Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

05crewcab · 08-29-2010, 04:03 AM

I (and many of us out here) want to see all the "frankenstein" trucks on the board. So if you have a LSx, diesel, v6, LT1, tractor motor, turbine, hampsters, import, ford or dodge (god forbid

), etc. post a pic of the engine bay and some stats here!

FLEET72 · 08-29-2010, 04:53 AM

Well this fits "frankenstein" but don't think he's a member here.... spotted at Good Guys in Pleasanton.

chuckmc8 · 08-29-2010, 08:53 AM

That rocks right there!

68GenIII · 08-29-2010, 08:59 AM

Here is my 68 that Im stuffing a Cummins into.

68GenIII · 08-29-2010, 09:04 AM

Heres a few more

**Hart_Rod** · 08-29-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GenIII

Heres a few more

Cool truck! Next time I come down that way I'll have to come by and check it out.

68GenIII · 08-29-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Cool truck! Next time I come down that way I'll have to come by and check it out.

Certainly, anytime.

evilways · 08-29-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GenIII

Here is my 68 that Im stuffing a Cummins into.

"Stuffing" that’s and understatement. Have you thought about modifying the firewall for a tad more room? Looks real tight. Can’t wait to see some vids of that beast.

68GenIII · 08-29-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by evilways

"Stuffing" that’s and understatement. Have you thought about modifying the firewall for a tad more room? Looks real tight. Can’t wait to see some vids of that beast.

Its actually not to bad, Im going to build a sheet metal oil pan with a shorter sump because I want the truck pretty low. The frame is probably 5" off the ground and the Cummins oil pan is about 2" of the ground as it sits right now. I had to swap in a tall tranny hump and modify the K member pretty heavily and of coarse build the motor mounts. It was alot of putting the motor in and taking it out trying to get it fit just where I wanted it. But its in plumb level and the crankshaft is centered in the frame rails. I need to finish the tranny mount then start putting it together work out the bugs then it coming apart for paint. This motor got 22 mpg in the 5700lb truck it came out of. This truck is about 2000lbs lighter so it should get some pretty good mileadge and be fairly quick. Ill do a build thread when I get some more done.

mosesburb · 08-29-2010, 09:02 PM

I have one of those too:

The pic is from last year. The A/C is done and functioning very well now.

fishingjred73 · 08-29-2010, 06:21 PM

No pics yet but I'm putting a 460 Ford in mine.

usmcchevy · 08-29-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingjred73

No pics yet but I'm putting a 460 Ford in mine.

And here I thought the intake I got you was for another project.

fishingjred73 · 08-29-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

And here I thought the intake I got you was for another project.

I didn't tell you cause I was worried you wouldn't go pick it up for me.

usmcchevy · 08-29-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingjred73

I didn't tell you cause I was worried you wouldn't go pick it up for me.

Got that right...........now I feel like an accomplice to a crime! j/k

68C15 · 08-29-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingjred73

No pics yet but I'm putting a 460 Ford in mine.

carbureted or fuel injection heads?

splehigh · 08-30-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fishingjred73

No pics yet but I'm putting a 460 Ford in mine.

Isn't that a downgrade? Most people put

in F@rds.

fishingjred73 · 08-30-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by splehigh

Isn't that a downgrade? Most people put

in F@rds.

No it's an upgrade.

And I'm not most people.

FlounderGDI · 08-30-2010, 08:25 PM

The PO of the PO of the PO of my truck put a Pontiac 400 in my CST10... Runs and drives well... I'm still a little weirded out by it starter is on the wrong side... The Timing Chain Cover/Water pump combo... and the fuel pump being on the wrong side throw me off all the time... I like Chevy power in my Chevy vehicles...

cam.man67 · 09-08-2010, 12:44 PM

Hope Cell doesn't mind...I've been fascinated with this Merecedes Diesel swap for a while

:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417144

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322435

Nova70 · 08-29-2010, 06:35 PM

I will have to watch your build. I want to put a Cummins in mine.

haysonj · 08-29-2010, 07:01 PM

Here's one I saw at the car show yesterday note the suicide doors and the way they split the hood in the middle. Pretty crude rat rod.

fishingjred73 · 08-29-2010, 11:21 PM

carbureted

DJ72CHEVY · 08-30-2010, 08:59 AM

No pics and still a long time till I get to the engine, but I'm putting in a Buick 455.

Jacfourteen · 08-30-2010, 03:13 PM

Not mine but here are some pics of one that I saw at the oroville car show and a video that is on youtube of it in action. I'm not sure if he is member here or not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRmEKTbG8-Y

QKENUF4U · 08-30-2010, 03:19 PM

hmmm not sure ya got the right embed link for the vid....

08-29-2010, 04:03 AM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! I (and many of us out here) want to see all the "frankenstein" trucks on the board. So if you have a LSx, diesel, v6, LT1, tractor motor, turbine, hampsters, import, ford or dodge (god forbid ), etc. post a pic of the engine bay and some stats here! __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

08-29-2010, 04:53 AM	#2
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! Well this fits "frankenstein" but don't think he's a member here.... spotted at Good Guys in Pleasanton. __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper

08-29-2010, 08:53 AM	#3
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! That rocks right there!

08-29-2010, 08:59 AM	#4
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! Here is my 68 that Im stuffing a Cummins into. Attached Images __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

08-29-2010, 09:04 AM	#5
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! Heres a few more Attached Images __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

08-29-2010, 09:02 PM	#10
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! I have one of those too: The pic is from last year. The A/C is done and functioning very well now. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

08-29-2010, 06:21 PM	#11
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! No pics yet but I'm putting a 460 Ford in mine. __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

08-30-2010, 08:25 PM	#18
FlounderGDI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 339	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! The PO of the PO of the PO of my truck put a Pontiac 400 in my CST10... Runs and drives well... I'm still a little weirded out by it starter is on the wrong side... The Timing Chain Cover/Water pump combo... and the fuel pump being on the wrong side throw me off all the time... I like Chevy power in my Chevy vehicles... Attached Images __________________ 1969 CST/10 "GreenAndWhite" 1974 Nova (SOLD... End of an Era) 2000 Impala (RIP) 2008 Malibu Brand Loyal... I've never owned a Vehicle not made by Chevrolet.

09-08-2010, 12:44 PM	#19
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! Hope Cell doesn't mind...I've been fascinated with this Merecedes Diesel swap for a while : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417144 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322435 __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

08-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#20
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! I will have to watch your build. I want to put a Cummins in mine. __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305

08-29-2010, 07:01 PM	#21
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! Here's one I saw at the car show yesterday note the suicide doors and the way they split the hood in the middle. Pretty crude rat rod. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

08-29-2010, 11:21 PM	#22
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! carbureted __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

08-30-2010, 08:59 AM	#23
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! No pics and still a long time till I get to the engine, but I'm putting in a Buick 455.

08-30-2010, 03:19 PM	#25
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Unique engine/drivetrain swaps...let's see 'em! hmmm not sure ya got the right embed link for the vid.... Last edited by QKENUF4U; 08-30-2010 at 03:19 PM.

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