Introduction and New Project '71 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Crushkrew · 11-21-2014, 03:43 PM

All,

Been a lurker for many years and just sold my 55 Belair....$ was burning a whole in my pocket so went out and bought a '71 C10 for a father/son project.

Son just turned 16 and this will be his daily driver.

1971 C10
Rebuilt 350 by PO
3 speed tranny w/floor shift by PO
manual steering and brakes
Stock suspension
chrome smoothies by PO
Side exit exhaust in wrong spot by PO

Plans for Build (simple things I can teach my son to do):
ECE 4/6 drop (seems to get great reviews here)
LCA mod
TH350 trans (have a nice built one, just need a mild stall converter)
replace worn out center support (super sloppy)
power steering box (thinking CPP 500 box?)
power brake booster and master
A/C - we live in FL (Vintage Air kit)
drill crossmember for exhaust routing and relocate exhaust and fill up the holes in bedsides
new rims/tires
maybe two tone the older home paint job by PO

Will post a build thread with some better pix once we get started...

**ho70** · 11-21-2014, 03:55 PM

First welcome, but....your son will drive too fast and it will cost as much as your '55, so I better take that nice, I mean fast money pit short box, off of your hands. The first thing I would do is the exhaust, eww, but have fun and enjoy

Sammy · 11-21-2014, 04:32 PM

Good start..Nothing beats a father/son project..build n enjoy it

R.L. · 11-21-2014, 10:14 PM

Welcome, great looking truck. Hope Ya'll enjoy the project.

Crushkrew · 01-09-2015, 12:34 PM

Last Weekend: My Son and I started on the C10 build.

-Removed Manual 3 speed and installed a built TH350 I had left over from another project.
-Built a shift podium to mount the pro-ratchet shifter within reach.

This weekend:

-CPP power brake booster going in.
-AGR PB Gear going in.

We are on our way...

Crushkrew · 01-09-2015, 12:38 PM

Also picked up new rims from Buckley...they looked killer on his kids truck...

markmdz · 01-09-2015, 04:03 PM

uh oh, this is gonna be a good one. ...I'm subscribed. Why not just keep this the build thread at this point. You're already on your way to a great start.

AirSpeed · 01-09-2015, 05:59 PM

Very cool truck!

Crushkrew · 01-09-2015, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markmdz

uh oh, this is gonna be a good one. ...I'm subscribed. Why not just keep this the build thread at this point. You're already on your way to a great start.

Good idea....

68basket · 01-09-2015, 08:18 PM

why is your trans crossmember mounted underneath the frame?

Crushkrew · 01-10-2015, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68basket

why is your trans crossmember mounted underneath the frame?

It's a CPP crossmember and it would not fit between rails. ..is it supposed too?? Does it need trimming too?

Advise is always welcome. ...thx!

Crushkrew · 01-10-2015, 12:29 AM

Should trans xmember be trimmed and installed like this?

Thought it was weird that it only fit hanging down. ...?

Crushkrew · 01-10-2015, 09:57 PM

New wheel...power steering box in tomorrow.

mud.man.rj · 01-10-2015, 10:02 PM

Good looking build, should be a great truck for the both of you to work on, can't go wrong with a C10. Big change already from the start.

Trcastan · 01-10-2015, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crushkrew

Also picked up new rims from Buckley...they looked killer on his kids truck...

Great looking truck. What size wheels and tires?

Crushkrew · 01-11-2015, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trcastan

Great looking truck. What size wheels and tires?

20x8.5 fronts - will run a 245 or 255

20x10 rears - will run a 295 or 315

Crushkrew · 01-11-2015, 01:13 PM

Ps & PB parts painted and ready for install.

Old manual box vs agr power box.

while we have it apart we realize the bearings in the column need to be replaced and then it started pouring.... going to push off till next weekend I guess....always the way it goes... :-)

Crushkrew · 01-27-2015, 01:41 AM

Fixed upside down trans mount install (shift cable not secured yet) ...don't know what I was thinking first time....; O

Rebuilt bearing etc and moved steeeing column down.

Installed ps box and pump.

Test fit headers...had to massage motor stand a little.

Next weekend : booster and master, pullies and alum heads and vintage Edelbrock manifold...

She is coming along.

Told son to come up with a name....

Crushkrew · 02-21-2015, 12:41 PM

Have been a little sidetracked with son'S C10...

Did motor cleanup today...B4 and after pics below.

Accessory drive system tonight.

Cut a flat face in domed water pump pulley to use mech fan.

ECE 4/6 drop coming next friday...hopefully.

magwakeenercew2jh · 02-21-2015, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crushkrew

Fixed upside down trans mount install (shift cable not secured yet) ...don't know what I was thinking first time....; O......
Told son to come up with a name....

Here's how I know I'm going to REALLY LIKE a Member...Of course, we ALL have fun and are friendly...But when a guy shows a mistake,
another Member doesn't jump in his face and simply offers a suggestion, then the guy makes the "fix" without a lot of fanfare...but with a
humble "thanks" and humor?

In my book, that's what it's all about, Boys and Girls.

Hey! Side note:

And, just my $.02.....
....How about a one piece driveshaft?

The name will come as the build progresses.

11SECSS · 02-21-2015, 03:34 PM

nice looking project so far its the same thing I'm trying to do to my 71 once it stops snowing here, cant wait to see it lowered down with the wheels on it .

mud.man.rj · 02-21-2015, 04:51 PM

What a huge difference on the engine, nice job. What brand valve covers are you using, clean covers, what is their cost like.

Crushkrew · 03-07-2015, 05:44 PM

Installed ECE 4/6 with CPP modulars today....time lapse video processing now.... will post link later...

Crushkrew · 03-07-2015, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

What a huge difference on the engine, nice job. What brand valve covers are you using, clean covers, what is their cost like.

They are a set of old moroso sheet aluminum ones I had on a 421 SBC....makes this little 350 look faster...

...

Don't remember the cost sorry...; (

Crushkrew · 03-07-2015, 08:08 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RidqGJrgKEQ

Time Lapse install vid...

11-21-2014, 03:43 PM	#1
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Introduction and New Project '71 C10 All, Been a lurker for many years and just sold my 55 Belair....$ was burning a whole in my pocket so went out and bought a '71 C10 for a father/son project. Son just turned 16 and this will be his daily driver. 1971 C10 Rebuilt 350 by PO 3 speed tranny w/floor shift by PO manual steering and brakes Stock suspension chrome smoothies by PO Side exit exhaust in wrong spot by PO Plans for Build (simple things I can teach my son to do): ECE 4/6 drop (seems to get great reviews here) LCA mod TH350 trans (have a nice built one, just need a mild stall converter) replace worn out center support (super sloppy) power steering box (thinking CPP 500 box?) power brake booster and master A/C - we live in FL (Vintage Air kit) drill crossmember for exhaust routing and relocate exhaust and fill up the holes in bedsides new rims/tires maybe two tone the older home paint job by PO Will post a build thread with some better pix once we get started... Attached Images

11-21-2014, 03:55 PM	#2
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 First welcome, but....your son will drive too fast and it will cost as much as your '55, so I better take that nice, I mean fast money pit short box, off of your hands. The first thing I would do is the exhaust, eww, but have fun and enjoy

11-21-2014, 04:32 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Good start..Nothing beats a father/son project..build n enjoy it __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

11-21-2014, 10:14 PM	#4
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Welcome, great looking truck. Hope Ya'll enjoy the project.

01-09-2015, 12:34 PM	#5
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Last Weekend: My Son and I started on the C10 build. -Removed Manual 3 speed and installed a built TH350 I had left over from another project. -Built a shift podium to mount the pro-ratchet shifter within reach. This weekend: -CPP power brake booster going in. -AGR PB Gear going in. We are on our way... Attached Images

01-09-2015, 12:38 PM	#6
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Also picked up new rims from Buckley...they looked killer on his kids truck... Attached Images

01-09-2015, 04:03 PM	#7
markmdz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 177	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 uh oh, this is gonna be a good one. ...I'm subscribed. Why not just keep this the build thread at this point. You're already on your way to a great start.

01-09-2015, 05:59 PM	#8
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Very cool truck! __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-09-2015, 08:18 PM	#10
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 why is your trans crossmember mounted underneath the frame?

01-10-2015, 12:29 AM	#12
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Should trans xmember be trimmed and installed like this? Thought it was weird that it only fit hanging down. ...? Attached Images

01-10-2015, 09:57 PM	#13
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 New wheel...power steering box in tomorrow. Attached Images

01-10-2015, 10:02 PM	#14
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Good looking build, should be a great truck for the both of you to work on, can't go wrong with a C10. Big change already from the start. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-11-2015, 01:13 PM	#17
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Ps & PB parts painted and ready for install. Old manual box vs agr power box. while we have it apart we realize the bearings in the column need to be replaced and then it started pouring.... going to push off till next weekend I guess....always the way it goes... :-) Attached Images

01-27-2015, 01:41 AM	#18
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Fixed upside down trans mount install (shift cable not secured yet) ...don't know what I was thinking first time....; O Rebuilt bearing etc and moved steeeing column down. Installed ps box and pump. Test fit headers...had to massage motor stand a little. Next weekend : booster and master, pullies and alum heads and vintage Edelbrock manifold... She is coming along. Told son to come up with a name.... Attached Images

02-21-2015, 12:41 PM	#19
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Have been a little sidetracked with son'S C10... Did motor cleanup today...B4 and after pics below. Accessory drive system tonight. Cut a flat face in domed water pump pulley to use mech fan. ECE 4/6 drop coming next friday...hopefully. Attached Images



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02-21-2015, 03:34 PM	#21
11SECSS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hampton Va Posts: 75	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 nice looking project so far its the same thing I'm trying to do to my 71 once it stops snowing here, cant wait to see it lowered down with the wheels on it .

02-21-2015, 04:51 PM	#22
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 What a huge difference on the engine, nice job. What brand valve covers are you using, clean covers, what is their cost like. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-07-2015, 05:44 PM	#23
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 Installed ECE 4/6 with CPP modulars today....time lapse video processing now.... will post link later... Attached Images Last edited by Crushkrew; 03-07-2015 at 05:58 PM.

03-07-2015, 08:08 PM	#25
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: Introduction and New Project '71 C10 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RidqGJrgKEQ Time Lapse install vid...

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