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10-11-2014, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Richmond Hill, GA
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1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Hello to all. I am going to post some pics of my build. I am currently about to start sanding and painting Fram and crossmember. I will post pictures of prior and or current and will make a parts list as well.
NOT INSTALLED YET: 5.3 ls 4L60E early classics crossmember Early classics ls mounts and towers Wait4meperformance tune and moded harness painted valve covers by urs truly current performance ceramic coated headers classic parts body and radiator mounts ORIGINAL: inline 6 3 spd column shift I had to remove the trans crossmember that was riveted in. Let me start with that is a horrible design however nothing a air Hamer and chisel couldnt take care of. I also pulled the front clip to make easier access. I am currently looking for power brakes and power steering box as well as a stock auto steering column. As of now this is where I am. |
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10-11-2014, 09:39 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Here is a few
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10-11-2014, 09:45 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
A few more. Also can anyone tell me y my pic were sidways.
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10-11-2014, 09:48 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
This crossmember was a b****.
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10-12-2014, 11:04 AM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
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How did you get the upper, rear rivets out? I'm pretty sure I have enough room to grind/cut off the head, but I have no idea how I will pound it through. There is like 2" of room with the cab on haha.
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10-12-2014, 04:41 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Air hammer man. Air hammer. Go to harbor freights and get the long chisel set. Works wonders. After the head is off I jammed the air hammer in between the Fram and crossmember and it pushed the rivets out. I had to cure one end though to get it out. If u decide to cut It just cut on the middle make it easy on ur self.
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10-16-2014, 08:46 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
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This might all be second nature to some, but being my first build with limited tools/zero knowledge, this is all new to me and it's tips/tricks/advice like this that keep me coming back.  
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10-16-2014, 09:16 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Np man I am glade I could help. I think u are the first one I have helped on here. Is that a porter built drop member?
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10-11-2014, 09:52 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Only did this post to have post number 69!
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10-12-2014, 10:08 AM
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the boat guy
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Id paint he rest of the engine too. Corroded aluminum isn't pretty. Makes the plastic easier to clean also.
A current pic and 5 years ago
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67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project, |
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10-12-2014, 10:55 AM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Does anybody know how to change title my phone auto corrected fleetside
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10-12-2014, 04:44 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Wire brushed and painted today. Hopefully tomorrow motor will be getting dropped in.
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10-12-2014, 06:04 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
So i used the paint and rust remover disc and i also used a wire brush on frame and i can tell u thst the wore brush is definitly the way to go. Tomorrow will be installing mounts and trans crossmember.
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10-12-2014, 11:53 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
What paint did you use? Did you prime it as well?
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10-12-2014, 11:59 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
That's a clean truck man. Gonna enjoy watching this project.
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10-13-2014, 09:02 AM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
So my truck went from Old Blues dirt ball 307, to a later model 4 bolt 350 & Turbo 400, to a 2005 Vortec 5.3 & 4L65E. My buddy Tim is a one man wrecking crew, he does these Vortec conversions in days, all by himself essentially and the work is great - Lee
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10-13-2014, 01:19 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Very nice. Which brake master are you running?
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10-13-2014, 04:29 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
I need a brake booster as well. But anyhow I got some progress today.
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10-13-2014, 04:34 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
2001 Chevy S10 Dual Diaphragm & proportioning valve for Disc front, Drum rear, from U-pickit. Really challenging inside, we built new pivot point and pedal support structure over the steering column, under dash to use a 75 C10 brake pedal complete, it was a pain. The up shot is you can practically stand the truck on it's nose when you really slam on the brakes, Stops like Right Now!
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10-14-2014, 09:47 AM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
My he add ers are sanderson headers sorry early I said current performance. That is who I bought them from.
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10-14-2014, 04:40 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Header pic and clearance. Also a pic of some crazy 45 ammo.
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10-14-2014, 04:55 PM
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Location: San Jose Ca
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
what brand of header are you using.
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10-14-2014, 05:12 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
Sanderson I got mine ceramic coated from current performance at like 400 shipped I think. They are really awesome.
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10-14-2014, 05:23 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
What model number are they. I'm installing a 5.3 in my K20 having issues with the motor mount and what headers work. on C10 or C20 the engine mount hold the engine about 1.5" higher that what I have. I have a set of block hugger header that fit but I don't like the way they look. The Dough Thorley header look great but don't fit they are for C10 with different motor mount.
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10-14-2014, 05:33 PM
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Re: 1969 c10 fleets idea 5.3 ls swap with 4l60e!!!!
I used early classic towers and mounts they r like 230 and their crossmember was like 90 and then sanderson headers and all fits great. http://www.currentperformance.com
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