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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Not much of an update, but the bodywork on the bed is done. First coat of 2k got sprayed and sanded. Looks like crap in the pic, but it's still wet. One more coat of primer tonight...
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
More progress - trying to find bare metal under 3 old paint jobs.
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
I finally finished the paint on the cab last night. What I estimated to be two days turned into 2+ weeks. My son decided on a 2006 factory GM color - silver metallic. Planning for a low speed test drive tomorrow.
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Join Date: May 2003
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Looks great!
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Nice build! Good Lookin color!
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Thanks - here is a shot at the side. I have to claim rookie status on the paint job, but it looks ok at 10 feet away.
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Looks good man!
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
lookin good
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
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Despite the heat, I got the fenders hung. Seems like last week I was complaining about the cold... |
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Coming along great
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
looking good! congrats on getting her back together
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Man thats looking great!
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
pics for 69face
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
thank you! i guess i need to recheck my wiring.
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Took the trucks to a show on Saturday - trying to get as much road time on the 4.8 as possible. Got the bed Line-X'd, front end aligned, tires re-balanced and a/c serviced. We've had zero problems with the truck so far - cruises 70mph @1800 rpm in overdrive. Very quiet inside and lots of fun to drive. Need to finish the hood and a few interior issues and we'll call it done.
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap (Done!!)
Wow, what a year! I am finally calling it done and I have to say... this thing is AWESOME!!! I wake up every morning looking foreward to driving it. Every time I turn it over Woosh!, it fires right up. The power that the 4.8 is fantastic and the overdrive + the 3.07 rearend makes for great highway cruising. At 75 mph it just kind of floats like my old caprice classic. Hit the gas and Bam! It rockets - I have pegged the speedo several times and I have to force myself to back off. It is so smooth and effortless to drive. I was asked today what year it was and I had to pause for a moment - I said well, most of it is a 76, but the doors are 85, crossover harness is 91, seats are 03, engine and transmission is an 06, hood is a 74, cluster is a 90, bezel is an 85, fenders are new, so...I guess it is a mutt. But damn, this thing is a blast to drive. I always tried not to post questions or PM before searching the board, but the bottom line is that I could not have done this without the knowledge of all of the contributers of this board. Thank you. If you are "on the fence post" about doing a swap I wouldn't hesitate. Do it!
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Way to go man, it looks awesome!!
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
How did you mount that ecm bracket I wanted to do mine like that. Looks great!
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Thanks for the comments! I am supposed to give the truck back to my son who's back in college at Texas A&M, but I am having too much fun with it. He has my 07 Silverado with him now, but I would rather drive the 76 instead.
Battery tray - yup, I used an aux frame and tray from LMC ECM Mount - I had been using a mount from a camaro, but switched to this one (GM P/N 15071609 & 15047570) after I read this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414949. I took the bottom piece and trimmed it down with a cutting wheel until it mounts flat. The top cover still just pops on. |
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Just read first and last page. I will have to come back to read the rest.
Whoop! Your son is at a great school, what is he studying? Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
He is in his 4th year, studying animal nutrition. Corp of Cadets I-1. My daughter graduated last year (I.D.), so yeah, got a bunch of Aggies!
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Love this truck! TTT
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Re: Another LSx/4L60e Swap
Very nice build! My truck has a 79 he painted the exact same color! He is even planning an LS swap when he finishes his shop.
I have to ask though, is the 4.8 enough? I have a 87 GMC V1500 longbed single cab 4x4 w/3.42 gears and 32" tall tire. I am wondering if it will have enough oomph and torque to roast tires and haul a 16' trailer if I need to. |
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