Re: 49 ls1
 

Got some updates on the 49... Finished up the wiring, installed a custom auto sound stereo, did a bunch of little stuff to get it roadworthy, and drove it to it's first car show 2 weeks ago.

Re: 49 ls1
 

I also added all green led dash lights and finished the end caps on the dash. Next week it goes to Ron's Auto Trim for door panels, carpet, and kick panels. Door panels are being finished in '55 Bel Air chrome, pattern, and arm rests.

Re: 49 ls1
 

Chris, truck looks great...Jim

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Thanks Jim. I also added remote start, the power windows and door poppers are also functions l now. Having a hard time uploading the remote start vid. I'll try it from my pc tomorrow.

Re: 49 ls1
 

Chris, I just love this truck.

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Agree with all of the above. Outstanding work! Absolutely love the dash!!

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Congrats on getting it on the road and to a show. I love the custom work, it's one great looking truck.

-Frank

Re: 49 ls1
 

Thanks guys. I'm pretty excited about finishing this one up. It's been a long time under the knife.

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Here's the link to my remote start video. Pretty cool having a '49 with remote start! Really surprised some people at the car show!

https://www.facebook.com/OSGcustoms/...type=3&theater

Re: 49 ls1
 

Well that's cool! What product did you use?

Re: 49 ls1
 

Cheapie off of ebay. I think it was $50. Has an alarm with prox. Sensor, and I programmed it to kill power to the door poppers when the alarm is armed. It also pops the doors via remote.

Re: 49 ls1
 

Got a new toy yesterday. Set to work immediately this morning making my first ever 1 off LS engine cover.

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Here's the finished cover, trimmed in '57 fuel injection flags and script.

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Very nice Chris, looks great...Jim

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Hey, I saw that on FB! Really nice! Now I want one.....

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Looks great, I like it !!

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Thanks guys. That was the prototype. I'm going to try to make a unique cover for each LS swap I do, no two exactly the same.

Re: 49 ls1
 

What are the plans for the coil covers, or are you going to cover them?

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I was going to cover them, but now I think it would be too much. I kind of like seeing the coil packs.

Re: 49 ls1
 

how well does your truck run with the maf sensor so close to intake? any problems?

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YES, we are just about the same distance with a MAF but it is still in the garage!
starts and idels

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Mine runs great with the MAF right in front. If your MAF is not screened, having it within 6" of a bend can cause un-reliable readings due to the turbulence created by the bend.

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So you are saying that a stock screened MAF will work fine in this location?

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Yes. It's the turbulance from corners too close to the sensor that mess with it.

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Truck is awesome, along the lines of the look I'm gonna be going for.