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8mpg · 12-27-2008, 10:25 PM

awesome progress...that engine bay looks great. Is that flat black?

VA72C10 · 12-27-2008, 10:29 PM

Good luck! Hope you get it running soon. Know it's a great feeling to hear it run for the first time.

MeanYellowZ · 12-29-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8mpg

awesome progress...that engine bay looks great. Is that flat black?

Its a semi-flat in a rattle can. Not my first choice but it made the compartment all match at least and looks halfway clean

70rs/ss · 12-29-2008, 04:39 PM

I need more detailed picts of how you modded the oe motor mounts, as I'd rather throw my money away on the fuel system part of the LS puzzle vs. spending the $200 of LS swap mounts, etc?? I also send a message in the other 5.3 thread, wanna do my wiring and comp reflash or at the very least draw up a schemeatic/diagram of what the harness should need to run?? I have a 5.3 that has been sitting for a year or so cause I am scared!! I figured a few grand at least, but that was with buying everything and paying for someone to do the harness and comp?? Sounds like I could do it for way under a grand if I use the 4l60e and all that I already have along with the truck set-up since I have it and it is a truck!?

MeanYellowZ · 12-29-2008, 08:16 PM

The mods get mad about talking about selling harness work so I will refrain from selling anything. There are a ton of resources on the net depending on what year harness/ ECM you use. If you are going to use a truck harness/ ECM/ truck intake you will have to dig up the info, but its all over and very similiar to the car stuff. A great start for car harness info is:

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...swap-faqs.html

I used carshopinc motor mounts which are around 50 bucks, then I only modified my mounts for clearance of the stock manifolds. There seem to be a handful of different frame mounts in these trucks so you will just have to buy the plates first and figure out how it will go together. I know on this truck Im doing they lined up pretty bad but I made it all work, once its all bolted together tight its fine, just kinda fun getting everything in line.

For the fuel system you cant beat the external 255 walbro and corvette filter/ regulator setup, very easy to do. Ill post some pics of mine later.

straitnate14 · 12-29-2008, 09:48 PM

great looking motor you will have to take some more pics of the truck when you get done

andrewt2 · 12-29-2008, 11:03 PM

subscribing along for the ride. looks great!

rcrahn · 12-30-2008, 12:33 AM

Nice looking work. I am also interested in how you modified the OE motor mounts. I have a '67 C20 that we will plant a 5.3L in and could use some more pics of those mounts you fabbed up. Thanks.

MeanYellowZ · 12-30-2008, 01:53 AM

All I did was modify my factory frame mounts for clearance around the manifolds. I then used the regular cheap adapter plates everyone sells.

oh yeah...the truck ran tonight too......yahoooooooooo

VA72C10 · 12-30-2008, 02:17 AM

congrats

**Palf70Step** · 12-30-2008, 05:48 PM

I'm on to watch this one. It looks like a great project. Nice job so far.

allen123 · 12-30-2008, 09:33 PM

Awesome truck and motor
Wish my looked that good

MeanYellowZ · 12-31-2008, 01:49 PM

What do you guys think *****l still have crappy paint....interior is okay......ideas??

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*Cunit69* · 12-31-2008, 02:31 PM

What size tire and wheel is that? What is the backspacing that looks pretty big. Is your rear end modified?

kcjones · 12-31-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cunit69

What size tire and wheel is that? What is the backspacing that looks pretty big. Is your rear end modified?

He mentioned it: "Its tubbed with a 12 bolt/ ladder bars/ coilovers and 31x18.5 tires"

54blackhornet · 12-31-2008, 05:27 PM

Tell us about the vette?

MeanYellowZ · 01-09-2009, 12:34 AM

The vette is a 96 Collectors Edition convertible....402 Iron LS engine, CNC ported L92 heads, Single 88mm turbo, TH400 w/ brake, 12 bolt with 4 link, cage certified to 8.50.

.....just your basic street car

I drove the 69 Chevy truck around town today too......

VA72C10 · 01-09-2009, 12:41 AM

Congrats on getting it up and running and driving it around...How was the ride?

1LoC10 · 01-09-2009, 01:00 PM

looks great so far

MeanYellowZ · 01-09-2009, 01:01 PM

It drove okay....the engine is real responsive, feels like it wants to rip your head off

I got too anxious and didnt get a couple of exhaust hangers on it yet so my joy riding was cut short by the mufflers thump-thumping under the cab

monte0185 · 01-09-2009, 05:19 PM

Great Looking truck!! More pics.

MeanYellowZ · 01-20-2009, 05:58 PM

Getting pretty close now....couple of pics from today ...

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VA72C10 · 01-20-2009, 06:52 PM

Looks like it means business....I like it!

MeanYellowZ · 01-20-2009, 11:14 PM

thanks

dan42 · 01-21-2009, 12:10 AM

Very nice. What are you going to do for gauges and speedo?

12-27-2008, 10:25 PM	#26
8mpg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 389	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project awesome progress...that engine bay looks great. Is that flat black?

12-27-2008, 10:29 PM	#27
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project Good luck! Hope you get it running soon. Know it's a great feeling to hear it run for the first time. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-29-2008, 04:39 PM	#29
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project I need more detailed picts of how you modded the oe motor mounts, as I'd rather throw my money away on the fuel system part of the LS puzzle vs. spending the $200 of LS swap mounts, etc?? I also send a message in the other 5.3 thread, wanna do my wiring and comp reflash or at the very least draw up a schemeatic/diagram of what the harness should need to run?? I have a 5.3 that has been sitting for a year or so cause I am scared!! I figured a few grand at least, but that was with buying everything and paying for someone to do the harness and comp?? Sounds like I could do it for way under a grand if I use the 4l60e and all that I already have along with the truck set-up since I have it and it is a truck!?

12-29-2008, 08:16 PM	#30
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project The mods get mad about talking about selling harness work so I will refrain from selling anything. There are a ton of resources on the net depending on what year harness/ ECM you use. If you are going to use a truck harness/ ECM/ truck intake you will have to dig up the info, but its all over and very similiar to the car stuff. A great start for car harness info is: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...swap-faqs.html I used carshopinc motor mounts which are around 50 bucks, then I only modified my mounts for clearance of the stock manifolds. There seem to be a handful of different frame mounts in these trucks so you will just have to buy the plates first and figure out how it will go together. I know on this truck Im doing they lined up pretty bad but I made it all work, once its all bolted together tight its fine, just kinda fun getting everything in line. For the fuel system you cant beat the external 255 walbro and corvette filter/ regulator setup, very easy to do. Ill post some pics of mine later.

12-29-2008, 09:48 PM	#31
straitnate14 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bartonville IL Posts: 415	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project great looking motor you will have to take some more pics of the truck when you get done __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

12-29-2008, 11:03 PM	#32
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project subscribing along for the ride. looks great!

12-30-2008, 12:33 AM	#33
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project Nice looking work. I am also interested in how you modified the OE motor mounts. I have a '67 C20 that we will plant a 5.3L in and could use some more pics of those mounts you fabbed up. Thanks.

12-30-2008, 01:53 AM	#34
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project All I did was modify my factory frame mounts for clearance around the manifolds. I then used the regular cheap adapter plates everyone sells. oh yeah...the truck ran tonight too......yahoooooooooo

12-30-2008, 02:17 AM	#35
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project congrats __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-30-2008, 05:48 PM	#36
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project I'm on to watch this one. It looks like a great project. Nice job so far. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-30-2008, 09:33 PM	#37
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12-31-2008, 01:49 PM	#38
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project What do you guys think ***l still have crappy paint....interior is okay......ideas?? WTB (wanted to buy), FS (For Sale), WIW (What’s it worth),** and WTT (Want to trade) can only be transacted by "Site Supporters". To become a Site Supporter please click on the Subscribe sticky and the info will be found there. Once membership is paid all benefits will be available and your name will be in "BLUE". ………… I hope to see you dressed in BLUE soon. Last edited by 70cst; 01-23-2009 at 07:36 AM. Reason: Asking WIW for re-sale by non-sight Supporter

12-31-2008, 02:31 PM	#39
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project What size tire and wheel is that? What is the backspacing that looks pretty big. Is your rear end modified?

12-31-2008, 05:27 PM	#41
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01-09-2009, 12:34 AM	#42
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project The vette is a 96 Collectors Edition convertible....402 Iron LS engine, CNC ported L92 heads, Single 88mm turbo, TH400 w/ brake, 12 bolt with 4 link, cage certified to 8.50. .....just your basic street car I drove the 69 Chevy truck around town today too......



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01-09-2009, 12:41 AM	#43
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project Congrats on getting it up and running and driving it around...How was the ride? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-09-2009, 01:00 PM	#44
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01-09-2009, 01:01 PM	#45
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project It drove okay....the engine is real responsive, feels like it wants to rip your head off I got too anxious and didnt get a couple of exhaust hangers on it yet so my joy riding was cut short by the mufflers thump-thumping under the cab

01-09-2009, 05:19 PM	#46
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project Great Looking truck!! More pics. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

01-20-2009, 05:58 PM	#47
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project Getting pretty close now....couple of pics from today ... WTB (wanted to buy), FS (For Sale), WIW (What’s it worth), and WTT (Want to trade) can only be transacted by "Site Supporters". To become a Site Supporter please click on the Subscribe sticky and the info will be found there. Once membership is paid all benefits will be available and your name will be in "BLUE". ………… I hope to see you dressed in BLUE soon. T Last edited by 70cst; 01-23-2009 at 07:38 AM. Reason: FS language by non sight supporter

01-20-2009, 06:52 PM	#48
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project Looks like it means business....I like it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-20-2009, 11:14 PM	#49
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: My quick/ budget 5.3 69 Chevy C10 Project thanks

01-21-2009, 12:10 AM	#50
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