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jhamrick512 · 12-29-2010, 07:41 PM

New to the forum thought Id say hello.
I have a 78 short bed C 10. It has been my daily until the old motor gave out and threw a rod on my way back to Austin from Waco.
Any one from the Austin Tx area know of some good shops. Im planing on picking up a long block and hopefully a 700r tranny this week.

*nbpro* · 12-29-2010, 07:42 PM

to da site nice truck but we need more pics

S10Fan · 12-29-2010, 08:56 PM

Welcome from Virginia!

Restrorob · 12-29-2010, 10:05 PM

Welcome Aboard from Floriduh !

Have any problems with nose bleeds while driving ?

Do you have any other plans for it ?

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Originally Posted by nbpro

nice truck but we need more pics

Agreed.....

hotrod_991 · 12-29-2010, 10:22 PM

welcome from Ft. Hood area!!! nice but deff more pics. theres a few others here from austin area too

manimal · 12-29-2010, 11:08 PM

Welcome to the fambly...from SUNNY...'er uh RAINY SOCAL!

**78 Big10 454** · 12-29-2010, 11:48 PM

While I'm drying out, I echo Manimal's welcome to the Board. I'm rather fond of 78 C-10's myself. Wealth of knowledge here, so take advantage of it. Glad to have you on board.

Magnimike1 · 12-30-2010, 12:01 AM

Welcome from Cowtown.

8T3GMC · 12-30-2010, 01:53 AM

Welcome to the board. I am Patrick. I have an 83 GMC seirra classic that I have a lot done to it.

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-30-2010, 04:40 AM

Welcome from the biggest state in the Union!!! ALASKA!!!!

And hang in there I'm sure someone from your neck-o-the-woods will chime in about a good shop to either do the work for ya if'n that's what your after.

**Clyde65** · 12-30-2010, 09:16 AM

Did I hear someone say LSx swap?

Welcome from your northern neighbor! Fort Worth that is!

vtwinsport · 12-30-2010, 12:18 PM

You might try Austin quality engine- on north lamar- 836-9222, they have different levels of quality. long block I got had crappy heads but the block was good
Or, Austin Performance- 10716 North lamar- 832-5566, I always had good success there.
Welcome.

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Originally Posted by jhamrick512

....Any one from the Austin Tx area know of some good shops....

canadian trucker · 12-30-2010, 02:32 PM

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Da88burban · 12-30-2010, 08:19 PM

Welcome from South Carolina and I really need your truck.

I have a perfect engine and trans for it.

jhamrick512 · 12-30-2010, 11:19 PM

Heres a few more pics
Including one of the tired old 350 that gave out

motornut · 12-30-2010, 11:23 PM

Welcome to the right place to be square lol

zimmstoy · 12-30-2010, 11:42 PM

Welcome. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I have a block here that may help you out from a 74 SWB (came out of jonboys truck). The engine needs to be resealed but runs excellent and ran great prior to removal for a TBI swap. I still have it attached to a Turbo350 transmission. PM me if you are interested and we can meet up. I am in Cedar Park.

jhamrick512 · 12-31-2010, 01:12 PM

Thank you for the offer but I just lined up a long block this morning. Now just trying to find a 700r tranny. A guy in SA said he would rebuild me one and throw in the torque converter, TV cable, and wiring kit for the lock up for 1250. seems like a decent deal to me but since I have alittle time to play with figured Id shop around, any ideas from the TX guys would be appreciated

Jonboy · 12-31-2010, 04:24 PM

That seems a little high. You are almost into Gearstar/Bowtie Overdrives/Phoenix price point there. There is an Eagle Transmission shop in Arlington that will do a 700R4 for $495, I would try to find a similar shop locally. Check CL, too. Also, you will need to shorten the driveshaft a little bit, and most likely move the crossmember cack just a little too. That is what I am having to do.

Check out this TCC kit. It's a little cheaper than the Painless kit, and has the brake switch already, too. http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=332

jhamrick512 · 12-31-2010, 04:32 PM

theres a eagle here in north austin. currently calling around to see if i even can come across a old tranny near by to have rebuilt

12-29-2010, 07:41 PM	#1
jhamrick512 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 12	New to forum New to the forum thought Id say hello. I have a 78 short bed C 10. It has been my daily until the old motor gave out and threw a rod on my way back to Austin from Waco. Any one from the Austin Tx area know of some good shops. Im planing on picking up a long block and hopefully a 700r tranny this week. Attached Images

12-29-2010, 07:42 PM	#2
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: New to forum to da site nice truck but we need more pics Last edited by nbpro; 12-29-2010 at 07:45 PM.

12-29-2010, 08:56 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: New to forum Welcome from Virginia! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

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hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: New to forum welcome from Ft. Hood area!!! nice but deff more pics. theres a few others here from austin area too __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

12-29-2010, 11:08 PM	#6
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: New to forum Welcome to the fambly...from SUNNY...'er uh RAINY SOCAL! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

12-29-2010, 11:48 PM	#7
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: New to forum While I'm drying out, I echo Manimal's welcome to the Board. I'm rather fond of 78 C-10's myself. Wealth of knowledge here, so take advantage of it. Glad to have you on board.

12-30-2010, 12:01 AM	#8
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12-30-2010, 01:53 AM	#9
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12-30-2010, 09:16 AM	#11
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12-30-2010, 11:19 PM	#15
jhamrick512 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 12	Re: New to forum Heres a few more pics Including one of the tired old 350 that gave out Attached Images

12-30-2010, 11:23 PM	#16
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12-30-2010, 11:42 PM	#17
zimmstoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 214	Re: New to forum Welcome. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I have a block here that may help you out from a 74 SWB (came out of jonboys truck). The engine needs to be resealed but runs excellent and ran great prior to removal for a TBI swap. I still have it attached to a Turbo350 transmission. PM me if you are interested and we can meet up. I am in Cedar Park. __________________ Kind Regards, Scott



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12-31-2010, 01:12 PM	#18
jhamrick512 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 12	Re: New to forum Thank you for the offer but I just lined up a long block this morning. Now just trying to find a 700r tranny. A guy in SA said he would rebuild me one and throw in the torque converter, TV cable, and wiring kit for the lock up for 1250. seems like a decent deal to me but since I have alittle time to play with figured Id shop around, any ideas from the TX guys would be appreciated

12-31-2010, 04:24 PM	#19
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: New to forum That seems a little high. You are almost into Gearstar/Bowtie Overdrives/Phoenix price point there. There is an Eagle Transmission shop in Arlington that will do a 700R4 for $495, I would try to find a similar shop locally. Check CL, too. Also, you will need to shorten the driveshaft a little bit, and most likely move the crossmember cack just a little too. That is what I am having to do. Check out this TCC kit. It's a little cheaper than the Painless kit, and has the brake switch already, too. http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=332 __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 12-31-2010 at 04:27 PM.

12-31-2010, 04:32 PM	#20
jhamrick512 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 12	Re: New to forum theres a eagle here in north austin. currently calling around to see if i even can come across a old tranny near by to have rebuilt __________________ -78 Chevy C 10 (350/700r) Last edited by jhamrick512; 12-31-2010 at 04:34 PM.

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