1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Did your headers come in yet.

I wish, they haven't even shipped yet.
The Lokar engine dipstick gets delivered tomorrow though.

[Xeen]

Hey all;
I have an update on the headers they will be delivered tomorrow.
The Lokar engine dipstick was delivered today.

[gdavis]

Hey Brian I took the perch off like we talked about and welded it up. Tomorrow I will install it and be done with it.

[Xeen]

Hey all;
Update on the Headers.
Doug Thorley screwed up the shipping adress so after 3 days it went nowhere, and since customer service isn't what it used to be they won't make up the mistake by overnighting it at their expense, I don't expect to see them untill Monday or Tuesday.

[gdavis]

Sorry to hear about your shipping nighmare. But look on the bright side. If there is one. You will like them even more now. Thanks for all your help and I will be here if ever you need something. If I don't get washed away with the storm.

[gdavis]

Hey man I am faceing the same thing with the shipping. Still no gas tank. Maybe this next week. Oh by the way, I am going to raise my bed I think 4 1/2 inches maybe more. I seen it in Classic Truck this month issue. I have been wanting to do this from the get go. Good luck with the headers.

[gdavis]

The gas tank is like deleted e mails. They are flooting around somewhere.

[Xeen]

Hey all;
The Headers were delivered today so I set about installing them.
I had to rebend the brake lines from the proportioning valve down to the T connector so they would clear and also not be within an inch of a header tube or the steering shaft.
The fitment was excellent, the finish is outstanding.
Bubble wrap for the win!
Here are the obligatory photos.

[oldman3]

Nice...Jim

[gdavis]

The headers look real good. Better on the engine than in a picture. I like the chrome look.

[Bomp]

Those are sweet lookin'.

[cubber]

Been a while since I looked at this. Your progress is awesome! I feel like I got into a time warp or something, lol. The truck is looking great, and that engine is really going to be something. I can't wait to see more!

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Nice...Jim

Thanks

Originally Posted by gdavis

The headers look real good. Better on the engine than in a picture. I like the chrome look.

Originally Posted by Bomp

Those are sweet lookin'.

Thanks fellas, they are very nice, as are the CPP engine perches, however if I had to do it all over again I might have gone a different way because of cost.

Originally Posted by cubber

Been a while since I looked at this. Your progress is awesome! I feel like I got into a time warp or something, lol. The truck is looking great, and that engine is really going to be something. I can't wait to see more!

Thank you for the kind words.
The next step is just getting it running, I am having motivation problems at the present time but I assure you it is just temporary.

[gdavis]

You have worked thru all the other problems and the motivation problem will work itself out.

[Low Elco]

Headers look niiiiice!

[Xeen]

Hey all;
Today I drilled the holes in the frame and crossmember and installed the supply line from the filter to the tank.
It is so hot outside that I can't stand to be out there longer than 30 min at a time so the supply line from the filter to the fuel rail will have to wait untill another day.
Here are a couple of pics.

[gdavis]

I know about the heat. Lucky I have the canophy to work under. Are you going to install a rubber grommit where the gas line goes thru the frame just asking.

[Xeen]

I have two layers of shrink tubes around the lines that I haven't shrunk yet a 3/8" and 1/2" working in concert with fuel line clips that should keep the aluminum from chafing.

[Xeen]

Hey all;
I got up early this morning and installed the other half of the supply line from the filter to the fuel rail.

[67cheby]

I haven't purchased my fuel filter yet for my LS , what made you go with this one ? Who makes it and how much is it ? I haven't researched the filters yet at all

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

I haven't purchased my fuel filter yet for my LS , what made you go with this one ? Who makes it and how much is it ? I haven't researched the filters yet at all

Depending on what fuel system the engine uses, return or returnless you have to buy different styles of filter.
The returnless style used commonly for swaps is the corvette version which is the fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter combined into one.
http://secure.ultracart.com/catalog/.../ACC-1028.html
The return style uses a EFI fuel filter for high PSI fuel flow, the one I have is made by Aeromotive.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aeromotive-1...7cda37&vxp=mtr

[67cheby]

awesome thanks for the info !

[gdavis]

I don't know if I would trust the shrink tubing. a grommit would do a lot better job. Don't you think. just asking. grommits can be found in any parts store.

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by gdavis

I don't know if I would trust the shrink tubing. a grommit would do a lot better job. Don't you think. just asking. grommits can be found in any parts store.

Not necessarily. Most part store grommets are made of a very soft rubber compound. The typical size that fits the fuel line would have around .060" to .080" of wall thickness between the line and the hole it is passing thru. I used comparably sized rubber grommets for the stealth latches on my tailgate and they failed very quickly. The heat shrink tubing, on the other hand, is a very scuff/wear resistant material. Brian wisely used two layers where it might come in contact with the frame. As I recall, I think he also plans to use Adel clamps to minimize any vibrations which will mean less work for the shrink tubing. There are plastic grommets available that might afford more protection than the rubber type. However, the large oblong hole in the frame also presents a retention challenge. I think he'll be okay with his current setup. Of course, nothing precludes him from using both. Sort of like using a condom after a vasectomy.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by gdavis

I don't know if I would trust the shrink tubing. a grommit would do a lot better job. Don't you think. just asking. grommits can be found in any parts store.

This is the first time I have ever tried to bend and instal my own fuel lines and on top of that I'm making it even more challenging by running it through the frame.
I bought an extra 25 feet of fuel line just incase I totally screwed it up, so if it fails I can try something else more extreme to protect it next time, but I think the Adel clamps will work just fine.