Hellephant C10

[dhutton]

That is a great find!

Don

[colorado80439]

Just looked at the patina sauce, looks great!

[214Chevy]

1) Chassis...check!
2) Engine....check!
3) Truck....check!

Now let the fun begin!!!!

[two-piece]

Quick run to FL and got the truck home. Also stopped in to a buddies place and grabbed a 8HP90. It is a very solid/straight old truck. Not all beat up. Plan to drive it as is until the chassis is ready. Wheels and brakes are ordered.

[andrewb70]

Great project!

How does the 8HP90 compare in size to a 4L80? I don't suppose you have a 4L80 around and can take some pictures with the two side by side?

Andrew

[two-piece]

I do not. I’ve ran a 4l80 in my last C10 without any floor mods. So once I start in on this one I’ll know pretty quick the difference.

[LS1-IROC]

How are you planning on controlling the trans?

[jarhead]

subscribed!

[two-piece]

Got the motor and trans mocked up to build mounts. With the high hump floor I have all kind of room. We’ve got the front of the motor sitting about 3” higher than it has to be but it gives me plenty of room for headers and nothing is close. Running about a 3° down angle on everything so I think that’s we’re it’ll live. Everything is sitting level with the crossmembers.

[WSSix]

Had to do a double take as I thought this was you. Their truck looked so similar to your truck. Well, before you changed the head light that is