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Andy4639 · 10-22-2013, 07:41 PM

Got a little more done to the motor. It's getting closer. I got the new knock senors and wiring installed and intake. Coils are mounted but need some new SS bolts to mount them with.

**oldman3** · 10-22-2013, 11:29 PM

Looking real good...Jim

Andy4639 · 10-23-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Looking real good...Jim

Thanks,

Had a little set back on the truck yesterday. blew my radio up and amp I guess. I can't get nothing to work now. I guess I'll pull it all out and buy new stuff!

Custom 68 · 10-23-2013, 09:48 AM

looks good Andy!
That red really pops.

Andy4639 · 10-23-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

looks good Andy!
That red really pops.

Thanks,
Yea that's what I thought to. Now just hope it makes it through the swap!

Andy4639 · 11-04-2013, 03:30 PM

Another site that has 67-72 chevy truck LS motor swap parts.

http://southernperformancesystems.co...-72-truck.html

Custom 68 · 11-07-2013, 10:10 AM

Andy have you dropped this off to get it up and going yet? I know you are excited to get it swapped and running.

Andy4639 · 11-07-2013, 01:38 PM

Nope.
I plan on taking some 401 stock out next year for the house redoing so I will get enough for the swap. He said bring it a couple of weeks before Christmas and I would have it back the 2nd week of Jan. I hope to have the money by then. My fianaical manger said wait until after the first so I don't have to pay taxes until the following year on it.
Bruce said no problem he just needs $500.00 depoist so I got that covered.

Custom 68 · 11-07-2013, 02:50 PM

Awesome Andy. I knew you were anxious to get started with it and was not sure when your plans were.
Good luck!

Andy4639 · 11-07-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

Awesome Andy. I knew you were anxious to get started with it and was not sure when your plans were.
Good luck!

Thanks, that is why I'm having Bruce do it. I will have enough money to take care of it and not have to worry with it.

68c10airstream · 11-08-2013, 12:43 AM

Hi Andy, years ago when this co-worker and i were younger (40ish) he cashed in his 401k for a down payment on a new van. I cautioned him that he would get 60 cents on the dollar in the account. He told me it had 10k in it. I said he will be hit with a 10% penalty for withdrawl before 58 1/2, and said to take the taxes out upon withdrawl otherwise it's taxable income at the end of the year. Anyway he did it and got $6100 after penalty and taxes removed. Maybe this is all changed now, but he hated me that day i told him but later appreciated the info and saved the tax hassle later. Just trying to be helpful, don't mean to pry as money and personal matters can be a hot subject! Good luck, Brian F.

Andy4639 · 11-08-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 68c10airstream

Hi Andy, years ago when this co-worker and i were younger (40ish) he cashed in his 401k for a down payment on a new van. I cautioned him that he would get 60 cents on the dollar in the account. He told me it had 10k in it. I said he will be hit with a 10% penalty for withdrawl before 58 1/2, and said to take the taxes out upon withdrawl otherwise it's taxable income at the end of the year. Anyway he did it and got $6100 after penalty and taxes removed. Maybe this is all changed now, but he hated me that day i told him but later appreciated the info and saved the tax hassle later. Just trying to be helpful, don't mean to pry as money and personal matters can be a hot subject! Good luck, Brian F.

Yea I know,
I'm closing out the account. I opened it back when I first started working for D/E 35 years ago. The account isn't very friendly when I want to move it. I'm transferring most of it to our joint 401K so I can move it around better.
I'm keeping enough out to finish the remodel of the house and the truck though.

brn agn · 11-12-2013, 07:02 AM

Hey Andy, I'm just stopping in to say "hi" and let you know that I am following along. What are your plans for your license plate and the "71 TPI" air brush work on your truck?

Andy4639 · 11-20-2013, 03:28 PM

Another good link with a good price I think.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA08C0CP4552

Andy4639 · 11-20-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Hey Andy, I'm just stopping in to say "hi" and let you know that I am following along. What are your plans for your license plate and the "71 TPI" air brush work on your truck?

Hey man,
Good to hear from U. Have U ordered from S&P yet?

I have been thinking about it and haven't decided yet. I don't know if I will try and get a 71 LSx tag now are just go with a regular tag!

The side art work and tailgate I hope can be changed, I hope!

Haven't checked on it yet.

71K20chevy · 11-20-2013, 04:11 PM

I'd say that's a real good price!

brn agn · 11-20-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Hey man,
Good to hear from U. Have U ordered from S&P yet?

I have been thinking about it and haven't decided yet. I don't know if I will try and get a 71 LSx tag now are just go with a regular tag!

The side art work and tailgate I hope can be changed, I hope!

Haven't checked on it yet.

Yeah man. I had some time off work and placed my order this week. The old rusty exhaust manifolds on my truck will soon be replaced with a set of coated headers.

I've been wanting to re-route the exhaust on my truck for awhile also, so I will do that at the same time.

Andy4639 · 11-20-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Yeah man. I had some time off work and placed my order this week. The old rusty exhaust manifolds on my truck will soon be replaced with a set of coated headers.

I've been wanting to re-route the exhaust on my truck for awhile also, so I will do that at the same time.

Good deal. How about the little one? Is it time are has it already happen?

brn agn · 11-20-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Good deal. How about the little one? Is it time are has it already happen?

Yep, HE arrived on 11/7. His name is Jase. I was shocked, because we both thought we were going to have a daughter. The Cooper name lives on for another generation! Life is good!

Andy4639 · 11-21-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Yep, HE arrived on 11/7. His name is Jase. I was shocked, because we both thought we were going to have a daughter. The Cooper name lives on for another generation! Life is good!

Congrates man. That's the day after our annivesary! Now U have a son to share your truck with!

Andy4639 · 12-17-2013, 05:29 PM

Hawks call me today. I took the truck over today and left it! Bruce say's second week of Janurary.

Andy4639 · 12-20-2013, 05:56 PM

Went over this morning to Hawks and swapped out the motors.

gwars1306 · 12-22-2013, 02:37 PM

Andy who did the wiring harness?

Andy4639 · 12-22-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gwars1306

Andy who did the wiring harness?

I bought the whole package from a guy who had Hawks send it off. I will have to look at the paper work at home and see. I don't remember right off.

gwars1306 · 12-22-2013, 02:47 PM

Cooh, I have a 69 firebird and have a painless harness for that and my 71 C30 has a harness made from HOWELL EFI and the HOWELL harness hands down was the better choice.

10-22-2013, 07:41 PM	#51
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Got a little more done to the motor. It's getting closer. I got the new knock senors and wiring installed and intake. Coils are mounted but need some new SS bolts to mount them with. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-22-2013, 11:29 PM	#52
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Looking real good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-23-2013, 09:48 AM	#54
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go looks good Andy! That red really pops. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-04-2013, 03:30 PM	#56
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Another site that has 67-72 chevy truck LS motor swap parts. http://southernperformancesystems.co...-72-truck.html __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-07-2013, 10:10 AM	#57
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Andy have you dropped this off to get it up and going yet? I know you are excited to get it swapped and running. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-07-2013, 01:38 PM	#58
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Nope. I plan on taking some 401 stock out next year for the house redoing so I will get enough for the swap. He said bring it a couple of weeks before Christmas and I would have it back the 2nd week of Jan. I hope to have the money by then. My fianaical manger said wait until after the first so I don't have to pay taxes until the following year on it. Bruce said no problem he just needs $500.00 depoist so I got that covered. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-07-2013, 02:50 PM	#59
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Awesome Andy. I knew you were anxious to get started with it and was not sure when your plans were. Good luck! __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-08-2013, 12:43 AM	#61
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Hi Andy, years ago when this co-worker and i were younger (40ish) he cashed in his 401k for a down payment on a new van. I cautioned him that he would get 60 cents on the dollar in the account. He told me it had 10k in it. I said he will be hit with a 10% penalty for withdrawl before 58 1/2, and said to take the taxes out upon withdrawl otherwise it's taxable income at the end of the year. Anyway he did it and got $6100 after penalty and taxes removed. Maybe this is all changed now, but he hated me that day i told him but later appreciated the info and saved the tax hassle later. Just trying to be helpful, don't mean to pry as money and personal matters can be a hot subject! Good luck, Brian F.

11-12-2013, 07:02 AM	#63
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Hey Andy, I'm just stopping in to say "hi" and let you know that I am following along. What are your plans for your license plate and the "71 TPI" air brush work on your truck? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

11-20-2013, 03:28 PM	#64
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Another good link with a good price I think. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA08C0CP4552 Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-20-2013, 04:11 PM	#66
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go I'd say that's a real good price! __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

12-17-2013, 05:29 PM	#71
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Hawks call me today. I took the truck over today and left it! Bruce say's second week of Janurary. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 12-18-2013 at 08:03 PM.

12-20-2013, 05:56 PM	#72
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Went over this morning to Hawks and swapped out the motors. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-22-2013, 02:37 PM	#73
gwars1306 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 67	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Andy who did the wiring harness?

12-22-2013, 02:47 PM	#75
gwars1306 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 67	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go Cooh, I have a 69 firebird and have a painless harness for that and my 71 C30 has a harness made from HOWELL EFI and the HOWELL harness hands down was the better choice.



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