Conversion Progress Report

[Jmac527]

Ohhh yea He's a shift lead at Corrosion now.

[Bear]

He was my rater in South Korea, I was still Sheetmetal back then, tell him SSgt Hebert said hello.

[Bear]

Alright!!! It's like Christmas in my garage but better! This is one delivery truck, and my online tracking numbers say I am expecting one more truck today from another carrier.







Got everything from Rock auto. Also bought new 17" wheels from katana for the truck which should be here Monday. The fuel filter and fitting came from speedway motors, they offer an easy Ls1 conversion/adapter for 70 bucks.

[Jmac527]

Looking good! I've got everything but my AC bracket from Holley. Just started today, by the end of this weekend I'm hoping to have the cam and valvesprings in, and the engine cleaned and painted.

[Bear]

Alright, more progress and new parts. New wheels on new rubber, 265/70 R17



Got the fuse block wired and relays wired, along with the OBD2 port. A couple of wires left to tie in and I can put the loom cover back on.



Old seat, now a shop couch.



New seats out of a 2008 Silverado Z71.



New fuel pump installed into the tank and tank back on the vehicle along with the new Dynamax 3" dual exhaust installed.



New Reese towing packing installed, this actually did not require any drilling.



New headliner I will be installing this week.



Overall it's been a productive week so far.

[Jmac527]

How's the clearance between the steering wheel and your chest, as well as behind the seat? Would I be able to fit my subs back there? Also, how hard was it to mount them?

[Bear]

How's the clearance between the steering wheel and your chest, as well as behind the seat? Would I be able to fit my subs back there? Also, how hard was it to mount them?

They fit alright, you will have to make adapters and drill hole to make them fit, but they are not too hard to get in. My speaker box in actually behind the seat in the picture, I have two 10's. I am waiting on a new steering wheel, but without the wheel installed it sits as far back as the factory in my opinion. I have to pull the seats back out to build a harness for them because they are power and heated. Also with motors under the drivers seat, I have to relocate my amp.

[Bear]

Got the power to the seat working. Also got the new headliner bonded on and installed, Duck blind Mossy Oak.



Went to put new brakes on the truck and discovered that all my seals in the axle were trashed and that I had gotten water in the pumpkin. Ended up having to drain the chocolate milk out, replace the bearings and all seals, brakes, and de-rust and paint.





Now that the brakes are out the way, I was able to put the new wheels on the truck.



Put the new steering wheel in the truck. It was chrome, but is removed the chrome and painted it with a metallic Cobalt blue to match the interior.

[Mickeymotormount]

Your swap is coming along nicely. I'm sure you can't wait to get your first test drive.

[Bear]

Your swap is coming along nicely. I'm sure you can't wait to get your first test drive.

Thanks, I am getting excited. I finished putting the clamps on everything and finally got to add all the fluids.