68 S/C update.....

[Rusbuilt]

What a tease of a pic! lol Lets see the real work!

[Hardesty454]

Start to finish on this thread in only 2 hours... time warp.

Great work, on all projects!

[jrdv]

I think it is time for some pics. Do I need to mail you some batteries for the camera?

[jrdv]

Your tranny looks a little different than mine.

The housing on the output shaft is longer on mine. I need to measure the shaft to see if your yoke will work. I'll try to get a pick tomorrow from the back and we'll compare.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

What a tease of a pic! lol Lets see the real work!

Originally Posted by Hardesty454

Start to finish on this thread in only 2 hours... time warp.

Great work, on all projects!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jrdv

Your tranny looks a little different than mine.

The housing on the output shaft is longer on mine. I need to measure the shaft to see if your yoke will work. I'll try to get a pick tomorrow from the back and we'll compare.

The driveshaft I sent you a picture of is from a truck, not my motor, so it should work.

Originally Posted by jrdv

I think it is time for some pics. Do I need to mail you some batteries for the camera?

These are the best pics I have right now....pretty bare engine sitting in the engine compartment.....

[jrdv]

I would say you only have about 20 minutes worth of work left!

You will feel better when its out!

john

[C10_ustacould]

Another step to LS3ville!

[big_al_71]

Great job thus far Rob....Get'r done!!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jrdv

I would say you only have about 20 minutes worth of work left!

You will feel better when its out!

john

That's what I thought,

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Another step to LS3ville!

Getting closer...

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Great job thus far Rob....Get'r done!!

Thanks Al!

So I've been taking my time pulling the motor and tranny. I've tried to be very methodical so nothing gets missed and I don't tear anything up (I even have a checklist...). So today after double checking everything, I'm ready to hook the engine hoist up and realize the boom is not long enough.... So I guess it will have to wait one more day until I can track one down tomorrow. What a bummer, I'm ready for this part to be over...... If I can't find a hoist with a long enough boom, I may just buy one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-t...ane-41188.html

[Rusbuilt]

I like that lift!

[C10_ustacould]

That thing jump out of there yet?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I like that lift!

Yeah it's pretty sweet. Plus I could use it to put the cab on and off...

Originally Posted by BucksSS

That thing jump out of there yet?

Working on it....

[Hart_Rod]

Finally got it out!!!!

[Rusbuilt]

Alright!! Nice work!

[NewType72]

Atta boy good work!
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[sourkraut]

I know your moving forward and will be better but it makes me a little sad not seeing that side-winder in there.

[Number98]

Nice work Rob

[C10_ustacould]

Forward!!

[jmedero]

How did it feel tearing apart the only one that ran? Lol
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Alright!! Nice work!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by NewType72

Atta boy good work!
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by sourkraut

I know your moving forward and will be better but it makes me a little sad not seeing that side-winder in there.

It was bittersweet. I hated "downing" my only running truck, but everything fell into place when I sold all the old parts. I know I will be much happier with it once I get it back together.

Originally Posted by Number98

Nice work Rob

Thanks J!

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Forward!!

One step at a time, .

Originally Posted by jmedero

How did it feel tearing apart the only one that ran? Lol
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Painful, BUT, sometimes you have to back up to go forward...I know you know a little about this.....

[jorgensensc]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks!



Thanks!



It was bittersweet. I hated "downing" my only running truck, but everything fell into place when I sold all the old parts. I know I will be much happier with it once I get it back together.



Thanks J!

I can understand that. I'm dreading bringing the suburban down for the 6.2 swap. Especially since it is my daily driver. I'm trying to make sure I have everything ready to go when I pull the tired big block out.
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[72k5zl1]

hey Rob, havent checked in or read back to far, but if you are going to chance up the front drivr or want to ad a samden pump. check out holleys new ls front drive setup. affordable and clean. mixes in perfect with stock stuff. have pics if you want.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I can understand that. I'm dreading bringing the suburban down for the 6.2 swap. Especially since it is my daily driver. I'm trying to make sure I have everything ready to go when I pull the tired big block out.
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From what I've read, it sounds like you're doing your homework, . Can't wait to see you back on the road.

Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

hey Rob, havent checked in or read back to far, but if you are going to chance up the front drivr or want to ad a samden pump. check out holleys new ls front drive setup. affordable and clean. mixes in perfect with stock stuff. have pics if you want.

I am leaning toward their setup. Please post pictures!

[jmedero]

And the step forward your taking is bad ass.
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[72k5zl1]

heres some shots of my junkyard motor cleaned up. 5.3 iron block, takeoff ls2 intake and rails, and some valve covers and coil relocators. paint and cleaner goes along way. the holley brackets are user friendly and super clean. they look the way gm should have done it. i reused the alt. bought a ps pump and the vintage air 508 bolted right in. this thing started out as a high intake truck motor.