1977 Chevy C10 known as SharkBite

[77ChevySharkBite]

I keep leaving info out sorry man

Yes I would preferably like to rebuild using the stock parts.

[knomadd]

No problem. I'm just trying to figure out how bare of a block you're looking for. Or how complete... I think I've got it now. If I find anything, I'll still look at complete engines and let you decide if you want to use any of it.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Thanks man! I really really appreciate it!

[chevybuilder18]

I hope this engine thing works out for you.. the one i have is a question of money. thought id have it driving already but i guess i was to sure of my self. money is on the short side but ill have the truck running down the street before winter..

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

I hope this engine thing works out for you.. the one i have is a question of money. thought id have it driving already but i guess i was to sure of my self. money is on the short side but ill have the truck running down the street before winter..

Nice man!! Yeah when it comes to an engine it's quite the money taker from what I've seen. Hope to see it tear up the streets man!

[chevybuilder18]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Nice man!! Yeah when it comes to an engine it's quite the money taker from what I've seen. Hope to see it tear up the streets man!

First things first when i get her running stead imma roast em and smoke em on video... lol

[Sodell]

It's hot down in Texas, no progress....lol

[77ChevySharkBite]

Hell yes it's hot!! I think if it was cooler I'd work on it but hot weather makes it not exactly wanting to do so.

I know I told you guys I got a new bezel and well been lazy and haven't posted it but here's the new gauge bezel that will find it's home in the truck here's the picture.


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[knomadd]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Hell yes it's hot!! I think if it was cooler I'd work on it but hot weather makes it not exactly wanting to do so.

I know how you feel. I'm definitely in the same frame of mind. Although I did work on some other stuff this evening and about died.

[Sodell]

I built a shed in the backyard this weekend, it was in the 90's and high humidity..it sucked but I got her done....
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by knomadd

I know how you feel. I'm definitely in the same frame of mind. Although I did work on some other stuff this evening and about died.

Yep I definitely here you there man. It's a love hate relationship with our weather.

I hate the fact that lately it's been 85-90 at 8pm and it's still waaay to hot! I've put 2 fans in my garage and worked on my truck still didn't help
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Sodell

I built a shed in the backyard this weekend, it was in the 90's and high humidity..it sucked but I got her done....
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Sharp look shed man!! Yeah it would of lasted a solid 10 minutes then quits!
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[Sodell]

Lots of water and ice....lol. Now I can store my engine lift, table saw ect...my garage will have nothing but some tools a freezer and a couple of vehicles.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Sweet bro!! I'm lucky my parents didn't fight the idea of letting me have the garage otherwise I probably would be doing the same thing as you man.
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[Sodell]

My two boys are married....and my daughter could care less about the garage, lol

[77ChevySharkBite]

Lol well there you go no fighting over it haha
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[chevybuilder18]

nice looking bezel panel.. wish i had a new one..

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

nice looking bezel panel.. wish i had a new one..

Thanks man!

Don't lose hope there out there just got to search and be patient. I had been looking for a new one for about a month now.

[chevybuilder18]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Thanks man!

Don't lose hope there out there just got to search and be patient. I had been looking for a new one for about a month now.

Dang!! i have a parts catalog for the trucks we have from classic industries. maybe go to there web site get a free book. may take a week to get to you or even 3 weeks. thats how long it took for me. but they got all new pieces and stuff

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

Dang!! i have a parts catalog for the trucks we have from classic industries. maybe go to there web site get a free book. may take a week to get to you or even 3 weeks. thats how long it took for me. but they got all new pieces and stuff

Yeah, well trust me I have all of them. LMC, Brother's, Classic Industries, Summit, Jegs. I got plenty of magazines, I just really am trying to get OEM stuff doesn't have to be NOS but OEM. I bought a battery tray from LMC worked and fit fine too, I was surprised because a lot of people had complaints about there products.

[knomadd]

A lot of the aftermarket pieces from any company will give you fits if you're trying to make them fit perfectly, which is why some people complain about them. It's not just LMC people complain about. And it's all in the type of part you're replacing and what you expect out of that part. The biggest complaint I've seen is typically on sheet metal parts. Like fenders, doors, cab corners, bedsides, etc. And a lot of those people complain about fitment that is beyond the expectation of a vehicle being built at the factory (tighter gaps and such). Some complaints are legit though. I've seen some messed up cab corners. Wish I remembered who made them so I'd stay away from that company, but I've since forgot. I haven't seen too many complaints on interior plastic pieces, but I haven't really been looking either.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by knomadd

A lot of the aftermarket pieces from any company will give you fits if you're trying to make them fit perfectly, which is why some people complain about them. It's not just LMC people complain about. And it's all in the type of part you're replacing and what you expect out of that part. The biggest complaint I've seen is typically on sheet metal parts. Like fenders, doors, cab corners, bedsides, etc. And a lot of those people complain about fitment that is beyond the expectation of a vehicle being built at the factory (tighter gaps and such). Some complaints are legit though. I've seen some messed up cab corners. Wish I remembered who made them so I'd stay away from that company, but I've since forgot. I haven't seen too many complaints on interior plastic pieces, but I haven't really been looking either.

I agree man, those are most the complaints I've heard to. I've heard about the carpet but yeah I agree the parts will fit. Thankfully I haven't had to replace a bunch just yet but I do know that the biggest complaint typically has been with the sheet metal. Not much on the interior plastics but we shall see when the time comes. luckily since my truck has been a Texas truck there's not a lot of rust that needs to be repaired but there are some things that need to be redone.

[Sodell]

I have a complete 5.7 you can have for $150 if you wan to come up to Arkansas and get it..lol

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Sodell

I have a complete 5.7 you can have for $150 if you wan to come up to Arkansas and get it..lol

Haha I might take you up on that offer! Heck it would be worth the drive might waste decent amount of gas, but it would be worth it!!
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Well here goes nothing I'm about to take a bit of a risk and pray that this guy isn't hustling me and if he is oh well don't think you can beat a deal for a 350/th350 combo complete for $100 huh? Only issue is when the guy pulled it didn't know if it ran so might have a little work cut out for me. Anyway guy says its out of a 1969 c10 swapped a 6.0 in it, and so running condition. here's pictures for you guys