68 C10 Chevy 6.5T

[Will L.]

Very nice work. Couldn't see, do you have the starter mount bracket in place? Don't want to forget that lil piece.

 

[marvgarr]

You mean the rear mount from the starter to the block if so yea I still need to clean it up and paint it.

 

[NVW]

Some guys build heavier ones out of 1'' angle iron.

 

[marvgarr]

I think its enough shouldn't have to much torque on it with lower comp.

 

[Chevypoor]

Wow, I am impressed. Beautiful workmanship. Nice job! That is a show quality truck- good luck on finishing her up and firing her up for the first time. Keep us posted with updates and pics!

 

[Dieseldad97]

You do excellent work!!! Wow! This is gonna be one nice truck when your done!

 

[marvgarr]

Got the new rad support rubbers in and new injector return lines. Also some interior stuff ignition bezel and knobs.

 

[Ed HD]

Looks great! I can't wait to get started on my 67 C20. Unsure of my plans as of yet, but probably something LS-based, lol.

 

[marvgarr]

Love the LS motors but everyone swaps them in everything I like things different.

 

[Ed HD]

No, I do agree. I'd have my own twist on it for sure. Just such a cheap/easy platform for power, hard to pass up cheap EFI/power. A built SBC with aftermarket EFI and similar power to a cammed LS would be at least twice the price.

 

[marvgarr]

I agree I think the LS was the best idea GM has had in these later years. The bottom end of them will handle a lot with out any upgrades. The two I have love em got 250000 on the 5.3 and 310000 on the 6.0. both have gone through a water pump each. The 5.3 went through a set of knock sensors. The 6.0 I had to drop the pan last week and change the o ring on the pickup tube. Had low oil pressure when cold I now have 40 idle and 75 topped out. The 5.3 has 40 idle and 60 high. Thats it nothing else done to them.

 

[Burning oil]

Really nice. I love the 68-72. Nice work too.

I have a 70 4x4 that I did a frame off. It has a BBC in it, but I have plans for a 6.5 repower.

 

[marvgarr]

Nice. It will be easy to swap since it already has a bbc. I want to do another 6.5 in my 76 k20.

 

[tanman_2006]

I'm looking high and low for a late 70's or 80's k20/30 to swap. I've found a couple, one is wrecked w/ bad engine the other is slick and running and priced like they know it

Now back to regularly scheduled awesomeness....

 

[marvgarr]

They are hard to find then when you do they are over priced. I got lucky with my k20 I bought it for 500.00. It had no motor and is painted with light blue house paint.

 

[tanman_2006]

They want 700 for the wrecked one w/ knocking motor and home made flat bed.

I can use the good front clip from my 82

 

[marvgarr]

Sounds a little high for me. Offer 600.

 

[bowtiebutler956]

Absolutely Gorgeous work your doing there! I always enjoy looking at the work of someone who has an eye for detail! Very Nice.

Matt

 

[Jorge6.5]

Wow, absolutely amazing! I'm glad I came across this thread.

Good call going 5 speed! What gears will you be running out back?

 

[BIGR]

Real nice work on the truck. Brings back memories from years ago, except my truck was not anywhere near that nice.

I learned to drive on a 1969 C10 (250 inline 6) three on the tree with the 4.10 rear end. Would love to still have it.