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1981_c10 · 04-12-2021, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice parts source. Did the thing start up and run?

Yeah fired right up and sounded great!

**Palf70Step** · 04-12-2021, 10:42 AM

That's good. Looking forward to your progress.

rodstored-72 · 04-12-2021, 11:12 AM

cool find!, it is going to be a huge benefit to have the whole vehicle... easier swap.

**TKCR** · 04-12-2021, 02:42 PM

Nice find!!

Low Elco · 04-13-2021, 02:07 AM

Daaang! That was a clean truck!

1981_c10 · 04-13-2021, 08:15 AM

Interior is getting pulled on the donor truck Friday/Saturday, then front clip and doors Sunday.

Week after the harness will be pulled and I have a friend who is going to build the harness for me and send me my parts list to buy for the swap!

I am in high gear trying to get the 5.3 out and ready, my engine out of my 81 and engine bay cleaned up (truck is already at the painter).

Kicker...all before my baby boy comes ends of May hahah

1981_c10 · 04-14-2021, 01:36 PM

Question. I am wanting to use the ac from the donor truck. Can anyone tell me what i need from it and/or what to keep from my 81?

I have a guy interested in the heater box and AC parts on the inside of the cab and just not sure what is okay for him to take.

daddyjeep · 04-15-2021, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Question. I am wanting to use the ac from the donor truck. Can anyone tell me what i need from it and/or what to keep from my 81?

I have a guy interested in the heater box and AC parts on the inside of the cab and just not sure what is okay for him to take.

I would love to know the answer to that. I am pulling the drivetrain from an 03 Avalanche myself and have been pondering that. I don't know if the old controls will communicate with the newer stuff. It really should just send a signal to the clutch to turn it on. Then there is a high pressure and a low pressure switch. I would think they should all still work together , but I am not sure.

calvin78612 · 04-15-2021, 12:22 PM

If you are on facebook search for LS swapped Square Body GM Trucks ('73-'86 C/K & '87-91). Be sure to go to the "files" section first. Great info !

1981_c10 · 04-19-2021, 08:41 AM

Got the donor truck stripped this weekend and motor/trans SO close to being out. Will have to unbolt the front cab mounts and lift the cab to allow the oil pan to clear the cross member. Trying not to take the intake off. Next weekend she will be free!

Not to posting used truck parts haha

Will update with pics later.

1981_c10 · 04-29-2021, 04:18 PM

Well, have sold about 70% of the truck and already made my money back so quick math tells you FREE 5.3 and 4LE60 with 106K miles. Not bad.

Is frustrating dealing with all the no shows.

Should finish getting the motor out this weekend and back to my house to clean up. Will be order shallow oil pan, headers, and mounts soon.

Low Elco · 12-02-2021, 03:19 AM

Can't wait to see!

1981_c10 · 12-03-2021, 05:15 PM

Drumroll....

truck headed to painter, and my dad and i sanded on the bed.

1981_c10 · 12-03-2021, 05:17 PM

Removing 5.3 and trans from donor. Tough do when its on a trailer but we got it done.

1981_c10 · 12-03-2021, 05:19 PM

Removed doors, fenders and replaced door pins and body mounts

1981_c10 · 12-03-2021, 05:21 PM

Some primer and paint. I replaced doors, vendors and hood with new metal to save my painter time.

Paint is subuaru silver

**Rickysnickers** · 12-03-2021, 08:10 PM

Congrats Dad!! I'm glad you and your wife are ok!!!

rodstored-72 · 12-06-2021, 11:35 AM

as mentioned above... congrats on the newborn!!! very cool to have a healthy boy! very glad all are overall ok from the house accident! atleast you got to use it as a excuse to move to a bigger garage!!

1981_c10 · 12-14-2021, 05:52 PM

Picked up my wheels from the sand blaster. These will be painted to match the truck. These are 15x8 and i have two 15x10 for the rear. Going to have six wheels for this truck so i can change out the backs if i ever need to for a spare or what not.

having trouble with the picture...

1972K20 · 12-28-2021, 02:16 AM

Awesome build!

What door seals will you be using?

1981_c10 · 07-03-2022, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972K20

Awesome build!

What door seals will you be using?

i have the precison door seals that installed. super easy.

1981_c10 · 07-03-2022, 07:39 AM

time for my 6 month update...lot of pictures to follow.

In December started rebuilding the front end with my best friend who flew down to help.

LT7A · 07-03-2022, 08:47 AM

It's looking good. Fairly labor intensive, but worth the effort.

1981_c10 · 07-04-2022, 07:51 AM

New windows in the house the the 81 got to see some day light for a few hours. Also polished up my k5 wheels and my new c-notch came in. hoping to install the c-notch in the next few weeks. the truck doesnt need it now with the current drop....but while i have the bed floor out going to add it anyway for when we go lower.

1981_c10 · 07-04-2022, 07:54 AM

Next, I wanted to be able to safely take my new son in the k5. So i welded up some brackets (first time welding) to mount some 2000 tahoe seats in the k5. i dont love the ones i have but they were keep. Will either put the original seats back in (i have them) or find some tan leather ones that are newer model. i like the shoulder belt int he back.

04-12-2021, 10:42 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,695	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side That's good. Looking forward to your progress. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-12-2021, 11:12 AM	#3
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,969	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side cool find!, it is going to be a huge benefit to have the whole vehicle... easier swap.

04-12-2021, 02:42 PM	#4
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04-13-2021, 02:07 AM	#5
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Daaang! That was a clean truck! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-13-2021, 08:15 AM	#6
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Interior is getting pulled on the donor truck Friday/Saturday, then front clip and doors Sunday. Week after the harness will be pulled and I have a friend who is going to build the harness for me and send me my parts list to buy for the swap! I am in high gear trying to get the 5.3 out and ready, my engine out of my 81 and engine bay cleaned up (truck is already at the painter). Kicker...all before my baby boy comes ends of May hahah __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

04-14-2021, 01:36 PM	#7
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Question. I am wanting to use the ac from the donor truck. Can anyone tell me what i need from it and/or what to keep from my 81? I have a guy interested in the heater box and AC parts on the inside of the cab and just not sure what is okay for him to take. __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

04-15-2021, 12:22 PM	#9
calvin78612 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 803	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side If you are on facebook search for LS swapped Square Body GM Trucks ('73-'86 C/K & '87-91). Be sure to go to the "files" section first. Great info ! __________________ 84 step side 87 swb

04-19-2021, 08:41 AM	#10
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Got the donor truck stripped this weekend and motor/trans SO close to being out. Will have to unbolt the front cab mounts and lift the cab to allow the oil pan to clear the cross member. Trying not to take the intake off. Next weekend she will be free! Not to posting used truck parts haha Will update with pics later. __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

04-29-2021, 04:18 PM	#11
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Well, have sold about 70% of the truck and already made my money back so quick math tells you FREE 5.3 and 4LE60 with 106K miles. Not bad. Is frustrating dealing with all the no shows. Should finish getting the motor out this weekend and back to my house to clean up. Will be order shallow oil pan, headers, and mounts soon. __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

12-02-2021, 03:19 AM	#12
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Can't wait to see! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-03-2021, 05:15 PM	#13
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Drumroll.... truck headed to painter, and my dad and i sanded on the bed. Attached Images __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

12-03-2021, 05:17 PM	#14
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Removing 5.3 and trans from donor. Tough do when its on a trailer but we got it done. Attached Images __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

12-03-2021, 05:19 PM	#15
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Removed doors, fenders and replaced door pins and body mounts Attached Images __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

12-03-2021, 05:21 PM	#16
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Some primer and paint. I replaced doors, vendors and hood with new metal to save my painter time. Paint is subuaru silver Attached Images __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

12-03-2021, 08:10 PM	#17
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,952	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Congrats Dad!! I'm glad you and your wife are ok!!!



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12-06-2021, 11:35 AM	#18
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,969	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side as mentioned above... congrats on the newborn!!! very cool to have a healthy boy! very glad all are overall ok from the house accident! atleast you got to use it as a excuse to move to a bigger garage!!

12-14-2021, 05:52 PM	#19
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Picked up my wheels from the sand blaster. These will be painted to match the truck. These are 15x8 and i have two 15x10 for the rear. Going to have six wheels for this truck so i can change out the backs if i ever need to for a spare or what not. having trouble with the picture... __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

12-28-2021, 02:16 AM	#20
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Awesome build! What door seals will you be using?

07-03-2022, 07:39 AM	#22
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side time for my 6 month update...lot of pictures to follow. In December started rebuilding the front end with my best friend who flew down to help. Attached Images __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

07-03-2022, 08:47 AM	#23
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,527	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side It's looking good. Fairly labor intensive, but worth the effort. Last edited by LT7A; 07-07-2022 at 06:24 AM.

07-04-2022, 07:51 AM	#24
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side New windows in the house the the 81 got to see some day light for a few hours. Also polished up my k5 wheels and my new c-notch came in. hoping to install the c-notch in the next few weeks. the truck doesnt need it now with the current drop....but while i have the bed floor out going to add it anyway for when we go lower. Attached Images __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

07-04-2022, 07:54 AM	#25
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: 1981_c10 Step-Side Next, I wanted to be able to safely take my new son in the k5. So i welded up some brackets (first time welding) to mount some 2000 tahoe seats in the k5. i dont love the ones i have but they were keep. Will either put the original seats back in (i have them) or find some tan leather ones that are newer model. i like the shoulder belt int he back. Attached Images __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

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