Huck’s 1985 C10

make sure you didnt suck a intake gasket. also check the valve lash on those cylinders that a valve lash isnt too tight causing the valve not the seal to the head.

Could it suck an intake gasket but not cause a vacuum leak? I sprayed the manifold down with carb cleaner looking for leaks and it never idled up. Good call on the lash though. I’ll look at that tonight


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
Got some parts in today. Super impressed with these Speed Engineering heads quality wise. For a $350 set of headers, they are super nice. Wayyy better than the set I ordered for my red truck years ago. Super thick flanges, thick o2 bung, the collector is a good gauge (instead of bending just looking at it like some) and even has the spike inside to even out the pulses. These are the 1 3/4” version

4436a905f01167744d278b24724c5284.jpg

b4a354c368d6b9964f91fe45a8dd1680.jpg

ac4f35af28a9ddd1f2ece263db733649.jpg

ec1c56734906637eeb97a23190a7a335.jpg

b6f3e33bee2e8a4cd52cf0d1b4047211.jpg

2ceb4a70122090131bf3149fb5d45444.jpg


Also got their 10” plug wires
4f0980bc0fee0f421c2967b28d32a229.jpg


Then got some Summit brand fuse blocks and Ron Francis Wiring 30amp fuse holders
41cd9c25111dd2b05b5a773745735b1a.jpg

77ce5181c0a323d39b05979bcd98a256.jpg

152e4b9591b380a6dfb13f4ff1cc629b.jpg

fd852a1334fa77254e6d090a1f9cfd96.jpg

54370dc4e28b0ee6f5feb4acd634ce40.jpg
54370dc4e28b0ee6f5feb4acd634ce40.jpg





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
This is so damn exciting. I was super impressed with my headers too. They didn't feel flimsy at all when we were installing them. Pretty happy with that purchase.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Huck
Finally got a chance to really clean up the interior, pulled up the carpet to check the floor for rust at the sill plates and kick panels. Not a speck, thank god

228ff36785acb525ca7e3708338e459b.jpg

f747531f47610109b27f5a7da82fd000.jpg


Did have a little water in the insulation and carpet on the passenger side, but that’s from washing the truck. I desperately need to get new locks for my vent windows, they don’t seal worth a shit. I’ll have to set up the fan and dry this out tomorrow
4c7e269f6d47f4204247310a4b880b89.jpg


All back together
1e3a84f078ca19dc7abb1757a947588d.jpg


Also scored a pretty sweet little vintage picnic-basket style Colman cooler at the swap meet this weekend. It even has the original tray. Gonna clean it up and use it for going to C10 club shows and stuff.
bb48cc999e8a9b543840bd0f561e8c7a.jpg

360b53a406546b357f98d5b3e93d1e82.jpg


Size comparo
a651641b4cc9e71e4eb9709e652c1a80.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
  • Like
Reactions: sharris223
I'm probably gonna bug you for interior pics since mine has a seat and visors and half hung door panels lol. Project for a later time but I eventually want it to look nice in there.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Huck
I'm probably gonna bug you for interior pics since mine has a seat and visors and half hung door panels lol. Project for a later time but I eventually want it to look nice in there.

Go for it lol. I’m actually shocked at how well this cleaned up. Need to get some more pics now that I’ve scrubbed the carpet. Only things I’m gonna need to replace are the dash pad and the lower door panels


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
Been trying to get some direct answers about the cam kit options and DOD delete details for my specific engine and nobody seems interested to talk to me. Texas Speed basically told me to kick rocks, BTR never even responded, Summit sales people are clueless.

Saw someone post about having a good experience with Michigan Motorsports. Emailed them last night, had a reply by 9pm, talked back and forth a little today and got everything I needed. Dan over there is great!

So here’s what I got:

-BTR stage 4 truck cam, springs, valve seals, timing cover and water pump gaskets
-DOD delete kit - head gaskets, head bolts, valley cover, half set of lifters, trays
-Circle D 278mm 3000-3200 stall converter
-Spring compressor tool
-Cam install handle
-BTR valve seal install tool

Ready to make some popcorn


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: sharris223
Got my Wix Corvette fuel regulator/filter and electric fans ordered last night.

Today I ordered my harness and ground strap kit from PSI Conversions. Still gotta get some odds and ends from Summit too. It’s been an expensive couple days


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
Was out at “The Truck Farm” today if any of y’all have seen the United by Trucks channel. Was test fitting some stuff for work and then hung out with the owner most of the afternoon. Scooped a few goodies off of him while I was there.

1 set of Chevy dog dishes, 1 set of GMCs, a blank tailgate band to replace my busted one, an extra 8” rally to use for a spare (also has a 275/60/15 on it so I can see what that’ll look like first). Then stopped at Tractor Supply to grab a chest box. This regular cab life sucks with no storage lol. A tonneau will be ordered soon too
4e723f522beee8b18e18fd7a38789813.jpg

97e1b79bad25fd2d3527a0026bf53ad3.jpg

2363ae9ced39e866bea1f2796807c092.jpg

0b21487d09314d69ac792b3b7318587a.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
More parts! Can’t say enough about Michigan Motorsports and Circle D. They told me 2-3 weeks on the converter up front, so I was like “cool”. Super informative, answered questions quickly. Got my cam stuff within 4 business days. Then, 5-6 days later, I’ve already got my converter.
54cefabdc2185fa423d5439aa61b8a60.jpg

91590df1978d0edeee37e4773e3b3d59.jpg
b4013bf001d98a06adcd8789060d1356.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
Almost got my toolbox mounted tonight. Decided to just use 2 of the bed bolts, 4 would have been far too difficult and overkill. Gotta get some longer carriage bolts tomorrow. Used a piece of 3/4 ply to spread out the load so the box doesn’t get bent down into the ribs and gives the carriage shank something good to bite into with less chance of spinning like it would in the aluminum.
70e09d108ee8808194a9b5450e351fd9.jpg


Also ordered a Tonno Pro tri fold tonneau cover from amazon. Pulled it out of the box......fak
a7ffd822f098368f66e919cb560f7656.jpg

4e8741bf4ab952603e93f79eb22696a5.jpg


Still threw it on to see how it would look/function. It’s not a true tri-fold, the front panel doesn’t fold toward the cab, it mounts on the side rails up front instead of the front bed panel. But I actually like that because it’s more secure, seals better. I love the look though
01a3e264f0473c74da6501ba463b63fd.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
Been following it on insta! Def dig it, homie! Trying to light a fire and get started on my Nova. My dad bought a c10 a few weeks ago, not near as nice as yours but motivation enough to make me want to get mine running and cruise with him...

83aeb9c7aea81d374cc4dbd3f0f45098.jpg

d10fd7d39563ef8d7104960c8ac72f1c.jpg

432559666e0c997c1c09899413d4ea1f.jpg


12d21a6ccbd5b1e9048ac7ed6615b4db.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: sharris223 and Huck
Been following it on insta! Def dig it, homie! Trying to light a fire and get started on my Nova. My dad bought a c10 a few weeks ago, not near as nice as yours but motivation enough to make me want to get mine running and cruise with him...

83aeb9c7aea81d374cc4dbd3f0f45098.jpg

d10fd7d39563ef8d7104960c8ac72f1c.jpg

432559666e0c997c1c09899413d4ea1f.jpg


12d21a6ccbd5b1e9048ac7ed6615b4db.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Love the color combo!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
I was going to tell you to get a tonneau Huck, definite necessity with an RCSB. I have a 2x6 cut to fit into the slots in the rear of my bed. Gives me a nice space for small items so I don't have to go crawling in the bed for them when I get where I'm going.

I had to dig this up from 5 years ago, but this is the handiest thing. I'm not sure if your truck would have these slots stamped in or not. Good for gettin' groceries and stuff.

11838937_10153498977213608_6523979458386364931_o.jpg
 
  • Like
Reactions: Huck
I was going to tell you to get a tonneau Huck, definite necessity with an RCSB. I have a 2x6 cut to fit into the slots in the rear of my bed. Gives me a nice space for small items so I don't have to go crawling in the bed for them when I get where I'm going.

I had to dig this up from 5 years ago, but this is the handiest thing. I'm not sure if your truck would have these slots stamped in or not. Good for gettin' groceries and stuff.

11838937_10153498977213608_6523979458386364931_o.jpg

I don’t have the slots but I plan to do something similar. I’ll just cut it to fit width wise and then have a couple pieces going back toward the tailgate as dividers and give it something to hold it up against the wheel tubs.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro