68 S/C update.....

[lowdownstar]

thanks, looks great and thanks for the heads up with my brakes. any and all info is welcome, that is why i came to this forum, great people who know there sh!t

Thanks Ray

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

thanks, looks great and thanks for the heads up with my brakes. any and all info is welcome, that is why i came to this forum, great people who know there sh!t

Thanks Ray

My front ones are marked, but not the rears. I just matched them up.

[Hart_Rod]

I just ordered the last piece of the puzzle for my exhaust system. I was looking for some "big headers" that would tuck up in the frame and after a lot of research I ordered a set of ceramic coated, 1 3/4" primary, 3" ball collector headers from Dan at Clearer Image Automotive.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314836

I also picked up an ECE tranny mount and a ECE trailing arm crossmember which will allow me to keep the exhaust up high all the way to the rear... The entire system will consist of this:

Big headers
3" QTP electric cutouts,
2 1/2" aluminized exhaust
H-pipe
3 Chamber Flowmasters
Stainless steel tips

This should help quiet normal driving down, but allow me to open it up when I want some real performance, .

R/

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I just ordered the last piece of the puzzle for my exhaust system. I was looking for some "big headers" that would tuck up in the frame and after a lot of research I ordered a set of ceramic coated, 1 3/4" primary, 3" ball collector headers from Dan at Clearer Image Automotive.

Let us know how they fit/work for you.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Sweet setup. Especially love the cutouts...had them on an 80Z28 but they were manual and I always burnt myself

You've taken this truck from really cool to TOTALLY AWESOME!

Thanks! I keep saying I'm almost done.....

Originally Posted by 67cheby

WHO DID YOU FIND HAS THE BEST PRICE ON CUTOUTS ? I ONLY NEED ONE , MY EXHAUST IS GOES INTO ONE RIGHT BEFORE THE MUFFLER RIGHT BEHIND THE CAB, I WOULD LIKE TO PUT ONE THERE TO ...MAKE I SOUND LIKE IT HAS MORE THAN 300 HP ...lol I hope you get tired of those wheels real quick like, so i can buy them

I got the cutouts from from Summit. The dual setup was $308.

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Let us know how they fit/work for you.

Will do. It will be after the first of the year before I start that project.

R/

[67chevy1series]

truck looks awsome hart rod

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

truck looks awesome hart rod

Thanks! Still waiting on my headers and then I will take it to my exhaust guy for some new pipes! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year for all!

[VA72C10]

Sweet setup. Especially love the cutouts...had them on an 80Z28 but they were manual and I always burnt myself

You've taken this truck from really cool to TOTALLY AWESOME!

[67cheby]

WHO DID YOU FIND HAS THE BEST PRICE ON CUTOUTS ? I ONLY NEED ONE , MY EXHAUST IS GOES INTO ONE RIGHT BEFORE THE MUFFLER RIGHT BEHIND THE CAB, I WOULD LIKE TO PUT ONE THERE TO ...MAKE I SOUND LIKE IT HAS MORE THAN 300 HP ...lol

[67cheby]

I hope you get tired of those wheels real quick like, so i can buy them

[RCbowtie69]

sweet!!!!!! good looking truck and alot of work,keep on truckin''

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

you make me want to drop my truck like you did and put the same rims

Flattery will get you everywhere.....

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

sweet!!!!!! good looking truck and alot of work,keep on truckin''

Thanks!

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I'm trying to finish up my exhaust "renovation" that ended up in the removal and replacement of the transmission crossmember and the trailing arm crossmember. Both will be replaced with ECE units. Sooooo, out with the old and in with the new.....

[67chevy1series]

as always hart rod excellent!

[roushinator]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Flattery will get you everywhere.....



Thanks!

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I'm trying to finish up my exhaust "renovation" that ended up in the removal and replacement of the transmission crossmember and the trailing arm crossmember. Both will be replaced with ECE units. Sooooo, out with the old and in with the new.....

Nice work with your project. I have a lot of the same parts you are using. One question i have the same transmission crossmember. When you installed it did it line up with existing holes or did you have to drill?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Sweeeeeeeet !!!!! Man, your fast ! Lol !
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Yeah I wish!

Originally Posted by Number98

Wait a minute....

Originally Posted by jrdv

[QUOTE OK. It's done here are the pictures!

Your plastic cover needs some adjustment. [/QUOTE]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Wish my swap was that easy and made that kind of horsepower!

You and me both!

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Great score on the engine & trans. Same engine I am wanting to find for my Camaro. Only ones I have found locally are way too much money for my budget and have a lot more than 135 miles on them. $10k was the lowest so far with 6000 miles on it. I think it is cheaper to buy a new crate LS3 from the dealer and buy all the accessories to match new as well.

Your probably right. I just got lucky with this one...

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

lol that pic made me laugh

Me too...

Originally Posted by jmedero

I had a chance to swing by robs house when he wasn't home and snap some spy photos of the secret engine cover he is going to put on the 6.2. It's top secret and custom made so rob please don't be mad.

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Your funny Juan... you know pink is my favorite color....

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Oh man, I think it's ON!
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LOL!

Originally Posted by Number98

Originally Posted by catmull32

By looking at your profile I can see you are a OU fan. It makes me wonder what true OU fan would park next to a Miami and a Florida fan. Do you not remember 1988 or 2009. Haha jk.
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You had to bring that up......

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Funny thing is thats prob close to 350-400+hp 4cyl. Fun to drive if you can get it to hook up!

True dat!

Originally Posted by ERASER5

Just an FYI, those little 3/8" original u-bolts are stronger than the later model 1/2" u-bolt. The 1/2" u-bolts will bend with a few hammer taps to fit in the original holes. The original 3/8" u-bolt will make the hammer bounce. Plus, on my sets, the original 3/8" u-bolts only had some discoloring after degreasing, the 1/2" u-bolts were rust pitted even though they were 16 or so years younger. This also tells me that there is a different grade of steel.

oops, I got distracted by the bling and forgot I was not anywhere near the end. I'll just keep reading...

No worries. Your probably right, but it made me feel better putting them in.

Originally Posted by roushinator

Nice work with your project. I have a lot of the same parts you are using. One question i have the same transmission crossmember. When you installed it did it line up with existing holes or did you have to drill?

Are you talking about the ECE one? If so, yes. When I install the new motor I'm going to be using the CPP crossmember.

BREAK BREAK

Well it looks like I'm going to be doing this install SOONER rather than later....I sold the 383 tonight to a gentleman in Houston and will need to have it out and ready to ship by the 15th of March....anyone need a supercharger or a transmission???? LOL!! You're right Buck, I guess it is on!!!!

[Hart_Rod]

Found a quick way to remove the trailing arm crossmember, . I also, flipped the trailing arm crossmember mounting brackets upside down to help improve the pinion angle. I have to buy a long drill bit tomorrow in order to finish the install. My header should be in tomorrow also, .

[67chevy1series]

wow off to the florida scrap yard right rob?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow off to the florida scrap yard right rob?

Yep!

[67chevy1series]

[VA72C10]

Looking good! Keeps getting better.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good! Keeps getting better.

Thanks!

Finally got the ECE trailing crossmember in. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and I really like the clearance it provides. The exhaust should tuck up really well...

[lowdownstar]

looking great, i love what you have done to it.
on a side note thanks for the help with my truck.



Ray

[jmedero]

Look good. Let's get a shop. Lol
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[BOZO]

Great job! I have been building my truck back 80% stock, but reading your thread makes it very hard to stay with my plan. Question, are your rear inner fender wheelwells widened? If so, how much? And did you have to remove the rubber axle bumper mount from the side of the frame?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by BOZO

Great job! I have been building my truck back 80% stock, but reading your thread makes it very hard to stay with my plan. Question, are your rear inner fender wheelwells widened? If so, how much? And did you have to remove the rubber axle bumper mount from the side of the frame?

Thanks there'a bout 5 inches wider. You don't have to remove it, but I did since I installed a C-notch.