Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Installed the front inner fenders. I am really glad I decided to paint them red.

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Pic 2

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looks great!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Very nice- you do a great job with the details- that makes a big difference in the final product

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

looking good

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Your engine compartment looks awesome Mark, I love all the red. I couldn't wait to see an update on this truck, I love it.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks for all of the compliments guys! here are some clearer pictures (I didn't realize that the pictures from my iPad are so unclear)

This weekend I have been working on putting the bed together. I have decided to use the metal floor for now, and I will eventually use the wood floor down the road.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Very nice work on the gas tank.
Red inner fenders do look great.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looks great!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I didn't see the smiley face on the throttle body before, nice touch :lol:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

What's the fuel pump out of?

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

99-02 F-body

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice progress! Looking good!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks Mike. yes, I was very happy I didn't have to purchase a new tank or fuel pump.

Thanks Chuck...

You got to love your kids lol

Thanks Duane...

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Hi! Very Nice Build!!! I was wondering if your LS engine was a return type fuel system or a returnless system? I found an article on one of the Vette forums that showed how they converted the sending unit to a returnless system, here's the pictures, might help if this is what your'e gonna run.
Ben

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Ben do you have a link? I am about to tackle this same thing in my build.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

IDK, but here's the tank ring install:

http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=56613.0

I'd like to see what kinda regulator dealio they did- most guys just do the Vette filter/regulator on the frame and a short return line (like I'm fixin' to).

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

here ya go:

http://www.vetteworksonline.net/ls1_conversion_fuel.htm

lots of good info there.
Ben:metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Ben, thanks for the compliment:metal: My engine is set up with the return type system. Great article/link you attached. I plan on switching it to the return less setup. I have a buddy that's running an LS2 in his 67 C10 and did the same system and is really happy with it. I like the fact there's no need to run two fuel lines all the way to the engine back to the tank.

Where do you plan on getting the Vette filter/regulator or do you have a GM part number. I haven't gotten that far yet?

Thanks,

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Unless you pulled the regulator out of the 4th gen F-body fuel sender, you dont need the Corvette regulator/filter

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Great information. I didn't touch the regulator, only changed the lines on the pump since they were dried out. I would like to add another inline filter.

Thanks,

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

No problem!
Glad this might help someone else!
Have a good one!
Ben

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Learned something new- didn't know the reg was in the bucket on camaros. Thanks Ben!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

It's all good! Glad to share! I'm still on the fence about which engine to run, after I do all the machine work, buy the rotating assembly and have it balanced, and buy the necessary gaskets and valve regrind to my heads, I could buy one of those Pacific Fabrication new pull out 4.8 Vortec's with the new harness and the computer reflashed for $1750.00 !!! cost about $450 to have it freighted to my work. I'll have to think long and hard on this one!!! I got my machinist friends to make me some adapter plates for the small chevy mounts to LS1 engine mounts. guess I'll have to chew on that some more:smoke:
Ben

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Our 5.3 came from LKQ in KCK motor trans, harness, front drive, camaro manifolds all in for 1650. I can give yo my guys name if you want.

Hijack over!

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Low Elco,
sounds great! I'd like to talk to them anyway's. since my cab and all the panels haven't gone to paint just yet, I still have time to fit everything prior to putting it all back together. send me the guy's info and I'll take it from there! Thanks!
Ben:metal:

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This last month I haven't done as much as I had I hoped. I did get my steering column and a bunch of miscellaneous parts powder coated, but I wasn't very happy with stance on my front end. I pulled my front springs out to find I didn't get the springs in the pocket right on the lower A-arm's. After I fixed the problem, It dropped my front end down exactly where I wanted it.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looking good Mark! Love that red paint :metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looks great.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looks great! Can't wat to see this in person.

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X2 :metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks Mike. I can't believe how fast you got your truck up and running after paint. Your truck looks awesome! Must be nice to finally drive it.

Thank You:metal:Thanks Rich.. I am thinking about taking the truck to Boulder City for Tuckers Annual Show (under construction class). I'll Hopefully see you then. PM me and I will give you my contact info.

Thanks Keith, I think that's really cool you decided to paint your truck. If it comes out anywhere close to the work you put into your sheet metal, it's going to be awesome!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

There's a small chance I'll have my Blazer running by then provided none of my major components have issuse... (LQ9 / 4L80e / D60 or 14BFF which are all used and purchased with unknown history)

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Rich, I can't wait too see your blazer. I have some really good high school memories in one of my buddy's K5! We never ditched school (yeah-right lol), and spent most of our days, digging it out of the sand at the Nellis Dunes lol:metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

What's going on Mark? No updates in a while? how about some new pics:)

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Hey Mike, it's going well. I have slowed down a little bit on the truck due to kids going back to school and a second set of braces lol. I did send out my engine harness and ECM to get rewired/reflashed. I am hoping to get the bed floor and new front bed panel painted in the next couple of weeks so I can assemble the bed. My goal is to get it running by the end of October. Your truck is looking good. That's awesome that your driving it, I'm jealous haha

Thanks,

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Hey Mark I can't wait to see some more pics too. I need a little inspiration as I'm a little soured on my build at the moment. Can't wait to see that Torch Red shining out in the sun :metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

getting close

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Keith, I can totally relate with the souring lol. It was nice spending the past weekend at Barrett Jackson and our largest car show here in the Vegas area. I am hoping to have mine finished in time for the next years car show. It's going to be nice to hear the motor soon. Need to install harness when I get it back, cooling system and fuel lines.

Thanks.. I wish it was closer Dean :waah:

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Not sure if this has been talked about, but did you put eye bolts in the boddy mount holes to lift the cab? If so, would you do it again?