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68 short step · 07-08-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

68 short step:

, I understand that you used aluminum paint; but what paint did you use on the motor and tranny? (rattle can or mix from a paint supplier?) Second, how did those headers work out for clearance? I am looking for headers to fit the LS-1 that I have for my 68 project. I was considering the S&P headers. Third, where did the air intake setup come from; did you make it or is it a factory setup that you have adapted? (If you made it, where did you get the tubing?) Can you eleborate on the steam vent on the water pump? Where did you take the line after connecting to the pump? I am trying to figure out all of what I need for the LS-1 to make it good. I already have a "Be-Cool Radiator fitted for a LS series motor. I haven't even started thinking about a fuel tank--looks like the Fuel Cell Guy did you right.

1) rattle can PN 1615 high temp aluminum
2) pg.5 of this thread post #105
3)kennedy off road, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...1397QQtcZphoto
after connecting it to the pump, it goes to the steam tube thats connected to the heads..
also a big help is ls1tech.com, "conversion and hybrids" forum

piecesparts · 07-08-2007, 11:19 AM

Thanks for the reply on the other items. As one looks at your build it creates so many other questions, are you open for more? What type of header flange did you use for connecting your pipes to the headers and where are they available at? Also, what brand of rotors did you put on the front spindles?
As you can see, I have along way to go yet.

68 short step · 07-08-2007, 12:41 PM

exhaust clamps are called "v-band clamps" they are a 1 bolt design that DONT leak...summit sells them in diffrent sizes, i used the 3" ones...
brand of rotors i dont know, what ever brand CPP uses on there complete disc brake kits..

piecesparts · 07-08-2007, 01:22 PM

Thanks a whole bunch

piecesparts · 07-08-2007, 08:28 PM

Looking deeper into your forum and it just draws you in further. Excellent work and good discussions on your work.

The Pacesetter headers that you used, were they the ones that is listed as the "Quick Trip" RACE units (without the A.I.R. or EGR). My LS-1 is out of a 2000 Firebird and this should work well with it. I did not see any hookups on your tubes, with the exception of the O2 bungs. Does anyone have Fuel Cell Guy's E-mail?

68 short step · 07-08-2007, 10:11 PM

yes its the race style ones...
fuelcellguy@juno.com

*72CSTC5* · 07-09-2007, 11:47 PM

Working on your hood tonight Don

*72CSTC5* · 07-10-2007, 12:41 AM

Ok Don here is the good fender of the two that I could save. Welded up all of the holes that you wanted. No turning back now! Naw, nothing a drill bit can't reverse.

*72CSTC5* · 07-10-2007, 12:44 AM

Oh I almost forgot, my new computer friend "Paris". Found her last Saturday at the shop. She just wondered in and we "connected"! I don't even like cats but she will not leave my side now.

killer71 · 07-10-2007, 07:03 AM

You have a new friend "Paris" with a "cat"? Does she let you play with her cat?

*72CSTC5* · 07-10-2007, 12:49 PM

I wish it was the "other" Paris.

killer71 · 07-10-2007, 01:12 PM

Meowwww!!!!

randomhero472 · 07-10-2007, 01:22 PM

Thats Hot

killer71 · 07-10-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

I wish it was the "other" Paris.

DANG, I JUST REALIZED THAT PARIS IS THE CAT, RIGHT?

*72CSTC5* · 07-10-2007, 01:45 PM

Yes

68 short step · 07-23-2007, 10:26 PM

updates????

*72CSTC5* · 07-23-2007, 10:34 PM

was bodyworking your hood, fender, and rear fenders tonight, camera is at work. Got the heck out of there tonight and left my briefcase. Will post pics for you tomorrow night when I get home!! The rear fenders are a job. I think they either got beat up with a sack of golf balls or one of those famous Dallas hail storms! LOL!

68 short step · 07-23-2007, 10:39 PM

mabey a tulsa oklahoma hail storm... bout 4 years ago it dropped 10 inches of hail in 1 hour near the no. tulsa owasso area..so there may be some truth to that theory..

*72CSTC5* · 07-24-2007, 11:00 PM

I know everyone has seen pics of bodywork but these are just to update my customer.

killer71 · 07-24-2007, 11:53 PM

And future customer! I was waitin on these all day and you came through! I knew you wouldn't let us down.

*72CSTC5* · 07-25-2007, 10:27 AM

More progress tonight, looks like I will get home earlier today. Not too much to deliver today at work.

killer71 · 07-31-2007, 09:07 PM

Carlos show us some

68 short step · 07-31-2007, 09:32 PM

watahyahknow · 08-01-2007, 02:38 AM

and we dont mean youre new teeth

hyde · 08-02-2007, 03:03 PM

Get to work Los....

07-08-2007, 11:19 AM	#252
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Thanks for the reply on the other items. As one looks at your build it creates so many other questions, are you open for more? What type of header flange did you use for connecting your pipes to the headers and where are they available at? Also, what brand of rotors did you put on the front spindles? As you can see, I have along way to go yet. Attached Images

07-08-2007, 12:41 PM	#253
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) exhaust clamps are called "v-band clamps" they are a 1 bolt design that DONT leak...summit sells them in diffrent sizes, i used the 3" ones... brand of rotors i dont know, what ever brand CPP uses on there complete disc brake kits..

07-08-2007, 01:22 PM	#254
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Thanks a whole bunch

07-08-2007, 08:28 PM	#255
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Looking deeper into your forum and it just draws you in further. Excellent work and good discussions on your work. The Pacesetter headers that you used, were they the ones that is listed as the "Quick Trip" RACE units (without the A.I.R. or EGR). My LS-1 is out of a 2000 Firebird and this should work well with it. I did not see any hookups on your tubes, with the exception of the O2 bungs. Does anyone have Fuel Cell Guy's E-mail?

07-08-2007, 10:11 PM	#256
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) yes its the race style ones... fuelcellguy@juno.com

07-09-2007, 11:47 PM	#257
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Working on your hood tonight Don Attached Images

07-10-2007, 12:41 AM	#258
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Ok Don here is the good fender of the two that I could save. Welded up all of the holes that you wanted. No turning back now! Naw, nothing a drill bit can't reverse. Attached Images

07-10-2007, 12:44 AM	#259
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Oh I almost forgot, my new computer friend "Paris". Found her last Saturday at the shop. She just wondered in and we "connected"! I don't even like cats but she will not leave my side now. Attached Images

07-10-2007, 07:03 AM	#260
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) You have a new friend "Paris" with a "cat"? Does she let you play with her cat? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-10-2007, 12:49 PM	#261
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) I wish it was the "other" Paris.

07-10-2007, 01:12 PM	#262
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Meowwww!!!! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-10-2007, 01:22 PM	#263
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Thats Hot __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-10-2007, 01:45 PM	#265
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Yes

07-23-2007, 10:26 PM	#266
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) updates????

07-23-2007, 10:34 PM	#267
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) was bodyworking your hood, fender, and rear fenders tonight, camera is at work. Got the heck out of there tonight and left my briefcase. Will post pics for you tomorrow night when I get home!! The rear fenders are a job. I think they either got beat up with a sack of golf balls or one of those famous Dallas hail storms! LOL!



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07-23-2007, 10:39 PM	#268
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) mabey a tulsa oklahoma hail storm... bout 4 years ago it dropped 10 inches of hail in 1 hour near the no. tulsa owasso area..so there may be some truth to that theory..

07-24-2007, 11:00 PM	#269
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) I know everyone has seen pics of bodywork but these are just to update my customer. Attached Images

07-24-2007, 11:53 PM	#270
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) And future customer! I was waitin on these all day and you came through! I knew you wouldn't let us down. __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-25-2007, 10:27 AM	#271
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) More progress tonight, looks like I will get home earlier today. Not too much to deliver today at work.

07-31-2007, 09:07 PM	#272
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Carlos show us some __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-31-2007, 09:32 PM	#273
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08-01-2007, 02:38 AM	#274
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) and we dont mean youre new teeth __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

08-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#275
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