C10 build... what to do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

u2slow · 08-20-2005, 04:36 PM

I've had my '66 C10 LWB stepside given back to me. It has a 250ci/SM420, Clifford 4V water cooled intake, and Clifford headers. Front suspension was whacked and pieced together, but somethings bent for sure. I have a buildable 292 in my possession, and a glut of axles and 4wd parts. The new Vortec 3500/4200 engines look really exciting too.

What do you think?

slammed64 · 08-20-2005, 05:49 PM

i voted 2wd vortec. that is my personal preference though. you should build what you like. if you like both, build both. i like things slammed in the grass!!

u2slow · 08-21-2005, 11:32 PM

The poll is pretty narrow on the choices....

I do have a '83 C30 frame I'm considering using if I take one of the 3/4-ton routes. I know there's some fitment issues with the old body and newer frame. Any first-hand input is appreciated.

I'm not a fan of slammed.... Lowered works for me.... airbags let you have it both ways, right?

As a minimum....
It will have a long stepside box, inline power, and a manual trans. Just about everything else is up for debate

View Poll Results: What to build?
1/2-ton, 2wd, 292 4V, 5-lug 4-wheel disc	1	14.29%
1/2-ton, 2wd, inline Vortec, 5-lug 4-wheel disc	6	85.71%
3/4-ton, 4x4, 292 4V, 8-lug	0	0%
3/4-ton, 2wd, 292 4V, 8-lug	0	0%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

08-20-2005, 04:36 PM	#1
u2slow Web Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: BC, Canada, eh? Posts: 388	C10 build... what to do? I've had my '66 C10 LWB stepside given back to me. It has a 250ci/SM420, Clifford 4V water cooled intake, and Clifford headers. Front suspension was whacked and pieced together, but somethings bent for sure. I have a buildable 292 in my possession, and a glut of axles and 4wd parts. The new Vortec 3500/4200 engines look really exciting too. What do you think? __________________ '66 C10 longstep - Clifford equiped '84 C20 Suburban 6.2L - awaiting 4x4 conversion '91 V3500 Crewcab - awaiting diesel swap

08-20-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
slammed64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brooks,Alberta, Canada, Eh!! Posts: 96	i voted 2wd vortec. that is my personal preference though. you should build what you like. if you like both, build both. i like things slammed in the grass!! __________________ 64 chev 1/2 ton lwb fleet slammed 86 chev Z28 IROC camaro (vacation car) 73 VW super beetle (wife's project) 02 VW Golf 2.0L (good on gas car) 04 FORD F-350 CREW CAB diesel (work truck) Last edited by slammed64; 08-20-2005 at 05:49 PM.

08-21-2005, 11:32 PM	#3
u2slow Web Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: BC, Canada, eh? Posts: 388	The poll is pretty narrow on the choices.... I do have a '83 C30 frame I'm considering using if I take one of the 3/4-ton routes. I know there's some fitment issues with the old body and newer frame. Any first-hand input is appreciated. I'm not a fan of slammed.... Lowered works for me.... airbags let you have it both ways, right? As a minimum.... It will have a long stepside box, inline power, and a manual trans. Just about everything else is up for debate __________________ '66 C10 longstep - Clifford equiped '84 C20 Suburban 6.2L - awaiting 4x4 conversion '91 V3500 Crewcab - awaiting diesel swap Last edited by u2slow; 08-21-2005 at 11:34 PM.



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