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MetalWorks · 08-12-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

So What's the plan for T-case that 4L85 is for 2wheel drive. Or are going with a divorce case. love the engine.

DWilbur...the Trans and Transfer case have been adapted to work with each other using a kit from Advanced Adapters...sorry, I should have mentioned this before.

DWilbur · 08-13-2015, 02:49 AM

Nice set up for the T-case. I went with NV4500 and Atlas 4.

MetalWorks · 08-27-2015, 05:31 PM

A new headboard was installed on the truck bed, then the bed was test fit to the cab and frame.

MetalWorks · 08-28-2015, 04:31 PM

Hung the rest of the major sheet metal so we could lay out the Cheyenne trim...lots of holes drilled!!!

Bladeboy1998 · 08-28-2015, 09:27 PM

Man that is going to be one sexy truck!

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-29-2015, 04:46 PM

While it is still at this stage, you guys misplaced the "super" emblem on the driver's side. Common mistake seen on restored trucks. It always goes under the Cheyenne portion of the emblems on both sides, not more on the right hand side. Just thought I'd help ya out ahead of paint. Trevor

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-29-2015, 04:49 PM

Project is looking good though.

19silverado77 · 08-30-2015, 01:33 PM

Is it going to be stock height or is there plans for a lift? And if lifted what tires/ wheels will you guys be using.

MetalWorks · 09-01-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 19silverado77

Is it going to be stock height or is there plans for a lift? And if lifted what tires/ wheels will you guys be using.

The truck will be getting a 4" lift kit, and I believe the tires are 285/75/18...they are at the tire shop right now, so I can't look...but I do know they are 34" tall.

MetalWorks · 09-02-2015, 06:50 PM

We trimmed, and capped the front fenders for clearance.

MetalWorks · 09-08-2015, 12:29 PM

Put in the new 4" lift springs, then mocked up the motor and transmission.

Nitis · 09-09-2015, 12:32 AM

is that a 73-87 chassis?

MetalWorks · 09-09-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitis

is that a 73-87 chassis?

Nitis...no, the chassis is a 72 4x4.

Thanks

MetalWorks · 09-09-2015, 11:59 AM

The engine compartment was then mocked up with the radiators, fans, and other misc components for clearance and mounting points. The guys also fabricated a custom engine cradle for the LSA.

Nitis · 09-09-2015, 11:52 AM

Maybe I don't understand. The LSA is just like any of the other LSX blocks right? How are you mounting the engine thought you needed a modified crossmember

MetalWorks · 09-09-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitis

Maybe I don't understand. The LSA is just like any of the other LSX blocks right? How are you mounting the engine thought you needed a modified crossmember

Nitis...yes, ha ha...you are just one step ahead of me...here is the custom engine cradle for the LSA engine.

MetalWorks · 09-09-2015, 12:04 PM

Here is the custom engine cradle for mounting the LSA engine.

Whit71 · 05-30-2017, 10:45 AM

I need one of these. I am doing a 71 with a LSA.

rkleypas · 04-28-2022, 08:39 AM

Reviving an old thread here. Beautiful build, and nice attention to detail. What heat exchanger and rad did you use and is it working well to keep the LSA cool?

Nitis · 09-09-2015, 12:16 PM

Ok though maybe you found a top secret way. This amongst other things is why I'm leaning away from an lsx swap. Wish I had your tools and skills. That is gunna be one sweet ride

**Daubs** · 09-09-2015, 01:35 PM

Outstanding!

ryanroo · 09-09-2015, 11:12 PM

Looks sweet!

MetalWorks · 09-10-2015, 02:47 PM

Thanks a lot guys...the truck is really coming along nice.

Here we cleaned up the rest of the frame to get it ready for sand blasting, and fabricated mounts for the gas tank.

Nitis · 09-14-2015, 03:59 AM

what gas tank are you using?

MetalWorks · 09-14-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitis

what gas tank are you using?

It's a TANKS inc gas tank, but we had to do a good amount of modifying to mount it.

08-13-2015, 02:49 AM	#2
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Nice set up for the T-case. I went with NV4500 and Atlas 4.

08-27-2015, 05:31 PM	#3
MetalWorks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread A new headboard was installed on the truck bed, then the bed was test fit to the cab and frame. Attached Images

08-28-2015, 04:31 PM	#4
MetalWorks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Hung the rest of the major sheet metal so we could lay out the Cheyenne trim...lots of holes drilled!!! Attached Images

08-28-2015, 09:27 PM	#5
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Man that is going to be one sexy truck!

08-29-2015, 04:46 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread While it is still at this stage, you guys misplaced the "super" emblem on the driver's side. Common mistake seen on restored trucks. It always goes under the Cheyenne portion of the emblems on both sides, not more on the right hand side. Just thought I'd help ya out ahead of paint. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 08-29-2015 at 04:53 PM.

08-29-2015, 04:49 PM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Project is looking good though. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-30-2015, 01:33 PM	#8
19silverado77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 167	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Is it going to be stock height or is there plans for a lift? And if lifted what tires/ wheels will you guys be using.

09-02-2015, 06:50 PM	#10
MetalWorks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread We trimmed, and capped the front fenders for clearance. Attached Images

09-08-2015, 12:29 PM	#11
MetalWorks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Put in the new 4" lift springs, then mocked up the motor and transmission. Attached Images

09-09-2015, 12:32 AM	#12
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread is that a 73-87 chassis?

09-09-2015, 11:59 AM	#14
MetalWorks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread The engine compartment was then mocked up with the radiators, fans, and other misc components for clearance and mounting points. The guys also fabricated a custom engine cradle for the LSA. Attached Images

09-09-2015, 11:52 AM	#15
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Maybe I don't understand. The LSA is just like any of the other LSX blocks right? How are you mounting the engine thought you needed a modified crossmember

09-09-2015, 12:04 PM	#17
MetalWorks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Here is the custom engine cradle for mounting the LSA engine. Attached Images

05-30-2017, 10:45 AM	#18
Whit71 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: lagrange Posts: 2	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread I need one of these. I am doing a 71 with a LSA.

04-28-2022, 08:39 AM	#19
rkleypas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 24	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Reviving an old thread here. Beautiful build, and nice attention to detail. What heat exchanger and rad did you use and is it working well to keep the LSA cool?



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09-09-2015, 12:16 PM	#20
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Ok though maybe you found a top secret way. This amongst other things is why I'm leaning away from an lsx swap. Wish I had your tools and skills. That is gunna be one sweet ride

09-09-2015, 01:35 PM	#21
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Outstanding! __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

09-09-2015, 11:12 PM	#22
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Looks sweet! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

09-10-2015, 02:47 PM	#23
MetalWorks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread Thanks a lot guys...the truck is really coming along nice. Here we cleaned up the rest of the frame to get it ready for sand blasting, and fabricated mounts for the gas tank. Attached Images

09-14-2015, 03:59 AM	#24
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread what gas tank are you using?

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