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jb1016 05-12-2010 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 90c1500 (Post 3971348)
I don't have a documentation of the build but i do have more pictures if wanted.

Definitely. There have been a few LS swaps on here, but this is the first one that's exactly what I've been thinking about. Is the 5.3 all stock inside? And did the computer have to be reprogrammed to run the 4L60E? Are you running A/C?

Oh, and Devlin, your project looks killer...

90c1500 05-12-2010 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jb1016 (Post 3972011)
Definitely. There have been a few LS swaps on here, but this is the first one that's exactly what I've been thinking about. Is the 5.3 all stock inside? And did the computer have to be reprogrammed to run the 4L60E? Are you running A/C?

Oh, and Devlin, your project looks killer...

The engine is all stock inside and you would have to find somewhere to get the correct computer for the transmission and everything. I purchased my engine as a package that came with the wiring harness and the computer and everything so that made it easy. I didn't want to run A/C just because its a lot more expensive and i originally didn't have A/C anyways. For the shifter i didn't want to put in a column shifter so i got a floor shifter from lokar and also had dual exhaust with flowmasters put on. Once you get the engine in and figure out if the adapters are going to work everything else should be pretty simple.

90c1500 05-12-2010 04:55 PM

Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks
 
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Originally Posted by jb1016 (Post 3972011)
Definitely. There have been a few LS swaps on here, but this is the first one that's exactly what I've been thinking about. Is the 5.3 all stock inside? And did the computer have to be reprogrammed to run the 4L60E? Are you running A/C?

some things to consider is you will most likely need a new radiator, a new fuel pump that puts out 60 psi. You will also need to get adapters for anything like the speedometer and the tachometer for them to work. If you are serious about trying it i would talk to the people at street and performance. Their website is www.hotrodlane.cc and they will be able to help you with a lot of your questions and they also sell engines depending on where you were looking at getting your engine from but thats a good place to start they sell both new and used ls engines

Chevy Mart 05-13-2010 11:50 AM

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This is my 94' Stepside.
I polished one rim :bling:,three to go...........

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-UKZQWBKW-D.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-Q8QWYCWX-D.jpg

jb1016 05-13-2010 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 90c1500 (Post 3972544)
some things to consider is you will most likely need a new radiator, a new fuel pump that puts out 60 psi. You will also need to get adapters for anything like the speedometer and the tachometer for them to work. If you are serious about trying it i would talk to the people at street and performance. Their website is www.hotrodlane.cc and they will be able to help you with a lot of your questions and they also sell engines depending on where you were looking at getting your engine from but thats a good place to start they sell both new and used ls engines

I've heard that they're the authority. Glad to get a recommendation from someone who has utilized their expertise. Is your high-pressure fuel pump in the tank?

90c1500 05-13-2010 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jb1016 (Post 3974450)
I've heard that they're the authority. Glad to get a recommendation from someone who has utilized their expertise. Is your high-pressure fuel pump in the tank?

yeah.. i got a fuel pump almost exactly like the stock one for the throttle body injection but just with the higher pressure.

JohnC 05-17-2010 05:12 PM

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Here are some pics of the 94 I use to drive, and have mentioned on this section before. It is a 1994 GMC Sierra GT. When we repainted it several years back we didn't get the decals put back on. It has been lowered 2/4 with a set of Eagle 212 20" wheels. It has a Goodmark steel cowl hood. Steel rear roll pan, and billet grill. Also has the clear headlight, and signal lights. Other than those few things it's pretty much stock with almost 200,000 miles on it.

I haven't driven the truck in about 3 years. My cousins daughters have been driving, or should I say tearing it up, for the last couple of years. Needless to say here it is in it's present state. Now that the kids are done driving it, my cousin and I are talking about cleaning it back up, and repainting it. He has always wanted a 502 in it. Who knows.....

[IMG]http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/IMG_1816.jpg[/IMG]

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John Gilbert 05-19-2010 08:49 PM

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Okay, I'm hoping this worked. If so there's a shot of my '88 Chevy C-1500. If not I'll try again to post this photo and give a description of my truck.

John Gilbert 05-19-2010 08:50 PM

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Nope that didn't work. I'll try it again.

John Gilbert 05-19-2010 09:37 PM

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Okay it looks like it worked, I'll see what I got and go from there.

John Gilbert 05-19-2010 09:53 PM

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Alright this is too-much fun! I figured out the smallest size my D50 will shoot works good — keen-o.

Anyways I've had this '88 since it was only 5-years old, and I cut it up so bad to lay that it ain't even a truck anymore. Kind of like what I did to my Harley-Davidson. I just installed LMC Truck's all-chrome grille and spoiler with chrome tow hooks. The interior is next.

The suspension is scratch-built trailing arms on the rear, and mutilated stock upper and lower control arms up front.

And oh yeah, its fully-shaved, and all the cab seams are molded, and the stake holes are shaved too.

John Gilbert 05-19-2010 09:56 PM

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Oops, that was pretty much the same view. I'll get out there tomorrow morning and shoot some different angles. I can't shoot from the other side, or all the junk in my front yard will be visible, and I'll end up on that Hoarders TV show.

Colt Cobra 05-19-2010 11:05 PM

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what type of Headlights are those, they HID? Ive been wanting to replace mine in the dually to augment all my KC Lites but I dont want to switch to the newer style composite lights

John Gilbert 05-19-2010 11:49 PM

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They are LMC Truck's Euro Style for '88-89. Yeah, I prefer that setup too over composite. I just did a story for CCT on my '79 C10 here's a link. I also used LMC's relay kit on my '88. For some reason all four aren't coming on right now or my parking lights, but here's a look at how good they work on my '88.

I Hope this helps,


http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...c10/index.html



(2) 36-0302 EURO HEADLIGHT-OUTER-150MM

(2) 36-0303 EURO HEADLIGHT-INNER-150MM

MaritimeDragRacing 05-20-2010 08:11 AM

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I had been retired from drag racing for 30 years when I was bitten by the bug again in 2009 and started building a tube chassis Cavalier. Since I needed something to tow with I found this 1994 Chevy. It had been used to tow a bass boat all it's life and was high mileage, a little ragged around the edges but still basically rust free. It had obviously been driven on narrow tree lined trails and every square inch of the sides were lightly scratched. Two days worth of buffing and waxing cleared up a lot of it but it still needs a coat of paint. After that all it took was a little black paint on the lower part to hide the ugly beige/silver below the moulding and a set of 1970's rally wheels(7s and 8s) to change the appearance. I've had countless Chev/GMC trucks over the past 40+ years and this one is the best of the lot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...0Car/Home2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...r/SSPX0020.jpg

1badgmc 05-20-2010 08:27 AM

Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks
 
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Originally Posted by Colt Cobra (Post 3986654)
what type of Headlights are those, they HID? Ive been wanting to replace mine in the dually to augment all my KC Lites but I dont want to switch to the newer style composite lights

Here's the page from LMC's catalog with the lights to give you a good look at them:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/750w/0065.jpg

JohnC 05-20-2010 01:28 PM

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Truck looks good John. Thanks for posting up a pic of it.

Colt Cobra 05-20-2010 09:40 PM

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small update on the Dually.....
got my light covers today

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...6b9e844584.jpg

going with a late 80s early 90s look for the truck, got a western hauler shrouded headache rack to put on it and 4 more KC's to mount on that. the 2 up front lights will have some vintage 1992 KC Light Covers I got off of the 'bay and the 4 on the rack will get the Hot Pink ones

jbjburbs 05-20-2010 10:33 PM

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95 gmc with chevy grill...lays cross member and gas tank. I'm going use my other project for parts and sell my kp kit (any interest let me know)...i'll clean this one up as i go with interior swap, engine bay, digital airride controls and some odds and ends... follow my thread for more pics...

98gmc 05-24-2010 10:29 PM

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here's mine
98 c1500 lowered 2/4

jb1016 05-24-2010 11:10 PM

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Nice truck! Welcome to the board.

JohnC 05-25-2010 08:54 AM

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X2.

Ghastlyone 05-25-2010 09:17 AM

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Hey everyone! Figured I'd post a few pics of my current rides...

My 2000 Tahoe Limited and 1999 2D 2WD. My 99 doesn't have a hood at the moment, the cowl hood is being painted right now. I'll update some pictures in a few days with it on.

My 2 door has 85,000 original miles, purchased in Feb. 2008 from a small dealership. It was completely stock when I got it. 4/6 drop with all Belltech coils, spindles, c-notch and flip. Belltech Nitro 2 shocks all the way around and 20" Irocs.

My Limited currently has 81,000 original miles. Pretty much stock besides 20" wheels and window tint.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...3/100_6687.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...3/100_6682.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...3/100_6690.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...3/100_6686.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...3/100_6688.jpg

Rimshot1911 05-25-2010 12:55 PM

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That is one slick Tahoe!

1badgmc 05-25-2010 01:44 PM

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Slick Tahoes. The Limited is begging for a drop. :) Nice tint jobs, too. Love the tinted windshields.

Ghastlyone 05-25-2010 03:03 PM

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Thanks guys.

If my wife didn't drive the Limited, it would have already been dropped ;)

I've been searching forever for a Limited front bumper for my 2 door. They're basically impossible to find though. I've always wanted a 2 door with the Limited bumper and fog lights.

Chevy dealers still sell them new, but even a hook up price (unpainted) they are still 450.00.

My next plans are getting a grill and smooth front bumper painted black, with a black chrome speed mesh insert.

When I found my 2 door on Autotrader, I called the dealership and actually had to ask them twice to verify it was a 2wd.

Sure enough, I drove right down there and it had been sitting there for over 2 weeks. The salesmen said not even 1 person came down to look at it

JohnC 05-25-2010 04:03 PM

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Love the Iroc's man. Those look really good on there.

Rimshot1911 05-25-2010 04:23 PM

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Hey Ghastlyone, what are your plans for the hood on the 2dr?

Ghastlyone 05-25-2010 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rimshot1911 (Post 3996654)
Hey Ghastlyone, what are your plans for the hood on the 2dr?


I just bought a steel Reflexxion cowl induction hood. It's getting painted at the shop right now. Hopefully I'll have it bolted on in the next couple days.

The story of how I screwed up my perfect factory hood is embarrassing.....to say the least :mad:

1badgmc 05-25-2010 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghastlyone (Post 3996714)
The story of how I screwed up my perfect factory hood is embarrassing.....to say the least :mad:

Well, you brought it up, now spill the beans!

Rimshot1911 05-25-2010 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc (Post 3996839)
Well, you brought it up, now spill the beans!

AMEN!!! Let's hear this awesome story! Maybe we should start a thread with wrecks and how you fixed em up... I've got pictures and all to go with mine. I think I'll go start that thread now.:metal:

Ghastlyone 05-25-2010 06:25 PM

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lol alright, here's what happened....

My intake manifold was leaking. I get home, and pop the hood to check things out. I wanted to see if it lost a lot of coolant.

I shut the hood just enough so it's closed, but not latched. Not even the safety latch.

I figured I'd let it cool for a little while then recheck the coolant level, etc. before I leave again.

I come back out a couple hours later, jump in my truck, start off down the road and next thing I know....the hood pops up. Bent the crap out of it.

It looked terrible.

I couldn't believe I did that. First time I've ever done something like that. I felt like such a dumb ass.

So my wife asks me "you did that on purpose just so you could buy a cowl induction hood huh?"

lol

1badgmc 05-25-2010 06:57 PM

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Oh hell! Yeah, that's a bit embarassing.

86454k30 05-25-2010 09:11 PM

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Here is a picture of my 98 K3500 and 94 K2500 7.4 suburban.

ccreddell 05-25-2010 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghastlyone (Post 3996870)
.So my wife asks me "you did that on purpose just so you could buy a cowl induction hood huh?"

lol

My wife wouldnt have even bothered to ask.........she'da known already (or thought she did)

Rimshot1911 05-26-2010 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 86454k30 (Post 3997159)
Here is a picture of my 98 K3500 and 94 K2500 7.4 suburban.

Those are B-E-A-UTIFUL! I want your 3500! SCLB! That is awesome!

Slammed '87 05-27-2010 02:01 PM

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Here is my latest addition. It's a '92 Sierra. I bought it off a buddy of mine that used it for his construction company. It's nothing special, but the price was right and it runs great. I changed the grille, new windshield, tinted the rear window, wheel well trims, dual exhaust and wheels. Just basically cleaned it up real good. Here is before and after pictures.

1badgmc 05-27-2010 02:04 PM

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It's a huge improvement, but with that wheel and tire combo, it's begging for a drop.

Slammed '87 05-27-2010 02:06 PM

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Here is another pic...

Slammed '87 05-27-2010 02:09 PM

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haha yeah i know, everyone keeps telling me to drop it. I plan to actually use this truck as a truck so i dunno if i will or not. I did lower the front 1" just to give it a lil redneck rake lol.


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