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BSB1955 · 04-15-2012, 07:52 PM

Folks, I just purchased a 1969 C-10 fleet side short bed truck last weekend, without and engine and tranny. It is an original AC/PS truck, but all the AC has been gutted out. I bought a second truck, an 81 GMC short bed, in order to have an engine and tranny to swap into it. The 81 has a brand new rebuilt, zero miles engine loaded with summit racing parts, and a serpentine belt system. Also a turbo 350 or 400 tranny I can't remember now. Here is a picture of the 69, which is in good shape body wise, and the 81 from which my engine and tranny will be donated.

There are a ton of loose wires under the hood ot the 69, and I have a wiring diagram so my first step is to label all the wires. Then when I get ready to install the engine, it will be a lot simpler. I have been told that the newer alternator (100 amp or more) may require a heavier wire than the original 50 amp alternator that came with the truck. Lean Mean 71 Green Machine clued me in to that issue: I take no credit for thinking of it myself.

So I am taking lots of pictures of the project, for example stripped out the bench seat and long since worn out rubber floor mat, and see the cancer spots on the floorboard under the drivers feet I will need to replace. Something similar on the passenger side too. Anyway, I hope to do a good job of documenting what i do as I go along, for whatever reason. Until then, Brian AKA BSB1955, Raeford NC.

71meangreenc10 · 04-15-2012, 08:04 PM

You can get that ac working again with just a few parts.....got to check that fan to see if its reverse rotation....

Great meeting you Brian.

Smitty

BSB1955 · 04-17-2012, 11:33 AM

Smitty: What an eye for detail.

It is a reverse rotation on the fan. I think it was just put in backwards? Great to meet you too. I will take your advice and attend the meeting you suggested. Best Regards, Brrian

**CC69Rat** · 04-17-2012, 11:45 AM

Hello from Chattanooga! Welcome to the forum. This will become an addicion very quickly.

04-15-2012, 07:52 PM	#1
BSB1955 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Raeford, North Carolina Posts: 5	Just Bought My 69 Chevy Project Truck Folks, I just purchased a 1969 C-10 fleet side short bed truck last weekend, without and engine and tranny. It is an original AC/PS truck, but all the AC has been gutted out. I bought a second truck, an 81 GMC short bed, in order to have an engine and tranny to swap into it. The 81 has a brand new rebuilt, zero miles engine loaded with summit racing parts, and a serpentine belt system. Also a turbo 350 or 400 tranny I can't remember now. Here is a picture of the 69, which is in good shape body wise, and the 81 from which my engine and tranny will be donated. There are a ton of loose wires under the hood ot the 69, and I have a wiring diagram so my first step is to label all the wires. Then when I get ready to install the engine, it will be a lot simpler. I have been told that the newer alternator (100 amp or more) may require a heavier wire than the original 50 amp alternator that came with the truck. Lean Mean 71 Green Machine clued me in to that issue: I take no credit for thinking of it myself. So I am taking lots of pictures of the project, for example stripped out the bench seat and long since worn out rubber floor mat, and see the cancer spots on the floorboard under the drivers feet I will need to replace. Something similar on the passenger side too. Anyway, I hope to do a good job of documenting what i do as I go along, for whatever reason. Until then, Brian AKA BSB1955, Raeford NC. Attached Images

04-15-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Just Bought My 69 Chevy Project Truck You can get that ac working again with just a few parts.....got to check that fan to see if its reverse rotation.... Great meeting you Brian. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

04-17-2012, 11:33 AM	#3
BSB1955 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Raeford, North Carolina Posts: 5	Re: Just Bought My 69 Chevy Project Truck Smitty: What an eye for detail. It is a reverse rotation on the fan. I think it was just put in backwards? Great to meet you too. I will take your advice and attend the meeting you suggested. Best Regards, Brrian

04-17-2012, 11:45 AM	#4
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Just Bought My 69 Chevy Project Truck Hello from Chattanooga! Welcome to the forum. This will become an addicion very quickly. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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