How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by knomadd

You need to make a trip to Lone Star Thorwdown (LST) next year, when it's finished. It's out here just north of Houston in February.

Ha, you’re more optimistic on schedule than I am. We are definitely planning on hitting all of the good stuff once we’re down that way

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Very nice!

Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Damn! Them some fine looking pieces you got there. Good work!

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

That interior is going to be outstanding! Nice job

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Sweet! Those look great and will compliment your truck nicely.

I want to upgrade all my stuff now.... It's hard to resist the urges, heck my stage 1 build is already more like a stage 1 and 2 combined.....

Thanks guys, it never ends...

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Blue Houndstooth? What's the color/info on the other material? I'm on the hunt for retro (appearance & color) blue material that doesn't break the back.

Look for ENDURATEX Madrid 2309 CLASSIC Metallic Medium Blue Vinyl

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Look for ENDURATEX Madrid 2309 CLASSIC Metallic Medium Blue Vinyl

Have you found a rattle can dye that matches the vinyl?

[rustytruck50]

That upholstery is pretty sweet and really goes the extra mile to make the truck unique!!!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Have you found a rattle can dye that matches the vinyl?

The last can I used was ordered from a Corvette restoration shop, as those cars used the same blue metallic vinyl. I don’t know how close this vinyl I’ve ordered will match the stock stuff, though, which is why I had them go ahead and re-cover the visors and dash pad, too. I can do a comparison against my armrests, which were painted with the rattle can, once the new pieces arrive.

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

That upholstery is pretty sweet and really goes the extra mile to make the truck unique!!!

Thanks for the kudos. Going for stock-ish, but not quite. Most non-C-10 folks probably won’t even look twice

[knomadd]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Ha, you’re more optimistic on schedule than I am. We are definitely planning on hitting all of the good stuff once we’re down that way

You can do it! It doesn't have to be "done." It doesn't even have to run, but it's a lot easier to get in and out if it does.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

The last can I used was ordered from a Corvette restoration shop, as those cars used the same blue metallic vinyl. I don’t know how close this vinyl I’ve ordered will match the stock stuff, though, which is why I had them go ahead and re-cover the visors and dash pad, too. I can do a comparison against my armrests, which were painted with the rattle can, once the new pieces arrive.

I'll watch for the updates. Thanks!

[Last_Paladin]

Did I miss it? How'd you get a MAF into the air cleaner?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by knomadd

You can do it! It doesn't have to be "done." It doesn't even have to run, but it's a lot easier to get in and out if it does.

I’ll just be happy to have it together enough to get on a trailer in a couple of months

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'll watch for the updates. Thanks!

No worries, should have everything in a few weeks

Originally Posted by Last_Paladin

Did I miss it? How'd you get a MAF into the air cleaner?

MAF-less, speed-density via Fitech, but Holley’s new Terminator X is looking pretty good to me now. Check out dayj1’s “another way to skin the cat” thread for a good example of how to hide the MAF in a tall air cleaner. I’ve also seen guys use the cartridge type in the snorkel

[gringoloco]

My new bellhousing arrived and I got right to bolting it on and stabbing the transmission. You can see just under the top-most bolt where the alloy unit has more clearance than the old Lakewood steel one. This is where the rear cover bolts needed some wiggle room. The new one is from Silver Sport, and is made specifically for LS to Muncie conversions. Should also work well with a TKO, if/when I decide to go that route and saves what feels like 60 lbs...

No pictures of the hydraulic throw out, but it set up beautifully with proper clearance. I couldn’t resist bolting up the Hurst shifter and pretending to row through the gears

[gringoloco]

...and a few shots of the engine sitting in its rightful place. I particularly like the last one showing how nicely everything tucks up with the dropmember.

[smbrouss70]

You are making me want to do an LS swap....

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You are making me want to do an LS swap....

Jump on in, everybody’s doing it! Once this junk is “done”, I’ll be happy to come help

[SCOTI]

Swap is looking on point!

[shearjs]

Everything looks great! What size is that booster/master set up? Is that a captain fab bracket hiding behind?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Swap is looking on point!

Thanks Scoti!

Originally Posted by shearjs

Everything looks great! What size is that booster/master set up? Is that a captain fab bracket hiding behind?

Thanks, the booster is a 9” dual diaphragm from inline tube, wilwood master, and captainfab bracket with integrated clutch master

[aggie91]

Looking good from here!

Nice job Chris.

[lks dcvn]

Just spent the last week going through this build thread and found myself writing down ideas to follow up on and parts to look into for a few of my builds.

Excellent work on all fronts Chris - you are doing top notch stuff!

What shifter boot are you considering for the Muncie? I replaced the one in the 70 GMC Jimmy with a new one (Amazon cheapie) and it ripped after using it for driving in/out of the garage... I should have known.

[TA_C10]

That engine is looking sick in the bay man. Top Notch.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Looking good from here!

Nice job Chris.

Originally Posted by TA_C10

That engine is looking sick in the bay man. Top Notch.

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Just spent the last week going through this build thread and found myself writing down ideas to follow up on and parts to look into for a few of my builds.

Excellent work on all fronts Chris - you are doing top notch stuff!

What shifter boot are you considering for the Muncie? I replaced the one in the 70 GMC Jimmy with a new one (Amazon cheapie) and it ripped after using it for driving in/out of the garage... I should have known.

Thanks for the compliments, everyone. I just do the things I think are cool, I’m glad others seem to like it as well

As for the shift boot, the plan is for a factory (or re-pop, most likely) oval-shaped 4wd boot and trim ring, just keeping with the stock-ish theme. Hurst makes this handy little piece to adapt the flat handle to a round-ish boot hole:

https://www.hurstshiftersonline.com/...ommet-p590.htm

[gringoloco]

Had some power steering hoses made-up at the local hydraulics shop yesterday. Quick turn, cheap, and fit nicely. The high-side snakes behind the tensioner bracket, while low side has a pretty much straight shot to the reservoir.

That allowed pressing-on of the pump pulley and then measuring for the serpentine belt. I’m happy to report that it only took two trips to the LAPS to get the right one Baby steps...

[C10_ustacould]

You're killing it Chris, one step at a time. Your patience and eye for detail are paying off for sure!

[rustytruck50]

Wow...the fit of the engine in that drop member is perfect....I dont know if you could even fab something remotely close to that at home!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

You're killing it Chris, one step at a time. Your patience and eye for detail are paying off for sure!

Thanks, buddy! I may have to back off on the detail work for a bit, it’s time to get this beast running!

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Wow...the fit of the engine in that drop member is perfect....I dont know if you could even fab something remotely close to that at home!

Not with my skill set, I know my limitations Definitely a high quality product

[halfstep]

Great truck - great work!

...saw that you had some questions re. the clutch rod angle set up on another post and I'm working on the same subject so I thought I'd get you some photo's of an alternative set up - couldn't send photo's via PM so I'm using this post. Might help you and/or others:

This is the NO LIMIT this set up for hydraulic clutch and looks much more straightforward - pulls the clutch master up higher, rod is straight, is on a flatter firewall area and uses the more popular mounting style master which allows for larger and/or remote reservoir. Plate is 3/16"

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by halfstep

Great truck - great work!

...saw that you had some questions re. the clutch rod angle set up on another post and I'm working on the same subject so I thought I'd get you some photo's of an alternative set up - couldn't send photo's via PM so I'm using this post. Might help you and/or others:

This is the NO LIMIT this set up for hydraulic clutch and looks much more straightforward - pulls the clutch master up higher, rod is straight, is on a flatter firewall area and uses the more popular mounting style master which allows for larger and/or remote reservoir. Plate is 3/16"

Appreciate the compliments The NL stuff looks nice, wish I’d known there was another option. I’m pretty far down the road with my current setup, so I’m running with it for now. Thanks for the heads-up!