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Old 08-21-2011, 09:01 PM   #1
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Project 5.3 69 Step.... BUDGET build to use as a Daily Driver
Hey guys this is my first 67-72 C10... I have been a HUGE fan of the LS family motors for several years and have always wanted a 67-72 C10 so i figured why not combine them!

The purpose of this build is to make a cool daily driver on a tight budget

I have been looking through some threads and there are some VERY nice pickups some of you other members have! I wish i could afford to do such a nice build but the bank is a little slim lately.

I have been working on it for about 2 weeks, gathering parts and body work...

I will keep the thread updated with progress.... it will be slow progress since i dont have alot of time for it and will be buying things as the money comes in lol...

I am open to suggestions also guys, so if you see something dont be afraid to speak up! lol

The pickup has been converted to disk brake front and leaf spring rear (plan on traction bars)... The plan is to shave it all, and drop it (no bags tho lol) and use it as my daily driver!

the day i bought it....

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Old 08-21-2011, 09:05 PM   #2
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Bunch of extra parts i picked up...



Door, i shaved the hadle and lock..





Fender, removed chrome/emblems, and shaved marker light...
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Old 08-31-2012, 04:59 AM   #3
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Holy Crap!! I'm from Scottsbluff! I haven't lived there since 2004 though...

Nice job so far. I had to rebuild my junkyard 5.3, which sucked for me, but now it has a 3-year/unlimited mileage warranty.
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Old 08-31-2012, 09:06 AM   #4
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a turbo ls 69 will make a very modest daily driver
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Old 09-04-2012, 01:03 AM   #5
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a turbo ls 69 will make a very modest daily driver
Yes SIR!
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Old 09-04-2012, 01:02 AM   #6
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Holy Crap!! I'm from Scottsbluff! I haven't lived there since 2004 though...

Nice job so far. I had to rebuild my junkyard 5.3, which sucked for me, but now it has a 3-year/unlimited mileage warranty.
Its a small world hahahahaha....
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:08 PM   #7
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pretty straight box i picked up on the cheap....





getting ready to shave marker lights on box...
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:10 PM   #8
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Body work on the cab...
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:11 PM   #9
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first coat of paint on cab...
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:13 PM   #10
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5.3 showed up..
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homemade motor mounts...
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:20 PM   #12
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Motor set onto frame...
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:25 PM   #13
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Actually have made alot of progress in the last couple weeks!

Saving for a transmission and working on the box till i have enough saved to buy one... prolly just go buy and cut my own wood for the box to save a few dollars

This is not a perfect pickup by any means but should be nice for a daily driver!
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:33 PM   #14
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Hey 1BAD,

That is amazing progress in a couple of weeks. It would take me that long to dolley the cab. Good work. Keep the pics coming.

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Old 12-24-2011, 11:56 PM   #15
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Sorry no updates lately... I got sidetracked and decided to build this (32x48x12 garage) : http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=118694
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Old 12-26-2011, 01:56 PM   #16
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lol, nothing wrong with stopping 1 project, to build a place for more!

Nice progress, whats the transmission plan?
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Old 12-26-2011, 03:16 PM   #17
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How much did you pay for your ls engine?
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Old 08-12-2012, 10:22 PM   #18
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lol, nothing wrong with stopping 1 project, to build a place for more!

Nice progress, whats the transmission plan?
Well i originally was going to do a 4l60e so i rebuilt one and bought a Yank Stall... but then after deciding to go turbo i know from experience it wont take it lol.

So i rebuilt a 4l80e and ordered a new converter from yank, they should both be good to 1000hp..

Ill be around 700hp
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this should be a nice dd when done!!
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Old 01-16-2012, 11:35 PM   #20
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very nice progress.
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Old 08-12-2012, 10:17 PM   #21
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been a LONG time since i have had time to get on here and upate...

between my day job, working on the shop, and customers cars i havent had much time to work on it..

Changed the color to orange, with a light metallic flake...

All the turbo stuff is here, and all the stuff to finish the truck besides the small odds an ends that i forgot or dont know about lol.... this winter it should be done!

the motor got painted up and some upgrades... prc dual valvesprings, 227/231 cam, pushrods, timing chain, oil pump, ect....










Rebuilt 4l80 with Transgo HD2 kit, yank converter should be here in the next week...
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Old 08-13-2012, 11:53 PM   #22
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Me thinks you missed your water pump!

Looking good, keep the updates coming!
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:59 AM   #23
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HAHAHAHA!!! THATS FUNNY!!!!

I just had that belt sitting around and i threw it on to check to make sure i had the powersteering pump pulley on far enough
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Looking good so far, can't go wrong with a yank.
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Old 08-13-2012, 11:30 AM   #25
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Very cool! Glad to see you are back and making progress again after the project started out so well
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