Yeah, I remember seeing your swap done on the 67-72 board. Do you hang out any there, anymore?Originally Posted by custom 68
Yeah, I remember seeing your swap done on the 67-72 board. Do you hang out any there, anymore?
Matt, I read on there alot so yes I am but my posts are not as often. I seem to rather do my project stuff rather than take pics and alot of posts. I wish I took more time like people like you to show it all up. I was one of the first to do the swap I think and it sure is nice. I have sense added a turbo so it just keeps growing. Yours is looking great. good luck.
1968 Chevy SWB Fleet. 2002 5.3 all stock (for now) Nelson Tune 4l60e w/TB converter.
ok not stock anymore...13.3 at 101
Now with front mount turbo... new times soon
Got a few more parts.
Wonder what's in the big box?
New trans crossmember! My old one was going to rub the x-pipe, so I needed one that sat level or just above frame rail height.
2010 Camaro SS manifolds. I got a decent deal on these. I figure if they're good for 430 HP LS3s, they'll be fine on my LS1. Plus, I didn't have to buy $500 headers. They came with heat shields, but I'll leave them off. I may knock down the mounting tabs and smoth these off when I know for a fact they will work.
Got some stock 5.3 valve covers. Here they are cleaned up and the coil pack mounting tabs removed.
Filled the holes with JB Weld. I plan to just paint these and run them for now. I may get some dressier VCs later.
Test fitting stuff. here's the motor mounts and adapter plates.
Manifolds held on with a couple bolts.
And here's the stock frame stands just bolted to the mounts. I have about 1/4" clearance on the drivers side, but they rub on the pass. side.
So, I ordered these to take of that problem.
http://www.performanceonline.com/196...RACKETS-16820/
Not pictured yet is the starter I received last week. I've bought a used custom COMP Cam and a truck accessory drive system from private sellers on LS1Tech.com. They should be on their way. I'm going to order my intake, fuel pump, and aluminum radiator today. Hopefully they will be in by the end of the week!
same side I had trouble with my LY6 truck manifolds.
1968 GMC - Carb'd and cam'd 6.0 LY6, 200-4r, 3.73 posi 12 bolt
2006 TrailBlazer SS - 13 sec. grocery getter
Very nice truck! Slick build too (LOL).
Using alot of the same parts I did. Good luck!
Gone, but not forgotten!
I love how the oil pan and front cover came out!! I am getting ready to paint mine as well, and never thought about that color until I saw yours. What brand of paint is that? Keep up the great work!!
The oil pan paint is a Duplicolor engine paint called Cast Coat Aluminum. I plan to paint the entire block, heads, valley cover, and alternator with it. The timing cover paint is a Cast Iron color header/manifold paint. I paln to use it on the accessory brackets, water pump, valve covers, intake, and air cleaner. Everything else including bolts, will be painted a matte black.
Progress!! I was getting some floor work done on our house, so I took a vacation day yesterday. I don't really like bugging people or getting in their way when they're working, so I worked in the garage.
I pushed the truck out so I had more room. I cleaned and prepped the block deck surface. Then, I cleaned, prepped, and masked the block and heads for paint, primered and painted them.
With etching primer.............
.............and, with fresh paint.
I also got in some more new parts.
ECE 2" drop springs
New aluminum radiator.
Figured I better test fit the radiator. It fits!!
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