His name is "George" 84' C10

[tinydb84]

Almost there!

I fought with a handful of bad sensors when I did my first fire. I managed to get TWO bad crank sensors and one bad cam sensor from the auto parts store. I thought I was losing my mind. Luckily my brother has an LS swap that I borrowed the sensors from (since I knew they were good) and it fired right up.

It wouldnt throw a code with the bad sensors because I couldnt get it running long enough. Just a thought if you cant get it to fire.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Almost there!

I fought with a handful of bad sensors when I did my first fire. I managed to get TWO bad crank sensors and one bad cam sensor from the auto parts store. I thought I was losing my mind. Luckily my brother has an LS swap that I borrowed the sensors from (since I knew they were good) and it fired right up.

It wouldnt throw a code with the bad sensors because I couldnt get it running long enough. Just a thought if you cant get it to fire.

Oh man, the one behind the starter?! Knew I should have replaced Will be a good starting point. Thanks for the info. My daughters boyfriend has a friend that does tuning. He's going to come by and see if I'm even telling the wizard the right info on the turbo? Wasn't completely sure about the timing/ psi. I've heard the MAT sensor can also throw things off. We'll see.....

[lunatic1968]

Lookin tough!

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by lunatic1968

Lookin tough!

Thanks! Hopefully it sounds the same.

[WilliamFd55]

While I'm waiting on parts and the wiz kid to come by with the laptop, I'll continue on with what I can do. Drew this pic awhile back when I had my other C10 with plans on doing it, never panned out. Going for it on this one. Started with 2014 Silverado bumper and the motto in my head of "Let's cut it up" haha. Mocked up for now with zip ties (I need to by stock in zip ties) to see how everything fits. I'll be using OEM Headlights/ housing for fog lights and they will be fully adjustable, maybe yellow?

[daddyjeep]

The bumper looks surprisingly good. I'm sure it will get better as you go

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

The bumper looks surprisingly good. I'm sure it will get better as you go

Thanks. Its going to be a good amount of metal work.....

[WilliamFd55]

Small update. Didn't get as much done as I would've liked over the Holiday. Ended up being a busy FD weekend. Bumper is hanging on its own, brackets made and some nip/ tucks done. Just have to do some round bar and fog light mounts, then mud.

[lunatic1968]

What are you doing with the rear bumper? I'm anxious to see it on the ground.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by lunatic1968

What are you doing with the rear bumper? I'm anxious to see it on the ground.

I'm anxious as well. Hoping all my measures work out. Finished up the metal work on the front bumper and starting mud. Once I have it on I'll let his toes touch the floor, haha. For the rear, currently running a stock bumper with a homemade hitch. Going to axe that and build something that has a diffuser to show more of the tank.

[daddyjeep]

I like where this is going

[lunatic1968]

I agree, can't wait to see more!!

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

I like where this is going

Ha, you would. I've seen that hood of yours.

[WilliamFd55]

Some pics in primer. Black exposed some areas I have to touch up. Should be able to get those done and have it on the truck soon.

[lunatic1968]

George is going to be mean. Nice work.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by lunatic1968

George is going to be mean. Nice work.

Thanks. Trying to keep it mean looking without going full MadMax.

[tinydb84]

I like the use of the old fender for the piece. Nice to have matching lines.

[lunatic1968]

Are the vents from a door or did you make them? it turned out great.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by lunatic1968

Are the vents from a door or did you make them? it turned out great.

Purchased online. They came as 6" x 12" pre-stamped steel. My add on the hood was made with (3) separate pieces including the fender piece and the louvers. Was a little more work, but cost effective for what I needed.

[WilliamFd55]

Some pics of the hood in place. Also added a pic of the louvers. Got them online: Rodlouvers.com $22 for the pair.

[WilliamFd55]

Wiz kid came by and noticed right off the bat that something was off. I failed to mention the LS9 cam. There are no provisions on the rear of this cam for a standard 5.3 sensor to read. Spoke with Holley and they said I can configure the ECU to disable the sensor and modify the ignition to "Waste fire". They said it will run, just not as efficient? To me, that means not the correct way. Now I'm on the fence on pulling this thing to add timing cover with correct sensor position or changing cam or once/ if I get it running see what happens. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

I like the use of the old fender for the piece. Nice to have matching lines.

Don't really have all the tooling to make everything I want to do, so have to get creative.

[Low Elco]

Digging on that bumper.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Digging on that bumper.

Thanks! it was fun getting the new to work with the old.

[WilliamFd55]

Well, I've come to the realization that I will not be able to get this thing running on my own in my garage start to finish 100%. While it's a little disheartening, I'm not stubborn enough to not realize that its Ok to ask for help when needed. I found a shop that does swaps and knows the in's/ out's of the computer system. Have an LS2 front timing kit on order that comes with everything needed to do the front sensor conversion. They are confident that they can get this in and get it running. They also have a dyno and can get it tuned. Judging by the rest of the vehicles in their shop and reviews, I'm feeling pretty good about it. Weekend was nice, so I decided to get him off the blocks and out into the sun for a good washing.