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10-25-2016, 07:21 AM
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AWD c10
Started this post in the suspension section but thought some might like see my insanity. Here's what I started with.
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10-25-2016, 07:24 AM
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Re: AWD c10
Needing a newer engine I found a 2011 GMC AWD Savana for sale and naturally thought why not use the entire running gear. Sounded real good at the time
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10-25-2016, 07:27 AM
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Re: AWD c10
Fast forward nine months and this is what I have.
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10-25-2016, 07:30 AM
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Re: AWD c10
The first out of many times placing the body on the van frame.
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10-25-2016, 07:34 AM
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Re: AWD c10
Nothing beats bleeding hyro boost brakes for about 2 hours.
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10-25-2016, 07:37 AM
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Re: AWD c10
Side shot.
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10-25-2016, 08:24 AM
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Re: AWD c10
Interesting project. Did you get any more assembly pictures?
I love the truck by the way. |
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10-25-2016, 06:38 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Here's some
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10-25-2016, 06:39 PM
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Re: AWD c10
More.
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10-25-2016, 06:41 PM
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Re: AWD c10
The van frame with a notch
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10-25-2016, 06:43 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Cab set on and repeatedly taken off about 20 times, just great fun stuff.
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10-25-2016, 06:45 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Front clip mock up.
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10-25-2016, 06:48 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Rewind to this fun and totally safe drive with my daughter on some lawn chairs held down by rope! So stupid yet so fun and I'm an ER nurse!
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10-25-2016, 06:51 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Had to do some cab surgery for the transfer case to fit with how low I wanted the cab.
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10-25-2016, 06:54 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Random frame pictures.
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10-25-2016, 06:56 PM
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Re: AWD c10
More randomness.
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10-25-2016, 06:58 PM
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Re: AWD c10
More strangeness.
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10-25-2016, 07:09 PM
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Re: AWD c10
The worst part of the build so far has been finding fittings for fuel/brakes/steering. I have researched on fuel fittings and tanks/pumps until my eye have bled. The engine fires right up, bleeding the hydro boost really did take 2 hours, have one more steering connection to make and shorten the rear driveline. It's been fun at times and exhausting the majority of the time but the end result, I feel, will be a blast to drive.
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10-26-2016, 08:26 AM
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Re: AWD c10
Looks like a very fun project! First one I've seen like this.
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10-26-2016, 05:13 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Like all these projects they start out so innocent then before you know it you have a perfectly fine c10 and a full size van carcass trying to become one. It truly is a mental illness!
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10-31-2016, 11:43 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Attached a 2000 something Malibu electronic fan I grabbed at the junkyard. Only needed some minor cut off wheel attention.
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10-31-2016, 11:51 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Picked up this old hood for a steal and have always loved the 1960 era Mopar hood scoops, so out came the cut off wheel. Not 100% sold on the outcome but it definitely gives the truck a meaner face. Yes the dents look just as big in person, I call it character.
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11-01-2016, 03:45 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Wow
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11-01-2016, 07:10 PM
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Re: AWD c10
I hope that's "wow, that cool" not "wow that's complete disaster "
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11-01-2016, 07:50 PM
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Re: AWD c10
Ha!!! Sorry man. Very cool.
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