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Pro Performance · 02-02-2017, 12:10 PM

One more time... how about now? Uploaded to a completely different image hosting site.

OutlawDrifter · 02-02-2017, 12:51 PM

They are now working.

KingSize · 02-04-2017, 02:56 AM

Cool man, keep it up

Pro Performance · 02-07-2017, 03:22 AM

Got a few loose ends finished up this weekend on the truck. Quickly installed the roll pan, and have yet to weld it in. Also have a set of sport mirrors to go on. The truck will eventually get painted, but have decided to handle all the suspension and drivetrain first. Was able to pick up a 5.3/4L60E combo, which should be going in the truck in the next few weeks. My plan is to see how cheap it can be done, and plan on using as much factory stuff off the engine as possible, and doing the harness myself. I will do a full write up and document as much as possible.

KingSize · 02-07-2017, 04:17 AM

rydeordie · 02-09-2017, 06:21 PM

What roll pan are you running?

Pro Performance · 02-09-2017, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rydeordie

What roll pan are you running?

It is from Grants Customs, when they had a sale about a year ago. Just need ot barely trim the one side, and then we will fully weld it in.

- Travis

hawgfanman · 03-03-2017, 10:11 AM

Any updates?

68basket · 03-04-2017, 10:44 PM

curious about the choice to do leafs and shackles vs a flip kit? pros and cons?

Pro Performance · 03-06-2017, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawgfanman

Any updates?

Just got the LS dropped in. Be posting pictures here shortly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68basket

curious about the choice to do leafs and shackles vs a flip kit? pros and cons?

The previous owner had pulled leafs, and really destroyed the original leaf pack. Instead of finding stock leafs, decided to do drop leafs which had all new bushings installed as well. Then added a shackle to make it a 6" drop. I don't think it dropped the same as a flip, but gave the truck nice rake. Plus, with the LS, the front lifted a little due to slightly less weight, so I think it will even out nice.

Pro Performance · 03-07-2017, 02:16 PM

hawgfanman · 03-07-2017, 02:33 PM

Nice!

91short · 03-07-2017, 11:37 PM

Man, I'm jealous! I'm wanting to do an engine swap just like this.

KingSize · 04-28-2017, 08:27 AM

long time no update, what's going on with this build? I'm having withdrawls over here, tell me something...lol

Pro Performance · 04-28-2017, 04:15 PM

Haven't worked much on it, since my schedule has been so busy. However, I am hoping to get some time in today and this weekend, and fire it up by Sunday.

Pro Performance · 05-15-2017, 10:27 AM

Some updated progress on the truck. Got the LS fired, and just about ready to go around the block for the first time. Made a quick bracket to adapt the pedal on the inside, mounted the TAC module and installed the Dakota Digital gauges. Man, these gauges are so much better than the original sweeper style. Just make the inside of the truck seems a lot more modern.

hawgfanman · 05-15-2017, 01:17 PM

Nice!

KingSize · 05-15-2017, 10:07 PM

dig the gauges

SCOTI · 05-16-2017, 08:08 PM

I've been looking hard @ those gauges for my 90.

Pro Performance · 05-17-2017, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've been looking hard @ those gauges for my 90.

I think they are a great upgrade for these trucks. Especially being it is something that you always look at, and the early stock ones are terrible.

Pro Performance · 05-17-2017, 09:11 AM

Got the 94-98 filler panel mounted in there, and used some spacers to adapt it to the 88-93 core support. I used 3/4" spacers on the ones shown, and a 1/2" one for the center. The far ends ones didn't end up on a flat spot on the core support. For the time being, I didn't attach those, and all seems sturdy. If I end up needing them, I will make a small bracket to attach them. After the grille clips in, it is firm.

Also cleaned up and re-did some wiring on the front lights. Got them all working, and did new bulbs and housings.

arrg · 05-17-2017, 05:12 PM

How was the install on the gauges?

Pro Performance · 05-17-2017, 05:23 PM

Honestly, pretty easy since they are made for the truck. There is a plug for the original gauges at the back. You just splice into some of those wires for your blinker indicators, high beam, park brake light, etc. Can install in one-day, no problem.

Joseog83 · 05-18-2017, 03:20 PM

Loving this build!!

Kriegs · 05-18-2017, 08:35 PM

Ditto, following this build!

I take it there is no need to get the fillers for fenders from a 94+ to fit the 94+ center for the newer grille?I want to swap to the 94+ grille in my 90 w/t and taking notes on what all I need.
Read I needed the 94+ center bumper brackets as well,on another site, for the swap.Take it that aint the case?

02-02-2017, 12:10 PM	#51
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build One more time... how about now? Uploaded to a completely different image hosting site.

02-02-2017, 12:51 PM	#52
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build They are now working. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

02-04-2017, 02:56 AM	#53
KingSize Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 17	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Cool man, keep it up

02-07-2017, 03:22 AM	#54
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Got a few loose ends finished up this weekend on the truck. Quickly installed the roll pan, and have yet to weld it in. Also have a set of sport mirrors to go on. The truck will eventually get painted, but have decided to handle all the suspension and drivetrain first. Was able to pick up a 5.3/4L60E combo, which should be going in the truck in the next few weeks. My plan is to see how cheap it can be done, and plan on using as much factory stuff off the engine as possible, and doing the harness myself. I will do a full write up and document as much as possible.

02-07-2017, 04:17 AM	#55
KingSize Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 17	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

02-09-2017, 06:21 PM	#56
rydeordie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Washington, MD Posts: 202	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build What roll pan are you running? __________________ Instagram: rydeordie72 https://instagram.com/rydeordiechevy/

03-03-2017, 10:11 AM	#58
hawgfanman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 29	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Any updates?

03-04-2017, 10:44 PM	#59
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build curious about the choice to do leafs and shackles vs a flip kit? pros and cons?

03-07-2017, 02:16 PM	#61
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

03-07-2017, 02:33 PM	#62
hawgfanman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 29	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Nice!

03-07-2017, 11:37 PM	#63
91short Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hemet, CA Posts: 129	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Man, I'm jealous! I'm wanting to do an engine swap just like this.

04-28-2017, 08:27 AM	#64
KingSize Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 17	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build long time no update, what's going on with this build? I'm having withdrawls over here, tell me something...lol

04-28-2017, 04:15 PM	#65
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Haven't worked much on it, since my schedule has been so busy. However, I am hoping to get some time in today and this weekend, and fire it up by Sunday.

05-15-2017, 10:27 AM	#66
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Some updated progress on the truck. Got the LS fired, and just about ready to go around the block for the first time. Made a quick bracket to adapt the pedal on the inside, mounted the TAC module and installed the Dakota Digital gauges. Man, these gauges are so much better than the original sweeper style. Just make the inside of the truck seems a lot more modern.

05-15-2017, 01:17 PM	#67
hawgfanman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 29	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Nice!



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05-15-2017, 10:07 PM	#68
KingSize Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 17	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build dig the gauges

05-16-2017, 08:08 PM	#69
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build I've been looking hard @ those gauges for my 90. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-17-2017, 09:11 AM	#71
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Got the 94-98 filler panel mounted in there, and used some spacers to adapt it to the 88-93 core support. I used 3/4" spacers on the ones shown, and a 1/2" one for the center. The far ends ones didn't end up on a flat spot on the core support. For the time being, I didn't attach those, and all seems sturdy. If I end up needing them, I will make a small bracket to attach them. After the grille clips in, it is firm. Also cleaned up and re-did some wiring on the front lights. Got them all working, and did new bulbs and housings.

05-17-2017, 05:12 PM	#72
arrg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 38	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build How was the install on the gauges?

05-17-2017, 05:23 PM	#73
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Honestly, pretty easy since they are made for the truck. There is a plug for the original gauges at the back. You just splice into some of those wires for your blinker indicators, high beam, park brake light, etc. Can install in one-day, no problem.

05-18-2017, 03:20 PM	#74
Joseog83 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston TX Posts: 66	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Loving this build!!

05-18-2017, 08:35 PM	#75
Kriegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ogden Posts: 22	Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build Ditto, following this build! I take it there is no need to get the fillers for fenders from a 94+ to fit the 94+ center for the newer grille?I want to swap to the 94+ grille in my 90 w/t and taking notes on what all I need. Read I needed the 94+ center bumper brackets as well,on another site, for the swap.Take it that aint the case?

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