1982 C10 swb "SS"

[shenk10]

thanks, hopefully ordering my stall converter soon...then trans will go on for the final time and I can figure out what I'm going to do for a trans x-member. I have decided to use the stock manifolds for now due to not finding a pair of long tube headers that will fit without lots of modification for a decent price. I will eventually upgrade down the road when I do some performance upgrades.

[juiceman650]

Looking good so far man!
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[CamaroChris]

Cleaning the fire wall sure is a pain in the butt!

[shenk10]

Originally Posted by CamaroChris

Cleaning the fire wall sure is a pain in the butt!

It really is lol by the way your paint looks really good, I love the color

[shenk10]

No new progress to report. Making lists of everything I still need. Hopefully I will get time to work on the truck over Thanksgiving. Looking for purchasing a complete set of bushings and hardware. Has anyone had any problem with LMC for mounts?

[shenk10]

Progress should really pick up after Thursday when I'm home for a month. I got a trans cooler, stall converter, and headers in to put on and then on to some bodywork.

[shenk10]

Anyone have any opinions on paint? I was thinking about going with GM Atomic Orange Metallic...anyone have any other suggestions?

[shenk10]

Well got some progress done yesterday. I mocked up the headers and they were hitting the lower control arm a little so I decided to move the engine back so with doing so I wanted to make sure the cab would clear so I placed the cab back on. I finally got the transmission on for the final time after I installed a circle d specialties 3200 rpm stall converter. I did happen to break the piece of plastic on the starter so I guess I'll need a new starter. My plan the next couple days is to get the radiator support cleaned up and sandblasted again, and figure out how to mount the trans cooler and then get it painted and put on the truck...we will see how that goes.

[shenk10]

[shenk10]

The headers are a close fit. The driver's side is about a half inch away from the lower control arm and the frame will need a hair taken off just to be safe. The passenger side has a problem hitting the servo. Since I have upgraded sonnax servos, they stick out almost an inch over stock and are coming in contact with the headers. I dented the headers some and need a little more and then with the gasket I think they should be fine.

[shenk10]

Well I got the bedsides off, and the rear out...the rear is getting 3.73 gears and a posi as well as new axle bearings and seals. I also got the trans cooler mocked up and am waiting to get a metal strip welded in so I can get the core support painted.

[shenk10]

Also got worked on the wiring harness some. Got everything separated and fuse wires out of the way

[shenk10]

[el_guapo]

Dude, love the Pickup. If you don't mind, how much and where did you get the eagle alloys from? I am now set on those wheels, just trying to find the best deal.
Thanks Anthony

[shenk10]

thanks, and not a problem. I got my wheels from jdwheels.com, they are great to deal with and I would recommend them...I think I paid 285 for the 10s and 265 for the 8.5s, but I just checked their website and it looks like they went up a lot, they are showing 327 for 10s and 303 for 8.5s.

[shenk10]

Well work is still being done with the radiator support, hopefully I figure out how to mount the trans cooler and get it painted within two weeks or so. Also tore apart the rear. Getting it cleaned up and painted at the moment, then a posi and 3.73 gears go in. I should be able to get some pictures up today.

[Zane M]

Great progress. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[exploderjim]

Keep at it! The more you do the easier it will be for me when it's my turn...lol.

[shenk10]

Thanks, and believe me, if I can do this, anyone can.

[shenk10]

Well I have been doing some work on the cab still and haven't had much progress except sanding down the cab. I also ordered my radiator, went with entropy technology....Tony is great to deal with and extremely knowledgeable and can build the radiator to your needs...highly recommend him. Should work on the truck some tomorrow and get pictures up.

[85burb]

I may have missed it and am sorry if i did. Whay headers are those? Great build. Wish i chould have took my time and cleaned up atleast engine bay when i did my swap.

[shenk10]

They are schoenfeld headers, I think you were on the long tube header thread I started, I wish there was a 4x4 with an ls swap around me so I could see if they fit or how much work they would be to make them fit.

[85burb]

Did they bolt right in? The only difference would be i will need extra frame clearance where the schakle is. So if they are close to the trans it may work for me. Thanks for the info.

[shenk10]

yea they bolted right in, I had a tight fit with the servo because I have an aftermarket, but they fit pretty tight with the trans

[shenk10]

Well I got my radiator, as well as got my bar welded on to support my trans cooler. So once I figure out how I am mounting my radiator I should be able to get it painted. Still considering paint options, but right now I think I like GM Atomic Orange Metallic the best. Ideas?