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**nlped** · 01-30-2013, 02:11 PM

Ordered a 15 gallon Jeep Wrangler gas tank and the Wrangler F.I. in-tank sending unit assembly, minus the fuel pump, for the 5.3L swap. I'll put the appropriate Walbro 255 pump in this setup and hopefully I'll be cookin' with gas...pardon the pun

NewType72 · 01-30-2013, 02:37 PM

Sounds good to me can't wait to see the new parts

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**nlped** · 02-11-2013, 03:45 PM

I scored some more pieces for this build. 1968 GMC hood, grille & tailgate. They need some lovin', but I really like the angle of the front of the hood of the earlier hood. (& my hood and grille are in horrible shape

).
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**CC69Rat** · 02-11-2013, 03:54 PM

I think you'll need the 67-68 upper bar to run the hood.. (?) Something like that. I know they're different post 69 but you can change that bar and run the 67-68 hood.

I agree, I like that hood much better too.

**CC69Rat** · 02-11-2013, 04:26 PM

Duh , just noticed you have a grille too. Sorry man. Lol
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**nlped** · 02-11-2013, 07:09 PM

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Duh , just noticed you have a grille too. Sorry man. Lol
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No worries... My typing is way faster than my thinking too

**nlped** · 02-11-2013, 07:19 PM

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Sounds good to me can't wait to see the new parts

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Here are a few shots... I know the 5.3 looks rough, but I heard it run and go through the gears without issue. It has 83k miles on it and was in my buddies dad's personal truck that got hit/totalled in a parking deck.

**nlped** · 02-11-2013, 07:30 PM

Started stripping the extra SWB frame of some of the parts that will be replaced. Took out the k-member (I will reuse it, but not until after the sandblasting and paint step0, worked on the trailing arm crossmember, and a few other pieces/parts.

Oh, and a pic of my only helper when the weather is bad...

shawno72 · 02-11-2013, 07:31 PM

Everything looks great to me

NewType72 · 02-12-2013, 12:06 AM

I'm seeing alot of the fastlane in your near future my friend

**nlped** · 03-24-2013, 02:33 PM

It doesn't look like much, but it has been a LOT of work. I cut every body rivet that was holding any bracket, mount, or bracing out of my "extra" SWB frame so I when I'm done with the trial install of all my suspension, brake and fuel lines, and the gas tank, I'll be able to take it completely apart and sandblast everything, primer and paint ALL surfaces of the frame and such, then reassemble. I cut a crossmember out, and then bolted it back in so the frame would remain square. I am using all Grade 8 hardware in place of the rivets. I am going to build custom crossmembers in place of the core support, shock, and the other two flimsy rear stock crossmembers, but this way I can take one out at a time and fab each depending on needs (like the two rear ones will also be the supports for the Jeep Wrangler gas tank).

I have to go buy more 3/8" bolts, washers & nuts today. I cut like 140 rivets out. It's a process

Oh, and I built my own hidden hitch out of a hitch from a 2008 Dodge Ram that I found at the scrap yard...$5, what a bargain!

NewType72 · 03-24-2013, 03:36 PM

Awesome that's a great idea to have everything blasted individually so that there's no secret rust to destroy your ride later in its life. Great work as well in the hidden hitch

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**nlped** · 03-30-2013, 11:21 AM

I am going to work on getting the frame mocked up and get the 5.3/4L60e in this weekend. I also ordered my C-notchs, front & rear tubular crossmembers, and per Chad (69CCRat) I ordered the upper & lower shock mounts from Porterbuilt yesterday. Whoop Whoop!!!
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**CC69Rat** · 04-07-2013, 07:39 PM

Ed, just checking in .. you doing Bham to Charlotte for HRPT ? Did you get your PB stuff yet?

**nlped** · 04-08-2013, 08:55 AM

Still waiting on the PB pieces. I'm definitely going to do the HRPT.
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**nlped** · 04-22-2013, 11:48 AM

And I'm still waiting (relatively patiently) on my PB pieces, but I did go ahead and order the Cadillac CTS-V oil pan, pick-up and dip stick today. The truck pan hangs down WAY to low for my taste...like 2" below the crossmember. The CPP tubular mounts have the motor to far forward, but I think I have that all figured out, but I need the pan to make sure.

**nlped** · 04-22-2013, 02:50 PM

Got a wild hair and went ahead and modified the stock K-member and moved the motor back 2 5/8" using the CPP tubular stands, 3" FORWARD adapters, and poly motor mounts. I used the 3" forward adapters so I can still use the stock style A/C compressor in the O.E. LSX location, but moved the stands back to the rear 6 cyl frame holes. I had to make/modify the K-member so that the lower CPP stand would sit flat...nothing a little cutting, welding, grinding and drilling couldn't remedy

Here are a couple of shots as it sits right now. Sure wish my PB stuff would show up today

**nlped** · 04-22-2013, 08:28 PM

Ugh!!! Heard back from Porterbuilt...still several more weeks until finished. I was told 3 weeks and its already been 3 1/2. I know the quality is top notch and so is the $$$, but the follow through seems lacking...
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**CC69Rat** · 04-22-2013, 08:36 PM

Hang in there buddy... it will be worth the wait. Looks great so far.

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**lolife99** · 04-22-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Ugh!!! Heard back from Porterbuilt...still several more weeks until finished. I was told 3 weeks and its already been 3 1/2. I know the quality is top notch and so is the $$$, but the follow through seems lacking...
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Even though Porterbuilt has added personnel to help with production,... it seems demand is even greater than ever.
I ordered some front shock mounts last week and was told 4-6 weeks!
But that is fine by me.

You are adding alot of resale value to your truck using Porterbuilt parts.

**CC69Rat** · 04-22-2013, 08:54 PM

I think it might need the full drop member and forward arms, etc.

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**nlped** · 04-22-2013, 09:13 PM

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I think it might need the full drop member and forward arms, etc.

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Lol... No way!!! I've done all this with the intent of building a driver! You made me buy the PB pieces...damn it!

I also ended up buying the TBSS Pacesetter headers today too.

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**nlped** · 04-22-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Even though Porterbuilt has added personnel to help with production,... it seems demand is even greater than ever.
I ordered some front shock mounts last week and was told 4-6 weeks!
But that is fine by me.

You are adding alot of resale value to your truck using Porterbuilt parts.

I'm really hoping I'm not worrying about resale... I just wanted the quality. I do know his stuff is the best. I'm just like an impatient kid...I want my new toys.

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**nlped** · 04-22-2013, 09:21 PM

I've got to come up with the fuel line stuff, buy new S/S brake hard lines and then figure out the next batch of issues. I'm getting close to needing to tear down the current truck to start fitting the body.

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**CC69Rat** · 04-22-2013, 09:26 PM

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01-30-2013, 02:11 PM	#76
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Ordered a 15 gallon Jeep Wrangler gas tank and the Wrangler F.I. in-tank sending unit assembly, minus the fuel pump, for the 5.3L swap. I'll put the appropriate Walbro 255 pump in this setup and hopefully I'll be cookin' with gas...pardon the pun __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-30-2013, 02:37 PM	#77
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Sounds good to me can't wait to see the new parts Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

02-11-2013, 03:45 PM	#78
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I scored some more pieces for this build. 1968 GMC hood, grille & tailgate. They need some lovin', but I really like the angle of the front of the hood of the earlier hood. (& my hood and grille are in horrible shape ). Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-11-2013, 03:54 PM	#79
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I think you'll need the 67-68 upper bar to run the hood.. (?) Something like that. I know they're different post 69 but you can change that bar and run the 67-68 hood. I agree, I like that hood much better too. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-11-2013, 04:26 PM	#80
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Duh , just noticed you have a grille too. Sorry man. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-11-2013, 07:30 PM	#83
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Started stripping the extra SWB frame of some of the parts that will be replaced. Took out the k-member (I will reuse it, but not until after the sandblasting and paint step0, worked on the trailing arm crossmember, and a few other pieces/parts. Oh, and a pic of my only helper when the weather is bad... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-11-2013, 07:31 PM	#84
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Everything looks great to me __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-12-2013, 12:06 AM	#85
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I'm seeing alot of the fastlane in your near future my friend __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

03-24-2013, 02:33 PM	#86
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole It doesn't look like much, but it has been a LOT of work. I cut every body rivet that was holding any bracket, mount, or bracing out of my "extra" SWB frame so I when I'm done with the trial install of all my suspension, brake and fuel lines, and the gas tank, I'll be able to take it completely apart and sandblast everything, primer and paint ALL surfaces of the frame and such, then reassemble. I cut a crossmember out, and then bolted it back in so the frame would remain square. I am using all Grade 8 hardware in place of the rivets. I am going to build custom crossmembers in place of the core support, shock, and the other two flimsy rear stock crossmembers, but this way I can take one out at a time and fab each depending on needs (like the two rear ones will also be the supports for the Jeep Wrangler gas tank). I have to go buy more 3/8" bolts, washers & nuts today. I cut like 140 rivets out. It's a process Oh, and I built my own hidden hitch out of a hitch from a 2008 Dodge Ram that I found at the scrap yard...$5, what a bargain! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 03-24-2013 at 02:39 PM.

03-24-2013, 03:36 PM	#87
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Awesome that's a great idea to have everything blasted individually so that there's no secret rust to destroy your ride later in its life. Great work as well in the hidden hitch Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

03-30-2013, 11:21 AM	#88
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I am going to work on getting the frame mocked up and get the 5.3/4L60e in this weekend. I also ordered my C-notchs, front & rear tubular crossmembers, and per Chad (69CCRat) I ordered the upper & lower shock mounts from Porterbuilt yesterday. Whoop Whoop!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-07-2013, 07:39 PM	#89
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Ed, just checking in .. you doing Bham to Charlotte for HRPT ? Did you get your PB stuff yet? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-08-2013, 08:55 AM	#90
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Still waiting on the PB pieces. I'm definitely going to do the HRPT. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-22-2013, 11:48 AM	#91
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole And I'm still waiting (relatively patiently) on my PB pieces, but I did go ahead and order the Cadillac CTS-V oil pan, pick-up and dip stick today. The truck pan hangs down WAY to low for my taste...like 2" below the crossmember. The CPP tubular mounts have the motor to far forward, but I think I have that all figured out, but I need the pan to make sure. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-22-2013, 02:50 PM	#92
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Got a wild hair and went ahead and modified the stock K-member and moved the motor back 2 5/8" using the CPP tubular stands, 3" FORWARD adapters, and poly motor mounts. I used the 3" forward adapters so I can still use the stock style A/C compressor in the O.E. LSX location, but moved the stands back to the rear 6 cyl frame holes. I had to make/modify the K-member so that the lower CPP stand would sit flat...nothing a little cutting, welding, grinding and drilling couldn't remedy Here are a couple of shots as it sits right now. Sure wish my PB stuff would show up today Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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04-22-2013, 08:28 PM	#93
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Ugh!!! Heard back from Porterbuilt...still several more weeks until finished. I was told 3 weeks and its already been 3 1/2. I know the quality is top notch and so is the $$$, but the follow through seems lacking... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-22-2013, 08:36 PM	#94
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Hang in there buddy... it will be worth the wait. Looks great so far. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-22-2013, 08:54 PM	#96
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I think it might need the full drop member and forward arms, etc. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-22-2013, 09:21 PM	#99
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I've got to come up with the fuel line stuff, buy new S/S brake hard lines and then figure out the next batch of issues. I'm getting close to needing to tear down the current truck to start fitting the body. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-22-2013, 09:26 PM	#100
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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