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**Getter-Done** · 06-09-2021, 11:28 PM

Thanks 57taskforce

You have a Great Heart.

That truck will live another Day

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**57taskforce** · 06-10-2021, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Thanks 57taskforce

You have a Great Heart.

That truck will live another Day

.

I’m going to pm you my wife’s number; can you relay that part about me having a great heart? I’m confident she is quite skeptical most of the time

JK!

72c20customcamper · 06-10-2021, 08:35 AM

Great buy . This would be a perfect truck for an LS swap.

weq92f · 06-10-2021, 09:03 AM

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Nice truck.

Half the "swap" is already done!

-klb

Thundarr · 06-10-2021, 09:03 AM

Now that my white GMC is running cool, I can keep her as is.

Big Blue will definitely get an LS conversion. It will be a first for me, so I am open to suggestions.

Davidf · 06-10-2021, 09:11 AM

Congrats on the "new" truck. Good decision on the LS swap. I am nearing the later stages of my swap into my '71 lwb. Hop on over to the 'LSx Swap" forum and read up.

Since you have a factory air truck, I highly recommend you keep the LS low mount a/c compressor. Use the Hooker Blackheart mounts and cross member and your compressor will clear the frame easily and the engine/trans will retain proper driveline angles. Plus, no modification to the mounts or a/c bracket. I also am changing to a more modern accumulator/orifice tube a/c system to work better with cycling a/c compressor. I am controlling the compressor through the ECM.

I also highly suggest you buy an entire running vehicle as a donor for the swap. It is amazing how many parts you can scavenge from the donor.

My build will cost just under $4k with me doing all the work. Large $ chunks are for specialty items like a $315 analog speedometer drive...I'm keeping my '71 gauges.

lts70 · 06-10-2021, 09:50 AM

Nice buy on the blue beast. Great to see the forum helping each other out.

David, my boy is putting an LS in his 68 and having problems with the ac compressor clearing. The motor already had conversion mounts on it when we got it that have two possible positions. I would love to be able to leave the compressor down low. Can you post a link of the mounts that make this possible?

**RenoKeene** · 06-10-2021, 10:46 AM

Very well done! Congrats to all involved.

Davidf · 06-10-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

Nice buy on the blue beast. Great to see the forum helping each other out.

David, my boy is putting an LS in his 68 and having problems with the ac compressor clearing. The motor already had conversion mounts on it when we got it that have two possible positions. I would love to be able to leave the compressor down low. Can you post a link of the mounts that make this possible?

Here you go, Hooker Blackheart:
https://www.holley.com/brands/hooker...ap_components/

Not sure if a '68 has the wide or narrow frame rails...but Hooker makes the mounts for either. My experience was that no clearance issues with compressor. But, since the Blachheart mounts the engine low, the PS pump required a bit of trimming on my narrow frame rails.

notsolo · 06-12-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

Nice buy on the blue beast. Great to see the forum helping each other out.

David, my boy is putting an LS in his 68 and having problems with the ac compressor clearing. The motor already had conversion mounts on it when we got it that have two possible positions. I would love to be able to leave the compressor down low. Can you post a link of the mounts that make this possible?

Check the LS section, several option on motor mounts. I used $30 adapter plate, trimmed off forward hole. OEM motor mounts and stands in back hole. Compressor is not in this photo, it's tight and will need some custom hoses........Thundarr, nice save

**LockDoc** · 06-10-2021, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Thundarr

Now that my white GMC is running cool, I can keep her as is.

Big Blue will definitely get an LS conversion. It will be a first for me, so I am open to suggestions.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=-1&f=206

Like DavidF said, read, read, read, and follow some of the links, and read, read, read some more....

LockDoc

06-09-2021, 11:28 PM	#1
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,721	Re: Someone save this truck Thanks 57taskforce You have a Great Heart. That truck will live another Day . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

06-10-2021, 08:35 AM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,966	Re: Someone save this truck Great buy . This would be a perfect truck for an LS swap. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-10-2021, 09:03 AM	#4
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,380	Re: Someone save this truck . Nice truck. Half the "swap" is already done! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

06-10-2021, 09:03 AM	#5
Thundarr Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coppell, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Someone save this truck Now that my white GMC is running cool, I can keep her as is. Big Blue will definitely get an LS conversion. It will be a first for me, so I am open to suggestions. __________________ 1971 GMC C15 Sierra Grande SWB 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 2018 GMC Yukon Denali

06-10-2021, 09:11 AM	#6
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Someone save this truck Congrats on the "new" truck. Good decision on the LS swap. I am nearing the later stages of my swap into my '71 lwb. Hop on over to the 'LSx Swap" forum and read up. Since you have a factory air truck, I highly recommend you keep the LS low mount a/c compressor. Use the Hooker Blackheart mounts and cross member and your compressor will clear the frame easily and the engine/trans will retain proper driveline angles. Plus, no modification to the mounts or a/c bracket. I also am changing to a more modern accumulator/orifice tube a/c system to work better with cycling a/c compressor. I am controlling the compressor through the ECM. I also highly suggest you buy an entire running vehicle as a donor for the swap. It is amazing how many parts you can scavenge from the donor. My build will cost just under $4k with me doing all the work. Large $ chunks are for specialty items like a $315 analog speedometer drive...I'm keeping my '71 gauges.

06-10-2021, 09:50 AM	#7
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Someone save this truck Nice buy on the blue beast. Great to see the forum helping each other out. David, my boy is putting an LS in his 68 and having problems with the ac compressor clearing. The motor already had conversion mounts on it when we got it that have two possible positions. I would love to be able to leave the compressor down low. Can you post a link of the mounts that make this possible? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

06-10-2021, 10:46 AM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: Someone save this truck Very well done! Congrats to all involved. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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