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Where did you end up putting the computer for the engine?

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Thanks

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It's going to be in the driver side kick panel

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Never get tired of lokking at this.
Question. Looks like your using a booster/master of a C10?
I have one laying around i'm considering using.
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Honestly I have no idea what it is off of it was on the truck when I bought it, it worked well so I figured I'd just clean it up ,paint it and keep on keepin on.

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Made a little more headway. I got the cab back on along with some fresh body mount bushings, in the process I ended up shimming the cab (body) up an 1/8" to give the trans a little more breathing room. The wiring harness has been laced on the motor and the gas pedal, TAC module , OBDII port, and fuse block have been permanently mounted. The inner fenders have been trimmed to fit around the IFS and are waiting to go to the powdercoaters ,while I was at it I threw some of the sheetmetal back on to start lining everything back up.


I've run into some issues with the exhaust, I've tried several different sets of headers and several sets of manifolds. None of them will fit. So I've been in touch with Delmo and he says he has a solution. I'll keep you guys informed on what we come up with. In the meantime here's some pics.

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Some more

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BTW ignore my messy shop it's in desperate need of a good cleaning. Ignore the two different colors of Dynamat too, I got all of it for dirt cheap.

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Man,... that looks sooo good!

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Your truck is hot and your shop is far from messy. Wish I had a shop the size of yours.

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That looks real sweet.
Kim

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That is One Sweet Truck in the making:metal:

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Looks great
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Freaking love it... Nice work D!
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Btw... How's the little one?
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Thanks for all the compliments.




The little one is fine ,she's 14 mos. old now ,walking and getting into everything.

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Well then it's time to get a paint gun in her hands. :)
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nice pic

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1366750140

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Yeah I like that pic too
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Painter D: any word on the LS header solution?

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needs to be lower, cut 4'' out of the doors :D:D:D

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Not yet Im stumped when I get it figured out Ill post up some info
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Here's the solution to the LS header issue.


I flew Delmo out here to solve the problem for me, he gave my truck the same treatment that Heisenburg received, some modified Corvette exhaust manifolds. Heres some pics

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A couple more

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Killer work.

There's always a way... :)
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Beautiful work on the headers!

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Nice.
Kim

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Manifold miracle magic done right then and there!!

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D.... Just got caught up. Where was the actual fit-up issue? Was it the collector position/placement of header that were available?

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The frame rails are narrow with this PB front kit which limited the use of every set of manifolds and headers that I tried. The collector location was also in a bad spot on everything I tried as well. Modifying these Corvette manifolds was the most economical way to get the exhaust done. Along with collector exit locations, the steering on the driver side had to be accounted for as well, its really tight to get all of the variables between the frame rails.

Like I said flying Delmo out here was the easiest solution for me ,since he is the only other person that has built a truck that utilizes both an LS motor and the PB 55-59 kit.
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Hopefully he saved the dimensions for future builds. I'd hate to have to fly him out when I get to that point on my '57.
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what yr headers and parts required?

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Not sure what year the manifolds are but they come on brand new LS3 crate motors , Ive been told they are Corvette manifolds. So you need the manifolds, 2.5" mandrel bends, and some 2.5" flanges, and thats it.
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Cool, they appear to be 05 & up vette manifolds. Was there any problem or tips for welding the manifolds. i thought cast iron was tricky to weld unless i am wrong about their material composition. Thanks for the info.
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Does anyone know if the same issues arise if you use a differnt motor? Like an lt1 for example?
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It can be tricky to weld to it , but it also depends on the cast that you're welding to. These manifolds were a good cast with good composition.

I have no idea.
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I finally got all the sheetmetal permanently reinstalled ,so now it actually looks like a truck again. Before I put the radiator support back in I decided to flushmount the radiator flat up against it , so that's done too. While I was at it I smoothed up the headers some and applied some black coating to them.

Here's some pics

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Duuuude the truck is lookin sick. I was stoked to meet you and get to hang out in Texas. Thanks for the hospitality and introducing me to Chic Filet (not sure how its spelled). Great job on the truck man. Here is what I got the pleasure of Rollin to lunch in.
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so much awesome work on this truck!!!

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Looking real nice.
Kim