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More progress, I built a alternator mount for the lower right side of the engine. I'm running the 4 rib belt normally used for the AC. I also built and installed a idler pulley for the main belt. After getting the new belt I was able to install both belts and adjust the tensions. Installed both PS hoses after I had a new pressure hose made. Started on the fuel lines, ran another hose for the coolant and installed a air filter/air pipe for the MAF sensor. The Air filter will end up end in a tool box mounted to the frame rail. The battery will be inside another tool box on the other rail.
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kicking ace man, lotta little details people will never know or understand how much work went into getting something like this done. nice work.
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I bet on a project like that the amount of thinking and planning is equal to more work than the actual work itself.
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Lotta work done! The tool boxes on the frame will be a neat touch.
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Looking really good..
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Dang, it looks like everyone has been making a lot of progress lately. I got pushed all the way to page 2. Well anyway, I started working on the wiring some more, I got the wires to the fire wall and traced out the needed wires for the tail lights. I'll be re-using the donor wires for the rear, also tested the tail lights I picked up while working in China ($8.00) big LED units so hopefully someone will not clip me in the rear.
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Looking real good.
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Good progress on the wiring Rob. The tail lights look bright! Looks like they have back up lights too. Great deal for $8.
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More progress: trans lines are done, fuels lines are done except for supports, ignition switch switch is wired and heater has been stripped and repainted. I'm still waiting on the core to be tested and the 12V motor to arrive. Seat belts arrived. Waiting on gauges (SpeedHut). I also scored a bumper today for $25, it had a small bend in one area but with a little heat and a hammer that came out. As it turns out, the 1 1/2 ton and up standard and the COE share the same bumper. Great news for me.
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Nice score on the bumper Rob. You are making great progress!
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Thanks AD, I may try a first start tomorrow.
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nice score on that bumber. I believe I got that one on my 54' 6400. Even got two tow hooks on it. Man you better shoot some video on the first start up. I love the adrenalin of the first start. All the hard work and its either gonna be a really bad day or something spectacular, that suspense is truly living.
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Baby got some new shoes (work perk). A look at the heater parts, I've had water in the core with no level drop for 24 hours so I'll call it good. Now for the third picture: that would be the remains of a mouse house. How did I find it? It came out of my tail pipe. That's right, my COE now runs. Video will follow later.
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Nice work perk! You must be a "Michelin Man"? Looking forward to the video and congratulations on the start.
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Real nice.
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I have read through your thread, I like what you have done and where your going with the truck. Know for the question, I'm looking for a COE as well as a donor truck for my next project. If you had to do it over would you use the same donor and could you give me the wheel base of your donor.
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Wheelbase is 143.5 (extended cab). Yes, I would use the same donor. Why? Drive by wire, correct track, easy steering hook up, strong aftermarket support (LS based engine) most donor parts are reusable with little of minor mods. on the down side: good donors are not cheep, 5K in my case. Only the 1/2 tons use the rack and pinion steering. Not a lot of examples to build from on the net so you need to figure out most of the mods on your own.
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Thanks for your input
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If I go from back of cab (with clearance) to bumper about 11'6". Because the cab is to the front it would look better if I run it out to 12 to 14 foot. At 12' I could put my Cobra on the back. Of course I would need come frame and suspension mods for the extra weight.
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now thats a true first start there, unlike most guys that fire it up, tune it a bit and claim its a first start!!!!! Man I'v been pumped to do an LS for a few years now, have one sitting, almost not looking forward to all the variables involved, but I'm sure its well worth it. 20 plus MPG and plenty of torque, can't beat that.
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Congratulations on your first start up. Watching your video made me think of another question to ask. How tall is the truck and how do you fit in it. I'm 6'5" and I'm thinking it might be a little tight.
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Rob, your first start video was awesome! Fuel leak, someone standing by with fire extinguisher, mouse nest out of exhaust, and a running engine..best thing I've seen all day!
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Thanks all, it's a good feeling for sure. Of course I have some bugs to work out but that goes with any build. Farmer, I am using a '90 Silverado seat which helps give a little more space. I'm 6'2" and I fit fine. I'll shoot a picture next time I have the seat in for a reference. For total height right now I'm at 6'11 1/2" that's with a 7' garage door. Yes, it's gonna be close. I do have a smaller set of tires for the front which should give me 1/4 to 1/2" That's also with suspension at stock ride height. If I really wanted, I could drop it to the bumper using drop spindles and bags. I may go the bag route later but more for load then the slammed look.
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The LS engines take a few times of running to learn there idle. When I bought my 2000 Z71 it had set for 2 years with a blown engine and no battery. After putting in a new engine it took about a week of driving before it fully picked up is idle.
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Yea, I was kinda thinking that. I ran a scan on it and I've got no codes so that's a good thing. I'm kinda in a holding pattern on a whole lot of run time. I'm waiting on my gauges so I can install the temperature sender in the head and then I'll put some water in it and run it up to temp. Trust me, I've got plenty of other things that still need addressed before my first road test. I'm looking at later this month for that with a short road trip (say 500 miles) next month. In April it gets a real test with over 3000 miles planned so I better get it right.
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My guess is the temp sending unit isn't even reading if there isn't water in it. That might be setting the idle off. I'd def run it up to temp and its good to know sometimes they take a min to gather their memory.
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Parts are coming in now. My gauges arrived (on time) with a free T shirt. My tool box also arrived. I will end up cutting it in half for a 36" box for each side. Got my new heater blower motor installed and mounted the unit in the cab. A little elongating of the mounting holes was required with the 12V replacement motor. I have started to notice a trend here, the heater is on my wife's side, she has the painted door, she has glass in her door, an armrest etc...
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cool :)
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I would think a shorter bed would work, the issue may be drive shaft length. For mine the drive shaft is 37". I have seen much shorter (my FFR Cobra is 8") but on a truck I would want a minimum of 12". Now if you where to mount the engine more under the cab then yes an 8' bed would work.
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Just finished reading your whole build, your doing an amazing job. It's very rewarding in the end to build something that there is no manual for. Good luck on making your goal. I have very similar travel plans with my '52 but not for 2 years. Always liked the COE's. I'd go with the rendition of 8.2!!
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Not a lot of great pictures but progress just the same. I now have a working headlight switch, blower fan motor for the heater with 3 speed control, working 2 speed wipers and 1 side working park and turn lights, and on a good note the engine is running silky smooth. I put anti-freeze in it and ran it up to temperature a few times and things cleared right up, no more up and down on the idle or hesitation when I press the go pedal. Still some leaks to correct for the brake lines but the the brakes do function. If I can keep up the pace (25 hours a week now) I should be ready for a test drive in less then 2 weeks.
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Great progress Rob! All those details take a lot of time.
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You got that right AD, it seems like every part needs to be rebuilt or modified in some way when doing a modern chassis swap. Heck, even going from 6 volt with cloth covered wiring to 12 volt takes a bit of work.
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Good job with the motor. Can't wait to see this.
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Well, I got all the exterior lights and turn indicators working, also hooked up control cables for the heater, works great. I installed the electric shifter for the first time. I decided to pass on the auto position function for now and just use a DPDT toggle switch for control. I tested the function and it seems to work good but may be a little under sized, on flat ground I think it will be fine but I think on a hill it will not have the power to come out of park. I will order a larger and slower actuator and give that a try. Right now one bump may overshoot the gear indent and I have to go back to get a good set.
And on another note: The wife informed me that before we go on the first road trip next month I need to remove the donor bed and build some type of a flat bed. Just what I needed, one more thing to add on the to do list. Rob http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...E/DSCI1220.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...E/DSCI1221.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...E/DSCI1219.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...E/DSCI1223.jpg |
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The actuator is a cool idea. Nice design work on that Rob...that schematic was pretty impressive.
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congrats on the next hurdle there. wiring can be fun. I always like turning the key and hitting the head lights. just makes it really feel alive to me.
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Test fit the gauges, also more wiring on the dash. Still waiting on some bushings I will weld to the dash to fill the gap. The gauges light up blue at nightThat's the advantage of doing a rattle can paint job on the interior make some mods and just sand it back and respray. Who knows I may start a new trend, the card board dash. I also rebuilt and the column (new bearings and horn contact bushing.
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