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**1957 Chief** · 03-08-2022, 10:59 PM

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**1957 Chief** · 03-08-2022, 11:03 PM

Truck is at a good friend of mines getting a custom cold air intake and a radiator
cover built. After that I should have the seat back and will take the truck to get the exhaust done. then it'll be time to fire it up. More to come....

Bubba

**LEEVON** · 03-09-2022, 10:07 AM

I am really hoping to see your truck in person some day!

**Hart_Rod** · 06-06-2022, 03:07 PM

bump!

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

bump!

Dog gone it Rob! Im sorry. Been busy and failed to update.

So I got it back from gettin the cold air box made, built the AC lines, put the interior back in, had exhaust put on, installed some sound, installed Ridetech front coilovers, STARTED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME, and Im sure other things. Pics to follow.

Bubba

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:37 PM

Ok, here are some pics of the cold air box and rad cover. The radiator and fans are from a 2008-9ish Silverado HD. They fit good, are cheap and work great.

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:40 PM

Ok next up is some exhaust work....
Im shocked at the price of this now a days....but then again everything is high.

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:42 PM

Built the AC lines

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:49 PM

Put the interior back together...and installed a bluetooth amp so we didn't have to wire a head unit in the dash.

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:54 PM

Next up, Ridetech front coil overs and sway bar from Matt's Classic Bowties.
The sway bar end links have changed from when the last time I put one on. I don't know what to think about this setup, with the white bushings and all. Looks kinda janky to me....Will prolly take em off and spray bomb em black.....

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:57 PM

New grill and lights...and she sure sits sexy....

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 07:58 PM

Just about ready to start....

**1957 Chief** · 06-06-2022, 08:10 PM

First start up. We're using the Holley Terminator and we are having issues with the tuning. Seems like the Terminator is behind the curve with the GenV LT motors that have aftermarket camshafts. The majority of camshaft manufacturers make the fuel pump lobe 33% larger in order to bump fuel press. Then I was having problems with the MAP sensor, so I finally plugged the hole up and used the Holley internal MAP. Got the truck to idle and all that jazz, but as soon as I blip the throttle, it starts surging and acting a fool.

So Thursday Im taking the truck to get an alignment and then I will take it straight to Gwatney Performance Innovation and drop it off. Im real good friends with all the guys down there, so hopefully they can get it lined out...because it's above my pay grade on this tuning.

I've have touched every thing on this truck besides the body, everything else has been removed, modified or replaced with new parts.

But Im really happy with this truck and how far it has came since last Sept. When it gets ironed out, its gonna be a nasty little SOB.

LT7A · 06-07-2022, 06:04 AM

Wow, a lot has happened! Looks like it's all coming together nicely. That should be a lot of fun to drive.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-10-2022, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

Dog gone it Rob! Im sorry. Been busy and failed to update.

So I got it back from gettin the cold air box made, built the AC lines, put the interior back in, had exhaust put on, installed some sound, installed Ridetech front coilovers, STARTED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME, and Im sure other things. Pics to follow.

Bubba

It looks great!

**1957 Chief** · 06-10-2022, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

It looks great!

Thanks "Big timer" were tryin over here in AR.

Dropped it off with my buddy at GPI for tuning...

**Hart_Rod** · 06-15-2022, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

Thanks "Big timer" were tryin over here in AR.

Dropped it off with my buddy at GPI for tuning...

rodstored-72 · 06-22-2022, 03:06 PM

chief, looks great!... I like the stance & wheels

I was wondering if you would share what you did related to fuel lines? as in what you specifically used and how you installed the fuel line(s)..

thanks!!!

rodstored-72

**1957 Chief** · 06-22-2022, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

chief, looks great!... I like the stance & wheels

I was wondering if you would share what you did related to fuel lines? as in what you specifically used and how you installed the fuel line(s)..

thanks!!!

rodstored-72

Thanks brother. And absolutely can let you know what I did with the fuel system. It has a Boyds tank in the back and I plumbed it with AN lines to a corvette regulator and then on up to the high pressure pump on the motor.

I used Russell Pro Classic II hose, and ends. When I was in the USAF, I built a lot of hose and really like the brand.

Bubba

**1957 Chief** · 06-22-2022, 09:56 PM

Some fuel sys pics I found. Regulator is right before the axle on the driver's side. Fuel tank is a Boyd's unit, and the last is the 90 degree fuel fitting up at the HP pump, however I think I ended up going with a 120 degree one though. And grounds are everywhere, can't have enough of em with these late model engines.

Bubba

rodstored-72 · 06-26-2022, 03:19 PM

chief, thanks!! I decided to go with a similar hose.... vibrant nylon CPE (not e-85) and the same for the fittings. now!..if I could get the dual tanks to cooperate!

thanks again!

Signkutter · 07-02-2022, 12:31 PM

Great detailed build. Thanks for posting.

rdc72 · 07-05-2022, 08:34 AM

Looks awesome!! Where is the grille from? I have an 83 and want to update the grille and headlight bezels!

**1957 Chief** · 07-05-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rdc72

Looks awesome!! Where is the grille from? I have an 83 and want to update the grille and headlight bezels!

Thank you, we are bringing it to LS Fest in BG, KY as well.
We got the grille from LMC, brother.

Bubba

**1957 Chief** · 07-09-2022, 11:39 AM

Well good news on the tuning front...my friends at GPI got it whipped. Went down there yesterday and talked to Aaron Salisbury about the next steps for getting the truck lined out. Aaron is a great friend of mine and the head of GPI and a really smart fella. That morning I woke up not knowing what the solution would be, whether it was changing the wiring harness with a factory ecu, or changing the camshaft to one with a stock fuel lobe. I just didn't know and that sucked...were 60 days out from LS fest and that's our target. Aaron and I discussed what was already done to the truck and what it was doing, wouldn't idle worth a flip, and would die after letting off the gas and couldn't do a foot brake. Aaron pulled up all the different specs on the terminator, and went to work. Him and Ryan spent the better part of an afternoon getting the truck happy. He sent me a video about 430 that afternoon with the truck performing like it should. Man what a relief...

I wish I was smart enough to post up the video, but I'm not ha ha. Maybe someone can help me.

So next week ill go get the truck, bring it home to service the AC and take it back to them so they can drive it and do some more tuning on it.

Man Im so thankful for Aaron, Ryan and Ben for figuring this out. And thankful for my good buddy Chris for trusting me and letting me build this truck. He lives in GA and hasn't seen it in person since the week before Christmas. When we started this I told him I would build this truck for free, that's the kind of friend he is.

But I did tell him when he sees it again he will need to buy new rear tires...

Bubba

03-08-2022, 10:59 PM	#26
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build More: Attached Images Last edited by 1957 Chief; 03-08-2022 at 11:01 PM. Reason: Added pic

03-08-2022, 11:03 PM	#27
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Truck is at a good friend of mines getting a custom cold air intake and a radiator cover built. After that I should have the seat back and will take the truck to get the exhaust done. then it'll be time to fire it up. More to come.... Bubba

03-09-2022, 10:07 AM	#28
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build I am really hoping to see your truck in person some day! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

06-06-2022, 03:07 PM	#29
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06-06-2022, 07:37 PM	#31
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Ok, here are some pics of the cold air box and rad cover. The radiator and fans are from a 2008-9ish Silverado HD. They fit good, are cheap and work great. Attached Images

06-06-2022, 07:40 PM	#32
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Ok next up is some exhaust work.... Im shocked at the price of this now a days....but then again everything is high. Attached Images

06-06-2022, 07:42 PM	#33
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Built the AC lines Attached Images

06-06-2022, 07:49 PM	#34
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Put the interior back together...and installed a bluetooth amp so we didn't have to wire a head unit in the dash. Attached Images

06-06-2022, 07:54 PM	#35
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Next up, Ridetech front coil overs and sway bar from Matt's Classic Bowties. The sway bar end links have changed from when the last time I put one on. I don't know what to think about this setup, with the white bushings and all. Looks kinda janky to me....Will prolly take em off and spray bomb em black..... Attached Images

06-06-2022, 07:57 PM	#36
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build New grill and lights...and she sure sits sexy.... Attached Images

06-06-2022, 07:58 PM	#37
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Just about ready to start.... Attached Images

06-06-2022, 08:10 PM	#38
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build First start up. We're using the Holley Terminator and we are having issues with the tuning. Seems like the Terminator is behind the curve with the GenV LT motors that have aftermarket camshafts. The majority of camshaft manufacturers make the fuel pump lobe 33% larger in order to bump fuel press. Then I was having problems with the MAP sensor, so I finally plugged the hole up and used the Holley internal MAP. Got the truck to idle and all that jazz, but as soon as I blip the throttle, it starts surging and acting a fool. So Thursday Im taking the truck to get an alignment and then I will take it straight to Gwatney Performance Innovation and drop it off. Im real good friends with all the guys down there, so hopefully they can get it lined out...because it's above my pay grade on this tuning. I've have touched every thing on this truck besides the body, everything else has been removed, modified or replaced with new parts. But Im really happy with this truck and how far it has came since last Sept. When it gets ironed out, its gonna be a nasty little SOB. Attached Images

06-07-2022, 06:04 AM	#39
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,626	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Wow, a lot has happened! Looks like it's all coming together nicely. That should be a lot of fun to drive.

06-22-2022, 03:06 PM	#43
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build chief, looks great!... I like the stance & wheels I was wondering if you would share what you did related to fuel lines? as in what you specifically used and how you installed the fuel line(s).. thanks!!! rodstored-72

06-22-2022, 09:56 PM	#45
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Some fuel sys pics I found. Regulator is right before the axle on the driver's side. Fuel tank is a Boyd's unit, and the last is the 90 degree fuel fitting up at the HP pump, however I think I ended up going with a 120 degree one though. And grounds are everywhere, can't have enough of em with these late model engines. Bubba Attached Images



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06-26-2022, 03:19 PM	#46
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build chief, thanks!! I decided to go with a similar hose.... vibrant nylon CPE (not e-85) and the same for the fittings. now!..if I could get the dual tanks to cooperate! thanks again!

07-02-2022, 12:31 PM	#47
Signkutter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 45	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Great detailed build. Thanks for posting.

07-05-2022, 08:34 AM	#48
rdc72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Waynesville, MO Posts: 49	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Looks awesome!! Where is the grille from? I have an 83 and want to update the grille and headlight bezels!

07-09-2022, 11:39 AM	#50
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build Well good news on the tuning front...my friends at GPI got it whipped. Went down there yesterday and talked to Aaron Salisbury about the next steps for getting the truck lined out. Aaron is a great friend of mine and the head of GPI and a really smart fella. That morning I woke up not knowing what the solution would be, whether it was changing the wiring harness with a factory ecu, or changing the camshaft to one with a stock fuel lobe. I just didn't know and that sucked...were 60 days out from LS fest and that's our target. Aaron and I discussed what was already done to the truck and what it was doing, wouldn't idle worth a flip, and would die after letting off the gas and couldn't do a foot brake. Aaron pulled up all the different specs on the terminator, and went to work. Him and Ryan spent the better part of an afternoon getting the truck happy. He sent me a video about 430 that afternoon with the truck performing like it should. Man what a relief... I wish I was smart enough to post up the video, but I'm not ha ha. Maybe someone can help me. So next week ill go get the truck, bring it home to service the AC and take it back to them so they can drive it and do some more tuning on it. Man Im so thankful for Aaron, Ryan and Ben for figuring this out. And thankful for my good buddy Chris for trusting me and letting me build this truck. He lives in GA and hasn't seen it in person since the week before Christmas. When we started this I told him I would build this truck for free, that's the kind of friend he is. But I did tell him when he sees it again he will need to buy new rear tires... Bubba Attached Images

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