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12-10-2019, 10:27 PM | #1 |
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Re: 85 C10 LT/6L80 Frame off build
Oh yeah I see it now haha. I read the whole build thread a few weeks ago when I started considering a 6l90 and have been going back and forth and was skimming today and reconsidering it again but not sure I want to cut it up. Beautiful build by the way
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12-12-2019, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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Great job on everything so far. LOL on the vette situation. I’ve known him for around 30 years now and you’re exactly right about him being picky. I’m sure it sees the inside of the garage much more than the outside, lol.
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01-17-2020, 11:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: 85 C10 LT/6L80 Frame off build
Here’s a few pic of the modified OE cast manifolds
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01-17-2020, 11:57 PM | #4 |
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01-18-2020, 10:43 AM | #5 |
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Re: 85 C10 LT/6L80 Frame off build
looks factory clean! Nice work! What backspacing did you select for your wheel choice? thank you
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01-19-2020, 02:36 AM | #6 |
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01-18-2020, 08:12 AM | #7 |
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Those look great. Mine’s not even running yet and I’ve almost decided I should’ve went with manifolds over the Super Comp long tubes. I had the stock truck manifolds but also looked at the Holley ones as well. I’m hoping I don’t have heat soak issues on the starter with the long tubes. Those manifolds make everything look nice and clean.
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01-18-2020, 02:40 PM | #9 |
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Everything looks great! This all motivates me to have fun cleaning up my 84 one day.
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01-19-2020, 02:38 AM | #10 |
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So.... What happened to drive the fan/shroud switch-a-roo?
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02-15-2020, 10:12 PM | #12 |
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The last pic is the fan/shroud that Dewitts uses. It works fine as I’ve used that combo before. I wanted the shroud to cover the entire radiator and some super powerful fans in case I ever need them. I also wanted a shroud that would bolt onto the OE radiator top plate.
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01-18-2020, 07:13 PM | #14 |
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Holy crap. Awesome build!
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01-19-2020, 02:46 AM | #16 |
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One of my favorite things on this build is the brakes. Master Power has a really killer set up for these trucks with 13” 4 piston fronts and 12” 4 piston rears. Works well with the Baer remaster.
One thing I’m super picky on is battery cables and terminals. I like them clean and simple. |
01-25-2020, 02:51 PM | #17 |
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Re: 85 C10 LT/6L80 Frame off build
We must think alike, as my build is pretty similar to what your doing (yours is nicer!) but I also have the American Autowire 83-87 kit on the shelf to install into my c10.
How was the wiring install? The directions look pretty good - it does seem like all the engine wiring stuff can be skipped with the LS swap - did you end up using any of those wires in the engine bay side or coil them up/cut them off? If you have any other tips for the wiring install please let me know - it looks strait forward when its sitting in the box, but in real life is usually not so easy. Last edited by Mattchu60; 01-25-2020 at 02:58 PM. |
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01-26-2020, 11:37 AM | #19 |
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A few pics of the new harness.
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I completely understand where you’re coming from on the exhaust. I’m hoping mine isn’t too loud so I stuck with 2 1/2” piping and some quiet mufflers for it. The manifolds look really nice and give you great clearance around everything, that’s for sure.
Your attention to detail is awesome on everything with this truck. I can’t imagine what the finished product is going to look like. Getting anxious to see how it all turns out. |
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Re: 85 C10 LT/6L80 Frame off build
A few chassis pics
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01-20-2020, 08:25 PM | #22 |
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Few more
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01-21-2020, 01:27 PM | #23 |
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Re: 85 C10 LT/6L80 Frame off build
Wow, looks amazing! Give me some inspiration for my 87 SWB.
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Absolutely amazing work! Cant wait to see more!
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a few more chassis pics
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