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Hideintire · 12-31-2013, 12:52 AM

Welcome and thank you for your interest...I have a dream...a lowly C10 that rides and handles like a C5 Corvette. Is it doable? Is it practical? Will it work? Questions that need to be answered...
Surprisingly, the truck weighs in at 3300 lbs...give or take. A C5...3100 lbs. When you shed the factory heavy front cross member and replace it with the C5 aluminum cradle...toss the heavy rear end assembly for the C5 aluminum rear cradle...factor in the LS6 weight savings of roughly 100 lbs....we might see a C10 weight of 3100 lbs. But, with the C5 rear-mounted tranny...the front/rear weight distribution of 53/47% for the Z06 might also be a reality!
We have the frame on a table and the C5 front and rear cradles mounted. The torque tube will need 10.5” added. We decided to use the rear frame and just stiffen as needed. We cut the front frame horns off, just in front of cab mounts...here we have added 2x4 tubing, as needed. Surprisingly...it looks like the cab will need very little surgery for the engine...Were keeping our fingers crossed! I've not decided if I will raise the bed 2” or just make a cover for the tranny where it interferes. I intend to use this as a truck...so this will be a sore spot if I don't raise the bed.
Debating were to mount a gas tank and how to run exhaust...I want all this positioned so we have tabs in place before we finish frame. Lots to consider....
I am blessed to own an industrial machine shop...and no obama, you did not build this business! Without this luxury it would be hard to accomplish this dream. I need to thank my son, Jonathon, up front because without his engineering abilities my dreams would not see the light of day!
Well, here are the first pictures (the automatic transaxle was just used for trial fit...) more to follow....God Bless!
Thanks for looking!
Jimmy

Bomp · 12-31-2013, 01:05 AM

Sounds interesting I'm in.

HSRACER · 12-31-2013, 10:28 AM

I am intrigued. Coming along for the ride.

gdavis · 12-31-2013, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Sounds interesting I'm in.

leave it to bump to like this ride. He is into some different fab. not saying it isn't interesting to say the least. I never seen a rear transmission on a C10

Rust_phoenix · 12-31-2013, 10:59 PM

Wicked cool! I'm in

**70STOVEBOLT** · 12-31-2013, 02:25 PM

Subscribed, gotta see it!

Tinkermc · 12-31-2013, 02:40 PM

I don't know how to subscribe but I like the way you think and I will follow your trip

**70STOVEBOLT** · 12-31-2013, 08:13 PM

Tinkermc you are subscribed. All you have to do is post and you are subscribed.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-31-2013, 11:37 PM

Cant wait to see this..

chuckmc8 · 01-01-2014, 07:23 AM

Innovators are what moves this hobby along and keeps everyone from having the same thing. Cant wait to see the result and what new methods come from this build

flashed · 01-01-2014, 09:43 AM

Im in on this .

AJohn6 · 01-01-2014, 11:36 AM

Count me in...

**CC69Rat** · 01-01-2014, 08:27 PM

Cool project - I'm in.

widewhite70 · 01-01-2014, 10:05 PM

It will handle and drive awesome! check out my build I did it with a C4 and an LS2 and it blew me away! good luck and if you have any questions with anything feel free to ask!

72 Copper C-10 · 01-01-2014, 10:13 PM

Count me in also

Tinkermc · 01-02-2014, 09:24 PM

Thank you 70 Stovebolt 4 the info.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-02-2014, 10:29 PM

No problem tinkermc, happy to help.

Hideintire · 01-03-2014, 12:39 AM

Thanks everyone for all the kind words!

The shop was scrambling at the end of the year with last minute projects...gotta keep the customers happy! We should get started back next week. Been searching parts...found a great deal on a nice set of headers and pipes...now if I can just luck up on a 67-68 front end! Still stuck on where to put the gas tank...

Widewhite70...I have been following your build...very, very nice!

Hideintire · 07-23-2014, 03:04 PM

Hello....Sorry for the long delay! Days are just to short... The chassis is coming together, slowly!

Front suspension is complete. Will need to add some kind of cross brace after motor installation is closer. Initially, I will be running C6 Z06 front and rear springs and shocks. There has been much engineering put into the Corvette springs and except for race only vehicles they seem to be the way to go. My concern will be the truck weight and the distribution of that weight, compared to the Corvette. Rear suspension is close as well, but a cross brace still needs fabricating.

Showing C6 rear mufflers, but these will be dumped in place of a Spin-tech muffler mounted midway truck and then s/s straight pipes back to rollpan. It should make it cleaner and a much nicer look.

Brakes are 14” Brembo 2 piece rotors and 4 piston calipers. Found these used and they will require clean-up, powder paint and plating...still cheaper than new. Good size for truck.

Gas tank is next on agenda. Planning a Camaro 5th gen pump in s/s or aluminum fabricated tank. Due to narrow width of frame, it will require a two section tank with crossover between.

Planning to incorporate the factory EBCM, with lateral, yaw and directional sensors. Debating whether to go C6 or C5 components...since I would like to incorporate as much as possible using factory hardware. Since motor is C6 LS2 and using C6 computer, I'm not sure if it will talk to C5 components. I had initially planned to run an '05 Escalade dash cluster and associated BCM...there again ...no idea if it will talk to the C6 computer. C6 Vette cluster would look much nicer, but it would be harder to incorporate into the C10 dash area. I do plan on using the C6 steering column and wheel...looks like it will fit nicely.

Well, that's all for now. More details and pictures as they happen. Thanks for looking and kind comments!

God Bless!

Xeen · 07-23-2014, 03:35 PM

Woah this thing is sick!

BigDaddyV · 07-24-2014, 07:57 AM

Im in for this Ride!

What a bad arz start to a wicked Truck!

mcbassin · 07-24-2014, 08:07 AM

Great looking chassis. Hope to see some more pictures soon.

Custom 68 · 07-24-2014, 11:15 AM

I agree, that is awesome! Keep it going.

BigMike · 07-24-2014, 02:57 PM

Very cool!

Bishops Trucks · 07-24-2014, 03:33 PM

Great work. That should be a fun ride when it's on the road.

12-31-2013, 12:52 AM	#1
Hideintire Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Burgaw, NC Posts: 28	You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Welcome and thank you for your interest...I have a dream...a lowly C10 that rides and handles like a C5 Corvette. Is it doable? Is it practical? Will it work? Questions that need to be answered... Surprisingly, the truck weighs in at 3300 lbs...give or take. A C5...3100 lbs. When you shed the factory heavy front cross member and replace it with the C5 aluminum cradle...toss the heavy rear end assembly for the C5 aluminum rear cradle...factor in the LS6 weight savings of roughly 100 lbs....we might see a C10 weight of 3100 lbs. But, with the C5 rear-mounted tranny...the front/rear weight distribution of 53/47% for the Z06 might also be a reality! We have the frame on a table and the C5 front and rear cradles mounted. The torque tube will need 10.5” added. We decided to use the rear frame and just stiffen as needed. We cut the front frame horns off, just in front of cab mounts...here we have added 2x4 tubing, as needed. Surprisingly...it looks like the cab will need very little surgery for the engine...Were keeping our fingers crossed! I've not decided if I will raise the bed 2” or just make a cover for the tranny where it interferes. I intend to use this as a truck...so this will be a sore spot if I don't raise the bed. Debating were to mount a gas tank and how to run exhaust...I want all this positioned so we have tabs in place before we finish frame. Lots to consider.... I am blessed to own an industrial machine shop...and no obama, you did not build this business! Without this luxury it would be hard to accomplish this dream. I need to thank my son, Jonathon, up front because without his engineering abilities my dreams would not see the light of day! Well, here are the first pictures (the automatic transaxle was just used for trial fit...) more to follow....God Bless! Thanks for looking! Jimmy Attached Images

12-31-2013, 01:05 AM	#2
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Sounds interesting I'm in.

12-31-2013, 10:28 AM	#3
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 I am intrigued. Coming along for the ride. __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

12-31-2013, 10:59 PM	#5
Rust_phoenix Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Moses Lake Washington Posts: 162	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Wicked cool! I'm in __________________ My build: Project "Lazarus" 8.1 Vortec and Allison in a 72 swb k10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555878

12-31-2013, 02:25 PM	#6
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,219	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Subscribed, gotta see it! __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

12-31-2013, 02:40 PM	#7
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 I don't know how to subscribe but I like the way you think and I will follow your trip

12-31-2013, 08:13 PM	#8
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,219	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Tinkermc you are subscribed. All you have to do is post and you are subscribed. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

12-31-2013, 11:37 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Cant wait to see this.. __________________ 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..

01-01-2014, 07:23 AM	#10
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Innovators are what moves this hobby along and keeps everyone from having the same thing. Cant wait to see the result and what new methods come from this build __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-01-2014, 09:43 AM	#11
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Im in on this .

01-01-2014, 11:36 AM	#12
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Count me in... __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

01-01-2014, 08:27 PM	#13
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Cool project - I'm in. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-01-2014, 10:05 PM	#14
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 It will handle and drive awesome! check out my build I did it with a C4 and an LS2 and it blew me away! good luck and if you have any questions with anything feel free to ask! __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

01-01-2014, 10:13 PM	#15
72 Copper C-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Palisade Colorado Posts: 172	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Count me in also

01-02-2014, 09:24 PM	#16
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Thank you 70 Stovebolt 4 the info.



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01-02-2014, 10:29 PM	#17
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,219	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 No problem tinkermc, happy to help. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

01-03-2014, 12:39 AM	#18
Hideintire Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Burgaw, NC Posts: 28	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Thanks everyone for all the kind words! The shop was scrambling at the end of the year with last minute projects...gotta keep the customers happy! We should get started back next week. Been searching parts...found a great deal on a nice set of headers and pipes...now if I can just luck up on a 67-68 front end! Still stuck on where to put the gas tank... Widewhite70...I have been following your build...very, very nice!

07-23-2014, 03:04 PM	#19
Hideintire Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Burgaw, NC Posts: 28	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Hello....Sorry for the long delay! Days are just to short... The chassis is coming together, slowly! Front suspension is complete. Will need to add some kind of cross brace after motor installation is closer. Initially, I will be running C6 Z06 front and rear springs and shocks. There has been much engineering put into the Corvette springs and except for race only vehicles they seem to be the way to go. My concern will be the truck weight and the distribution of that weight, compared to the Corvette. Rear suspension is close as well, but a cross brace still needs fabricating. Showing C6 rear mufflers, but these will be dumped in place of a Spin-tech muffler mounted midway truck and then s/s straight pipes back to rollpan. It should make it cleaner and a much nicer look. Brakes are 14” Brembo 2 piece rotors and 4 piston calipers. Found these used and they will require clean-up, powder paint and plating...still cheaper than new. Good size for truck. Gas tank is next on agenda. Planning a Camaro 5th gen pump in s/s or aluminum fabricated tank. Due to narrow width of frame, it will require a two section tank with crossover between. Planning to incorporate the factory EBCM, with lateral, yaw and directional sensors. Debating whether to go C6 or C5 components...since I would like to incorporate as much as possible using factory hardware. Since motor is C6 LS2 and using C6 computer, I'm not sure if it will talk to C5 components. I had initially planned to run an '05 Escalade dash cluster and associated BCM...there again ...no idea if it will talk to the C6 computer. C6 Vette cluster would look much nicer, but it would be harder to incorporate into the C10 dash area. I do plan on using the C6 steering column and wheel...looks like it will fit nicely. Well, that's all for now. More details and pictures as they happen. Thanks for looking and kind comments! God Bless! Attached Images __________________ Check out build pages...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=609995 C106 1967 C10 shortbed C6 complete front and rear suspension. LS2. T56 transaxle. 3.90. 19x10 and 19x12 Gumby rims. 295/345 tires. Brembo brakes. Z06 springs, shocks and sways. IN THE WORKS...

07-23-2014, 03:35 PM	#20
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Woah this thing is sick! __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

07-24-2014, 07:57 AM	#21
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Im in for this Ride! What a bad arz start to a wicked Truck! __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

07-24-2014, 08:07 AM	#22
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Great looking chassis. Hope to see some more pictures soon. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-24-2014, 11:15 AM	#23
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 I agree, that is awesome! Keep it going. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-24-2014, 02:57 PM	#24
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Very cool! __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

07-24-2014, 03:33 PM	#25
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: You're invited to a wedding...C10 weds C5...and the TWO shall become ONE! C105 Great work. That should be a fun ride when it's on the road. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

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