68 S/C update.....

[dug224]

Very nice build. Only got through first few pages but hooked on it. Subscribed. dug

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

0900, I will be there!

Thanks for all the help Ernie!

Originally Posted by ed2552

Wow, just read all 35 pages of this. Crazy. Exactly what I'd love to find/do to a truck. Your wife sure must be supportive!!! (And your wallet!)

Loving it so far, will be sure to check in in the future. (And I know who to call when I LS swap my green 67!).

Thanks! Yes she is, I'm very lucky. Let me know if you have any questions.

Originally Posted by NewType72

Man goodies on top of goodies I love it keep up the solid work.
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by dug224

Very nice build. Only got through first few pages but hooked on it. Subscribed. dug

Thanks and welcome aboard!

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Some updates: Ernie helped me get my son's PB chassis back together last weekend. This weekend I started breaking down the motor for the L99 to LS3 conversion (cam/valve spring swap and AFM/VVT delete) with the help of another buddy Joe. We got the cam installed and removed the AFM lifters and installed the new LS7 lifters. I also replaced the valley cover with an LS2 style, so all of the AFM stuff is gone! Then we discovered we needed to pull the oil pan in order to install the new chain guide and finish up the cam install. So I decided I would wait on that until I got the new valve springs installed and put the heads back on. I'm waiting on a valve spring tool to finish that up. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow.... Any ways, here's a few pictures of the last 2 weekends worth of work.

[C10_ustacould]

Nice progress! Baby steps to MONSTER power!!

Sent you an email with info on Power Steering parts, let me know what you want me to get!

[Rusbuilt]

Nice Rob!

[jmedero]

That brand new motor is getting its ass handed to it. Lol
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Nice progress! Baby steps to MONSTER power!!

Sent you an email with info on Power Steering parts, let me know what you want me to get!

Gettin closer....thanks for the info on the p/s stuff. I'll let you know when we are ready...

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Nice Rob!

Thanks Rus!

Originally Posted by jmedero

That brand new motor is getting its ass handed to it. Lol
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, Not sure if it is or if I am...... Still making more progress. I got all the new double valve springs installed (hardened seats and titanium keepers - pics) and now I'm working on doing a trunion upgrade to the rocker arm assembly. While researching the LS3, this upgrade was suggested by a lot of people. Apparently the factory bearings can come apart at a high RPM. The kit was around $125, a small price for little piece of mind.....

[Hart_Rod]

More pics

[Zoomin]

Yeah, that $125 is well spent. Sure is nice working with new parts. Looking good my friend!

[Hart_Rod]

More....

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Yeah, that $125 is well spent. Sure is nice working with new parts. Looking good my friend!

Thanks! It's a pretty easy install that only requires a hydraulic press. All in all, it only takes about an hour to complete. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

[1lo67]

Looks killer

[C10_ustacould]

Great progress!

[jmedero]

You might as well drop the truck off with Todd and have him repaint it while its down........ You know your going to do it. Might as well. Patina is cool for a cruiser or weekend warrior but you know what your building.......
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[ddubbs]

Sweet builds you have going there. Subscribed
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[Rusbuilt]

Sweet Rob! When do you plan to have it ready to install?

[greg65]

Not sure how I missed this one. Subscribed
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[knomadd]

How many engines have you built? I want to swap to an LS series engine, but don't feel like I'll ever be able to afford a pre-built engine. How hard would you say it is to build an LS? I'm a little more worried about selecting the right parts than assembling it, but overall I'm a bit intimidated.

By the way, I like what you've done so far.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 1lo67

Looks killer

Thanks!

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Great progress!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jmedero

You might as well drop the truck off with Todd and have him repaint it while its down........ You know your going to do it. Might as well. Patina is cool for a cruiser or weekend warrior but you know what your building.......
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Not gonna happen.....

Originally Posted by ddubbs

Sweet builds you have going there. Subscribed
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Sweet Rob! When do you plan to have it ready to install?

Thanks, hopefully in a couple of weeks. I have some non-car weekends that are coming up, so it will slow me down.

Originally Posted by greg65

Not sure how I missed this one. Subscribed
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Welcome!

Originally Posted by knomadd

How many engines have you built? I want to swap to an LS series engine, but don't feel like I'll ever be able to afford a pre-built engine. How hard would you say it is to build an LS? I'm a little more worried about selecting the right parts than assembling it, but overall I'm a bit intimidated.

By the way, I like what you've done so far.

This is my first time pulling an LS motor apart and the first time I've torn an engine down in about 20 years...... I did a lot of research on parts and you would be amazed at what videos you can find on YouTube as far as dissassembly and reassembly of these motors!

Ls1 cam swap Part 1 - YouTube

LS Cam Swap pt5 (oil pump & timing chain...

I wouldn't call this building a motor since I didn't change the crank and pistons, but it's about as close as you can get without doing that part, .

[knomadd]

Cool! Thanks for the videos. Maybe I'll be able to source a short block, or even a long block and go from their. I'll do some more research. Thanks for the help.

[mcbassin]

Very nice work on the engine.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by knomadd

Cool! Thanks for the videos. Maybe I'll be able to source a short block, or even a long block and go from their. I'll do some more research. Thanks for the help.

Anytime! Let me know if you have any other questions. Also, I found another YouTube video series:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the engine.

Thanks! I finished up the rocker trunion upgrade, nothing complicated, just time consuming doing 16 of them. Here are some pics. First two are of the old trunion and bearings, next three are the new setup.

[big_al_71]

Great Job rob!!!

[LOW DOUGH]

Cool
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[jorgensensc]

Rob, can I come shake your money tree? I just need a few leaves! Maybe take a cutting and try and grow my own!! Great job buddy! I still kick myself for missing Donkey by a week. That was my dream truck and I just missed it.
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Great Job rob!!!

Thanks Al! It's coming together slowly.....

Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

Cool

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Rob, can I come shake your money tree? I just need a few leaves! Maybe take a cutting and try and grow my own!! Great job buddy! I still kick myself for missing Donkey by a week. That was my dream truck and I just missed it.
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The tree is starting to look pretty thin...... It's probably a good thing that you missed out on the crew, there was a lot of work left to do on it.....
How much room do you have between the high hump and your 6L80? Can you snap a few pictures? Thanks,

Rob