1981 Chevrolet C10

This is my 81 Chevy truck, which will be a project of mine for a little while now.  I'm building it  because I need a truck, and I always liked the short beds (they're kinda hard to find).  But, I'm also building it with some major towing in mind.  I want it to be a comfortable truck for long drives, but still have the power to pull some big trailers (like the closed trailer for the race car), and have the looks to be able to take it to the occasional show.  I'll have pics up soon, but it's not a whole lot to look at yet.  Haven't got the motor in yet, but you can count on lots of pics of getting it in and running.

Engine

Type: 350 cu in.

Block: Stock, bored .040

Oiling: Melling Oil pump and strainer

Crankshaft: Stock, turned .010/.010

Connecting Rods: Stock forged

Pistons: Federal Mogul cast .040

Cylinder Heads: Stock 882 castings with three angle valve job

Valves: Stock 1.94" intake, 1.50" exhaust

Camshaft: Comp Cams Xtreme 4x4; 250/258 duration; .432/.453 lift (600-4600 rpm range)

Timing set: Melling stock replacement

Valvetrain: Stock

Induction: Power Products dual plane aluminum intake, Road Demon 625 carb

Ignition: Stock HEI

Exhaust: Cast iron manifolds (stock), 2.25" mandrel bent dual exhaust, Thrush turbo mufflers

Cooling: Stock with electric fans

Drivetrain

Transmission: Turbo 350

Rear Axle: 8.5" 10 bolt

Driveshaft: Stock

Chassis

Front Suspension: Stock with 3" lowering springs

Rear Suspension: Flip kit, 5" lowered

Shocks: Stock for now...

Steering: Stock

Brakes: Stock

Wheels & Tires

Wheels: For the time being, black NASCAR wheels, but hopefully 15x8" Rallies soon...

Tires: Plans not yet finalized...

Body, Paint & Interior

Body: Stock for now, but plans include shaving drip rails, smoothing tail gate, shaving emblems, phantom grille, and smooth bumpers

Paint: Black

Interior: Not sure how this is gonna go yet, but I want to yank a seat out of a newer truck