'67 5.3L Build Thread

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

Congrats on the test ride, truck looks great, almost a shame to put a wood bed in and cover that nice work up, but I'm sure the wood you install will look just as good as the rest of the truck.

I know, it looks pretty cool without a bed floor. When the cool factor wears off I think I am going to try something that I haven't seen yet. I am going to take a sheet of birch plywood (furniture grade), route out the bed strip slots, and then cover it in the bar top coating. When I install it it should look like the regular wood boards, but cost a fraction of the price. I figure it's worth a try.

[sandking]

Seeing that 5.3 in there really makes me want to get mine done................. I just wish I had a place to work on it
Nice build, looks great!!

[68Driver]

I know what you mean.. It does look freakin awesome without the bed done. I have my 68 gmc down to the frame right now getting prepped for blasting and powder coat and when I see other rolling chassis all rebuilt I think it looks better like that than the finished product! lol. It's a shamr we cover that awesome powder coated frame with all new lines and perdy stainless gas tank up!!! I'm just going to stare at mine for weeks when I get it back from the powder coater!!! lol

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by sandking

Seeing that 5.3 in there really makes me want to get mine done................. I just wish I had a place to work on it
Nice build, looks great!!

I just read through your build. It's too bad you are looking to sell. You'll be sorry.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

I know what you mean.. It does look freakin awesome without the bed done. I have my 68 gmc down to the frame right now getting prepped for blasting and powder coat and when I see other rolling chassis all rebuilt I think it looks better like that than the finished product! lol. It's a shamr we cover that awesome powder coated frame with all new lines and perdy stainless gas tank up!!! I'm just going to stare at mine for weeks when I get it back from the powder coater!!! lol

I thought I was the only one crazy enough to just sit around and stare at it for hours and hours and hours...

[68Driver]

Oh yeah, I can't wait to see the rolling chassis sittin on wheels and tires, drop kit in, 5.3l sittin in front of the 4l60e, nice aluminum tank looking perdy, and everything new..... I can't wait. I'm on a limited budget so my build will take a long time but the build is the most exciting I think. The anticipation is the best. Once its all done that’s an amazing feeling too but the build part of it may be frustrating at times but when its all done and you are sitting at the car show with it looking back at the total build will be great!!!! Great build you have so far and can't wait to see more pics soon as you go further. You are building it just like I want to so its neat to see your progress.

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

No, I didn't get to test the power yet. I wanted to get the brake line leak fixed before I got crazy with it. Plus, it is pretty loud with the open headers, so I may wait for exhaust to do the real test drive.

yes brakes are better than a running engine ........when your driving down the road!

[snow man]

how are you going to hook up your a/c lines at the compressor? i have the same old air system coming but the denso compressor lines are different than what the old air system comes with.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

how are you going to hook up your a/c lines at the compressor? i have the same old air system coming but the denso compressor lines are different than what the old air system comes with.

I'm not quite sure yet. Do you have any ideas? I was thinking about going to my local "hose man" and see what he can come up with. I know I am going to have to use Docs Blocks connectors to clear the frame. I'll post it on here when I come up with something.

[snow man]

I called and talked to them and they told me to get the denso lines and send them to them and they would weld the right fittings on them. i will get it mocked up next week before i send the line too them. I pick used line up a local wrecking yard and they need to be 03 0r newer.

[67C10BUB]

I have the OEM lines for my motor, so I am hoping I can do something with those.

[Puropedo]

What were problems you encountered with the DOD/AFM that made you delete them? Sweet built like I said before!

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by Puropedo

What were problems you encountered with the DOD/AFM that made you delete them? Sweet built like I said before!

When they removed my motor from the silverado they broke the AFM connector in the back. Rather than repair the connector I just deleted the AFM. LS1tech also convinced me. They say that it creates a horrible sound when 4 cyl mode kicks in with anything but factory exhaust. There are also reports of oil usage (up to 1 quart a month) with it on. All that together just made me decide it wasn't worth the small mileage gains.

[snow man]

found the ac fittings we need. www.rayeveritt.com. keep me posted

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

found the ac fittings we need. www.rayeveritt.com. keep me posted

WOW!!! That is a great site. I think you may have solved my problems. The custom hoses with the Docs Blocks at the compressor and I think I have a full system.

[mjensen]

I really like the way your truck turned out!

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by mjensen

I really like the way your truck turned out!

Thanks, but it's not done yet. I feel like I still have a long way to go. I wish I could get these brake line leaks taken care of. I hate doing brake lines. I need to get my 20" wheels/tires and put in the AC system and then I'll feel like I am pretty close.

[67C10BUB]

Here are the latest pics. I finally made room in the garage, so it's nice to have the old girl out of the weather.

[67chevy1series]

ya the rims dont fit that bad @$$ truck i have them on mine and dont like them and will be changing them

[smokinstang70]

what size are your rallys?

[snow man]

the fittinngs you need are under # 8 hose and # 10 hose fittings for compressor. the numbers are 06300738 and 6300739. these should let us use the standard hoses with the compressor. these should bolt right on with no block.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by smokinstang70

what size are your rallys?

I believe they are 15x8.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

the fittinngs you need are under # 8 hose and # 10 hose fittings for compressor. the numbers are 06300738 and 6300739. these should let us use the standard hoses with the compressor. these should bolt right on with no block.

I only need the Docs Blocks to clear the frame since my compressor is tucked inside the frame rail a bit. If yours clears OK then you are good to go.

[snow man]

looked at the docks block site but never could find anything. my compressor is tucked like yours but i think these fitting will clear . i plan on making a relief but am waiting till the fitting show up. when you get your block i would like too see it. may have to get one made also.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

looked at the docks block site but never could find anything. my compressor is tucked like yours but i think these fitting will clear . i plan on making a relief but am waiting till the fitting show up. when you get your block i would like too see it. may have to get one made also.

Do you have a build thread, so I can check it out when you get it?