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67C10BUB · 03-27-2011, 10:09 PM

Made a little progress. I installed door switches so that my courtesy lights and dome light will light up when the doors are opened. This truck didn't originally have them, so it's a nice addition. I also installed a Retro Sound Model 1 stereo and started making some custom kick panels. This is my first time using fiberglass and it wasn't too bad. I am going to make a fiberglass center console and sub box as well...Now that I'm a pro.

67chevy1series · 03-27-2011, 10:25 PM

looks great yes that is the problem us 67 owners face... the courtesy lights and dome lamps acting up

68greg · 03-28-2011, 01:28 AM

very nice work looks like a factory install this is the second ls based build thread I'm following the other is usmcchevy's, and the more I read about ls motors in these trucks and see how nice they look gets me to thinkin' I want to do this swap to that old '68 stepside when i get home. Can't wait to see more updates.

67C10BUB · 03-28-2011, 02:19 AM

Thanks guys...I'm glad I can inspire others to improve these trucks (in my opinion) and keep them on the road. I have loved these trucks for as long as I can remember and I hate to see them go unused.

*mrhino* · 03-28-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

Thanks guys...I'm glad I can inspire others to improve these trucks (in my opinion) and keep them on the road. I have loved these trucks for as long as I can remember and I hate to see them go unused.

I feel exactly the same way. It doesn't matter if its all original, a stock restoration, a resto mod like ours, or rat rod. as long as its still out there pounding the pavement.

sandking · 04-08-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Normy71

Can you tell me about your intake who makes that one? did you just use the stock MAP ?
Thanks
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I would like to know this as well.....

67C10BUB · 04-09-2011, 03:26 PM

It is a Spectre intake (from Pep Boys) part #9900. I had to hack it up quite a bit, but the parts are there.

SSchevimp · 04-09-2011, 04:23 PM

i'd love to see your truck. i have the same engine and tranny set up waiting to get dropped in.... one for my truck and one for my 57 wagon

67C10BUB · 04-09-2011, 10:16 PM

I will be at the show at the Victoria Gardens cruisin' around tomorrow. If anyone else is there from the forum I'd love to meet up.

SSchevimp, if you need any advise, or just want to see what the finished (somewhat) product is like just PM me and maybe we could get together.

SSchevimp · 04-10-2011, 12:40 AM

cool thanks i appreciate it

67C10BUB · 04-17-2011, 12:31 AM

Here is a pic of one of the finished speaker pods. I will try and get one of them installed soon. They turned out great. It is so nice to have a little music in the truck.

y72ss · 05-15-2011, 08:27 PM

Great build, I'm in the planning stage for a 6.0. Do you know about how much you spend to install the motor exclulding the cost of the motor?
Thanks, George

67C10BUB · 05-15-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by y72ss

Great build, I'm in the planning stage for a 6.0. Do you know about how much you spend to install the motor exclulding the cost of the motor?
Thanks, George

Thanks, I am enjoying it. I drive it every day to work and it drives great. I'm sorry, I don't know how much I have into it. I have done a little at a time as my expenses allowed, so it's hard to say.

mikekaiser · 05-17-2011, 10:17 PM

I have been building cars and trucks for a lot of years and just wanted to complement you on your build!! Everything fits as it should and nothing out of place.You are not just a mechanic but a true craftsman. Well done.

Jacfourteen · 05-18-2011, 12:47 AM

I haven't looked at this build in quite a while, it has really turned out nice!

mcbassin · 05-18-2011, 08:55 AM

Hey, that kick panel looks great! Did you just make a template and start glassing it? What material did you cover it with? Got any pics installed? Nice!

67C10BUB · 05-18-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mikekaiser

I have been building cars and trucks for a lot of years and just wanted to complement you on your build!! Everything fits as it should and nothing out of place.You are not just a mechanic but a true craftsman. Well done.

Wow, what a great compliment. It is really nice when a fellow builder appreciates all the hard work that goes into this type of project. Thanks!!!

67C10BUB · 05-18-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey, that kick panel looks great! Did you just make a template and start glassing it? What material did you cover it with? Got any pics installed? Nice!

Yes, I just made a template out of cardboard first, then transferred it to 1/4" MDF. Then I made the speaker cut-out out of 1/2" MDF. Then I just covered it with an old T-shirt. Just spread on a healthy coat of resin, wait for it to harden, and then lay on a few layers of glass (with more resin). Then, sand down the high spots, fill in the lows with body filler, and sand one more time to final shape. I will get pics of the installed pods soon.

67chevy1series · 05-23-2011, 12:26 AM

nice work what have you done yet

67C10BUB · 05-24-2011, 05:37 AM

Let's see...Still have to do something with the bed floor, Get the AC working, Make a fiberglass center console, get the paint fixed up, maybe some power windows, make a fiberglass sub enclosure...I'm sure there is more I'm just not thinking of at the moment.

68GMCCustom · 05-24-2011, 05:15 PM

you painting the fiberglass or covering with leather?

67C10BUB · 05-24-2011, 05:56 PM

I was thinking about a combination of both. We will both be surprised how it turns out.
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tk-mpl · 05-29-2011, 01:39 PM

67C10BUB, I see you used the factory battery cables.. Did you wire in the battery load module??? I am doin a 2007 5.3L swap and I noticed that my alt. is not charging. I didn't have the load module so I did not wire it in. I was wondering if you could just tuning the PCM to excite the alt with out that module???
Any ideas.....
Thanx
Trevor

67C10BUB · 05-29-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tk-mpl

67C10BUB, I see you used the factory battery cables.. Did you wire in the battery load module??? I am doin a 2007 5.3L swap and I noticed that my alt. is not charging. I didn't have the load module so I did not wire it in. I was wondering if you could just tuning the PCM to excite the alt with out that module???
Any ideas.....
Thanx
Trevor

No battery load module in the circuit that I know of, but I had my harness reworked by Speartech. He doesn't include schematics with his rework, so I can't be positive how he did it. I assume it was as you said and done with the tune.

tk-mpl · 05-29-2011, 02:59 PM

It is a Amp clamp looking thing I believe on the Negative battery cable about a foot from the end of the cable by the battery.... I will post a pic if I can...
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03-27-2011, 10:09 PM	#301
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Made a little progress. I installed door switches so that my courtesy lights and dome light will light up when the doors are opened. This truck didn't originally have them, so it's a nice addition. I also installed a Retro Sound Model 1 stereo and started making some custom kick panels. This is my first time using fiberglass and it wasn't too bad. I am going to make a fiberglass center console and sub box as well...Now that I'm a pro. Attached Images __________________ 67 5.3L Build

03-27-2011, 10:25 PM	#302
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread looks great yes that is the problem us 67 owners face... the courtesy lights and dome lamps acting up

03-28-2011, 01:28 AM	#303
68greg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: cabot,ar. Posts: 34	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread very nice work looks like a factory install this is the second ls based build thread I'm following the other is usmcchevy's, and the more I read about ls motors in these trucks and see how nice they look gets me to thinkin' I want to do this swap to that old '68 stepside when i get home. Can't wait to see more updates.

03-28-2011, 02:19 AM	#304
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Thanks guys...I'm glad I can inspire others to improve these trucks (in my opinion) and keep them on the road. I have loved these trucks for as long as I can remember and I hate to see them go unused. __________________ 67 5.3L Build

04-09-2011, 03:26 PM	#307
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread It is a Spectre intake (from Pep Boys) part #9900. I had to hack it up quite a bit, but the parts are there. __________________ 67 5.3L Build

04-09-2011, 04:23 PM	#308
SSchevimp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hesperia Ca Posts: 52	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread i'd love to see your truck. i have the same engine and tranny set up waiting to get dropped in.... one for my truck and one for my 57 wagon __________________ 70 c10 long bed 57 chevy 2 door wagon 07 tahoe 96 civic commuter

04-09-2011, 10:16 PM	#309
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread I will be at the show at the Victoria Gardens cruisin' around tomorrow. If anyone else is there from the forum I'd love to meet up. SSchevimp, if you need any advise, or just want to see what the finished (somewhat) product is like just PM me and maybe we could get together. __________________ 67 5.3L Build

04-10-2011, 12:40 AM	#310
SSchevimp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hesperia Ca Posts: 52	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread cool thanks i appreciate it __________________ 70 c10 long bed 57 chevy 2 door wagon 07 tahoe 96 civic commuter

04-17-2011, 12:31 AM	#311
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Here is a pic of one of the finished speaker pods. I will try and get one of them installed soon. They turned out great. It is so nice to have a little music in the truck. Attached Images __________________ 67 5.3L Build

05-15-2011, 08:27 PM	#312
y72ss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ga Posts: 9	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Great build, I'm in the planning stage for a 6.0. Do you know about how much you spend to install the motor exclulding the cost of the motor? Thanks, George

05-17-2011, 10:17 PM	#314
mikekaiser Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 2	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread I have been building cars and trucks for a lot of years and just wanted to complement you on your build!! Everything fits as it should and nothing out of place.You are not just a mechanic but a true craftsman. Well done.

05-18-2011, 12:47 AM	#315
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread I haven't looked at this build in quite a while, it has really turned out nice! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

05-18-2011, 08:55 AM	#316
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Hey, that kick panel looks great! Did you just make a template and start glassing it? What material did you cover it with? Got any pics installed? Nice! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-23-2011, 12:26 AM	#319
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread nice work what have you done yet

05-24-2011, 05:37 AM	#320
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Let's see...Still have to do something with the bed floor, Get the AC working, Make a fiberglass center console, get the paint fixed up, maybe some power windows, make a fiberglass sub enclosure...I'm sure there is more I'm just not thinking of at the moment. __________________ 67 5.3L Build



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05-24-2011, 05:15 PM	#321
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread you painting the fiberglass or covering with leather? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-24-2011, 05:56 PM	#322
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread I was thinking about a combination of both. We will both be surprised how it turns out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 5.3L Build

05-29-2011, 01:39 PM	#323
tk-mpl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 353	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread 67C10BUB, I see you used the factory battery cables.. Did you wire in the battery load module??? I am doin a 2007 5.3L swap and I noticed that my alt. is not charging. I didn't have the load module so I did not wire it in. I was wondering if you could just tuning the PCM to excite the alt with out that module??? Any ideas..... Thanx Trevor __________________ 1968 short box stepside. 2007 5.3L 4L60, tuned w/EFI Live 2005 Silverado bucket seats. Dominator 2600's all around. Porterbuilt tubular control arms. Magnaflow 3" dual exhaust.

05-29-2011, 02:59 PM	#325
tk-mpl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 353	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread It is a Amp clamp looking thing I believe on the Negative battery cable about a foot from the end of the cable by the battery.... I will post a pic if I can... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 short box stepside. 2007 5.3L 4L60, tuned w/EFI Live 2005 Silverado bucket seats. Dominator 2600's all around. Porterbuilt tubular control arms. Magnaflow 3" dual exhaust.

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