Conversions & Hybrids - 68 Chevy C10

This is my 68 chevy truck that my dad and i built and are still building.

I bought the truck on my first tour to Iraq, and on my second, I bought the LS1/4L60E from a 2001 Camaro SS. We got the engine finally installed in May of this year, and I have been driving the wheels off of it ever since.

Here is the truck with the clip off getting ready to have the motor pulled.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4541/25334770095_medium.jpg

Here is the engine sitting on the crate ready to go
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4541/25334770084_large.jpg

After we got the old one out, we notched the frame, welded in the new mounts, and dropped in the LS1.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4541/25334770122_large.jpg

Here is the new ECU and Wiring harness from Howell
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Here the truck sits with the LS1 in it. We still needed to install the fuel pump and lines.
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Here the truck sits with the motor running and ready to go.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4541/25334770124_large.jpg

we added a Spectre intake from a 1999-2006 Silverado
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4541/25334770128_large.jpg

Here it is in May at Buffalo Trace at a photo shoot
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4541/25334770145_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4541/25334770143_large.jpg

Just got back from LSFest 2010 and snagged some shots of the truck at the Show and Shine area
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/134/4549/25334774012_large.jpg
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Nice looking truck. Why did you switch to the later front end?

Bought the truck with it on there. We are currently looking at picking up a lwb 67 to swap the fronts. Give me that 68 front end again

very niceley done!! i love those trucks!

thanks brother. I love them too. My dad and I have a total of 3, with 2 more looking at joining the collection. We also have a 47 street rod truck with a TPI from a formula Firebird

Wow, very nice. Thats my favorite Chevy truck body style.

mine too. Just wait until I get back home. It will look nothing like this. Atomic Orange Paint, 19" C6 Z06 wheels, black and tan leather interior with Corvette Buckets, and air ride.

Looks great, awesome job!!! I just re-swapped my 69' C10 from a 5.3L to a fully built 6.0L swap! Very cool to do in these old trucks.

yea, i just wanted it in there, no major mods as this truck gets driven. A LOT. I get about 20 mpg in the city, and about 17 on the freeway.

well not much has happened to Nasty while I have been in San Diego, mainly been focusing on getting the Ranger up and going. I am buying the paint for the truck this january, going with Atomic Orange Metallic. Still going to keep the corvette theme, so i will have to find some 5x5 to 5x4.5 adapters. Going with 19x10 C6 Z06 rims all the way around.

Nice truck...

Looks awesome, nice job, bad ass truck.
What exhaust tips are you using?

Beautiful truck!
That is very much th look I want to get for my 69, but the engine will be a tamer 4.8-5.3. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Hey will you sell that grille once you get the 67-68?... let me know.
Tnanks
Rat Chevelle

nice... more info on the mounts pls

nice... more info on the mounts pls

I do not man to hijack a thread, so I carefully ask -since I did not see a reference to mounts in th posts.
Do you mean the mounts I had posted a few minutes before?

Looks awesome, nice job, bad ass truck.
What exhaust tips are you using?

Magnaflow Stainless Steel flat oval. Here is a link to them on the magnaflow site

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=9461

Beautiful truck!
That is very much the look I want to get for my 69, but the engine will be a tamer 4.8-5.3. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Hey will you sell that grille once you get the 67-68?... let me know.
Tnanks
Rat Chevelle

We just bought 4 more trucks. 2 68 Chevys, and 2 71 GMCs. we will be swapping the clips and restoring at least one of them with this front end. For the grille, go to Southern KY Classics. That is who we use for ALL our truck builds.

nice... more info on the mounts pls

Not quite sure where we bought the mounts, I just seen them online, and ordered them. They are universal weld on mounts. They bolt right up to the block, then get welded to the frame.

I do not man to hijack a thread, so I carefully ask -since I did not see a reference to mounts in th posts.
Do you mean the mounts I had posted a few minutes before?

the mounts i used are not these. I will see if i can find them again

As promised.... Here is the motor mounts i used

http://carshop.carshopinc.com/product_info.php/products_id/86960/2350

new pics

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And for the only rust in the whole truck.....
Now you see it...
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/100_2916.jpg


Now you dont :D
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/100_2915.jpg

Love how the truck sits/looks. I say to hell with the new paint job/wheels. It looks tits as is.

Love that truck

Thanks bud. I just can't wait to get it back on the road again. This one hibernates throughout the winter

Cool truck man. My first vehicle was a 69 c10 and boy I sure do miss her and could tell you a bunch of stories about her lol...keep up the good work! Nothing like those old chevy's...

Love how the truck sits/looks. I say to hell with the new paint job/wheels. It looks tits as is.

x2 !!

plan has changed. Keeping it looking very similar to what it is. Wont have the "ron's" deal on the side, installing my cowl hood, and redoing the paint (will be more of a satin black this time)

Thanks for the comments gents. Its actually broke down right now (thanks to my hot rodding the shit out of it)

Its running really rough, not wanting to stay running, but no code is showing on the obd2 reader. My buddy who installed it is checking it out, but im not in too big of a hurry with it being winter.

Also soaked the alternator since I'm running the Fbody accessory brackets, and never installed a "splash guard" so to speak. So once we get it back running like a raped ape again, im going to put something under the truck to help keep water from getting to the alternator.

been a bit since i updated this. The truck isn't running too hot. Here are some of the issues:

1. I think the starter is fried as when the motor is warm, the starter doesn't work until it cools down.
2. Truck is starting to overheat when sitting in traffic
3. Condensation build up on the oil cap, but no water in the pan
4. Running very rich
5. heat isn't working
6. water pump is leaking from the seep hole

I first plan on swapping the water pump with a brand new AC Delco one.

Started getting things ready for when the new pump arrives. I got everything removed and the bolts to the WP loose, just waiting on the new one. I went back with AC Delco brand rather than buying reman or aftermarket.
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This has me worried... I'm not sure what this is, but it's on the intake where the throttle body meets the intake.
http://img.tapatalk.com/aefd0a94-3a32-d834.jpg


I am also going to start a thread in the noob section asking what this is, but i wanted to ask you guys here too.


I circled this line that is attached to the throttle body. It is capped on one end, then leads into the intake.
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Then there is this line that comes from under the fuel rail covers that attaches to the throttle body as well.
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under this is where the milkyness is.
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be sure you have the cooling system bled well. The line on the throttle body is the t-body coolant line, just disconnect it and plug the appropriate ports, run the line from the head to the radiator.

Ive flushed the system twice due to thinking i blew the head gasket(s).

The coolant line for the TB is capped at the throttle body. It still runs from the TB to the crossover line between the two heads. I have never had a problem with this line, i just want to make sure its not going to in the future.

Any ideas why the PCV line has milkiness?

the outlet of the TB coolant line is capped ? Not sure about the PCV, that's an awful lot of sludge to be from condensation. Check your oil ?

the outlet of the TB coolant line is capped?

Yes. And i have no idea where to run it into the radiator at.

Not sure about the PCV, that's an awful lot of sludge to be from condensation. Check your oil ?

Created a thread explaining everything that has happened.


http://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-owners-newbie-tech/1542307-questions-regarding-ls1-milkiness.html


I have replaced the Tstat twice, flushed both oil and cooling systems, added an overflow tank, and now doing the water pump

Bringing this over from that other thread OangeSS.

stock F-body. I think I started one but never got around to updating it.

Oh ok. Mine didn't have a cable at all on it. I've seen some local guys parting out their Fbodies, I'll have to see what they want for that. Mine is ran under the cross over tube and sticks a little. Nothing major, but annoying.

Yesterday i had a little time to spend on the truck. Here is what it looks like under the valve cover

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This is my first time inside this engine, or any LS series engine for that matter. Would you guys consider this good?

There was an EXTREMELY minimal amount of milkiness i found in the oil. I checked the dipstick and in all the crevices above. I also picked up the Napa Hydrocarbon tester as well. Once i get time to get it back together, I'll do the test on it. The new AC Delco pump and factory temp thermostat installed. All i am waiting for is the in-house adapter i ended up buying instead of making. Found a really good looking aluminium one and decided to go that route. Should be here this week.

Have you considered a catch can? That will help keep the oily milky stuff from getting in your intake. Nice truck!

Thanks Bama! Yes. A catch can is next on the list. I just want to make sure the truck doesn't have major damage such as cracked head/blown head gasket before picking up more upgrades. I needed the adapter for the upper hose to run the line that used to go through the throttle body. It was capped before and wasn't ran back into the cooling system anywhere.

Awesome truck wish i still had my 70swb.

Awesome truck wish i still had my 70swb.

Thanks man!

Thanks gents. Got everything tightened back up and fired the ol girl up.

Here is what happened...

1.) ran a hydrocarbon test and there was no change of color and very very little bubbles. Honestly think the head gaskets/heads are fine.

2.) the temp gauge is acting crazy. It goes straight to max as soon power is "on"

3.) fans are not kicking on at all

4.) the check engine light is on

5.) the truck runs fine now, but scared to take it out due to the cooling

Tinkered yesterday...

Before...
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After... Kinda
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The wheels don't fit. The back needs to be moved out about an inch and a half, and the front won't clear the hubs, so now I'm looking at spacers.dum

Also found out why the front was squeaking... The pads and rotors are damn near toast.dum

Also took pics with dads 72

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http://img.tapatalk.com/aee7854b-b330-6abc.jpg

Love these trucks...
Sold my 68 GMC, been sick about it ever since.
Mine had a 468BBC w/B&M blower, 4 link, 700R, A/C, etc,etc..
Had I kept it was gonna do LS1 swap (6 mpg sucked)

Great looking rides. Keep up the good work :cheers:

That's a nice ass truck!

Thanks for the comments on mine!

Thanks, check out the paint job and digs...
Getting sick again...must-stop-looking-back:bang:

Fantastic work on the paint. Did it still have the GMC clip or the Chevy?

I only modified one hub to make sure everything worked out, and it did.dum

I ordered new pads from LMC, had my rotors turned, then ground down the driver hub, and added a 5/16" spacer and 3/8" longer studs to allow access for the boss wheels. When dad gets his truck driving, we will just swap these hubs with his stock ones. The rears are not yet mounted because we are waiting for the 1 1/4" spacers to arrive. Since my pops wants a tire that is basically the same dimensions of a 31x10.50 on the back of a slammed truck, the tires don't quite agree with his decisions.dum

Underside of cowl hood is painted. Outside will be faux-tina'd this week and ready for install this weekend.dum

Fantastic work on the paint. Did it still have the GMC clip or the Chevy?

GMC w/filled side markers.

Every local painter in town would come up to me a shows and want to know "who painted that thing"...:secret2:

My pops would've been the same way.

It was at beach bend a couple years ago. Will likely be there again this year with its new updates.

Makes two of us ;)

Thanks for the complement!

I finally finished the topper I was working on for a buddy, and can get back to working on this.dum

I sanded and prepped the new hood, and I ground down the hubs so the wheels would fit. I had to add a 5/16" wheel spacer, along with 3/8" longer wheel studs. Now the wheels fit on the frontdum

http://img.tapatalk.com/aefd1ca1-3e6b-6ac7.jpg

I have a set of 1 1/4" spacers for the rear, so that's today's project.dum

Also the new pads I ordered from LMC do not fit. I'm going to contact Southern KY Classics, where I got the disk brake conversion from, and find out what's going on. I also have a leaking caliper on the passenger side.dum

What size tires are on the Boss wheels? I bought a set of 17s for my truck, but I haven't picked tires yet?

Surprised that the pads wouldn't fit. Pretty much all the conversions use a stock C10 caliper, so any parts store should be able to sell you pads. I'm running CPP drop spindles and CPP 6 lug rotors, everything else came from the local parts store.

love the paint scheme :)

What size tires are on the Boss wheels? I bought a set of 17s for my truck, but I haven't picked tires yet?

Surprised that the pads wouldn't fit. Pretty much all the conversions use a stock C10 caliper, so any parts store should be able to sell you pads. I'm running CPP drop spindles and CPP 6 lug rotors, everything else came from the local parts store.

I'll get you the tire size tonight. These are 18's though.

I talked to SKYC and they said they should fit no problem, so I'm going to measure the rotor and the caliper to make sure they are the correct ones for each other.

love the paint scheme :)

Thanks, but it's going to change a little. A little more faux-tina, primer, and body mods are planned to happen here in next few weeks

Finally got the brakes done and all the wheels on...

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee78b38-ce5d-8ddd.jpg

Think I'm going to go back to my old wheels...

I like em. I was originally going to go with the smoothie look, similar to your 15s, but decided on some wheels similar to your Boss's. Either set looks good on your truck.

Thanks! I'm having a problem with the PCM and the size difference in the rear tires. As these wheels are just loaners, it's not worth having the PCM reprogrammed to these tires. The fronts rub pretty good too. Steelies are going back on tonight

Steelies back on

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/4196fefe.jpg

Worked on the cowl hood a littledum


Primed. The gun kept acting up, so it looked horrible. Oh well.dum
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After some wet sanding, the black base was laid down.dum
http://img.tapatalk.com/aeff62c3-606f-c7b2.jpg

Now to let it bake in the heat, and then wetsanding again to start the faux-tina.dum

Goal is to look similar to this
http://img.tapatalk.com/aeff62c3-60c3-7670.jpg

That truck is badass, the flat caps make it look amazing. Clean and old school. I love it.

Love this truck - but, I would leave the newer front end and the flat black! Perfect just the way it sits...

Thanks man! Although, I didn't leave well enough alone, and this is what happened...

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I also bought a car hauler...

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Going to swap clips next month. (have a rock crawling event this month)

hey idk if you know about it but there is a huge 67-72 forum,a nd a LS swap section too..
general forum: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/
ls swap section: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=206

I like the steelies look. Have you thought about using Dodge 20" steel wheels? They're relatively cheap and look sweet (see pic)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php?attachmentid=719874&stc=1&d=1301090909

hey idk if you know about it but there is a huge 67-72 forum,a nd a LS swap section too..
general forum: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/
ls swap section: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=206

I have a build thread over there as well. That site is amazing

I like the steelies look. Have you thought about using Dodge 20" steel wheels? They're relatively cheap and look sweet (see pic)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php?attachmentid=719874&stc=1&d=1301090909

I've never seen them before. What did those come off of? Are they 5 on 5 lug pattern? I thought Dodge was 5 on 5.5

Edit: From what I can see, they look to be 6 lug

So after many months of neglect, I finally decided to pull the trigger on fixing this truck.

2 weeks ago, my pops backed his bobcat into Nasty. I was heartbroken to see my girly hurt.
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So he pulled the grill off to try and fix it
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Then I decided to go a different route...
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Everything is disconnected from the doghouse...
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Off with the clip
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The one eyed front end is off to meet its new partner
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Instead of buying me another $400+ chrome grill, Dad bought me a new radiator support and gave me a fender...

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This is as far as we got the first day.
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2nd day

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Got everything mounted up but the hood. We still have to paint the inside of the hood before installing it, and I was by myself, so I just got all the little stuff done.

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Also installed a new TPS hoping that would correct the late shifting from 1st problem, but it didn't. Going to take it to the mechanic and have him drop the pan, and do a service on it. If I had a lift, I'd do it myself, but this truck is too freakin low for me to crawl my fat ass under it

this past weekend's progress...

The initial plan was to just swap the clip, DA the whole thing, and shoot a coat of GM black and a matte clear. Well, then my pops decides he wants to fix the dents and dings in the bed... and the tailgate... and the doors... and the whole truck.

So this weekend while i was taking my exam, he installed the hood. The new-to-me hinges are bent, so it doesn't sit all the way right. This sucks, but I'll run it like this until i can afford new ones.
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zps0c201e91.jpg

After the test, I went to his house and we got to work. At the end of the day, this is where we were at.
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The driver fender and grille are factory GM parts. They were in great shape considering where they came from, and that they were not repos. There was one dent in the driver fender, and the mounting holes on the grille needed to be massaged to line up correctly. The spot in the middle lower portion of the grille was 3 dents. We used a stud gun to pull out the dents, then a body hammer to work on the high spots. This metal was not fun to work with due to it being so thin
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zps7d4e201e.jpg

I cut out the small rust spot and cleaned the inside of the hole. This picture shows where we set the fender and grille placement. It took a little work to get them to line up this well, but I think the end result is worth it.
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zpsc15c5c15.jpg


So the passenger fender was a painted repo we picked up from a swap meet for 40 bucks. It was in great shape, other than the fact it was a repo. The problem was during the manufacturing process, a group of ripples was cast into the metal around the headlight bucket. Instead of leaving the ripples in there like the PO did, I broke out the flap wheel and sander and worked the area until i got all the ripples out. Then dad put a skim coat of filler to fill the grinding marks
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zpsb1f3453c.jpg

The truck used to have a snap vinyl bed cover at some point. The button holes were still in the truck down both sides of the bed. We spot welded all the holes, then went to work leveling out the panels. Still a little wavy, but after a couple coats of high build primer, it will be nice.
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The bottom section was a giant dent that happened a couple years ago when one of my dad's employees backed a trailer into the truck. We used the stud gun to pull it out, then a skim coat of filler again to help level everything back out.


We started working on the tailgate, getting all the dings across the top out.
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zpsa5ba5dfe.jpg

Then I decided I wanted to go on and install my tailgate skin and relocation bracket. This is a factory lettered tailgate, so dad has been salivating over it for years. I told him to find me another tailgate, and this one was his. So he did.

This is where we stopped. I'll pick up my tailgate this week, then start fitting the skin and relocation bracket. I know a lot of guys on here see the filler and get upset, but you can still take a magnet and it will hold.

Filler is only bad if it's improperly applied, or really thick. It doesn't look that way to me. I like the new front end, now it actually looks like a '68 again. ;)

Filler is only bad if it's improperly applied, or really thick. It doesn't look that way to me. I like the new front end, now it actually looks like a '68 again. ;)

Thanks! I have a few more modifications I want to make. We are really looking at getting the exterior wrapped up before going inside. There will be a good amount of things inside the truck I want to change, so it's best to do that at a later date

Hate say it, but I still like it best the way it was in your sig pic - I think it is because my best friend growing up had a '72... brings back memories...

Really picking up steam on this truck. Seeing it come together is really exciting for me. It truly is a dream come true.

Anyway, enough of the soapbox... Lets get onto the updates!:metal:


Most of the exterior body modifications and repairs are completed. Still have to shave the new tailgate, and now I have decided to go ahead and fix the rust in the floor/inner rocker area. It is the only real "damage/repair-needed" area left on the truck, so might as well address it now, and get it over with.

Here is a pic as of yesterday evening.
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zpsb8ab2b1e.jpg
(sorry for the dark picture. Photobucket is being a tool right now...)

Can you guys tell what has been done?

Hate say it, but I still like it best the way it was in your sig pic - I think it is because my best friend growing up had a '72... brings back memories...

Thanks man. Yea, it was a cool looking truck, but just not exactly what I wanted. From the day I bought this truck, I wanted that "shark nose" front end, just never had the time, money, or desire to do the whole front end change. After the damage was done to the front, that was the final straw.

My buddy who is the photographer that took the Buffalo Trace pics said he has a couple models wanting to do a pinup set, so once I get the truck repainted, we are doing another photoshoot.

We will start where i stopped for today.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zps8551400d.jpg

The truck has been primed, and we are working on straightening out any waviness in the panels. Matte Black and Gloss Black are really bad about showing any type of imperfection, so we are taking a little extra time to work the body to be nice and straight.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zps1562bfe7.jpg
the passenger side is needing the most work. There were a few low spots in the fender, and the rocker panel has 4 pretty good size dents that will need to be addressed, but overall, it is coming along nicely.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zpsc754f0ae.jpg

I also decided to clean the 40+ years of seam sealer out of the drip rail. There were only a couple places that rust was starting, but i was sure to grind it all out and it should be ready to go.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zps7fef06c6.jpg

Only 1 spot of rust that needed to be repaired was below the drip rail. I welded everything up, so after some handy work with the grinder, it will never be noticed.




I started my day by pulling the carpet out of the way, so we could address the last rust issues in the cab. (The only other rust in the truck is the piece in the bed floor)
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zps5fcdad6a.jpg
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zps053d1b40.jpg

Overall, they are not too bad. The inner rockers need to be replaced, but my dad is not one to buy patch panels, so he wants to fabricate his own. I'm ok with that, as it saves me money!

Here are the bad spots

Driver
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zpse859ecb5.jpg

Passenger
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr170/Josh40601/Nasty/null_zpsf936579b.jpg

What tank and pump did you use ?

What tank and pump did you use ?

Fuel?

I would love to have a truck like that to tow my boat around. Nice work.

yes fuel tank ive reed where others are useing a grand cherokie tank , i want it back behind the rear , with and internal pump

building a 68 c10 of my own with a ly6 , and turbo 350 or 200 4r

I would love to have a truck like that to tow my boat around. Nice work.

Only thing this thing hauls is ass :drive:

yes fuel tank ive reed where others are useing a grand cherokie tank , i want it back behind the rear , with and internal pump

building a 68 c10 of my own with a ly6 , and turbo 350 or 200 4r

I'm running this tank, sending unit, pump, cap and neck

http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?section=1000886