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Ryans C10
11-11-2015, 07:58 AM
Hello everybody,
This truck was given to me by a friend. It was taken apart about 9 years ago for restoration then they got side tracked by several other projects and it was left sitting in a field. There is a lot of rust however I see a lot of projects start off worse than mine and for free I'm not complaining.

It will be a short bed once I'm done with it. Not trying to set any auto x or land speed records with it, #1 goal will be to just have fun.
Suspension:
2.5 spindles with 2" springs up front, 3" blocks with 4" springs out back
I'm not sure which springs exactly yet or shocks and sway bars.
pfab trailing arms

Brakes:
fronts - stock rotors with Wilwood D52 calipers
rear - disc conversion with '92-'02 astro van rotors and Wilwood D52 calipers

The engine build is already under way. It was an old 454 truck engine 1979-1982 if I remember right. It will be a 496 stroker on EFI with about 650 hp. Hydraulic roller cam, Dart pro-1 rectangle port heads.
Trans- 400 turbo with gear vendors overdrive

That's it for now, heres some pics.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/20150725_160835-1.jpg (http://s544.photobucket.com/user/ryno1979/media/20150725_160835.jpg.html)
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Jon @ Hotchkis
11-11-2015, 02:45 PM
Looks to be a pretty clean truck, which are getting hard to find these days!

What are the plans for wheels and tires?

I would recommend running a 6" rear spring with a 1" block to keep the axle closer to the trailing arms. We have a 2"/6" drop kit with shocks and sway bars, let me know if I can answer any questions for you.

68Formula
11-11-2015, 04:03 PM
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I see you're a Ford man. :)

Looking forward to the build. That gen is my favorite. Someday I'd like to build one as a daily driver.

Dr G
11-11-2015, 06:50 PM
650 hp and stock rotors? I'm not sure I'd be happy with that myself. Looks like a cool truck!

Ryans C10
11-13-2015, 07:18 AM
Looks to be a pretty clean truck, which are getting hard to find these days!

What are the plans for wheels and tires?

I would recommend running a 6" rear spring with a 1" block to keep the axle closer to the trailing arms. We have a 2"/6" drop kit with shocks and sway bars, let me know if I can answer any questions for you.

Its really not in that bad of shape, the pics do no justice but the bed is mostly gone and I have a parts truck with a half way decent bed I'll get new outer panels for. Then it needs floorboards, kick panels, cab supports, inner and outer rockers, cab corners, lower door skins and some adjoining sheet metal to the floor boards. The hood and fenders are in great shape.
I really dont know what to do about wheels yet, I change my mind about 3 times per minute on that stuff. What would a suspension setup like that cost???


I see you're a Ford man. :)

Looking forward to the build. That gen is my favorite. Someday I'd like to build one as a daily driver.

Haha thanks mine too!


650 hp and stock rotors? I'm not sure I'd be happy with that myself. Looks like a cool truck!
Just a temporary thing since it has semi fresh vented heavy duty rotors already, if they dont perform up to par ill grab a better set for the track. What would you recommend?


The truck is actually a C20, at some point it was converted to the 5 lug C10 front end. The ball joints were replaced at some point also so no grinding rivets for me :)

bovey
11-13-2015, 07:40 AM
650 hp and stock rotors? I'm not sure I'd be happy with that myself. Looks like a cool truck!

D52s with stock 1.24" rotors have a pile of stopping power when matched to the system, not sure how well they will balance with Ryan's rear braking set-up. For his street use, it will be solid. I run almost the identical set-up on my truck, but I needed as much venting as I could fit in, keep in mind I'm doing this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e6qlmlUSP4

I'm going to be spending a lot of effort to upgrade my brake set-up, but not for braking force - I need to control heat better.

Ryans C10
11-13-2015, 08:40 AM
D52s with stock 1.24" rotors have a pile of stopping power when matched to the system, not sure how well they will balance with Ryan's rear braking set-up. For his street use, it will be solid. I run almost the identical set-up on my truck, but I needed as much venting as I could fit in, keep in mind I'm doing this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e6qlmlUSP4

I'm going to be spending a lot of effort to upgrade my brake set-up, but not for braking force - I need to control heat better.

Thanks for the reply Mark! I must say, your build thread is going to be a huge inspiration for mine. Awesome truck!!! Almost makes me want to keep the long bed.... almost.

Jon @ Hotchkis
11-13-2015, 09:40 AM
Its really not in that bad of shape, the pics do no justice but the bed is mostly gone and I have a parts truck with a half way decent bed I'll get new outer panels for. Then it needs floorboards, kick panels, cab supports, inner and outer rockers, cab corners, lower door skins and some adjoining sheet metal to the floor boards. The hood and fenders are in great shape.
I really dont know what to do about wheels yet, I change my mind about 3 times per minute on that stuff. What would a suspension setup like that cost???


Are you going to run a wood bed?

Shoot me a PM and I can get you some pricing.

Ryans C10
11-13-2015, 10:41 AM
Most likely yes. The wood bed kits look to be alot cheaper than the replacement steel pans, and they look amazing.

I wish I had some progress to speak of, however the cab is coming off next week and going to the body shop. Then Ill start working on the frame and suspension.
In the meantime, heres some more pics.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/3_resized-1.jpg (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/ryan1967/media/3_resized.jpg.html)
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/6_resized-1.jpg (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/ryan1967/media/6_resized.jpg.html)
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Ryans C10
07-11-2018, 05:01 AM
I kind of let this die but there isn't enough traffic in the truck forum so im updating it lol. Alot of progress has been made on the truck and it has changed directions a few times.
The big block is out and its getting a lq9 with a small cam and t56.
I have alot more pics to upload later today.

Ryans C10
07-11-2018, 05:36 AM
Heres some more pics.
nolimit front and rear sway bars
nolimit rear shock relocaters
I built a nolimit inspired center brace but I feel like it needs more maybe in the rear section.
9 inch rear with a yukon third member, detroit tru trac dif with 3.50 gears.
AGR steering box.
I relocated the lower ball joints 1 inch forward and outward .250" but I failed to get any good pics of the work..
What are some good tie rod adjusters?

Ryans C10
07-11-2018, 05:38 AM
Im not to sure why some of the pics rotated? wierd..

Ryans C10
07-11-2018, 07:15 AM
Geting the DBW pedal mocked up.
Is it better to host images somewhere else or is there a way to rotate images in the attachments here?

chevelletiger
08-03-2018, 01:08 PM
I kind of let this die but there isn't enough traffic in the truck forum so im updating it lol. Alot of progress has been made on the truck and it has changed directions a few times.
The big block is out and its getting a lq9 with a small cam and t56.
I have alot more pics to upload later today.

I'm going to be shortening a 70 c10 LBW I bought from a co worker for $1,000.
If you could pm me the steps in the shortening process I'd appreciate it.
Same yellow color as yours.

spacepirate
08-03-2018, 02:30 PM
Please keep updating! I'm building a 71 Shortbed, LS/4l80 and love seeing your progress. It keeps me motivated.

bbalch404
08-09-2018, 04:57 AM
Looking good! This was the original direction of my build so I will definitely be following along to see how it turns out!

Ryans C10
08-09-2018, 09:25 AM
I'm going to be shortening a 70 c10 LBW I bought from a co worker for $1,000.
If you could pm me the steps in the shortening process I'd appreciate it.
Same yellow color as yours.
Basically your removing 12" between the cab mounts and 8" right off the back of the frame then you have to relocate the rear cab mounts 12" back since they will move forward. Then you have to remove the forward most bed mount brackets.
If I had to do it again I would take the time to strip the frame down and put it on jackstands and shim it to get it sitting level both ways, then put weight over the frame at each jack stand to hold it down when it tries to warp during welding. I also would have used a swazall or big cutoff wheel to make as many cuts as possible, the plasma cutter worked great but I felt like the cuts could have been more precise. I actually found a guide somewhere that I followed but its pretty straight forward.
Good luck! Let us know how it goes!


Please keep updating! I'm building a 71 Shortbed, LS/4l80 and love seeing your progress. It keeps me motivated.


Looking good! This was the original direction of my build so I will definitely be following along to see how it turns out!

Thanks for the kind comments! I have been very busy lately but more progress has been made, I will get some pics uploaded sooner or later

Ryans C10
08-10-2018, 08:51 PM
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Got the cab on, engine and trans in and starting mocking up everything. I had to fab my own engine mounts because I think I have the wrong perches for the adapter plates I bought, so I set it as far down and back as I could..Might still have some header clearance problems but they are minor. Then I decided to throw some body panels on for a glam shot just for a little motivation. Ad sorry for the rotated pics I still dont know why thats happening. And dont mind my messy shop lol

Ryans C10
08-10-2018, 09:01 PM
Still sits like a 4x4 imo.. in the future I might build a drop member for it and 3 link rear suspension with coil overs.

spacepirate
08-11-2018, 07:39 AM
What headers are you using? And how do they fit? Any mods to the frame?

79 Camaro
08-11-2018, 11:55 AM
I used Speed Engineering long tubes on my 68 C10 LS project. Fit great. I think about $300 shipped.

On different note I noticed that you filled the fire wall holes except the fuse block hole. I filled mine and then mounted the Painless fuse block about 1-1 1/2" from the inside of the firewall. Fuses still facing out. Then ran the front wiring harness right under the steering column hole and out the firewall just to the right of the steering column hole. Then down the frame rail to the radiator support. You can't see any of the wires when the hood is open.

79 Camaro
08-11-2018, 07:03 PM
Sorry about the bad detail. I ran the front harness over the top of the steering column.

chevelletiger
08-12-2018, 07:29 PM
Still sits like a 4x4 imo.. in the future I might build a drop member for it and 3 link rear suspension with coil overs.

If you do sell me that no limit rear shock kit if ya don't mind ;)
BTW,who makes that c notch you installed?

Ryans C10
08-20-2018, 08:20 AM
What headers are you using? And how do they fit? Any mods to the frame?
Doug Thorley tri Y with 1-7/8" primaries. They would clear with tons of room all over the place had I not set the engine so far back and down. Im going to have to clearance the firewall a little for #7.


I used Speed Engineering long tubes on my 68 C10 LS project. Fit great. I think about $300 shipped.

On different note I noticed that you filled the fire wall holes except the fuse block hole. I filled mine and then mounted the Painless fuse block about 1-1 1/2" from the inside of the firewall. Fuses still facing out. Then ran the front wiring harness right under the steering column hole and out the firewall just to the right of the steering column hole. Then down the frame rail to the radiator support. You can't see any of the wires when the hood is open.
Thats a good idea! I might look into doing that as well. Thanks!


If you do sell me that no limit rear shock kit if ya don't mind ;)
BTW,who makes that c notch you installed?
Lol that would a very distant project, the c notches are nolimit.

Ryans C10
08-20-2018, 08:28 AM
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Been working on my coil pack relocation, not too sure where I'm mounting these just yet. Probably just make some weld bungs to mount to the firewall behind the engine or down low out of sight.

Ryans C10
08-20-2018, 11:16 AM
[QUOTE=Ryans C10;1274574]Doug Thorley tri Y with 1-7/8" primaries. They would clear with tons of room all over the place had I not set the engine so far back and down. Im going to have to clearance the firewall a little for #7.

I meant #8 lol...

AlexBC
11-12-2018, 08:59 PM
Any updates? Really enjoying this build! I'm really curious to see how it sits