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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-21-2016, 07:20 PM

Great work, your truck definitely looks super on my screen! I guess I didn't realize those marquez tail lights were just the lenses. I'd like to get some someday but there always seems to be more important stuff on the list. Haha Your exhaust looks great too!

knomadd · 04-06-2016, 10:21 AM

I did a walk around video with the LED lights operational. This is with the exhaust moved back. Still sounds good outside, and it's now bearable inside.

71 C10 walk-around Digi-Tails LEDs - YouTube

Link, just in case the above doesn't work.
https://youtu.be/rOcZ2rTj8rc

**RRR18** · 04-06-2016, 11:07 AM

Looks good sounds good

mcbassin · 04-06-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I did a walk around video with the LED lights operational. This is with the exhaust moved back. Still sounds good outside, and it's now bearable inside.

Very cool!

knomadd · 04-07-2016, 10:23 AM

Thanks guys, I'm happy with it so far. Still plenty to do though.

boostedc10 · 04-07-2016, 08:30 PM

looks good and sounds good!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-07-2016, 11:03 PM

I agree! Looks and sounds great! Are you going to get LED lights for the rest now?

rincones · 04-07-2016, 11:34 PM

Nice.
We're they easy to install

knomadd · 04-08-2016, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

looks good and sounds good!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I agree! Looks and sounds great! Are you going to get LED lights for the rest now?

Thanks! I'm not sure if I'm going to run LEDs for the rest or not. I was more concerned about making sure people behind me knew when I was stopping than anything else. With the old bulbs, they worked okay, but with all the new cars out there now blinding you with there brake lights, I thought it would be safer to make sure I had brighter lights too. I may leave the rest alone. At least for a while.

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Originally Posted by rincones

Nice.
We're they easy to install

Yeah, they weren't too bad. I did have to ignore the instructions after it told me to drill a hole too big for the screws they provided to mount the board to the housing. Thankfully I had an extra housing laying around to fix the problem. I think the wiring was probably the hardest part, and it wasn't that hard.

aboesec10 · 04-09-2016, 08:15 AM

oooohhhh, got them fancy taillights!!!!! lol

gringoloco · 04-10-2016, 11:20 AM

Great work on the truck! I couldn't find it in the thread, so I'll ask: With your CPP modulars, did you get a narrower track width than before? Have you measured the difference from your previous spindles?

knomadd · 04-11-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aboesec10

oooohhhh, got them fancy taillights!!!!! lol

And a fancy brake kit, but they are the spendy kind...

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Great work on the truck! I couldn't find it in the thread, so I'll ask: With your CPP modulars, did you get a narrower track width than before? Have you measured the difference from your previous spindles?

3/4" is what I've heard before, which may be true, but I'm not sure exactly. I didn't take an actual measurement before switching the spindles out, but I did notice about 1/2" per side. My scientific method was the tire marks left on the wheel wells from before to after

I also took a rough measurement from ball joint to end of spindle.

aboesec10 · 04-11-2016, 08:25 PM

lollololololol
damn spendy kind of brakes....

SKT · 04-27-2016, 08:59 PM

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Just found this thread - awesome job w/ it, truck looks great!

Any recent updates?

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knomadd · 05-03-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SKT

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Just found this thread - awesome job w/ it, truck looks great!

Any recent updates?

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Thanks for checking out my build. I haven't done anything lately. Been taking care of the "Honey do" list around the house. And I'm getting over a cold, so my energy has been lacking.

However, I did order some JBA "shorty" headers (what I've read and been told are actually mid-length) to replace the leaky bastard block huggers I have on there now. Need to get a few more things together so I can get them installed.

I still have a bunch of small items that I need to get installed too, so I don't have a lack of things to do, just not much time.

knomadd · 06-23-2016, 10:04 AM

Huh, been a while since I've posted in my own thread. I've been driving the truck to work a lot more lately, so not much to report.

But, I've been checking ebay (like I do often) and I've been watching for several things. It's just out of curiosity and looking for a good deal really, but all this "window shopping" has given me an itch that I'm getting really anxious to scratch... I'm going to start researching parts and things needed to swap in an LS engine and trans. I have a car to pay off first, but it's looking like that will be done around the new year, if a few things work out right.

I'll be looking for a good low mileage 6.0 or 6.2 with a 6L80E (or similar), but I'd consider a 5.3 or even a 4L80E or 4L60E if the price and mileage are low enough. My wish list is huge, but my budget is not, so I'll have to figure out the best way to go about it.

rincones · 06-23-2016, 11:30 AM

Looking forward to seeing progress pics when it does happen.

**GAc10boy** · 06-23-2016, 01:26 PM

Truck's coming along nicely. You've made some killer improvements.

rincones · 07-17-2016, 06:51 PM

Sorry for leaving unexpected. Made it home and fixed the leaking connection
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gringoloco · 07-17-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I'm going to start researching parts and things needed to swap in an LS engine and trans.

Good plan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rincones

Sorry for leaving unexpected. Made it home and fixed the leaking connection

Great pic!

knomadd · 07-18-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rincones

[COLOR="black"]Sorry for leaving unexpected. Made it home and fixed the leaking connection

No problem. Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for dropping by.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Good plan!

Thanks!

So I've almost made my decision on a 2016 6.0L (L96) and 6 speed from an express van. Found it at a wrecking yard. Van was damaged in shipping so it's practically brand new.

I know I have a few things that need to be changed, like dip sticks, fill tubes and oil pan. Looking into a cam swap and possibly doing an LS3 intake, but I'm hearing the accessories won't work. Still checking a few things for what I can do, like keeping the VVT and Flex Fuel ability. Not sure about Flex Fuel as we don't have many E85 stations in my area, but the ability to use it if needed is cool. Just don't know exactly what it will take yet.

I have ordered Dakota Digital VHX gauges already.

knomadd · 07-20-2016, 09:49 PM

Time to start a new chapter in this thread...

61 actual miles!!!

Pulled from a 2016 Chevy Express 3500 Passenger Van. Its roof was damaged during transport and is apparently more to fix it than part it out.

Plans are to add headers and stuff it in, get it tuned and go. Might do a cam swap, but I want to keep the VVT (doesn't have DOD or AFM, so good there) so I'm a little limited right now, but still researching it.

I've already ordered Dakota Digital VHX gauges and an in-tank retrofit fuel pump from Tanks Inc.

**RRR18** · 07-20-2016, 10:13 PM

Oooooooh

SKT · 07-20-2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Time to start a new chapter in this thread...

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rincones · 07-21-2016, 01:49 AM

I will be ready to see the progress in person

03-21-2016, 07:20 PM	#576
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Great work, your truck definitely looks super on my screen! I guess I didn't realize those marquez tail lights were just the lenses. I'd like to get some someday but there always seems to be more important stuff on the list. Haha Your exhaust looks great too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-06-2016, 11:07 AM	#578
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Looks good sounds good __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

04-07-2016, 10:23 AM	#580
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Thanks guys, I'm happy with it so far. Still plenty to do though. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

04-07-2016, 08:30 PM	#581
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 looks good and sounds good! __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

04-07-2016, 11:03 PM	#582
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 I agree! Looks and sounds great! Are you going to get LED lights for the rest now? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-07-2016, 11:34 PM	#583
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Nice. We're they easy to install __________________ Rincon

04-09-2016, 08:15 AM	#585
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04-10-2016, 11:20 AM	#586
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Great work on the truck! I couldn't find it in the thread, so I'll ask: With your CPP modulars, did you get a narrower track width than before? Have you measured the difference from your previous spindles? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-11-2016, 08:25 PM	#588
aboesec10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 501	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 lollololololol damn spendy kind of brakes.... __________________ c10clubtexas

04-27-2016, 08:59 PM	#589
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,435	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 . . Just found this thread - awesome job w/ it, truck looks great! Any recent updates? . .

06-23-2016, 10:04 AM	#591
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Huh, been a while since I've posted in my own thread. I've been driving the truck to work a lot more lately, so not much to report. But, I've been checking ebay (like I do often) and I've been watching for several things. It's just out of curiosity and looking for a good deal really, but all this "window shopping" has given me an itch that I'm getting really anxious to scratch... I'm going to start researching parts and things needed to swap in an LS engine and trans. I have a car to pay off first, but it's looking like that will be done around the new year, if a few things work out right. I'll be looking for a good low mileage 6.0 or 6.2 with a 6L80E (or similar), but I'd consider a 5.3 or even a 4L80E or 4L60E if the price and mileage are low enough. My wish list is huge, but my budget is not, so I'll have to figure out the best way to go about it. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

06-23-2016, 11:30 AM	#592
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Looking forward to seeing progress pics when it does happen. __________________ Rincon

06-23-2016, 01:26 PM	#593
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Truck's coming along nicely. You've made some killer improvements. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

07-17-2016, 06:51 PM	#594
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Sorry for leaving unexpected. Made it home and fixed the leaking connection [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Rincon

07-20-2016, 09:49 PM	#597
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Time to start a new chapter in this thread... 61 actual miles!!! Pulled from a 2016 Chevy Express 3500 Passenger Van. Its roof was damaged during transport and is apparently more to fix it than part it out. Plans are to add headers and stuff it in, get it tuned and go. Might do a cam swap, but I want to keep the VVT (doesn't have DOD or AFM, so good there) so I'm a little limited right now, but still researching it. I've already ordered Dakota Digital VHX gauges and an in-tank retrofit fuel pump from Tanks Inc. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby) Last edited by knomadd; 07-14-2017 at 09:56 AM.



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07-20-2016, 10:13 PM	#598
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 Oooooooh __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-21-2016, 01:49 AM	#600
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10 I will be ready to see the progress in person __________________ Rincon

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