Conversion is DONE! got pics..

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05-09-2005, 09:08 AM
docgreen9

Ok I'm calling it done. I really enjoyed the process. This was my first swap using a GM product I am usually a Ford guy but I must say this swap was easier than I expected. Well anyhow thanks for all the help from everyone on this site that helped with replies to my questions. Thanks to Allen for his help he always goes above and beyond to take care of his customers. Everything is working correctly just have to hook up the tach. It hauls A$$ we'll need rear tires soon .. lol :lol: . Fly by wire isn't as bad as everyone has made it out to be ( other sites ) actually I prefer is over a cable cuz the cruise is way easier to hook up no cable lengths to screw with ect... I got the tow/haul working had to wire in the origiinal body control module from the 04 truck. Allen's hot rod tune for 7 octane is great no ping just a lot of power. Shift linkage was easier than first thought. The speedo is 5mph off but Allen is taking care of that soon. Ok ... here are the before and afters... let me know what you think.
BEFORE
https://home.comcast.net/~docgreen9/done/gmc_before.jpg
AFTER
https://home.comcast.net/~docgreen9/done/done1.jpg
https://home.comcast.net/~docgreen9/done/donedside.jpg
https://home.comcast.net/~docgreen9/done/donepside.jpg
05-09-2005, 09:30 AM
NITROUS

Now that's a sweet conversion! great job! :thumb:
05-09-2005, 09:31 AM
NITROUS

BTW, did you notch the frame on this one too?
05-09-2005, 11:00 AM
2k5Squirrel

Looks Factory Good.
05-09-2005, 12:07 PM
TXsilverado

looks like a brand new truck! nice job :thumb:
05-09-2005, 12:17 PM
sloblaze

that looks awesome....nice job! :thumb:
05-09-2005, 12:22 PM
docgreen9

Thanks guys for all the compliments I really appreciate it. :hshake: We were going for the "factory" look. Basically everything under the hood now with the exception of the master cyl and booster is 2004 Chevy Silverado... everything.

Vortec383 ... yes the frame was notched on this one to clear the A/C compressor. It took me a full day at the A/C shop to build and tig up all the A/C lines for it. The notching of the frame is easier than getting the hoses to work... lol. Note about notching the frame.... It's not for the novice. If you don't have access to someone who can build custom a/c hoses it'll be your worse nightmare. It is a very tight fit down there.

Thanks again.... I've got a lot of other pics that need to be put on my site. I hope to get to them soon.
05-09-2005, 01:55 PM
RedHeartbeat

Can't even tell it didn't belong there. :thumb:
05-09-2005, 04:01 PM
white1

Great job, looks factory. Congrats :drool: :thumb:
05-09-2005, 07:41 PM
LS1GMCTruck

Beautifull swap job! Very professional looking. Question? Did you have the anti-lock brake module & wiring to contend with? If so, does it tie into the engines computer in any way, or is it a separate system on its own? Thanks, Gar
05-09-2005, 09:17 PM
PSWired

I don't know whether he tied in his RWAL system but I should have my 4WAL system working in my truck. Its only link to the PCM is the VSS signal. It's a 128,000 pulse per mile signal that comes off the PCM. My 95's abs unit works with a 2002 PCM ABS VSS output right out of the box (in theory).

EDIT: By the way, GREAT looking swap. I cringe when I see wires flying everywhere, greasy parts, etc. on people's engine swaps. Yours looks like it came that way from the factory. That's what I'm going for as well, but didn't have the luxury of a donor truck. Nice work!
05-10-2005, 07:08 AM
docgreen9

LS!GMC -- This truck only came with rear wheel abs and it stopped working many, many moons ago. Everything is still hooked up but I didn't intigrate it into the new system. If I had 4 wheel abs I would have done it for sure but it wasn't a priority.

PSWired.... thanks for the compliment man. It turned out really nice. We wanted to make people do a double take when they opened the hood ...lol :lol: Can't wait to see yours done make sure you keep us up to date... you got any recent pice?? :pics: ... Thanks again guys.
05-10-2005, 09:14 AM
custom 68

wow doc that turned out great. I hope I can get mine that clean once I finally get it started...
Dave
05-10-2005, 01:10 PM
LS1GMCTruck

Thanks guys, for the ABS VSS computer signal wire info! Just one wire...sounds too easy. Thanks again. Gar
05-10-2005, 10:43 PM
farmtruc

Awesome swap, the best I've ever seen!

What did you use for engine mounts?
05-11-2005, 09:22 AM
docgreen9

Thanks Allen I appreciate your compliment. :thumb: Thanks for all your help with the tune on this truck. It wouldn't be running at all if the computer wasn't flashed ... lol. On the motor mounts, after trying the stock motor plates with my own S&P knock off plates the holes just didn't line up quite right plus the stockers are so bulky I just ended up making my own out of 1/4 plate steel. Here are a couple shots. This was during mock up I added more braces on the finished products.
Pass side
http://68.84.255.222:8060/motor%20mounts/img_0662.jpg
D-side
http://68.84.255.222:8060/motor%20mounts/img_0664.jpg
05-12-2005, 09:39 PM
PSWired

Quote:

Originally posted by docgreen9@May 10 2005, 06:08 AM
LS!GMC -- This truck only came with rear wheel abs and it stopped working many, many moons ago. Everything is still hooked up but I didn't intigrate it into the new system. If I had 4 wheel abs I would have done it for sure but it wasn't a priority.

PSWired.... thanks for the compliment man. It turned out really nice. We wanted to make people do a double take when they opened the hood ...lol :lol: Can't wait to see yours done make sure you keep us up to date... you got any recent pice?? :pics: ... Thanks again guys.

I just got home from school and will be finishing the truck up in the next week or two. Picked up a silverado SS exhaust catback and started seeing how that will fit today- needs quite a bit of modification. Tomorrow I think I'll try to get the wiring finished up and put in the fuel tank, either that or work on the exhaust some more. Major hurdles left are getting the driveshaft shortened, getting the exhaust finished, and making the AC compressor bracket fit.
05-13-2005, 07:28 AM
docgreen9

PSWired sounds good.... I'm interested to see how your A/C compressor bracket works out. I got to do another swap on the same body style truck here in a month or so. Give me some new pics whenever you get some. Later. :thumb:
05-16-2005, 01:02 PM
farmtruc

Quote:

Originally posted by docgreen9@May 11 2005, 08:22 AM
Thanks Allen I appreciate your compliment. :thumb: Thanks for all your help with the tune on this truck. It wouldn't be running at all if the computer wasn't flashed ... lol. On the motor mounts, after trying the stock motor plates with my own S&P knock off plates the holes just didn't line up quite right plus the stockers are so bulky I just ended up making my own out of 1/4 plate steel. Here are a couple shots. This was during mock up I added more braces on the finished products.
Pass side
http://68.84.255.222:8060/motor%20mounts/img_0662.jpg
D-side
http://68.84.255.222:8060/motor%20mounts/img_0664.jpg

hey no problem, i'm glad it worked out so nice for you.

can you email the pics, i can't seem to get them to show up.

thanks,
05-16-2005, 01:09 PM
jerry2500

Sure like that after pic. :thumb: Nice and clean.
05-17-2005, 02:00 PM
docgreen9

Thanks for the compliment jerry2500. :thumb: :smile: