Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual

[trkfrk]

Installed the front inner fenders. I am really glad I decided to paint them red.

[trkfrk]

Pic 2

[VA72C10]

Looks great!

[72 tigger]

Very nice- you do a great job with the details- that makes a big difference in the final product

[Dean'smeanmachine]

looking good

[Bennett68C10]

Your engine compartment looks awesome Mark, I love all the red. I couldn't wait to see an update on this truck, I love it.

[trkfrk]

Thanks for all of the compliments guys! here are some clearer pictures (I didn't realize that the pictures from my iPad are so unclear)

This weekend I have been working on putting the bed together. I have decided to use the metal floor for now, and I will eventually use the wood floor down the road.

[mcbassin]

Very nice work on the gas tank.
Red inner fenders do look great.

[thelonerife]

Looks great!

[Bennett68C10]

I didn't see the smiley face on the throttle body before, nice touch

[ChuckDriver]

What's the fuel pump out of?

[notchbackgta]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

What's the fuel pump out of?

99-02 F-body

[knomadd]

Nice progress! Looking good!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the gas tank.
Red inner fenders do look great.

Thanks Mike. yes, I was very happy I didn't have to purchase a new tank or fuel pump.

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Looks great!

Thanks Chuck...

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I didn't see the smiley face on the throttle body before, nice touch

You got to love your kids lol

Originally Posted by knomadd

Nice progress! Looking good!

Thanks Duane...

[snipescastle2]

Hi! Very Nice Build!!! I was wondering if your LS engine was a return type fuel system or a returnless system? I found an article on one of the Vette forums that showed how they converted the sending unit to a returnless system, here's the pictures, might help if this is what your'e gonna run.
Ben

[boynton]

Ben do you have a link? I am about to tackle this same thing in my build.

[Low Elco]

IDK, but here's the tank ring install:

http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=56613.0

I'd like to see what kinda regulator dealio they did- most guys just do the Vette filter/regulator on the frame and a short return line (like I'm fixin' to).

[snipescastle2]

here ya go:

http://www.vetteworksonline.net/ls1_conversion_fuel.htm

lots of good info there.
Ben

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Hi! Very Nice Build!!! I was wondering if your LS engine was a return type fuel system or a returnless system? I found an article on one of the Vette forums that showed how they converted the sending unit to a returnless system, here's the pictures, might help if this is what your'e gonna run.
Ben

Ben, thanks for the compliment My engine is set up with the return type system. Great article/link you attached. I plan on switching it to the return less setup. I have a buddy that's running an LS2 in his 67 C10 and did the same system and is really happy with it. I like the fact there's no need to run two fuel lines all the way to the engine back to the tank.

Originally Posted by Low Elco

IDK, but here's the tank ring install:

http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=56613.0

I'd like to see what kinda regulator dealio they did- most guys just do the Vette filter/regulator on the frame and a short return line (like I'm fixin' to).

Where do you plan on getting the Vette filter/regulator or do you have a GM part number. I haven't gotten that far yet?

Thanks,

[notchbackgta]

Unless you pulled the regulator out of the 4th gen F-body fuel sender, you dont need the Corvette regulator/filter

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Unless you pulled the regulator out of the 4th gen F-body fuel sender, you dont need the Corvette regulator/filter

Great information. I didn't touch the regulator, only changed the lines on the pump since they were dried out. I would like to add another inline filter.

Thanks,

[snipescastle2]

No problem!
Glad this might help someone else!
Have a good one!
Ben

[Low Elco]

Learned something new- didn't know the reg was in the bucket on camaros. Thanks Ben!

[snipescastle2]

It's all good! Glad to share! I'm still on the fence about which engine to run, after I do all the machine work, buy the rotating assembly and have it balanced, and buy the necessary gaskets and valve regrind to my heads, I could buy one of those Pacific Fabrication new pull out 4.8 Vortec's with the new harness and the computer reflashed for $1750.00 !!! cost about $450 to have it freighted to my work. I'll have to think long and hard on this one!!! I got my machinist friends to make me some adapter plates for the small chevy mounts to LS1 engine mounts. guess I'll have to chew on that some more
Ben

[Low Elco]

Our 5.3 came from LKQ in KCK motor trans, harness, front drive, camaro manifolds all in for 1650. I can give yo my guys name if you want.

Hijack over!