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OutlawDrifter · 06-22-2018, 12:34 PM

Wow, just wow. Didn't even know GMC had a version of the Cameo.

Nice execution! Is it a 5.3 or 6.0? I prefer the fleetside beds, and yours is just the bees knees!

rapid49 · 07-30-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Wow, just wow. Didn't even know GMC had a version of the Cameo.

Nice execution! Is it a 5.3 or 6.0? I prefer the fleetside beds, and yours is just the bees knees!

It's a 4.8 . Hopefully we will replace that with something a little more powerful . The little 4.8 is high millage but runs great and has given me no issues. This is my daily.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-30-2018, 09:57 PM

I've enjoyed your thread since you started it. Great work. Will final paint be solid red or will you return to the factory two tone scheme? Red with white in the right places would look great. or even red and silver to go with your trailer!

For what it's worth, the guy that installed my 6.0 said he's done dozens of LS swaps and in all but one they've all been fine inside even the few he's used that were high mileage. one had 180k miles and another had 203k miles. HJe claims the one with 180k still had remnants of hone marks in the cylinder bores! I don't know how many miles your 4.8 has but I'd run it as long as you can since it's been so reliable for you. it produced WAAY more power than these trucks ever had originally.

rapid49 · 07-31-2018, 08:17 AM

[QUOTE=Dan in Pasadena;8312338]I've enjoyed your thread since you started it. Great work. Will final paint be solid red or will you return to the factory two tone scheme? Red with white in the right places would look great. or even red and silver to go with your trailer!

For what it's worth, the guy that installed my 6.0 said he's done dozens of LS swaps and in all but one they've all been fine inside even the few he's used that were high mileage. one had 180k miles and another had 203k miles. HJe claims the one with 180k still had remnants of hone marks in the cylinder bores! I don't know how many miles your 4.8 has but I'd run it as long as you can since it's been so reliable for you. it produced WAAY more power than these trucks ever had originally.[/QUOTE
My plan for the paint ,if I ever get the bodywork finished , is satin black with gloss black trim. The section around the door glass and back window will be red. This is subject to change,LOL.
My 4.8 was showing 280k when I pulled it out of a 03 silverado. It seems to be in great shap, as I beat the snot out of it regularly . I have been doing some autocross lately , and continue to drive it to work everyday. The comresion is good it uses no oil between changes ! I'm lovin it !
BTW your truck is awsome !

06-22-2018, 12:34 PM	#51
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: My 56 Suburban Carrier Wow, just wow. Didn't even know GMC had a version of the Cameo. Nice execution! Is it a 5.3 or 6.0? I prefer the fleetside beds, and yours is just the bees knees! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

07-30-2018, 09:57 PM	#53
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: My 56 Suburban Carrier I've enjoyed your thread since you started it. Great work. Will final paint be solid red or will you return to the factory two tone scheme? Red with white in the right places would look great. or even red and silver to go with your trailer! For what it's worth, the guy that installed my 6.0 said he's done dozens of LS swaps and in all but one they've all been fine inside even the few he's used that were high mileage. one had 180k miles and another had 203k miles. HJe claims the one with 180k still had remnants of hone marks in the cylinder bores! I don't know how many miles your 4.8 has but I'd run it as long as you can since it's been so reliable for you. it produced WAAY more power than these trucks ever had originally. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

07-31-2018, 08:17 AM	#54
rapid49 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Orleans La. Posts: 82	Re: My 56 Suburban Carrier [QUOTE=Dan in Pasadena;8312338]I've enjoyed your thread since you started it. Great work. Will final paint be solid red or will you return to the factory two tone scheme? Red with white in the right places would look great. or even red and silver to go with your trailer! For what it's worth, the guy that installed my 6.0 said he's done dozens of LS swaps and in all but one they've all been fine inside even the few he's used that were high mileage. one had 180k miles and another had 203k miles. HJe claims the one with 180k still had remnants of hone marks in the cylinder bores! I don't know how many miles your 4.8 has but I'd run it as long as you can since it's been so reliable for you. it produced WAAY more power than these trucks ever had originally.[/QUOTE My plan for the paint ,if I ever get the bodywork finished , is satin black with gloss black trim. The section around the door glass and back window will be red. This is subject to change,LOL. My 4.8 was showing 280k when I pulled it out of a 03 silverado. It seems to be in great shap, as I beat the snot out of it regularly . I have been doing some autocross lately , and continue to drive it to work everyday. The comresion is good it uses no oil between changes ! I'm lovin it ! BTW your truck is awsome ! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740665



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