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smokedat · 09-02-2018, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Truck and colour looks great, love the wide rear tubs.
Mudman.

Thank you mud man

smokedat · 09-02-2018, 12:45 AM

Got around wrapping up the rear axle . I touched up the POR15 Silver areas I installed new stainless tub bolts and finalized the brake assembly, installed the brake pads. still amazes me the hole system works. From a Frankenstein mess of parts, No assistance from a specialized team one man show

LT7A · 09-02-2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

Got around wrapping up the rear axle . I touched up the POR15 Silver areas I installed new stainless tub bolts and finalized the brake assembly, installed the brake pads. still amazes me the hole system works. From a Frankenstein mess of parts, No assistance from a specialized team one man show

Absolutely. Something to be proud of. Parts from all over and now they look like they belong.

When you say tub bolts do you mean like at wheel tubs? If so, all good.
Reason I ask is that Jeep guys call the main body "the tub" and I'd be concerned if you used SS bolts at body mounts. I have some on the core support of my Cutlass that I re-did the front end on a long time ago and learned I need to replace. I didn't realize at the time that the stainless bolts were not up to the strength of chassis bolts.

smokedat · 09-02-2018, 11:18 AM

pics of the final assembly. Brake pads are in there really easy to install or remove there only held by the side studs on the caliper torqued to 40NM. Im going to keep that rear stance as it tucking nicely and still have like 2'' of travel before bottoming out

smokedat · 09-02-2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Absolutely. Something to be proud of. Parts from all over and now they look like they belong.

When you say tub bolts do you mean like at wheel tubs? If so, all good.
Reason I ask is that Jeep guys call the main body "the tub" and I'd be concerned if you used SS bolts at body mounts. I have some on the core support of my Cutlass that I re-did the front end on a long time ago and learned I need to replace. I didn't realize at the time that the stainless bolts were not up to the strength of chassis bolts.

Thanks. Yes the wheel tubs, I applied a bit of anti seize I know that Stainless bolts can bite in and be difficult to remove.

smokedat · 09-03-2018, 08:27 PM

Top got done, new knock censors and harness

smokedat · 09-04-2018, 10:59 PM

got a pic my wife wanted of the boys and the hot wagon i built for them next to dads truck.

smokedat · 09-04-2018, 11:01 PM

got a few pics of the engine. The intake manifold is not bolted yet, its primer white i will be painting it like a cream tone to match interior ulphostery

**oldman3** · 09-04-2018, 11:22 PM

Cool pic with the boys, engine looks great...Jim

smokedat · 09-05-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Cool pic with the boys, engine looks great...Jim

Thank you Jim

mcbassin · 09-11-2018, 07:32 AM

Very clean! Looks great Alex!

z71se · 09-11-2018, 03:55 PM

Any new updates? This thing should really get some attention at the Brothers shows!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-11-2018, 09:09 PM

Oh ya!!!!

**mongocanfly** · 09-11-2018, 09:35 PM

Great looking install!

smokedat · 09-12-2018, 08:56 PM

Thanks everyone, it’s appreciated.
Progress is slow I only get to work on it on sundays. I did manage to align the alternator and space out the water pump cover. I also installed the alternator bullet pulley, and I installed an aluminum coil pack frame and the spark plugs

smokedat · 09-12-2018, 08:58 PM

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smokedat · 09-12-2018, 09:21 PM

Here’s pic of the alternator spacing with new pulley

smokedat · 09-12-2018, 09:50 PM

I need to finalize the intake manifold, Il be painting it cream tone and change the the throttle body to a Holley 92mm and change the bottom seals and a new throttle link bracket form lokar

smokedat · 09-12-2018, 10:17 PM

I was contemplating a fabricated aluminum intake manifold like the Holley sniper, but that would require more mods to install a throttle bracket this had to be done secured bullet proof status and it would require that I redo my fuel delivery up to the fuel rails, at this point I’m done chasing out problems finding solutions to custom fit applications.

smokedat · 09-13-2018, 08:18 PM

Here are the components for my rebuild of the manifold.

z71se · 09-13-2018, 08:38 PM

You should chrome out the alternator. They can be taken apart easily.

smokedat · 09-15-2018, 06:44 PM

here with the painted manifold and new throttle body.

smokedat · 09-15-2018, 06:51 PM

Before and after

smokedat · 09-15-2018, 06:53 PM

The color tone got lighter after it fully dried. I will be doing my interior door panels and seats this color Santa Fe

mud.man.rj · 09-17-2018, 11:44 AM

Your truck will be so beautiful you may not want to drive it, but sure hope you do....a lot.
Really coming along nicely, appreciate your attention to detail.
Mudman.

09-02-2018, 12:45 AM	#1127
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Got around wrapping up the rear axle . I touched up the POR15 Silver areas I installed new stainless tub bolts and finalized the brake assembly, installed the brake pads. still amazes me the hole system works. From a Frankenstein mess of parts, No assistance from a specialized team one man show __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-02-2018, 11:18 AM	#1129
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne pics of the final assembly. Brake pads are in there really easy to install or remove there only held by the side studs on the caliper torqued to 40NM. Im going to keep that rear stance as it tucking nicely and still have like 2'' of travel before bottoming out Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-03-2018, 08:27 PM	#1131
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Top got done, new knock censors and harness Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-04-2018, 10:59 PM	#1132
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne got a pic my wife wanted of the boys and the hot wagon i built for them next to dads truck. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-04-2018, 11:01 PM	#1133
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne got a few pics of the engine. The intake manifold is not bolted yet, its primer white i will be painting it like a cream tone to match interior ulphostery Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-04-2018, 11:22 PM	#1134
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Cool pic with the boys, engine looks great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-11-2018, 07:32 AM	#1136
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very clean! Looks great Alex! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-11-2018, 03:55 PM	#1137
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Any new updates? This thing should really get some attention at the Brothers shows! __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

09-11-2018, 09:09 PM	#1138
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Oh ya!!!! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-11-2018, 09:35 PM	#1139
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Great looking install! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-12-2018, 08:56 PM	#1140
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Thanks everyone, it’s appreciated. Progress is slow I only get to work on it on sundays. I did manage to align the alternator and space out the water pump cover. I also installed the alternator bullet pulley, and I installed an aluminum coil pack frame and the spark plugs Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-12-2018, 08:58 PM	#1141
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne ... __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-12-2018, 09:21 PM	#1142
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Here’s pic of the alternator spacing with new pulley Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios Last edited by smokedat; 09-12-2018 at 09:30 PM.

09-12-2018, 09:50 PM	#1143
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I need to finalize the intake manifold, Il be painting it cream tone and change the the throttle body to a Holley 92mm and change the bottom seals and a new throttle link bracket form lokar __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-12-2018, 10:17 PM	#1144
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I was contemplating a fabricated aluminum intake manifold like the Holley sniper, but that would require more mods to install a throttle bracket this had to be done secured bullet proof status and it would require that I redo my fuel delivery up to the fuel rails, at this point I’m done chasing out problems finding solutions to custom fit applications. __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios



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09-13-2018, 08:18 PM	#1145
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Here are the components for my rebuild of the manifold. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-13-2018, 08:38 PM	#1146
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne You should chrome out the alternator. They can be taken apart easily. __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

09-15-2018, 06:44 PM	#1147
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne here with the painted manifold and new throttle body. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-15-2018, 06:51 PM	#1148
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Before and after Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

09-15-2018, 06:53 PM	#1149
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne The color tone got lighter after it fully dried. I will be doing my interior door panels and seats this color Santa Fe Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios Last edited by smokedat; 09-15-2018 at 08:01 PM.

09-17-2018, 11:44 AM	#1150
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Your truck will be so beautiful you may not want to drive it, but sure hope you do....a lot. Really coming along nicely, appreciate your attention to detail. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

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