1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB

[zach_carver]

Here it goes guys! My C10 has been driven a lot for the last 2 years been used as a DD truck. Original power plant was a 1965 327, turbo 350 and PS, PDB. The truck picked up a nickname as Snoopy the day I brought it home by my mother in law. It came from it having alot of plasti dip. PO had painted all trim, grille, wheels, everything black. Well I got it home removed all spray paint and got started putting back closer to original well besides a few things. Truck got disc brakes added in the front and all new moog steering and suspension parts, and a 5/7 static drop kit with a basic C notch. After that truck got all new oak wood bed added, being that it had a plywood bed when I bought. Well last week coming home from Panama city Beach Florida from cruising the coast which was 8.5hr drive one way, the engine dropped a valve and scattered the entire bottom end. Being that I'm already a huge LS guy it was no question what to do. This week I picked up a 2007 trailblazer SS motor and trans. Ls2 with 4l70e. Super excited to get started, hate not being able to drive my C10. Any guys with some insight on these trucks I appreciate any help, tips, tricks anything. Being this is my first ls swap I'm doing lots and lots of research. Plan to retain factory fuel tank, and plumb in a fairly stock motor. I'm on a budget, so any pointers I appreciate. Sorry to be long winded. Hard to be quiet on something I love sooo much! Thanks guys.

[zach_carver]

[flashed]

Looks good ,where you at in Blue Ridge ,used to spend a lot of time up there ,my mom lives in Morganton.

[mjh1965]

I'll be along for the ride on this one . I would love an LS motor but the cost of getting them to the Uk just makes it unaffordable .

[zach_carver]

I actually live in Morganton also! Yea I've been wanting to do the LS swap awhile, finally got lucky and found one close to home and affordable.

[Grizz1963]

"Welcome" to you and your build, despite being here for some time.

Like Martin above, I would love a truck with all the modern stuff attached, but over here in England it would be a costly exercise, so I am happy to watch and cheer your build.

[zach_carver]

Thanks guys for all the support! Gonna be acquiring some parts in near future and do some cleaning and painting on motor to get ready to install!

[namloc]

Originally Posted by zach_carver

Nice project.LS swap is cool.Budget build was my plan also on my 60 swb GMC. Have fun.

[zach_carver]

Thanks guys, Ive removed all original harness and all AC components. Im removing trans now to have the tailshaft changed. Also getting old motor and trans out of the truck currently. Will post more updates along the way..

[cheessee]

I'm a friend of yours on fb I took a couple pics of your truck at the fall rod run in pigeon forge...love this build

[zach_carver]

Originally Posted by cheessee

I'm a friend of yours on fb I took a couple pics of your truck at the fall rod run in pigeon forge...love this build

Thanks alot man! I'm excited to get started once I got some parts here. Lot of stuff ordered.

[cheessee]

Nice can't wait to see.. I'm looking for a 5.3 for my 63

[zach_carver]

Oh, by looking at your sig I figured you were already LS swapped

[cheessee]

Nah I wish lol I got another project to finish first

[zach_carver]

Originally Posted by cheessee

Nah I wish lol I got another project to finish first

You sound like me, I keep a million things going on. The GTO has been put on hold till the C10s done though. Post up them pictures you took if you still have them. The ones from pigeon forge.

[66ChevyMax]

I'm ready to watch this one, subscribed!

[zach_carver]

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

I'm ready to watch this one, subscribed!

Im sure this one wont be near as nice as yours, im 25 and on a pretty tight budget unfortunately. Itll be awesome when done though!!! Trucks practically my DD so ive gotta get to going on it. Cleaned engine yesterday, waiting for trans to get done to start the install. Trans guy found some burnt clutches when replacing output shaft so hes gonna rebuild for me. Dont want to have to pull again for awhile.

[zach_carver]

Well so far here's all I've got lol motor is in now but that's about it. Was able to mock up my electric fans also. Trying to keep yall updated, I just keep forgetting to take pictures lol

[chevy49]

nice build I would also like to do an ls in my 65 but for now the 350 will have to work.

[zach_carver]

Well guys I haven't updated and posted like I wanted to but gonna try and get it caught up.. I have some pics to show my budget LS2 C10 build. Truck is running and driving, drove 60 miles today to work and back. Have a coolant leak from where I plumbed in my steam port into upper radiator hose. Gonna pick up a new correct piece to install the steam port. Anyways I'm gonna upload some pics!

[zach_carver]

[zach_carver]

Vette pedal used from PSI-LSX


And my bikes that were in it when it blew up lol

[zach_carver]

Walbro 255 pump and vette reg with Russell AN fittings


My temporary fuel return, until tank gets relocated

[zach_carver]

And my 1st wood bed kit I done, had to share




My aeroforce interceptor gauge monitoring all ecm vitals, and CELs.

[zach_carver]

Practically all done here