1969 Short Wide

[scotts62]

Very nice!

[big_al_71]

Mike thats alot of wiring on that harness I know for a fact that I dont have the patience to accomplish what alot of you guys have doing this LS swaps.. Great job!!!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Great job as always mike!!!

Thanks Kyle. Can't wait to get past this drivetrain. It will be downhill from there

Originally Posted by chevy88

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.

Thanks, yep the kit is pretty nice for having different angles and bends. I could have gone all the way to the rear but it's just too tight for my liking.

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

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

Thanks, my tig is old but works pretty good.

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Very nice job on the exhaust

thanks!

Originally Posted by JohnC

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!

Thanks John, Yep simple parts are routine. I have a ton of stainless scrap to make parts from too.

Originally Posted by 67cheby

wow...nicely done

Thanks Mike.

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Looking good

Thanks Drew.

Originally Posted by gcburdic

I was gonna suggest a crossover, but I guess there's no room!!! Looks really nice...excellent welds and well thought out!

Thanks, I could run a cross over. It would have to have a slight bend to get it in there though. I researched it and decided to just go straight back. I think I can still add one?

Originally Posted by scotts62

Very nice!

Thanks Scotty.

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Mike thats alot of wiring on that harness I know for a fact that I dont have the patience to accomplish what alot of you guys have doing this LS swaps.. Great job!!!

Thanks,
Come on Al, I'm sure if I can do it you can too. I dragged it out over a few months. I would just walk away from it when I got frustrated.

[gringoloco]

Exhaust looks nice! Very similar to my setup. There is room for a crossover and you can snake the pipes over the axle and back to the bumper- it is just a PAIN. I used the same kit and have zero clearance issues even when aired-out into a bolt-in frame notch. Nice work

[jasonhall]

Very nice work!!!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Exhaust looks nice! Very similar to my setup. There is room for a crossover and you can snake the pipes over the axle and back to the bumper- it is just a PAIN. I used the same kit and have zero clearance issues even when aired-out into a bolt-in frame notch. Nice work

Thanks man, I went back through your thread and found THIS. So yes it's definetly doable. Just takes more patients than I had at the time. Also, I think my homemade track bar mount on the pass. side takes up more room than the Cpp model? Not sure...maybe the angle of the bar? I'll try to get a pic.
Anyway, I'm glad I went back to your build from the start. I found a very cool mod. HERE. BTW, how the heck did you get so much done on your truck
in such a short time frame???? You kicked tail on that build. Thanks again for all the ideas.

Basically, I'm just going along copying all the cool things I find (and can scrape up cash for) on this board. I think that's why my $5k project has turned into a more like $15k project Big plans and changes coming on this thing soon......no it's not suspension or air ride that kind of change can come after I'm driving it.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by jasonhall

Very nice work!!!

Thank you Jason.

Originally Posted by stealthy '69

Looks good. I'll be sending mine down, a expect it to be finished this weekend.

Thanks
Okay, I'll get right on it. Not much room in the shop. might have to tarp it.

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Basically, I'm just going along copying all the cool things I find (and can scrape up cash for) on this board. I think that's why my $5k project has turned into a more like $15k project Big plans and changes coming on this thing soon......no it's not suspension or air ride that kind of change can come after I'm driving it.

You can tell me what the changes are - I won't tell anyone.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

You can tell me what the changes are - I won't tell anyone.

It's all good Steve. You already know most of it. Let's just say this thing will look like it would have in 69 except ride height, wheels and when I lift the hood and the color has inspiration from your ride

[usmcchevy]

Beautiful work! What # are those mufflers?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks man, I went back through your thread and found THIS. So yes it's definetly doable. Just takes more patients than I had at the time. Also, I think my homemade track bar mount on the pass. side takes up more room than the Cpp model? Not sure...maybe the angle of the bar? I'll try to get a pic.

Totally understand the patience aspect- I think I have three full days in my exhaust.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Anyway, I'm glad I went back to your build from the start. I found a very cool mod. HERE. BTW, how the heck did you get so much done on your truck
in such a short time frame???? You kicked tail on that build. Thanks again for all the ideas.

The Camaro tach is a cool mod that looks stock to the untrained eye, but I can't take credit for it- just the documentation of it- nabbed that idea from a member here... As far as the kickin' tail; I was fortunate enough to have a bunch of leave saved up, a boss who didn't mind me disappearing every other week, a fiance who wanted the truck done for wedding photos, and who was keen on financing the build via the wedding budget Kind of a perfect storm of circumstances- it was a bunch of work, but now we have a 'restored' platform ready for future modifications.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Basically, I'm just going along copying all the cool things I find (and can scrape up cash for) on this board. I think that's why my $5k project has turned into a more like $15k project Big plans and changes coming on this thing soon......no it's not suspension or air ride that kind of change can come after I'm driving it.

Me too! This board is a blessing and a curse. I have stolen tons of ideas here and hopefully contributed a little along the way. So, LS drivetrain?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Me too! This board is a blessing and a curse. I have stolen tons of ideas here and hopefully contributed a little along the way. So, LS drivetrain?

I already have a small LS drivetrain.....It will receive a larger one. Just a matter of nailing the right deal. I have been looking hard core for about a year. I've found a bunch just not in my range. I really want a 6.0 but I will settle for a cammed 5.3

I should say this. My plans were to have a shaved drip rail..not any more. I am thinking of selling that cab since I'll probably never use it. To me that's the biggest single change. The other change, I planned on using repop parts on the trim. I have deal pending for all NOS mouldings. I have the grill already. I want it to look just about like it would have rolled off the floor with "minor mods".

[RocketKing]

You knocked that exhaust out of the park! Great job!

[stealthy '69]

Looks good. I'll be sending mine down, a expect it to be finished this weekend.

[big_al_71]

Mike keep the picts coming......cant wait to see the finished truck!!!

[RCbowtie69]

Just cathing up on your build,man you've come along ways.Love the exhaust & the way you cut the cross member to run your exhaust threw. Hope to see more pictures of your progress soon & keep on truckin'

[68 Four on the Floor]

Im kinda glad your gonna go with a different cab. I went back and forth on my drip rail for a few months trying to decide if i was gonna keep it or not. I decided to keep it and im gonna try to scavenge a set of 68 side mouldings. Im trying for a factory custom look on mine. Just wondering if a shaved firewall and capped wire rail would be too much?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Mike keep the picts coming......cant wait to see the finished truck!!!

Thanks Al!

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Just cathing up on your build,man you've come along ways.Love the exhaust & the way you cut the cross member to run your exhaust threw. Hope to see more pictures of your progress soon & keep on truckin'

Thanks, it's been a long road.

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Im kinda glad your gonna go with a different cab. I went back and forth on my drip rail for a few months trying to decide if i was gonna keep it or not. I decided to keep it and im gonna try to scavenge a set of 68 side mouldings. Im trying for a factory custom look on mine. Just wondering if a shaved firewall and capped wire rail would be too much?

You should do whatever you like. If you want to shave the firewall go for it.
I am going for the full factory look but subtle custom tweaks here and there with a modern drivetrain.
I hope to get the new cab off this weekend. I have to work on my radiator support too. I thought I had a good one stashed. Turns out I need to repair one or get a new one.

Update: I got the LS engine running
I had a few issues with bad gas stuck in the fuel rails. I got it all cleaned out and it actually runs pretty good. It had a bunch of exhaust leaks because I left the gaskets out. Once I put the gaskets in and fired it up, it sounds great. It's quiet until I step on the pedal. I only ran it a few seconds since the radiator isn't connected. When I get the core support figured out I will get some video of it running.

[lolife99]

Congrats on the LS engine start!
I'd like to find someone to do a complete LS install in one of my trucks.
(hint, hint)

[68 Four on the Floor]

Congrats Mike!

[68GMCCustom]

congrats on getting it fired up!

[RocketKing]

Great News!

But now I'm jealous! lol

[Hollywood Knight]

This is a great build and I love the detailed progress .

[72BlckButy]

Awesome work!!!

[Zoomin]

What a great accomplishment to get all that wiring sorted out and get it to start. I admire your abilities Mike.
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