2018 LT5.3 into 66 PU

[LTZMAN]

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Surprise starts are never fun, kinda like hot wall plugs that you thought you turned off at the breaker

Very nice truck!

Thanks, That is one bad a## truck you built. I bet it will get away from you in a second.

[LTZMAN]

We painted under the hood, hope to put the cab back on the chassis today.

[LTZMAN]

Managed to get the cab back on today.

[rodstored-72]

Very nice and clean build. I was wondering if you might share what you are doing/planning for the wiring? I am in the middle of doing a '13 4.8 in my '86 swb and i am not sure on what i need to fire it up? i am trying/thinking to use as much of the existing wiring as possible.

like the truck!!

[LTZMAN]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

Very nice and clean build. I was wondering if you might share what you are doing/planning for the wiring? I am in the middle of doing a '13 4.8 in my '86 swb and i am not sure on what i need to fire it up? i am trying/thinking to use as much of the existing wiring as possible.

like the truck!!

http://www.hotwireauto.com/?page=pricelist
This as the second harness I ordered From Jim at hotwire.
They custom build the harness to your needs (Not the china junk made from 6 different metals) I like the fact that I can call with any question and Jim wont talk down to you are rush you,

[LTZMAN]

Bolted on some shiny today.

[LTZMAN]

I tried some new hose clamps . These are heat shrink.

[Thealien]

Those heat shrink hose clamps really have a clean look and work great. They are single use though.

[Android04]

Looks damn good. Love how clean and simple it is.

[LTZMAN]

Originally Posted by Android04

Looks damn good. Love how clean and simple it is.

Thanks for the nice words, we plan on driving this one to TN
2 or 3 times a year. Almost forgot, the fish camp on the weekend.

[65blackfleetside]

Looks Great!
I miss my '65 short bed but I sure don't miss the 350 it had in it. You are going to love that LS set up. I just finished my '51 five window with an LS and it is so much smoother to drive! I know some guys here hate on the LS stuff. The small block chevy will go down in history as one of the greatest V-8's of all time but you can not beat the driveability of a late model LS engine!

[LTZMAN]

Mounted PS reservoir and sway bar today.

[LTZMAN]

Pics

[LTZMAN]

More

[LTZMAN]

I worked on the brackets for the power steering box today.
From start to finish I have about 6 hrs in making the brackets and
Mounting the box. I'm happy with how straight it lines up with the tilt column.

[LTZMAN]

More pics

[LTZMAN]

High pressure and return hoses.

[Modges'66]

Awesome work! I like a lot!

[LTZMAN]

I want to thank everyone for the kind replies, I post these
Pics hoping it helps someone with a new build.
I played with the ac install yesterday. Here are some new
Pics.

[LTZMAN]

Pics

[Android04]

Killer work

[LTZMAN]

Thanks,
Vacuum the cooling system down and add
Coolant, should be ready to start.

[Joseog83]

Originally Posted by LTZMAN

Thanks,
Vacuum the cooling system down and add
Coolant, should be ready to start.

Hi, looking great! Is your MAF sensor the blade style? if so, what intake tube are you using?

[LTZMAN]

Originally Posted by Joseog83

Hi, looking great! Is your MAF sensor the blade style? if so, what intake tube are you using?

I used the 2018 MAF from the truck the engine came out of.
intake tube came from Summit racing

[TruDom]

nice truck, nice build

if you dont mind me asking what did you pay for the l83/trans? did it include intake, ecu, gas pedal, accessories?

i'm on the look out for the same setup.