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Raceaprilia · 03-09-2015, 06:18 PM

Interior turned out good too. Put in all new window motors and lock mechanism plus switches. Panels and floors dyed black, new dash. Still need to change speedometer but this will be later project. I like just driving it for now!

Hankster · 03-09-2015, 08:51 PM

Sweet!

68Timber · 03-09-2015, 10:20 PM

You knocked that out quick! You weren't kidding about the "soon" part - looks great!

l92powered77 · 03-12-2015, 02:24 AM

wow really nice stance that truck is sick!

you have to post videos of it running and idling and all sorts or videos fly bys...etc .

come on man lets hear those magnaflows!!!!

NorCalAnthony · 03-12-2015, 11:18 AM

Dang dude that truck turned out nice! The whole thing looks great but I really like how the interior turned out. Great job

NewType72 · 03-12-2015, 03:17 PM

Interior is too slick brother, you nailed it!

1969x11 · 03-14-2015, 11:40 AM

Well executed swap!!! Engine bay looks awesome not overly done. Perfect for a driver you can enjoy for a lifetime.

jcwieck85 · 03-14-2015, 12:10 PM

Raceaprilia in an earlier post you have pictures of top radiator mounts, were these stock or from another application? I am planning to use a radiator from 05 or 06 with the factory electric fans these mounts look like they would be perfect.
Nice job on the swap! That interior looks sharp!
Enjoy your new ride

Raceaprilia · 03-23-2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jcwieck85

Raceaprilia in an earlier post you have pictures of top radiator mounts, were these stock or from another application? I am planning to use a radiator from 05 or 06 with the factory electric fans these mounts look like they would be perfect.
Nice job on the swap! That interior looks sharp!
Enjoy your new ride

Thanks for the likes everyone.

The radiator mounts are stock from 87, I just cut tips away and weld in flat piece to make it hold the 05 radiator and shroud. Easy fix and does not look bad too.

Raceaprilia · 03-23-2015, 11:05 PM

Couple more pics of the shifter linkage. I wanted to reuse stock 05 cable but then damaged it beyond usable. Used rod eyes and bend 1/2" round bar to clear the headers. Made adjustable home made linkage to the trans. It switch perfect all gears and shifter indicator lines up perfect too.

Raceaprilia · 03-23-2015, 11:12 PM

And couple more of how Gibson headers run under truck linked to home made exhaust pipes. All pipes are Summit Racing parts including H pipe. Holder to the frame is placed somehow at balance point and does not apply no weight to the headers. Good deal for cheap and fast.

jcwieck85 · 03-24-2015, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raceaprilia

Thanks for the likes everyone.

The radiator mounts are stock from 87, I just cut tips away and weld in flat piece to make it hold the 05 radiator and shroud. Easy fix and does not look bad too.

Thanks Raceaprilia that sounds easy and looks good.

NewType72 · 03-25-2015, 11:28 AM

Incredible detail work, great job!

Raceaprilia · 06-23-2015, 05:21 PM

Got back to SC for couple weeks from Mexico where I work now and was able to take it out for a ride. Man I missed this truck past couple months. Ordered posi unit and 3.73 gears to rebuild complete rear end but not installed it yet. This will be on the list when I get back to Europe next year when work in Mexico is done.

Raceaprilia · 06-23-2015, 05:40 PM

This was last day of the red in the USA. At the moment it is in the process of getting overseas. Very excited to have unique american truck back home. I am sure people will love it there as well as they do in USA. Best part of it is that has all the mechanics already changed and will be low cost for years to come. Just hope that both toys get home safe.

tinydb84 · 06-24-2015, 01:07 AM

What do you do for a living if you dont mine me asking?

Raceaprilia · 07-12-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tinydb84

What do you do for a living if you dont mine me asking?

I worked as production manager in USA for our company from Europe. Now in Mexico I help with establishing production processes in new facility. More or less the same job but not as favorite location as USA for me

03-09-2015, 06:18 PM	#76
Raceaprilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 126	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Interior turned out good too. Put in all new window motors and lock mechanism plus switches. Panels and floors dyed black, new dash. Still need to change speedometer but this will be later project. I like just driving it for now! Attached Images __________________ Put a cover over it, have a beer or two, kool down, and look at it in a couple weeks, we all have to take a break! 64 Short Fleetside, 283, T5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572500 Faded 87 soon to be LS powered http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653667

03-09-2015, 08:51 PM	#77
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Sweet! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

03-09-2015, 10:20 PM	#78
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered You knocked that out quick! You weren't kidding about the "soon" part - looks great! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-12-2015, 02:24 AM	#79
l92powered77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: texas,2california Posts: 123	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered wow really nice stance that truck is sick! you have to post videos of it running and idling and all sorts or videos fly bys...etc . come on man lets hear those magnaflows!!!!

03-12-2015, 11:18 AM	#80
NorCalAnthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 208	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Dang dude that truck turned out nice! The whole thing looks great but I really like how the interior turned out. Great job

03-12-2015, 03:17 PM	#81
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Interior is too slick brother, you nailed it! __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

03-14-2015, 11:40 AM	#82
1969x11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: cedar bluff,al Posts: 29	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Well executed swap!!! Engine bay looks awesome not overly done. Perfect for a driver you can enjoy for a lifetime.

03-14-2015, 12:10 PM	#83
jcwieck85 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Salisbury, MA Posts: 3	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Raceaprilia in an earlier post you have pictures of top radiator mounts, were these stock or from another application? I am planning to use a radiator from 05 or 06 with the factory electric fans these mounts look like they would be perfect. Nice job on the swap! That interior looks sharp! Enjoy your new ride

03-23-2015, 11:05 PM	#85
Raceaprilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 126	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Couple more pics of the shifter linkage. I wanted to reuse stock 05 cable but then damaged it beyond usable. Used rod eyes and bend 1/2" round bar to clear the headers. Made adjustable home made linkage to the trans. It switch perfect all gears and shifter indicator lines up perfect too. Attached Images __________________ Put a cover over it, have a beer or two, kool down, and look at it in a couple weeks, we all have to take a break! 64 Short Fleetside, 283, T5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572500 Faded 87 soon to be LS powered http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653667

03-23-2015, 11:12 PM	#86
Raceaprilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 126	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered And couple more of how Gibson headers run under truck linked to home made exhaust pipes. All pipes are Summit Racing parts including H pipe. Holder to the frame is placed somehow at balance point and does not apply no weight to the headers. Good deal for cheap and fast. Attached Images __________________ Put a cover over it, have a beer or two, kool down, and look at it in a couple weeks, we all have to take a break! 64 Short Fleetside, 283, T5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572500 Faded 87 soon to be LS powered http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653667

03-25-2015, 11:28 AM	#88
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Incredible detail work, great job! __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

06-23-2015, 05:21 PM	#89
Raceaprilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 126	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered Got back to SC for couple weeks from Mexico where I work now and was able to take it out for a ride. Man I missed this truck past couple months. Ordered posi unit and 3.73 gears to rebuild complete rear end but not installed it yet. This will be on the list when I get back to Europe next year when work in Mexico is done. Attached Images __________________ Put a cover over it, have a beer or two, kool down, and look at it in a couple weeks, we all have to take a break! 64 Short Fleetside, 283, T5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572500 Faded 87 soon to be LS powered http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653667

06-23-2015, 05:40 PM	#90
Raceaprilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 126	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered This was last day of the red in the USA. At the moment it is in the process of getting overseas. Very excited to have unique american truck back home. I am sure people will love it there as well as they do in USA. Best part of it is that has all the mechanics already changed and will be low cost for years to come. Just hope that both toys get home safe. Attached Images __________________ Put a cover over it, have a beer or two, kool down, and look at it in a couple weeks, we all have to take a break! 64 Short Fleetside, 283, T5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572500 Faded 87 soon to be LS powered http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653667

06-24-2015, 01:07 AM	#91
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Faded 87 soon to be LS powered What do you do for a living if you dont mine me asking? __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy



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