my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

ok im gonna make this my thread with the build up from here on out...
little progress this weekend...
painted new front suspension, installed brakes, and installed engine/trans.
i had lots of help from both my wife and daughter too:)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_1004.jpg
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Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

and more
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_1025.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_1023.jpg
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Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

looking good so far :metal: keep the progress pics comin later Mike

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That's pretty cool that the Mrs. got out there to lend her support. She gets 2 thumbs up from me!

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

that's because the engine is clean! lol. j/k

jay

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yea your probley right
:)

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That looks like a great project. Ought to be sweet when you get it finished.

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lookin good man, I have a gen 3 5.3 in mine it is great.
where and what are the a-arms you have installed, they look great.
what suspension settings are you going to set them up to?
caster, camber and toe...

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

what kinda gas mileage are ya getting?
DJM tubular control arms.
not quite sure what all my setting are gonna be yet, but ill let ya know when i know.

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Looks good.Cool aint it.

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lookin good.
where did you get those motor mounts?

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well it looks great, my mileage is around 16 or so with some town driving. I hoped to get better but should on a highway trip. It is hard not to press down on that go pedal.
I have a road trip planned this month and hope to get around 20 MPG, I will report back.
Dave

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from performanceonline.com
tubular mounts with adapter plates from ebay

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your wife have a sister? the only time i get mine to help is when she wants something.

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What headers are you running?? Looks awsome. I have a old skool 383 TPI in my 67. I'd like to try something newer.

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:bling:

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pacesetters LT for ls1 camaro/ firebird. ill post more on how to get them to fit as i have only the pass side mocked up.
but it looks to be the best choice for any stock application ls1

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

got a little more progress. had the drive shaft made.
its 3" diameter and .083 wall thickness.
here are some pics of the truck getting loaded and my new before and after drive shaft paint job.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_1163.jpg
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I want to see this one.

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the truck is looking great. keep up the good work. awesome!!!!

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Nice job man. Looks great! The thing I like the most is it looks like a family project. The picture of your daughter handing you the bolt is cute.

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That motor/trans looks so cool sitting on that frame. Great build up man. Keep it up! :metal:

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nice! can you tell me a little more about your fuel line setup? i STILL haven't got mine done, but i have the [aluminum] line out in the garage. curious to hear about fittings, what you used for clamps, etc.

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

i used braided steel line (-6) for both the feed and return. the connections are a assortment of streight,90's,and unions. for the " dummy proof factor" normal red and blue AN fittings are for the feed, and black are for the return. attaching the fuel rail i used summit fuel rail fittings for gm ls1. i made a connection at the fuel tank so i can remove it if i need to. you can do something similier with tube to an fittings (last pic) o yea the filter is earls -6 on both ends.... as for the clamps they are padded rubber line clamps.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_1108.jpg
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