Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride

[shrunken66stroker]

This build should be called "Fast Forward". I think it took me 2-3 years to get to this point. Nice work Max.

[Hart_Rod]

Sweet build!
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[Alan's Classic]

Checking in on some awesome progress!! Keep it up Craig!!

[chad64chevy]

craig, i seen some doug thorley headers on ebay! i have the same cpp perches and had problems finding headers that would work! the problem is you need headers that cylinders 1 & 2 tubes come out go straight back past 3 & 4 to clear the perches! they aren't cheap, heres a link to some i think will fit! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Doug-Thorley...item4cfcca40fa

[chad64chevy]

craig, can you get a more of a side view of the exhaust ports and where the cpp perch is! i looked back when you but on the bbk headers and i'm wondering if the 3 & 4 exhaust port are right above the perches or if its the angle of the pictures, thanks!! i can't tell if the headers you would need would need the 3 & 4 tubes to come straight out an go back some too or not!

[66ChevyMax]

The #1 port is the problem, the #3 port on the sanderson was good.

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

craig, can you get a more of a side view of the exhaust ports and where the cpp perch is! i looked back when you but on the bbk headers and i'm wondering if the 3 & 4 exhaust port are right above the perches or if its the angle of the pictures, thanks!! i can't tell if the headers you would need would need the 3 & 4 tubes to come straight out an go back some too or not!

[66ChevyMax]

What's the story with Doug Thorley? Two websites:
Dougthorley.com
Dougthorleyheaders.com
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[chad64chevy]

ya those headers i posted wont work either! the second tube needs to kick back some too not come down! sorry about that!! but anyways was wondering since you have the motor in the back to holes if you will have to massage the firewall any? i know i have a gen 1 motor but when i put my motor in the back holes i had to take the dist. out and will have to use a smaller dist.! truck looks great by the way!!

[66ChevyMax]

I don't think I will have clearance problem from what I can see now.

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

ya those headers i posted wont work either! the second tube needs to kick back some too not come down! sorry about that!! but anyways was wondering since you have the motor in the back to holes if you will have to massage the firewall any? i know i have a gen 1 motor but when i put my motor in the back holes i had to take the dist. out and will have to use a smaller dist.! truck looks great by the way!!

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[Hart_Rod]

My Burb build thread has some pictures of the Thorleys. Boardmember and Vendor SHON has them in stock.
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[66ChevyMax]

Shon is working on a group purchase. Hope to have headers soon.

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

My Burb build thread has some pictures of the Thorleys. Boardmember and Vendor SHON has them in stock.
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[57truckguy]

Great combination of parts and ingenue . Great job!!!
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[Vernski]

Very nice & clean well thought out build I'm subscribed...Vernski

[LT1 Burb]

Did you try street&performance, I bought headers for my lt1 from there , for a 67-72 but fit great. I know LS1 is different config but they do it all.

[66ChevyMax]

Thanks 57, should be a solid truck when it's done.

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Great combination of parts and ingenue . Great job!!!
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Thanks Vernski, have stalled on progress until the A/C and header issues are resolved.

Originally Posted by Vernski

Very nice & clean well thought out build I'm subscribed...Vernski

No, I'm going to give the DT a try they are suppose to be for this year truck and the CCP Perch's

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Did you try street&performance, I bought headers for my lt1 from there , for a 67-72 but fit great. I know LS1 is different config but they do it all.

[66ChevyMax]

Things are moving slow, don't want to get much further along until the header issue is fixed. Did get the brake lines run, fuel cell is in, power steering gear box is in. Had a huge dust storm Monday covered the truck in dust, really ticked me off. Also upgraded my air compressor for the soon to be sandblasting.

[57truckguy]

very solid.. I really like the attention to detail.

[fattyarbuckle]

I'm having withdraw symptoms...need more pics.

[66ChevyMax]

I will post some this weekend. Headers should be here soon, that will allow progress to start up again.

Originally Posted by fattyarbuckle

I'm having withdraw symptoms...need more pics.

[66ChevyMax]

Went to gun shop for ammo came back with this. I think it's a nice touch


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[66ChevyMax]

Talked to guys at vintage air they said Corvette compressor would not work with their system. So up top it is, will be much easier to deal with.



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[66ChevyMax]

Made some additional bends to the stock corvette power steering hose. I think I can get the hose modified at the 180deg bend and all will be good.

[66ChevyMax]

Transmission Cross Member is in but not drilled yet. Waiting for headers before I make final install.

[66ChevyMax]

Fuel Cell is in, brake lines are run.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Talked to guys at vintage air they said Corvette compressor would not work with their system. So up top it is, will be much easier to deal with.

Is that the Kwik bracket set-up?