Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Dang..... remote reservior shocks @ that. You're 'investing' big-time on this one.

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Dude, your doing some awesome work!!

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I just hope it rides as good as it looks.

Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts....

The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...23Nov11006.jpg

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's....

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Very nice :thumbs:

This is a build I'm definitely watching.....

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Are you looking for something specific?

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

No, maybe that's the problem. Not looking for classic more late model.

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

I really like these (Boss 338), can get 8" front and 9.5" on rear.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...ax/Boss338.jpg

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Axles are in, wheel studs in, differental buttoned up, panhard bar installed.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...30Nov11004.jpghttp://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...30Nov11005.jpg
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

This is offically a LS Swap build: LS3 Gen IV 6.2L (376cu in), aluminum block & heads, 430 hp @ 5,900rpm, 424 lb.-ft @4,600rpm, max rpm 6,600.

My oldest son and 5 of his friends were working on one of their trucks in the shop when I got home, after I uncrated this beauty there was a moment of silence :lol:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...30Nov11008.jpghttp://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...30Nov11009.jpg
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Schwing!!!!:metal:

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Thanks, I hope so, I have four kids 3 are boys and the youngest is 10. I would hope this truck would make another 45 years for them.

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Thank you, please do I know i will be needing your advise more than you need mine.

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Wow your build is so clean looking.... awesome!

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

This is going to be one bad ass build.

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

looks like Chrismas came early this year .. thats a good choice in hp ..
the other build that im working on is an 1930 model a with ls3 with the 680el
it should fly i hope:lol:
Keep up the good work .:metal: it looks sweet so far :chevy:
Bill

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

My feelings exactly :metal:

Thanks, I've done the garage and messy shop build before, I'm digging this

I hope so, I'm really pleased so far

My 3/4 ton crew cab pick-up has 360hp, 430hp should get this little truck from point A to B :lol:

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Made some brackets for the Ride Height Sensors. Will cut tie-rod to length during final assembly.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...04Dec11001.jpg

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10
 

Weekend without parts :waah: so I worked on the engine lift me and my dad built 20+ years ago :bling:

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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
 

Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested. ;)

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
 

Thank you sir, yes I stare at it a lot :lol:

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
 

You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range....

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
 

So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed??????

Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy!

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
 

I've been watching your build, your shop has much better lighting and ventilation ;). I have already told my kids, there will be no selling of this truck. This build has been good therapy for my Mom she can't wait to take a ride in it.

As I get older I'm more interested in 30 to 75 than 0 to 60 I hope it will hook up for that???

Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
 

My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement.

Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways... :exit: