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GMC91 · 02-12-2010, 11:25 PM

Yeah, I got some good sand from a concrete place I didnt know was around in a town next to the one I live in. Right now Im using a home made gun of sorts. Its a U-POL bedliner gun that uses the bottles, anyway, it has a metal tube that has suction to it that draws the paint up, I jsut stuck a rubber hose on the end of the tube and it works, just not that great. It gets the job done for now though so Im happy.

On a side not:
That motor looks freaking bad-ass. I cant wait to see you drive it for its first drive.

STOCKISH · 02-12-2010, 11:32 PM

Looks really good my friend. Cant wait to get back to mine, that is if the snow ever stops falling.

menace121978 · 02-13-2010, 12:22 AM

thanks for all the comments and compliments!

i need to order an oil sender adaptor from s&p(and still need to talk to them about their headers), figure out where the coolant temp sending unit goes on the head, and install the fuel system... then search for the best radiator w/ trans cooling and e-fans... little at a time! cant wait to hear her come to life

glock35ipsc · 02-13-2010, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

figure out where the coolant temp sending unit goes on the head

Passenger head, rear, above the spark plug is a pipe plug. Remove it, and drill and tap the head for the sensor. I am still having issues with my adapter leaking. I'm sure at some point I am either going to yank the head to drill it, or remove the A/C box so I can get an angle drill in there and tap mine.

menace121978 · 02-13-2010, 12:39 AM

thanks Bob... i'm going to go out and look right now. do i reuse my old temp sensor? and what size tap?

glock35ipsc · 02-13-2010, 12:48 AM

Yeah, use the one out of the old engine. Drill and tap size will depend on what size sensor your engine has. My guess is 3/8 NPT.

If it's just under 11/16" across the threads, it's 3/8 NPT. If it's more like 7/8" or so, it's 1/2 NPT.

Driveway Dreams · 02-13-2010, 12:53 AM

DUDE...looking at your engine made me go

. I am sure you look similar. Nice job.

menace121978 · 02-13-2010, 12:59 AM

right on!

menace121978 · 02-13-2010, 01:00 AM

thanks bro! almost like a perma-grin

Driveway Dreams · 02-13-2010, 01:07 AM

Like this?...

menace121978 · 02-13-2010, 01:10 AM

not quit like that! it was almost70* here today!!

ok maybe more like 65*....

JohnC · 02-13-2010, 11:15 AM

Looks awesome Dennis! Now that you have the engine sitting in there maybe things will start moving along. That was a big hurdle. Congrats!!!!

STOCKISH · 02-13-2010, 11:34 AM

I bought an oil press adapter from Autometer, through Summit Racing. They are on ebay for $12 plus shipping. Link...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories

I also hear you can use this and not use an adapter that might leak.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-S...Q5fAccessories

Theres also this so you have all the adapters you ned

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oil-p...Q5fAccessories

Hope it helps. Engine looks killer.

menace121978 · 02-13-2010, 08:02 PM

thanks John! yes it was a big hurdle as i know you understand!

i hope to keep things going at a steady pace. 1 good thing i realized today... i work all earlys now so i am home to get the packages before Amy! out of sight out of mind

awesome links Josh! thanks man! 1 thing though, i had oil cooler lines on mine so i will need the block off plate either way. maybe i can get Larry at spp to get me a block off plate and then just get the adaptor in the 1st link. ive read alot on this and never really understood FOR SURE that the ls ecu needs the oil pressure sensor?

mcbassin · 02-13-2010, 10:10 PM

The engine is looking great! I like the cross member too.

3r!c84 · 02-13-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

The engine is looking great! I like the cross member too.

thats a nos part right there

STOCKISH · 02-14-2010, 12:51 AM

LS engine does not NEED the oil press sensor signal. I bought my block off plate from Nook & Tranny on EBAY. Heres the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories

Again, glad to see the progress. I've been thinking all day wether or not to just strip mine down to the frame or not. I am so close to tearing it all the way down like yours.

GMC91 · 02-14-2010, 02:31 AM

When I first joined this site, this is the build thread that got me wanting to do a full restoration. I saved my pennies and bought an 86 4x4. Full restores are great fun but found out real quick they take a lot of time and money lol.

menace121978 · 02-14-2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

LS engine does not NEED the oil press sensor signal. I bought my block off plate from Nook & Tranny on EBAY. Heres the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories

Again, glad to see the progress. I've been thinking all day wether or not to just strip mine down to the frame or not. I am so close to tearing it all the way down like yours.

thanks for the link! ive been thinking.... i'm going to go this route also. only reason is because i think it will be cleaner looking and i can try to keep all the wiring on top of the motor and under the covers.

Bob, i got your text... we had company over for dinner so i couldnt get back to you. i understand now

thanks!

now Josh! if there are things that you just cant live with or you feel like "its just not right" then tear her down. 6 bolts on the bed, 4 for the cab, etc..

but... imho id do everything i could to leave that cab on there! i know it would be easy for me to suggest and fun for us all to watch you tear your truck down but seriously dude from friend to friend... i wouldnt do it. once the cabs off its an entirely different ball game. you have to do certain things before you do other things and its just a big snow ball if your going to do it 'right'. dont get me wrong... its been fun and i'll do another and i wouldnt change a thing but you really start missing seeing her all together let alone hearing the big 6.oh run.

it would be cool to see another frame off LSx though!

menace121978 · 02-14-2010, 09:18 AM

sweet... i just ordered the block off plate and adaptor. i hope it clears the firewall! hey on a side note check this out Josh... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...72268975900409 kind of pricey but it would probably do in a pinch.

rongstad · 02-14-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

sweet... i just ordered the block off plate and adaptor. i hope it clears the firewall! hey on a side note check this out Josh... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...72268975900409 kind of pricey but it would probably do in a pinch.

dennis, thanks for the info..

....... hope they have a 6l90 tranny to mock up... this is one of the final pieces i need to begin my 6.0 build....

Driveway Dreams · 02-14-2010, 12:18 PM

Coming right along now. Good job! And that crossmember looks pretty nice. Good link.

menace121978 · 02-14-2010, 09:23 PM

thats my next project too! we'll have to see who gets theirs 1st!

STOCKISH · 02-14-2010, 09:28 PM

I guess I'd actually be happy with any year Blazer. Doesny HAVE to be full 'vert but it'd be a bonus.

Driveway Dreams · 02-15-2010, 12:40 AM

I wonder if the Blazer guys want trucks as bad as us truck guys want Blazers? That is what I want next except I want 2...one laying body, and 1 in the clouds.

02-12-2010, 11:25 PM	#1
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Yeah, I got some good sand from a concrete place I didnt know was around in a town next to the one I live in. Right now Im using a home made gun of sorts. Its a U-POL bedliner gun that uses the bottles, anyway, it has a metal tube that has suction to it that draws the paint up, I jsut stuck a rubber hose on the end of the tube and it works, just not that great. It gets the job done for now though so Im happy. On a side not: That motor looks freaking bad-ass. I cant wait to see you drive it for its first drive. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

02-12-2010, 11:32 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks really good my friend. Cant wait to get back to mine, that is if the snow ever stops falling. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-13-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for all the comments and compliments! i need to order an oil sender adaptor from s&p(and still need to talk to them about their headers), figure out where the coolant temp sending unit goes on the head, and install the fuel system... then search for the best radiator w/ trans cooling and e-fans... little at a time! cant wait to hear her come to life __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-13-2010, 12:39 AM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Bob... i'm going to go out and look right now. do i reuse my old temp sensor? and what size tap? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-13-2010, 12:48 AM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Yeah, use the one out of the old engine. Drill and tap size will depend on what size sensor your engine has. My guess is 3/8 NPT. If it's just under 11/16" across the threads, it's 3/8 NPT. If it's more like 7/8" or so, it's 1/2 NPT. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 02-13-2010 at 12:49 AM.

02-13-2010, 12:53 AM	#7
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) DUDE...looking at your engine made me go . I am sure you look similar. Nice job. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-13-2010, 12:59 AM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) right on! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-13-2010, 01:00 AM	#9
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks bro! almost like a perma-grin __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-13-2010, 01:07 AM	#10
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Like this?... Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-13-2010, 01:10 AM	#11
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) not quit like that! it was almost70* here today!! ok maybe more like 65.... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 02-13-2010 at 01:11 AM. Reason: i lied*

02-13-2010, 11:15 AM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks awesome Dennis! Now that you have the engine sitting in there maybe things will start moving along. That was a big hurdle. Congrats!!!!

02-13-2010, 11:34 AM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I bought an oil press adapter from Autometer, through Summit Racing. They are on ebay for $12 plus shipping. Link... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories I also hear you can use this and not use an adapter that might leak. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-S...Q5fAccessories Theres also this so you have all the adapters you ned http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oil-p...Q5fAccessories Hope it helps. Engine looks killer. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. Last edited by STOCKISH; 02-13-2010 at 11:36 AM.

02-13-2010, 08:02 PM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks John! yes it was a big hurdle as i know you understand! i hope to keep things going at a steady pace. 1 good thing i realized today... i work all earlys now so i am home to get the packages before Amy! out of sight out of mind awesome links Josh! thanks man! 1 thing though, i had oil cooler lines on mine so i will need the block off plate either way. maybe i can get Larry at spp to get me a block off plate and then just get the adaptor in the 1st link. ive read alot on this and never really understood FOR SURE that the ls ecu needs the oil pressure sensor? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-13-2010, 10:10 PM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) The engine is looking great! I like the cross member too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-14-2010, 12:51 AM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) LS engine does not NEED the oil press sensor signal. I bought my block off plate from Nook & Tranny on EBAY. Heres the link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories Again, glad to see the progress. I've been thinking all day wether or not to just strip mine down to the frame or not. I am so close to tearing it all the way down like yours. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. Last edited by STOCKISH; 02-14-2010 at 12:51 AM.



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02-14-2010, 02:31 AM	#18
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) When I first joined this site, this is the build thread that got me wanting to do a full restoration. I saved my pennies and bought an 86 4x4. Full restores are great fun but found out real quick they take a lot of time and money lol. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

02-14-2010, 09:18 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) sweet... i just ordered the block off plate and adaptor. i hope it clears the firewall! hey on a side note check this out Josh... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...72268975900409 kind of pricey but it would probably do in a pinch. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-14-2010, 12:18 PM	#22
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Coming right along now. Good job! And that crossmember looks pretty nice. Good link. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-14-2010, 09:23 PM	#23
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thats my next project too! we'll have to see who gets theirs 1st! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-14-2010, 09:28 PM	#24
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I guess I'd actually be happy with any year Blazer. Doesny HAVE to be full 'vert but it'd be a bonus. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-15-2010, 12:40 AM	#25
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I wonder if the Blazer guys want trucks as bad as us truck guys want Blazers? That is what I want next except I want 2...one laying body, and 1 in the clouds. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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