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Trsmotrhed · 01-06-2013, 08:50 PM

Installed my LMC tank kit and recessed the top of the tank to clear lines for the Tanks Inc PA series pump. The pump needs 1 1/4" clearance from the top of tank. I only had about a 1/2". I cut out the top of the tank, made a recess plate and welded it back in. Checked for leaks and none. Was happy

. Used my mig welder with 023 wire. I'm looking at Tig Machines and may get one next month.

Trsmotrhed · 01-17-2013, 02:40 AM

Started the LT1 today and ran great. Had to replace the TPS. Here's a video on you tube. I hope I did the link right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVNX...e_gdata_player
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Trsmotrhed · 01-19-2013, 02:44 AM

Picture of engine. Downloading from mobile phone, hope it works.
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jimmydean · 01-19-2013, 03:42 AM

Nice work.

If I buy back my totalled Vette I will be doing the same combo.

Trsmotrhed · 01-20-2013, 12:13 PM

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Picture of engine. Downloading from mobile phone, hope it works.
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Still having problems uploading pics from phone. Was told use photo bucket, copy the img link and upload when posting. I'll post from computer later I guess. Anyone know how to post from mobile phone? Thanks
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Trsmotrhed · 01-26-2013, 09:05 PM

Here's a picture of the finished fuel tank with the tanks inc pa pump recessed in tank. Also a pic of the engine running. I need to finish up a few details and start on the 9" rear end transplant with disks and posi from a lincoln.

Trsmotrhed · 02-17-2013, 12:03 AM

Got my new 4" rear Drop coils from CPP today.

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Trsmotrhed · 02-17-2013, 12:06 AM

Trial fitted my Silverado seats today.

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Trsmotrhed · 02-17-2013, 12:07 AM

Ordered 2.5" dropped spindles, lowering springs from CPP.
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1enick72 · 02-17-2013, 01:18 AM

Looking good. I have done the same swap in my truck. I have an external fuel pump with a return line run into the original sending unit but the pump is noisy so it's time to go with a rear tank set up.

Trsmotrhed · 02-17-2013, 12:16 PM

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Looking good. I have done the same swap in my truck. I have an external fuel pump with a return line run into the original sending unit but the pump is noisy so it's time to go with a rear tank set up.

The in tank pump is the only way to go. I had an external pump on my last truck and drove me nuts. I don't hear this one at all. Only when you first turn the key on. I used the Tanks Inc PA series. I got the I believe 4 series Incase I want to go with and LS engine latter, this pump with supply the extra pressure. Its only $10 more.
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88Lt1wagon · 02-27-2013, 11:26 AM

Looking clean, I've still got wires all over the place in my wagon and I've been driving it daily for almost a year...

Trsmotrhed · 02-27-2013, 07:20 PM

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Looking clean, I've still got wires all over the place in my wagon and I've been driving it daily for almost a year...

It's kinda fun driving them. I have the bed off mine and get the weirdest looks when driving. I love how my truck runs. Thank for looking and your comments. I'll look at yours.
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88Lt1wagon · 02-27-2013, 07:41 PM

I haven't done anything of note to the '66 yet, but here's a little documentation on my LT1

http://youtu.be/2WKq61_O49w

I'm not sure what I want to do with my C10, a 350 that looks like a 283, or an LS based motor. It almost got my LT1, but when my wagon's 307's head gasket started leaking, that was that.

Trsmotrhed · 02-27-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Lt1wagon

I haven't done anything of note to the '66 yet, but here's a little documentation on my LT1

http://youtu.be/2WKq61_O49w

I'm not sure what I want to do with my C10, a 350 that looks like a 283, or an LS based motor. It almost got my LT1, but when my wagon's 307's head gasket started leaking, that was that.

Looks good. Can't beat fuel injection. I think the LS based motor would be nice.
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Trsmotrhed · 02-28-2013, 10:07 PM

Installed the 4" rear drop coils. Need to install the front lowering components now.

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Trsmotrhed · 03-03-2013, 12:02 AM

Installed the passenger side CPP 2.5" drop spindle with a 1" drop coil.

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Trsmotrhed · 03-03-2013, 08:24 PM

Just finished installing the 2.5" CPP drop spindles with 1" drop springs. Upgraded the disks to slotted rotors and powder coated calipers. Very pleased with how it handles. Next weekend rear sway bar, shocks and new trac bar.

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Trsmotrhed · 03-29-2013, 09:09 PM

I've been horrible about keeping up with pics. Here's some of the rear end.

This one is the trac bar bracket I built.

This one is with trac bar bracket installed.

Rear sway bar.

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Trsmotrhed · 03-29-2013, 10:12 PM

Worked on the bed today. Was able to save the bed side. The tail light panel needed replaced. Was able to cut it and only replace the bottom.

Tail panel welded in and side straightened out.

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Bomp · 03-29-2013, 10:43 PM

Nice clean job.
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Trsmotrhed · 03-30-2013, 12:03 AM

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Nice clean job.
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Thanks, the other side is pretty bad and will need more work. Probably end up replacing the bed side and the tail light panel for sure.
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Trsmotrhed · 04-04-2013, 11:32 PM

Finished the gauge install finally.

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azdude1964 · 04-05-2013, 02:26 AM

looking good keep it comin.

Trsmotrhed · 04-05-2013, 09:16 AM

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looking good keep it comin.

Thanks, maybe some day mine will look almost as nice as yours. That will be tough to get to the caliber of yours.
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01-06-2013, 08:50 PM	#26
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Installed my LMC tank kit and recessed the top of the tank to clear lines for the Tanks Inc PA series pump. The pump needs 1 1/4" clearance from the top of tank. I only had about a 1/2". I cut out the top of the tank, made a recess plate and welded it back in. Checked for leaks and none. Was happy. Used my mig welder with 023 wire. I'm looking at Tig Machines and may get one next month. Attached Images __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

01-17-2013, 02:40 AM	#27
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Started the LT1 today and ran great. Had to replace the TPS. Here's a video on you tube. I hope I did the link right. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVNX...e_gdata_player Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

01-19-2013, 02:44 AM	#28
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Picture of engine. Downloading from mobile phone, hope it works. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174 Last edited by Trsmotrhed; 01-19-2013 at 02:45 AM. Reason: trying to upload pic from phone thru photo bucket.

01-19-2013, 03:42 AM	#29
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Nice work. If I buy back my totalled Vette I will be doing the same combo. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-26-2013, 09:05 PM	#31
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Here's a picture of the finished fuel tank with the tanks inc pa pump recessed in tank. Also a pic of the engine running. I need to finish up a few details and start on the 9" rear end transplant with disks and posi from a lincoln. Attached Images __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-17-2013, 12:03 AM	#32
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Got my new 4" rear Drop coils from CPP today. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-17-2013, 12:06 AM	#33
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Trial fitted my Silverado seats today. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-17-2013, 12:07 AM	#34
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Ordered 2.5" dropped spindles, lowering springs from CPP. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-17-2013, 01:18 AM	#35
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Looking good. I have done the same swap in my truck. I have an external fuel pump with a return line run into the original sending unit but the pump is noisy so it's time to go with a rear tank set up. __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

02-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#37
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Looking clean, I've still got wires all over the place in my wagon and I've been driving it daily for almost a year... __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

02-27-2013, 07:41 PM	#39
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap I haven't done anything of note to the '66 yet, but here's a little documentation on my LT1 http://youtu.be/2WKq61_O49w I'm not sure what I want to do with my C10, a 350 that looks like a 283, or an LS based motor. It almost got my LT1, but when my wagon's 307's head gasket started leaking, that was that. __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

02-28-2013, 10:07 PM	#41
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Installed the 4" rear drop coils. Need to install the front lowering components now. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

03-03-2013, 12:02 AM	#42
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Installed the passenger side CPP 2.5" drop spindle with a 1" drop coil. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

03-03-2013, 08:24 PM	#43
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Just finished installing the 2.5" CPP drop spindles with 1" drop springs. Upgraded the disks to slotted rotors and powder coated calipers. Very pleased with how it handles. Next weekend rear sway bar, shocks and new trac bar. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

03-29-2013, 09:09 PM	#44
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap I've been horrible about keeping up with pics. Here's some of the rear end. This one is the trac bar bracket I built. This one is with trac bar bracket installed. Rear sway bar. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174



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03-29-2013, 10:12 PM	#45
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Worked on the bed today. Was able to save the bed side. The tail light panel needed replaced. Was able to cut it and only replace the bottom. Tail panel welded in and side straightened out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

03-29-2013, 10:43 PM	#46
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Nice clean job. Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2013, 11:32 PM	#48
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Finished the gauge install finally. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

04-05-2013, 02:26 AM	#49
azdude1964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: tucson,az Posts: 179	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap looking good keep it comin. __________________ efi 496bbc th350 custom brakes narrowed 9 coilover rear.

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