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Looking good Mark! You are so close now, you better get some gas.....

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

Thanks Mike... Ya, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel lol. I'm waiting for the fuel filter/fuel pump and fittings to show up so I can Finish the fuel system. This weekend I plan on having all of the start system, charging system fans and fuel pumps wired up and I should be able to start it.:metal:

Today I stopped by a local off-road shop to pick up fittings and wire loom and found a master cylinder for my clutch. It's made by Jamar and has a 3/4" bore with a nice size reservoir. I also liked the fact it's machined black and isn't all blingy lol. They also offer a rebuild kit for it.

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Picture of master cylinder

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Youve come a long way!

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Thanks Dean!

Almost ready to put gas in it.. I am really happy how well my wiring came out for the ECM and start/charging system. I found some really nice heat shrink with numbers on it at Fry's electronics. I was able to number each wire and make a schematic (key) for my wiring.

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ECM & relay/fuse center with OBDII port behind glove box.

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

Found my molded radiator hoses in the Napa catalog. They are one of the few places that can still find parts by measurements instead of application.

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I'm interested in the clutch master you got. I'm ancious to see it mounted as I'm on the lookout for a master for my build. I also like the non blingy part.

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Looking good Mark

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Awesome progress!

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

When do we get to see a video of it running?

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I don't plan on mounting until I figure out which brake master cylinder I'm going with. Which will be my next task.

Thanks Keith:metal:
Thanks Mike.. I am actually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Lol

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I Just got it running a couple of hours ago! My kids and wife are laughing at me because of my excitement lol.. It's been 4 long years, especially after purchasing an engine that I never heard run with a 1 year warranty that expired 3 years ago. It started right up and ran perfect! :metal:

My daughter just made me a YouTube account so that I could upload my video. I'm so behind on all this technology that she had to set up the whole thing for me, I don't know what I'm gonna do when she goes to college haha. Here's the link: http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

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Sounds good Mark! Congrats on a huge milestone. Unfortunately there wasn't any video only sound when I clicked the link. Keep up the good work.

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I saw the video... and it sound good....

I also have a crate motor that the warranty has long since passed...

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Sounds great Mark, is that the stock cam or did you change it? I know your running open headers but it sounds lumpy :metal:

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Sounds great man. I felt like a kid when mine first fired up also :lol:

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Thanks Mike. Just click on the link and let me know if you're still not able to see the video so I can have my daughter fix it lol. I plan on using the same mufflers you installed on your truck. After running it for a while last night, the water pump started leaking through the weep hole. Luckily it's an easy fix and probably something I should have changed already.

Thanks Rich... How's your K5 coming? Looking forward to seeing it in person some day.

Thanks Keith:metal: I'm not sure if the cam has been changed or not. You're right though, it definitely sounds lumpy.. I know when I purchased the complete drive train it had headers, B&M shifter, and a performance clutch. I wouldn't be surprised if the prior owner installed one. Either way I can't wait to roast the rear tires:metal:

Thanks.. :metal:

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Awesome build'

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I got the video to work on my phone no problem, must have been the firewall at work. looks and sounds great. For the record , I love the magnaflows they sound great and no droning whatsoever in my setup.

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Thanks.. Looks like you have a really nice build going too..

Yes, the magnaflows do sound good and are affordable..

I pulled my water pump off last night and figured this would be a good time to clean up and paint all of my pulleys.

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Real nice man!

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Mark,
I just read through your entire build thread. Excellent work and good job! It's giving me inspiration for my new build project. I recently bought an original '71 SWB out of Arizona for my next project. It's a good starting point for me. I am planning to do an extensive build such as yours. I am looking to install an LS engine, but with automatic. I decided to use Scotts Hot Rod for my chassis. After looking into everything I wanted to do with the suspension, I decided to buy a custom built chassis. It should be here by the end of January. Very exciting. Once again, great work and I look forward to following the rest of your build.