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TA_C10 · 03-22-2020, 11:34 AM

Ouch homie, sideswiped. I bet ol uncle Loyd was shakin his head like "I can't win...". I feel like I saw a pic of your cab fixed in that area, so I'm going to be very patient and wait for the outcome

That bedside tacked up looks straight brotha

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cornerstone · 03-22-2020, 06:31 PM

After I realized it was going to be necessary to cut out my floor to make room for the bigger transmission now poking through, I bought a new aftermarket high hump cover. I laid it on the floorboard and marked the outer line and holes to drill, then trimmed the excess away. I bought one of these nutsert tools so I could bolt it down. This thing is very handy...

cornerstone · 03-22-2020, 07:03 PM

Sorry for so much of this being out of order. The farther I get into this I keep finding stuff I overlooked and should have showed earlier... O well. Back after I finalized where the exhaust pipes would be routed I wanted to add some V band clamps and proper hangers to the system.

cornerstone · 03-22-2020, 07:21 PM

I had mentioned before the need to add a power steering pump to the motor. Over the past couple of years I have watched more and more companies bring parts to the aftermarket for the GenV LT. During that time I was trying to look at all of the options, and even considered going with an electric system like what is used on the Saturn Vue. I landed on the kit from Kwik Performance, mainly because I was very comfortable talking with Wayne, one of the owners, and felt like the guy would be there to help me when (not if) I had questions. Plus, I would rather support smaller businesses than large conglomerates. Turns out it looks to be a quality kit, and the help was there when I needed it.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 03-22-2020, 07:37 PM

Looking good man!

cornerstone · 03-22-2020, 07:42 PM

More backtracking pics...

cornerstone · 03-22-2020, 09:13 PM

Cleaning up the firewall.

cornerstone · 03-22-2020, 09:58 PM

A few more shots of the progress. I bet it took 15 small coats of filler to get it this flat, and it’ll take another 5 before it’s ready for high build. The last pic the primer was still wet.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 03-22-2020, 10:04 PM

I need to get my cowl back on so that I can close in the wire gutter. It looks so damn good! lol

**sfont66** · 03-22-2020, 10:23 PM

Nice work! Don’t mind the back tracking at all. Pics tell the story,lots of time and effort invested, keep it coming!

cornerstone · 03-22-2020, 11:21 PM

I usually keep my eyes out for C10 deals on Craigslist just in case. On a Sunday night I checked and found a complete short bed for $900. about 50 miles away. Since it was late I just sent an email, saying I wanted to buy it and I’d call him in the morning at 9. When I called him at 9 I was already near his house with money in hand. I figured it’d be an easy resell if I end up not using it. It didn’t hurt that it was the colors that I hope to paint my truck....

The oak tree in the front of my garage is the easiest way to drop the cab back on the chassis.... plus it makes a cool picture!

TA_C10 · 03-23-2020, 12:32 AM

Looking awesome dude. Stance is real nice.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 03-23-2020, 01:01 AM

Awesome! That's funny, I want that colour scheme too!

cornerstone · 03-23-2020, 01:40 AM

Thanks guys, I'm pretty sure in all of these pics the truck is aired out. Meaning it won't ride at that height. I like it where it's at also which means I probably should raise the bed floor a few inches like gringoloco did in the rear, and cut pockets in the lower control arms up front. On the other hand, I'd really like to drive this thing instead of wrench on it for ever.

notsolo · 03-23-2020, 07:35 AM

Looking good, you just saved 2 weeks or more getting the bed, smokin hot deal too....Nice shoe horn fit with the motor and trans...Don't forget your your 3 point seat belts.

**MDPotter** · 03-23-2020, 09:13 AM

$900 for a complete shortbed in that shape is a steal. Is it OEM or repro steel?

Either way, great find and great stance.

cornerstone · 03-23-2020, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Looking good, you just saved 2 weeks or more getting the bed, smokin hot deal too....Nice shoe horn fit with the motor and trans...Don't forget your your 3 point seat belts.

Thank you! That’s what I thought. Yes, 3 point belts to come. I remember seeing a board member who’s sold sets of belts. Any recommendations?

cornerstone · 03-23-2020, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDPotter

$900 for a complete shortbed in that shape is a steal. Is it OEM or repro steel?

Either way, great find and great stance.

Thanks man. It’s OEM steel, but not a true needle in the haystack... It was once a longbed. The handle on the gate has been removed and the latch system is gone. The gate is held close by a hinge and pin. It works but I’d rather have it factory.

notsolo · 03-25-2020, 06:44 AM

I reused 30 yr old seat belts from a 90's pick up, I have also changed out the bench seat. Went with a pair of seats from a 93 Caprice.

**MDPotter** · 03-25-2020, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Thanks man. It’s OEM steel, but not a true needle in the haystack... It was once a longbed. The handle on the gate has been removed and the latch system is gone. The gate is held close by a hinge and pin. It works but I’d rather have it factory.

That is one sexy tailgate latch mechanism!

**1971Stepside** · 03-25-2020, 10:21 AM

Brian, I always love reading through your build post. Great project and always great pictures. Did you purchase the exhaust hangers locally? There are several of us at or near the same stage in our builds and it sure helps with motivation and questions. Keep up the great work.

cornerstone · 03-25-2020, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Brian, I always love reading through your build post. Great project and always great pictures. Did you purchase the exhaust hangers locally? There are several of us at or near the same stage in our builds and it sure helps with motivation and questions. Keep up the great work.

Thank you sir, very kind! I bought the hangers from Summit, brand name is Walker. The part number is WLK-3516 They have a 7 inch and a 10 inch version. I think there are even different thicknesses of bar you can get. I got 1/2 inch and wish I got the 3/8. It took a sledge hammer and my vise to bend it. 1/2 inch is probably overkill... Actually broke the removable jaws in my vise while wailing on it.

cornerstone · 03-25-2020, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDPotter

That is one sexy tailgate latch mechanism!

I forgot to put the janky cotter pin in that pic. It's definitely hillbilly ghetto! I guess I could class it up with a black one so its not as visible. This one even locks. Movin' on up!

sprint_9 · 03-25-2020, 05:43 PM

Your firewall came out really nice.

Tusky · 03-25-2020, 07:00 PM

So ready to see this truck complete!! With 400 horse its go move down the road in a hurry!

03-22-2020, 11:34 AM	#76
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Ouch homie, sideswiped. I bet ol uncle Loyd was shakin his head like "I can't win...". I feel like I saw a pic of your cab fixed in that area, so I'm going to be very patient and wait for the outcome That bedside tacked up looks straight brotha . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

03-22-2020, 06:31 PM	#77
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 After I realized it was going to be necessary to cut out my floor to make room for the bigger transmission now poking through, I bought a new aftermarket high hump cover. I laid it on the floorboard and marked the outer line and holes to drill, then trimmed the excess away. I bought one of these nutsert tools so I could bolt it down. This thing is very handy... Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-22-2020, 07:03 PM	#78
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Sorry for so much of this being out of order. The farther I get into this I keep finding stuff I overlooked and should have showed earlier... O well. Back after I finalized where the exhaust pipes would be routed I wanted to add some V band clamps and proper hangers to the system. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod. Last edited by cornerstone; 03-22-2020 at 07:06 PM. Reason: Added pics

03-22-2020, 07:21 PM	#79
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 I had mentioned before the need to add a power steering pump to the motor. Over the past couple of years I have watched more and more companies bring parts to the aftermarket for the GenV LT. During that time I was trying to look at all of the options, and even considered going with an electric system like what is used on the Saturn Vue. I landed on the kit from Kwik Performance, mainly because I was very comfortable talking with Wayne, one of the owners, and felt like the guy would be there to help me when (not if) I had questions. Plus, I would rather support smaller businesses than large conglomerates. Turns out it looks to be a quality kit, and the help was there when I needed it. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod. Last edited by cornerstone; 03-22-2020 at 09:02 PM.

03-22-2020, 07:37 PM	#80
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 967	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Looking good man! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

03-22-2020, 07:42 PM	#81
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 More backtracking pics... Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-22-2020, 09:13 PM	#82
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Cleaning up the firewall. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-22-2020, 09:58 PM	#83
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 A few more shots of the progress. I bet it took 15 small coats of filler to get it this flat, and it’ll take another 5 before it’s ready for high build. The last pic the primer was still wet. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-22-2020, 10:04 PM	#84
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 967	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 I need to get my cowl back on so that I can close in the wire gutter. It looks so damn good! lol __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

03-22-2020, 10:23 PM	#85
sfont66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pine City MN Posts: 363	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Nice work! Don’t mind the back tracking at all. Pics tell the story,lots of time and effort invested, keep it coming! __________________ 72 C10, Was a 350,M20, Brodix heads,Comp cam, Edelbrock intake&carb, Hedman hedders LWB. Project is now a 5.3(L33) w/PRC stage 2.5 CNC ported 243heads, BTR RedHot cam,Holley Terminator X, T56 magnum. SWB, Boyd tank. 4.5/4 Drop http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...My72c10project

03-22-2020, 11:21 PM	#86
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 I usually keep my eyes out for C10 deals on Craigslist just in case. On a Sunday night I checked and found a complete short bed for $900. about 50 miles away. Since it was late I just sent an email, saying I wanted to buy it and I’d call him in the morning at 9. When I called him at 9 I was already near his house with money in hand. I figured it’d be an easy resell if I end up not using it. It didn’t hurt that it was the colors that I hope to paint my truck.... The oak tree in the front of my garage is the easiest way to drop the cab back on the chassis.... plus it makes a cool picture! Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod. Last edited by cornerstone; 03-22-2020 at 11:49 PM. Reason: correct spelling

03-23-2020, 12:32 AM	#87
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Looking awesome dude. Stance is real nice. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

03-23-2020, 01:01 AM	#88
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 967	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Awesome! That's funny, I want that colour scheme too! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

03-23-2020, 01:40 AM	#89
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Thanks guys, I'm pretty sure in all of these pics the truck is aired out. Meaning it won't ride at that height. I like it where it's at also which means I probably should raise the bed floor a few inches like gringoloco did in the rear, and cut pockets in the lower control arms up front. On the other hand, I'd really like to drive this thing instead of wrench on it for ever. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-23-2020, 07:35 AM	#90
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Looking good, you just saved 2 weeks or more getting the bed, smokin hot deal too....Nice shoe horn fit with the motor and trans...Don't forget your your 3 point seat belts. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605



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03-23-2020, 09:13 AM	#91
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 $900 for a complete shortbed in that shape is a steal. Is it OEM or repro steel? Either way, great find and great stance. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

03-25-2020, 06:44 AM	#94
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 I reused 30 yr old seat belts from a 90's pick up, I have also changed out the bench seat. Went with a pair of seats from a 93 Caprice. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

03-25-2020, 10:21 AM	#96
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Brian, I always love reading through your build post. Great project and always great pictures. Did you purchase the exhaust hangers locally? There are several of us at or near the same stage in our builds and it sure helps with motivation and questions. Keep up the great work. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-25-2020, 05:43 PM	#99
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 Your firewall came out really nice.

03-25-2020, 07:00 PM	#100
Tusky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mississippi Posts: 71	Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10 So ready to see this truck complete!! With 400 horse its go move down the road in a hurry!

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