1966 C10 stepper--5.3/4l60e budget build

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Well I'm going to start a build thread for my c10. I'm currently in the middle of my LS swap. It's a slow process as I don't have a ton of time to devote to it. I'll be posting pics as I get more done...

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Tearing down the 5.3 harness.

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Scored some parts to convert to disk front. Also have all the stuff for bags. Have to cup my lower control arms for that.

[Clyde65]

I used that one also screech.

[69gmcc10]

Hello from Missoula! Project is looking good so far! In a part of the country where you don't see allot of lowered or bagged vehicles I think it is awesome you are! Cant wait to see how this goes!

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Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

Hello from Missoula! Project is looking good so far! In a part of the country where you don't see allot of lowered or bagged vehicles I think it is awesome you are! Cant wait to see how this goes!

Right on! Thanks for the encouraging words. It sure is a slow process for me but I'm excited to get this thing done!

[ControlFreak]

Hey, I like your build. Nice truck. My son has a 65 chevy truck and I have a 68. How did you put the newer wheels on the truck?

[69gmcc10]

Originally Posted by ControlFreak

Hey, I like your build. Nice truck. My son has a 65 chevy truck and I have a 68. How did you put the newer wheels on the truck?

Most likely wheel spacers like in the photo on post #6. The thick machined spacers in the photo that bolt to the stud and have studs in them that then bolt to the wheel work well and seem to be good quality and pretty safe. The thin ones that are also shown in that picture are a little questionable because they just get sandwiched between the wheels and the mounting flange and can through vibration, heat, and cold cycles possibly loosen the lug nuts.

I think the better question would be how thick of a wheel spacer did you use to make those awesome 20" wheels fit?

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Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

Most likely wheel spacers like in the photo on post #6. The thick machined spacers in the photo that bolt to the stud and have studs in them that then bolt to the wheel work well and seem to be good quality and pretty safe. The thin ones that are also shown in that picture are a little questionable because they just get sandwiched between the wheels and the mounting flange and can through vibration, heat, and cold cycles possibly loosen the lug nuts.

I think the better question would be how thick of a wheel spacer did you use to make those awesome 20" wheels fit?

Correct. They are technically called wheel adapters since they have new studs on the spacers. They are the same lug pattern as factory. I honestly can't remember but I think it was 1.25. I only needed like 3/4 inch but couldn't get that small and have new lugs on the adapter.

Thanks on the wheels. They are off a 2014 Chevy half ton. I love the look. I think they modernize it a touch.

[Paul Y]

Always interested in budget LS swaps, still saving for a transmission before I start mine.

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It's quite a project! More to it than I thought when I started. I finally have the correct 4l65e to go behind my 5.3.

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Photo update: trans in, headers and collectors in, radiator in and plumbed, wiring hooked up, shifter in, gauges in, fuel tank in. Air suspension done.

Fuel system should be ran this weekend.

[69gmcc10]

Looking good! Makes me want to go go out and work on my truck!

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Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

Looking good! Makes me want to go go out and work on my truck!

Lots of work since last time I posted. Finally feel like I'm getting closer to firing this girl up!

[Chris Coufal]

What oil dipstick and trans tube is that?

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Lokar oil and eBay trans. I'm surprised I can't tell a difference in the two.