Project 1966 C-10 LSx

[66LSx]

*LAST UPDATE* 12/12/2013

Hey guys.... hope you enjoy the build thread.

Have a 1966 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet that was a running and driving truck w/ a 350 and a Super T-10.

Out it goes.... and in will be a 5.3/4L60e combo ('maybe' 6.0/4L80e... well $ee)

Project will be in winter phases while hopefully making it road worth to enjoy every summer. (Hey its Wisconsin....heated garage, project truck, beer... is about all there is during winter)

Phase 1: (Winter 2013-14')
Buy Truck -
Remove/Sell 350/T10 -
Install ECE - LS Mounting -
Find/Buy 5.3/4L60e Combo -
Re-wire entire truck AAW -
Install Boyd Fuel/Vette Reg -
Install Entropy Radiator -
Install/First Start LSx -
Driveshaft Rework -
Temp Exhaust -
Body Re-assemble -
First Drive -
Summer Enjoy-

Phase 2: (Winter 2014-15')
Chassis Rework
-Powder Coat
-Power Steering
-Power Disc
-Wheels (17-18's)
-2" Drop Tubular A's, 1-2" drop front *static*
-Drop Member/Trailing Arm upgrade, 5" drop rear *static*
-Reassemble w/ 'patina'd body

Phase 3: (Winter 2015-16')
Bodywork/Paint


Enjoy!
(sorry...uber pictures.... who doesn't like pictures ?!?)

Hauling her home.


Unloaded and into its new home.




The old 350/T10


Base Trim model




Pretty healthy for a Wisconsin truck... Although it will need rockers and corners,fender patches, and a bit of toe-board work... (cab mounts are beautiful).