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09-20-2021, 12:24 PM | #1 |
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Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
looks real mean man! I like seeing it on the ground .
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09-20-2021, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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Thanks man, I was excited at all the measurements worked. Fully aired out, its about an 1" off the floor. Fully aired up, roughly 7-8". Going to push it out again this weekend to play with the psi/ wheel combos and see how low I can go while still being able to turn the wheel. Also may revisit the exhaust exit again, give it a little nip/tuck. That side was tight against the wall and couldn't get a good read on it till I got it out.
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10-26-2021, 01:43 AM | #3 |
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My vote for second set. Good luck with the shop!
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10-26-2021, 07:50 AM | #4 |
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x2. The 17" steel wheel & tire set-up didn't look right to me. Too short for best descript.
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10-27-2021, 10:14 AM | #5 |
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i'm diggin the new wheels! Hope the new shop is getting used! looking forward to a new update.
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11-05-2021, 12:51 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for posting all the details!
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11-08-2021, 05:02 PM | #7 |
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damn, I remember sending you an email on craigslist about your last square. I still kick myself for not buying that one. I really dig your style, so Im liking this one too!
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05-19-2022, 01:55 PM | #8 |
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If you look closely, you can see the turbo spinning!!! He's ALIVE!!! George is ALIVE!!! I've dreamt of what this motor is going to sound like for the last 2 years. Right now we are running, but still not out of the woods. Have to work out some sensor/ power issues and get it dyno tuned. Hopefully I can get him back in the next couple of weeks. I have a ton of ideas drawn up for future metal work.
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05-20-2022, 02:14 PM | #9 |
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Cool! Glad it's coming together. I look forward to the dyno video
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05-25-2022, 09:29 AM | #10 |
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Awesome. I can't wait to see a video
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01-06-2023, 02:29 PM | #11 |
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Afternoon all. Slowly making my way back to the forum. Past December marks the 1yr anniversary that George has been at the shop. Here's where we are at..
Shop was able to get this thing running, but ran into issues with the internals/ oiling. We could pull it/ tear it apart and find what those issues are, but at this juncture I'm choosing to just find a running motor and get it in. Existing motor was purchased on Craigslist. With not knowing exactly what the previous owner did? My friend and I changing the lifters/ head gaskets and me putting this thing together over the pandemic in my garage, this poor motor never had a chance, haha. Here the info on the new donor: 2005 LQ9 6.0 with 317 heads pulled from a running/ driving Cadillac Escalade. I stripped it down/ painted and the plan is to swap intake/ accessories over from the 5.3. Really hoping on this working. Not willing to give up on him yet. My "Work" truck (2020 Silverado) has been benefiting from not having anything to play with in the last year. Lots of goodies installed. |
01-08-2023, 09:56 AM | #12 |
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Just read through your whole build. Very cool man. Awesome fab work. It’ll be cool to see it running!
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01-09-2023, 04:53 PM | #13 |
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05-03-2023, 10:50 AM | #14 |
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After 2.5 years & 2 motors later we are running!! I beyond thrilled that George is coming home! We did some mods with the new motor which include
Remote coils, plug wires and new turbo waste gate down pipes. For now, they did a conservative tune not knowing what the trans/ rear can handle. Right around 630ish horsepower and 717 pounds of torque. I'm more than pleased with that. Just walking around the truck, my mind is seeing a thousand thinks that I can get right to work on when he's home. Don't give up on your projects!!! Some just take longer than others. |
09-27-2023, 08:44 PM | #15 |
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Damn son, you got skills! I really like the Chevrolet on the side of the fender, looks awesome.
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09-29-2023, 05:17 PM | #16 |
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Indeed! Quite unique!
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10-04-2023, 11:44 AM | #17 |
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Thanks!! Never made it to Carlisle swap meet, so still on the hunt for a cheap tailgate to do the other side...
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11-06-2023, 10:55 PM | #18 |
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I hope you are having as much fun as it seems. Very nice, unique build and mods, keep it up, also that blue looks great.
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11-08-2023, 10:16 AM | #19 |
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11-15-2023, 03:18 PM | #20 |
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So here we are, the point of blasphemy! I've been secretly toying with the idea of using late model mirrors. Been changing the overall look of George so much, didn't feel the small simple mirrors fit the look anymore. I've seen Mustang mirrors used before with some modification on older C10's. Didn't want to do what was done before and also was a little lazy on not wanting to modify. After doing some homework and a couple walks with an angle gauge in the only "you pick" junkyards close to me (1 hour away), I found the mirrors that fit perfectly! Drum roll.......2015 Honda Civic. I did have to add a small rubber seal to the flange of the mirror where they mount to the body to sit flush. Color matched and so far I kinda like them? Still have to do the passenger side.
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11-15-2023, 03:19 PM | #21 |
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more pics...
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11-17-2023, 12:29 AM | #22 |
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11-15-2023, 03:26 PM | #23 |
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agree... it is blaspamy! ..I do think that with the bumper and the other modifications done.... overall the mirrors fit the overall "theme" and "flow" of the truck! ... nice job!!
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11-17-2023, 09:17 AM | #24 |
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12-21-2023, 07:29 PM | #25 |
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That new white wheel looks good on there.
If the new wheels get any closer to the body you can always do a hard fender roll to bulge out the fender a little if needed. (or build a widebody). How does the wheels fit up front? |
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