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LS short box · 09-02-2015, 11:00 PM

Well it's a start, I purchased a very nice rust free SWB frame and running gear. Also brought home a low mileage 6.2 L92.

Last weekend stripped all the brackets off the frame getting it ready for sand blasting.

So the hunt is on for a rust free cab and front sheet metal.

I'm a big time LS fan with a number LS swaps under my belt.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help.

C10_ustacould · 09-03-2015, 03:46 PM

Welcome to the board...

This is a link to a '71 cab I'm selling. I has had all the rust removed as well as some custom touches, PM if interested.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674992

LS short box · 09-04-2015, 08:56 AM

Thanks I am really looking forward to the build.

I have looked at your cab more than once in the parts for sale section. It looks very nice. My biggest stumbling block is that the cab does not come with a title. I'm in MN and MN is very tough on no title vehicles. At minimum it would have to be bonded for at least three years. That it was bonded stays with the title forever. Not saying it can't be done it just a lot of hassle dealing with the state. Second is just getting it to MN. Unless I drive down and pick it up it would need to be crated to protect it and then truck freight.

No question the cab is very nice and is tempting. I totally understand the craftsmanship it takes to do that nice of metal work.

Regards,

C10_ustacould · 09-04-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

Thanks I am really looking forward to the build.

I have looked at your cab more than once in the parts for sale section. It looks very nice. My biggest stumbling block is that the cab does not come with a title. I'm in MN and MN is very tough on no title vehicles. At minimum it would have to be bonded for at least three years. That it was bonded stays with the title forever. Not saying it can't be done it just a lot of hassle dealing with the state. Second is just getting it to MN. Unless I drive down and pick it up it would need to be crated to protect it and then truck freight.

No question the cab is very nice and is tempting. I totally understand the craftsmanship it takes to do that nice of metal work.

Regards,

PM Sent

1ATony · 09-11-2015, 09:31 AM

welcome to the site

Tony

LS short box · 01-04-2020, 11:18 PM

Hello everyone. I'm back!

My 68 has been a great project. For the last two years I've be running a built LS1 and a T56 Magnum. I am currently converting to a built 4L60E. I'm getting old. Shifting was fun for a while. I will post some pics of the current build in the next few days.

macstaples · 01-17-2020, 06:23 PM

Welcome back. I was kind of surprised to see a post from someone nearby. Sounds like a great project. I've got a '72 K10 that I'm kicking around attempting to LS-swap.

LS short box · 05-16-2020, 08:56 PM

Here's a couple pics of the truck.
Conversion to 4L60E complete.
Also added 14" Z06 brakes in the front.

chuckelove · 05-17-2020, 12:42 AM

Man, that is clean!

rowdy11 · 05-18-2020, 04:48 PM

Beautiful job! Where the heck are you hiding all the harness wiring for the LS? I just got mine out of the box to start wiring and I'm not sure where I can route it all!

LS short box · 05-18-2020, 09:32 PM

To Macstaples just let me know if you need help with the LS swap. I've done a number of them.

To Rowdy11. I mounted the ecm and relays behind the glove box. Used a "stock" ecm holder and made a couple of brackets to hold them. Had to mod the glove box liner to reduce its depth. Still have 3/4 of a glove box. My truck has the stock heater box so I routed the LS engine harness over the top of the interior heater box and out thru firewall as low as possible. If you look closely at the pic you can just see the top of grommet just over the back of the right side plastic coil cover. If you are standing in front of the truck with the hood open you can see a small part of the harness. I did same with the chassis wiring harness so you can't see any wires from to back.

rowdy11 · 05-20-2020, 11:39 PM

That’s awesome info thank you!

Wellmerling · 06-01-2020, 11:38 PM

Wow GR8 JOB! I can't wait to start my swap. Would a 6 speed be much more difficult than the 4L60E?

LS short box · 06-02-2020, 04:49 PM

The truck was a stick to begin with so I had the pedals. I used Captain Fab linkage and master cylinder kit. It worked great.
I would say stick or auto are about the same amount of work. With a T56 you need a high hump trans cover for clearance. The auto you have run trans cooler lines and mount a cooler.

09-02-2015, 11:00 PM	#1
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,977	67 -72 frame and running gear Well it's a start, I purchased a very nice rust free SWB frame and running gear. Also brought home a low mileage 6.2 L92. Last weekend stripped all the brackets off the frame getting it ready for sand blasting. So the hunt is on for a rust free cab and front sheet metal. I'm a big time LS fan with a number LS swaps under my belt. Thanks in advance for everyone's help.

09-03-2015, 03:46 PM	#2
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Welcome to the board... This is a link to a '71 cab I'm selling. I has had all the rust removed as well as some custom touches, PM if interested. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674992 __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-04-2015, 08:56 AM	#3
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,977	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Thanks I am really looking forward to the build. I have looked at your cab more than once in the parts for sale section. It looks very nice. My biggest stumbling block is that the cab does not come with a title. I'm in MN and MN is very tough on no title vehicles. At minimum it would have to be bonded for at least three years. That it was bonded stays with the title forever. Not saying it can't be done it just a lot of hassle dealing with the state. Second is just getting it to MN. Unless I drive down and pick it up it would need to be crated to protect it and then truck freight. No question the cab is very nice and is tempting. I totally understand the craftsmanship it takes to do that nice of metal work. Regards,

09-11-2015, 09:31 AM	#5
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear welcome to the site Tony

01-04-2020, 11:18 PM	#6
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,977	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Hello everyone. I'm back! My 68 has been a great project. For the last two years I've be running a built LS1 and a T56 Magnum. I am currently converting to a built 4L60E. I'm getting old. Shifting was fun for a while. I will post some pics of the current build in the next few days.

01-17-2020, 06:23 PM	#7
macstaples Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 5	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Welcome back. I was kind of surprised to see a post from someone nearby. Sounds like a great project. I've got a '72 K10 that I'm kicking around attempting to LS-swap.

05-16-2020, 08:56 PM	#8
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,977	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Here's a couple pics of the truck. Conversion to 4L60E complete. Also added 14" Z06 brakes in the front. Attached Images

05-17-2020, 12:42 AM	#9
chuckelove Registered User Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Man, that is clean!

05-18-2020, 04:48 PM	#10
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Beautiful job! Where the heck are you hiding all the harness wiring for the LS? I just got mine out of the box to start wiring and I'm not sure where I can route it all! __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

05-18-2020, 09:32 PM	#11
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,977	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear To Macstaples just let me know if you need help with the LS swap. I've done a number of them. To Rowdy11. I mounted the ecm and relays behind the glove box. Used a "stock" ecm holder and made a couple of brackets to hold them. Had to mod the glove box liner to reduce its depth. Still have 3/4 of a glove box. My truck has the stock heater box so I routed the LS engine harness over the top of the interior heater box and out thru firewall as low as possible. If you look closely at the pic you can just see the top of grommet just over the back of the right side plastic coil cover. If you are standing in front of the truck with the hood open you can see a small part of the harness. I did same with the chassis wiring harness so you can't see any wires from to back.

05-20-2020, 11:39 PM	#12
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear That’s awesome info thank you! __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

06-01-2020, 11:38 PM	#13
Wellmerling Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Palmdale, California Posts: 3	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear Wow GR8 JOB! I can't wait to start my swap. Would a 6 speed be much more difficult than the 4L60E? __________________ 1972 K5 BLAZER CST 1972 K10 SWB

06-02-2020, 04:49 PM	#14
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,977	Re: 67 -72 frame and running gear The truck was a stick to begin with so I had the pedals. I used Captain Fab linkage and master cylinder kit. It worked great. I would say stick or auto are about the same amount of work. With a T56 you need a high hump trans cover for clearance. The auto you have run trans cooler lines and mount a cooler.



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