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gringoloco · 07-03-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks great Chris. Can't wait until you have it on the road,

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Me too! I have mental plans to get back on it in a month or so when the kids are back in school. More to come

SCOTI · 07-03-2018, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Me too! I have mental plans to get back on it in a month or so when the kids are back in school. More to come

Family first

gringoloco · 07-03-2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Family first

Then Git-Down crunch?

**3757chevy** · 07-29-2018, 04:25 PM

I don't see a hood yet, what are your plans? Is this option still on the table?

gringoloco · 07-29-2018, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I don't see a hood yet, what are your plans? Is this option still on the table?

Still in the back of my mind, though I no longer own an early hood. I’ve been toying with the idea of a ‘68 clip swap, too, but that drives the need for paint and continues the snowball. Plan for now is to bolt the ‘70 hood back on using the All-American Billet low profile, stock location hinges. We’ll see what actually happens

gringoloco · 08-09-2018, 12:54 AM

Well, the kids are back in school, so it’s garage time

Made a small amount of progress tonight by installing the correct LS engine mounts from PB. I had previously been trying to use the smallblock mounts with adapter plates, which was causing all sorts of issues, most immediately, poor header fitment. The LS specific mounts move the engine forward slightly, but most importantly are about an inch taller than the SBC version.

The long tubes from Speed Engineering now fit like they were made for it: the drivers side front primary tucks in nice and tight to the block for steering shaft clearance, the passenger front primaries now clear the upper coilover mount, and the collectors tuck up in the frame quite nicely

mcbassin · 08-09-2018, 11:02 AM

Looking good Chris!

babyblueoval · 08-09-2018, 11:55 AM

Those fit beautifully! That's gotta feel good.

fatbass · 08-09-2018, 04:58 PM

That's looking sweet! I hope you complete this before you move again. I want to see (and hear) it in person.

sprint_9 · 08-09-2018, 08:58 PM

Looks good, they really seem like a nice piece the little bit Ive messed with them.

**rustytruck50** · 08-10-2018, 09:42 AM

Nice!!!! Looks great Chris!!! I ran a set of Chevelle headers on my '82 C10 with a 350 and they tucked up nice like that too....only difficulty was the factory trans crossmember....just wish mine had the LS power like yours...maybe for Raymond

gringoloco · 08-10-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking good Chris!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Those fit beautifully! That's gotta feel good.

It was a huge relief. I had nearly resigned to using manifolds...

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Originally Posted by fatbass

That's looking sweet! I hope you complete this before you move again. I want to see (and hear) it in person.

Me too! We’ll see how it goes

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Originally Posted by sprint_9

Looks good, they really seem like a nice piece the little bit Ive messed with them.

Thanks! For the price, can’t be beat

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Nice!!!! Looks great Chris!!! I ran a set of Chevelle headers on my '82 C10 with a 350 and they tucked up nice like that too....only difficulty was the factory trans crossmember....just wish mine had the LS power like yours...maybe for Raymond

Thanks a lot

Chevelle headers usually do well on these trucks. After talking to Speed Engineering, apparently the C10 and Chevelle longtubes are the same part with different part numbers...

MQUnlimited · 08-10-2018, 11:21 PM

Wow man, spent +2 hrs reading the evolution of your truck. Nice work.

**rustytruck50** · 08-11-2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

After talking to Speed Engineering, apparently the C10 and Chevelle longtubes are the same part with different part numbers...

Thaaaat's interesting...thanks for the tip!

mcbassin · 08-14-2018, 09:48 PM

You headers look great Chris! Nice fit

gringoloco · 08-15-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MQUnlimited

Wow man, spent +2 hrs reading the evolution of your truck. Nice work.

Welcome aboard!

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Thaaaat's interesting...thanks for the tip!

No worries

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

You headers look great Chris! Nice fit

Some like to call it luck...

aggie91 · 08-16-2018, 11:56 AM

Well Chris, what have you gotten done in the past week?

gringoloco · 08-16-2018, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Well Chris, what have you gotten done in the past week?

Not much on this one, other than continuing to stockpile parts (including a Muncie, goodbye automatic!). Also ordered the All-American Billet hood hinges, which are an 8-10 week wait... Now that the engine is in its final resting place, everything else flows from there. More to come, soon.

Otherwise, I’ve been spending my free time tinkering with the Blazer, fixing some nagging issues

Christy70c10 · 08-20-2018, 09:45 PM

I am new to this site, about 20 minutes old. I have a 70 C10 that I am trying to fix up myself. I was wondering if you could recommend where to buy parts. I know of LMC, Summitt and Classic Industries. I am wanting to purchase a new tailgate, front grill and the break lights and the fuel lines that go from the tank to the front

MQUnlimited · 08-20-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Christy70c10

I am new to this site, about 20 minutes old. I have a 70 C10 that I am trying to fix up myself. I was wondering if you could recommend where to buy parts. I know of LMC, Summitt and Classic Industries. I am wanting to purchase a new tailgate, front grill and the break lights and the fuel lines that go from the tank to the front

We have Brothers truck out here in CA, have bought many parts from them. https://www.brotherstrucks.com/

gringoloco · 08-21-2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Christy70c10

I am new to this site, about 20 minutes old. I have a 70 C10 that I am trying to fix up myself. I was wondering if you could recommend where to buy parts. I know of LMC, Summitt and Classic Industries. I am wanting to purchase a new tailgate, front grill and the break lights and the fuel lines that go from the tank to the front

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Originally Posted by MQUnlimited

We have Brothers truck out here in CA, have bought many parts from them. https://www.brotherstrucks.com/

Welcome to the site! In addition to Brothers, GMC Pauls, Classic Heartbeat, and Truck and Car Shop are some of my favorites. I avoid LMC, for the most part, due to cheaper quality parts...

timmytimm3 · 08-22-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Not much on this one, other than continuing to stockpile parts (including a Muncie, goodbye automatic!).

I'm running a Muncie too

Save the Manuals

smbrouss70 · 08-22-2018, 09:51 AM

Which Muncie is that?

I would love to go back to a stick, but with my wife's neck problems she wouldn't be able to drive me if I overly indulge in the barley pop's after we cruise somewhere. Not to mention, I would have a hard time giving up my overdrive and the aftermarket 5 and 6 speeds that would handle the torque are quite pricey.

gringoloco · 08-22-2018, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by timmytimm3

I'm running a Muncie too

Save the Manuals

Agree! I want to row the gears, but can’t (or don’t want to) afford a TKO or T-56 right now. This should be fun to drive and old school cool

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Which Muncie is that?

I would love to go back to a stick, but with my wife's neck problems she wouldn't be able to drive me if I overly indulge in the barley pop's after we cruise somewhere. Not to mention, I would have a hard time giving up my overdrive and the aftermarket 5 and 6 speeds that would handle the torque are quite pricey.

It’s an M21, close-ratio. I’m with you, $2500 for a tranny is outta my league for now. This should work out pretty decent with the 3:73 rear and 29” tires. Interstate will be ‘fun’, but that’s how we all used to do it and I’m not super concerned about fuel mileage.

Also, since I’ve settled on a manual, I went ahead and ordered a Brian Tooley stage 3 cam, ya know, because I no longer have to worry about buying a stall converter, and +60 hp with a choppy idle is old school cool, too

timmytimm3 · 08-23-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Agree! I want to row the gears, but can’t (or don’t want to) afford a TKO or T-56 right now. This should be fun to drive and old school cool

It’s an M21, close-ratio. I’m with you, $2500 for a tranny is outta my league for now. This should work out pretty decent with the 3:73 rear and 29” tires. Interstate will be ‘fun’, but that’s how we all used to do it and I’m not super concerned about fuel mileage.

Also, since I’ve settled on a manual, I went ahead and ordered a Brian Tooley stage 3 cam, ya know, because I no longer have to worry about buying a stall converter, and +60 hp with a choppy idle is old school cool, too

I'm running an M21 too. I was originally planning on running a hydraulic slave style bellhousing but it would hit the header. I ended up getting a Tilton hydro throwout bearing and an adapter ring from Modern Driveline.

Should be butter smooth when I get it all setup.

07-29-2018, 04:25 PM	#1604
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08-09-2018, 12:54 AM	#1606
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08-09-2018, 11:02 AM	#1607
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looking good Chris! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-09-2018, 11:55 AM	#1608
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Those fit beautifully! That's gotta feel good. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

08-09-2018, 04:58 PM	#1609
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 That's looking sweet! I hope you complete this before you move again. I want to see (and hear) it in person. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

08-09-2018, 08:58 PM	#1610
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks good, they really seem like a nice piece the little bit Ive messed with them.

08-10-2018, 09:42 AM	#1611
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice!!!! Looks great Chris!!! I ran a set of Chevelle headers on my '82 C10 with a 350 and they tucked up nice like that too....only difficulty was the factory trans crossmember....just wish mine had the LS power like yours...maybe for Raymond __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

08-10-2018, 11:21 PM	#1613
MQUnlimited Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 48	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Wow man, spent +2 hrs reading the evolution of your truck. Nice work.

08-14-2018, 09:48 PM	#1615
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You headers look great Chris! Nice fit __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-16-2018, 11:56 AM	#1617
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08-20-2018, 09:45 PM	#1619
Christy70c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Harvest Alabama Posts: 2	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I am new to this site, about 20 minutes old. I have a 70 C10 that I am trying to fix up myself. I was wondering if you could recommend where to buy parts. I know of LMC, Summitt and Classic Industries. I am wanting to purchase a new tailgate, front grill and the break lights and the fuel lines that go from the tank to the front

08-22-2018, 09:51 AM	#1623
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Which Muncie is that? I would love to go back to a stick, but with my wife's neck problems she wouldn't be able to drive me if I overly indulge in the barley pop's after we cruise somewhere. Not to mention, I would have a hard time giving up my overdrive and the aftermarket 5 and 6 speeds that would handle the torque are quite pricey. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build



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