1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

josueh95 · 03-21-2015, 02:02 AM

hey guys been using this forum since i got my c10 so i thought id post a build thread of the progress ive made with it and future progress i will have.
To start off its a 1976 c10 shorted "trailering Edition" which i believe is not too common, comes with a towing package on a 1/2 ton short bed so i thought that was pretty cool. I paid 1700 for the truck back in august 2014 and the truck did not have much major rust, basically the usual common areas.
Im currently a full time college student and also working full time so i don't get much time to work on the truck as i wish i could, but its been coming along slowly but surely
now onto the pics

the day i got the truck.

began to strip the truck down

it came with 15x8 slotted mag wheels which i thought was awesome!

original carpet and interior in pretty good shape

came with a 350/350 engine/tranny but tranny was slipping, eighter way i was planning on doing a 5.3/4l60e swap.

decided to use por15 for my chasis and suspension parts. Love the finish and sticks amazing to rusted surfaces, bare metal, not soo good.

refinished both the tanks, i usedd rustoleum hammered, has a good strong finish and i liked the texture it has

started to break apart the front suspension, used new balljoints and tie rods, Djm 2.5 spindles

picked this 5.3/4l60e combo with 80k miles harness pcm and fuse box included for 900.

started tearing apart the accesories

removed the crossmember and wire wheeled it all to get all the old oil and dirt off

used rustoleum hammered for the crossmember

went with dirty dingo mounts

coated the lower control arms

used por15 engine enamel to coat the block and valve covers, color is chevrolet red

soon il have her rolling again, the engine is going to get a tsp 220r cam, longtube or midlength headers, 3200 stall, and supporting bolt ons. let me know what you guys think, tips and suggestions will be greatly appreciated, links, part #s Aswell. once i get to the fuel system some help would be great on getting the right lines and fittings.

russgt · 03-21-2015, 11:01 AM

Looking good!

Kerrin_asmundson · 03-21-2015, 10:20 PM

Great build! Picked up a 5.3l for mine, too

mattcrp1 · 03-21-2015, 10:35 PM

Looking good, got me a 76 as well.

y5mgisi · 03-21-2015, 10:50 PM

Cool build!

LSX408 · 03-22-2015, 03:40 AM

Nice, cool build!

**Corts60** · 03-22-2015, 12:47 PM

Great progress man!

l92powered77 · 03-22-2015, 09:24 PM

hey thats a nice shortbed. Diggin that original interior.good luck on the swap! Thats a great ticket on that engine tranny combo you really came up.

..... Keep us updated man welcome ls swapper!!

cases84square · 03-24-2015, 09:12 AM

Nice looking truck! I was wondering about those lower ball joints then I went down further and saw you had them in the right way lol

josueh95 · 03-31-2015, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cases84square

Nice looking truck! I was wondering about those lower ball joints then I went down further and saw you had them in the right way lol

actually the first time i did press them in the wrong way until i realized it jaja and switched em back around!

Quote:

Originally Posted by l92powered77

hey thats a nice shortbed. Diggin that original interior.good luck on the swap! Thats a great ticket on that engine tranny combo you really came up.

..... Keep us updated man welcome ls swapper!!

thanks man yea the interior caught my attention and only has 50k miles so it was parked in a garage most of its life, oh and the 4l60e just got sold today and picking up a 4l80e tomarrow, i figured i might aswell do it now with piece in mind of not blowing a 4l60e

josueh95 · 03-31-2015, 01:24 AM

got the suspension all tied up already now just gotta do the brakes

josueh95 · 11-16-2015, 09:14 PM

hey guys been a while since ive updated this, but the project is still moving forward. the engine is on already and running but i have not driven the truck yet. here are some updated progress pics

03-21-2015, 02:02 AM	#1
josueh95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: denver, CO Posts: 34	1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap hey guys been using this forum since i got my c10 so i thought id post a build thread of the progress ive made with it and future progress i will have. To start off its a 1976 c10 shorted "trailering Edition" which i believe is not too common, comes with a towing package on a 1/2 ton short bed so i thought that was pretty cool. I paid 1700 for the truck back in august 2014 and the truck did not have much major rust, basically the usual common areas. Im currently a full time college student and also working full time so i don't get much time to work on the truck as i wish i could, but its been coming along slowly but surely now onto the pics the day i got the truck. began to strip the truck down it came with 15x8 slotted mag wheels which i thought was awesome! original carpet and interior in pretty good shape came with a 350/350 engine/tranny but tranny was slipping, eighter way i was planning on doing a 5.3/4l60e swap. decided to use por15 for my chasis and suspension parts. Love the finish and sticks amazing to rusted surfaces, bare metal, not soo good. refinished both the tanks, i usedd rustoleum hammered, has a good strong finish and i liked the texture it has started to break apart the front suspension, used new balljoints and tie rods, Djm 2.5 spindles picked this 5.3/4l60e combo with 80k miles harness pcm and fuse box included for 900. started tearing apart the accesories removed the crossmember and wire wheeled it all to get all the old oil and dirt off used rustoleum hammered for the crossmember went with dirty dingo mounts coated the lower control arms used por15 engine enamel to coat the block and valve covers, color is chevrolet red soon il have her rolling again, the engine is going to get a tsp 220r cam, longtube or midlength headers, 3200 stall, and supporting bolt ons. let me know what you guys think, tips and suggestions will be greatly appreciated, links, part #s Aswell. once i get to the fuel system some help would be great on getting the right lines and fittings.

03-21-2015, 11:01 AM	#2
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap Looking good! __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

03-21-2015, 10:20 PM	#3
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap Great build! Picked up a 5.3l for mine, too

03-21-2015, 10:35 PM	#4
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap Looking good, got me a 76 as well. __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

03-21-2015, 10:50 PM	#5
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap Cool build! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

03-22-2015, 03:40 AM	#6
LSX408 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 44	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap Nice, cool build! __________________ 1983 GMC SWB - 350, TH-400 2002 Camaro SS - 408 9sec street car 2000 Trans Am - H/C/I 2014 Chevy Z71

03-22-2015, 12:47 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap Great progress man! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

03-22-2015, 09:24 PM	#8
l92powered77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: texas,2california Posts: 123	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap hey thats a nice shortbed. Diggin that original interior.good luck on the swap! Thats a great ticket on that engine tranny combo you really came up...... Keep us updated man welcome ls swapper!!

03-24-2015, 09:12 AM	#9
cases84square Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lucedale, Ms Posts: 30	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap Nice looking truck! I was wondering about those lower ball joints then I went down further and saw you had them in the right way lol

03-31-2015, 01:24 AM	#11
josueh95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: denver, CO Posts: 34	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap got the suspension all tied up already now just gotta do the brakes

11-16-2015, 09:14 PM	#12
josueh95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: denver, CO Posts: 34	Re: 1976 c10 shorted build, ls swap hey guys been a while since ive updated this, but the project is still moving forward. the engine is on already and running but i have not driven the truck yet. here are some updated progress pics



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