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menace121978 · 03-28-2010, 09:27 PM

SWEET!!! nice job Josh! sure looks good in there. did you have to notch the frame rail for the manifold on the pass. side? cant even tell in the pics...

STOCKISH · 03-28-2010, 10:49 PM

I will just to be safe. It's not touching right now but it's darn close. Thanks for all the compliments guys.

85burb · 03-28-2010, 11:58 PM

Did the factory manifold fit good on passenger side?

menace121978 · 03-29-2010, 12:22 AM

thats what we were talking about. it fits really good but is SUPER close to the frame rail at the collector area.

79gmc5.3 · 03-29-2010, 06:20 AM

Man your close now. Can't wait to se the start up video

silvereagle07 · 03-29-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 79gmc5.3

Man your close now. Can't wait to se the start up video

Looks great Josh.

STOCKISH · 03-29-2010, 02:00 PM

Thanks fellas.

Jonboy · 03-29-2010, 09:08 AM

Looks great. How long until it is going?

Driveway Dreams · 03-30-2010, 12:06 AM

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Looks great Josh. I will PM you my number, just because. I might as well have people from the board to talk to in all ends of the US.

STOCKISH · 03-30-2010, 04:48 PM

Well if time allows tonight after my youngin goes to bed I am going to try to wrap and install my harness and maybe here it FIRE tonight!!! If it does it'll just be off carb cleaner but better than nothing. Heres hoping.

**nlped** · 03-30-2010, 05:18 PM

Good Luck!!!

JohnC · 03-30-2010, 08:48 PM

Looks awesome man.

menace121978 · 03-30-2010, 10:26 PM

well..... Did she fire?

STOCKISH · 03-30-2010, 10:48 PM

No fire tonight fellas. I did have time to wrap my harness and lengthen all the wires I needed to so I could route the harness where I wanted to. My girl was the best helper I could have asked for. She sat there all night and helped me solder and shrink wrap the whole thing! I am very impressed with the harness wrap. It's called F6 wrap if anyone wants to Google it. Heres the link to where I bought the stuff if anyone wants some. Here is the final product.

http://www.wirelm.com/page_1.html

menace121978 · 03-30-2010, 10:53 PM

looks really good Josh!

did you get the "f6 kit"? and are you routing everything in the cab or on the inner fender? hope mine looks that clean!!

menace121978 · 03-30-2010, 10:55 PM

oh yea, just wondering do you have to use the van's coolant reservoir? and how did you do your tranny cooler lines?

STOCKISH · 03-30-2010, 11:27 PM

I did get the F6 kit and added 6 feet of 2 inch to do the main section of the harness. I should have got 1 1/2" because the 2 inch was too big. I havent hooked up the trans cooler lines yet but I am actually thinking of just hooking them into the factory cooler on the radiator. I am not sure yet though.

STOCKISH · 03-30-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

oh yea, just wondering do you have to use the van's coolant reservoir? and how did you do your tranny cooler lines?

Silly question, why would I have to use the vans reservoir? Didnt know if there was something I'm not thinking about. I am just using the factory 86 reservoir now.

Jonboy · 03-31-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Silly question, why would I have to use the vans reservoir? Didnt know if there was something I'm not thinking about. I am just using the factory 86 reservoir now.

On the new trucks, the reservoir is where the radiator cap is, and it is pressurized. Using the original '86 radiator, it might not be an issue. WWBD (what would Bob do)?

STOCKISH · 03-31-2010, 09:05 AM

The reservoir on the donor was not where the cap is and was not pressurized. Had the cap on the radiator. I will be using the stock radiator and overflow bottle from the 86.

menace121978 · 03-31-2010, 04:50 AM

i dunno? i had just thought of it the other day when i seen the esky's reservoir on the side of the house. i have seen swaps where guys used it and even kept the little steam line that runs to it. just wondering is all...

**nlped** · 03-31-2010, 07:36 AM

Dennis, you need to get some sleep!

And this truck is going to be awesome!

menace121978 · 03-31-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Dennis, you need to get some sleep!

And this truck is going to be awesome!

thats the rumor! i'm going now!!

menace121978 · 03-31-2010, 02:54 PM

thanks for the info on the coolant tank guys. i had been wanting to ask but kept forgeting

glock35ipsc · 03-31-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Using the original '86 radiator, it might not be an issue. WWBD (what would Bob do)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I will be using the stock radiator and overflow bottle from the 86.

TWID!

The truck's original radiator, overflow tank, trans cooler lines to the original trans cooler, and the steam line to the radiator.

Mcbassin made a barbed adapter for me to run the steam hose to the heater hose nipple on the radiator. Works perfect!

The Jags That Run website sells a slick ventable machined piece that splices in to the upper radiator hose that the steam hose attaches to.

This isn't the one Mcbassin made, this was my first attempt, but it gives you the idea.

03-28-2010, 09:27 PM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build SWEET!!! nice job Josh! sure looks good in there. did you have to notch the frame rail for the manifold on the pass. side? cant even tell in the pics... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-28-2010, 10:49 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build I will just to be safe. It's not touching right now but it's darn close. Thanks for all the compliments guys. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-28-2010, 11:58 PM	#3
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Did the factory manifold fit good on passenger side? __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-29-2010, 12:22 AM	#4
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build thats what we were talking about. it fits really good but is SUPER close to the frame rail at the collector area. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-29-2010, 06:20 AM	#5
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Man your close now. Can't wait to se the start up video __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

03-29-2010, 02:00 PM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Thanks fellas. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-29-2010, 09:08 AM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Looks great. How long until it is going? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-30-2010, 12:06 AM	#9
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build B E A Utiful Looks great Josh. I will PM you my number, just because. I might as well have people from the board to talk to in all ends of the US. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-30-2010, 04:48 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Well if time allows tonight after my youngin goes to bed I am going to try to wrap and install my harness and maybe here it FIRE tonight!!! If it does it'll just be off carb cleaner but better than nothing. Heres hoping. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-30-2010, 05:18 PM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Good Luck!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-30-2010, 08:48 PM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Looks awesome man.

03-30-2010, 10:26 PM	#13
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build well..... Did she fire? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-30-2010, 10:48 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build No fire tonight fellas. I did have time to wrap my harness and lengthen all the wires I needed to so I could route the harness where I wanted to. My girl was the best helper I could have asked for. She sat there all night and helped me solder and shrink wrap the whole thing! I am very impressed with the harness wrap. It's called F6 wrap if anyone wants to Google it. Heres the link to where I bought the stuff if anyone wants some. Here is the final product. http://www.wirelm.com/page_1.html Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-30-2010, 10:53 PM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build looks really good Josh! did you get the "f6 kit"? and are you routing everything in the cab or on the inner fender? hope mine looks that clean!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-30-2010, 10:55 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build oh yea, just wondering do you have to use the van's coolant reservoir? and how did you do your tranny cooler lines? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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03-30-2010, 11:27 PM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build I did get the F6 kit and added 6 feet of 2 inch to do the main section of the harness. I should have got 1 1/2" because the 2 inch was too big. I havent hooked up the trans cooler lines yet but I am actually thinking of just hooking them into the factory cooler on the radiator. I am not sure yet though. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-31-2010, 09:05 AM	#20
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build The reservoir on the donor was not where the cap is and was not pressurized. Had the cap on the radiator. I will be using the stock radiator and overflow bottle from the 86. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-31-2010, 04:50 AM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build i dunno? i had just thought of it the other day when i seen the esky's reservoir on the side of the house. i have seen swaps where guys used it and even kept the little steam line that runs to it. just wondering is all... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-31-2010, 07:36 AM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Dennis, you need to get some sleep! And this truck is going to be awesome! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-31-2010, 02:54 PM	#24
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build thanks for the info on the coolant tank guys. i had been wanting to ask but kept forgeting __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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