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STOCKISH · 01-15-2010, 07:34 PM

Well, I guess it's time to start this build thread. Progress will be slow so bear with me. I got good news and bad news today about my 6.0 engine and 4l80e transmission. They told me it would be delivered to my house around 5:30. Cool I thought. Then I found out that it was going to be delivered in a HUGE crate. At least I know I can remove EVERYTHING I may need without cutting anything I can use. Heres all the pics I have for tonight. I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow.

JohnC · 01-15-2010, 10:23 PM

Can't wait to see the progress on this build.

Also I can see why the accident happened. That driver looks way too young to be driving. Damn young kids.

Keep at it man. We don't expect it done fast, just lots of updates.

STOCKISH · 01-16-2010, 01:18 AM

Got the 6.0 about halfway out tonight. Stopped around midnight due to the fact that I could not feel my fingers or toes.

During lunch today I ordered two new 87 fuel tanks from Goodmark. Both fuel level senders, pumps, 'Vette filter regulator assy's, high pressure tank switching valve, engine mount adapters, and a few other odds and ends. Hope to finish the engine removal tomorrow and get some pics for you guys. By the way, dern it's a tight fit in that van. Till tomorrow--Josh

JohnC · 01-16-2010, 01:30 AM

You can do it!

menace121978 · 01-16-2010, 07:50 AM

just found this!!! right on buddy. keep at it... baby steps!! what mounts did you decide to go with?

and they just delivered the entire van to your house?

STOCKISH · 01-16-2010, 10:23 AM

Right now I am just going with the engine mount adapters like Bob is using. Looks like they'll work fine. Yeah, they brought the whole van to the house. At least I nkow I can get all the parts I need without them cutting anything. Lots of work ahead of me today. Cant beleive they fit the 6.0 in that van. It is very cramped.

STOCKISH · 01-17-2010, 12:32 AM

OK, engine is out and sitting on a rolling dolly in the garage. Will try to clean it up tomorrow (it's pretty clean anyway) and as soon as my mounts show up it can go in the truck. Will probably paint the block but I kind of like the aluminum color on everything else. May wind up needing a different p.s pump though. The van one has a remote reservoir and I dont really want to use that. If anyone has a truck pump laying around that you dont need please let me know. Will trade if someone wants. I will try tyo get pics tomorrow.

Driveway Dreams · 01-17-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

OK, engine is out and sitting on a rolling dolly in the garage...I will try to get pics tomorrow.

Rock on! Glad to hear you got it out ok. But uh....."pics tomorrow" again? You act like it is late there or something. I look forward to the pics and to you getting it in the truck. As you probably know, I loved that truck before, and I still do. But the 6oh, now that is going to the next level. It's really gonna rock!!!

Driveway Dreams · 01-17-2010, 12:28 AM

A buddy of mine out here got the same set up for his 65 SWB. Those motor tranny combos are fun too. The easy way to get them out of the van is to take out, or cut out, the radiator support area and take the motor out the front.

menace121978 · 01-17-2010, 09:32 AM

hey Josh, dont feel bad about no pics... Geralds on a huge pic kick tonight!!

he even let me borrow his camera in my thread!

STOCKISH · 01-17-2010, 10:59 AM

OK, OK, here is the 6.0 on the dolly. Will get cleaned up Monday and the block painted as well. Lots of family stuff to do today. Also, went and picked up a new driver so I have something to haul parts in again.

Driveway Dreams · 01-17-2010, 11:16 AM

Motor looks good. What are you gonna do paint wise on it?
Love the new truck too. Those are great trucks all around.

BTW: I figure with as much as I harass everyone for pictures, when I finally start my "Build" thread, I will have to do a new picture every week at least...of progress.

JohnC · 01-17-2010, 12:48 PM

Great progress Josh. Nice looking parts runner too!

STOCKISH · 01-17-2010, 04:40 PM

I think I am just goint to paint the block a semi-gloss black for now. I like the look of these engines stock when they're clean. Maybe some aftermarket valve covers later if I want to change it up a bit. I need to find a truck intake and a truck P.S. pump though since I cant mount a cover on a van intake. Anyone got one laying around they wont be needing?

glock35ipsc · 01-17-2010, 04:42 PM

Great progress! It's nice having the rolling chassis there to get WHATEVER you might need.

And I love the new DD! That's exactly what I have in mind, a CCSB (the really short bed) 1/2 ton 4x4.

79gmc5.3 · 01-17-2010, 09:30 PM

Alright another LS swap to get ideas from! Very nice looking parts getter

Motor looks really clean.

STOCKISH · 01-19-2010, 09:47 AM

Well, no progress in the last two days. My engine mounts should be here today or tomorrow. If they show up I will get it set in the chassis and get some more pics. Should be fairly quick from there. Still need to remove the bed and replace my tanks with the 87 ones along with every last other part in the fuel system. Hopefully parts will start arriving soon. I am ready to get this thing bolted in.

Manbearpig · 01-19-2010, 09:49 AM

Nice!

I still need to find me 2 6.0's

78-5.3 · 01-19-2010, 10:28 AM

i think the vans use a small MAF compared to the truck are you switching to the larger MAF?

STOCKISH · 01-19-2010, 02:26 PM

I am not sure. They are rated at the same power level so I assume either is fine? I have not researched any of this yet. I would like to use a stock intake and box like Bob did on project Fred so maybe I will need to swap that over. I also need to find out if I can use this van harness if I swap over to a truck MAF sensor. I may need to find a truck harness as well. Any insight into this would be appreciated. Thanks fellas.

mcbassin · 01-20-2010, 12:16 PM

Great looking project! I like the "crate" the engine was shipped in! Did you buy the whole truck? or just the drivetrain? Nice looking parts hauler, BTW. I will be watching this one too.

STOCKISH · 01-20-2010, 01:46 PM

Actually just bought the drivetrain. I guess that the factory crate was the safest to ship it in.

I guess for $1500 for everything I wont complain.

**nlped** · 01-20-2010, 03:29 PM

That is a smokin' deal!!!

Ceeten · 01-21-2010, 09:04 PM

When the time comes I hope I can find a deal like that. Nice score! Around here the boneyards have lost their mind.

STOCKISH · 01-21-2010, 09:16 PM

OK, engine mount adapters showed up today. FINALLY. I will be taking the day off tomorrow and plan to remove the accessories, paint the block, and transmission, and get it all installed in the chassis. Then I can take some time to paint the accessories and brackets this weekend. Pics tomorrow after some cleaning and painting. Cant wait to see it in the chassis.

01-15-2010, 07:34 PM	#1
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	The 6.0 Silverado Build: Well, I guess it's time to start this build thread. Progress will be slow so bear with me. I got good news and bad news today about my 6.0 engine and 4l80e transmission. They told me it would be delivered to my house around 5:30. Cool I thought. Then I found out that it was going to be delivered in a HUGE crate. At least I know I can remove EVERYTHING I may need without cutting anything I can use. Heres all the pics I have for tonight. I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. Last edited by STOCKISH; 02-26-2010 at 10:58 PM.

01-15-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Can't wait to see the progress on this build. Also I can see why the accident happened. That driver looks way too young to be driving. Damn young kids. Keep at it man. We don't expect it done fast, just lots of updates.

01-16-2010, 01:18 AM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Got the 6.0 about halfway out tonight. Stopped around midnight due to the fact that I could not feel my fingers or toes. During lunch today I ordered two new 87 fuel tanks from Goodmark. Both fuel level senders, pumps, 'Vette filter regulator assy's, high pressure tank switching valve, engine mount adapters, and a few other odds and ends. Hope to finish the engine removal tomorrow and get some pics for you guys. By the way, dern it's a tight fit in that van. Till tomorrow--Josh __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-16-2010, 01:30 AM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build You can do it!

01-16-2010, 07:50 AM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build just found this!!! right on buddy. keep at it... baby steps!! what mounts did you decide to go with? and they just delivered the entire van to your house? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 01-16-2010 at 07:54 AM.

01-16-2010, 10:23 AM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Right now I am just going with the engine mount adapters like Bob is using. Looks like they'll work fine. Yeah, they brought the whole van to the house. At least I nkow I can get all the parts I need without them cutting anything. Lots of work ahead of me today. Cant beleive they fit the 6.0 in that van. It is very cramped. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-17-2010, 12:32 AM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build OK, engine is out and sitting on a rolling dolly in the garage. Will try to clean it up tomorrow (it's pretty clean anyway) and as soon as my mounts show up it can go in the truck. Will probably paint the block but I kind of like the aluminum color on everything else. May wind up needing a different p.s pump though. The van one has a remote reservoir and I dont really want to use that. If anyone has a truck pump laying around that you dont need please let me know. Will trade if someone wants. I will try tyo get pics tomorrow. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-17-2010, 12:28 AM	#9
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build A buddy of mine out here got the same set up for his 65 SWB. Those motor tranny combos are fun too. The easy way to get them out of the van is to take out, or cut out, the radiator support area and take the motor out the front. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-17-2010, 09:32 AM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build hey Josh, dont feel bad about no pics... Geralds on a huge pic kick tonight!! he even let me borrow his camera in my thread! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

01-17-2010, 10:59 AM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build OK, OK, here is the 6.0 on the dolly. Will get cleaned up Monday and the block painted as well. Lots of family stuff to do today. Also, went and picked up a new driver so I have something to haul parts in again. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-17-2010, 11:16 AM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Motor looks good. What are you gonna do paint wise on it? Love the new truck too. Those are great trucks all around. BTW: I figure with as much as I harass everyone for pictures, when I finally start my "Build" thread, I will have to do a new picture every week at least...of progress. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-17-2010, 12:48 PM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Great progress Josh. Nice looking parts runner too!

01-17-2010, 04:40 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build I think I am just goint to paint the block a semi-gloss black for now. I like the look of these engines stock when they're clean. Maybe some aftermarket valve covers later if I want to change it up a bit. I need to find a truck intake and a truck P.S. pump though since I cant mount a cover on a van intake. Anyone got one laying around they wont be needing? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-17-2010, 04:42 PM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Great progress! It's nice having the rolling chassis there to get WHATEVER you might need. And I love the new DD! That's exactly what I have in mind, a CCSB (the really short bed) 1/2 ton 4x4. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-17-2010, 09:30 PM	#16
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Alright another LS swap to get ideas from! Very nice looking parts getter Motor looks really clean. __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347



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01-19-2010, 09:47 AM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Well, no progress in the last two days. My engine mounts should be here today or tomorrow. If they show up I will get it set in the chassis and get some more pics. Should be fairly quick from there. Still need to remove the bed and replace my tanks with the 87 ones along with every last other part in the fuel system. Hopefully parts will start arriving soon. I am ready to get this thing bolted in. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-19-2010, 09:49 AM	#18
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Nice! I still need to find me 2 6.0's __________________ 1972 GMC C10

01-19-2010, 10:28 AM	#19
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build i think the vans use a small MAF compared to the truck are you switching to the larger MAF?

01-19-2010, 02:26 PM	#20
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build I am not sure. They are rated at the same power level so I assume either is fine? I have not researched any of this yet. I would like to use a stock intake and box like Bob did on project Fred so maybe I will need to swap that over. I also need to find out if I can use this van harness if I swap over to a truck MAF sensor. I may need to find a truck harness as well. Any insight into this would be appreciated. Thanks fellas. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-20-2010, 12:16 PM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Great looking project! I like the "crate" the engine was shipped in! Did you buy the whole truck? or just the drivetrain? Nice looking parts hauler, BTW. I will be watching this one too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-20-2010, 01:46 PM	#22
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Actually just bought the drivetrain. I guess that the factory crate was the safest to ship it in. I guess for $1500 for everything I wont complain. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-20-2010, 03:29 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build That is a smokin' deal!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-21-2010, 09:04 PM	#24
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build When the time comes I hope I can find a deal like that. Nice score! Around here the boneyards have lost their mind.

01-21-2010, 09:16 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build OK, engine mount adapters showed up today. FINALLY. I will be taking the day off tomorrow and plan to remove the accessories, paint the block, and transmission, and get it all installed in the chassis. Then I can take some time to paint the accessories and brackets this weekend. Pics tomorrow after some cleaning and painting. Cant wait to see it in the chassis. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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