'67 5.3L Build Thread

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

how are you going to hook up your a/c lines at the compressor? i have the same old air system coming but the denso compressor lines are different than what the old air system comes with.

I'm not quite sure yet. Do you have any ideas? I was thinking about going to my local "hose man" and see what he can come up with. I know I am going to have to use Docs Blocks connectors to clear the frame. I'll post it on here when I come up with something.

[snow man]

I called and talked to them and they told me to get the denso lines and send them to them and they would weld the right fittings on them. i will get it mocked up next week before i send the line too them. I pick used line up a local wrecking yard and they need to be 03 0r newer.

[67C10BUB]

I have the OEM lines for my motor, so I am hoping I can do something with those.

[Puropedo]

What were problems you encountered with the DOD/AFM that made you delete them? Sweet built like I said before!

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by Puropedo

What were problems you encountered with the DOD/AFM that made you delete them? Sweet built like I said before!

When they removed my motor from the silverado they broke the AFM connector in the back. Rather than repair the connector I just deleted the AFM. LS1tech also convinced me. They say that it creates a horrible sound when 4 cyl mode kicks in with anything but factory exhaust. There are also reports of oil usage (up to 1 quart a month) with it on. All that together just made me decide it wasn't worth the small mileage gains.

[snow man]

found the ac fittings we need. www.rayeveritt.com. keep me posted

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

found the ac fittings we need. www.rayeveritt.com. keep me posted

WOW!!! That is a great site. I think you may have solved my problems. The custom hoses with the Docs Blocks at the compressor and I think I have a full system.

[mjensen]

I really like the way your truck turned out!

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by mjensen

I really like the way your truck turned out!

Thanks, but it's not done yet. I feel like I still have a long way to go. I wish I could get these brake line leaks taken care of. I hate doing brake lines. I need to get my 20" wheels/tires and put in the AC system and then I'll feel like I am pretty close.

[67C10BUB]

Here are the latest pics. I finally made room in the garage, so it's nice to have the old girl out of the weather.

[67chevy1series]

ya the rims dont fit that bad @$$ truck i have them on mine and dont like them and will be changing them

[smokinstang70]

what size are your rallys?

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by smokinstang70

what size are your rallys?

I believe they are 15x8.

[snow man]

the fittinngs you need are under # 8 hose and # 10 hose fittings for compressor. the numbers are 06300738 and 6300739. these should let us use the standard hoses with the compressor. these should bolt right on with no block.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

the fittinngs you need are under # 8 hose and # 10 hose fittings for compressor. the numbers are 06300738 and 6300739. these should let us use the standard hoses with the compressor. these should bolt right on with no block.

I only need the Docs Blocks to clear the frame since my compressor is tucked inside the frame rail a bit. If yours clears OK then you are good to go.

[snow man]

looked at the docks block site but never could find anything. my compressor is tucked like yours but i think these fitting will clear . i plan on making a relief but am waiting till the fitting show up. when you get your block i would like too see it. may have to get one made also.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

looked at the docks block site but never could find anything. my compressor is tucked like yours but i think these fitting will clear . i plan on making a relief but am waiting till the fitting show up. when you get your block i would like too see it. may have to get one made also.

Do you have a build thread, so I can check it out when you get it?

[snow man]

no build tread but when i get the fittings i will get your e-mail address and send you pictures.

[5150.4.67]

Wow, very clean engine compartment. Looks like it belongs there!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 5150.4.67

Wow, very clean engine compartment. Looks like it belongs there!

Man that looks amazing! This is a swet setup....just looks like $$$$$ mucho bucks

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by snow man

no build tread but when i get the fittings i will get your e-mail address and send you pictures.

Sounds good, thanks. I'll be sure to post pics of my setup as well (whenever I get around to doing the AC system).

[68Driver]

Hello All, I have my frame cut down and dusted all the snow off of it and brought it back in the garage to start grinding some rivets off. What is everyone's experience with painting or powder coating the frame?? What do you think 67c10bub??

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

Hello All, I have my frame cut down and dusted all the snow off of it and brought it back in the garage to start grinding some rivets off. What is everyone's experience with painting or powder coating the frame?? What do you think 67c10bub??

I just wire wheeled, sanded, primed, and painted semi-gloss black with Rustoleum. I would have liked to powder coat, but it just wasn't in the budget. I am going for a more factory look than a show car look anyway.

[Clyde65]

are you going to drive this everyday? or just for parties?

[68Driver]

It won't be a daily driver but a driver.