Project: Shiro - Page 31 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jae · 03-09-2015, 10:18 AM

I'm planning on replacing my LS1 intake (probably the worst stock piece they made) with the tall runner version of that Holley. If you like the look of the stock intake though, FAST makes a really nice piece.

Speaking on looks alone, there's not much that would beat that dual 4-bbl setup, except that ITB/stack setup. Wow.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-09-2015, 10:53 AM

I like the Holley setup...

mcbassin · 03-09-2015, 11:23 AM

Don't lose interest in your project. You will get through the rust repair. It just takes time. I had to put mine on hold for almost a whole year one time. I didn't think I would ever finish it. But now I get to drive anytime I want. Keep your head up.
Please don't put carbs on your motor. Fuel injection is the only way to fly. IMHO

C10_ustacould · 03-18-2015, 11:08 PM

Worked on the sheet metal a little tonight...

The corners bunch up when the panels are pressed into shape, these peaks keep the panels from aligning well.
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I cut through the raised areas with a cut-off wheel and hammered them flat, I'll weld them up and grind them smooth later.
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I cut the rest of the cab corner off and smoothed the edges.
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Then I laid the panel in place and marked for the first trim. It will take several trimmings and some grinding to get a tight fit. I am trying to get a tightest seam I can to help reduce the blow through when welding it up.
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sduckworth13 · 03-18-2015, 11:26 PM

Glad to see you tore into the cab to give it a go. I took a week just mapping my measurements and cutting sheetmetal preparing to weld the panels up. Take your time and measure measure measure. Good luck Buck.

C10_ustacould · 03-18-2015, 11:27 PM

The bottom edge of the cab corner sort of rolled forward which also made the panels not align...
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... so I pie cut the the panel to straighten the edge. Will also be welded up and smoothed later.

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C10_ustacould · 03-18-2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Glad to see you tore into the cab to give it a go. I took a week just mapping my measurements and cutting sheetmetal preparing to weld the panels up. Take your time and measure measure measure. Good luck Buck.

Thanks bro!!

knomadd · 03-19-2015, 10:44 AM

You're attacking those panels like a pro. I thought you hadn't done this before?? Keep it up!

smbrouss70 · 03-19-2015, 10:49 AM

Those videos must teach you a lot, because it sure looks like you know what you are doing. I might have to get me a set.

**kitsbeach** · 03-20-2015, 08:23 PM

Man...bodywork...I don't want to know what is under the bondo on mine....

C10_ustacould · 03-21-2015, 09:30 PM

New addition to the Porterbuilt collection I've started.

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mooseknuckles · 03-21-2015, 10:21 PM

Sweet!

C10_ustacould · 03-31-2015, 07:43 AM

A little progress,,,

aggie91 · 03-31-2015, 10:16 AM

Looking Good there Buck!

mcbassin · 03-31-2015, 10:53 AM

Killer score on the Porterbuilt gear! Nice work on the cab corner too. Keep up the good work.

**kitsbeach** · 03-31-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

A little progress,,,

That porterbuilt stuff looks a lot more fun than bodywork.!! Pretty sweet looking frame Buck

jasonhall · 03-31-2015, 03:37 PM

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C10_ustacould · 03-31-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looking Good there Buck!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Killer score on the Porterbuilt gear! Nice work on the cab corner too. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Mike

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Originally Posted by kitsbeach

That porterbuilt stuff looks a lot more fun than bodywork.!! Pretty sweet looking frame Buck

I agree, I am not well suited for sheet metal repair!

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I'm not sure what you mean by that.

So... (It's never good when the conversation begins with "So...")

So I am thowing in the towel on the rust repair and taking the cab up to DeWayne and his crew at Nsane Hot Rodz. Plans for the moment include blasting and priming the sheet metal, rust repair, as well as powder coat for the frame and suspension parts. I just do not have the talent or the temperment to accomplish the repairs to the level I want them done. I'd like to have a nice straight truck and I think this is the best avenue to reach that goal. While the sheet metal and frame are gone I'll work on the detailing the engine and transmission. Oh, and clean up my garage!!

slowcpe · 03-31-2015, 06:08 PM

Frame looks good. Looking at that new crossmember makes me want one even more now. Gotta draw the line somewhere.

Understand the body work deal. I'm considering your plan as a backup but going to try and give it a go first.

**GAc10boy** · 03-31-2015, 06:54 PM

Good plan, Buck! Looking forward to seeing their work.

rydeordie · 03-31-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

New addition to the Porterbuilt collection I've started.

Attachment 1380852

So what is the purpose of this piece? And does it replace anything?

C10_ustacould · 03-31-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Frame looks good. Looking at that new crossmember makes me want one even more now. Gotta draw the line somewhere.

Understand the body work deal. I'm considering your plan as a backup but going to try and give it a go first.

Thanks,and good luck with your bodywork!!

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Good plan, Buck! Looking forward to seeing their work.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by rydeordie

So what is the purpose of this piece? And does it replace anything?

It stiffens the frame and replaces the trailing arm and transmission crossmembers.

rydeordie · 03-31-2015, 08:38 PM

It stiffens the frame and replaces the trailing arm and transmission crossmembers.[/QUOTE]

Ah ok gotcha! thanks!

C10_ustacould · 03-31-2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rydeordie

So what is the purpose of this piece? And does it replace anything?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rydeordie

Ah ok gotcha! thanks!

Oh... and it's awesome looking!

swamp rat · 04-01-2015, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Those videos must teach you a lot, because it sure looks like you know what you are doing. I might have to get me a set.

What video's would you be referring?

03-09-2015, 10:18 AM	#751
jae Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond Posts: 77	Re: Project: Shiro I'm planning on replacing my LS1 intake (probably the worst stock piece they made) with the tall runner version of that Holley. If you like the look of the stock intake though, FAST makes a really nice piece. Speaking on looks alone, there's not much that would beat that dual 4-bbl setup, except that ITB/stack setup. Wow.

03-09-2015, 10:53 AM	#752
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: Project: Shiro I like the Holley setup... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-09-2015, 11:23 AM	#753
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Shiro Don't lose interest in your project. You will get through the rust repair. It just takes time. I had to put mine on hold for almost a whole year one time. I didn't think I would ever finish it. But now I get to drive anytime I want. Keep your head up. Please don't put carbs on your motor. Fuel injection is the only way to fly. IMHO __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-18-2015, 11:08 PM	#754
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro Worked on the sheet metal a little tonight... The corners bunch up when the panels are pressed into shape, these peaks keep the panels from aligning well. I cut through the raised areas with a cut-off wheel and hammered them flat, I'll weld them up and grind them smooth later. I cut the rest of the cab corner off and smoothed the edges. Then I laid the panel in place and marked for the first trim. It will take several trimmings and some grinding to get a tight fit. I am trying to get a tightest seam I can to help reduce the blow through when welding it up. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-18-2015, 11:26 PM	#755
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project: Shiro Glad to see you tore into the cab to give it a go. I took a week just mapping my measurements and cutting sheetmetal preparing to weld the panels up. Take your time and measure measure measure. Good luck Buck. __________________ Scott

03-18-2015, 11:27 PM	#756
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro The bottom edge of the cab corner sort of rolled forward which also made the panels not align... ... so I pie cut the the panel to straighten the edge. Will also be welded up and smoothed later. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-19-2015, 10:44 AM	#758
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project: Shiro You're attacking those panels like a pro. I thought you hadn't done this before?? Keep it up! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

03-19-2015, 10:49 AM	#759
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Project: Shiro Those videos must teach you a lot, because it sure looks like you know what you are doing. I might have to get me a set. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-20-2015, 08:23 PM	#760
kitsbeach Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 472	Re: Project: Shiro Man...bodywork...I don't want to know what is under the bondo on mine.... __________________ Kitsbeach (Ken) 1967 C10 LWB (now SWB) Fleetside 6cyl Saginaw three-on-the-tree "No Frills"

03-21-2015, 09:30 PM	#761
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro New addition to the Porterbuilt collection I've started. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-21-2015, 10:21 PM	#762
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Project: Shiro Sweet! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

03-31-2015, 07:43 AM	#763
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro A little progress,,, Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-31-2015, 10:16 AM	#764
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project: Shiro Looking Good there Buck! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-31-2015, 10:53 AM	#765
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Shiro Killer score on the Porterbuilt gear! Nice work on the cab corner too. Keep up the good work. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-31-2015, 03:37 PM	#767
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Project: Shiro ��



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03-31-2015, 06:08 PM	#769
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project: Shiro Frame looks good. Looking at that new crossmember makes me want one even more now. Gotta draw the line somewhere. Understand the body work deal. I'm considering your plan as a backup but going to try and give it a go first. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

03-31-2015, 06:54 PM	#770
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Project: Shiro Good plan, Buck! Looking forward to seeing their work. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

03-31-2015, 08:38 PM	#773
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: Project: Shiro It stiffens the frame and replaces the trailing arm and transmission crossmembers.[/QUOTE] Ah ok gotcha! thanks!

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