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    Cool '68 C10 Step Side 6.0 swap

    Well, I thought I would start a build thread to document my progress. As most know, and with Kurt's help, I picked up a 1968 Chevrolet C10 step side short bed a few months ago. This is how she looked:












    Plan is to swap an already aquired 2003 LQ4 6.0L with 4L80e trans. I will use these made to fit mounts:



    Progress so far to allow the swap:
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    and more...

    To help ease the pain with the wiring, I am switching from the DBW TB to a MSD 90mm DBC TB:


    To help with traction that I was always fighting with the VHO:




    I will update more as progress/time permits.
    S.C.
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    where did you get those mounts from?
    1951 3100
    1984 C10

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    Quote Originally Posted by duckysbht View Post
    where did you get those mounts from?
    Early Classic Enterprises
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    Sweet deal. Gonna try to find an entire bed or fix that one?

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    Looks like you mean business, I'm gonna have to get to work on my truck too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GasGuzzler View Post
    Sweet deal. Gonna try to find an entire bed or fix that one?
    That Baby is going down the track just like it is... No cosmetics done to it what so ever. It's the Real Farmtruk!!!

    You better get a TVS, turbo, or some spray Ricky... This things gonna fly!
    Last edited by PurpleMinivan; 10-14-2008 at 11:29 AM.
    30' Ford Model A Tudor Sedan - Custom chassis - Big bore LS2 - twin B76's - Glide - 9" w/ 3.07 gears - 30" DR tire - 2k lbs cruiser

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    Sweeeet

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    Quote Originally Posted by GasGuzzler View Post
    Sweet deal. Gonna try to find an entire bed or fix that one?
    Yeah, what's wrong with the bed on it now??
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChevyLee View Post
    Looks like you mean business, I'm gonna have to get to work on my truck too.
    I don't know if it will be ready by February, but I am going to try.
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