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RocketKing · 11-15-2011, 11:19 AM

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

usmcchevy · 11-15-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Ben! I used the 11226 model with center / offset option.

HERE

It's kinda weird I ordered the offset/ offset like yours but they sent me the
center/ offset off of Ebay. I bounced back forth trying to decide on them I even talked to their sales rep. I guess they just sent me the wrong ones? Anyway they worked out good I think. I didn't want to wait another week to get new ones.

I was just making sure I didn't accidentally tell you the wrong #

If mine were a little louder it wouldn't bother me.

mcbassin · 11-15-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

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

Thanks Rex!

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I was just making sure I didn't accidentally tell you the wrong #

If mine were a little louder it wouldn't bother me.

I'm still confused? I went back to my ebay and I defienetly bought the offset/offset. I think when I called them about the other ones it confused the guy in shipping. He actually told me what the best offer they would accept on the center/offset, then I went and submitted it on the number you told me. Anyway, it's water under the bridge. I'm cool with the exhaust being on the quiet side as long as it flows good. By design these should flow great!

big_al_71 · 11-15-2011, 12:36 PM

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

RCbowtie69 · 11-23-2011, 01:46 PM

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** · 11-23-2011, 04:43 PM

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 · 11-23-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

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

Thanks Al!

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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.

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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** · 11-23-2011, 08:15 PM

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** · 11-23-2011, 08:20 PM

Congrats Mike!

68GMCCustom · 11-23-2011, 10:14 PM

congrats on getting it fired up!

RocketKing · 11-23-2011, 11:51 PM

Great News!

But now I'm jealous! lol

Hollywood Knight · 11-24-2011, 12:27 AM

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

72BlckButy · 11-24-2011, 09:28 AM

Awesome work!!!

Zoomin · 11-24-2011, 10:30 AM

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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scotts62 · 11-24-2011, 12:28 PM

Very cool Mike!!

I have some of that injector cleaner for ya whenever we meet up next time.

mcbassin · 11-24-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 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)

Thank Keith! I've seen your skills Bro. I know you can do it without too much trouble.

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Congrats Mike!

Thanks Drew!

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

congrats on getting it fired up!

Thanks Kurt!

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Great News!

But now I'm jealous! lol

Thanks Rex! I couldn't have done it without your help and many others on this site. You're still way ahead of me too. I still lack all the body work.

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Knight

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

Thanks Hollwood!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Awesome work!!!

Thanks Nate!

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Originally Posted by 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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Thanks Steve! Just another milestone. Can't wait to wrap up this chassis and drivetrain completely.

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Very cool Mike!!

I have some of that injector cleaner for ya whenever we meet up next time.

Thanks Scott! Well, it turns out that I forgot that I had bought a new intake and injector set on Ebay (supposed to only have like 12miles on them). I didn't think that gas would stay in there, I just figured it would evaporate....go figure. So it was just all the old nasty gas that kept if from running. I took it apart and it was fowl. I'm not sure how it even tried to start. I dumped it out and flushed the system with new gas. It limped around until I hooked up the O2 sensors and MAF. I only ran it a few seconds but my DBW pedal works great and it accerated fine. Now, I just need to figure out the core support, install radiator and give it a good test run....in place on jack stands.

Plan is to hit the sheetmetal hard core this winter.

scotts62 · 11-24-2011, 02:45 PM

Sweet, glad you figured it out. I wouldnt think it would stay in either but guess we learn something new everyday huh

if you need a hand on the outside haller.

mcbassin · 11-24-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Sweet, glad you figured it out. I wouldnt think it would stay in either but guess we learn something new everyday huh

if you need a hand on the outside haller.

I wonder if there is a check valve in the rail?
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scotts62 · 11-24-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I wonder if there is a check valve in the rail?
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Should be a shrader valve to hook up a test gauge but im not sure, ill check the one out i have in the garage.

mcbassin · 11-24-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Should be a shrader valve to hook up a test gauge but im not sure, ill check the one out i have in the garage.

There is a schrader on the pass side. I'm wondering if there is a check valve where the supply connects? I just don't see how he could ship it to me without the fuel leaking out?
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**screaminchevypickup** · 11-24-2011, 11:15 PM

It all looks good mike... I hope you had a great thanksgiving!!
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usmcchevy · 11-24-2011, 11:15 PM

Congrats!

The clogged fuel rails and injectors seem to be pretty common with these swaps.

gearys 5600 · 11-24-2011, 11:16 PM

LOOKING GOOD..Congrats on getting it running.

scotts62 · 11-24-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

There is a schrader on the pass side. I'm wondering if there is a check valve where the supply connects? I just don't see how he could ship it to me without the fuel leaking out?
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ya think there is because you can take the line off and press the little button and get a spurt of gas out, yep i have nasty fuel in mine too

oldblue1968chevy · 11-27-2011, 07:03 PM

great job envious of that cab!

11-15-2011, 11:19 AM	#576
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: 1969 Short Wide You knocked that exhaust out of the park! Great job! __________________ Rex

11-15-2011, 12:36 PM	#579
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike keep the picts coming......cant wait to see the finished truck!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-23-2011, 01:46 PM	#580
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1969 Short Wide 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' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

11-23-2011, 04:43 PM	#581
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide 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?

11-23-2011, 08:15 PM	#583
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: 1969 Short Wide 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) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-23-2011, 08:20 PM	#584
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide Congrats Mike!

11-23-2011, 10:14 PM	#585
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11-23-2011, 11:51 PM	#586
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great News! But now I'm jealous! lol __________________ Rex

11-24-2011, 12:27 AM	#587
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11-24-2011, 09:28 AM	#588
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11-24-2011, 10:30 AM	#589
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11-24-2011, 12:28 PM	#590
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very cool Mike!! I have some of that injector cleaner for ya whenever we meet up next time. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-24-2011, 02:45 PM	#592
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide Sweet, glad you figured it out. I wouldnt think it would stay in either but guess we learn something new everyday huh if you need a hand on the outside haller. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-24-2011, 11:15 PM	#596
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11-24-2011, 11:15 PM	#597
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