my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:21 PM

figured I should start one of these. Been 3 years since I brought the truck home...$500 for a roller w/o engine or trans. Bed sides were good, frame good, 12 bolt rear and one fender. Scrapped the rest pretty much. I can't find the pics right now of the truck when I towed it home.

Picked up a cab in TN off a board member, it was shot in the lowers and cab mounts...but the windshield channel and upper areas were decent. So I got a crash course in cab fixin' LOL.
Frame was stripped down and coated with Eastwood rust encapsulator.

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:24 PM

general cab fixin pics.....
I did the driver side w/ sawzall and cutoff wheels....had enough and bought a plasma cutter. The other side went much smoother and then the bed too.
Working in my small 30x30 garage w/ plasma and a 110V Lincoln welder.

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:27 PM

more cab fixin and windshield had 2 bad spots at the seam when I stripped it down.

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:29 PM

rear end build....had a guy shorten the housing 1" and weld on 9" ford ends from Moser...stuffed it with an Eaton diff, 3.42 gears, Moser axles

truck will see some 1/4 mile action with drag radials or slicks...so I wanted the C clips gone.

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:32 PM

fast forward to this summer / fall....pics of the cab welding done...epoxy primer on everything.

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:34 PM

applied the 2004 GM quiksilver metallic with a cheap gun for the inside cab, firewall, and jambs.

test fitting the seats I'd like to use...2004 GTO buckets. comfy but tall back. Not sure yet if these will stay or something shorter.

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:38 PM

front suspension is done...steering column disassembled, painted, and put in. using a wheel from a 73-87 for now. 2.5" drop spindles from ECE...stock disc brake setup. rear is dropped 4" with just springs.

Steering and brakes are done except realized I can't find the dust shields...need to find a set of those...now waiting for the motor. I'll post up motor pics in the next couple weeks....

71cadc10 · 11-22-2008, 01:45 PM

Plan for the truck is Silver all over, with black accents..
Planning to keep the lower black trim and go with 18" black center wheel of some type. 30" tires to fill the wheel wells up.

Engine is a 2001 6.0L LQ4 core...+030 and stuffed with 10.5:1 forged pistons from Diamond, Z06 cam out of a 2004 vette, with 317 casting heads milled slightly and my port work (nothing major). Dual plane performer RPM intake, 750 vacuum secondary holley, MSD 6010 box. 150hp plate nitrous shot. Shooting for a 400rwhp package on motor, and 500+ on spray....might need more cam to get there we'll see.
Headers from a 98-02 Fbody, TH400 long tail trans and a one piece drive shaft.

72BlckButy · 11-22-2008, 01:45 PM

What a great looking project!

Best of luck!

71cadc10 · 11-24-2008, 11:39 PM

72BlckButy: thank you sir

Not much to report...I got windshield in and intake showed up in the mail. Waiting on the rest of the motor to finish machine work..won't be long!

**LEEVON** · 11-24-2008, 11:46 PM

Nice project. I love to see the carbed gen III's. Where'd you get the intake and msd 6010 and what did they set you back if you don't mind?

nuke1 · 11-24-2008, 11:47 PM

that is gonna be one sweet looking truck, love the motor combo you are goin with

71cadc10 · 11-25-2008, 09:17 AM

Leevon, thanks. The MSD6010 I picked up off LS1tech.com basically new in box but opened for $260 shipped. They don't pop up often.

The intake I was going to buy at Summit, but were on back order.
I checked at Advance Auto and got it there. Friend of mine works there and Nov. employees get 30% discount...so it cam out around $260 delivered. I was surprised.

nuke1 - thanks

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-27-2008, 01:17 PM

Nice work so far cant wait to see her done..

STOCKISH · 11-27-2008, 02:23 PM

Lookin' great man, good luck with the build.

68GMCCustom · 11-27-2008, 05:27 PM

Nice! That's what's planned for mine as well, a carb'd LS motor. I'm hoping to build a 427 off a LSX block but will use a LQ4 or LQ9 and build a 408 if funds are tight when I get to that point. Besides what all went on my "shop truck"...I just have an empty frame right now.

Do you plan on relocating the coils? Mast has a nice setup that puts them behind the valve covers, for that old school look.

71cadc10 · 11-28-2008, 10:06 AM

68GMCCustom

yes I probably will relocate the coil packs....like to use the cast valve covers from GM performance with the "chevrolet" script on them. Those covers don't have provision for mounting coils.

I was in the air about the 408 as well...but the 4" cranks are still pretty steep for my budget on this one. In a few years when there's more of them on the market used I may pick one up. If the economy really tanks maybe people will start selling their LSx blocks cheap LOL.

67_C-30 · 11-28-2008, 03:06 PM

Is there an easy way to change a Gen III engine over to single coil with a MSD or similiar ignition box?

67_C-30 · 11-28-2008, 03:07 PM

Awesome truck BTW! The silver looks great!

68GMCCustom · 11-28-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Is there an easy way to change a Gen III engine over to single coil with a MSD or similiar ignition box?

I believe so...but it requires using GM's front mount dizzy option.

67-72crazy · 11-28-2008, 07:10 PM

keep up the good work.

msgross · 11-28-2008, 07:20 PM

watching this one... hopefully I can get to see this in action around town...

OARNGESI · 11-29-2008, 07:34 PM

Looking really good really like the seats

71cadc10 · 11-30-2008, 11:48 PM

thanks for the comments guys.

67 C30...

The MSD 6010 box is a standalone unit that will fire the stock coil packs.. It's a little over $300. The front cover shown uses an adapter to the front of the cam, and a Ford distributor. The cover and adapter alone are like $450. In my opinion the best option is the 6010 box and the stock coils.

71cadc10 · 04-10-2009, 10:25 AM

been way too long for an update....I'm lazy, it was cold this winter...blah blah. Last month I been getting it going again....

Ported a set of 317 heads, lightly...just a clean up really.
LH8 oil pan from a Hummer, worked out real nicely. Engine is 10.8:1 with Diamond +030 pistons.
Z06 cam from a 2002 covette

11-22-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc figured I should start one of these. Been 3 years since I brought the truck home...$500 for a roller w/o engine or trans. Bed sides were good, frame good, 12 bolt rear and one fender. Scrapped the rest pretty much. I can't find the pics right now of the truck when I towed it home. Picked up a cab in TN off a board member, it was shot in the lowers and cab mounts...but the windshield channel and upper areas were decent. So I got a crash course in cab fixin' LOL. Frame was stripped down and coated with Eastwood rust encapsulator. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear Last edited by 71cadc10; 11-23-2008 at 10:46 PM.

11-22-2008, 01:24 PM	#2
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc general cab fixin pics..... I did the driver side w/ sawzall and cutoff wheels....had enough and bought a plasma cutter. The other side went much smoother and then the bed too. Working in my small 30x30 garage w/ plasma and a 110V Lincoln welder. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

11-22-2008, 01:27 PM	#3
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc more cab fixin and windshield had 2 bad spots at the seam when I stripped it down. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

11-22-2008, 01:29 PM	#4
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc rear end build....had a guy shorten the housing 1" and weld on 9" ford ends from Moser...stuffed it with an Eaton diff, 3.42 gears, Moser axles truck will see some 1/4 mile action with drag radials or slicks...so I wanted the C clips gone. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

11-22-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc fast forward to this summer / fall....pics of the cab welding done...epoxy primer on everything. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

11-22-2008, 01:34 PM	#6
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc applied the 2004 GM quiksilver metallic with a cheap gun for the inside cab, firewall, and jambs. test fitting the seats I'd like to use...2004 GTO buckets. comfy but tall back. Not sure yet if these will stay or something shorter. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

11-22-2008, 01:38 PM	#7
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc front suspension is done...steering column disassembled, painted, and put in. using a wheel from a 73-87 for now. 2.5" drop spindles from ECE...stock disc brake setup. rear is dropped 4" with just springs. Steering and brakes are done except realized I can't find the dust shields...need to find a set of those...now waiting for the motor. I'll post up motor pics in the next couple weeks.... Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear Last edited by 71cadc10; 11-22-2008 at 01:53 PM.

11-22-2008, 01:45 PM	#8
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Plan for the truck is Silver all over, with black accents.. Planning to keep the lower black trim and go with 18" black center wheel of some type. 30" tires to fill the wheel wells up. Engine is a 2001 6.0L LQ4 core...+030 and stuffed with 10.5:1 forged pistons from Diamond, Z06 cam out of a 2004 vette, with 317 casting heads milled slightly and my port work (nothing major). Dual plane performer RPM intake, 750 vacuum secondary holley, MSD 6010 box. 150hp plate nitrous shot. Shooting for a 400rwhp package on motor, and 500+ on spray....might need more cam to get there we'll see. Headers from a 98-02 Fbody, TH400 long tail trans and a one piece drive shaft. __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear Last edited by 71cadc10; 11-22-2008 at 01:48 PM.

11-22-2008, 01:45 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc What a great looking project! Best of luck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-24-2008, 11:39 PM	#10
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc 72BlckButy: thank you sir Not much to report...I got windshield in and intake showed up in the mail. Waiting on the rest of the motor to finish machine work..won't be long! Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

11-24-2008, 11:46 PM	#11
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Nice project. I love to see the carbed gen III's. Where'd you get the intake and msd 6010 and what did they set you back if you don't mind? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-24-2008, 11:47 PM	#12
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc that is gonna be one sweet looking truck, love the motor combo you are goin with __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

11-25-2008, 09:17 AM	#13
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Leevon, thanks. The MSD6010 I picked up off LS1tech.com basically new in box but opened for $260 shipped. They don't pop up often. The intake I was going to buy at Summit, but were on back order. I checked at Advance Auto and got it there. Friend of mine works there and Nov. employees get 30% discount...so it cam out around $260 delivered. I was surprised. nuke1 - thanks __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

11-27-2008, 01:17 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Nice work so far cant wait to see her done.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-27-2008, 02:23 PM	#15
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11-27-2008, 05:27 PM	#16
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Nice! That's what's planned for mine as well, a carb'd LS motor. I'm hoping to build a 427 off a LSX block but will use a LQ4 or LQ9 and build a 408 if funds are tight when I get to that point. Besides what all went on my "shop truck"...I just have an empty frame right now. Do you plan on relocating the coils? Mast has a nice setup that puts them behind the valve covers, for that old school look. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-28-2008, 10:06 AM	#17
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc 68GMCCustom yes I probably will relocate the coil packs....like to use the cast valve covers from GM performance with the "chevrolet" script on them. Those covers don't have provision for mounting coils. I was in the air about the 408 as well...but the 4" cranks are still pretty steep for my budget on this one. In a few years when there's more of them on the market used I may pick one up. If the economy really tanks maybe people will start selling their LSx blocks cheap LOL. __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear Last edited by 71cadc10; 11-28-2008 at 10:08 AM.

11-28-2008, 03:06 PM	#18
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Is there an easy way to change a Gen III engine over to single coil with a MSD or similiar ignition box? __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-28-2008, 03:07 PM	#19
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Awesome truck BTW! The silver looks great! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-28-2008, 07:10 PM	#21
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc keep up the good work. __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project

11-28-2008, 07:20 PM	#22
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc watching this one... hopefully I can get to see this in action around town... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#23
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc Looking really good really like the seats

11-30-2008, 11:48 PM	#24
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc thanks for the comments guys. 67 C30... The MSD 6010 box is a standalone unit that will fire the stock coil packs.. It's a little over $300. The front cover shown uses an adapter to the front of the cam, and a Ford distributor. The cover and adapter alone are like $450. In my opinion the best option is the 6010 box and the stock coils. __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear Last edited by 71cadc10; 11-30-2008 at 11:48 PM.

04-10-2009, 10:25 AM	#25
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: my '71 LWB project - carb'd 6.0L gen III etc been way too long for an update....I'm lazy, it was cold this winter...blah blah. Last month I been getting it going again.... Ported a set of 317 heads, lightly...just a clean up really. LH8 oil pan from a Hummer, worked out real nicely. Engine is 10.8:1 with Diamond +030 pistons. Z06 cam from a 2002 covette Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

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