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Jayblythe · 03-07-2017, 01:02 PM

Hello all, I have a 68 1/2 ton 6 lug long bed with a 250 straight 6 and a 4 speed with the granny gear. relatively clean, rust in the normal spots, rockers, cab corners, fender wells. I have some questions about certain routes i could take with this project, to be clear im not looking for a show truck, just a fun driver.

1) i have noticed the growing popularity in swapping vortecs or LS motors into c10's, its an attractive idea but im not sure that i am up to the challenge and budget in terms of wiring, fuel injection, and the cost of upgrading

2)I was also looking for small blocks, either a 350 or 327, cant decide what i want, some extra power would be nice. so your thoughts on if i should go Ls or small block
3) transmission: i love the stick shift but a new 5 speed with overdrive is a little out of my budget, i was thinking a th350 or 400 automatic until i can get the manual transmission i want. Any thoughts on possible transmission options feel free to chime in

4) im converting the front drums to discs thats a no brainer, im looking to drop the truck but not to much, its got coils in the back, looking at drop spindles in the front, any recommendations for kits, not really looking to pull any off a square body. also recommendations on ride height would be appreciated

5) Power steering is my last problem, I would really like to upgrade however my dad thinks its an unnecessary effort and expense, your thoughts?

Pictures will come soon, not around the truck right now but any insight would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks

bs46488 · 03-07-2017, 01:41 PM

Welcome aboard.

I did an LS swap in a 1970 Nova and it wasn't cheap and I did it on a "budget build". Given the choice of doing a motor swap again....I'm not sure I would choose the LS motor.

Early Classic Enterprises (ECE) has some good kits for our trucks. Their 3/5 drop kit is popular for our trucks.

Let's see some pics.

Jayblythe · 03-07-2017, 01:45 PM

Pics coming by end of the Day!

Im thinking of going small block, possibly a 383, not sure if i should go crate engine or get a builder, thoughts?

03-07-2017, 01:02 PM	#1
Jayblythe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 6	Project 68 1/2 ton longbed Hello all, I have a 68 1/2 ton 6 lug long bed with a 250 straight 6 and a 4 speed with the granny gear. relatively clean, rust in the normal spots, rockers, cab corners, fender wells. I have some questions about certain routes i could take with this project, to be clear im not looking for a show truck, just a fun driver. 1) i have noticed the growing popularity in swapping vortecs or LS motors into c10's, its an attractive idea but im not sure that i am up to the challenge and budget in terms of wiring, fuel injection, and the cost of upgrading 2)I was also looking for small blocks, either a 350 or 327, cant decide what i want, some extra power would be nice. so your thoughts on if i should go Ls or small block 3) transmission: i love the stick shift but a new 5 speed with overdrive is a little out of my budget, i was thinking a th350 or 400 automatic until i can get the manual transmission i want. Any thoughts on possible transmission options feel free to chime in 4) im converting the front drums to discs thats a no brainer, im looking to drop the truck but not to much, its got coils in the back, looking at drop spindles in the front, any recommendations for kits, not really looking to pull any off a square body. also recommendations on ride height would be appreciated 5) Power steering is my last problem, I would really like to upgrade however my dad thinks its an unnecessary effort and expense, your thoughts? Pictures will come soon, not around the truck right now but any insight would be greatly appreciated, Thanks Last edited by Jayblythe; 03-07-2017 at 01:09 PM.

03-07-2017, 01:41 PM	#2
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Project 68 1/2 ton longbed Welcome aboard. I did an LS swap in a 1970 Nova and it wasn't cheap and I did it on a "budget build". Given the choice of doing a motor swap again....I'm not sure I would choose the LS motor. Early Classic Enterprises (ECE) has some good kits for our trucks. Their 3/5 drop kit is popular for our trucks. Let's see some pics. __________________ Project Engine Stand 1972 SWB conversion: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=673914 1970 Nova: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708161

03-07-2017, 01:45 PM	#3
Jayblythe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 6	Re: Project 68 1/2 ton longbed Pics coming by end of the Day! Im thinking of going small block, possibly a 383, not sure if i should go crate engine or get a builder, thoughts?



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