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

[snipescastle2]

Low Elco,
sounds great! I'd like to talk to them anyway's. since my cab and all the panels haven't gone to paint just yet, I still have time to fit everything prior to putting it all back together. send me the guy's info and I'll take it from there! Thanks!
Ben

[trkfrk]

This last month I haven't done as much as I had I hoped. I did get my steering column and a bunch of miscellaneous parts powder coated, but I wasn't very happy with stance on my front end. I pulled my front springs out to find I didn't get the springs in the pocket right on the lower A-arm's. After I fixed the problem, It dropped my front end down exactly where I wanted it.

[mcbassin]

Looking good Mark! Love that red paint

[CParnell]

Looks great.

[mcmlxix]

Looks great! Can't wat to see this in person.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking good Mark! Love that red paint

X2

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking good Mark! Love that red paint

Thanks Mike. I can't believe how fast you got your truck up and running after paint. Your truck looks awesome! Must be nice to finally drive it.

Originally Posted by CParnell

Looks great.

Thank You

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Looks great! Can't wat to see this in person.

Thanks Rich.. I am thinking about taking the truck to Boulder City for Tuckers Annual Show (under construction class). I'll Hopefully see you then. PM me and I will give you my contact info.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

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Thanks Keith, I think that's really cool you decided to paint your truck. If it comes out anywhere close to the work you put into your sheet metal, it's going to be awesome!

[mcmlxix]

There's a small chance I'll have my Blazer running by then provided none of my major components have issuse... (LQ9 / 4L80e / D60 or 14BFF which are all used and purchased with unknown history)

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

There's a small chance I'll have my Blazer running by then provided none of my major components have issuse... (LQ9 / 4L80e / D60 or 14BFF which are all used and purchased with unknown history)

Rich, I can't wait too see your blazer. I have some really good high school memories in one of my buddy's K5! We never ditched school (yeah-right lol), and spent most of our days, digging it out of the sand at the Nellis Dunes lol

[mcbassin]

What's going on Mark? No updates in a while? how about some new pics

[trkfrk]

Hey Mike, it's going well. I have slowed down a little bit on the truck due to kids going back to school and a second set of braces lol. I did send out my engine harness and ECM to get rewired/reflashed. I am hoping to get the bed floor and new front bed panel painted in the next couple of weeks so I can assemble the bed. My goal is to get it running by the end of October. Your truck is looking good. That's awesome that your driving it, I'm jealous haha

Thanks,

[Bennett68C10]

Hey Mark I can't wait to see some more pics too. I need a little inspiration as I'm a little soured on my build at the moment. Can't wait to see that Torch Red shining out in the sun

[Dean'smeanmachine]

getting close

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Hey Mark I can't wait to see some more pics too. I need a little inspiration as I'm a little soured on my build at the moment. Can't wait to see that Torch Red shining out in the sun

Keith, I can totally relate with the souring lol. It was nice spending the past weekend at Barrett Jackson and our largest car show here in the Vegas area. I am hoping to have mine finished in time for the next years car show. It's going to be nice to hear the motor soon. Need to install harness when I get it back, cooling system and fuel lines.

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

getting close

Thanks.. I wish it was closer Dean

[y5mgisi]

Not sure if this has been talked about, but did you put eye bolts in the boddy mount holes to lift the cab? If so, would you do it again?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

It's going to be nice to hear the motor soon. Need to install harness when I get it back, cooling system and fuel lines.

You got her running yet Mark?

[texasld]

Just read through the build.

Looking Good, Keep it Up!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

You got her running yet Mark?

Not yet Mike

I just checked the tracking number on my radiator and it will be here tomorrow after a lot of research I decided to go with a Griffin from Summit Racing. It will have both the inlet/outlet on the passenger side to match the LS ports. It is also equipped with two 16" fans and is a direct fit. I will post some pics after I receive it.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-cu-00013-ls

I should also get my my engine harness and ECM back next week from S&S Performance out of Arkansas. WWW.LSX-HARNESS.COM
They are adding the fuses and relays for my fans and fuel pump, and turning it into a stand alone harness.

I did get my battery tray built and mounted on the frame with 1/4" aluminum and my rusty TIG skills lol. If everything goes right I should have it running in next few weeks.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by texasld

Just read through the build.

Looking Good, Keep it Up!

Thanks for taking the time to read through it...

Your build is looking great. I like the direction your going with it..

[mcbassin]

Congrats on the radiator, That looks like a very nice setup. Cool battery tray too. Be glad to see this truck running. We will need a video

[Bodhi]

Truck is so bad ass man! Great Job!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by Bodhi

Truck is so bad ass man! Great Job!

Thank You...

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Congrats on the radiator, That looks like a very nice setup. Cool battery tray too. Be glad to see this truck running. We will need a video

I finally got my wiring harness back Saturday.

[trkfrk]

Pic 2 of harness

[trkfrk]

I had to order 4 core mounts to be able to install the radiator (my first LMC order). The radiator looks very well built and I can't wait to get into the truck.