1969 C10 SWB - Big Block project
 

Here is my latest project, I thought you guys might like to follow along. I'll post more pics as we make more progress. I'm an old Camaro guy but I have always loved these trucks. Any year, there's just nothing like them. Camaros are fun too and I have restored several but they're just getting so expensive to build and 'numbers oriented' I got out of them. I'm just so tired of building my car the way it's supposed to be .. not how I want it to be, then having to listen to people tell me I'm wrong for building it that way. It takes all the fun out of it. Build it your way, what you like and what suits your personality. Bagged, or stock. I like them all. :metal:

Check this one out. Frame off project, I bought it off a guy in KY. He just lost intrest in it apparently. This is my first C10 build but I am having a lot of fun with it already. All the difficult stuff is already done. the frame has been blasted and painted nicely, new cab corners, rockers, and mounts. The firewall has been cleaned up, floors fixed where necessary, etc. They did a very nice job with it. It is a great start to what will hopefully end up a nice old truck. I plan to paint it myself.

69 date coded 396/350
Cleaned and .030 over
10.5:1
69 dated '290' heads
Lunati Bracket Master II cam
MSD HEI
750cfm Holley 3310
Roller tip rockers, studs, guides
Built TH400
2800 stall
73-87 front suspension swap
Re-located gas tank with all new lines

I'm working on changing it over to the 68 style front end. Things are likely to change of course. .. check back if you want.

The 69-72 hood is also for sale if you know of anyone who might want it. Basically new from LMC.

You guys rock. Thanks for all your help.
Chad

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just some more pics ..

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The carb on it now is just on there to keep dust out of it. I know that's not a 3310. :)

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NICE!!!!!! keep pictures coming & hey from N.C. :metal: :cool:

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Very nice truck and love that big block power!

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Made some progress this weekend. The weather is about to turn around in the SE TN area, man, I can't wait for spring.

The Intake & Carb is just sitting on there to keep the dust and stuff out right now. The pass side valve cover will be ok I think, but the driver will need some tweaking to make it work and allow some breathing room. It's just barely touching the firewall. I'll re-shape that area a little and I think it will be fine.

More to come. ..

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It looks great in there! Good luck with the firewall tweaking.

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Nice project there. Good luck with the build.

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wow that engine looks beast!

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Nice! I'm watching this one.

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WOW! Now this is the way I would build my truck (when I get one).:waah:

I am new to the site and have really loved these trucks from back in the day. My dad owned a 1967 longbed, and I can remember helping him change the water pump on that 6 cylinder. Probably my first mechanical repair.

Good luck with that project. I will follow along!

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Looks great buddy! Nice work.

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Looks like a great project you have. I'll follow along too.

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My dad came up with a new center cap design.. check it out. I posted this to the threads for a few days but got a bit nervous when guys mentioned GM licensing, etc. So, I deleted it. I thought it would be ok to post in my build thread just so I could share it with you all. We never intended to build these for resale, we're just playing around to see what it would look like. I really like how it turned out.

Dad has also fitted the headers and dropped in the HEI. It's coming together. Now, if I could just find someone with a 68 RH front fender !

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More pics

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I will be changing the trim rings soon, they just don't sit flush with the wheel and almost makes the tire look too small. Humm.. I guess we'll see what happens.

It might get a nicer set of wheels when I can afford it and after paint..

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subscribed, I want to see where this goes.

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Just got done dropping my Cab from LWB on SWB doner frame...transfered k-member and posi rear. Fresh urethane cab mounts and t-arm bushings.
Plan to drop 69 427 (from my 67 Camaro - going bigger)
Both are 4spds...
What did you do for a driveshaft? One piece??
:chevy:

jmanders1@live.com

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Actually, I haven't gotten a drive shaft yet .. good question. Is a one piece better you think? with a BB, would a 2 piece be more venerable? Not sure what I'm going with but I need to figure it out soon.

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1 pce drive shaft.. but nice build man. motor looks good!

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Build looks good neighbor (Mcminnville TN)! Whens she gonna hit the road, maybe I'll see ya at some cruise ins?

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Sure man .. I'd like to meet you sometime. I'll be around the swap meets and shows coming up this spring. I hope to have my truck on the road by late summer / fall.

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nice progress 69rat, sorry the fender didnt work out........

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What events will ya be attending (Your a lil bit east of me..but not far)

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those center caps are legit homie!

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Thanks man..

We have the truck almost ready to start / running now. I'll post more pics asap. I am probably going to start aligning my front sheet metal in the next couple weeks.

oldblue1968 - I am not sure which events really. I don't have a list of what's coming up around our area soon. I know I will be at Charlotte but if you have any other information will you please send it my way?

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Hey from N.C. again,looking like some progress has been made,keep on truckin'' :metal: :cool:

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Looking good man, I like the center caps - when can I get some???

JohnO

Oh and I might have a line on some steelies for your other project - I'll know soon

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Heavy Evy and JohnO - If you guys are interested in getting some of those center caps, please PM me with specifics.

Thanks,
NoNeck

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No Neck is my dad ..

He made them for me. shoot him a pm and he will make up a set if you're interested. They're really pretty neat. :metal:

Innovative idea no doubt.

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One more thing .. my dad might even work out something with you on the steelies if you want some centers. The wheels would be for his 68 (6 lug) .. so it's up to him of course but he is the one looking for the wheels. I was just trying to help him find some. I would have bought the ones you had the other day.. but I guess it wasn't meant to be.

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nice looking build, I am also planning Big Block project, I got a chance at a sweet deal on a 8.1 out of a newer avalanche the only draw back is lack of performance products for that motor. any way nuff about my ride. Keep up the good work.

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Just subscribed, I gotta keep an eye on you and your pop somehow ;)

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Nice clean looking work. I am working(atleast in the near future) on a similar project. 68 stepside with a 396. I am going with a more factory look but I am going to watch this build so I learn from your mistakes, lol. Hope you dont make any. Looking Good!

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Nice project! Looking forward to watching this!!!

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We had really nice weather this weekend and finally got a chance to work on my truck. Here are some recent pics. We, my dad and my buddy Greg (No Neck, baknblack) got some things wrapped up. The intake is bolted on, distributor at TDC and lined up perfectly, plug wires cut to fit, and a hefty dose of cam lube / Royal Purple break in oil.

We're gettin close ! The Magnaflow Exhaust and restored GM core support are going on hopefully in a few days.

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Shhhh ...

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Do you guys think I should change out the red dist cap for a black one? I'm about 60% leaning toward a black one. The red one just looks a bit out of place. (??)

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That big block looks awesome bro. So great to see such clean assembly. If mine comes out HALF that good I'll be happy. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

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Very nice. Subscribed.