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misternash2 · 05-24-2010, 06:19 AM

yeah, i know. but my truck's a stock type truck. i'm not doing anything with it out of the ordinary. so i thought i may be able to get away with going cheaper. and like i said: i bought cheap parts, but i also advised others not to go the cheap route. lesson learned.

68GMCCustom · 05-24-2010, 02:40 PM

...not just parts...anything. There are cheap solutions for almost anything.

STOCKISH · 05-24-2010, 02:49 PM

I also am using the guys at lt1swap.com for my harness. It is $500 for a completely new made fron scratch harness that will exit right off the back of the drivers side ctlinder head and right into the cab. I have spoken with them several times on the phone and are very happy with the service and product. I also just got done rebuilding my suspension and steering with all Moog parts and couldnt be happier. Turned out awesome. Although, they also came with the foam disc around the pittman arm. Just the way it is I guess. Cant wait to see more pics. Heres how my chassis, and suspension turned out.

misternash2 · 05-24-2010, 05:52 PM

that looks really nice. should be a real nice truck if the project stays on the course i can see you're on.

i can't believe that moog went to the foam ring. it just doesn't seem as good as a rubber boot. i kind of wonder how well the mevotechs hold up.

no new progress today. got the shipping report on my fuel pump. should be here day after tomorrow. then i'll get it mounted up to the sending unit and put in the new tank. then it's a waiting game till after next weekend. should be in full swing after that. hopefully i can get it done quick enough that i'm waiting on the pcm and harness. that's my goal anyhow. then as long as it's basically plug and play, i'll be

misternash2 · 05-28-2010, 10:18 PM

got the fuel pump hung and the sender put in the tank. got all the fuel fittings snapped in place. ran a power wire for the fuel pump. just left it tucked in at both ends. not really any work there, but i just wanted to do something. i guess i could have put the motor plates in place. probably should paint it.

68GMCCustom · 05-28-2010, 10:38 PM

mines moving along. pulling the 383 stroker and turbo350 out this weekend I think. I told myself I wasn't going to.....but I've been thinking about selling them.

STOCKISH · 05-28-2010, 11:00 PM

Awesome!

menace121978 · 05-29-2010, 07:10 AM

right on! another LSx swap

05-24-2010, 06:19 AM	#26
misternash2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: monett, mo Posts: 230	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd yeah, i know. but my truck's a stock type truck. i'm not doing anything with it out of the ordinary. so i thought i may be able to get away with going cheaper. and like i said: i bought cheap parts, but i also advised others not to go the cheap route. lesson learned.

05-24-2010, 02:40 PM	#27
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd ...not just parts...anything. There are cheap solutions for almost anything. __________________ 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

05-24-2010, 02:49 PM	#28
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd I also am using the guys at lt1swap.com for my harness. It is $500 for a completely new made fron scratch harness that will exit right off the back of the drivers side ctlinder head and right into the cab. I have spoken with them several times on the phone and are very happy with the service and product. I also just got done rebuilding my suspension and steering with all Moog parts and couldnt be happier. Turned out awesome. Although, they also came with the foam disc around the pittman arm. Just the way it is I guess. Cant wait to see more pics. Heres how my chassis, and suspension turned out. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-24-2010, 05:52 PM	#29
misternash2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: monett, mo Posts: 230	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd that looks really nice. should be a real nice truck if the project stays on the course i can see you're on. i can't believe that moog went to the foam ring. it just doesn't seem as good as a rubber boot. i kind of wonder how well the mevotechs hold up. no new progress today. got the shipping report on my fuel pump. should be here day after tomorrow. then i'll get it mounted up to the sending unit and put in the new tank. then it's a waiting game till after next weekend. should be in full swing after that. hopefully i can get it done quick enough that i'm waiting on the pcm and harness. that's my goal anyhow. then as long as it's basically plug and play, i'll be

05-28-2010, 10:18 PM	#30
misternash2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: monett, mo Posts: 230	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd got the fuel pump hung and the sender put in the tank. got all the fuel fittings snapped in place. ran a power wire for the fuel pump. just left it tucked in at both ends. not really any work there, but i just wanted to do something. i guess i could have put the motor plates in place. probably should paint it.

05-28-2010, 10:38 PM	#31
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd mines moving along. pulling the 383 stroker and turbo350 out this weekend I think. I told myself I wasn't going to.....but I've been thinking about selling them. __________________ 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

05-28-2010, 11:00 PM	#32
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd Awesome! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-29-2010, 07:10 AM	#33
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 85 swb gets LS'd right on! another LSx swap __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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