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laplander · 06-17-2010, 10:58 PM

So when do you want me to come by and get that ol' 383 and tranny out of your way? I'd hate for you to run out of room while you're doing the build.........

68GMCCustom · 06-18-2010, 12:09 PM

LOL! Yes...I do need more room. But with the old frame gone I'll have room to work. Of course there is the time when everythings done...and I need parking space for two.

I honestly have considered selling the 383 and the tranny as a package...but its such a good motor...0010 high nickel block, 2.02/1.60 iron heads, 400 crank, Melling cam, etc (old school 383) I figured I could just keep it for my next project and I'd have the motor and tranny ready to go already.

chevytruckluver · 06-18-2010, 01:36 PM

Kurt, you know once you go LS you wont go back.....lol

68GMCCustom · 06-18-2010, 03:03 PM

Oh I know. This is like our 5th LSx motor powered vehicle. We had a 305hp LS1 in a '99 T/A, a 325hp LQ4 in our '01 Sierra C3 (1st Denali truck), a 285hp LM7 in our '04 Yukon and a 395hp LS2 in the '06 TBSS. Now 500+hp from a '08 LY6 going in my '68 GMC...the oldest of all of them.

68GMCCustom · 06-24-2010, 01:49 PM

old frame is gone and I'm just about through with all the disassembly and cleaning. Flipped the frame and noticed my POR-15 paint job had a few runs...I'm just glad its all on top where nobody would see it.

soon I'll be ready to do nothing but assemble.....and I'll close out this thread and start the "build" thread.

mcbassin · 07-11-2010, 10:38 AM

Awesome project! Can't wait to watch it come together!

68GMCCustom · 07-11-2010, 01:55 PM

Thanks!

I finally got the crossmembers and control arms cleaned up. I'm going to hit them with a wire brush then prep, then POR15. Then I'm ready tp start putting things on the frame instead of pulling them off.

Oh....my new LSX/LS3 dual plane intake. Possibly the 1st in TX?

68GMCCustom · 07-22-2010, 10:11 PM

Last update for this thread. Disassembly is done...with possible exception to the rear axle...which may get some changes. All the crossmembers, control arms, trailing arms, etc. have been cleaned up, stitch welded up (the trailing arms), and prepped for painting with POR15.

Next post will have a link to the next build phase...and one where I'm actually assembling the truck back together. It will also be named as such so people get an idea whats behind the subject line....like "68GMC/LSx Build - the next phase" or something.

mcbassin · 07-22-2010, 11:29 PM

Engine looks Great!

68GMCCustom · 07-28-2010, 02:01 PM

closing out this thread...

6.0L/200-4r buildup with 3.5/4 drop can be found here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...93#post4111493

06-17-2010, 10:58 PM	#26
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III So when do you want me to come by and get that ol' 383 and tranny out of your way? I'd hate for you to run out of room while you're doing the build.........

06-18-2010, 12:09 PM	#27
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III LOL! Yes...I do need more room. But with the old frame gone I'll have room to work. Of course there is the time when everythings done...and I need parking space for two. I honestly have considered selling the 383 and the tranny as a package...but its such a good motor...0010 high nickel block, 2.02/1.60 iron heads, 400 crank, Melling cam, etc (old school 383) I figured I could just keep it for my next project and I'd have the motor and tranny ready to go already. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-18-2010, 01:36 PM	#28
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III Kurt, you know once you go LS you wont go back.....lol

06-18-2010, 03:03 PM	#29
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III Oh I know. This is like our 5th LSx motor powered vehicle. We had a 305hp LS1 in a '99 T/A, a 325hp LQ4 in our '01 Sierra C3 (1st Denali truck), a 285hp LM7 in our '04 Yukon and a 395hp LS2 in the '06 TBSS. Now 500+hp from a '08 LY6 going in my '68 GMC...the oldest of all of them. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-24-2010, 01:49 PM	#30
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III old frame is gone and I'm just about through with all the disassembly and cleaning. Flipped the frame and noticed my POR-15 paint job had a few runs...I'm just glad its all on top where nobody would see it. soon I'll be ready to do nothing but assemble.....and I'll close out this thread and start the "build" thread. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-11-2010, 10:38 AM	#31
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III Awesome project! Can't wait to watch it come together! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-11-2010, 01:55 PM	#32
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III Thanks! I finally got the crossmembers and control arms cleaned up. I'm going to hit them with a wire brush then prep, then POR15. Then I'm ready tp start putting things on the frame instead of pulling them off. Oh....my new LSX/LS3 dual plane intake. Possibly the 1st in TX? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken Last edited by 68GMCCustom; 02-11-2013 at 02:45 PM.

07-22-2010, 10:11 PM	#33
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III Last update for this thread. Disassembly is done...with possible exception to the rear axle...which may get some changes. All the crossmembers, control arms, trailing arms, etc. have been cleaned up, stitch welded up (the trailing arms), and prepped for painting with POR15. Next post will have a link to the next build phase...and one where I'm actually assembling the truck back together. It will also be named as such so people get an idea whats behind the subject line....like "68GMC/LSx Build - the next phase" or something. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-22-2010, 11:29 PM	#34
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III Engine looks Great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-28-2010, 02:01 PM	#35
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project - "The under funded dream" / phase III closing out this thread... 6.0L/200-4r buildup with 3.5/4 drop can be found here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...93#post4111493 __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken Last edited by 68GMCCustom; 02-11-2013 at 02:45 PM.



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