LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968Mann · 02-06-2013, 02:06 AM

Have been on the site for a little bit and been learning a lot from everyone. I bought a 1968 SWB a little over a year and finally getting around to doing something. I had been gathering parts and researching what I wanted to do on my build.

This originally started as what was going be an all original build with a mild 350 motor but I got to looking at other builds on here and started getting "bad" ideas!! Now instead of a mild built 350 and original truck I have decided that I am going to be putting a 6.2 LSX376 motor mated to a T56 Magnum 6 speed transmission. It will run a original 12 bolt reared with 3.73 gears. I wanted the 6 speed just to give me that double overdrive so I can get some what decent MPG's when going down the highway.

Anyways enough talking. Hope you all will enjoy this as much as I have! I am starting the thread a little late and have already made some progress on the truck.

These are when I first got it home and started tearing it apart. Also just a picture of my shop where most of this will be taking place. You can see the bed off to the side of the shop. Not sure why I didn't have any of the truck all together :/

Zack

builtbyKane · 02-06-2013, 09:29 AM

Looks like another cool build near me.
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STOCKISH · 02-06-2013, 03:17 PM

Awesome plans, doesnt look like much of a lack of work space! You should have PLENTY of room in there!

1968Mann · 02-06-2013, 03:49 PM

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Awesome plans, doesnt look like much of a lack of work space! You should have PLENTY of room in there!

I sure hope so! Its a 40x50. You'd be surprised how fast its filled up with all the junk I have and others thinking its a free storage shed!!
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502ms · 02-09-2013, 08:44 PM

Oh cool. Another LSx/t56 build.
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1968Mann · 02-09-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ms

Oh cool. Another LSx/t56 build.
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Haha sarcasm?! I saw your build a couple days ago. Looks good!

Got more pictures headed this way if I can ever sit down for a few minutes and upload pics to the computer.
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1968Mann · 02-10-2013, 12:11 AM

Thought I would go ahead and upload a couple of panels I have been working on. I started taking a collision repair course and the teacher is letting me bring my own stuff in with the truck and letting me work on it. Its been great since I get to learn everything but also get my truck done at the same time. At least body work wise.

I have really enjoyed getting to do this and I now have a lot of respect for you all that do this stuff for a living and you guys that do these crazy custom trucks. Very fun stuff but it really isn't as easy as people think it might be!

1968Mann · 02-10-2013, 12:19 AM

I have got both fenders, tailgate, and hood all done and primed then blocked with 180 and re-primed. I am ready to sand with 320/400 and seal it again and lay some color. I haven't done any of this work body or spraying before but I sure am addicted to spraying! Its awesome to see what can be done with paint.

The paint I am using is a Nissan color. I am a fan of anything blue so of course I went with a blue! Its got like 55 grams of blue pearl in the gallon of paint I bought. I don't have a picture of it in the sun but it sure is sweet in my opinion.

This truck was going to be a original restore and changed once I got going in class. I decided I wanted to just make this one to my own taste and maybe the next one I can do as an original!

502ms · 02-10-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968Mann

Haha sarcasm?! I saw your build a couple days ago. Looks good!

Got more pictures headed this way if I can ever sit down for a few minutes and upload pics to the computer.
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Nooooooo. No sarcasm! I am just happy to have someone else to bounce ideas off of. LOL.
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502ms · 02-10-2013, 12:31 PM

That blue is so sexy. Very nice
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1968Mann · 02-10-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ms

Nooooooo. No sarcasm! I am just happy to have someone else to bounce ideas off of. LOL.
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That blue is so sexy. Very nice
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I didnt think it was but hard to tell in text form! Have you already got your motor and trans mounted? Im still trying to figure out if its going to require a high hump or not!

Thanks. The blue is really eye catching in the sunlight!
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502ms · 02-10-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968Mann

I didnt think it was but hard to tell in text form! Have you already got your motor and trans mounted? Im still trying to figure out if its going to require a high hump or not!

Thanks. The blue is really eye catching in the sunlight!
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I have not mounted it yet, but I did buy a high hump so that I can be ready to go when we drop the cab back on the frame.
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1968Mann · 02-11-2013, 01:10 AM

Got the tail gate all done and primed. I have started on one bed side getting it stripped down and start on the body work. For an original bedside I was amazed how well it was and there is not a drop of filler in it! I will get the dents hammered out the best I can and will do some filing and fill what I have to. Trying to put the least amount of filler in this truck that I can!

Wondering about going back and welding up the holes for the upper trim on the tail gate. I am not using any moulding on the truck and really like the clean look the ass end of these trucks have with out any trim around the lights and across the tail gate.

1968Mann · 02-11-2013, 01:15 AM

Thought I would give a little sneak peak at the motor that will be going in this truck!

Ghostryder79 · 02-11-2013, 01:32 AM

Sex-Y!!

502ms · 02-13-2013, 07:01 AM

I like the clean ass as well. That motor is looking beautiful!

darkhorse970 · 02-17-2013, 08:53 AM

Nice color, and I'm very interested in seeing how the engine/trans combo turns out.

trkfrk · 02-17-2013, 12:49 PM

Nice build! I like the powertrain choice. Keep the pics coming...

Riveted1 · 06-11-2013, 09:12 PM

Any progress??

mikeleeshields · 06-11-2013, 10:52 PM

Very nice build so far. I wish I had clean sheetmetal to work with from the start, it would make things so much easier. Nice engine by the way.

Hardesty454 · 06-11-2013, 11:39 PM

Good choice on motor. I like the color... and Im not really a fan of blue (mainly because its the Mother in laws favorite color and she goes a bit overboard with it)

502ms · 06-12-2013, 04:50 AM

Did you quit on us?
Lets see some tire smoking action!
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Low Elco · 06-12-2013, 08:23 AM

That's like lookin' up Jennifer Aniston's skirt! Love the blue, too. Tell me this is still rolling!

mcbassin · 06-12-2013, 11:17 AM

awesome project. I'm in

buckwild27 · 06-12-2013, 04:34 PM

awesome count me in.I'm looking at doing the same to my 68.

02-06-2013, 02:06 AM	#1
1968Mann Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NWA, Arkansas Posts: 343	LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Have been on the site for a little bit and been learning a lot from everyone. I bought a 1968 SWB a little over a year and finally getting around to doing something. I had been gathering parts and researching what I wanted to do on my build. This originally started as what was going be an all original build with a mild 350 motor but I got to looking at other builds on here and started getting "bad" ideas!! Now instead of a mild built 350 and original truck I have decided that I am going to be putting a 6.2 LSX376 motor mated to a T56 Magnum 6 speed transmission. It will run a original 12 bolt reared with 3.73 gears. I wanted the 6 speed just to give me that double overdrive so I can get some what decent MPG's when going down the highway. Anyways enough talking. Hope you all will enjoy this as much as I have! I am starting the thread a little late and have already made some progress on the truck. These are when I first got it home and started tearing it apart. Also just a picture of my shop where most of this will be taking place. You can see the bed off to the side of the shop. Not sure why I didn't have any of the truck all together :/ Zack Attached Images

02-06-2013, 09:29 AM	#2
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Looks like another cool build near me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

02-06-2013, 03:17 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Awesome plans, doesnt look like much of a lack of work space! You should have PLENTY of room in there! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-09-2013, 08:44 PM	#5
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Oh cool. Another LSx/t56 build. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

02-10-2013, 12:11 AM	#7
1968Mann Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NWA, Arkansas Posts: 343	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Thought I would go ahead and upload a couple of panels I have been working on. I started taking a collision repair course and the teacher is letting me bring my own stuff in with the truck and letting me work on it. Its been great since I get to learn everything but also get my truck done at the same time. At least body work wise. I have really enjoyed getting to do this and I now have a lot of respect for you all that do this stuff for a living and you guys that do these crazy custom trucks. Very fun stuff but it really isn't as easy as people think it might be! Attached Images

02-10-2013, 12:19 AM	#8
1968Mann Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NWA, Arkansas Posts: 343	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build I have got both fenders, tailgate, and hood all done and primed then blocked with 180 and re-primed. I am ready to sand with 320/400 and seal it again and lay some color. I haven't done any of this work body or spraying before but I sure am addicted to spraying! Its awesome to see what can be done with paint. The paint I am using is a Nissan color. I am a fan of anything blue so of course I went with a blue! Its got like 55 grams of blue pearl in the gallon of paint I bought. I don't have a picture of it in the sun but it sure is sweet in my opinion. This truck was going to be a original restore and changed once I got going in class. I decided I wanted to just make this one to my own taste and maybe the next one I can do as an original! Attached Images

02-10-2013, 12:31 PM	#10
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build That blue is so sexy. Very nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

02-11-2013, 01:10 AM	#13
1968Mann Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NWA, Arkansas Posts: 343	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Got the tail gate all done and primed. I have started on one bed side getting it stripped down and start on the body work. For an original bedside I was amazed how well it was and there is not a drop of filler in it! I will get the dents hammered out the best I can and will do some filing and fill what I have to. Trying to put the least amount of filler in this truck that I can! Wondering about going back and welding up the holes for the upper trim on the tail gate. I am not using any moulding on the truck and really like the clean look the ass end of these trucks have with out any trim around the lights and across the tail gate. Attached Images

02-11-2013, 01:15 AM	#14
1968Mann Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NWA, Arkansas Posts: 343	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Thought I would give a little sneak peak at the motor that will be going in this truck! Attached Images

02-11-2013, 01:32 AM	#15
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Sex-Y!! __________________ 2007 VW GTI - SOLD, 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Hemi 4x4 - TRADED (POS), 2006 Silverado 2500 Dirtymax, 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R (wrecked), 2006 SV650, 2015 ZX-6R 1968 C10 CST LWB "..... Long beds are like the slightly chubbier sisters to the hot chick, still cute with a lot more to like. hahahaha!" - OrtegaMotor

02-13-2013, 07:01 AM	#16
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build I like the clean ass as well. That motor is looking beautiful! __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

02-17-2013, 08:53 AM	#17
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Nice color, and I'm very interested in seeing how the engine/trans combo turns out. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

02-17-2013, 12:49 PM	#18
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Nice build! I like the powertrain choice. Keep the pics coming... __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

06-11-2013, 09:12 PM	#19
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Any progress?? __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

06-11-2013, 10:52 PM	#20
mikeleeshields Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Camden, Ohio Posts: 594	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Very nice build so far. I wish I had clean sheetmetal to work with from the start, it would make things so much easier. Nice engine by the way. __________________ 1970 SWB Got My PB Suspension It's On Now- 1970 SWB - Porterbuilt to the Extreme Mike



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06-11-2013, 11:39 PM	#21
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Good choice on motor. I like the color... and Im not really a fan of blue (mainly because its the Mother in laws favorite color and she goes a bit overboard with it) __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

06-12-2013, 04:50 AM	#22
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build Did you quit on us? Lets see some tire smoking action! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

06-12-2013, 08:23 AM	#23
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build That's like lookin' up Jennifer Aniston's skirt! Love the blue, too. Tell me this is still rolling! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-12-2013, 11:17 AM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build awesome project. I'm in __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-12-2013, 04:34 PM	#25
buckwild27 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: south dakota Posts: 12	Re: LSX376/T56 Magnum First Restomod Build awesome count me in.I'm looking at doing the same to my 68.

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