71 c10 lwb turbo 5.3
01-24-2011, 07:07 PM
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71 c10 lwb turbo 5.3 picked up 71 c10 couple months ago plans were to lower and install 6.0 but few weeks ago i picked up 5.3 with computer and harness for $300 so decided to do turbo setup
this is when i picked up the truck
options
washed it up
removed front cap and bed
removed springs to decide about where i want ride height
notched frame
test fit 5.3
tacked engine mounts in
started plating them in the engine came with frame mounts out of z71
removed cab
finished washing frame
replaced rusted cab corners common problem with these trucks
shaved marker lights on bed
also shaved them on front fenders,welded upi most of the holes for mounting trim, and filled stake pockets on bed
this is when i picked up the truck
options
washed it up
removed front cap and bed
removed springs to decide about where i want ride height
notched frame
test fit 5.3
tacked engine mounts in
started plating them in the engine came with frame mounts out of z71
removed cab
finished washing frame
replaced rusted cab corners common problem with these trucks
shaved marker lights on bed
also shaved them on front fenders,welded upi most of the holes for mounting trim, and filled stake pockets on bed
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01-24-2011, 11:14 PM
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hey brother, replace the rockers while you are at it. They are a VERY common problem with the 67-72's Yours may be fine, but they are very prone to rust. We had to replace the cab corners and rockers in all 6 we did full restos on.
Are you keeping the LWB, or you going to shorten it?
If you need any help getting the 5.3 in, let me know. I will try to help as much as possible. We ran the LS1 with F-Body accessories and a 4l60e. Kept the a/c and power steering.
Looks great, and i will be following everything VERY closely, as i want to twin snail my c10 in the future
Are you keeping the LWB, or you going to shorten it?
If you need any help getting the 5.3 in, let me know. I will try to help as much as possible. We ran the LS1 with F-Body accessories and a 4l60e. Kept the a/c and power steering.
Looks great, and i will be following everything VERY closely, as i want to twin snail my c10 in the future
01-28-2011, 08:39 PM
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keeping it long bed i like them also the truck ac fits well tucks right in frame i just have to cut bend and reweld top of frame weld to clear lines
front fenders
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02-05-2011, 08:11 PM
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got frame primed may leave it that way did lil body work where my welds are, also ordered all new ball joints, tie rods, and a-arm shafts still need to get new wheel bearings and drop spindles
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02-06-2011, 08:20 AM
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poor grass. Looks good. Great deal on the 5.3L dude!
02-20-2011, 05:48 PM
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got few mor things don new fuel tank, all new front suspension parts, got engine and trans set in place. also got turbo in and ordered bags for it
02-20-2011, 08:02 PM
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leaving frame primed its not gonna be a show truck or anything just good daily driver, as for paint its going to be low gloss black tractor paint since this is low buck build
03-09-2011, 07:32 PM
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got the ac compressor mounted had to bend frame down a lil to clear hoses also have lots of parts on there way
also got few parts in today
going to paint drop spindles before installing
radiator
intercooler
also got few parts in today
going to paint drop spindles before installing
radiator
intercooler
03-10-2011, 06:41 PM
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got more parts 02 zo6 cam, walbro 255, tail bov, areomotive fpr with boost reference,60lb injecters, 3x4 coupler for turbo pipe to throttle body
fuel pump mounted
got one side of bed primed and spindles painted
thinking of mounting coils like this but will have to see how i have to run exhaust as it will be 3.5" because i can get most it from work
fuel pump mounted
got one side of bed primed and spindles painted
thinking of mounting coils like this but will have to see how i have to run exhaust as it will be 3.5" because i can get most it from work
