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68 short step · 10-04-2009, 03:09 PM

thanks guys, the fittings are blue because they're aluminum...these are AN style fittings, and in airplane world
blue=aluminum
black= steel
stainless= stainless
so the auto world copied this, but you can get aluminum fittings in black, blue, or ive even seen them in red in the auto world...

nuke1 · 10-04-2009, 11:35 PM

very true, i got an fittings for my brake lines

72BlckButy · 10-05-2009, 08:19 AM

What brand of tire is mounted on the 20/22 setup?

68 short step · 10-05-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What brand of tire is mounted on the 20/22 setup?

goodyear

mcbassin · 10-05-2009, 06:51 PM

Another nice project! Hey, where do you find all these late model engines? Do you have a connection with a yard? You mind hooking a fellow Oklahoma member up? I am in the market for a 5.3/4l60e with or without dbw pedal. I have found many just not one in my price range yet. Keep up the Strong skills!

68 short step · 10-05-2009, 09:59 PM

no connections with any yards, i keep my eye out on CL, and when i need one 'now' schram auto is my recommendation.

mcbassin · 10-05-2009, 10:04 PM

Yes, I watch local CL pretty hard too. I just missed one this past weekend. I will get one eventually. I would really like to find one in a rollover that hear run first.

franky69c10 · 10-06-2009, 01:39 PM

Looking good what harness r u using 4 ur truck 2 get that motor running do u have 2 make one up or are u having sumone make one up 4 u

LOW DOUGH · 10-06-2009, 04:46 PM

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68 short step · 10-06-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franky69c10

Looking good what harness r u using 4 ur truck 2 get that motor running do u have 2 make one up or are u having sumone make one up 4 u

im useing the factory one, that i modify.

**Thealien** · 10-06-2009, 08:28 PM

As always love seeing your work! I can't thank you enough for sharing with all of us, even when you have to answer the same questions repeatedly!

mcbassin · 10-06-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

im useing the factory one, that i modify.

It looks like you understand the harness pretty good to re-do all that like you do.
Do you send off the computers to have them reprogrammed? If so, who are you using? What did you do about the A/C compressor?

68 short step · 10-06-2009, 10:40 PM

the computers are tuned by my tuner guy, glen, in OKC.... he does all my tuning and my brothers too.... he's very knowledgable on these LS base engines... im gonna use a vintage air magnum gen4 system, with the stock A/C compressor, in the stock position.....i use adaptor blocks from docsblocks.com, to connect my compressor to my A/C lines...

mcbassin · 10-06-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

the computers are tuned by my tuner guy, glen, in OKC.... he does all my tuning and my brothers too.... he's very knowledgable on these LS base engines... im gonna use a vintage air magnum gen4 system, with the stock A/C compressor, in the stock position.....i use adaptor blocks from docsblocks.com, to connect my compressor to my A/C lines...

Do you know if Glen will do a "plug and play" harness and tune? You have an idea of cost? Thanks, keep up the good work!

68 short step · 10-17-2009, 12:52 AM

here are a few pics of the new location of the air tank....its a simple bolt on thing, useing 2 staps i made from 3/16 thick by 3" wide steel plate.... also i had to take 1.25" out of the air tank mounts... the tank hung down little too low for my liking.... ill have to get pics of the compressor mounting tomorrow..

hgs_notes · 10-17-2009, 09:19 AM

What are you using for a fuel tank?

68 short step · 10-17-2009, 12:00 PM

im gonna moddify the stock one, for an in-tank pump...so its gonna stay behind the seat, for now anyways.

68 short step · 10-17-2009, 03:29 PM

and pics of the compressor mounting....

68 short step · 10-30-2009, 11:27 PM

a little progress to report, got my ECE rear hitch installed.

LOW DOUGH · 10-30-2009, 11:36 PM

Is that a hitch that hides behind the plate or just below the plate/bumper? I guess it looks like it will be below the bumper.....

68 short step · 10-31-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

Is that a hitch that hides behind the plate or just below the plate/bumper? I guess it looks like it will be below the bumper.....

its ECE hidden hitch, it hides under the plate... comes with a bracket that flips the plate up/down to reveal the receiver..

68 short step · 11-01-2009, 07:34 PM

got a little body work done on big red this weekend.....made the 'half moon' piece for the pass. side firewall, to make it symetrical with the driver side.. then welded in on.. next i put down some rust inhibitor, seam sealer, then a couple coats of black paint, to make it uniformed...after that i made some \1 1/4" metal strips, so i could cap the rain gutter.....welded in the strips, and ground down the welds...still need to fill in some holes in the firewall, for misc. things im not gonna use... but here are the progress pics

68 short step · 11-01-2009, 07:36 PM

-T- · 11-01-2009, 08:56 PM

Good looking build, I just started on mine and headed in some similar directions. I love the Gen3 motors. I have used them in all of my rockcrawlers. I saw some jeeps in the corner in a couple of the pics. I've been into jeeps for about 8yrs and just sold this one to start on my '69

68 short step · 11-01-2009, 09:09 PM

the jeeps in the shop all have LSx engines too...my buddy, justin, is into them, and i wire them up/ get the electronics taken care of... he does all the mechanical work...ever looking for another rock-crawler, give me a buzz, i think there is about 8 at the shop now....along with a 70 cuda getting a viper v10

10-04-2009, 03:09 PM	#76
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) thanks guys, the fittings are blue because they're aluminum...these are AN style fittings, and in airplane world blue=aluminum black= steel stainless= stainless so the auto world copied this, but you can get aluminum fittings in black, blue, or ive even seen them in red in the auto world...

10-04-2009, 11:35 PM	#77
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) very true, i got an fittings for my brake lines __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-05-2009, 08:19 AM	#78
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) What brand of tire is mounted on the 20/22 setup? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-05-2009, 06:51 PM	#80
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) Another nice project! Hey, where do you find all these late model engines? Do you have a connection with a yard? You mind hooking a fellow Oklahoma member up? I am in the market for a 5.3/4l60e with or without dbw pedal. I have found many just not one in my price range yet. Keep up the Strong skills! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-05-2009, 09:59 PM	#81
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) no connections with any yards, i keep my eye out on CL, and when i need one 'now' schram auto is my recommendation. Last edited by 68 short step; 10-05-2009 at 09:59 PM.

10-05-2009, 10:04 PM	#82
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) Yes, I watch local CL pretty hard too. I just missed one this past weekend. I will get one eventually. I would really like to find one in a rollover that hear run first. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-06-2009, 01:39 PM	#83
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) Looking good what harness r u using 4 ur truck 2 get that motor running do u have 2 make one up or are u having sumone make one up 4 u __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

10-06-2009, 04:46 PM	#84
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) subscribed

10-06-2009, 08:28 PM	#86
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) As always love seeing your work! I can't thank you enough for sharing with all of us, even when you have to answer the same questions repeatedly!

10-06-2009, 10:40 PM	#88
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) the computers are tuned by my tuner guy, glen, in OKC.... he does all my tuning and my brothers too.... he's very knowledgable on these LS base engines... im gonna use a vintage air magnum gen4 system, with the stock A/C compressor, in the stock position.....i use adaptor blocks from docsblocks.com, to connect my compressor to my A/C lines...

10-17-2009, 12:52 AM	#90
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) here are a few pics of the new location of the air tank....its a simple bolt on thing, useing 2 staps i made from 3/16 thick by 3" wide steel plate.... also i had to take 1.25" out of the air tank mounts... the tank hung down little too low for my liking.... ill have to get pics of the compressor mounting tomorrow..

10-17-2009, 09:19 AM	#91
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10-17-2009, 12:00 PM	#92
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) im gonna moddify the stock one, for an in-tank pump...so its gonna stay behind the seat, for now anyways.

10-17-2009, 03:29 PM	#93
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) and pics of the compressor mounting....

10-30-2009, 11:27 PM	#94
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) a little progress to report, got my ECE rear hitch installed.



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10-30-2009, 11:36 PM	#95
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) Is that a hitch that hides behind the plate or just below the plate/bumper? I guess it looks like it will be below the bumper.....

11-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#97
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) got a little body work done on big red this weekend.....made the 'half moon' piece for the pass. side firewall, to make it symetrical with the driver side.. then welded in on.. next i put down some rust inhibitor, seam sealer, then a couple coats of black paint, to make it uniformed...after that i made some \1 1/4" metal strips, so i could cap the rain gutter.....welded in the strips, and ground down the welds...still need to fill in some holes in the firewall, for misc. things im not gonna use... but here are the progress pics

11-01-2009, 07:36 PM	#98
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air)

11-01-2009, 08:56 PM	#99
-T- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 130	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) Good looking build, I just started on mine and headed in some similar directions. I love the Gen3 motors. I have used them in all of my rockcrawlers. I saw some jeeps in the corner in a couple of the pics. I've been into jeeps for about 8yrs and just sold this one to start on my '69 Attached Images

11-01-2009, 09:09 PM	#100
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: project BIG RED (gen3 on air) the jeeps in the shop all have LSx engines too...my buddy, justin, is into them, and i wire them up/ get the electronics taken care of... he does all the mechanical work...ever looking for another rock-crawler, give me a buzz, i think there is about 8 at the shop now....along with a 70 cuda getting a viper v10 Last edited by 68 short step; 11-01-2009 at 09:11 PM.

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