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chapster · 09-07-2009, 10:15 PM

What size are those tires

SCIV · 09-08-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chapster

What size are those tires

31 X 16 X 15 MT SR Sportsman radials

They were are as wide as possible to fit without ditching the stock frame rails, and still tuck without trimming fenders.

noonzor · 09-16-2009, 01:13 AM

very nice build, incredible welds!!

SCIV · 09-16-2009, 08:59 AM

Thank you!

Scoti - Thanks for the bumper pics. I think that will wait until I do a real resto on it. For now, I am going to rock the PRO FARM look!

Side note, for whatever reason, my oil pan wouldn't clear the front cross member. Even after swapping to a F-body pan, it still touched (I used ECE LS1 towers & mounts). SO...had to pull it out and move it back about 1.5". No big deal since there was plenty of room. Now to install the tranny, and measure up for the driveshaft.

Thanks for the comments guys.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-16-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SCIV

Thank you!

Scoti - Thanks for the bumper pics. I think that will wait until I do a real resto on it. For now, I am going to rock the PRO FARM look!

Side note, for whatever reason, my oil pan wouldn't clear the front cross member. Even after swapping to a F-body pan, it still touched (I used ECE LS1 towers & mounts). SO...had to pull it out and move it back about 1.5". No big deal since there was plenty of room. Now to install the tranny, and measure up for the driveshaft.

Thanks for the comments guys.

The truck is looking great. The Cadillac CTsV pan works great with the ECE motor mounts. If you look at my suburban build page, it shows a lot of pictures. If you have an particular questions, let me know.

sourkraut · 09-17-2009, 09:46 PM

very nice 4 link set up, did you fab that or was it kit? if a kit who sales it? love the meats out back

nuke1 · 09-18-2009, 03:48 AM

that suspension looks amazing, nice dimes on the wwelding, and as for the tirees, not quite wide enough

great job so far, now get out there and get her running.

SCIV · 09-18-2009, 11:43 AM

Thanks again everyone.

Sour - the 4-link is 100% fabbed.

I agree the tires aren't as wide as I would have wanted, but I didn't want to cut the frame. Hindsight...well, we all know what that looks like.

sourkraut · 09-18-2009, 12:57 PM

very nice work and engineering! welds look great!

SCIV · 01-08-2010, 07:09 PM

Well, how about an update???

Brown Santa came to see me this week:

Also got 80lb injectors, custom spec'd turbo grind cam & misc other stuff too. I also got away from twin turbos, and will use this larger single. It will be a front mount.

Pulled the motor, honed .005 over and went with Eagle rods and Weisco pistons. Worked the 317s over, fulled ported & polished with Patriot Dual Golds. Ported Vic Jr, the Vic elbow and the TB too. Caddy lifters & SFI rated balancer too.

Man I am getting stoked about this thing again!

ripdog28 · 01-09-2010, 05:52 PM

Need more progress man, been a while. the turb will get you moving.

Sinister · 01-09-2010, 07:35 PM

Totally sick build. Subscribed.

SCIV · 01-10-2010, 08:30 PM

Thanks guys. Yes it has been too long, but I have a 7 month old son, so that has been slowing things down a bit.

SCIV · 03-22-2010, 03:25 PM

Well, got some time off, and made some progress:

Built motor is in. Pulled the old fuel system and upgraded for the new power levels. 10AN lines to supply the fuel rails and new 80lb injectors. Intake is on and throttle body is hooked up. Radiator mount is done & installed. Changed the front drop from 4.5" to 5.5" and installed new drop shocks.

Almost forgot...

Ben IV · 03-22-2010, 03:54 PM

Love the look, gonna be one hell of a sleeper. What year are those impala fans? they fit pretty good.

SCIV · 03-22-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

Love the look, gonna be one hell of a sleeper. What year are those impala fans? they fit pretty good.

Late 90's I think. Turns out they won't work with my new radiator, but they fit well on the stocker. I ordered new fans already, so I will probably sell those.

sourkraut · 03-22-2010, 10:10 PM

that is looking super mean! wait till one of those little punks with a coffee can on their car pulls up to the light with you!! sssshhhhh, see ya!

nuke1 · 03-23-2010, 02:20 PM

Holy sheeeeet , that is huge!!!!!

**wancosc356** · 03-23-2010, 02:25 PM

Wow! Awesome truck you are building! And great welds too!

noonzor · 05-22-2010, 01:06 PM

havent checked back in a while, thats one big turbo!! slick work man!

caviness · 05-24-2010, 10:06 PM

need updates.

SCIV · 05-25-2010, 09:50 AM

OK, here goes nothing (literally)...

Found some issues with the motor, and had to pull it back out. Kinda a kick in the balls.

In the meantime, I decided to ditch the flipped factory manifolds and we are going build a set of turbo headers for it. Just need the motor back so we can stab it back in and resume fabrication.

Like I said, nothing worth while going on!

gixxerpymp · 05-25-2010, 04:56 PM

So sick.

noonzor · 05-25-2010, 05:41 PM

dont suppose u feel like sharing the motor problems? what happened?

SCIV · 05-27-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by noonzor

dont suppose u feel like sharing the motor problems? what happened?

main & rod bearing clearances were way too tight for the HP I am shooting for. Good thing I didn't run it & beat on it, it would have ended with a ventilated block.

09-07-2009, 10:15 PM	#51
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap What size are those tires

09-16-2009, 01:13 AM	#53
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap very nice build, incredible welds!! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

09-16-2009, 08:59 AM	#54
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Thank you! Scoti - Thanks for the bumper pics. I think that will wait until I do a real resto on it. For now, I am going to rock the PRO FARM look! Side note, for whatever reason, my oil pan wouldn't clear the front cross member. Even after swapping to a F-body pan, it still touched (I used ECE LS1 towers & mounts). SO...had to pull it out and move it back about 1.5". No big deal since there was plenty of room. Now to install the tranny, and measure up for the driveshaft. Thanks for the comments guys. __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

09-17-2009, 09:46 PM	#56
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap very nice 4 link set up, did you fab that or was it kit? if a kit who sales it? love the meats out back __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

09-18-2009, 03:48 AM	#57
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap that suspension looks amazing, nice dimes on the wwelding, and as for the tirees, not quite wide enough great job so far, now get out there and get her running. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-18-2009, 11:43 AM	#58
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Thanks again everyone. Sour - the 4-link is 100% fabbed. I agree the tires aren't as wide as I would have wanted, but I didn't want to cut the frame. Hindsight...well, we all know what that looks like. __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

09-18-2009, 12:57 PM	#59
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap very nice work and engineering! welds look great! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

01-08-2010, 07:09 PM	#60
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Well, how about an update??? Brown Santa came to see me this week: Also got 80lb injectors, custom spec'd turbo grind cam & misc other stuff too. I also got away from twin turbos, and will use this larger single. It will be a front mount. Pulled the motor, honed .005 over and went with Eagle rods and Weisco pistons. Worked the 317s over, fulled ported & polished with Patriot Dual Golds. Ported Vic Jr, the Vic elbow and the TB too. Caddy lifters & SFI rated balancer too. Man I am getting stoked about this thing again! __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

01-09-2010, 05:52 PM	#61
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Need more progress man, been a while. the turb will get you moving. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

01-09-2010, 07:35 PM	#62
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Totally sick build. Subscribed. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-10-2010, 08:30 PM	#63
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Thanks guys. Yes it has been too long, but I have a 7 month old son, so that has been slowing things down a bit. __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

03-22-2010, 03:25 PM	#64
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Well, got some time off, and made some progress: Built motor is in. Pulled the old fuel system and upgraded for the new power levels. 10AN lines to supply the fuel rails and new 80lb injectors. Intake is on and throttle body is hooked up. Radiator mount is done & installed. Changed the front drop from 4.5" to 5.5" and installed new drop shocks. Almost forgot... __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

03-22-2010, 03:54 PM	#65
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Love the look, gonna be one hell of a sleeper. What year are those impala fans? they fit pretty good. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck Last edited by Ben IV; 03-22-2010 at 03:54 PM.

03-22-2010, 10:10 PM	#67
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap that is looking super mean! wait till one of those little punks with a coffee can on their car pulls up to the light with you!! sssshhhhh, see ya! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

03-23-2010, 02:20 PM	#68
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Holy sheeeeet , that is huge!!!!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587



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03-23-2010, 02:25 PM	#69
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap Wow! Awesome truck you are building! And great welds too! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

05-22-2010, 01:06 PM	#70
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap havent checked back in a while, thats one big turbo!! slick work man! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

05-24-2010, 10:06 PM	#71
caviness Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liberty,NC Posts: 38	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap need updates.

05-25-2010, 09:50 AM	#72
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap OK, here goes nothing (literally)... Found some issues with the motor, and had to pull it back out. Kinda a kick in the balls. In the meantime, I decided to ditch the flipped factory manifolds and we are going build a set of turbo headers for it. Just need the motor back so we can stab it back in and resume fabrication. Like I said, nothing worth while going on! __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link Last edited by SCIV; 05-25-2010 at 09:52 AM.

05-25-2010, 04:56 PM	#73
gixxerpymp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 258	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap So sick.

05-25-2010, 05:41 PM	#74
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: '68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap dont suppose u feel like sharing the motor problems? what happened? __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

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