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**KFF 1** · 03-10-2019, 06:14 PM

Front lower section of right rear quarter fitted and tacked as well as the 3rd door rocker. If time permits this week I might get it welded in place one evening.

04ls1gto · 03-10-2019, 06:46 PM

Looks great burn it in

**KFF 1** · 03-20-2019, 06:43 PM

3D analog digital dash from Itellitronix came today

**KFF 1** · 03-24-2019, 01:40 AM

Finished up the passenger side panel replacement

**KFF 1** · 03-24-2019, 01:52 AM

Started working on the new fuel tank. Welded a portion of the original neck to the new tank. Once the new electric fuel pump and sending unit are installed in the tank, wired and plumbed it will be ready

04ls1gto · 03-24-2019, 06:12 AM

What did you go with for fuel pump?

**KFF 1** · 03-24-2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 04ls1gto

What did you go with for fuel pump?

Holley In-Tank Retrofit Fuel Module (returnless style)

**Dave** · 03-24-2019, 09:49 PM

Who makes the tank and why is it returnless? Are you running FI or carb?

**KFF 1** · 03-26-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Who makes the tank and why is it returnless? Are you running FI or carb?

Bought the tank from LMC. The fuel pump itself is returnless ( Holley retrofit module ) some friends of mine at a shop recommended the pump. That is what they use on most of their builds, just seems to be less hassle I guess. I'm running a 4150 style intake with injectors and a throttle body

**KFF 1** · 03-31-2019, 07:54 AM

Finished assembling the fuel tank yesterday and installed it into the Suburban. Today will probably concentrate on plumbing the intake and running the fuel line. Hopefully in a couple of weekends the wiring will be complete as well and the motor will be ready to fire up for the first time

**LockDoc** · 03-31-2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

Finished assembling the fuel tank yesterday and installed it into the Suburban. Today will probably concentrate on plumbing the intake and running the fuel line. Hopefully in a couple of weekends the wiring will be complete as well and the motor will be ready to fire up for the first time

Looks good!

LockDoc

hvacfatboy · 04-13-2019, 09:19 PM

What motor mounts did you use, i'm doing a 6.0l ls in a 72 2wd blazer with a 700r4 trans and i am having issues with heigth of trans with trailing arm crossmember

**KFF 1** · 04-14-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hvacfatboy

What motor mounts did you use, i'm doing a 6.0l ls in a 72 2wd blazer with a 700r4 trans and i am having issues with heigth of trans with trailing arm crossmember

I used CPP sheetmetal motor mounts, they came in the LS swap kit I purchased from them

**KFF 1** · 04-14-2019, 04:09 PM

Getting closer to start up. Radiator support , radiator, and some plumbing completed. Waiting on some odds and end parts to come in so the motor and trans can be buttoned up and I can move on to the wiring

Average Joe · 04-22-2019, 08:50 PM

Great progress. Looks great!!

**KFF 1** · 05-01-2019, 07:47 PM

Been working on the wiring for the Suburban (when time permits) I have the 3D analog digital dash from Intelletronix put together and powered up the lights with a 9 volt battery. should be a nice piece once it is installed in the dash itself

**LockDoc** · 05-04-2019, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

Been working on the wiring for the Suburban (when time permits) I have the 3D analog digital dash from Intelletronix put together and powered up the lights with a 9 volt battery. should be a nice piece once it is installed in the dash itself

Wow! That baby really shows up. Will the dash light dimmer work with it?

LockDoc

**KFF 1** · 05-05-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Wow! That baby really shows up. Will the dash light dimmer work with it?

LockDoc

There is a wire that is to be connected to the light switch so that when the lights are turned on it will dim automatically.

**LockDoc** · 05-05-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

There is a wire that is to be connected to the light switch so that when the lights are turned on it will dim automatically.

OK, That's what the newer cars do.

LockDoc

Deathwish · 05-08-2019, 03:44 PM

You have put some serious work into that old girl! Looks good!

What scares me is that I am looking at duplicating your efforts on one I am looking at as far as all that rust repair. I guess the rust is in the "usual" places on these....pretty much anywhere water can find a place to pool.

**KFF 1** · 05-12-2019, 06:11 PM

Today Dad and I were continuing on the wiring on the Suburban and made an amazing discovery. Powered up the wiring harness for the rear AC unit and the fans came on, all 3 speeds and the small cone shaped interior light underneath the unit is operational and working. Good day in the garage today!

Average Joe · 05-12-2019, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KFF 1

Today Dad and I were continuing on the wiring on the Suburban and made an amazing discovery. Powered up the wiring harness for the rear AC unit and the fans came on, all 3 speeds and the small cone shaped interior light underneath the unit is operational and working. Good day in the garage today!

Awesome! I love it when things work out like that.

**KFF 1** · 06-01-2019, 10:49 PM

Wiring is just about finished on the Suburban. Last week Dad and I took a few days and built the exhaust system for it, came out pretty good. In the process of building a homemade oil primer for the LS. Hopefully sometime next weekend I will fire it up for the first time. Cant wait to hear it run!

Average Joe · 06-03-2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

Wiring is just about finished on the Suburban. Last week Dad and I took a few days and built the exhaust system for it, came out pretty good. In the process of building a homemade oil primer for the LS. Hopefully sometime next weekend I will fire it up for the first time. Cant wait to hear it run!

Cool! Just in time for summer!!

**KFF 1** · 06-09-2019, 07:06 PM

Started the Suburban up for the first time this afternoon. The 402 stroker LS sounds pretty good ! When I get back into town on Friday we are going to go through the gears in the trans to make sure it is good to go then Saturday start hanging the front clip on it ... Getting excited ! Cant wait to drive it for the first time !!!

03-10-2019, 06:14 PM	#76
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Front lower section of right rear quarter fitted and tacked as well as the 3rd door rocker. If time permits this week I might get it welded in place one evening. Attached Images

03-10-2019, 06:46 PM	#77
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Looks great burn it in

03-20-2019, 06:43 PM	#78
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban 3D analog digital dash from Itellitronix came today Attached Images

03-24-2019, 01:40 AM	#79
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Finished up the passenger side panel replacement Attached Images

03-24-2019, 01:52 AM	#80
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Started working on the new fuel tank. Welded a portion of the original neck to the new tank. Once the new electric fuel pump and sending unit are installed in the tank, wired and plumbed it will be ready Attached Images

03-24-2019, 06:12 AM	#81
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: New project : 72 Suburban What did you go with for fuel pump?

03-24-2019, 09:49 PM	#83
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,395	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Who makes the tank and why is it returnless? Are you running FI or carb?

03-31-2019, 07:54 AM	#85
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Finished assembling the fuel tank yesterday and installed it into the Suburban. Today will probably concentrate on plumbing the intake and running the fuel line. Hopefully in a couple of weekends the wiring will be complete as well and the motor will be ready to fire up for the first time Attached Images

04-13-2019, 09:19 PM	#87
hvacfatboy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Timberlake NC Posts: 397	Re: New project : 72 Suburban What motor mounts did you use, i'm doing a 6.0l ls in a 72 2wd blazer with a 700r4 trans and i am having issues with heigth of trans with trailing arm crossmember

04-14-2019, 04:09 PM	#89
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Getting closer to start up. Radiator support , radiator, and some plumbing completed. Waiting on some odds and end parts to come in so the motor and trans can be buttoned up and I can move on to the wiring Attached Images

04-22-2019, 08:50 PM	#90
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Great progress. Looks great!! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

05-01-2019, 07:47 PM	#91
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Been working on the wiring for the Suburban (when time permits) I have the 3D analog digital dash from Intelletronix put together and powered up the lights with a 9 volt battery. should be a nice piece once it is installed in the dash itself Attached Images

05-08-2019, 03:44 PM	#95
Deathwish Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 8	Re: New project : 72 Suburban You have put some serious work into that old girl! Looks good! What scares me is that I am looking at duplicating your efforts on one I am looking at as far as all that rust repair. I guess the rust is in the "usual" places on these....pretty much anywhere water can find a place to pool.

05-12-2019, 06:11 PM	#96
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Today Dad and I were continuing on the wiring on the Suburban and made an amazing discovery. Powered up the wiring harness for the rear AC unit and the fans came on, all 3 speeds and the small cone shaped interior light underneath the unit is operational and working. Good day in the garage today!

06-01-2019, 10:49 PM	#98
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Wiring is just about finished on the Suburban. Last week Dad and I took a few days and built the exhaust system for it, came out pretty good. In the process of building a homemade oil primer for the LS. Hopefully sometime next weekend I will fire it up for the first time. Cant wait to hear it run!



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06-09-2019, 07:06 PM	#100
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Started the Suburban up for the first time this afternoon. The 402 stroker LS sounds pretty good ! When I get back into town on Friday we are going to go through the gears in the trans to make sure it is good to go then Saturday start hanging the front clip on it ... Getting excited ! Cant wait to drive it for the first time !!!

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