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Old 11-23-2011, 08:41 PM   #51
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..... installed shocks, out of parts should have the rest of the air ride parts next week.

Dang..... remote reservior shocks @ that. You're 'investing' big-time on this one.
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Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive.
It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar.....

Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.
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Old 11-23-2011, 08:52 PM   #52
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Dude, your doing some awesome work!!
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Old 11-24-2011, 12:10 AM   #53
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I just hope it rides as good as it looks.

Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts....

The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity.

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Old 11-24-2011, 12:36 AM   #54
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10

Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's....
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Old 11-24-2011, 02:07 AM   #55
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Very nice

This is a build I'm definitely watching.....
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Old 11-24-2011, 12:30 PM   #56
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I just hope it rides as good as it looks.

Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts....

The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity.
Are you looking for something specific?
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Old 11-24-2011, 09:26 PM   #57
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No, maybe that's the problem. Not looking for classic more late model.

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Old 11-26-2011, 05:18 PM   #58
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I really like these (Boss 338), can get 8" front and 9.5" on rear.

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Old 11-30-2011, 11:37 PM   #59
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Axles are in, wheel studs in, differental buttoned up, panhard bar installed.


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Old 11-30-2011, 11:53 PM   #60
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This is offically a LS Swap build: LS3 Gen IV 6.2L (376cu in), aluminum block & heads, 430 hp @ 5,900rpm, 424 lb.-ft @4,600rpm, max rpm 6,600.

My oldest son and 5 of his friends were working on one of their trucks in the shop when I got home, after I uncrated this beauty there was a moment of silence


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Old 12-01-2011, 12:12 AM   #61
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Schwing!!!!
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Old 12-01-2011, 12:29 AM   #62
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Thanks, I hope so, I have four kids 3 are boys and the youngest is 10. I would hope this truck would make another 45 years for them.

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Old 12-01-2011, 12:30 AM   #63
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10

Thank you, please do I know i will be needing your advise more than you need mine.

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Old 12-02-2011, 12:23 AM   #64
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Wow your build is so clean looking.... awesome!
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Old 12-02-2011, 10:15 AM   #65
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This is going to be one bad ass build.
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Old 12-03-2011, 12:25 AM   #66
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looks like Chrismas came early this year .. thats a good choice in hp ..
the other build that im working on is an 1930 model a with ls3 with the 680el
it should fly i hope
Keep up the good work . it looks sweet so far
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Old 12-04-2011, 06:16 PM   #67
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Schwing!!!!
My feelings exactly

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Wow your build is so clean looking.... awesome!
Thanks, I've done the garage and messy shop build before, I'm digging this

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This is going to be one bad ass build.
I hope so, I'm really pleased so far

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looks like Chrismas came early this year .. thats a good choice in hp ..
the other build that im working on is an 1930 model a with ls3 with the 680el
it should fly i hope
Keep up the good work . it looks sweet so far
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Old 12-04-2011, 06:18 PM   #68
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10

Made some brackets for the Ride Height Sensors. Will cut tie-rod to length during final assembly.

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Old 12-04-2011, 06:21 PM   #69
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Weekend without parts so I worked on the engine lift me and my dad built 20+ years ago

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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride

Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested.
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Old 12-04-2011, 10:36 PM   #71
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Thank you sir, yes I stare at it a lot

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Old 12-05-2011, 12:35 PM   #72
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride

You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range....
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Old 12-05-2011, 01:15 PM   #73
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride

So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed??????

Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride

I've been watching your build, your shop has much better lighting and ventilation . I have already told my kids, there will be no selling of this truck. This build has been good therapy for my Mom she can't wait to take a ride in it.

As I get older I'm more interested in 30 to 75 than 0 to 60 I hope it will hook up for that???

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My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement.

Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways...
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