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big_al_71 · 08-13-2008, 05:55 PM

Well after going back and forward on my mind I decided to do an upgrade which turned out to be several at the same time... My truck is a 71c10 3spd manual bottom of the barrel with power nothing.

1971 Chevy C-10 fully done from top to bottom.
The list of upgrades are as follows:
*Classic auto Air A/C kit DONE
* Chevy 400 small block motor FULLY BUILT DONE
*Convert to automatic fully built(turbo 350) DONE
*Brand New steering column assy (DONE
*Replace engine wire harness and dash wire harnes DONE
*New Griffin Aluminum Radiator DONE
*Flexalite Electric Fans DONE
*Replace the radiator support DONE
* Brand new inner fenders DONE
*NEW battery Tray DONE
* Add power steering DONE
*Shaved the firewall DONE
*Repaint the engine bay DONE
*Repaint the interior of the Cab DONE
*Redo the rear differential and install auburn unit DONE
*Install new wheel combo 18/20 DONE
*Shaved antenna hole off cowlpanel DONE
*Smoothed firewall DONE
* ECE 4/6 Drop DONE
*Early Classics panhard bar DONE
*Install tonneu cover DONE
*ECE Hidden hitch DONE
*Replaced mirrors DONE
*Tinted Windows DONE
*New rear bumper arms DONE
* Replaced all Door Handles inner and outers DONE
*Replaced all weatherstrips and seals DONE
*Change Steering wheel DONE
*Rewired the complete truck and not a wire to show in the engine area or a/c lines DONE
*March Pulley Set DONE
*In dash am/fm cd player DONE
*Kick panels with speakers DONE
*Early Classics Front Sway Bar DONE
*Early Classic Trailing Arms on the rear DONE
*Billet Specialties valve cover and Air cleaner with K&N filter DONE
*Brand new calipers and rotors DONE
*Brand New Drums seals and rear shoes DONE
*Brand New auburn posi unti and 373 richmond grears DONE
*Completely rebuilt the rear differential seals bearings DONE
* Doug Thorley ceramic coated headers DONE
* Dynomax Mufflers with brand new exhaust DONE
* Tailgate chevrolet band DONE
* Autometer Gauges DONE
* Four wheel Wilwood brakes DONE
* Wilwood manual master cylinder DONE
*C-notch DONE
*Air Ride technologies DONE
* Billet Specialties Wheels 20x8.5 and 20x10 DONE
*New Tires DONE
* Exhaust redone (2nd time) DONE
* Painless under dash lights DONE
*Billet hood hinges DONE

The list keeps growing every time I look at it,, well I will post picts of the progress to share with you all....

big_al_71 · 08-13-2008, 06:06 PM

more picts of the progess so far!!!

big_al_71 · 08-13-2008, 06:09 PM

Of course after taking it apart we ran into rusted out inner passenger side fender, battery box and I might as well replace the drivers side also...
I spent about an hour buying a bunch of parts on line, now I am sitting here like a kid waiting for the big brown truck!!!!!

PipsC10 · 08-13-2008, 06:49 PM

your truck looks good to begin with, good luck with the build.

JCA1972 · 08-13-2008, 11:02 PM

Good luck with the build I also thing it looked pretty good to begin with, but it will be a lot better when you finish it.

big_al_71 · 08-13-2008, 11:18 PM

Well I got home tonight and started thinking about new wheels and tires I did alot of reading on the site from other members and boy there are many choices...I am leaning on foose nitro 18's in the front and 20's in the rear..I am not going to do a body drop but I might go lower than where it is at now maybe four six drop.

big_al_71 · 08-14-2008, 03:47 PM

The tearing down continues, today the complete dash assy was guttet out as well as the steering column and everything else on the firewall....
I know you all like picts....

big_al_71 · 08-14-2008, 03:50 PM

some more picts....

BP68 · 08-14-2008, 04:34 PM

Nice project you have going. Keep the pics comming.

Jcentsr6 · 08-14-2008, 11:22 PM

I see....looks good. Working at the dealer huh. If I did not work at a dealer..my truck would still be sitting.

Keep this updated...Ill check in.

big_al_71 · 08-14-2008, 11:30 PM

yes I have the luxury of a 30 bay shop and a great group of techs that really like working and helping me with my "buckets"

the never ending story!!!!

Jcentsr6 · 08-14-2008, 11:34 PM

Nothing like having a vehicle lift at your fingertips and all the tools you need. Mine was in my shop for over hald the year (work in progress)
Good luck

big_al_71 · 08-14-2008, 11:40 PM

I have one lift that I have been using steady for the last month or so. Hopefully I will have this truck back on the road in about two months max and that includes doing some paint work....I have my fingers crossed. At this point I have about five different tracking numbers on many boxes on route to south florida from everywhere..
thanks

big_al_71 · 08-15-2008, 06:57 PM

Well the truck will be going to the body shop maybe monday or tuesday to have the firewall smooth, install the new radiator support and the two inner fenders and repaint the complete engine compartment. We cleaned the crap out of the engine bay including frame and all....The only thing we can't do is body work in here or paint for that matter...

big_al_71 · 08-15-2008, 06:59 PM

Engine bay up close!!

big_al_71 · 08-19-2008, 09:38 PM

after going back and forward this weekend I decided to gut out the rest of the cab, removing the new windshield, gas tank, back glass, carpet and seat....I figure let me repaint the interior of the cab the way it should had been done originally.. Here are some picts of the dissasembling before it finally leaves to the body shop in the next few days.

big_al_71 · 08-21-2008, 06:32 AM

I was lucky and I sold my 307 engine with tranny to be able to recoup some of the money I spent on my small block 400.
I finally picked up the "400" and a th350 tranny with a 3,000 stall converter..While the truck is at the body shop I am going to make this bad boy look good.
List of things going on it:
March Pulley v belt set up.
New aluminum water pump
new fuel pump
new oil pan
new carburator
new msd dist.
new taylor wires
new plugs
new headers
new holley 650 or 750 not sure yet
billet specialties or edelbrock classic valve covers and matching air cleaner
new paint on the block and heads

It is unbelievable how quick the money goes I have spent over 8,000 dollars in parts so far in a month and a half still have to pay for paint job, wheels and tires.
I bought parts from Classic auto air, Brothers trucks, classic parts & classic performance great customer service by all of them so far.I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes as planned with the body shop and there are no big delays.

I guess jegs or summit racing will be the next vendors that I will try finish buying what I have left before reassembling begins..
Still looking for a reasonable priced vendor for my 18 and 20 combo foose nitrous wheels polished not chrome..

Any suggestions...????

Jcentsr6 · 08-21-2008, 07:59 AM

We can make a deal...I am ready to get my 22'', please let me know if we can help each other out

big_al_71 · 08-22-2008, 05:17 PM

Well she is gone to the body shop

LuckyHenriksen · 08-22-2008, 05:59 PM

I like your truck alot, it looks very nice. I love getting boxes of parts in the mail

big_al_71 · 08-22-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

I like your truck alot, it looks very nice. I love getting boxes of parts in the mail

Thank you!!!
I am trying to make it better!!!

72BlckButy · 08-23-2008, 12:09 PM

Great looking progress, keep us posted!

68 short step · 08-23-2008, 07:20 PM

looks great

big_al_71 · 08-25-2008, 04:23 PM

Well some of my new parts began arriving, looks that tonight might be a good nite of wrenching.....

big_al_71 · 09-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Billet Hood Hinges Ordered from my Justin @ Scotts Hot Rods now the anticipation

of their arrival. stay tuned for installed pictures.

08-13-2008, 05:55 PM	#1
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Al's 71C10 Rebuild...updated with new additions Well after going back and forward on my mind I decided to do an upgrade which turned out to be several at the same time... My truck is a 71c10 3spd manual bottom of the barrel with power nothing. 1971 Chevy C-10 fully done from top to bottom. The list of upgrades are as follows: Classic auto Air A/C kit DONE Chevy 400 small block motor FULLY BUILT DONE Convert to automatic fully built(turbo 350) DONE Brand New steering column assy (DONE Replace engine wire harness and dash wire harnes DONE New Griffin Aluminum Radiator DONE Flexalite Electric Fans DONE Replace the radiator support DONE * Brand new inner fenders DONE NEW battery Tray DONE Add power steering DONE Shaved the firewall DONE Repaint the engine bay DONE Repaint the interior of the Cab DONE Redo the rear differential and install auburn unit DONE Install new wheel combo 18/20 DONE Shaved antenna hole off cowlpanel DONE Smoothed firewall DONE ECE 4/6 Drop DONE Early Classics panhard bar DONE Install tonneu cover DONE ECE Hidden hitch DONE Replaced mirrors DONE Tinted Windows DONE New rear bumper arms DONE * Replaced all Door Handles inner and outers DONE Replaced all weatherstrips and seals DONE Change Steering wheel DONE Rewired the complete truck and not a wire to show in the engine area or a/c lines DONE March Pulley Set DONE In dash am/fm cd player DONE Kick panels with speakers DONE Early Classics Front Sway Bar DONE Early Classic Trailing Arms on the rear DONE Billet Specialties valve cover and Air cleaner with K&N filter DONE Brand new calipers and rotors DONE Brand New Drums seals and rear shoes DONE Brand New auburn posi unti and 373 richmond grears DONE Completely rebuilt the rear differential seals bearings DONE Doug Thorley ceramic coated headers DONE * Dynomax Mufflers with brand new exhaust DONE * Tailgate chevrolet band DONE * Autometer Gauges DONE * Four wheel Wilwood brakes DONE * Wilwood manual master cylinder DONE C-notch DONE Air Ride technologies DONE * Billet Specialties Wheels 20x8.5 and 20x10 DONE New Tires DONE Exhaust redone (2nd time) DONE * Painless under dash lights DONE Billet hood hinges DONE* The list keeps growing every time I look at it,, well I will post picts of the progress to share with you all.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by VA72C10; 09-16-2012 at 03:41 PM.

08-13-2008, 06:06 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild more picts of the progess so far!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 08-13-2008 at 06:07 PM.

08-13-2008, 06:09 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Of course after taking it apart we ran into rusted out inner passenger side fender, battery box and I might as well replace the drivers side also... I spent about an hour buying a bunch of parts on line, now I am sitting here like a kid waiting for the big brown truck!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-13-2008, 06:49 PM	#4
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild your truck looks good to begin with, good luck with the build. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

08-13-2008, 11:02 PM	#5
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Good luck with the build I also thing it looked pretty good to begin with, but it will be a lot better when you finish it. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

08-13-2008, 11:18 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well I got home tonight and started thinking about new wheels and tires I did alot of reading on the site from other members and boy there are many choices...I am leaning on foose nitro 18's in the front and 20's in the rear..I am not going to do a body drop but I might go lower than where it is at now maybe four six drop. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-14-2008, 03:47 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The tearing down continues, today the complete dash assy was guttet out as well as the steering column and everything else on the firewall.... I know you all like picts.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 08-26-2008 at 05:41 PM.

08-14-2008, 03:50 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild some more picts.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 08-26-2008 at 05:39 PM.

08-14-2008, 04:34 PM	#9
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Nice project you have going. Keep the pics comming. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

08-14-2008, 11:22 PM	#10
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I see....looks good. Working at the dealer huh. If I did not work at a dealer..my truck would still be sitting. Keep this updated...Ill check in. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

08-14-2008, 11:30 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild yes I have the luxury of a 30 bay shop and a great group of techs that really like working and helping me with my "buckets" the never ending story!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-14-2008, 11:34 PM	#12
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Nothing like having a vehicle lift at your fingertips and all the tools you need. Mine was in my shop for over hald the year (work in progress) Good luck __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

08-14-2008, 11:40 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I have one lift that I have been using steady for the last month or so. Hopefully I will have this truck back on the road in about two months max and that includes doing some paint work....I have my fingers crossed. At this point I have about five different tracking numbers on many boxes on route to south florida from everywhere.. thanks __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well the truck will be going to the body shop maybe monday or tuesday to have the firewall smooth, install the new radiator support and the two inner fenders and repaint the complete engine compartment. We cleaned the crap out of the engine bay including frame and all....The only thing we can't do is body work in here or paint for that matter... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-15-2008, 06:59 PM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Engine bay up close!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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08-19-2008, 09:38 PM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild after going back and forward this weekend I decided to gut out the rest of the cab, removing the new windshield, gas tank, back glass, carpet and seat....I figure let me repaint the interior of the cab the way it should had been done originally.. Here are some picts of the dissasembling before it finally leaves to the body shop in the next few days. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-21-2008, 06:32 AM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I was lucky and I sold my 307 engine with tranny to be able to recoup some of the money I spent on my small block 400. I finally picked up the "400" and a th350 tranny with a 3,000 stall converter..While the truck is at the body shop I am going to make this bad boy look good. List of things going on it: March Pulley v belt set up. New aluminum water pump new fuel pump new oil pan new carburator new msd dist. new taylor wires new plugs new headers new holley 650 or 750 not sure yet billet specialties or edelbrock classic valve covers and matching air cleaner new paint on the block and heads It is unbelievable how quick the money goes I have spent over 8,000 dollars in parts so far in a month and a half still have to pay for paint job, wheels and tires. I bought parts from Classic auto air, Brothers trucks, classic parts & classic performance great customer service by all of them so far.I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes as planned with the body shop and there are no big delays. I guess jegs or summit racing will be the next vendors that I will try finish buying what I have left before reassembling begins.. Still looking for a reasonable priced vendor for my 18 and 20 combo foose nitrous wheels polished not chrome.. Any suggestions...???? Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 08-21-2008 at 06:34 AM.

08-21-2008, 07:59 AM	#18
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild We can make a deal...I am ready to get my 22'', please let me know if we can help each other out __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next. Last edited by Jcentsr6; 08-21-2008 at 08:00 AM.

08-22-2008, 05:17 PM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well she is gone to the body shop Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-22-2008, 05:59 PM	#20
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I like your truck alot, it looks very nice. I love getting boxes of parts in the mail __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here Last edited by LuckyHenriksen; 08-22-2008 at 05:59 PM.

08-23-2008, 12:09 PM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Great looking progress, keep us posted! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-23-2008, 07:20 PM	#23
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looks great

08-25-2008, 04:23 PM	#24
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well some of my new parts began arriving, looks that tonight might be a good nite of wrenching..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 08-28-2008 at 12:47 PM.

09-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Billet Hood Hinges Ordered from my Justin @ Scotts Hot Rods now the anticipation of their arrival. stay tuned for installed pictures. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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