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smokedat · 12-11-2009, 01:33 PM

3r!c84

The little guy was $240 in the polish $200 for the natural finish

smokedat · 12-12-2009, 02:30 PM

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smokedat · 12-12-2009, 02:39 PM

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smokedat · 12-12-2009, 02:45 PM

gas tank

Damien · 12-12-2009, 02:52 PM

I'm not a big fan of Airtex or Carter Fuel pumps. I would have grabbed a Delco. They just seem to out last the rest.

clinebarger · 12-12-2009, 07:04 PM

You may already know but you need different clamps and high pressure hose between the pump and sender, The low pressure hose will blow or the plastic clamps will give, causing a major fuel leak inside the tank.

rongstad · 12-12-2009, 07:36 PM

x2............change to high pressure hose and plastic to stainless clamps

smokedat · 12-13-2009, 02:24 PM

thanks for the input will upgrade the clamps

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 03:12 AM

new bumper

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 03:18 AM

nade shifter

mcbassin · 12-15-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78-5.3

i used factory tahoe fule lines in my truck im amazed it not used as much??
i got them from a wreck 2001 tahoe your engine being from a camaro? why not look a the fuel lines from that?? i did some slight rebending but it followed down the back of the engine on the transmission across to the chassis rair down to the tank where i modified it to suit my 78 job done im sure the camaro lines have a similar setup

This is a good idea if you can make them work in your truck.

menace121978 · 12-15-2009, 09:32 AM

looking good man! you arent messing around!

btw, what mount plates are you going with for the LSx?

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 02:46 PM

btw, what mount plates are you going with for the LSx?[/QUOTE]

the motor mount plates are from S&P, allows you to bolt LS-1 to original V-8 motor mounts

mcbassin · 12-15-2009, 05:23 PM

Looking Good!

JohnC · 12-15-2009, 06:53 PM

Sweet!

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 07:24 PM

Keep it cool, so i got my electric fan today and I just finished mounting it. The fan is from Jegs its their dual 12'' S-blade reversible but im going to run it as a puller, sweet fan it eavan had a rubber type cushion. For the wiring i used the Perma Cool's adjustable prope type Kit. Dual fans require a 30 Amp relay sold separately, 160°F - 210°F "Vari-Cool" adjustable electronic fan control. To mount it i used Perma Cool's metal strap kit, had to bend to custom fit.

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 07:27 PM

more pics

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 07:30 PM

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rongstad · 12-15-2009, 09:32 PM

nice....very nice

3r!c84 · 12-15-2009, 10:30 PM

nice dog bone lol and the parts are good too lmao

menace121978 · 12-16-2009, 01:53 AM

right on man... the pics say a thousand words! good stuff!! thanks for the reply also

smokedat · 12-16-2009, 02:18 AM

I apologize for the deleted double posts, my thread got moved and caused double posts

shrtbx · 12-16-2009, 02:49 AM

Very cool build i keep debating on putting the ls into my truck as well. I was at half off sale a few months ago and saw a ls motor out of a camaro getting wheeled up to the cash register. I was sick to my stomach.....if only i was there earlier.

smokedat · 12-16-2009, 09:18 PM

This is how it sits now, after the swap the front will rise about 2" +or- due to the lighter aluminum block. I will have to adjust the front suspension to have it sit like this again.

smokedat · 12-16-2009, 09:25 PM

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12-11-2009, 01:33 PM	#51
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne 3r!c84 The little guy was $240 in the polish $200 for the natural finish

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12-12-2009, 02:45 PM	#54
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 Swap to a 73 cheyenne gas tank Attached Images

12-12-2009, 02:52 PM	#55
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: LS1 Swap to a 73 cheyenne I'm not a big fan of Airtex or Carter Fuel pumps. I would have grabbed a Delco. They just seem to out last the rest. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

12-12-2009, 07:04 PM	#56
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne You may already know but you need different clamps and high pressure hose between the pump and sender, The low pressure hose will blow or the plastic clamps will give, causing a major fuel leak inside the tank. Last edited by clinebarger; 12-12-2009 at 07:45 PM.

12-12-2009, 07:36 PM	#57
rongstad Future: 86 on GenIV power! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 105	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne x2............change to high pressure hose and plastic to stainless clamps

12-13-2009, 02:24 PM	#58
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne thanks for the input will upgrade the clamps

12-15-2009, 03:12 AM	#59
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne new bumper Attached Images

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smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nade shifter Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 12-15-2009 at 03:27 AM.

12-15-2009, 09:32 AM	#62
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne looking good man! you arent messing around! btw, what mount plates are you going with for the LSx? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-15-2009, 02:46 PM	#63
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne btw, what mount plates are you going with for the LSx?[/QUOTE] the motor mount plates are from S&P, allows you to bolt LS-1 to original V-8 motor mounts Attached Images

12-15-2009, 05:23 PM	#64
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Looking Good! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-15-2009, 06:53 PM	#65
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Sweet!

12-15-2009, 07:24 PM	#66
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Keep it cool, so i got my electric fan today and I just finished mounting it. The fan is from Jegs its their dual 12'' S-blade reversible but im going to run it as a puller, sweet fan it eavan had a rubber type cushion. For the wiring i used the Perma Cool's adjustable prope type Kit. Dual fans require a 30 Amp relay sold separately, 160°F - 210°F "Vari-Cool" adjustable electronic fan control. To mount it i used Perma Cool's metal strap kit, had to bend to custom fit. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 12-15-2009 at 07:31 PM.



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12-15-2009, 07:27 PM	#67
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne more pics Attached Images

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rongstad Future: 86 on GenIV power! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 105	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nice....very nice

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3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nice dog bone lol and the parts are good too lmao __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-16-2009, 01:53 AM	#71
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne right on man... the pics say a thousand words! good stuff!! thanks for the reply also __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-16-2009, 02:18 AM	#72
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I apologize for the deleted double posts, my thread got moved and caused double posts

12-16-2009, 02:49 AM	#73
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very cool build i keep debating on putting the ls into my truck as well. I was at half off sale a few months ago and saw a ls motor out of a camaro getting wheeled up to the cash register. I was sick to my stomach.....if only i was there earlier.

12-16-2009, 09:18 PM	#74
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne This is how it sits now, after the swap the front will rise about 2" +or- due to the lighter aluminum block. I will have to adjust the front suspension to have it sit like this again. Attached Images

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