Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info

[Driveway Dreams]

I will help Bob get some pics taken today of Fred for you all. And if he brings a video camera, I will try to get a rolling clip of him.

Bob, yes there is a park & ride at NW corner of 34 & 25. Give me a call.

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by Even11

So i know you are working on a build guide (which I want an autographed copy) but I have 2 questions.

What all did you end up needing from the donor truck? I only ask because I am trying to get a couple of quotes from salvage yards via email.

Where did you get those cool cupholders from on the 68?

-Dane

Get everything they will let you take! Harness, PCM, exhaust manifolds, y-pipe with cats and O2 sensors, MAF, radiator hoses, fan, etc are absolute minimums. If getting the tranny too, be sure to get the cooler lines. The 4L60E and and TH350 share the same slip yoke, but I don't think the 4L80E is the same.

The cup holders can be bought from http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...dinc=cupholder That's not where I got them, but I think this is who carries them now.

Originally Posted by bumslie75

wow looks good im going to get the 91 burb front end tomorrow

Look back a few pages for the relay mod for the headlights. It runs full battery power to the lights via a relay, and adds a diode to have all 4 lights come on in high. WELL worth it!

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

I will help Bob get some pics taken today of Fred for you all. And if he brings a video camera, I will try to get a rolling clip of him.

Bob, yes there is a park & ride at NW corner of 34 & 25. Give me a call.

I'll see if I can even find the video camera! I'll call you in a little while.

[cjracing15]

Bob sweet build. Thanks for shareing all your progress. I now have decided what I am going to build when I get my shop built next year. Thanks again for all your hard work. GREAT JOB!!!!

[glock35ipsc]

Thanks a bunch!

Why do I get the feeling that a bunch of junk yards are going to like me, and a bunch of wives/girlfriends are going to hate me?

You will LOVE this setup! A stock TBI engine doesn't even come close to comparing to a stock LS engine. Of all the projects I have taken on in my shop, this one easily ranks #1!

[rongstad]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Why do I get the feeling that a bunch of junk yards are going to like me, and a bunch of wives/girlfriends are going to hate me? !

My girlfriend already hates my truck.......got more pissed when they delivered the 6.0. spendin as much time with her as I can...once your write up is done...well so is she....

[LEEVON]

You mentioned firming up your shifts with the tune...did you get the 'vette servo in there yet? Unbelieveable improvement in shift firmness and feel for very little $$$.

[hessian18]

Looking forward to an update....


Im guilty of calling Fred a she, I now know its a He ahahahah Ooops.


2.73 peg leg for the win !!

[cjracing15]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Thanks a bunch!

Why do I get the feeling that a bunch of junk yards are going to like me, and a bunch of wives/girlfriends are going to hate me?

You will LOVE this setup! A stock TBI engine doesn't even come close to comparing to a stock LS engine. Of all the projects I have taken on in my shop, this one easily ranks #1!

Oh I am going to keep my tbi in the K-10. I am going to buy a 85-87 2wd. Will probabbly put a 6.0 in it. If it was going to be a daily driver I would go with the 5.3 as you did. But this tuck will be my toy.

I hope to start my shop around march or april of next year and then around this time next year I will start looking for my project truck.
I have been toying this around in my head for a while now and after watching your build you have given me the fever. Thanks again for all your hard work on makeing this swap a little easier for anybody that does it from now on. I know I will use this as a refreence a lot when I do mine. I can't what foryour write up you are planing to do.
Thanks again, Jamie

[menace121978]

i know 1 junk yard that hates you and 1 wife that feels about the same!!

J/k man... i think im going to take a trip down memory lane and reread this sticky deserving thread!!

[nlped]

Congratulations Bob!!! I know you worked your a$$ off, but you did a heck of a job. Let me know about the old pedal

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by nlped

Congratulations Bob!!! I know you worked your a$$ off, but you did a heck of a job. Let me know about the old pedal

It's here waiting for you! I PM'd you my Paypal address a couple days ago.

[glock35ipsc]

Jamie - A 6.0 will be an absolute blast in a short bed!

[Driveway Dreams]

Bob, Fred was amazing to see in person (post swap). Congratulations again! And good work!!!

[mcbassin]

Congrats on getting the truck "finished" for the weekend! I have had several of these design engines and I haven't really had a lack of power but mine have all been at least an extended cab truck. I bet your truck is quite a bit lighter so I bet it will Scoot!

[menace121978]

Well... how did he run today Bob?? lookin good in the pics!!

[JohnC]

I'm glad you have it going man. This has been one impressive thread, and swap. You made it look so easy, and your budget still intact. Great work man you should be really proud.

[glock35ipsc]

Thanks guys!!! The way Fred runs is simply incredible! Considering it still has the 2.73 rear end in it, I can't wait to get the 3.42 in!

I am still fighting a minor trans fluid leak at the top fitting on the radiator, but I think there is just probably a small piece of junk in there. I tightened it once at the get together and that seemed to have fixed it as it was dry when we met my wife for dinner in Ft Collins, but I looked this morning and it was wet again. No biggie there, it'll get fixed.

I can feel the lack of gearing on the interstate. At 85-90 in O/D it's OK, but at 75-80 it really needs to be in 3rd. Again, I can't wait for the new gears.

So far, just guestimating based on the gas gauge and the miles I have on it so far, I'm around 22 or so for mileage. Not complaining at all! I'm sure it will get better with the proper gearing so the engine isn't working so hard.

Hey Dennis.......

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

I am still fighting a minor trans fluid leak at the top fitting on the radiator, but I think there is just probably a small piece of junk in there. I tightened it once at the get together and that seemed to have fixed it as it was dry when we met my wife for dinner in Ft Collins, but I looked this morning and it was wet again. No biggie there, it'll get fixed.

I had a tranny cooler line crack at the flare. Pull the leaking fitting out of the radiator and take a look at the base of the flare.

[joe231]

so what is the story behind the pic in the pic?

[JohnC]

Now you need to replace the hood insulation. Don't want to have a dirty cover over that pretty engine.

[glock35ipsc]

I know!!! It looks even worse in the pictures!

On the list now....

[JohnC]

I'm just giving ya a hard time man. Truck is looking amazing. Major for you man!

[menace121978]

thats awesome!! Thanks Bob... you guys are something else!

I'm glad Fred feels like a new man!! He was telling us he cant wait to sit a little closer to the ground like the toy box!

[Driveway Dreams]

He will never sit all the way down next to me! Well, I shouldn't say never. But the chances are slim! But The Toybox will never keep up with Fred. Well again...chances a slim.

[glock35ipsc]

LOL, yup, pretty slim chance he will sit that low! For one, I would reduce the depth of my oil pan by a couple of inches if he did!