crew cab short bed build " clifford"

[ERKEL]

I do alot of LSX swaps and there are several options to chose from on a/c mounting. If you look on MalibuRacing.com's forum there is a thread that talks about using the non-vortec 4.3 a/c brackets. You can still mount the short fat Harrison compressor in front of the pass side cyl head. Ive done alot of the swaps on just about any older gm pass cars. If you need any parts pm me, Ive probably got it.

[rs72z]

I planned on doing it like a another thread on here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...350986&page=20.

I think i have seen the way that you are talking about doing it. That would work great but then i would have to find the bracket and a compressor, i al ready have the compressor off the 5.3.
Thanks for the info.

[ERKEL]

Yep thats what I was referring to. It is blocked here at work and I couldnt pull it up. Anytime I go to local junk yards I buy every one I find. I do the harnesses and ECMs if you need any help on it. In the past 18 months Ive done 23 swaps so its easier than most people think. Im changing my 55 post over to a blow thru set-up with a single 76mm turbo in the next few weeks. doing a twin turbo 79 Malibu wagon at the moment.

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by ERKEL

Yep thats what I was referring to. It is blocked here at work and I couldnt pull it up. Anytime I go to local junk yards I buy every one I find. I do the harnesses and ECMs if you need any help on it. In the past 18 months Ive done 23 swaps so its easier than most people think. Im changing my 55 post over to a blow thru set-up with a single 76mm turbo in the next few weeks. doing a twin turbo 79 Malibu wagon at the moment.

Sounds like some cool projects you have going. I have been thinking of building a 6.0 for my vega.
I might look at the wrecking yard when i go next week, sure would make the a/c hoses easier if i went with that 4.3 setup.

[ERKEL]

It is alot easier on the a/c hoses. You should be able to find anybody to make them up for you. Ive been a fan of high rpm small blocks for years. Now the first thing I do is jerk it out and put a LS motor in it. I hate to say it, but I have no use for a small or big block any more. Im getting ready to start on my "DURA CREW". I bought a choo choo customs 84 crew cab dually last week just for the cab and front clip. I bought a 2005 2500hd cc that was rolled over. Im putting the square cab,clip and a swb on it. Duramax and Allison.

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by ERKEL

It is alot easier on the a/c hoses. You should be able to find anybody to make them up for you. Ive been a fan of high rpm small blocks for years. Now the first thing I do is jerk it out and put a LS motor in it. I hate to say it, but I have no use for a small or big block any more. Im getting ready to start on my "DURA CREW". I bought a choo choo customs 84 crew cab dually last week just for the cab and front clip. I bought a 2005 2500hd cc that was rolled over. Im putting the square cab,clip and a swb on it. Duramax and Allison.

Man that's what i wanted to do when i got this truck, not enough funds now for the dmax.
Have you measured frame width and track widths between the two yet?

[ERKEL]

I know the frame width is like 2" wider on the '05. Ive not checked the track width yet. Im still waiting on the '05 to get here. I bought it from a buddy of mine that deals in late model trucks. He is keeping all the sheet metal and interior. Super sweet deal in it so I couldnt pass it up. Budget is going to be around $6k turn key on it.

[rs72z]

That sounds awsome i will follow your thread.
My thoughts were to get one complete and use all the interior including dash and a/c, wiring and all.
Looks of he square body and ride and comfort of a late model.
Good luck with the build.

[rs72z]

Both fenders ar now in primer!

[rs72z]

I got the engine and trans in for the final time today, after modifing the passenger side mounts to clear the stock a/c compressor.

I am going to start on the wiring and plumbing the fuel system tomorrow.

[rs72z]

I got the harness on and started working on the wiring on Saturday.

I am using the factory underhood fuse block which only needs 3 connections to get it running. It worked out pretty nice.

I also got the plumbing wrapped up today.

[rs72z]

fuel filter setup.

[rs72z]

Oh yea i forgot. It runs now!

[rs72z]

I also picked up my other dually fender from the greyhound station today.
Thanks to Ryan!

[Mattman2010]

You sure are moving on this thing. All those wires scare me Cant wait to see this thing.

[Skellington]

nice build. I will be tuning in on this one

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

You sure are moving on this thing. All those wires scare me Cant wait to see this thing.

I plan on getting alot more done this week.

Yea the wires scared me at first but there's lots of good info out there on these swaps.

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by Skellington

nice build. I will be tuning in on this one

Thanks

[rs72z]

Here's how my day started. i ordered some parts for the one ton and then this happened. By the way that's a deer.

But i did get my other dually fender on.

[silvereagle07]

Man that is terrible! How much damage did you have?

[Dieselwrencher]

Sorry to see your deer damage! That really stinks!

[rs72z]

Thanks guys.
Damage wasn't to bad considering how far i knocked the deer,
Radiator support, new grille i just installed, lights front of the right fender and a/c condesor.
Good news is i have been wanting to change it to suburban front, just not this way. Besides i am suppose to be working on Clifford.
So here are some pics with the new front. It needs a new grille and hl trim.

[Dieselwrencher]

Man I love those front ends! It looks great! This style front end parts are getting pretty hard to find used any more.

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man I love those front ends! It looks great! This style front end parts are getting pretty hard to find used any more.

I got a hell of a deal on the parts, 1 mallard for the parts. I had been looking at the front end at a salvage yard that we buy from for a while I just didn't want to put in the labor to change out good parts.

[ERKEL]

sounds like my luck. I got a deer last monday night on my way into work. luckily I was driving my primered s10. bout the same damage. grille, fender, h/l, and rad support.