1965 C10 LWB Project Build Thread

[rbruno68]

Originally Posted by JohnIL

Sorry, no pictures this time. Just some minor updates on the LS swap project and question for the experts here on the forum.

I have the engine bay mostly cleaned up. I've treated everything with Rust Convertor and I've painted the frame (from the firewall forward) and the engine side of the core support with Rust Encapsulator paint. Once all of that dries, I'll coat everything with an even coat of satin black.

While the paint was drying, I moved to the interior. I removed the bucket seats, then removed the in-cab fuel tank. I won't need it anymore because I've already installed an under-bed tank with an internal EFI fuel pump.

Now for my question. I had planned to remove the fuel tank mounts to clean up the area behind the seats, but it looks like the mounts are spot welded to the rear wall of the cab. Are the mounts structural? Do I need to leave them place to hold the cab together or can I safely cut the spot welds and remove the mounts?

John

It is amazing how many wires they put in those harness and how few are actually need to run the motor. I will look forward to following your progress. I need to keep learning about these motors and come into the 21st century. Lol

As to the tank mounts. I believe they are structural. I only cut off the front part that angles up from the floor where the strap bolts. I didn't touch anything that actually attached to the floor or the back of the cab. One of may cab videos shows what I cut off.