68 C10 build

[LSx S10]

This is a project that my dad picked up recently. It’s a 1968 50th anniversary C10, long bed 2wd that we are dropping a 383/700r4 combo into. This truck is actually in really good shape for its age. At some point, the previous owner painted the sections of the truck that were originally white, to match the gold on the rest of the truck. It doesn’t look half bad, but eventually it will be brought back to the original two-tone.

Last weekend we yanked the old drivetrain and started prepping the engine bay for the new combo. The built 700r4 that was sent to us was a 4x4 trans for whatever reason. Currently working on getting it swapped out for a 2wd.

There will be plenty more to come!

The new 383 waiting to go in.

Old 283

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[Yaj Yak]

 

[Jfrost]

Hell yeah, I love these trucks. I helped a friend rebuild the 350 in his 1970 C10.

Looking forward to updates.

 

[Bru]

Very cool

My buddy in Kansas City had a green 68 C10 2WD back in the day. Started with a 305 from a Monte Carlo then ended up swapping in a 383 crate engine. The truck had obnoxiously loud glass packs and dumps right behind the cabin Poor exhaust choice. Also had a big stall and TH400 so the thing was screaming all the time.

 

[RICH17]

Such a good looking truck and I dont mine the gold. Looks very solid too which is getting harder and harder to find

 

[Outlaw]

Fuck yeah man. I want it.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Very cool. I have a soft spot for those. We used to have a clean Cali sourced C10 as a shop truck. The 402 was a gas hog though.

A buddy has a nice short bed 69 with a Duramax compound setup in it. So sweet!

 

[The Bluegrass Nomad]

That's a beauty. My dads daily is a 69 gmc pickup and every time I drive it, I want one. Would Definately put in a 4 speed tho. 3 speeds end too quickly for my taste

 

[Bub]

nice rig! we have two short beds in my family awesome trucks for sure!

 

[Terminator-Fux]

I like these trucks.

 

[LSx S10]

Thanks guys. This truck is really starting to grow on me, should be fun as hell once it's built. It already turns heads everywhere we go with it. I really wish I could convince my dad to go with an LQ4 or something lsx, but he was dead set on a sbc...

A buddy has a nice short bed 69 with a Duramax compound setup in it. So sweet!

That's so badass! I'd daily the hell out of that lol.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

That's a hot looking truck Anthony!

Is he planning on keeping it a long bed?

 

[LSx S10]

As far as I know he's keeping it a long bed. The wood is completely rotted out back there, that's the next thing on the list after the engine swap is done.

 

[Terminator-Fux]

Very cool. I have a soft spot for those. We used to have a clean Cali sourced C10 as a shop truck. The 402 was a gas hog though.

A buddy has a nice short bed 69 with a Duramax compound setup in it. So sweet!

Is it black? Think it was at the Sycamore car show last summer.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Is it black? Think it was at the Sycamore car show last summer.

Yes. I think someone posted a pic or two on CMC last year from that show.

Last I knew it made 1000 rwhp and 1525 rwtq. I think it ran 9.4x @ 148 so far. Limited traction and on a lower power setting.

 

[Terminator-Fux]

Well that is false cause no one from that site will be caught dead in Dekalb county Pratt.

But it was one of my favorite vehicles at that show.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

haha well that is true for many on that site. But not all.

That era truck has classic lines. Long or short bed. What is not to like

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I really wish I could convince my dad to go with an LQ4 or something lsx, but he was dead set on a sbc...

Well you know these projects are always changing with time. Maybe a LS series motor will make it in there someday.

 

[Outlaw]

Last I knew it made 1000 rwhp and 1525 rwtq. I think it ran 9.4x @ 148 so far. Limited traction and on a lower power setting.

Wait wut.... 9.40's? HOLY BALLS

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Wait wut.... 9.40's? HOLY BALLS

yup.

 

[Euro]

^^^ermagherd!!!!



Awesome truck, it looks really nice in the gold. But the 2 tone will make it pop! This is my favorite generation Chevy truck, can't wait for some updates!

 

[Limey]

That is a really nice C10 hopefully you held onto that 283 them are hard to come by and make nice lil motors for a budget builder

 

[JackS]

I have a 63 C10 thats been an on going project for years but I have always loved your body style. Good looking truck

 

[Ear Rak]

 

[LSx S10]

That truck is hilarious. Pullin the wheels with his dog in the front seat.


I should have some updates this weekend, we're gonna try to get the engine and trans dropped in.