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msgross · 09-12-2008, 05:54 PM

very nice ride....

big_al_71 · 09-12-2008, 07:51 PM

I did not know if this would be the appropiate thread to share my latest addition but I have seen other guys sharing.

My third child was just born last friday also 9.5.08!!!

he weighted 7'1 and measure 20 inches!!!

I have a 19 year old son, 9 year old daughter and now the baby boy!!!

All with the same wife and this one totally unplanned, but what a blessing.....

This rebuild is going to be given to him by me once he is old enough. I have built my oldest son two vehicles including a single turbo supra and a 96 chevy 1500 swb...

msgross · 09-12-2008, 08:34 PM

congrats... big suprises come in little packages....

big_al_71 · 09-12-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

congrats... big suprises come in little packages....

I know!!!

he is controlling the house not even at a week old yet, he will be a week old tonight at 11:54pm

Deenice21 · 09-12-2008, 11:51 PM

Congrats on the baby!!!

oh and your friend might have a 82 shortbed in his shop soon (if you talk to him for me lol)

big_al_71 · 09-12-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Deenice21

Congrats on the baby!!!

oh and your friend might have a 82 shortbed in his shop soon (if you talk to him for me lol)

thank you!!!!!!
I will be happy to speak to him for you....

big_al_71 · 09-15-2008, 10:05 PM

I went to the body shop today and the truck has very little to go.
Well while I wait I started looking for my new wheels and have narrowed my search to foose nitrous 20x10 in the rear and 18x8 up front.

big_al_71 · 09-16-2008, 08:44 PM

I finished the motor last night and I got the truck back today, I have to mentally get ready to assemble this thing back up!!!
I am going to continue to post progress for my own diary....

c10crazy · 10-22-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I finished the motor last night and I got the truck back today, I have to mentally get ready to assemble this thing back up!!!
I am going to continue to post progress for my own diary....

Al that looks awesome! Where did you get those wire clips on the back of the heads?? Hows the fit of the headers?

MisterE72 · 09-17-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I went to the body shop today and the truck has very little to go.
Well while I wait I started looking for my new wheels and have narrowed my search to foose nitrous 20x10 in the rear and 18x8 up front.

Hi Big Al. Sorry to read you can't make it to the west coast truck shown in atwater, ca. "Mi casa es su casa" if you change your mind. Those wheels will look sweet on the truck. Although, the ones in the pic are the Foose Nitrous II if i'm not mistaken. The Nitrous is one piece and the Nitrous II are two piece. I like the Nitrous II because they don't have the hex heads all around the inside of the wheel. Its a cleaner looking wheel. The combo you want should give it a nice rake. Post pics when they are on the chevy. Have good one.

MisterE

big_al_71 · 09-17-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterE72

Hi Big Al. Sorry to read you can't make it to the west coast truck shown in atwater, ca. "Mi casa es su casa" if you change your mind. Those wheels will look sweet on the truck. Although, the ones in the pic are the Foose Nitrous II if i'm not mistaken. The Nitrous is one piece and the Nitrous II are two piece. I like the Nitrous II because they don't have the hex heads all around the inside of the wheel. Its a cleaner looking wheel. The combo you want should give it a nice rake. Post pics when they are on the chevy. Have good one.

MisterE

Hi Mister E
Make sure to take lots of picts I like to see inspirational bad ass trucks...I think I might of typed the wrong name they are the nitrous II, the same reason why I like this instead is because they dont have the hex heads all around.Man I wish I could take the weekend off and fly out to california to that truck show but with a newborn and business it is not the right time to do so, maybe next year I can plan ahead...I am planning on going to the turkey rod run in novemember here in Daytona Beach in a couple of months. The re assembling began last night one of my guys is doing the re wiring as we speak, wish me luck because I know there will be plenty of obstacles sort of speak.
Have a great one!!
Albert

Deenice21 · 09-16-2008, 11:02 PM

:drool:

**steelhorse** · 09-17-2008, 12:20 PM

What kind of heads are those?

big_al_71 · 09-17-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by steelhorse

What kind of heads are those?

They are aluminum heads 70cc straight angle plugs from edelbrock part number 60759.

msgross · 09-24-2008, 10:21 PM

what kind of mat did you put in there?

FYI, I got the carb, the center rod got bent in shipping but I think the rest of it is ok...

big_al_71 · 09-25-2008, 07:01 AM

Mike,
this is the mat I used
http://www.thermotec.com/product_detail.php?prd_id=16
I used two rolls of it, price was $45.00 a roll I bought it locally at the performance shop.

If you need another center rod I might have one in my tool box in the shop, let me know if you want it.

msgross · 09-25-2008, 07:04 AM

thanks...

big_al_71 · 09-25-2008, 10:29 PM

The interior is almost finished, maybe a few more hours and it will be ready.
the wiring under the dash is done, steering column, shifter cable, kickdown cable, steering wheel, a/c is all wired in, accelerator pedal and cable all in. I also picked up the brand new drive shaft and installed it as well. We made big progress today.Then we will move back to the engine bay which I have a few days of work in it. Just waiting for the big brown truck. Went by the body shop and saw my hood painted, they are waiting for me finish assemblimg the engine bay so they can finish painting the rest of the parts fenders, doors and bed. Enjoy!!

gcburdic · 09-26-2008, 07:55 AM

GREAT progress big al.....you must be so ready to get that thing rolling again!!!....Looks great...keep those pics coming!

thirdstreettito · 09-26-2008, 08:37 AM

Congrats on the kid! I was 11'4 and 26" long when I was born. They grow em small these days.

big_al_71 · 09-26-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

GREAT progress big al.....you must be so ready to get that thing rolling again!!!....Looks great...keep those pics coming!

Thank you!!!
I am very excited and I am getting very close to be driving this thing again...

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Congrats on the kid! I was 11'4 and 26" long when I was born. They grow em small these days.

Thank you!!!!

I was 10'2 and 21 inches long but I dont know what happened this time!!!

hehehehehe

"JT" the baby is already claiming the truck, my daughter claimed my harley and my oldest took my 96 chevy 1500...

big_al_71 · 09-26-2008, 11:29 AM

couple of more picts of the progress!!!

abadsvt · 09-26-2008, 11:37 AM

Sweet looking ride! I like that March pulley set. I have been looking at them too and after seing yours they look like they are top notch parts. How did everything fit? Nice job and love the motor!!

Josh

big_al_71 · 09-26-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by abadsvt

Sweet looking ride! I like that March pulley set. I have been looking at them too and after seing yours they look like they are top notch parts. How did everything fit? Nice job and love the motor!!

Josh

Josh
It fit like a glove, the only issue I had as far as the motor was the power steering pump I had to put some washers behind it. The pulley set is worth it 100%.....

Thank you!!
Albert

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-29-2008, 09:32 AM

Sweet looking truck man keep up the good work and congrats on the new one.

09-12-2008, 05:54 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild very nice ride.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-12-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I did not know if this would be the appropiate thread to share my latest addition but I have seen other guys sharing. My third child was just born last friday also 9.5.08!!! he weighted 7'1 and measure 20 inches!!! I have a 19 year old son, 9 year old daughter and now the baby boy!!! All with the same wife and this one totally unplanned, but what a blessing..... This rebuild is going to be given to him by me once he is old enough. I have built my oldest son two vehicles including a single turbo supra and a 96 chevy 1500 swb... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 10-11-2008 at 07:29 AM.

09-12-2008, 08:34 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild congrats... big suprises come in little packages.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-12-2008, 11:51 PM	#5
Deenice21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: miami Posts: 118	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Congrats on the baby!!! oh and your friend might have a 82 shortbed in his shop soon (if you talk to him for me lol) __________________ 1971 LWB C10 - 5.3/350 1970 SWB C10 - 5.3/4l60 or 6.2/4l80 not sure yet 1964 malibu ss - ls1/4l60 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382403

09-15-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I went to the body shop today and the truck has very little to go. Well while I wait I started looking for my new wheels and have narrowed my search to foose nitrous 20x10 in the rear and 18x8 up front. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-16-2008 at 08:45 PM.

09-16-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I finished the motor last night and I got the truck back today, I have to mentally get ready to assemble this thing back up!!! I am going to continue to post progress for my own diary.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-16-2008 at 10:22 PM.

09-16-2008, 11:02 PM	#12
Deenice21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: miami Posts: 118	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild :drool: __________________ 1971 LWB C10 - 5.3/350 1970 SWB C10 - 5.3/4l60 or 6.2/4l80 not sure yet 1964 malibu ss - ls1/4l60 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382403

09-17-2008, 12:20 PM	#13
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild What kind of heads are those?

09-24-2008, 10:21 PM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild what kind of mat did you put in there? FYI, I got the carb, the center rod got bent in shipping but I think the rest of it is ok... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-25-2008, 07:01 AM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Mike, this is the mat I used http://www.thermotec.com/product_detail.php?prd_id=16 I used two rolls of it, price was $45.00 a roll I bought it locally at the performance shop. If you need another center rod I might have one in my tool box in the shop, let me know if you want it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-25-2008, 07:04 AM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild thanks... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-25-2008, 10:29 PM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The interior is almost finished, maybe a few more hours and it will be ready. the wiring under the dash is done, steering column, shifter cable, kickdown cable, steering wheel, a/c is all wired in, accelerator pedal and cable all in. I also picked up the brand new drive shaft and installed it as well. We made big progress today.Then we will move back to the engine bay which I have a few days of work in it. Just waiting for the big brown truck. Went by the body shop and saw my hood painted, they are waiting for me finish assemblimg the engine bay so they can finish painting the rest of the parts fenders, doors and bed. Enjoy!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-26-2008, 07:55 AM	#19
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild GREAT progress big al.....you must be so ready to get that thing rolling again!!!....Looks great...keep those pics coming! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-26-2008, 08:37 AM	#20
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Congrats on the kid! I was 11'4 and 26" long when I was born. They grow em small these days. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-26-2008, 11:29 AM	#22
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild couple of more picts of the progress!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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09-26-2008, 11:37 AM	#23
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Sweet looking ride! I like that March pulley set. I have been looking at them too and after seing yours they look like they are top notch parts. How did everything fit? Nice job and love the motor!! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

09-29-2008, 09:32 AM	#25
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