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LS2-C10
06-26-2013, 04:44 PM
Here's my project. This all started as rocker panel and cab corner replacement. The body is almost done at paint and I recently got the chassis suspension back from powder coat and a rolling chassis built. But it's a '70 C10 that now has a 2005 LS2 and 6 speed, full 1993 Corvette suspension front and rear, full round tube chassis, custom headers, gauge cluster, tilt bed floor between the rear wheel wells to show off the chassis and independent rear suspension, shortened bed, custom exhaust out of the bed sides, custom hood hinges.. the list goes on. All the fabrication was done in a 3 car garage by a friend and I, from bending and welding the tube chassis to all of the subtle body modifications, I've had the truck for 11 years now I got it when I was 15 as my first vehicle. All the work done so far has been done in a 3 car garage with the help from a good friend/neighbor.

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LS2-C10
06-26-2013, 04:44 PM
Here's the rolling chassis


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T_Raven
06-26-2013, 04:48 PM
That chassis is sick! Who built it? I just today picked up a 67 GMC finally after looking for a few years.

LS2-C10
06-26-2013, 04:55 PM
That chassis is sick! Who built it? I just today picked up a 67 GMC finally after looking for a few years.

Thanks man! and actually we built it lol, hard to believe. But the guy helping me had built a few box tube frames over the years and thats where this was headed until he wanted to try the challenge of round.

protouring70
06-26-2013, 05:44 PM
Thanks man! and actually we built it lol, hard to believe. But the guy helping me had built a few box tube frames over the years and thats where this was headed until he wanted to try the challenge of round.


Sorry I guess I should have read you post before I asked questions!!! Sweet ride!!

LS2-C10
06-26-2013, 05:50 PM
Sorry I guess I should have read you post before I asked questions!!! Sweet ride!!

lol no problem man! and thanks again!

RobNoLimit
06-26-2013, 06:07 PM
??? Were you at Columbus last year? I rode in that truck, and it is the real deal. Very cool. welcome to the new truck section

protouring70
06-27-2013, 12:47 AM
LS2 where are you from

Wes.Drelleshak
06-27-2013, 06:55 AM
Wow! great work on the frame.

st1speed
06-27-2013, 10:39 AM
Man, that truckis the ****! Is it pretty quick with the Ls engine in it? Nothing better than a quick, old style truck.

st1speed
06-27-2013, 10:46 AM
Man, that truck is awesome! Is it pretty quick with the Ls engine in it? Nothing better than a quick, old style truck.

custom 68
06-27-2013, 11:57 AM
Looking great. Nice work.

LS2-C10
06-27-2013, 02:41 PM
??? Were you at Columbus last year? I rode in that truck, and it is the real deal. Very cool. welcome to the new truck section

Yes you did Rob! Bad thing is that it won't be back together to make it over there this year. But I'll be there to check everything out. I'll have to meet back up with you again!

LS2-C10
06-27-2013, 02:42 PM
LS2 where are you from
Just outside of Columbus, Ohio

LS2-C10
06-27-2013, 02:43 PM
Wow! great work on the frame.
Thanks Wes! it's coming along man, hopefully be back together by August or so.

LS2-C10
06-27-2013, 02:45 PM
Man, that truckis the ****! Is it pretty quick with the Ls engine in it? Nothing better than a quick, old style truck.

Thanks! and yeah it's pretty quick, I have a cam we're going to put in it and hopefully one day a new set of heads to help it even more.

LS2-C10
06-27-2013, 02:45 PM
Looking great. Nice work.

Thank you!

LS2-C10
06-27-2013, 03:07 PM
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Here's the hinged bed floor to access the fuel tank and to show off the suspension a little.

06RangerSTX
06-28-2013, 12:40 PM
Hey I am from OHio as well!! I must say that this is a fantastic build!! I hope to someday have a project that is nice as this :) I grew up in Mount Vernon Ohio... actually not far from you at all...

rocketrod
06-28-2013, 02:01 PM
Fantastic work!!! I love the older 68-72 Chevy pickups.

low68
06-28-2013, 07:36 PM
That is sweet! Did you keep the geometry of the suspension the same from the corvette to your frame or did you change anything? I am curious because I want to start doing some stuff to my frame and am debating how carried away I want to get.

ff5013
06-30-2013, 05:49 AM
I would love too have a truck like this. Would your chassis builder build another chassis and how much for a 70 SWB C-10

LS2-C10
07-01-2013, 12:20 PM
Fantastic work!!! I love the older 68-72 Chevy pickups.
Thanks! and yes me too! I've had this one since I was 15 and been hooked ever since!

LS2-C10
07-01-2013, 12:22 PM
Hey I am from OHio as well!! I must say that this is a fantastic build!! I hope to someday have a project that is nice as this :) I grew up in Mount Vernon Ohio... actually not far from you at all...

Thank you! and no not far at all!

LS2-C10
07-01-2013, 12:27 PM
That is sweet! Did you keep the geometry of the suspension the same from the corvette to your frame or did you change anything? I am curious because I want to start doing some stuff to my frame and am debating how carried away I want to get.
Thanks! and we left everything stock except made our own adjustable trailing arms to be able to control traction and in this case it was squatting really bad under acceleration so we had to do some playing around to get it tuned in

I would love too have a truck like this. Would your chassis builder build another chassis and how much for a 70 SWB C-10
Thanks! it's a ton of work but totally worth it, and yeah thats always possible, while mine is at paint we have another one in at the moment just getting a quick 2x4 box tube chassis built for a '52 Ford, and I think 1 more inline after that.

LS2-C10
07-02-2013, 11:31 AM
Here are the headers, couldn't find any long tubes that would fit where we needed them so it was down to making a set.

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Dobster
07-02-2013, 04:15 PM
Headers came out looking GREAT ! Awsome truck !

LS2-C10
07-02-2013, 06:51 PM
Headers came out looking GREAT ! Awsome truck !

Thanks man!

Tricky
07-03-2013, 10:39 PM
Looks like she handles!!!

LS2-C10
07-04-2013, 04:57 AM
Looks like she handles!!!

Yes she does! we actually couldn't believe how well it did last summer when we first took it out test driving it.

Boostable
07-04-2013, 07:34 AM
:hail: Mad Skills.... Great job on the truck. Old GMC may very well be my next project.

LS2-C10
07-05-2013, 06:19 PM
:hail: Mad Skills.... Great job on the truck. Old GMC may very well be my next project.

Thanks! and go for it, the trucks are a blast

LS2-C10
07-05-2013, 06:26 PM
Set the engine back in a little bit and had to do some minor firewall work lol
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tazzz25906112
07-06-2013, 06:23 AM
Who manufactures those engine mounts???

Slick68
07-08-2013, 04:27 AM
Who manufactures those engine mounts???

GM.


They look like stock Vette mounts.

LS2-C10
07-08-2013, 06:38 PM
Who manufactures those engine mounts???

Those were the ones that came with my engine, so they were off of a '05 SSR, they worked out perfect!

LS2-C10
07-08-2013, 06:39 PM
GM.


They look like stock Vette mounts.

That was close! and I'm not exactly sure what the Vette mounts look like, they could be the same.

tazzz25906112
07-08-2013, 07:10 PM
God I am going blind,, I went back to the top pick as I thought I cold see the floor through the center of the mounts when I first posted and that threw me off.....

Slick68
07-09-2013, 03:33 AM
That was close! and I'm not exactly sure what the Vette mounts look like, they could be the same.

I know they look very similar.

XTRMEASURES
07-09-2013, 04:53 AM
Love this build.... great job

LS2-C10
07-13-2013, 02:07 PM
God I am going blind,, I went back to the top pick as I thought I cold see the floor through the center of the mounts when I first posted and that threw me off.....
You'll have that!

I know they look very similar.
I looked them up and yes they do

Love this build.... great job
Thank you!

FRENCHBLUE72
07-22-2013, 02:55 PM
Good to see ya over here buddy..

Wasted Income
07-24-2013, 10:05 AM
That is awesome. Nice work.

LS2-C10
07-29-2013, 03:56 PM
Good to see ya over here buddy..
Hey man! good to see you too!

That is awesome. Nice work.
Thank you!

LS2-C10
07-29-2013, 04:00 PM
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LS2-C10
07-29-2013, 04:03 PM
Haven't revealed the color anywhere yet but we did get the old LS2 fired back up over the weekend after the cam swap and being taken out last fall. It started right back up like it was running the day before.

LS2-C10
08-05-2013, 04:51 PM
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Got some serious assembly together over this past weekend, it looks like a truck again!

RodZZilla
08-05-2013, 05:52 PM
Very Nice!

mooseknuckles
08-22-2013, 02:56 PM
awesome work.

RobNoLimit
08-23-2013, 08:00 AM
HAHAHA, I saw the color, and it is COOL. Looks great. Are you still planning on being in Vegas for SEMA? Be sure to keep Jimi Day @ Optima up to date with picts and specs, I think this is a contender for a Golden Ticket pick.

1truckguy78
09-04-2013, 03:07 PM
Weather you get lucky with the golden ticket or not. You'd have a blast next year at the optima challenge up here in WI.

LS2-C10
10-27-2013, 07:51 AM
Very Nice!
Thanks!

awesome work.
Thanks!

HAHAHA, I saw the color, and it is COOL. Looks great. Are you still planning on being in Vegas for SEMA? Be sure to keep Jimi Day @ Optima up to date with picts and specs, I think this is a contender for a Golden Ticket pick.
Thanks Rob! and yes you did see the color lol.

Weather you get lucky with the golden ticket or not. You'd have a blast next year at the optima challenge up here in WI.
That would be a good time!

LS2-C10
10-27-2013, 07:53 AM
Ok guys I made it back, I have been working like crazy, started a new job 2 months ago and we have been on start up and all I have been doing is working, and not on the truck unfortunately. I haven't even had time to get on the forums for any updates. I actually have some free time now so it's going right back to the truck now.

FRENCHBLUE72
10-27-2013, 10:29 AM
Ahhh damn black and white here too..

Aftermath Hotrods
10-27-2013, 04:32 PM
This think is pretty awesome. Good work man, now get back to it!!

Auto Rod Technologies
10-27-2013, 06:03 PM
Nice project!!!

06RangerSTX
10-28-2013, 09:03 AM
What do you do for a living? I do not hear of too many jobs that busy anymore... Fyi... You have a incredible looking truck!! Do you ever go to the big Corvette show at Roscoe Village?

LS2-C10
11-03-2013, 09:13 AM
This think is pretty awesome. Good work man, now get back to it!!
Thanks!

Nice project!!!
Thanks!

What do you do for a living? I do not hear of too many jobs that busy anymore... Fyi... You have a incredible looking truck!! Do you ever go to the big Corvette show at Roscoe Village?

Thanks! and yes I usually go check out the vette show every year, I'm working start up at a local plant here so we've just been busy with that, but its not the normal hours.

Tbcworks
11-10-2013, 03:33 AM
Really nice build on your C/10...

LS2-C10
11-12-2013, 03:01 PM
Really nice build on your C/10...

Thank you!

JoeyP
11-14-2013, 08:42 AM
Nice truck, awesome work

1BAD79Z28
11-28-2013, 09:31 AM
are you using c4 Corvette supension? Also are you using coilovers?

LS2-C10
01-15-2014, 05:47 PM
Nice truck, awesome work
Thanks!

are you using c4 Corvette supension? Also are you using coilovers?
Yep it's a 93 C4 suspension, and no coil overs actually using the stock leaf springs front and rear for the time.

LS2-C10
01-15-2014, 05:48 PM
I've been away from getting much work done on the truck lately, started a new job and have had a lot of overtime so that has cut in on the truck time. I'm getting the ball up and rolling again though.

Slick68
01-16-2014, 01:18 PM
You ready to show us the color yet? LOL

LS2-C10
01-16-2014, 06:51 PM
You ready to show us the color yet? LOL
LOL not yet, it's getting there but not close enough yet.

Peter Mc Mahon
03-05-2014, 08:06 PM
needing some updates over here!

BanditDave
03-13-2014, 07:50 AM
This thing is ridiculous! I am wearing one of my 4mo olds bibs from all the drool!!!!

Huge motivation for my '70 C10 Longbed.

Interested in doing a Longbed chassis?!!??! LOL

LS2-C10
04-14-2014, 01:38 PM
needing some updates over here!

Yes I know! I will get on that, sorry about the hold up. I've unfortunately been super busy and it hasn't been on the truck.

LS2-C10
04-14-2014, 01:39 PM
This thing is ridiculous! I am wearing one of my 4mo olds bibs from all the drool!!!!

Huge motivation for my '70 C10 Longbed.

Interested in doing a Longbed chassis?!!??! LOL
Thank you! I do appreciate it, and thats always a possibility!

LS2-C10
04-14-2014, 01:41 PM
I have been trying to wrap things up on this beast, bumpers and vent windows are going to be going to chrome. I've been wet sanding on my aluminum exhaust and working on getting the tilt bed floor back in and hinges adjusted.

LS2-C10
04-14-2014, 01:45 PM
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We did get a trailer picked up to haul her around.

PCHRODS
04-14-2014, 07:43 PM
Good looking project.....I really like the fab work you did on the chassis. Super clean. Keep up the good work man, it is really paying off. I can't wait to see the finished product.

LS2-C10
04-18-2014, 06:40 AM
Thanks man! I appreciate it

novajess1972
04-18-2014, 11:43 AM
Killer work, my friend. Neat battery location. Makes me miss my 72 swb.

Sorry if I missed it, but what are the wheel/tire specs?

colled96
06-27-2014, 02:02 AM
Dude this chassis is Sick. I registered to this site because of this. this is the ride stance I've been looking for for my '69. Nice work on the chassis. Can you tell me what tire size you went with?

chevyguy_72
06-27-2014, 10:22 AM
What brand and size are the wheels and tires?

LS2-C10
09-18-2014, 05:27 PM
Killer work, my friend. Neat battery location. Makes me miss my 72 swb.

Sorry if I missed it, but what are the wheel/tire specs?


Dude this chassis is Sick. I registered to this site because of this. this is the ride stance I've been looking for for my '69. Nice work on the chassis. Can you tell me what tire size you went with?


What brand and size are the wheels and tires?

Sorry it took so long guys! But thank you!
I have 18x12 Raceline Burst 5 wheels, and 335/30/18
Fronts are 18x9 with 265/40/18

LS2-C10
09-18-2014, 05:33 PM
OK guys I have been out of the loop! But here she is finished up, I had it at the Columbus Goodguys 2014 in July. It ended up winning a Truck of the Year Late Finalist, so in November it's headed to Scottsdale, Arizona to see what happens.
We also just had it down to Kentucky for the Holley LS Fest where it won best of show and best classic truck. It has been great!

LS2-C10
09-18-2014, 05:39 PM
Trying to get some updated photos.

LS2-C10
09-18-2014, 05:42 PM
Truck of the Year Late Finalist in the winner circle.

bhcustomdesigns
09-18-2014, 05:45 PM
I seen this truck at goodguys Columbus,VERY NICE TRUCK!! :twothumbs

LS2-C10
09-20-2014, 06:27 AM
Thank you!

LS2-C10
09-20-2014, 08:47 AM
Won't remove

LS2-C10
09-24-2014, 04:58 PM
Hey guys I'm going to have the truck in Pittsburg the weekend of October 3rd for the USCA event.

zombie82
10-08-2014, 09:53 AM
Beautiful truck.

chevelletiger
10-08-2014, 02:03 PM
Yes,very nice truck.i cant wait to build one of these trucks.

LS2-C10
11-07-2014, 01:31 PM
Beautiful truck.


Yes,very nice truck.i cant wait to build one of these trucks.

Thank you guys!

LS2-C10
11-07-2014, 01:39 PM
Got the truck all shined up and ready to leave for Goodguys Scottsdale this Sunday. Going out as a finalist for the Goodguys Truck of the Year Late! There are 6 other beautiful trucks and I'm not concerned with the outcome I'm honored enough to even be considered.

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RobNoLimit
11-12-2014, 07:24 PM
See you in Scottsdale

LS2-C10
02-16-2015, 09:57 AM
The truck won in Pittsburgh the Steel City award of Excellence, Best street machine, and a 1st place Pro Touring Truck

LS2-C10
02-16-2015, 01:27 PM
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This should have been with the post earlier

Justin@EntropyRad
02-27-2015, 11:33 AM
Rackin' up trophies!...Going to get pics of it next to steiny's new patina truck?

LS2-C10
03-05-2015, 03:27 PM
Rackin' up trophies!...Going to get pics of it next to steiny's new patina truck?
Thanks man! And it's getting there!
But hopefully I'll be able to get a few with it one of these days!

67pro-street
03-13-2015, 08:15 AM
I hardly ever post on this forum, but I gotta hand it to you on this truck! Absolutely incredible!! I just picked up a C-10 a few months ago and plan to keep it more or less stock, but the level of detail and the amount of fabrication that has gone into this is above and beyond. And to be able to accomplish this in your mid 20's is even better! I really like how you recessed the side markers too!

-Aman

Godbolt
03-16-2015, 03:31 AM
Really love this truck. Incredible work and awesome chassis. Your paint is beautiful but part of me likes it in the first picture the best (your avatar pic) - bare metal with some marks for character! Great build.

tdishon
08-15-2018, 08:07 AM
This is an older thread, but I love this truck. I have a 59 that I want to do the same treatment to the bed floor. Can you post any pics of how you hinged it?