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CaliforniaDaddy · 06-21-2014, 05:18 AM

I think I just Jizzed in my pants

CharlieSheen · 06-21-2014, 08:04 AM

When you are done jizzing(lol)....

You may want to check out the "49 ls1" thread by skymangs.Lot of great step by step info on LS swap on these trucks.Also one of the most talented,hard working and helpful folks on here.All of his threads are chock full of great info,I saw you were interested in a 5.3/4L60e in yours.

CaliforniaDaddy · 06-21-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlieSheen

When you are done jizzing(lol)....

You may want to check out the "49 ls1" thread by skymangs.Lot of great step by step info on LS swap on these trucks.Also one of the most talented,hard working and helpful folks on here.All of his threads are chock full of great info,I saw you were interested in a 5.3/4L60e in yours.

Yes, I can get my hands on a full swap, 5.3l 4l60e ECU and harness for 800.00

CaliforniaDaddy · 06-21-2014, 08:20 PM

Im going tomorrow morning to go pull the swap out of a Tahoe, What all will I need from the donor truck besides Engine Trans ECU and Harness??

lower50's · 11-09-2015, 09:11 PM

Sweet Burb!! Is this the same burb that is driving behind a '48 chevy with a 4bt on youtube? Do you have a thread for the 48?

48ChevBagged · 11-09-2015, 09:49 PM

Yes it is. I have a thread on here somewhere but rarely get on here. Check me out on instagram under smittys speed shop or on Facebook under smittys speed shop and used cars. Thanks

**youngrodder** · 11-09-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 48ChevBagged

Yes it is. I have a thread on here somewhere but rarely get on here. Check me out on instagram under smittys speed shop or on Facebook under smittys speed shop and used cars. Thanks

What yr s-10 is your gas tank from your burb from?

Marc

lower50's · 11-10-2015, 04:37 PM

Liked your shop on FB

**Advanced Design** · 01-05-2016, 08:51 PM

I sent Him a message through FB and he advised it is an S10 Blazer tank. More square than others.

**youngrodder** · 01-05-2016, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I sent Him a message through FB and he advised it is an S10 Blazer tank. More square than others.

Any idea what yr?

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 01-05-2016, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Any idea what yr?

Marc

He didn't say Marc. Figured I could identify one based on which one would fit best. He also used a floor fill.

99 to Life · 01-05-2016, 11:39 PM

this is what I used in my last build on ebay for like $63 shipped, cant beat it.

Capacity: 20 Gallons/76 Liters
Dimensions: 33 X 22 X 10-1/2 inches
Depth of bottom half - 5-1/4 inches

Not correct for Fuel Injected models

Includes the lock ring and gasket for the sending unit.

Brand NEW fitting for the following years and models:
1985 Chevy Blazer S10 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.
1983-84 Chevy Blazer S10 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.
1985 GMC Jimmy S-15 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.
1983-84 GMC Jimmy S-15 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.

**Advanced Design** · 01-06-2016, 10:50 PM

Thanks 99! Good info for me to check out. That might be a little wide...gotta get home and measure. Day job taking all my time again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

this is what I used in my last build on ebay for like $63 shipped, cant beat it.

Capacity: 20 Gallons/76 Liters
Dimensions: 33 X 22 X 10-1/2 inches
Depth of bottom half - 5-1/4 inches

Not correct for Fuel Injected models

Includes the lock ring and gasket for the sending unit.

Brand NEW fitting for the following years and models:
1985 Chevy Blazer S10 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.
1983-84 Chevy Blazer S10 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.
1985 GMC Jimmy S-15 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.
1983-84 GMC Jimmy S-15 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I.

99 to Life · 01-06-2016, 11:08 PM

it should fit between rails fine, but depends on how much room you have in the back and your setup

06-21-2014, 05:18 AM	#51
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap I think I just Jizzed in my pants

06-21-2014, 08:04 AM	#52
CharlieSheen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY,NY Posts: 107	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap When you are done jizzing(lol).... You may want to check out the "49 ls1" thread by skymangs.Lot of great step by step info on LS swap on these trucks.Also one of the most talented,hard working and helpful folks on here.All of his threads are chock full of great info,I saw you were interested in a 5.3/4L60e in yours.

06-21-2014, 08:20 PM	#54
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap Im going tomorrow morning to go pull the swap out of a Tahoe, What all will I need from the donor truck besides Engine Trans ECU and Harness??

11-09-2015, 09:11 PM	#55
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap Sweet Burb!! Is this the same burb that is driving behind a '48 chevy with a 4bt on youtube? Do you have a thread for the 48? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-09-2015, 09:49 PM	#56
48ChevBagged Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Valdese NC Posts: 151	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap Yes it is. I have a thread on here somewhere but rarely get on here. Check me out on instagram under smittys speed shop or on Facebook under smittys speed shop and used cars. Thanks __________________ 51 Chevy Truck S-10 Chassis Bagged http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545820 49 Burb with a 5.3 LS swap http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612572 Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smitt...s/252838673654

11-10-2015, 04:37 PM	#58
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap Liked your shop on FB __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

01-05-2016, 08:51 PM	#59
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap I sent Him a message through FB and he advised it is an S10 Blazer tank. More square than others. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-05-2016, 11:39 PM	#62
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap this is what I used in my last build on ebay for like $63 shipped, cant beat it. Capacity: 20 Gallons/76 Liters Dimensions: 33 X 22 X 10-1/2 inches Depth of bottom half - 5-1/4 inches Not correct for Fuel Injected models Includes the lock ring and gasket for the sending unit. Brand NEW fitting for the following years and models: 1985 Chevy Blazer S10 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I. 1983-84 Chevy Blazer S10 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I. 1985 GMC Jimmy S-15 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I. 1983-84 GMC Jimmy S-15 Fuel Tank 20 Gal non F.I. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

01-06-2016, 11:08 PM	#64
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap it should fit between rails fine, but depends on how much room you have in the back and your setup __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com



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