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Akleypas 01-06-2019 11:11 PM

College restoration. My 71 c10
 
Hello, I have been working on my 71 for over a year now. I have recently decided to post my progress. When I got the truck it didn't run and had a lot of rust. During the course of a summer I cut out and replaced all rusted sheet metal on the cab. Had the frame sandblasted and powder coated. Installed a 4/6 ECE drop kit. Recently I have been installing an Ls LY6.

LockDoc 01-06-2019 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Akleypas (Post 8438139)
Hello, I have been working on my 71 for over a year now. I have recently decided to post my progress. When I got the truck it didn't run and had a lot of rust. During the course of a summer I cut out and replaced all rusted sheet metal on the cab. Had the frame sandblasted and powder coated. Installed a 4/6 ECE drop kit. Recently I have been installing an Ls LY6.


Sounds good, keep us posted on the progress.

Welcome to the board!

LockDoc

cornerstone 01-07-2019 01:12 AM

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My turn..... Pictures please!

FRCvette 01-07-2019 07:12 AM

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Sounds like you gotta bunch donee over the summer. Great, Let's see some pics.

Akleypas 01-14-2019 07:48 PM

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Akleypas 01-16-2019 02:55 PM

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Akleypas 01-16-2019 02:57 PM

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Had the frame sandblasted and powder coated at bayou city powder coatings, did a great job. I went with TEX Black

Akleypas 01-16-2019 03:01 PM

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Installed a ECE 4/6 static drop. used all MOOG ball joints and bushings as well as tie rods

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Bought and installed a LY6 6.0L Ls. Running a Tremic 6 speed magnum.
Going to cam the engine along with some other minor upgrades. hoping to get 500 HP to the crank.

Akleypas 01-16-2019 03:09 PM

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Test fitting the cab with the trans and engine.

Akleypas 01-16-2019 03:14 PM

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Sandblasted the cab to show all the pin holes that need repair before paint

cornerstone 01-16-2019 11:48 PM

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Looks like you have been very busy! It feels good getting a bunch of work done on one of these old trucks..... stay at it fellow Texan:ito:

70LonghornCST 01-17-2019 12:01 AM

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Welcome to the site! Great momentum on your project. I can't wait to see it as it progresses. :chevy:


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