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eagleuh1 · 10-01-2012, 03:06 PM

What AC condensor did you use?

faribran · 10-02-2012, 11:13 AM

tell me more about what you have determined works with the fuel system..

eagleuh1 · 10-02-2012, 04:45 PM

I used a Boyd Welding aluminum tank with in tank pump. Used summit AN 90's coming out of tank and AN tube nuts with 3/8 aluminum tubing and summit AN to quick connect to connect to Corvette filter regulator. I mounted all this to top of tank. From filter/reg I used fuel repair tube from auto zone. Grazed on AN fitting and connected short section of braided stainless fuel line to 3/8 steel fuel line along frame rail. Used another 1 1/2 foot section of braided to connect to fuel rail on engine with russel fitting. Good luck. Jim
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vannatta20 · 10-02-2012, 06:10 PM

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What AC condensor did you use?

44-1425DR 14 X 25 Superflow Condenser With Drier Mounted $134.99 from Nostalgic Air Parts

vannatta20 · 10-02-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by faribran

tell me more about what you have determined works with the fuel system..

I agree to use the boyd welding EFI tank. What I am going to to is use the non efi tank and cut a hole and drop in a LS1 Fuel pump assembly to save money and use the factory quick disconnects. I get the fuel pump ass. used off ebay for 50$. My intake has a built in FPR so I had to tun a return line back to the tank and ran a generic fuel filter in line that uses quick disconnects.

vannatta20 · 10-02-2012, 06:15 PM

Heres a vid of it. Its my daily driver now.

1968 C10 with 5.3 swap - YouTube

eagleuh1 · 10-02-2012, 06:45 PM

Cool. Didn't see what year engine you used. I just got mine running on the Boyd tank about 2 weeks ago. Had been running with a frame mounted pump under driver seat. Took suction from in cab tank with a return from the filter regulator run back to a modified stock sending unit. Kept getting pressure buildup in tank and fumes in cab. Guessing from fuel heating up. New o-ring in sending unit didn't fix it. Like that your AC runs cold. Will be swapping out my condensor when get done with my current job. Appriciate that link.

vannatta20 · 10-05-2012, 06:48 PM

Drove 200 Miles yesterday and got 19.5 mpg. Thats awesome as I was driving 75 mph the entire time.

vannatta20 · 10-05-2012, 07:16 PM

faribran · 10-21-2012, 02:32 AM

I am impressed...keep up the good work...I like
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68GMCCustom · 10-21-2012, 01:04 PM

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Better catch that big plastic box on the drivers inner fender....looks like its sliding off!

j/k

solidaxel · 01-24-2013, 11:15 AM

Any more changes, updates or "issues"!!
Thanks for the detailed build.

502ms · 01-26-2013, 09:48 AM

Awesome! I got my lq4 couple of weeks ago...my t56 came in on Monday. I wanted to see if you like the dirty dingo mounts, and do they work with what is on the frame now, or what else do I need? Would you mind posting the link of the ones you got? I noticed that their site does not really show one for just 67-72 trucks.

Also, what intake did you use?
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Roostboy102 · 01-27-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ms

Awesome! I got my lq4 couple of weeks ago...my t56 came in on Monday. I wanted to see if you like the dirty dingo mounts, and do they work with what is on the frame now, or what else do I need? Would you mind posting the link of the ones you got? I noticed that their site does not really show one for just 67-72 trucks.

Also, what intake did you use?
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I'll answer for him. You need the 73-87 factory truck frame to crossmember mounts and then order the 73-87 dingo mounts. Just got both for my swap and it's very straight forward.

ivorton74 · 01-31-2013, 01:56 AM

this is how I want my swap to be...nice and simple. im gonna use this as my inspiration for my 74. im just concerned about the wiring and fuel system.

solidaxel · 01-31-2013, 09:17 AM

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this is how I want my swap to be...nice and simple. im gonna use this as my inspiration for my 74. im just concerned about the wiring and fuel system.

YES, those two items MUST be addressed, just throw more money at the problem, easy fix !!!

slamed67 · 02-24-2013, 01:24 AM

awesome build.. im attempting a 2001 5.3 swap into my 67 c10.. just got the complete engine, trans, harness, & ecm today.. im nervous. i hope it goes in as easy as you make it look! lol

vannatta20 · 02-25-2013, 04:25 AM

I've been deployed for the last 5 months and haven't been on the forums. Big update! My truck now has new paint! Baby blue and white. When I get home ill do a step by step how to for a budget fuel system.
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vannatta20 · 02-25-2013, 04:38 AM

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slamed67 · 02-25-2013, 04:45 AM

wow!!!! man i am inspired!

vannatta20 · 02-25-2013, 04:46 AM

We used the boyd welding carb tank and simply dropped in a LS1 fuel assembly I got off ebay for 50$

It works great and was simple to do. The tank also came with a fuel sender so my fuel gauge will work properly now. My dad made the truck a short bed. I bought new bedsides to help with that and they shorted the frame. Found a deal on TTII rims in 18x8 and will be installing those shortly. The rest of the truck should be finished and assembled next week some time. We used a single stage paint.

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19GMC66 · 03-17-2013, 12:18 AM

Very cool build...any new pics of the truck with paint and wheels
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vannatta20 · 03-19-2013, 08:30 AM

Here is the latest updates. It will be completed in about 2-3 weeks. Getting all wheel disc brakes and coverted to 5 lug for the new wheels. I am still deployed..When i get back very soon ill help finish it up and drive it from Missouri to new mexico

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joesgreen67 · 03-19-2013, 08:33 AM

[QUOTE=vannatta20;5956715 I am still deployed..[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your service!

10-01-2012, 03:06 PM	#51
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. What AC condensor did you use?

10-02-2012, 11:13 AM	#52
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. tell me more about what you have determined works with the fuel system.. __________________ "

10-02-2012, 04:45 PM	#53
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. I used a Boyd Welding aluminum tank with in tank pump. Used summit AN 90's coming out of tank and AN tube nuts with 3/8 aluminum tubing and summit AN to quick connect to connect to Corvette filter regulator. I mounted all this to top of tank. From filter/reg I used fuel repair tube from auto zone. Grazed on AN fitting and connected short section of braided stainless fuel line to 3/8 steel fuel line along frame rail. Used another 1 1/2 foot section of braided to connect to fuel rail on engine with russel fitting. Good luck. Jim Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2012, 06:45 PM	#57
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. Cool. Didn't see what year engine you used. I just got mine running on the Boyd tank about 2 weeks ago. Had been running with a frame mounted pump under driver seat. Took suction from in cab tank with a return from the filter regulator run back to a modified stock sending unit. Kept getting pressure buildup in tank and fumes in cab. Guessing from fuel heating up. New o-ring in sending unit didn't fix it. Like that your AC runs cold. Will be swapping out my condensor when get done with my current job. Appriciate that link.

10-05-2012, 06:48 PM	#58
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. Drove 200 Miles yesterday and got 19.5 mpg. Thats awesome as I was driving 75 mph the entire time.

10-05-2012, 07:16 PM	#59
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way.

10-21-2012, 02:32 AM	#60
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. I am impressed...keep up the good work...I like Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "

01-24-2013, 11:15 AM	#62
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01-26-2013, 09:48 AM	#63
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. Awesome! I got my lq4 couple of weeks ago...my t56 came in on Monday. I wanted to see if you like the dirty dingo mounts, and do they work with what is on the frame now, or what else do I need? Would you mind posting the link of the ones you got? I noticed that their site does not really show one for just 67-72 trucks. Also, what intake did you use? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

01-31-2013, 01:56 AM	#65
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. this is how I want my swap to be...nice and simple. im gonna use this as my inspiration for my 74. im just concerned about the wiring and fuel system.

02-24-2013, 01:24 AM	#67
slamed67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: fresno ca Posts: 43	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. awesome build.. im attempting a 2001 5.3 swap into my 67 c10.. just got the complete engine, trans, harness, & ecm today.. im nervous. i hope it goes in as easy as you make it look! lol

02-25-2013, 04:25 AM	#68
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. I've been deployed for the last 5 months and haven't been on the forums. Big update! My truck now has new paint! Baby blue and white. When I get home ill do a step by step how to for a budget fuel system. Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2013, 04:38 AM	#69
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way.

02-25-2013, 04:45 AM	#70
slamed67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: fresno ca Posts: 43	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. wow!!!! man i am inspired!

02-25-2013, 04:46 AM	#71
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. We used the boyd welding carb tank and simply dropped in a LS1 fuel assembly I got off ebay for 50$ It works great and was simple to do. The tank also came with a fuel sender so my fuel gauge will work properly now. My dad made the truck a short bed. I bought new bedsides to help with that and they shorted the frame. Found a deal on TTII rims in 18x8 and will be installing those shortly. The rest of the truck should be finished and assembled next week some time. We used a single stage paint.



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02-25-2013, 04:47 AM	#72
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19GMC66 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 146	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. Very cool build...any new pics of the truck with paint and wheels Posted via Mobile Device

03-19-2013, 08:30 AM	#74
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: 1968 C10 5.3 swap, the easy way. Here is the latest updates. It will be completed in about 2-3 weeks. Getting all wheel disc brakes and coverted to 5 lug for the new wheels. I am still deployed..When i get back very soon ill help finish it up and drive it from Missouri to new mexico [ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

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