Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
 

Ok so it's been 4 years since I've started this project and it way past time to get a build thread going. I'll try to update it to its current state. Here are some features of the truck.
-1971 shortbed c10
-2009 chevy 6.0, 4l60e, Hydro boost, buckets, tilt, tach, posi, wood bed, boyds tank, entropy radiator, Howell engine harness, AAW chassis harness

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There was not much there when I bought the truck but somehow it was begging for a second chance. After a lot of bodywork, sourcing panels, (3) sets of doors (amazing how a door looks good until you power wash it and rust holes pop through) I was able to send her to the blaster.

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Was planning on a LS swap from the get go but still hadn't found one so next set was paint the cab.

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Found a low mileage 6.0! Cleaned up the alum and shot a quick touch up coat on the block.

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Body, bed and paint

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Wiring, computer, trans control, DBW gas pedal.
Built a bracket for comp and gas pedal that bolts to original gas pedal mounts and added a 90 degree bracket for stability. Trans control is mounted on firewall tub with 1/4" 20 bolts welded to a fender washer then cut flush to a stud. I cleaned down to fresh metal and glued these with 3M panel adhesive. Used them for mounting the fan and fuel relays as well.

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More wiring and what the heck let's get out the buzz saw on some fresh paint. My good friend sold have been a surgeon.

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Electric speedo

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Hydroboost

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what sand blaster do you use. I need for my suburban

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Blast Tech by Santa Fe and Hampden. They have a decent lead time as they are always busy. I've always been happy with their work.

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Sweet thanks
what I really need is a shop that can do my air set up.

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Just starting a...similar, project. Looking forward to seeing how it goes.

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Curtb1971,
I'd like to pick your brain about your hydroboost. Could I come by sometime and take a look? I need to get my C10 out for a little burn.

Doug

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Are the heads rectangle port, or cathedral port?

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That would be fine by me. I'm headed out of town for the weekend but next week I'll be back. I'll shoot you a pm with my contact info. Be a good excuse to knock some carbon off and talk chevy trucks.

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I couldn't answer that with complete confidence but I belive these are rectangle port. What ever a 09 silverado with a 6.0 had.

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Hopefully can get more time to work on this and get it running. Had the truck 4 years and it's getting close.:metal:

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This is one good looking truck, where did you score the 6.0?

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Thanks man, I got it from Al's auto wrecking in commerce city around the beginning of 14'. Al's went out of business a couple month ago. It sucks pretty bad because the guys there were very helpful and the circumstances behind the closing.

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Damn, andersen's is Greeley has good prices, but beating everyone else to a 6.0 is tough there

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WOW Your first post. Welcome...
Its cool to see Colorado people posting. I never see c10.

Keep up the good work and info. ..

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Looking great, I like the color combo.

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I got to see this truck in person last night and Curt is really doing it right. Quality parts and quality workmanship. Seeing it in person and then looking back thru the pics in the thread gives you a great perspective on the amount of work that goes into one of these trucks.

Doug

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Thank you! Almost picked medium blue and white but glad I did the orange.:metal: