Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 01:20 PM

I have been following this page for years and have enjoyed following member builds and decided it was time to post one of my current builds.
First off I purchased a 1978 Chevy SWB C10 from a local dealer in town when I was in high school (around 1999), it was a factory big block black with red interior and was still wearing its original paint. I drove it for a while and decided I wanted something different and sold it, I shouldn't have! That was a long time ago and over the years I told myself I would buy another one day. I was headed into town one day and saw this truck at a friends business for sale, I called him and we made a deal on it in July of 2015. It is a 1976 Chevrolet C10 SWB and he purchased it from a fellow member on this forum. First thing I did when I purchased it was order wheels, tires, brakes and all new suspension. It has been a work in progress since. November 11, 2016 I pulled the motor and trans for a severe under hood makeover and LS swap and I m getting close to finishing it.

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 01:26 PM

Polished the paint, new carpet, headliner, dash pad, instrument cluster lens, and front and rear sway bars.

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 01:29 PM

LS swap time

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 01:31 PM

and progress

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 01:33 PM

I forgot to mention its getting a little boost

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 01:36 PM

Also installing a set of Slosh Tubz inner fender filler panels to clean up the engine bay.

tinydb84 · 02-01-2017, 02:21 PM

Nice truck!!

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tinydb84

Nice truck!!

Thank you!

Low Elco · 02-01-2017, 02:29 PM

Oh, my. This oughta be exciting! Nice truck! Are you doing LST? C10s in the Park?

mrods72 · 02-01-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Oh, my. This oughta be exciting! Nice truck! Are you doing LST? C10s in the Park?

Thank You! I don't think I will be bringing anything to LST, I went last year with a friend and it took us two hours to get in the gate. I will be at C10s in the park again this year, that is a great show!

f.monroe · 02-05-2017, 01:11 PM

Its coming along nicely .Glad to see it getting some attention .

Sik66 · 02-05-2017, 11:14 PM

Looks good!....super sleeper!.....how'd you find the fit on that TRICK turbo manifold?...what engine mounts you running?....plenty clearance?

mrods72 · 02-06-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sik66

Looks good!....super sleeper!.....how'd you find the fit on that TRICK turbo manifold?...what engine mounts you running?....plenty clearance?

Thank you! The manifold fits great with a little work. I had to massage the top of the engine stand on the right side a little, about a 1" of it. The engine stand has two raised bumps in it and the one closest to the firewall needed to be flattened out, I heated it with the torch and hammered it down just until it was as flat as the engine stand. I am running Dirty Dingo 73-87 motor mounts and I added some 3/8" plate in between the engine and the dirty dingo mount to allow added clearance for the manifold from the frame rail. Also the dirty dingo mounts are slotted and the motor is pushed over to the left side as far as the slots would allow.

mrods72 · 02-06-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Its coming along nicely .Glad to see it getting some attention .

Thank You! Are you planning to attend the car show in Bellville on March 11th? If so I plan to have it there.

SCOTI · 02-07-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mrods72

Thank You! I don't think I will be bringing anything to LST, I went last year with a friend and it took us two hours to get in the gate. I will be at C10s in the park again this year, that is a great show!

Just park over in the spectator group. That's what I do (for the same reason).... It still takes an hour just to reach the spectators lot though but saves you big-time on the exiting delays

mrods72 · 02-07-2017, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Just park over in the spectator group. That's what I do (for the same reason).... It still takes an hour just to reach the spectators lot though but saves you big-time on the exiting delays

Thanks for the info.

mrods72 · 02-06-2017, 02:41 PM

Made some headway this weekend, I am really close to starting it. I need to finish the charge pipe fab, fuel lines, vacuum lines, install my boost and air fuel gauge and fill it up with transmission fluid. I'm getting anxious!

Tbags81C10 · 02-06-2017, 09:50 PM

Do you happen to remember the specs on your turbo? and what trans are you running??

looking to 4.8LS swap my c10 after added bags and a dually rear end, definitely going to be following your build closely.

mrods72 · 02-07-2017, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbags81C10

Do you happen to remember the specs on your turbo? and what trans are you running??

looking to 4.8LS swap my c10 after added bags and a dually rear end, definitely going to be following your build closely.

The turbo has a 76mm compressor wheel and .96 ar exhaust housing
Transmission is a built 4L80E

77BBGMC · 02-12-2017, 10:47 PM

Cool pickup!

mrods72 · 02-14-2017, 12:03 PM

It's ALIVE!!! I worked my butt off Friday and Saturday getting the charge piping, vacuum lines and fuel system finished up. My buddy came by at 3:00pm Saturday and flashed the ECM and it started right up! I'm super excited and ready to take it for a spin!

daddyjeep · 02-14-2017, 01:40 PM

Congrats...waiting patiently for a video.

mrods72 · 02-14-2017, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Congrats...waiting patiently for a video.

Thank you! Working on posting a video now.

Low Elco · 02-14-2017, 02:23 PM

Awesome! Looks great!

mrods72 · 02-14-2017, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Awesome! Looks great!

Thank You!

02-01-2017, 01:20 PM	#1
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build I have been following this page for years and have enjoyed following member builds and decided it was time to post one of my current builds. First off I purchased a 1978 Chevy SWB C10 from a local dealer in town when I was in high school (around 1999), it was a factory big block black with red interior and was still wearing its original paint. I drove it for a while and decided I wanted something different and sold it, I shouldn't have! That was a long time ago and over the years I told myself I would buy another one day. I was headed into town one day and saw this truck at a friends business for sale, I called him and we made a deal on it in July of 2015. It is a 1976 Chevrolet C10 SWB and he purchased it from a fellow member on this forum. First thing I did when I purchased it was order wheels, tires, brakes and all new suspension. It has been a work in progress since. November 11, 2016 I pulled the motor and trans for a severe under hood makeover and LS swap and I m getting close to finishing it. Attached Images

02-01-2017, 01:26 PM	#2
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Polished the paint, new carpet, headliner, dash pad, instrument cluster lens, and front and rear sway bars. Attached Images

02-01-2017, 01:29 PM	#3
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build LS swap time Attached Images

02-01-2017, 01:31 PM	#4
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build and progress Attached Images

02-01-2017, 01:33 PM	#5
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build I forgot to mention its getting a little boost Attached Images

02-01-2017, 01:36 PM	#6
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Also installing a set of Slosh Tubz inner fender filler panels to clean up the engine bay. Attached Images

02-01-2017, 02:21 PM	#7
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Nice truck!! __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

02-01-2017, 02:29 PM	#9
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Oh, my. This oughta be exciting! Nice truck! Are you doing LST? C10s in the Park? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-05-2017, 01:11 PM	#11
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Its coming along nicely .Glad to see it getting some attention . Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-05-2017, 11:14 PM	#12
Sik66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Qld Australia Posts: 70	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Looks good!....super sleeper!.....how'd you find the fit on that TRICK turbo manifold?...what engine mounts you running?....plenty clearance?

02-06-2017, 02:41 PM	#17
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Made some headway this weekend, I am really close to starting it. I need to finish the charge pipe fab, fuel lines, vacuum lines, install my boost and air fuel gauge and fill it up with transmission fluid. I'm getting anxious! Attached Images

02-06-2017, 09:50 PM	#18
Tbags81C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: charlotte Posts: 6	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Do you happen to remember the specs on your turbo? and what trans are you running?? looking to 4.8LS swap my c10 after added bags and a dually rear end, definitely going to be following your build closely.

02-12-2017, 10:47 PM	#20
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Cool pickup!

02-14-2017, 12:03 PM	#21
mrods72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 64	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build It's ALIVE!!! I worked my butt off Friday and Saturday getting the charge piping, vacuum lines and fuel system finished up. My buddy came by at 3:00pm Saturday and flashed the ECM and it started right up! I'm super excited and ready to take it for a spin! Attached Images

02-14-2017, 01:40 PM	#22
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Congrats...waiting patiently for a video. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514



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02-14-2017, 02:23 PM	#24
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Honey Dripper 1976 C10 build Awesome! Looks great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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