Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

That'll really freak some people out when you're filling up at the pump. :lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I sure hope so! :haha:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I can hear it now, "Ummm...excuse me...sir...that's uh E85. That's not gonna be good..."
:lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Now that is funny, I can totally see that happening in oh IDK Boulder! :lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Hmmm, I might have to take a trip to Boulder when that's done. Ummm, no, wait..... never mind. :lol:

"But the guy at Auto Zone said it would run faster on this stuff!! You mean he was wrong??"

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

^^^ :lol:, Gotta luv the Zone

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

autozone.. more like Part-Mart. lol

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Bob, too funny buddy! Why would you ever "want" to go to Boulder... :lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

So im in the middle of my swap this thread gets the most views so here goes..is it possible to run the gas tnk from the 02 donor truck on my 73?

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I don't know of anyone that has done it. With that being said, there is only two ways to find out.....

Measure the tank, then measure it again! Then compare to where it would sit inside your frame. I think the frames on the 99 and up are wider than the 73-87's, but I can't be certain.

The other way would be to get the tank, strip it down, and stuff it up in there and see what happens. It might interfere with the driveshaft, crossmembers, etc.

Remember, the 99 and up tanks are on the inside of the frame. My first thought it that no, it won't fit. But without having one to try for myself, I can't be sure.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

^^^ Get a BIG Hammer!!!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

for what it's worth, a 87 fuel tank is less than 80 bucks on rock auto. yeah, its a spectre. but it fits and isnt full of rust. (hopefully)

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

bfh?

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

But Bob, nobody who knows anything will think you use VatoZone for Fred. He doesn't have any cheap plastichrome stick on crap all over him. ;)

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I wish I could find e85 here. Only 1 station in town has it and the price difference would take a long time to justify the expense. Of course I am not going to complain regular was 2.54 yesterday. Jay

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Yeah, yet. Wont be long he'll have the vents on the fender, chrome wiper blades, and 40 Black Ice air fresheners hanging from the rear view! :lol:










God I sure hope not. Thankfully we all know Bob better than that. ;)

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

^^^ :haha:

Don't forget some neon lights hanging from the headliner :lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

and the clip on spinner hubcaps lol

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

It seems to be everywhere here. The station closest to home has it for $2.01 and unleaded is $2.75, and they always have a large price spread. That makes it worthwhile, but a lot of stations in Fort Collins are only around a .10¢ to .25¢ difference. No so worthwhile then.

Geez, come on guys, you know me better than that.























I roll with my red neon under the body. :haha:



BTW, my son and I had us a guys weekend this weekend, the girls were gone from Friday until yesterday. We took a road trip to Denver on Sunday morning. Got 20.5 mpg with the ice cold AC on the whole time. :metal:

Wouldn't be a good guys weekend without some Famous Dave's!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

That is some GOOD eatin'!

Hey Bob
 

Does Fred have the tow haul mode? If so how is it wired? Thanks Jay

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

BBQ oh yea baby!

Re: Hey Bob
 

Sorry Jay, can't help you with that. Mine didn't have it.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Bob,
Need some help with the wiring on our 86 project. We installed a burb core support and grill. I thought somewhere in your thread you made a diagram for your lights? Correct me if I'm wrong but can I just splice color to color and call it good or what? I notice there are two light blue wires, two dark blue wires and a red wire on the 91 harness? Do you know if these blue wires are tied together or ran seperate. you still have your schematic? Thanks,

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

My schematic was just for the high beam relay mod.

The blue wires are tied together and spliced into the single blue wires on the truck. I do have everything written in my notebook, but I'm on vacation at the moment. However, I am fairly sure all he colors are the same. But if you haven't finished it by Monday I'll post up my notes.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Where exactly did u route the fuel line, as far as keeping it away from the manifolds goes? How far from the manifolds does ur line sit?

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I dont remember how bob did it, but I ran mine from the fuel rail line to the firewall to and secured right next to the a/c housing, then down from there it goes on top on the frame rail just to under the cab and by the time I have to bring it "inside" the rail its already too far from any heat,...I used braided line... good luck

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Hmmm, I haven't been getting any email notifications for any thread lately.....

Anyhow, mine runs along the inside of the frame to just about 6"-8" ahead of the trans crossmember, then crosses over and runs up the back of the trans to the fuel rail. Pretty much follows the OEM location of the TBI fuel lines.

On another note - I just got my card in the mail yesterday to renew my registration. Hard to believe that I've had this truck for a year already! My son and I took it on a ~350 mile road trip on the Saturday over Father's Day weekend. Went out to Julesburg and watched some drag racing, then up to Cabelas. Stopped by a Dairy Queen after that then headed home. Traveled about 350 miles through 3 states and a lot of fun that day! :D

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I was wondering what happened to you Bob. I haven't seen you in a while. It is kind of weird that it has been a year already since you got Fred. A lot has happened since that time. Glad to hear he's running good, and giving you many miles of fun!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Thanks guys!!..cant wait to get mine done and start daily driving it!!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Wow... I started reading this thread at 5pm is now 3:15 am.. and man was it worth it. I just started my 5.3 swap on my 81bstepper. I will start a thread but.. bob your truck is the sh*t man.. that thing is an inspiration and your defenetly a true chevy god..lol.. hope you won't get upset with questions in the future. Tried to bookmark all the link and download pdf. Thanks in advance.. and great thread..just srtaight up loved it...

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Thanks a lot man! Ask as many questions as you like, that's what had made this thread a good one, lot's of good info and research by a ton of different people!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

FRED is AWESOME!! riding in him feels just like riding in a new one! thanks for the memories Bob!!:D next year we'll have to run them!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I got 5 bucks on Silver.:lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Me too!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

:haha: if i know Bob he's got something brewing in his brain already! so silver's not a safe bet!!:lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

^^^ :lol: !!!Very true!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Hmm, a challenge?! :haha:

Fred, earning his keep. :lol: I FINALLY got that dang tow bar finished. Soooo, we HAD to test it out!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Cool now Fred is even more versatile!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

So here are the seats I picked up Friday. 60/40 split bench from a 95 ext cab. Manual adjust with power lumbar on both seats.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...5ipsc/Seat.jpg

They are cleaning up pretty good, they are much nicer than what the cell phone pic makes them look! :lol: I went to my old place of work and picked up two pairs of slide tracks.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...seattracks.jpg

Plans are to remove all the OEM hardware off of the seats and install the above slide tracks. Then I will build a rectangular frame from thick wall 1" square tubing and attack mounting tabs to bolt into the stock location on the floor. Then I can make mounting tabs to fit the new slide tracks. This was I can set the seat height right where I want it, as well as the angle front to back.


I've mentioned getting parts and stuff from my old employer before, so I thought I would post this. This is where I worked up until early 2002. http://www.rmtus.com/ I started there building trucks, then moved in to the van production shop. Worked in every stage of van production and eventually became the production manager. It was a really fun place to work, and I got to build some pretty sweet rides. My wife worked there too for awhile. I got her a job in the upholstery shop right before we got married, then she worked with me in van production, then she eventually moved in to the retail store. She worked there for about 4 years.

This was where I pretty much self-taught myself how to fab stuff. In the later years I was the one building all the one-off vans, and almost everything was hand built.