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Old 04-22-2010, 12:54 AM   #226
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

started on the firewall template hopefully I knock this out tomorow. I'm using 16 gage sheet metal. Took these low res pics with my phone.
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Old 04-22-2010, 12:05 PM   #227
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beastin man!
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Old 04-23-2010, 12:31 AM   #228
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I finished the firewall today I drilled some holes for spot welds then I welded the edges. Tomorow I will work on closing the cowl screen.
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Old 04-23-2010, 12:57 PM   #229
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Nice! Looks good.
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Old 04-23-2010, 09:05 PM   #230
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Awesome trucks! Have you considered one of the brake booster relocation kits?
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Old 04-24-2010, 12:06 AM   #231
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

here is one that i may check out, i'm currently gathering parts for my truck
hopefully will get started and put my build thread up in the next few weeks

http://www.scottshotrods.com/UnderDashPedalAssembly.asp
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Old 04-24-2010, 12:07 AM   #232
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Awesome trucks! Have you considered one of the brake booster relocation kits?
Yeah im trying to fit it somewere in my schedule
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Old 04-24-2010, 12:28 AM   #233
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Today I sealed the cowl screen, and wiper openings, still need to finish grinding the welds
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Old 04-24-2010, 02:05 AM   #234
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looks awesome man!
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Old 04-24-2010, 12:44 PM   #235
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Old 04-25-2010, 10:00 PM   #236
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looks great!
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Old 04-28-2010, 01:30 AM   #237
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Today I got the under dash pedal assembly . I also pickd up the mini 7" booster from CPP it accepts any standard corvette style master cylinder. the original stock booster will not work. This kit requires some fab work and welding and some fab work to the gas pedal to mount to the inner fire wall. I knocked out the booster. I still need more time to finish this one but here are a few pics.
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Old 04-28-2010, 11:10 AM   #238
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Today I got the under dash pedal assembly I went to Scotts Hotrods shop to pick it up since its only 20 minutes away from my place. There was like 15 sweet rides at the shop that were being workd on. Back to buisness, the kit is engeneered and well built with quality welds that consists of a frame and a pedal assembly. I also pickd up the mini 7" booster from CPP it accepts any standard corvette style master cylinder.NOTE the original stock booster will not work. This kit requires some fab work and welding and some fab work to the gas pedal to mount to the inner fire wall. I can confirm that this kit will fit a 1973 Chevrolet C10. I knocked out the booster and cut the rim and bolts from the original location. I still need more time to finish this one but here are a few pics.
cool! Can't wait to see more
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Old 04-28-2010, 01:03 PM   #239
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Very nice progress! looking good!
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Old 04-30-2010, 01:48 AM   #240
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so i finished patchin the firewall were the booster was still need to finish the grinding. I also patchd the holes from the sun vizors and the other small screw holes from the trim pieces, I plan to leave the interior space exposed painted surface no ulpstery or trim peces and for the doors i will fab some panels from aluminim, trying to get a raw industrial type of feeling. Here are some crappy pics from my phone
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Old 04-30-2010, 09:57 AM   #241
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

You're makin' great progress, And it's going to look great!

It's nice to see that other folks doing these projects aren't exactly expert welders. No offense intented as I am just starting to get a feel for my MIG welder, and my welds make yours look like Nathan Porter's. I was always told the only difference between a great welder and a mediocre welder is a great grinder .
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Old 04-30-2010, 10:47 AM   #242
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I was always told the only difference between a great welder and a mediocre welder is a great grinder .
A great welder doesn't own a grinder.




I have 5 set up and ready to go at all times!
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Old 04-30-2010, 11:15 AM   #243
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I have 4 grinders
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4 here too
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Old 04-30-2010, 11:25 AM   #245
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I guess you two weld better than me then!
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Lol...
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Old 05-17-2010, 02:19 AM   #247
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update i finally got to the fenders took me a while to get them just right the gap at the bottom were it meets the wheel tubs is down to 1/4 or so and finished installing the booster relocator. I welded sum angle iorn and drilled the extruding part to make it removalble if ever needed
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Old 05-17-2010, 02:22 AM   #248
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Old 05-17-2010, 02:25 AM   #249
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still need to install a lockar spoon gas pedal
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Old 05-17-2010, 02:32 AM   #250
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as for the radiator core support i shaved all the holes including the battery tray as i will relocate the battery and trimmed the lip that is around the radiator opening as I want it to sit flush.
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