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Old 07-02-2009, 09:02 PM   #1
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Default 1981 Chevy C-10 SWB
Most projects are never really "done" but this one is moving along and with the exception of the interior...is pretty close.

'81 c-10
5.3
GMPP hotcam
GMPP intake
MSD 6010
TH350
holley dp 650 or
summit 600 vacuum sec.

overall truck runs really good and i'm having a blast with it.... looking to get it to the track soon and hope to crack low 14s??

pic 1...when i first bought it



pic 2...motor going in and wiring clean up



pic 3 and 4 ....motor installed





and finally...wheels, paint... rear air.. and beginning of the interior...





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Old 07-02-2009, 09:21 PM   #2
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Is your rearend narrowed...?
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Old 07-03-2009, 10:27 AM   #3
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no....probably just wheel ofset
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Old 07-03-2009, 02:31 PM   #4
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i love it!
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Old 07-03-2009, 09:40 PM   #5
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bitchin truck. diggin the caddy lights.
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nice work,like the two tone
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nice swap.....love the tail lights
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Nice truck. I want a 73-87 truck someday
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a few questions....

What motor mounts did you use?
Did you wire up the stock dash?
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Old 07-07-2009, 09:07 PM   #10
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used regular 6 bolt swap motor mounts.... puts the motor 1" forward in bay.

dash is not yet wired... will probably go to a full autometer setup..


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1in forward? instead of back? what pan did you end up using then?
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