How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

It seems you've got a few more bucks to spend in order to equal that purchase-price range of the DSE package. It's funny reading though. I just printed off the install instructions on Saturday to get a feel for the motors mounting footprint in order to see if they'd work on a g-body.

Oh, he's not free from blame either. See the below quote from when I was trying to solve my 700-R4 problems and resist the urge to order a new TKO transmission a little over a year ago.

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I think the problem stems from the fact that your transmission has a torque converter instead of a clutch...

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Oh, he's not free from blame either. See the below quote from when I was trying to solve my 700-R4 problems a little over a year ago.

SHOTs FIRED!

[knomadd]

Truck's lookin' good Chris! I really like the voltage regulator idea. I may need to figure out what to do with the one on my GTO... since I updated my alternator it hasn't been connected for about 20 years, but still lives on the firewall. That wire loom looks great too. I'm super happy I used it on all my wires. Even went so far as to cover some hoses. A word of caution though.... if it's the plastic stuff like I have (as opposed to a softer fiber material) it will scratch paint if it moves at all. I have a nice bare spot under my power steering hoses (wrapped with the braided loom) where vibration moves it around.

Originally Posted by SCOTI

SHOTs FIRED!

Originally Posted by gringoloco

yet another red fluid leaking slushbox

I had a good laugh about this whole conversation, but this... I needed a good laugh this morning!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You can't blame us for the wipers! She came out as soon as you went to the store and started asking about the wipers that Kevin and I were talking about. I just made sure she went to the correct website and ordered the correct ones... and made sure she used the free shipping code that I found.

It all looks really good. I assume you had to determinate the block on the firewall to pass the wiring through your voltage regulator cover, huh? I see that you did replace the screws with buttonhead screws that hold the fuse block to the firewall, looks much better now.

I didn't get a chance to work on the Blazer this weekend, so my wipers still haven't been installed yet, but I think I will be using the stock knob like you did.

Also, my LED tails should be delivered today after seeing yours. See, it works both ways.

Isn’t she awesome!? Total surprise to me, which doesn’t happen very often. She is usually afraid of buying the wrong thing since I’m so darned particular.

I did pull the terminals out of the harness and fed them through the hole, but talking with Keith, I realized with the bottom exit that a slot would probably be just as good as a hole and require less effort. Speaking of, he’ll probably be recruiting you soon for his harness install. I told him to stock up on beer

If you wanna try using two of the billet knobs, I have a spare I won’t be using.

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Oh, he's not free from blame either. See the below quote from when I was trying to solve my 700-R4 problems and resist the urge to order a new TKO transmission a little over a year ago.

I think I remember you stating something along the lines of “best modification yet” and “I should have done this from the start”. I was just trying to save you from wasting money on yet another red fluid leaking slushbox

[smbrouss70]

[rustytruck50]

Been awhile since I checked in ...the truck looks great with all the neatly executed upgrades!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Been awhile since I checked in ...the truck looks great with all the neatly executed upgrades!

Thanks Doug. I gotta stop goofing around at some point and just get it done...

[smbrouss70]

Looks so much better! Did you paint or powder the core support?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks so much better! Did you paint or powder the core support?

I know, right!? Looks like it’s supposed to. Everything is powder; I figured for $160 for everything it was worth not having to sand, prime, paint, prep, setup, tear down, gun cleaning, blah, blah, blah. I just wish they could do my inner fenders...


What’s not to love about this face?

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

What’s not to love about this face?

That's always been a pet peeve of mine too. I never understood why design guys failed to fully black out the areas intended to be blacked out. On my white 03' Chevy truck, there are 2 white brackets behind the grille and I keep telling myself I'm gonna paint them black. They stand out so much my eyes go right to them when I look at the grille... kinda like turds floating in a punch bowl, you can't help but notice them.

[Palf70Step]

[darkhorse970]

Very Nice!

[65StreetCruiser]

Looks great Chris!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks Bill, I agree with your agreement

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Do you know the year, make, and model? The C10 are too small to fit over the AAW plug.

**EDIT** Duh, there's a part number right on the thing!

Yup, that’s the one. It only fits one way, so be sure you want the screws east-west, not north-south. There are other types of covers out there, too, but it’s tough to find dimensions online.

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Very Nice!

Thanks Keith, looking forward to seeing some progress on your 67

Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Looks great Chris!

Thanks Kevin. I got that door gap tightened up pretty well by removing the big spacer/washer from the core support bushings. Not perfect, but close enough to tweak in on final assembly.

Also figured out why the wiper mech was binding, we had the linkage in exactly backward. It only fits two ways, we had a 50/50 shot

[TA_C10]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks Kevin. I got that door gap tightened up pretty well by removing the big spacer/washer from the core support bushings. Not perfect, but close enough to tweak in on final assembly.

Would you mind elaborating on this a little more? Are you talking about the 2 main bolts that hold the core support to the frame, or something else? I'm trying to figure out how your door gap is affected... ty sir.

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[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by chev-obsession

I occasionally peak in on this build thread and I love it. I wish I had your patience! Very clean work you do!

Much appreciated I may have to expedite some of the process; big changes coming again soon for the family

Originally Posted by LT7A

This is good reading and I will be tuned in to see you get it back on the road. Thanks for taking the time to post all the information and tell us about the process – jotted down some notes. Very cool truck. Subtlety and simplicity go a long way in making a spectacular ride. My road-going efforts tend to be a little more Square, but I have always kept an eye on these trucks.

Thanks a lot! Subtle is definitely my style

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I like the steady progress, very clean and fresh!

Thanks, coming right along

Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Chris, I picked up the rear gravel guards from Mike tonight. Will see about getting them to you asap. Maybe Steven and I can make another run up to you and deliver them in person or even better at the Marksville show!

Awesome, thanks, and that would be great! I should be back in the saddle by then.

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Would you mind elaborating on this a little more? Are you talking about the 2 main bolts that hold the core support to the frame, or something else? I'm trying to figure out how your door gap is affected... ty sir.

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Yes, removed a big washer/spacer from the core support bushing, which allows the whole front clip to tilt down in the front, aligning the back of the fender with the front of the door. The gap was tight at the cowl and loose at the rocker. Probably the right way to do it is to shim the cab up, but it’s already aligned with the bed and the easier way is to drop to front down a touch.

[gringoloco]

On a little bit of a truck hiatus due to military obligations, but just got the message that my Hart Fab tubs are done. Josh builds high quality, hand-fabricated parts and these should be a real time saver. Stoked on how they turned out

[65StreetCruiser]

Door gaps do look good. Yeah Chris, that's how I roll, if there is a way to put it in backward then backward it will be the first time. lol

[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Door gaps do look good. Yeah Chris, that's how I roll, if there is a way to put it in backward then backward it will be the first time. lol

[rustytruck50]

[rustytruck50]

Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Door gaps do look good. Yeah Chris, that's how I roll, if there is a way to put it in backward then backward it will be the first time. lol

We must be brothers from different Mothers!

[rustytruck50]

I agree with your Silverado's white support bars. I work in a Chevy dealer parts department and see those loose on the shelf....the first thing i think when I see them is a large set of BMX handlebars

[chev-obsession]

I occasionally peak in on this build thread and I love it. I wish I had your patience! Very clean work you do!

[LT7A]

This is good reading and I will be tuned in to see you get it back on the road. Thanks for taking the time to post all the information and tell us about the process – jotted down some notes. Very cool truck. Subtlety and simplicity go a long way in making a spectacular ride. My road-going efforts tend to be a little more Square, but I have always kept an eye on these trucks.

[mcbassin]

I like the steady progress, very clean and fresh!