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greg65 · 12-12-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

No doubt....can't go wrong for that price. What all parts are interchangeable with the 5.3 or 6.0?

I don't know alot about the ls engines besides having a 5.3 in my wife's Tahoe. By the little bit of reading I've done the bore is the same between 4.8 and 5.3, it is the stroke that is different. I don't know anything about the 6.0 except it can make a lot horsepower and poor fuel mileage.

truknut · 12-13-2009, 12:11 AM

Greg, where did you luck up and find that 4.8 for 75 bills? I knew where I could have gotten a 5.3 w/36,000 miles awhile back for $700.00. I would like to go that route, but I would like to go carb instead of EFI.

70 Suburban · 12-13-2009, 12:19 AM

I found a 5.3 from an 08 sub that I am goin to use.. I have to wait for the yard to relese it. If i do mine befor you do yours I will write a how to on it.. I email it to you when the time comes.. Im not sure how it differ because its a flex fuel 320 hp.

greg65 · 12-13-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by truknut

Greg, where did you luck up and find that 4.8 for 75 bills? I knew where I could have gotten a 5.3 w/36,000 miles awhile back for $700.00. I would like to go that route, but I would like to go carb instead of EFI.

Hey Jeff how's it going. I found the engine on craig's list. The guy lives in the same town and delivered to me at work. I figured I couldn't beat that kinda of deal.

greg65 · 12-13-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I found a 5.3 from an 08 sub that I am goin to use.. I have to wait for the yard to relese it. If i do mine befor you do yours I will write a how to on it.. I email it to you when the time comes.. Im not sure how it differ because its a flex fuel 320 hp.

Sounds like a plan. I'm pretty sure you will do yours first. The engine is for my son, which is seven right now. We got ten years to get his truck going. By that time who know what kinda of powertrain will be out. I told him we are going to finish my '65 first. It has a 406/700r4 combo in it now but if the right deal comes along it also might have a ls engine. The 406 has a 520 lift cam and the older I get the more I want something practical instead of the go fast.

greg65 · 12-24-2009, 03:23 PM

I found some old pictures of when I disassembled the truck. These are before digital camaras some the quality is poor. The last one is from the Move to Georgia.

greg65 · 12-24-2009, 03:27 PM

Here are a few of the before and after of my frame. Now if I could just get the rest of the truck finished.

greg65 · 01-16-2010, 03:47 PM

Ok I got my cab back earlier this week after having the floor sheet metal replaced. Their is still alot of body work to be done but I could not resist putting the cab on the frame to see how it looks. It has been eight years since I tore it apart and almost forgot what it looks like. Here are a few pictures of the floor pan after replacement.

greg65 · 01-16-2010, 03:53 PM

This is what it looks like at this point. After putting the cab back on I'm more motivated than ever to get it back on the road.

greg65 · 01-16-2010, 03:58 PM

Here are a few more.

65Custom · 01-16-2010, 04:48 PM

Man that is really got to be a motivator, It is looking great.

greg65 · 01-16-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Custom

Man that is really got to be a motivator, It is looking great.

Thanks Kevin, now all I need is more money and oh yeah more money.

protrash64 · 01-17-2010, 01:06 AM

Getting it looking like a truck will help....next get it running again and pretty soon it'll be together. Looks good

**ChiefRocka** · 01-19-2010, 11:19 AM

Looking good man....Now I'm gonna have to put you in your place !!

sdailey · 01-19-2010, 11:30 AM

Looking good Greg. Keep up the good work.

greg65 · 01-19-2010, 12:03 PM

Thanks Shannon, just glad it's back home.

sdailey · 01-19-2010, 12:23 PM

I'm still waiting to have my cab blasted. The local blaster had an issue with his compressor not working right. At the time I called he was working on getting it fixed, but that was 3 weeks ago now.

I'd really love to take advantage of this warm weather we're having.

Alan's Classic · 01-19-2010, 01:26 PM

Greg, it's looking awesome. It always feels like progress when it looks like a truck again.

greg65 · 01-19-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

I'm still waiting to have my cab blasted. The local blaster had an issue with his compressor not working right. At the time I called he was working on getting it fixed, but that was 3 weeks ago now.

I'd really love to take advantage of this warm weather we're having.

Let me know how it turns out. I need to get my fenders, inner fenders, hood, and bed sides.

greg65 · 01-19-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Greg, it's looking awesome. It always feels like progress when it looks like a truck again.

Thanks Alan, maybe now I can get some parts bought and it and make more progress.

jgh64pkup · 01-20-2010, 07:56 PM

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greg65 · 01-25-2010, 03:22 PM

We went and ticked up this little "jewel" this weekend. Between the two 1968 trucks Evan should have a good start on his truck. This means I have about seven years to finish mine.

greg65 · 02-06-2010, 03:44 PM

After thinking long and hard I decided to part out the above 68 awb. We kept the front sheet metal and bed for Evan's truck and sold the rest. This morning I delivered the frame to Chris(georgiachevydriver) and had an well deserved road trip. It's always good to get away from home for awhile. My old Silverado never missed a beat on the 400 mile trip. There is nothing quite like seeing the sun rise over the Summit racing building. Anyway had a good trip a extra cash to buy more truck parts. Life is good.

Alan's Classic · 02-06-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

After thinking long and hard I decided to part out the above 68 awb. We kept the front sheet metal and bed for Evan's truck and sold the rest. This morning I delivered the frame to Chris(georgiachevydriver) and had an well deserved road trip. It's always good to get away from home for awhile. My old Silverado never missed a beat on the 400 mile trip. There is nothing quite like seeing the sun rise over the Summit racing building. Anyway had a good trip a extra cash to buy more truck parts. Life is good.

Sounds like fun. I love road trips. Did you go into Summit or do a drive by? Thanks for sending 95light my way. He picked up the frame.

greg65 · 02-06-2010, 07:07 PM

My truck kept pulling to the right at the Summit exit. It was all I could to stay on I-75 north. No problem with the frame, glad i could help to forum members.

12-13-2009, 12:11 AM	#77
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: My build so far Greg, where did you luck up and find that 4.8 for 75 bills? I knew where I could have gotten a 5.3 w/36,000 miles awhile back for $700.00. I would like to go that route, but I would like to go carb instead of EFI. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

12-13-2009, 12:19 AM	#78
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: My build so far I found a 5.3 from an 08 sub that I am goin to use.. I have to wait for the yard to relese it. If i do mine befor you do yours I will write a how to on it.. I email it to you when the time comes.. Im not sure how it differ because its a flex fuel 320 hp. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-24-2009, 03:23 PM	#81
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far I found some old pictures of when I disassembled the truck. These are before digital camaras some the quality is poor. The last one is from the Move to Georgia. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

12-24-2009, 03:27 PM	#82
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Here are a few of the before and after of my frame. Now if I could just get the rest of the truck finished. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-16-2010, 03:47 PM	#83
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Ok I got my cab back earlier this week after having the floor sheet metal replaced. Their is still alot of body work to be done but I could not resist putting the cab on the frame to see how it looks. It has been eight years since I tore it apart and almost forgot what it looks like. Here are a few pictures of the floor pan after replacement. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-16-2010, 03:53 PM	#84
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far This is what it looks like at this point. After putting the cab back on I'm more motivated than ever to get it back on the road. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-16-2010, 03:58 PM	#85
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Here are a few more. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-16-2010, 04:48 PM	#86
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 509	Re: My build so far Man that is really got to be a motivator, It is looking great. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

01-17-2010, 01:06 AM	#88
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Greg65 build thread Getting it looking like a truck will help....next get it running again and pretty soon it'll be together. Looks good __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-19-2010, 11:19 AM	#89
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Greg65 build thread Looking good man....Now I'm gonna have to put you in your place !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-19-2010, 11:30 AM	#90
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Greg65 build thread Looking good Greg. Keep up the good work. __________________ Shannon

01-19-2010, 12:03 PM	#91
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Thanks Shannon, just glad it's back home. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-19-2010, 12:23 PM	#92
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Greg65 build thread I'm still waiting to have my cab blasted. The local blaster had an issue with his compressor not working right. At the time I called he was working on getting it fixed, but that was 3 weeks ago now. I'd really love to take advantage of this warm weather we're having. __________________ Shannon

01-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#93
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Greg65 build thread Greg, it's looking awesome. It always feels like progress when it looks like a truck again. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-20-2010, 07:56 PM	#96
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01-25-2010, 03:22 PM	#97
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread We went and ticked up this little "jewel" this weekend. Between the two 1968 trucks Evan should have a good start on his truck. This means I have about seven years to finish mine. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

02-06-2010, 03:44 PM	#98
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread After thinking long and hard I decided to part out the above 68 awb. We kept the front sheet metal and bed for Evan's truck and sold the rest. This morning I delivered the frame to Chris(georgiachevydriver) and had an well deserved road trip. It's always good to get away from home for awhile. My old Silverado never missed a beat on the 400 mile trip. There is nothing quite like seeing the sun rise over the Summit racing building. Anyway had a good trip a extra cash to buy more truck parts. Life is good. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

02-06-2010, 07:07 PM	#100
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread My truck kept pulling to the right at the Summit exit. It was all I could to stay on I-75 north. No problem with the frame, glad i could help to forum members. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

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