Originally Posted by RRR18 (Post 6985229)

Real nice man!

Originally Posted by derotoreut (Post 6985413)

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.

Originally Posted by notchbackgta (Post 7004599)

It helps to fill the engine through the upper radiator hose

Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 7004622)

Yes, you're right. I did that and still had an air bound system. After reading on the LS forums it's almost a must to use the airlift tool since the thermostat is on the bottom (suction) hose not on the top (return) hose.

Originally Posted by boynton (Post 7004971)

Yes I had the same issue. You can either use this tool or spend 2 hours slowly filling to radiator until all the air escapes. Once you can get eater to the thermostat you are good to go because it will open up. My fill wasn't bad because the top of my radiator is above the top of my motor so air escaped pretty easy. I also have a short top hose (both inlet and outlet are on the right side of the radiator). This tool just makes everything much better! I wish I had one when I bled my system the other day.

Originally Posted by notchbackgta (Post 7005007)

Hmm, that's not what I read, and I filled mine through the upper hose and then the radiator and I never had any problem. Are your steam vents hooked up?

Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 7006390)

Great progress Mark. The last assembly stuff seems to take the longest.
I need to get one of those purge tools, I'm certain I still have a small amount of air in my system. Although mine doesn't overheat, the heater just doesn't get hot.

Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 7018578)

I love how the Red looks almost Orange in the sunlight.

Originally Posted by texasld (Post 7019860)

Truck is looking good. I wish I was at this point in my build! What kit did you use for your air filter? I need to add it to my amazon cart.

Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 7020068)

Thanks.. You can find some really good deals on Amazon.. I have about 20 items in my wish list lol. You can find LS6 intakes priced right.

Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 7018578)

I love how the Red looks almost Orange in the sunlight.

Originally Posted by slowcpe (Post 7020152)

Truck looks great!!! I've read through it a couple of time and realized I never subscribed.

Originally Posted by texasld (Post 7020457)

Awesome, Thank you. One more question, sorry if I'm blind and missing it, but where is your MAS?

Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 7020565)

Thanks Ryan.. I appreciate you following along.



Your not blind lol. I ordered two 3.5" to 4" neoprene couplers so I can put it in behind the filter. Sorry I forgot to mention it. The red couplers aren't really red either, they are more orange. It's a nice kit for the price.

Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 7020576)

Looking good Mark!

Originally Posted by texasld (Post 7020621)

Just need to clarify, The MAS is 3.5" and the tube is as I see 4". So from 4 to 3.5 to MAS and then 3.5 to 4"? That makes since. Just like to order it all at one time. Sorry if i'm being a pest.

Thank you for the answers, Mike!

Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 7022405)

Yes, the MAS is 3.5". So I plan on going from 4" aluminum pipe to MAS to 4" filter. As soon as I recieve my order I will post a pic. I'm glad to help. I read through your build and looks great. You've made a lot of progress in a short amount of time.