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74project · 08-08-2015, 09:31 PM

Good day all. I'm glad this Web site doesn't keep track of your hours logged on...I have done one ls swap before and several builds..57 chevy 65 Lincoln 80 jeep cj 79 k10 and I regret selling them all but life needs money.
I sold my 98 TJ bought a rolling chassis. Bought a 48, and to 54s. Sold them made some cash but kept one for me.

I'm not going to talk good or bad about my chassis because I asked for a sticker or t shirt with my purchase and got nether, so they don't get free advertising from me.
I'm going with a crate ls3 champion 3 core 4l60e and holley efi wire harness. Bags will be controlled by accuair e level system, sent me a couple extra stickers and shirt thanks. Time for some pics..

74project · 08-08-2015, 09:40 PM

Some more pics

74project · 08-08-2015, 09:46 PM

I hope to go from this to this...

74project · 08-08-2015, 09:57 PM

Also have 20s from Detroit steel. 4.5 off set 8" wide. That's what Stones speed shop use. Bought a used ls1 but going to sell it.

74project · 08-08-2015, 10:08 PM

Sorry I read on someone's post about pics not right side up...i will fix them tomorrow sorry again.

**CHIZZLER** · 08-09-2015, 11:49 AM

Looks like your off to a good start.

74project · 08-14-2015, 01:42 PM

suck till the steelies come in wed. so hung up some colors in the garage.. started on the fire wall measurements. still not sure about space in the engine compartment..

74project · 08-21-2015, 03:04 PM

shipment came in today.. except fedex bent three of the four rims on my wheels from mob steel. I must say thank you to accuair and chris at Mob steel for the best service...

Tikal48 · 08-22-2015, 08:36 PM

Congratulations, nice looking build so far!

**joedoh** · 08-22-2015, 09:09 PM

love the no-expense-spared builds! looks like great stuff

74project · 08-29-2015, 10:12 PM

should have the cab welded up tomorrow.. ive never welded so it should be interesting..fedex damaged another wheel 4 0ut of 7 so far. tanks inc fuel tank ordered and 3 weeks wait for my ididit steering column from truckers.

Wvgearhead · 09-04-2015, 09:40 PM

Looks good!

Sim6 · 09-05-2015, 08:19 AM

Looking good! Love those wheels.

74project · 09-07-2015, 11:55 AM

Spent some time cleaning the body up and putting a coat of penetrol over everything. Have the gas and air tank brackets mocked up. i think the back wheels will have enough room but i will have to trim the bed walls.

74project · 10-09-2015, 06:03 PM

how close is close? ls1 flywheel to steering... should i be concerned?

Scott2 · 10-23-2017, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74project

Spent some time cleaning the body up and putting a coat of penetrol over everything. Have the gas and air tank brackets mocked up. i think the back wheels will have enough room but i will have to trim the bed walls.

How's your truck now that you've been driving it for a while? Any current pics?

Question on the Penetrol you used - how is that holding up? Have you reapplied? And would you use it again? I'm clearing the heavy rust off mine with CLR and there is mostly bare metal and some black primer under it all so far. I think the PO stripped the paint off or the weather did it, either way there is very little under the rust so I need something to slow the return of the rust.

**Advanced Design** · 10-09-2015, 06:31 PM

Hmmm...what kind of engine mounts do you have?

84blaze · 10-09-2015, 08:03 PM

sexual

74project · 10-09-2015, 08:18 PM

energy suspension mounts

74project · 10-09-2015, 08:29 PM

got the fire welded in and wheels powder coated. now have steering and running fuel lines.. but the flywheel is really bugging me. Not sure if TCI has other mounts...

ChuckDriver · 10-09-2015, 08:41 PM

Cool build!

BlueJeep · 10-09-2015, 09:05 PM

Looks good! Your balancer clearance should be fine, you'll see a lot of LS motors mounted with very tight tolerances, they just don't shake like older motors. If it bothers you that much you might bend those power steering lines out of the way a little.

solidaxel · 10-11-2015, 05:22 PM

I think if you have that much movement for the lines you will need too worry about "something else" !

YahamaR1 · 10-11-2015, 06:21 PM

Thats going to be an Awsome truck..
Looks really good..

74project · 10-14-2015, 10:07 AM

Thanks. Picked up some nova bucket seats out of my friends 66, some nittos 255/35r20 120 a tire, and this bumper for 30 bucks. Im going to cut as much as i can off, this this weighs a TON. There is plenty of room around the engine. Still not sure about where to pick up a trans, wire harness, and glass. Also ordered some grounding wires off of ebay.

The guys at discount tire say that im going to bend those wheels as soon as I hit a pothole???

08-08-2015, 09:31 PM	#1
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Dirty Bird 54 Good day all. I'm glad this Web site doesn't keep track of your hours logged on...I have done one ls swap before and several builds..57 chevy 65 Lincoln 80 jeep cj 79 k10 and I regret selling them all but life needs money. I sold my 98 TJ bought a rolling chassis. Bought a 48, and to 54s. Sold them made some cash but kept one for me. I'm not going to talk good or bad about my chassis because I asked for a sticker or t shirt with my purchase and got nether, so they don't get free advertising from me. I'm going with a crate ls3 champion 3 core 4l60e and holley efi wire harness. Bags will be controlled by accuair e level system, sent me a couple extra stickers and shirt thanks. Time for some pics.. Attached Images Last edited by 74project; 08-08-2015 at 10:00 PM.

08-08-2015, 09:40 PM	#2
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Some more pics Attached Images Last edited by 74project; 08-08-2015 at 10:01 PM.

08-08-2015, 09:46 PM	#3
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 I hope to go from this to this... Attached Images

08-08-2015, 09:57 PM	#4
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Also have 20s from Detroit steel. 4.5 off set 8" wide. That's what Stones speed shop use. Bought a used ls1 but going to sell it. Last edited by 74project; 08-08-2015 at 10:04 PM.

08-08-2015, 10:08 PM	#5
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Sorry I read on someone's post about pics not right side up...i will fix them tomorrow sorry again. Attached Images

08-09-2015, 11:49 AM	#6
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08-14-2015, 01:42 PM	#7
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 suck till the steelies come in wed. so hung up some colors in the garage.. started on the fire wall measurements. still not sure about space in the engine compartment.. Attached Images

08-21-2015, 03:04 PM	#8
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 shipment came in today.. except fedex bent three of the four rims on my wheels from mob steel. I must say thank you to accuair and chris at Mob steel for the best service... Attached Images

08-22-2015, 08:36 PM	#9
Tikal48 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 209	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Congratulations, nice looking build so far!

08-22-2015, 09:09 PM	#10
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Dirty Bird 54 love the no-expense-spared builds! looks like great stuff __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-29-2015, 10:12 PM	#11
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 should have the cab welded up tomorrow.. ive never welded so it should be interesting..fedex damaged another wheel 4 0ut of 7 so far. tanks inc fuel tank ordered and 3 weeks wait for my ididit steering column from truckers. Attached Images

09-04-2015, 09:40 PM	#12
Wvgearhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charleston Wv Posts: 159	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Looks good!

09-05-2015, 08:19 AM	#13
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Looking good! Love those wheels. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB 350/400 4"-6" drop on steelies 53' Chevy 3100 5 window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660793 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771679

09-07-2015, 11:55 AM	#14
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Spent some time cleaning the body up and putting a coat of penetrol over everything. Have the gas and air tank brackets mocked up. i think the back wheels will have enough room but i will have to trim the bed walls. Attached Images

10-09-2015, 06:03 PM	#15
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 how close is close? ls1 flywheel to steering... should i be concerned? Attached Images



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10-09-2015, 06:31 PM	#17
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Hmmm...what kind of engine mounts do you have? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-09-2015, 08:03 PM	#18
84blaze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 298	Re: Dirty Bird 54 sexual __________________ 1953 Chevrolet 1300: S10 frame swap/ GSI Backhalf/ 6.0LSX 1984 S10 Blazer: 6.0L LQ4 Swap FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @84blaze

10-09-2015, 08:18 PM	#19
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 energy suspension mounts

10-09-2015, 08:29 PM	#20
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 got the fire welded in and wheels powder coated. now have steering and running fuel lines.. but the flywheel is really bugging me. Not sure if TCI has other mounts... Attached Images

10-09-2015, 08:41 PM	#21
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Cool build! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

10-09-2015, 09:05 PM	#22
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Looks good! Your balancer clearance should be fine, you'll see a lot of LS motors mounted with very tight tolerances, they just don't shake like older motors. If it bothers you that much you might bend those power steering lines out of the way a little. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

10-11-2015, 05:22 PM	#23
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Dirty Bird 54 I think if you have that much movement for the lines you will need too worry about "something else" ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-11-2015, 06:21 PM	#24
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Thats going to be an Awsome truck.. Looks really good.. __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

10-14-2015, 10:07 AM	#25
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: Dirty Bird 54 Thanks. Picked up some nova bucket seats out of my friends 66, some nittos 255/35r20 120 a tire, and this bumper for 30 bucks. Im going to cut as much as i can off, this this weighs a TON. There is plenty of room around the engine. Still not sure about where to pick up a trans, wire harness, and glass. Also ordered some grounding wires off of ebay. The guys at discount tire say that im going to bend those wheels as soon as I hit a pothole??? Attached Images

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