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Weasel Diesel · 10-29-2011, 09:38 AM

Picked up this little jewel this past week. Not much cancer, but does have some creased dents that is gonna require some panel replacement. First off, I see the factory 4.3 4bbl eng has to go. Well Guys & Gals, I guess you have to start somewhere... So here we go....

75ChevyGuy · 10-29-2011, 11:07 AM

Doesn't look too bad from the pictures. What are your plans for it?

Weasel Diesel · 10-29-2011, 05:18 PM

Well, the truck was originally a 3spd truck and has been converted to a TH350. I wanted to put a 4spd in it, but the tranny is in such good condition, I think I'll keep it in there. I have a fresh 30 over 350 on a stand that I'm gonna put in it, get the body work done, then go back solid red...( I kinda like it ). Some new wheels and tires, and a new interior. Not gonna lower her though...I am kinda partial to it the way it is. By the time I am done, I will owe LMC my soul probably...

Weasel Diesel · 10-30-2011, 07:35 AM

The engine, I had in another ride I was doing,... a 32 Graffiti coupe. However, after the economy took a dump, I had to go to a project more affordable. So I pulled this engine out, and it is the one going into the C10.

Pop's C-10 · 10-30-2011, 07:49 AM

beautiful engine

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel Diesel

Well, the truck was originally a 3spd truck and has been converted to a TH350. I wanted to put a 4spd in it, but the tranny is in such good condition, I think I'll keep it in there. I have a fresh 30 over 350 on a stand that I'm gonna put in it, get the body work done, then go back solid red...( I kinda like it ). Some new wheels and tires, and a new interior. Not gonna lower her though...I am kinda partial to it the way it is. By the time I am done, I will owe LMC my soul probably...

Please consider all vendors before getting too tied up with LMC. They aren't very competitive on pricing and their tech support is lacking.

Classic Parts up in Missouri is top notch. Great prices and honest to god GM parts people for tech support. They've even helped me find something when I call them with part number for obsolete GM parts. And, no I don't work for them, they have just treated me very well many times over the years and I'm loyal to them.

flamingbig10 · 10-30-2011, 02:33 PM

thats 350s a beaut

andrewmp6 · 10-31-2011, 04:15 AM

What no diesel lol.

Weasel Diesel · 12-31-2011, 10:29 PM

OK, finally got he v-6 out and the v-8 in and purring. The th350 was garbage when I found most of it in the pan. SO,... It is officially a 4spd now. I have to make some sort of adapter plate to mount the slave cylinder so it will work with the manual linkage bellhousing I used. I didnt bother painting the inner fenderwells or anything, because it is getting all new front end clip metal.

Gordonr1973 · 01-01-2012, 01:50 AM

Very nice so far!!

joe231 · 01-01-2012, 02:15 AM

Nice!!
X2 on Classic Parts!
They have treated me very well!
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Weasel Diesel · 01-03-2012, 10:31 AM

Yea, I think I'm gonna switch to Classic Parts. How is their shipping time? I'm starting to get Not so Fond of LMC. The last few dealings with them has not went smooth.

joe231 · 01-03-2012, 12:01 PM

When I was living in Oklahoma, it was 2-3 day from ordering to arrival.
Once I ordered online Sunday night and had parts Tuesday @ noon.
Being in Va., YMMV.
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Pop's C-10 · 01-04-2012, 02:11 PM

i love steppers

Weasel Diesel · 01-29-2012, 07:42 PM

Today I got the bracket finished that I custom made to mount the slave cylinder for the clutch.... Oh yea, it was a chore seeing I am running a Monza bellhousing and a Saginaw 4 spd out of a Vega. Got the bracket all finished and bolted on. I believe it will work well, as the curved fork seems to allow plenty of throw for clutch disengagement. I bolted on the clutch mas cyl, and only have to get a couple more things before I can drive it. I yet to have the clutch pressure hose, and reservoir. Seems around here those 2 parts are scarce. I'll probably have to order them from somewhere. WooHoo!!

Weasel Diesel · 02-28-2012, 06:59 PM

Well, got her on the road. It's fun as heck. Made up my body parts list and got my order in, doors, fenders, and alot of other stuff... UGH !! 2100.00 ...... I literally saw my VISA card melt.

Weasel Diesel · 06-03-2012, 09:34 PM

So here's what I been up to since the last post....

stepside83 · 06-03-2012, 09:41 PM

looking good i have an 83 stepside im doing, mine is gonna have air suspension, bigger wheels, but the rest will look stock, where did you get your rear fenders from i need a new one, thanks

Weasel Diesel · 06-03-2012, 09:42 PM

continued...

We're getting there !!!

Weasel Diesel · 06-03-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepside83

looking good i have an 83 stepside im doing, mine is gonna have air suspension, bigger wheels, but the rest will look stock, where did you get your rear fenders from i need a new one, thanks

lmc

10-29-2011, 09:38 AM	#1
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	86 C-10 Red Rod Project Picked up this little jewel this past week. Not much cancer, but does have some creased dents that is gonna require some panel replacement. First off, I see the factory 4.3 4bbl eng has to go. Well Guys & Gals, I guess you have to start somewhere... So here we go....

10-29-2011, 11:07 AM	#2
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project Doesn't look too bad from the pictures. What are your plans for it? __________________ 1975 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe (DD/WIP) 1989 Chevrolet C1500 reg cab stepside (Winter Truck) 1977 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 (Summer Cruiser)

10-29-2011, 05:18 PM	#3
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project Well, the truck was originally a 3spd truck and has been converted to a TH350. I wanted to put a 4spd in it, but the tranny is in such good condition, I think I'll keep it in there. I have a fresh 30 over 350 on a stand that I'm gonna put in it, get the body work done, then go back solid red...( I kinda like it ). Some new wheels and tires, and a new interior. Not gonna lower her though...I am kinda partial to it the way it is. By the time I am done, I will owe LMC my soul probably...

10-30-2011, 07:35 AM	#4
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project The engine, I had in another ride I was doing,... a 32 Graffiti coupe. However, after the economy took a dump, I had to go to a project more affordable. So I pulled this engine out, and it is the one going into the C10. Last edited by Weasel Diesel; 10-30-2011 at 07:49 AM.

10-30-2011, 07:49 AM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project beautiful engine __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-30-2011, 02:33 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project thats 350s a beaut __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-31-2011, 04:15 AM	#8
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project What no diesel lol.

12-31-2011, 10:29 PM	#9
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project OK, finally got he v-6 out and the v-8 in and purring. The th350 was garbage when I found most of it in the pan. SO,... It is officially a 4spd now. I have to make some sort of adapter plate to mount the slave cylinder so it will work with the manual linkage bellhousing I used. I didnt bother painting the inner fenderwells or anything, because it is getting all new front end clip metal.

01-01-2012, 01:50 AM	#10
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project Very nice so far!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

01-01-2012, 02:15 AM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project Nice!! X2 on Classic Parts! They have treated me very well! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-03-2012, 10:31 AM	#12
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project Yea, I think I'm gonna switch to Classic Parts. How is their shipping time? I'm starting to get Not so Fond of LMC. The last few dealings with them has not went smooth.

01-03-2012, 12:01 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project When I was living in Oklahoma, it was 2-3 day from ordering to arrival. Once I ordered online Sunday night and had parts Tuesday @ noon. Being in Va., YMMV. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-04-2012, 02:11 PM	#14
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project i love steppers __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

01-29-2012, 07:42 PM	#15
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project Today I got the bracket finished that I custom made to mount the slave cylinder for the clutch.... Oh yea, it was a chore seeing I am running a Monza bellhousing and a Saginaw 4 spd out of a Vega. Got the bracket all finished and bolted on. I believe it will work well, as the curved fork seems to allow plenty of throw for clutch disengagement. I bolted on the clutch mas cyl, and only have to get a couple more things before I can drive it. I yet to have the clutch pressure hose, and reservoir. Seems around here those 2 parts are scarce. I'll probably have to order them from somewhere. WooHoo!!

02-28-2012, 06:59 PM	#16
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project Well, got her on the road. It's fun as heck. Made up my body parts list and got my order in, doors, fenders, and alot of other stuff... UGH !! 2100.00 ...... I literally saw my VISA card melt.



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06-03-2012, 09:34 PM	#17
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project So here's what I been up to since the last post....

06-03-2012, 09:41 PM	#18
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project looking good i have an 83 stepside im doing, mine is gonna have air suspension, bigger wheels, but the rest will look stock, where did you get your rear fenders from i need a new one, thanks

06-03-2012, 09:42 PM	#19
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: 86 C-10 Red Rod Project continued... We're getting there !!!

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