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**MT65** · 10-19-2020, 10:27 AM

I have been transplanting an LS1 and t-66 into my 65 c-10 short wide for a “shop” truck. Saw lots of great information on this site about various aspects of upgrading our trucks. I used an 86 front end to get discs and p/s, Captain Fabs bracket was a big time saver. When I learn to post pics, I will put some up....

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-19-2020, 10:56 AM

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roll_the_dice · 10-19-2020, 11:55 AM

Welcome to the site. I look forward to seeing your truck!

**The Rocknrod** · 10-19-2020, 12:27 PM

What's a short wide?

kens65fb · 10-19-2020, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What's a short wide?

Short Fleet

vin63 · 10-20-2020, 09:32 AM

Welcome! I also built mine as a shop truck. I look forward to your pics.

**MT65** · 10-20-2020, 10:16 AM

This is what I started with, bought it for the body, power train was just a bonus....obviously missed a step in the pictures dept

**MT65** · 10-22-2020, 08:06 PM

Trying pics again

**MT65** · 10-22-2020, 08:12 PM

Heading into shop for new power train

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-23-2020, 10:26 AM

Very nice!

**The Rocknrod** · 10-23-2020, 11:31 AM

I sure like the looks with those chrome wheels.

That's a nice unit.

**MT65** · 10-23-2020, 08:14 PM

Those chrome wheels are going away, changing it to 5 x 43/4..between the second and third pictures, I swapped in an 86 front suspension to get discs and pwr steering, used POL upper and lower tubular A arms, built my own upper mount to go to coilovers

**MT65** · 10-23-2020, 08:21 PM

These are the mounts, ...
All 4 wheels will be for sale eventually, not sure what I will end up with, have early vette ralleys on it for now

SS317 · 10-24-2020, 09:59 AM

That's one hell of a "shop truck" lol. Very nice man.,

**MT65** · 10-27-2020, 10:44 AM

The engine ready to go in, some of the mounts I built to carry it. My friends here joked that the transmission x member was for a duramax.... I told them I just used materials I had on hand, no need to run to town for little bit of steel, made some brushed stainless covers for the ugly rubber onthe motor mounts....much more gratifying to build this stuff than buy it, gives me something to keep my hands busy

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-27-2020, 10:55 AM

I agree with your friends. That transmission ain't going anywhere

Sometimes there's more fun in building stuff yourself rather than purchasing it from someone else. Great work!

**MT65** · 10-27-2020, 07:58 PM

My altitude adjustable air cleaner/ maf sensor support, lot of leverage on one clamp at the throttle body

**MT65** · 11-13-2020, 09:09 PM

So I’m wiring in the cab today, doing some preliminary layouts, checking stuff and bam, it hits me, there are no courtesy light switches in the doors....��, so much for the fade switch on the courtesy lights to shut them off.....

roll_the_dice · 11-13-2020, 09:35 PM

You can buy courtesy lights... American Auto Wire sells some as does Painless ...and you could always retrofit some in...

**MT65** · 11-13-2020, 11:26 PM

Yes , i am well aware of those, have two sets in stock in my electrical supplies, just totally spaced it thinking there were door switches 😂, the older trucks I have done had none, just thought this “newer” truck would have them, just finished a 65 Chevelle, it had them, but I was surprised that the same year truck had none..I’ll have to see how anal I want to be with a shop truck

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-13-2020, 11:22 PM

I bought a used harness from a 67-72 truck and it plugged right in. I did make some modifications to it though to add XJ Cherokee courtesy lights under the dash

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-13-2020, 11:37 PM

I'm so glad I added them to my truck. I love opening the doors and being able to see the floor now rather than complete darkness when I open the door

10-19-2020, 10:27 AM	#1
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Shop truck I have been transplanting an LS1 and t-66 into my 65 c-10 short wide for a “shop” truck. Saw lots of great information on this site about various aspects of upgrading our trucks. I used an 86 front end to get discs and p/s, Captain Fabs bracket was a big time saver. When I learn to post pics, I will put some up....

10-19-2020, 10:56 AM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Shop truck Welcome to the site! Here is how you can post attachments -> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=712252 Also, check out the FAQ section for any other site related questions you might have. You can also pm any moderator or team member about any questions if the FAQ threads don't answer it __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

10-19-2020, 11:55 AM	#3
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Shop truck Welcome to the site. I look forward to seeing your truck! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

10-19-2020, 12:27 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Shop truck What's a short wide? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-20-2020, 09:32 AM	#6
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Shop truck Welcome! I also built mine as a shop truck. I look forward to your pics. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-20-2020, 10:16 AM	#7
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck This is what I started with, bought it for the body, power train was just a bonus....obviously missed a step in the pictures dept Last edited by MT65; 10-20-2020 at 10:18 AM. Reason: Pics didn’t show

10-22-2020, 08:06 PM	#8
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck Trying pics again Attached Images

10-22-2020, 08:12 PM	#9
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck Heading into shop for new power train Attached Images

10-23-2020, 10:26 AM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Shop truck Very nice! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

10-23-2020, 11:31 AM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Shop truck I sure like the looks with those chrome wheels. That's a nice unit. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-23-2020, 08:14 PM	#12
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck Those chrome wheels are going away, changing it to 5 x 43/4..between the second and third pictures, I swapped in an 86 front suspension to get discs and pwr steering, used POL upper and lower tubular A arms, built my own upper mount to go to coilovers

10-23-2020, 08:21 PM	#13
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck These are the mounts, ... All 4 wheels will be for sale eventually, not sure what I will end up with, have early vette ralleys on it for now Attached Images

10-24-2020, 09:59 AM	#14
SS317 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruita, Colorado Posts: 222	Re: Shop truck That's one hell of a "shop truck" lol. Very nice man., __________________ 1966 Chevy C-10 350 Engine 700R4

10-27-2020, 10:44 AM	#15
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck The engine ready to go in, some of the mounts I built to carry it. My friends here joked that the transmission x member was for a duramax.... I told them I just used materials I had on hand, no need to run to town for little bit of steel, made some brushed stainless covers for the ugly rubber onthe motor mounts....much more gratifying to build this stuff than buy it, gives me something to keep my hands busy Attached Images

10-27-2020, 10:55 AM	#16
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Shop truck I agree with your friends. That transmission ain't going anywhere Sometimes there's more fun in building stuff yourself rather than purchasing it from someone else. Great work! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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10-27-2020, 07:58 PM	#17
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck My altitude adjustable air cleaner/ maf sensor support, lot of leverage on one clamp at the throttle body Attached Images

11-13-2020, 09:09 PM	#18
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck So I’m wiring in the cab today, doing some preliminary layouts, checking stuff and bam, it hits me, there are no courtesy light switches in the doors....��, so much for the fade switch on the courtesy lights to shut them off.....

11-13-2020, 09:35 PM	#19
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Shop truck You can buy courtesy lights... American Auto Wire sells some as does Painless ...and you could always retrofit some in... __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

11-13-2020, 11:26 PM	#20
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Shop truck Yes , i am well aware of those, have two sets in stock in my electrical supplies, just totally spaced it thinking there were door switches 😂, the older trucks I have done had none, just thought this “newer” truck would have them, just finished a 65 Chevelle, it had them, but I was surprised that the same year truck had none..I’ll have to see how anal I want to be with a shop truck

11-13-2020, 11:22 PM	#21
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Shop truck I bought a used harness from a 67-72 truck and it plugged right in. I did make some modifications to it though to add XJ Cherokee courtesy lights under the dash __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-13-2020, 11:37 PM	#22
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Shop truck I'm so glad I added them to my truck. I love opening the doors and being able to see the floor now rather than complete darkness when I open the door __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

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