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mcbassin · 11-06-2011, 10:19 PM

Then used a heavy duty drill and a 4" dia. hole saw to cut holes for the exhaust to pass through. I used Ben's(usmcchevy) method to keep the saw from walking off. It still takes some holding on to it tight.
Got my new mufflers in and should have my pipes in tomorrow. I will be building the exhaust next week. My plan is to get this thing to the point of running before I get to the new cab......more on that in the near future.

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-06-2011, 10:24 PM

looks good!!!!

RocketKing · 11-06-2011, 11:16 PM

Excellent work Mike!

mcbassin · 11-06-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

looks good!!!!

Thanks for the props and checking in on the build

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Excellent work Mike!

Thanks Rex. I'm only about a year behind you at the pace I'm going.

scotts62 · 11-07-2011, 12:24 AM

Very cool! Looking good!

gringoloco · 11-07-2011, 08:58 AM

Good progress and attention to detail

Any concerns with the fuel line running close to the exhaust? Vapor lock sucks...
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mcbassin · 11-07-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Very cool! Looking good!

Thanks Scott!

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Good progress and attention to detail

Any concerns with the fuel line running close to the exhaust? Vapor lock sucks...

Thanks. Yes I have concerns about it but I have it as far away as I can get it without going a different route. My other plan is to add a heat shield or wrap the line with some heat tape. I really don't think it will be an issue but we'll see.

JohnC · 11-07-2011, 10:40 AM

Looking good Mike!

Zoomin · 11-07-2011, 12:34 PM

Lots of great ideas there, Mike. It's really cool to see how you fab that stuff up.
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mcbassin · 11-07-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looking good Mike!

Thanks John!

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Lots of great ideas there, Mike. It's really cool to see how you fab that stuff up.

Thanks Steve. I'm as cheap as they come bro. Some of it is to save a few bucks.....Some of it is just to see if I can ya know

mcbassin · 11-07-2011, 02:15 PM

I went in search of some LS1 manifold connector flange and drop down collectors at local salvages and online with no luck. So I stopped by a local scrap metal yard and picked up some 3/8 steel plates for $11- 2 plates.
Then made a quick model of the flanges. After that ran them on the CNC mill.

More fabrication:
3/8 plate setup on the manual to drill the holes

Holes drilled

Solid model:

Set up on the CNC mill:

Finished product:

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-07-2011, 02:40 PM

Your the man mike!!! Your good with those machines!!!
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gringoloco · 11-07-2011, 03:45 PM

I need a job in a machine shop- or at least a good friend with one... Those are nice

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**68 Four on the Floor** · 11-07-2011, 08:52 PM

You need to stop making these sweet custom parts and showing off or need to start selling them lol. Looking good Mike! My package arrived today. Looks sweet thanks alot!

chevy71c10 · 11-07-2011, 09:09 PM

Awesome job on the custom parts!!! Build is looking great!

mcbassin · 11-08-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Your the man mike!!! Your good with those machines!!!

Thanks Kyle. I got my pipes in today and it's going to take some time to get them built up. I see why a custom dual exhaust is so expensive.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I need a job in a machine shop- or at least a good friend with one... Those are nice

Yep, it's a great fringe benefit. I'm always glad to help a board member out if you need anything. BTW, machinist can make some serious jack in Oklahoma

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

You need to stop making these sweet custom parts and showing off or need to start selling them lol. Looking good Mike! My package arrived today. Looks sweet thanks alot!

Thanks Drew! anytime.I am planning to get my own machines to do this kind of work for my retirement from working for the man.

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Originally Posted by chevy71c10

Awesome job on the custom parts!!! Build is looking great!

Thanks!

mcbassin · 11-14-2011, 01:48 AM

Here is the latest update. I got my new exhaust pipe and mufflers in last week. It was a long drawn out deal but I have got it basically done. I just need to get some clamps and hangers to finish it.

New pipes and mufflers. Flowmaster universal kit HERE Magnaflow mufflers HERE

Started laying the pipes out:

I welded all joints with my TIG welder.

Decided to dump the pipes just in front of the differential because of clearence issues with the track bar and gas tank.

Made some O2 sensor bungs on the lathe:

Where I'm at now basically done.

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-14-2011, 02:13 AM

Great job as always mike!!!
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chevy88 · 11-14-2011, 04:56 AM

Nice work on the install. I did not know you could get a universal exhaust kit for welding up your own exhaust, thanks for the links.

71Sleeper · 11-14-2011, 06:48 AM

Very nice work on the exhaust and the welds aren't to bad either. I bet it will sound sweet with the magnaflow mufflers.

Bennett68C10 · 11-14-2011, 07:53 AM

Very nice job on the exhaust

JohnC · 11-14-2011, 09:17 AM

Looks good man!

I also like how you threw in the part about casually making the bungs on the lathe. Like it's no biggie!

j/k I know for you it's routine, but for the rest of us that's awesome man!

**67cheby** · 11-14-2011, 09:35 AM

wow...nicely done

**68 Four on the Floor** · 11-14-2011, 09:53 AM

Looking good
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gcburdic · 11-14-2011, 10:01 AM

I was gonna suggest a crossover, but I guess there's no room!!!

Looks really nice...excellent welds and well thought out!

11-06-2011, 10:19 PM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Then used a heavy duty drill and a 4" dia. hole saw to cut holes for the exhaust to pass through. I used Ben's(usmcchevy) method to keep the saw from walking off. It still takes some holding on to it tight. Got my new mufflers in and should have my pipes in tomorrow. I will be building the exhaust next week. My plan is to get this thing to the point of running before I get to the new cab......more on that in the near future. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 11-06-2011 at 10:35 PM.

11-06-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide looks good!!!! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-06-2011, 11:16 PM	#3
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: 1969 Short Wide Excellent work Mike! __________________ Rex

11-07-2011, 12:24 AM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very cool! Looking good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-07-2011, 08:58 AM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 1969 Short Wide Good progress and attention to detail Any concerns with the fuel line running close to the exhaust? Vapor lock sucks... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-07-2011, 10:40 AM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking good Mike!

11-07-2011, 12:34 PM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1969 Short Wide Lots of great ideas there, Mike. It's really cool to see how you fab that stuff up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-07-2011, 02:15 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide I went in search of some LS1 manifold connector flange and drop down collectors at local salvages and online with no luck. So I stopped by a local scrap metal yard and picked up some 3/8 steel plates for $11- 2 plates. Then made a quick model of the flanges. After that ran them on the CNC mill. More fabrication: 3/8 plate setup on the manual to drill the holes Holes drilled Solid model: Set up on the CNC mill: Finished product: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-07-2011, 02:40 PM	#12
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Your the man mike!!! Your good with those machines!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-07-2011, 03:45 PM	#13
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 1969 Short Wide I need a job in a machine shop- or at least a good friend with one... Those are nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-07-2011, 08:52 PM	#14
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide You need to stop making these sweet custom parts and showing off or need to start selling them lol. Looking good Mike! My package arrived today. Looks sweet thanks alot!

11-07-2011, 09:09 PM	#15
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: 1969 Short Wide Awesome job on the custom parts!!! Build is looking great! __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

11-14-2011, 01:48 AM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Here is the latest update. I got my new exhaust pipe and mufflers in last week. It was a long drawn out deal but I have got it basically done. I just need to get some clamps and hangers to finish it. New pipes and mufflers. Flowmaster universal kit HERE Magnaflow mufflers HERE Started laying the pipes out: I welded all joints with my TIG welder. Decided to dump the pipes just in front of the differential because of clearence issues with the track bar and gas tank. Made some O2 sensor bungs on the lathe: Where I'm at now basically done. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 11-15-2011 at 09:47 AM.

11-14-2011, 02:13 AM	#18
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great job as always mike!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-14-2011, 04:56 AM	#19
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice work on the install. I did not know you could get a universal exhaust kit for welding up your own exhaust, thanks for the links. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride



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11-14-2011, 06:48 AM	#20
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very nice work on the exhaust and the welds aren't to bad either. I bet it will sound sweet with the magnaflow mufflers. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

11-14-2011, 07:53 AM	#21
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very nice job on the exhaust __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-14-2011, 09:17 AM	#22
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks good man! I also like how you threw in the part about casually making the bungs on the lathe. Like it's no biggie! j/k I know for you it's routine, but for the rest of us that's awesome man!

11-14-2011, 09:35 AM	#23
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11-14-2011, 09:53 AM	#24
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking good Posted via Mobile Device

11-14-2011, 10:01 AM	#25
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1969 Short Wide I was gonna suggest a crossover, but I guess there's no room!!! Looks really nice...excellent welds and well thought out! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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