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Torrey

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Torrey
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C10
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I've been on the boards for a few years but haven't engaged much. I appreciate all the info you all unknowingly provided! I've made a few posts about some of my solutions for my LS swapped 86 RCSB that can be seen here:



It's running an L76 aluminum block 6.0 with 243 LS3 heads, BTR cam, 6L80, C&R radiator, Vintage Air, Dakota gauges, American Autowire harness, Moser 9" rear with Yukon center section and Eaton Tru-Trac, Wilwood 6 and 4 piston brakes, Hydroboost, power rack and pinion, Boyds aluminum tank, Weld wheels and probably a million other things I can't remember.

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I plan to post more of the build progress as I reflect on what is now a finished product.
 

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legopnuematic

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Welcome from Missouri.
 

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Welcome from Northern Nevada...good lookin' pickup right there...
 

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:welcome:need better pics...
 

86 C10 Shortbed

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Welcome from Central Ohio. What size rims and tires are you running front and rear? Did you have to change the front wheel wells?
 

Fat 454

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Welcome from Australia -
Nice truck ! - interested in the build details of the power rack and pinion conversion, when you have time to post ..
 

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Torrey

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Welcome from Australia -
Nice truck ! - interested in the build details of the power rack and pinion conversion, when you have time to post ..
I'll start working on a thread for that! It was a little bit of a pain getting everything just right!
 

Fat 454

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I'll start working on a thread for that! It was a little bit of a pain getting everything just right!
Awesome - this is an interesting subject, as there is so much to "get wrong" ! I'm sure many people here would be very interested in seeing some real world experience ( as opposed to a sales pitch ). From picking the right ( and available ) parts, mounting, accounting for lowered spindles and coils, front or rear steer, steering column linkage and uni joints, welding, toe and camber set up etc. etc.
Especially interested in how the final conversion stacks up agains the OEM steering box, both on the highway and slow handling ( parking etc. ).
Lots of pics please !!..
 

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