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01-27-2009, 04:06 AM
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Just checking in from Sacramento CA, currently working on a project for the wife and I, its a 72 SWB Fleetside, got the 5.3 dropped in last week, and no the wiring will start
 . After that not to sure on what to tackle next but im sure you guys can help out with that, as for the motor for right now its a 5.3/4l60e out of a 05 Silverado, plans for it are to hopefuly get the ls6 intake and cam here shortly to install.Heres a few pics, not to much to look at yet, but enjoy, sorry the pics arent the best.     
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01-27-2009, 04:58 AM
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Very nice start looks vlike the hard part is done what kind of gas mileage are you expecting
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01-27-2009, 05:04 AM
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I would hope to get about 18-20mpg out of it, but who knows how that will go.
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01-27-2009, 08:57 AM
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Welcome to the board from Mid-MO!!!
Looks like a great start!
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01-27-2009, 09:02 AM
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Welcome from Miami!!!!
keep the picts coming..
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01-27-2009, 09:08 AM
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Looking good
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01-27-2009, 10:10 AM
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Welcome .that truck looks good enough to drive as is!
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01-27-2009, 10:31 AM
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Looks good - there's lots of threads on this, and a lot of guys have done this. Keep us posted on your progress!
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01-27-2009, 10:33 AM
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Welcome from northwest Oregon ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Great start darn nice truck ..
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01-27-2009, 10:35 AM
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 72LSXC10 & to your new extended truck family. That is a weet loooking truck. Keep us up to date on your progress. Read the link below and see why the 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks are so special.  http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...cks/index.html
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01-27-2009, 10:52 AM
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Nice truck. Welcome from Los Angeles.
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01-27-2009, 02:19 PM
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Thank you all, I will keep you guys updated on the progress, plus Im sure I will have a TON of questions.
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01-27-2009, 05:58 PM
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Welcome!!!Check out some of the build threads they will probably link you to some of the fixes for the wiring.
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01-27-2009, 06:01 PM
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nice! from arizona........
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