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Old 06-18-2016, 01:54 AM   #1
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71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Finally bought myself a c10 about five weeks ago and drove her home. This brings back great memories of my first c10 i owned in high school and my first date with my now wife of 19 years. Couldnt wait to get started on the ground up build. A good friend and i got it tor down to rolling chassis on a friday night now the fun begins.
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Old 06-21-2016, 02:43 AM   #2
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Got frame all done and previous work of shortening frame redone before powder coating. Sent frame out for chassis black powder coating along with front end componets.
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Old 06-21-2016, 08:25 AM   #3
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Old 06-23-2016, 12:37 AM   #4
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Got roller assembled used eec 4/6 drop kit with there trailing arm crossmember and gen 3 ls mounts. Got rear shocks relocated and pan bar from eec setup. I rebuilt entire rear differential and installed 3.73 gears with yukon posi unit. Sand blasted and painted rear diff.
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Old 06-23-2016, 08:29 AM   #5
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Awesome start! Hang tough.
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Old 06-23-2016, 09:28 AM   #6
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Awesome! Watchin.....
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Old 07-07-2016, 11:55 PM   #7
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Had some time with the holiday weekend so I rebuilt a 4l60e with heavy duty sprag sunshell and 5 pinion planetary gears. Used a transgo shift kit and high energy clutches. Painted and clear coated trans and installed aluminum pan. Got brake lines ran and flared. Feels good to have a major componets finished!
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Old 07-25-2016, 03:24 PM   #8
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Been awhile since I updated the build. Took lq4 engine apart and had valve job done. Installed a z06 corvette camshaft and valve springs. Assembled and painted motor. Ready for install now
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Old 08-12-2016, 10:40 PM   #9
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

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Had some time with the holiday weekend so I rebuilt a 4l60e with heavy duty sprag sunshell and 5 pinion planetary gears. Used a transgo shift kit and high energy clutches. Painted and clear coated trans and installed aluminum pan. Got brake lines ran and flared. Feels good to have a major componets finished!
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Old 08-13-2016, 12:49 AM   #10
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Thanks everyone for the compliments. I got alot done sinow last post. I'll have to take some more pictures.
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Old 07-25-2016, 05:26 PM   #11
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Keep up the good work... Just finished my LS swap and let me tell you,,, you want regret it once your done and have all the demons worked out...Casey
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Old 07-25-2016, 06:46 PM   #12
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Thanks. If you don't mind send me a picture of where you put ecm and hoe it looks under the hood!
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Old 07-26-2016, 12:24 AM   #13
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Looking good so far
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Old 07-26-2016, 06:02 AM   #14
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Awesome build, progress is looking great
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Old 07-26-2016, 07:34 AM   #15
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Another- you made that look easy. Quick work, Chassis Looks fantastic. Carry On.
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Thanks guys slowly but surely getting there.
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Old 07-30-2016, 01:58 PM   #17
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Got motor and transmission sitting in frame last night now cab needs to be set back on for mock up of ac etc.
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Old 07-30-2016, 11:50 PM   #18
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Very nice build! You are getting busy and doing a great job!
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Old 07-31-2016, 11:33 AM   #19
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

What did you do for the motor mounts/perches on the frame? Frame is looking good!
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Old 07-31-2016, 06:22 PM   #20
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

I used perches and mounts from ece there gen 3 mounts come complete with all hardware etc. Mounts have about an inch of movement forward or rearward. Using there trans crossmember as well. Hope that helps.
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Old 08-05-2016, 09:39 AM   #21
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Got cab back on and checked clearance. Fit like a glove now time to mock up brake booster and ac system.
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Old 08-06-2016, 09:25 PM   #22
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

I'll be watchin'
This looks like an awesome build!!!
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Looks great so far! Can't wait to see more. I'll be following this one. I'm also dropping in a LQ4.
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Old 08-14-2016, 12:15 AM   #24
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build

Thanks what year Lq4 are you doing and where are you mounting the ecm?
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Old 08-15-2016, 12:34 AM   #25
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Got interior taken out this weekend and was happy with floor and cab condition. Also finished up modification to my Ls wiring harness. Also got steam port tapped into the waterpump.
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