Bryans 1966 LWB build thread

[bryankichler]

This will be a slow moving thread right now is to turn my truck into a comfortable daily driver. I got it a year ago and the past year has been researching and buying parts. I have already completed some things but took pictures with my ipod it takes bad pictures ill get better ones with my camera.

List of projects
Power Steering 90% Finished[/COLOR]
5 Lug Conversion 90% Finished
Power Brakes
[COLOR="rgb(255, 140, 0)"]5.3L/4L60e Swap 60% Finished[/COLOR]
Install Front and Rear Sway Bar

I may have missed a few things will update when I get pictures added

Future Projects
Rust Removal
Body work paint
Interior
Bed Floor

This was my starting point




Pulled Old gas guzzling engine and trans (Brand new rebuilt engine might find its way into my s10 after I can drive this thing again)





Installed 5 Lug Disc Front End (almost a direct bolt in and a carbide bit comes in handy for the elongated holes. I lucked out 18 years ago my dad used to build 80's model chevy pickups they would get wrecked trucks with under 50,000 miles I ran across his old boss and he still had one of those low mileage front ends in storage and it was a freebe)





Installed Power Steering Box using captainfabs braket (excelent product made the install super easy now just need to make up the lines for the new pump. I also used the newer steering linkage the idler arm is easy once the front end is bolted in power steering box installed and pitman arm installed it almost falls into place just small adjustment clamp drill and bolt)


New 5.3L and 4l60e



Sorry for not having more pictures ill try to be a little better about taking in progress pictures