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68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 09:59 AM

Well i figure its time to make one of these build threads hopefully it will make ls swaps easier for others. The truck was a 250 straight.6 with 3 on the tree.

This is what it looked like before i lowered it

Then the 4/6 drop was installed along with coys

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68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 10:07 AM

I drove this for a couple of months while i gathered up ls swap parts.
I got a brand new engine for it because this is going to be my DD

This is what i did for the temp sensor so i can keep factory gauges

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68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 10:09 AM

Then i stripped the firewall down

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68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 10:11 AM

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BB72CHEVKT · 03-12-2013, 10:25 AM

Sweet!

Low Elco · 03-12-2013, 10:25 AM

This is gonna be good!

68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 10:28 AM

Thanks fellas ill be installing vintage air as well. Any questions about the swap ill try and help answer them the best i know. This has been a learning experience but not as bad as it looks.
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danospaintshop · 03-12-2013, 11:05 AM

an LS truck was what i was after when bought the last truck . this is looking good , i've always liked that color , nice job! ya know , out of all the trucks built , this is the first one for me to post on .

68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 11:19 AM

Thanks
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68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 11:31 AM

Fuse panel bracket for the engine. It will be hidden behind the motor.

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68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 11:32 AM

The ugly vintage air plate. I dont think i will be using this.

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68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 01:56 PM

Fenders ready for primer then paint. My goal is to have everything under the hood painted and everything outside original.

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1972SUPERSB · 03-12-2013, 04:30 PM

That engine looks sweet in there! Nice!
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Daaaanz67 · 03-12-2013, 04:58 PM

Your going to love the way this truck runs when completed. It's hard to explain until you drive one of these oldies with modern tech. Leaves a smile on my face all the time. Keep up the good work definitely watching this.
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gdavis · 03-12-2013, 05:16 PM

It really looks good. But you said that there is a fuse panel bracket behind the engine. I take it that there is going to be a fuse panel also. Is the heat from the motor going to be to much. Just thinking.

68fixeruper · 03-12-2013, 06:37 PM

Thanks for the complements im ready to get it going.
gdavis i was worried about that to but it will sit right behind the intake ill try and get the wiring.done and post a picture.
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68basket · 03-12-2013, 06:54 PM

subscribed, awesome truck!

jasonvw · 03-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Killer truck! Nice job

68fixeruper · 03-13-2013, 06:49 AM

Thanks hopefully i can get the fenders done today and hopefully get the front end assembled by the weekend.
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68fixeruper · 03-13-2013, 05:04 PM

Here is how the fuses are going to be mounted.

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68fixeruper · 03-13-2013, 05:05 PM

Its coming together finally

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ddubbs · 03-13-2013, 05:09 PM

Like how the truck is coming along. You have some great ideas.
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68fixeruper · 03-13-2013, 05:22 PM

Thanks! I didnt really have room under the dash for this stuff because of vintage air so i had to compromise.
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kevmac · 03-13-2013, 05:31 PM

looks great, what trans?

68fixeruper · 03-13-2013, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevmac

looks great, what trans?

Thanks ill be running a 4l60e
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03-12-2013, 09:59 AM	#1
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Well i figure its time to make one of these build threads hopefully it will make ls swaps easier for others. The truck was a 250 straight.6 with 3 on the tree. This is what it looked like before i lowered it Then the 4/6 drop was installed along with coys Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 10:07 AM	#2
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! I drove this for a couple of months while i gathered up ls swap parts. I got a brand new engine for it because this is going to be my DD This is what i did for the temp sensor so i can keep factory gauges Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 10:09 AM	#3
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Then i stripped the firewall down Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 10:11 AM	#4
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03-12-2013, 10:25 AM	#5
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03-12-2013, 10:25 AM	#6
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03-12-2013, 10:28 AM	#7
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Thanks fellas ill be installing vintage air as well. Any questions about the swap ill try and help answer them the best i know. This has been a learning experience but not as bad as it looks. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 11:05 AM	#8
danospaintshop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: stinnett texas Posts: 4	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! an LS truck was what i was after when bought the last truck . this is looking good , i've always liked that color , nice job! ya know , out of all the trucks built , this is the first one for me to post on .

03-12-2013, 11:19 AM	#9
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 11:31 AM	#10
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Fuse panel bracket for the engine. It will be hidden behind the motor. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 11:32 AM	#11
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! The ugly vintage air plate. I dont think i will be using this. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 01:56 PM	#12
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Fenders ready for primer then paint. My goal is to have everything under the hood painted and everything outside original. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 04:30 PM	#13
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03-12-2013, 04:58 PM	#14
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Your going to love the way this truck runs when completed. It's hard to explain until you drive one of these oldies with modern tech. Leaves a smile on my face all the time. Keep up the good work definitely watching this. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 05:16 PM	#15
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! It really looks good. But you said that there is a fuse panel bracket behind the engine. I take it that there is going to be a fuse panel also. Is the heat from the motor going to be to much. Just thinking.



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03-12-2013, 06:37 PM	#16
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Thanks for the complements im ready to get it going. gdavis i was worried about that to but it will sit right behind the intake ill try and get the wiring.done and post a picture. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 06:54 PM	#17
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! subscribed, awesome truck!

03-12-2013, 07:07 PM	#18
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03-13-2013, 06:49 AM	#19
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Thanks hopefully i can get the fenders done today and hopefully get the front end assembled by the weekend. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 05:04 PM	#20
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Here is how the fuses are going to be mounted. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 05:05 PM	#21
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03-13-2013, 05:22 PM	#23
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Thanks! I didnt really have room under the dash for this stuff because of vintage air so i had to compromise. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 05:31 PM	#24
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