C10 lbz

[PIG]

Well I've been working on this project for a little while now and learned a lot from you guys and sourced some parts from you guys. I figured I'd show what I'm up to and look for any input. I got the truck when I was 16 it's a 83 body is in pretty got shape. Started out as a 305 couple years later I swapped a built 406 in it, but never ran it much. This summer came across a lbz and Allison out of a wreck. Always wanted to swap a Duramax in it and finally had the chance. before it began.. I still have a lot to do. I'm about ready to put it apart to box the frame and finish weld everything. Still need a lot of cleaning paint etc. I've been thinking about a 9" for out back as far as gear ratio looking for some insight. Ben is doing the harness for me. Then I gotta run fuel lines hydraboost and coolant. Well that's all I can type on this phone. Any advice, tips, or tricks are appreciated. Sorry about grammar and spelling. Ryan

 

[sawmilldmax]

Great looking project. It looks like you have a nice truck to start with. I'm doing a 69 my Dad bought new. You're a little farther along than I am. Is your trans tunnel and doghouse around the back of your engine removable?

 

[rfletes79]

Tire size?

 

[PIG]

Great looking project. It looks like you have a nice truck to start with. I'm doing a 69 my Dad bought new. You're a little farther along than I am. Is your trans tunnel and doghouse around the back of your engine removable?

Yeah tunnel will be removable makes getting to Trans bolts up pipes easier

 

[PIG]

Tire size?

2wd not sure on tire size yet probably 29" or around there

 

[TheBac]

Where's that "like" button. :thumb: Very cool project.

 

[OregonDMAX]

What an awesome project! Thanks, now i miss my old 79.

 

[SmokeShow]

Love the square body GM trucks! Cool build!

 

[omaha123]

Looks like a good project, I imagine that would be a fun street truck at around 500. What does that pickup weigh?

 

[PIG]

Looks like a good project, I imagine that would be a fun street truck at around 500. What does that pickup weigh?

I'm only guessing but I would think around 5,000#

 

[Brassfield]

:thumb:

 

[rfletes79]

With a 29" tall tire and the 6 speed 3.0-3.55 will be good. Personally the taller the gear the better. With the amount of torque your Gonna make a tall gear won't hurt a thing. It would help fuel economy.

I run a 9" in my car with a 3.0 gear and 29.5" tire. All from strange, 35 spline locker. If I had to do it again I would not use a locker, too noisy. Your final gear will be taller then mine due to the double od, so highway speeds should be very comparable to a factory Lbz/ally combo in an 06 truck.

Have fun, truck looks good.

 

[GSXRTURBO1]

With a 29" tall tire and the 6 speed 3.0-3.55 will be good. Personally the taller the gear the better. With the amount of torque your Gonna make a tall gear won't hurt a thing. It would help fuel economy.

I run a 9" in my car with a 3.0 gear and 29.5" tire. All from strange, 35 spline locker. If I had to do it again I would not use a locker, too noisy. Your final gear will be taller then mine due to the double od, so highway speeds should be very comparable to a factory Lbz/ally combo in an 06 truck.

Have fun, truck looks good.

:thumb: 3.25 or 3.08

 

[GSXRTURBO1]

sorry, typo 3.00 or 3.25

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

Go with a tall gear like a 3.08 or lower, it should help manage traction better. My burb weighs 7300 with just me in it, and with 3.42 gears and a 31 inch tall tire traction is still an issue once it comes on boost.

 

[The Neens]

I'm only guessing but I would think around 5,000#

I weighed my '73 a long time ago, it was something like 4,250 with a big block IIRC...

 

[jollybuildingmover]

Very cool project! If you get a rear axle from a 4x4 pickup or blazer, most of them were 12 bolts. All you have to do is swap in your 2wd axles to use it on your truck. Probably not as strong as a ford 9", but it is a direct bolt in swap and you get to keep your wheels!

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[jollybuildingmover]

Also, are you going to use the hydroboost setup from a same body style pickup? It also would be a bolt in swap, just have to make a custom high pressure line for pump to booster and maybe something on the return side.

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[c20elephant]

I just saw this morning wish I had the time, space and money to do something this and the truck is an all time favorite/classic. I see where the transmission parts I sent will have their home...:thumb:

 

[PIG]

Also, are you going to use the hydroboost setup from a same body style pickup? It also would be a bolt in swap, just have to make a custom high pressure line for pump to booster and maybe something on the return side.

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I got a hydraboost out of a newer 3500 Chevy van had to do a little modify to make it work and still need lines.