Project Platinum C10 - Page 26 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GAc10boy** · 12-19-2014, 04:45 PM

Just read the entire build. Very thoughtful build that turned out amazingly! Killer truck. Love the subtle, personal touches.

Claytona08 · 08-29-2015, 04:50 PM

Hey guys, hadn't posted here in a long time.

My inline 6 finally decided to crap out on me so I took a 350 that I purchased from SeTx67 here on the forum and dropped it in. I hadn't got a chance to finish it up as I got real busy at work and hadn't had the time to button it up. Hoping to have it done here in a few weeks if I could get a day off!! When I purchased the engine I bought the 700R4 transmission also but decided to stick with the manual 4 speed that is original with the truck. I like driving the 4 speed. Not planning nothing special under the hood except what you see for now. Just gonna do some dual exhaust out the back and drive the heck out of it. I have another project that I am ready to start on so I can't dump to much more money into this one.

68Timber · 08-29-2015, 05:06 PM

I'm not sure which I'm diggin more - the V8 swap or Lumberton Funeral Home's sale on a traditional service complete w/20 gauge non-gasketed steel casket.

Claytona08 · 08-29-2015, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

I'm not sure which I'm diggin more - the V8 swap or Lumberton Funeral Home's sale on a traditional service complete w/20 gauge non-gasketed steel casket.

Bwahaha

Man that is a hilarious post! I had to spray a little paint and needed that news paper!!

Malo83 · 08-29-2015, 05:44 PM

Comics on the cowl

UKNOWME · 08-29-2015, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

I'm not sure which I'm diggin more - the V8 swap or Lumberton Funeral Home's sale on a traditional service complete w/20 gauge non-gasketed steel casket.

Man, that's a good deal!

Claytona08 · 08-31-2015, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malo83

Comics on the cowl

I needed the comics to keep me entertained when I needed a break!!

Claytona08 · 09-05-2015, 02:04 AM

Short video of the engine running. Still need to add exhaust so this is straight headers with about a foot of pipe and no mufflers. Planning turn downs by the axles.

https://youtu.be/epihkyJghZk

Claytona08 · 10-23-2017, 04:57 PM

Hey guys, it's been awhile since I last posted here. The 350 I swapped over a while back decided to tank out so now I've decided to go with a 5.3L LS swap. I was able to find a wrecked 2007 Silverado and was able to get the engine, transmission, harness, computer, etc.. for my swap. I won't be doing the work myself so I'm getting a buddy of mine to do it for me. He does great work though so I'm excited to see the end product.

The plan: Shave the firewall, paint the firewall, paint the frame rails, install the LS engine, install vintage air and fix the wobbly steering column. I'll update some pics as it goes along.

Claytona08 · 10-23-2017, 05:07 PM

Donor vehicle and parts, I've decided to keep the engine stock except the addition of headers. I have a special touch that I plan to add using that valve cover though so stay tuned.

Claytona08 · 10-23-2017, 05:10 PM

The front end has been removed and the engine is out. The frame rails are being cleaned and getting ready for paint. Tejas Steelworks engine mounts are here as well.

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2017, 09:37 AM

Nice truck getting much nicer. I see its at Al Harveys Hack Shack getting the firewall shaved.

Claytona08 · 10-25-2017, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nice truck getting much nicer. I see its at Al Harveys Hack Shack getting the firewall shaved.

That's correct Ken, he will be doing all the work on it for me (Firewall, frame, vintage air and LS swap). Here's a couple of pics for an update. Shaving the firewall and welded in the studs for the vintage air so you won't see the bolt heads on the firewall!!

UKNOWME · 10-25-2017, 11:43 AM

And now we see that valve cover! That looks nice!

jmag86 · 10-25-2017, 11:55 PM

Looking very good!

Claytona08 · 10-26-2017, 08:03 AM

Thanks guys, I did the same thing to my Chevelle project so I thought I'd do the truck firewall to match!!

LT7A · 10-30-2017, 12:50 PM

A lot of nice work on your truck. Looks great and will be quick with the new drivetrain. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Claytona08 · 10-30-2017, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT7A

A lot of nice work on your truck. Looks great and will be quick with the new drivetrain. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Thanks man. Here is an update I received over the weekend. The firewall should be getting paint and clear in the next couple of days. Harvey's Hack Shack out of Dayton TX, is doing a great job!

Claytona08 · 10-31-2017, 10:52 AM

Update for the day.

Base coat and clear coat done on the firewall.

Claytona08 · 10-31-2017, 01:58 PM

2007 5.3

aggie91 · 10-31-2017, 02:50 PM

Very Nice!

Claytona08 · 10-31-2017, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

Very Nice!

Thanks Karl

Claytona08 · 11-01-2017, 09:14 AM

Engine is set in the truck and the trans cross member will begin fabrication today. Modern Vintage harness is in the process of building me a plug and play harness that should be completed in a week or two. The driveshaft will be measured and built soon. Updates to come!!

**N2TRUX** · 11-01-2017, 09:35 AM

This is going to be a big level up to an already nice truck.

Claytona08 · 11-01-2017, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

This is going to be a big level up to an already nice truck.

Thanks Ken, Al has been doing an amazing job on the truck. I'm excited and ready to take it out cruising!!

I hear you are thinking of doing a few minor touches to your black truck. What's the plans on it?

12-19-2014, 04:45 PM	#626
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Project Platinum C10 Just read the entire build. Very thoughtful build that turned out amazingly! Killer truck. Love the subtle, personal touches. __________________ - 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

08-29-2015, 04:50 PM	#627
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Hey guys, hadn't posted here in a long time. My inline 6 finally decided to crap out on me so I took a 350 that I purchased from SeTx67 here on the forum and dropped it in. I hadn't got a chance to finish it up as I got real busy at work and hadn't had the time to button it up. Hoping to have it done here in a few weeks if I could get a day off!! When I purchased the engine I bought the 700R4 transmission also but decided to stick with the manual 4 speed that is original with the truck. I like driving the 4 speed. Not planning nothing special under the hood except what you see for now. Just gonna do some dual exhaust out the back and drive the heck out of it. I have another project that I am ready to start on so I can't dump to much more money into this one. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

08-29-2015, 05:06 PM	#628
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Platinum C10 I'm not sure which I'm diggin more - the V8 swap or Lumberton Funeral Home's sale on a traditional service complete w/20 gauge non-gasketed steel casket. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

08-29-2015, 05:44 PM	#630
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Project Platinum C10 Comics on the cowl

09-05-2015, 02:04 AM	#633
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Short video of the engine running. Still need to add exhaust so this is straight headers with about a foot of pipe and no mufflers. Planning turn downs by the axles. https://youtu.be/epihkyJghZk __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

10-23-2017, 04:57 PM	#634
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Hey guys, it's been awhile since I last posted here. The 350 I swapped over a while back decided to tank out so now I've decided to go with a 5.3L LS swap. I was able to find a wrecked 2007 Silverado and was able to get the engine, transmission, harness, computer, etc.. for my swap. I won't be doing the work myself so I'm getting a buddy of mine to do it for me. He does great work though so I'm excited to see the end product. The plan: Shave the firewall, paint the firewall, paint the frame rails, install the LS engine, install vintage air and fix the wobbly steering column. I'll update some pics as it goes along. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

10-23-2017, 05:07 PM	#635
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Donor vehicle and parts, I've decided to keep the engine stock except the addition of headers. I have a special touch that I plan to add using that valve cover though so stay tuned. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

10-23-2017, 05:10 PM	#636
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 The front end has been removed and the engine is out. The frame rails are being cleaned and getting ready for paint. Tejas Steelworks engine mounts are here as well. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

10-25-2017, 09:37 AM	#637
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Project Platinum C10 Nice truck getting much nicer. I see its at Al Harveys Hack Shack getting the firewall shaved. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-25-2017, 11:43 AM	#639
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Project Platinum C10 And now we see that valve cover! That looks nice! __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

10-25-2017, 11:55 PM	#640
jmag86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 136	Re: Project Platinum C10 Looking very good!

10-26-2017, 08:03 AM	#641
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Thanks guys, I did the same thing to my Chevelle project so I thought I'd do the truck firewall to match!! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

10-30-2017, 12:50 PM	#642
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: Project Platinum C10 A lot of nice work on your truck. Looks great and will be quick with the new drivetrain. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

10-31-2017, 10:52 AM	#644
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Update for the day. Base coat and clear coat done on the firewall. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

10-31-2017, 01:58 PM	#645
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 2007 5.3 Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"



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10-31-2017, 02:50 PM	#646
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project Platinum C10 Very Nice! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-01-2017, 09:14 AM	#648
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Engine is set in the truck and the trans cross member will begin fabrication today. Modern Vintage harness is in the process of building me a plug and play harness that should be completed in a week or two. The driveshaft will be measured and built soon. Updates to come!! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

11-01-2017, 09:35 AM	#649
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Project Platinum C10 This is going to be a big level up to an already nice truck. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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