1977 k10 lq9 stepside

[tgs30]

I am just starting this project and I am already having trouble making decisions so I figured it was time to start a build thread. I have a 1977 c10 swb stepside, k10 swb chassy, lq9, 4l65e and a np241. I am looking to build dd/ beater k10 stepside that can occasionally tow a trailer.



I got a complete lq9 from a 2003 escalade with 110 thousand miles. The plan was to use Dirty Dingos 4x4 motor mounts and with the engine all the way back so I could use the stock cross member. I am considering changing cross members so I can add ac in its stock location later. I currently don’t have either driveshafts and will probably have some made so I am not worried about moving the motor back. What do you guys think?



K10 is 6 lug 12 bolt and corporate 10 with 3.07 gears. It currently has a 4” lift but I want the truck to be able to fit in my garage. Garage door is under 8’. I was thinking a 1-2” lift would work. Rear is on 4” blocks but the front looks to have lift leaf springs and 7” shackles. I have ordered 4.5” shackles but don’t know if that will get it to the hight I want. Is there an easy way to identify the what lift leaf springs these are? Below is a pic

[Greenlee]

Nice looking build!
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[tgs30]

I went ahead and ordered ORD's big block cross member. I am going to be switching to a h3 oil pan and this should allow me to use stock drive shafts.

I also ordered a new tank with baffles. I still need to pull the trigger on a sending unit and pump. Ac Delco sending units are pricey

Also, I ordered ORD's steering box weld on repair kit and some bushings. Hopefully everything arrives this week so I can finish cleaning up the frame.

[tgs30]

Installed ORD crossmember and finished clearing up the frame. I still need to switch to the hummer oil pan but my cracked truck pan has more clearance then I thought it would.

[tgs30]

It's been a while since I posted a update. I still haven't got to the engine swap.

I have been doing a lot of rust repair. Below are the pics. I have finished all of the patches but dont have any pictures with everything ground down. Ill try to post them later.

Bottom of the A pillars were rusted through.






Also had rust and debris hidden in the tip of my hood.


Does anyone have a good reason why I need to patch this section at the back of the cab? It is going to be covered by the bed and I dont think it serves a purpose.

[tgs30]

Truck looks a little different since my last post.





Also, got the cab on the 4x4 chassy.



Unfortunately, the rear body mounts are off by a half inch. Still not sure what I am going to do about this.





I am working on modifying my trans tunnel now and hope to be putting everything back in for the final time in the next week or two.

[LS-K]

Subscribed! Great build man. Sorry I'm of no help with your recent questions. I'm building an 82' K10 with an LS6 and have similar goals of what I want out of my truck when she's all buttoned up.

Any new pics of the ORD X-member with the H3 pan? I've got clearance issues as well.

Thanks. Looking forward to seeing your progress.