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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: denver, CO
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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. |
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