Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual

[Duraburb]

mamzing job!! That engine compartment is top notch! Keep up the good work!

[502ms]

I am happy to see you making progress!! You are going to LOVE driving this!. Looking good!!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by texasld

Awesome!

Thanks bud. What else is a 23 year old single dude suppose to do?

That's awesome your doing such a nice build at your age... Keep up the good work.. Here's a picture with the MAS installed.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by Duraburb

mamzing job!! That engine compartment is top notch! Keep up the good work!

Thanks I spent a lot of time tucking/securing the wiring harness and fuel system in the frame rails.

Originally Posted by 502ms

I am happy to see you making progress!! You are going to LOVE driving this!. Looking good!!

Thanks Leon!! I can't wait to drive it. I really dig your videos. Your truck is one of my favorite steppers on the forums.

[mcbassin]

Engine looks awesome Mark! Keep up the good work. You are so close now...

[Bennett68C10]

Engine bay looks awesome Mark, nice job

[kyuss]

Just jumping in my agreement with the other posters...that engine bay looks incredible! Beautiful work.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Engine looks awesome Mark! Keep up the good work. You are so close now...

Thanks Mike... My goal is to have it on the road this summer. Wish me luck lol...

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Engine bay looks awesome Mark, nice job

Thanks Keith.. I'm ordering my chassis harness and gauges this week so I will have more to do

Originally Posted by kyuss

Just jumping in my agreement with the other posters...that engine bay looks incredible! Beautiful work.

Thanks... I made a mount out of aluminum flat bar to secure my air filter.

[texasld]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Thanks Mike... My goal is to have it on the road this summer. Wish me luck lol...



Thanks Keith.. I'm ordering my chassis harness and gauges this week so I will have more to do



Thanks... I made a mount out of aluminum flat bar to secure my air filter.

Sweet! Hello Amazon order! Thank you sir!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by texasld

Sweet! Hello Amazon order! Thank you sir!

Amazon has really grown on me... I found a really nice coolant reservoir from Amazon made out of stainless steel with a sight glass/tube.

[texasld]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Amazon has really grown on me... I found a really nice coolant reservoir from Amazon made out of stainless steel with a sight glass/tube.

That's a lot cooler than mine. I order almost everything from Amazon or eBay. They have all the big venders on there and it's a one time card entry. I hate typing in my info all the time. I'm even an Amazon prime member. Pretty awesome!

[trkfrk]

Picture of coolant reservoir mounted on core support.

[texasld]

What are you doing for your battery? Sorry if I've missed it through the build.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Amazon has really grown on me... I found a really nice coolant reservoir from Amazon made out of stainless steel with a sight glass/tube.

More info please. Do you have a part number? I like that too.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by texasld

What are you doing for your battery? Sorry if I've missed it through the build.

I ended building one out of 1/4" aluminum plate and mounting it on the passenger side of the frame behind the cab. I wanted to make sure my +/- cables ran the same side as the starter. I made sure I grounded my cab, core support and engine to the frame. I also ran battery cables up to my engine harness/ECM connection behind my glove box.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

More info please. Do you have a part number? I like that too.

I read through the reviews before I ordered it and there was some negative feed back because there was no way for the coolant to return to the radiator, so people added a hose inside the reservoir to fix the problem. The one I ordered showed up with the fix already

[trkfrk]

Mike, I forgot to mention, make sure you purchase the suggested clamp (moroso part number 63401) because the one that comes with it is really cheesy like the reviews said.

Here's a picture with the pickup hose in it.

[texasld]

Ahh yes, now I remember. Thank you, Mark.

[mcbassin]

Thanks for the info on the tank and hose Mark. I didn't realize until last night I have a battery right in the way of the recovery tank. I may have to come up with another plan.
Great job relocating the battery. I forgot you had done that.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks for the info on the tank and hose Mark. I didn't realize until last night I have a battery right in the way of the recovery tank. I may have to come up with another plan.
Great job relocating the battery. I forgot you had done that.

Thanks Mike

I ordered the rest of my bed parts so I can send them to my painter and finally put my bed together. I am looking at going with "Birds Eye Maple" for my floor.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Thanks Mike

I ordered the rest of my bed parts so I can send them to my painter and finally put my bed together. I am looking at going with "Birds Eye Maple" for my floor.

Awesome, can't wait to see the bed finished up and mounted on the truck

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Awesome, can't wait to see the bed finished up and mounted on the truck

Thanks Keith... Your engine looks great. That LS motor is going to look good in your truck.

Yesterday My IDIDIT tilt column came in. I was able to get into the truck last night. Now I'm waiting on my Grant steering wheel and installation kit to show up.
I also ordered my AAW harness and Dakota Digital VHX instruments. After all of the research they seem to be the two best choices. I also like the fact everything is made in the USA

[trkfrk]

IDIDIT column installed with CPP u-joints.

[mcbassin]

I'm digging the new column! Looks like a very nice piece

[joey8383]

Very nice truck! I've been watching this one. Very nice work.