'69 SWB | Zoie Jane

[69short]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Yeah, your going to have to cut your fenders to clear the tires! What are you planning on running for inner fenders?

I'm going to ruin the hills superslammed inner fenders. I'm just worried that i might cut too much off. I emailed them about sending me a template but haven't heard anything yet.

[Hart_Rod]

I did this...

[69short]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I did this...

Are you running the hills inners? Did you cut out the inner part of the fender and then just fill in with those pieces? That's a good idea. I kinda remember seeing that in your build thread.

I was looking at how Kyle/Laidback does his.( pic attached)

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 69short

Are you running the hills inners? Did you cut out the inner part of the fender and then just fill in with those pieces? That's a good idea. I kinda remember seeing that in your build thread.

I was looking at how Kyle/Laidback does his.( pic attached)

Yes I cut out the inner fender and added in a piece. Seemed like the cleanest way to do it. I basically copied what N2BILLET did on his truck.

[69short]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Yes I cut out the inner fender and added in a piece. Seemed like the cleanest way to do it. I basically copied what N2BILLET did on his truck.

I think I'm going to copy you both

[69short]

Set the bed back on. I'm loving it!

[Bennett68C10]

Love those wheels, your making me wish I just would have went with the Satin centered ones from the start

[boostedc10]

Don't know how I keep missing these builds! Truck looks great and look forward to seeing some more progress!

[69short]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Love those wheels, your making me wish I just would have went with the Satin centered ones from the start

Thanks Keith, I'm happy I went with them. It took awhile to convince myself lol

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Don't know how I keep missing these builds! Truck looks great and look forward to seeing some more progress!

Thank you, glad to have you aboard. I need to order a cam this week. Any suggestions? 5.3 with stock heads. 4l80e, looking for something with lots of torque down low but nothing that will fall on its face in the upper rpms.

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by 69short

Thank you, glad to have you aboard. I need to order a cam this week. Any suggestions? 5.3 with stock heads. 4l80e, looking for something with lots of torque down low but nothing that will fall on its face in the upper rpms.

If you want something for a fairly stock 5.3L that has good power though out the curve I would look at something in this range http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...make/chevrolet

This cam is comparable to an LS6 cam with a little more intake duration. The added duration gives it a better power curve over the LS6 which isn't great down low in our trucks.

[69short]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

If you want something for a fairly stock 5.3L that has good power though out the curve I would look at something in this range http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...make/chevrolet

This cam is comparable to an LS6 cam with a little more intake duration. The added duration gives it a better power curve over the LS6 which isn't great down low in our trucks.

What do you think of the TSP 220/220 112lsa at .581? Its fairly mild and makes decent power. I have ls6 springs im not sure they can handle the lift, but those are easy enough to swap out.

[Sac]

A lot of good threads on the LS forums on TSP low lift cams with factory converter. Look into Brian Tooley also. Their Stage 1 & 2 truck cams get a lot good feedback.

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by 69short

What do you think of the TSP 220/220 112lsa at .581? Its fairly mild and makes decent power. I have ls6 springs im not sure they can handle the lift, but those are easy enough to swap out.

Pretty sure the Texas Speed 220r is a .600 lift cam. In a 5.3L you will definitely notice it at idle and it works pretty well. The only thing is you will sacrifice a little down low with it but make it up on the top end. Are you planning on a converter too?

[69short]

Originally Posted by Sac

A lot of good threads on the LS forums on TSP low lift cams with factory converter. Look into Brian Tooley also. Their Stage 1 & 2 truck cams get a lot good feedback.

I was just looking at those last night. They seem like a good option too. I need to find some hp/tq numbers for them.

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Pretty sure the Texas Speed 220r is a .600 lift cam. In a 5.3L you will definitely notice it at idle and it works pretty well. The only thing is you will sacrifice a little down low with it but make it up on the top end. Are you planning on a converter too?

Maybe the 1 i looked at was a custom grind, not sure. It was a YouTube video lol. Yeah I'll run a stall if needed. I'll pull the ls6 springs and install higher lift springs if needed as well. I want to do it right the first time

[screaminchevypickup]

Trucks looking great.. Good wheel choice also.

[69short]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Trucks looking great.. Good wheel choice also.

Thanks Kyle! I'll be hitting you guys up for carpet and a seat cover before long. Laidback has been my vendor of choice(wheels and accuair e level)! Sarah has had the best prices out of everyone, I highly recommend Laidback Recreations to everyone.

If my truck turns out half as nice as your builds then I'll be happy.

[Gus350]

This thing is looking killer. Quality build for sure.

[jeh]

Great build, looking forward to seeing more

[69short]

Originally Posted by Gus350

This thing is looking killer. Quality build for sure.

Originally Posted by jeh

Great build, looking forward to seeing more

Thank you guys! It's getting to the fun part of the build now

[69short]

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[Sac]

Looking good! I see you are prepping for that cam swap.

[69short]

Originally Posted by Sac

Looking good! I see you are prepping for that cam swap.

Yeah should be here monday im ready to get the motor all buttoned up. Still need injectors, fuel rail and all the drive accessories but it's getting there.

I went with a BTR truck cam

[69short]

Got the heads bolted back on and pulled the balancer and oil pump off to get ready for the cam install on Monday. I set the intake manifold on just to see how it looks.

Sorry for the rotated pics. I try fixing them on my phone but once i upload them they rotate sideways.

[knomadd]

No idea where I've been lately, but I totally missed this build. Your truck is looking good so far!

[69short]

Originally Posted by knomadd

No idea where I've been lately, but I totally missed this build. Your truck is looking good so far!

Thank you! I'm going to try to have it drivable by fall but it's going to be a big task.