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tommys66 · 02-27-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Seats look familiar.

They look awesome.

thanks. I really like the feel of these seats, very comfortable. btw, I belive the seats were another idea I got from your build. Keep the ideas comming alan, i am slowly catching up to you.

Alan's Classic · 03-04-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

thanks. I really like the feel of these seats, very comfortable. btw, I belive the seats were another idea I got from your build. Keep the ideas comming alan, i am slowly catching up to you.

Nice compressor adapters!!

TopFuel1966 · 02-28-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

I test fitted my seats, and took my first imaginary test drive since the start of the build

The seats are from an 04' silverado. I had modify the brackets on the center section and drill all new mounting holes. I will prolly use 3/8" bolts to secure them.

I have seats just like that for mine but I can't use them. Not enough legroom to be comfortable on a long drive. I really bummed.

tommys66 · 03-04-2010, 07:01 PM

I purchased some fittings from Doc's Blocks, for the A/C compressor. These allow room to hook up the hoses without notching the frame.

rcrahn · 03-21-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

I purchased some fittings from Doc's Blocks, for the A/C compressor. These allow room to hook up the hoses without notching the frame.

Awesome! Just the information I needed. Thanks so much for sharing it.

65tileguy · 02-27-2010, 04:07 PM

Amazing Job so Far. I am starting my first frame up of a 65 1/2 lwb and I have been waking up every morning between 3-4 am thinking/ stressing about it. Now I feel Like I have somewhat of a roadmap and I feel excited again!

I will be doing a much simpler Chevy 350/ TH 400/ stock rear end set up because I am NOT ready for a wiring loom like that! Im so impressed!

Very excited to see what happens. Cheers!

tommys66 · 02-27-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 65tileguy

Amazing Job so Far. I am starting my first frame up of a 65 1/2 lwb and I have been waking up every morning between 3-4 am thinking/ stressing about it. Now I feel Like I have somewhat of a roadmap and I feel excited again!

I will be doing a much simpler Chevy 350/ TH 400/ stock rear end set up because I am NOT ready for a wiring loom like that! Im so impressed!

Very excited to see what happens. Cheers!

I was stressed in the beginning, because for some reason I thought I could do this build in less than 18 months. Now I am rolling up on almost 2.5 years, with at least another year to completion. If we all had a chip foose crew it would be too easy

I am glad I could help. Good luck on your build.

ruffrida2005 · 03-20-2010, 12:14 AM

Do you think you will have any problem with only running that external cooler?

tommys66 · 03-20-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Do you think you will have any problem with only running that external cooler?

Don't know for sure. I seen where others have used these and I asked them, they said it works fine.

tommys66 · 03-21-2010, 07:30 PM

I tried to use the stock plug wires with the headers. The drivers side has plenty of clearance, but only one wire on the pass side clears. Do they make these wires with a 90 on the plug end?

TimE · 03-22-2010, 10:48 AM

Wow! Those headers do fit nicely Tommy. Looks reeaaaalllyy nice. Can't wait to get back to "laying hands" on mine. Keep it up!!

As for your question on plug wires, I found this...

The first link is to Hart Rods Suburban build. In post #412 he stated "Check out the Doug Thorley headers!!!!! Youll need to use a set of plug wires:

MSD Connector wires 8.5mm 32819 "
There may be a pic of the plug wires on the motor in a later post...didn't get that far.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...artrob&page=17

Here is a link to a pic of the actual wires...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32819/

tommys66 · 03-22-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Wow! Those headers do fit nicely Tommy. Looks reeaaaalllyy nice. Can't wait to get back to "laying hands" on mine. Keep it up!!

As for your question on plug wires, I found this...

The first link is to Hart Rods Suburban build. In post #412 he stated "Check out the Doug Thorley headers!!!!! Youll need to use a set of plug wires:

MSD Connector wires 8.5mm 32819 "
There may be a pic of the plug wires on the motor in a later post...didn't get that far.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...artrob&page=17

Here is a link to a pic of the actual wires...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32819/

thanks, I will check it out

tommys66 · 03-25-2010, 10:41 PM

Here is a link to a pic of the actual wires...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32819/[/QUOTE]

I purchased these wires and they are too short! apparently there are two different length wires on the vortec, depending which coil they have. I happen to have the longer wires on my motor. But I am kinda confused, because I checked the length of the truck wires at the local parts store with a stock set from a camaro, and they were the same length

muddpile · 03-26-2010, 12:09 AM

I can't believe I missed 7 pages of this build thread. Looks great!

tommys66 · 04-04-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

I can't believe I missed 7 pages of this build thread. Looks great!

thanks

tommys66 · 04-04-2010, 10:23 PM

I got some ss front brake hoses, but Im not sure they're installed correctly. I can't remember how the others were on there.

ruffrida2005 · 03-21-2010, 09:07 PM

You could always buy some custom wires and make your own to fit. That's how my mallory set is.

tommys66 · 03-22-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

You could always buy some custom wires and make your own to fit. That's how my mallory set is.

if I tried to make my own, my luck I would mess up just enough to not have enough!

structures · 04-12-2010, 04:17 PM

Tommy thanks for the updates you're really helping me with my LS1 install dude!!!

tommys66 · 04-12-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by structures

Tommy thanks for the updates you're really helping me with my LS1 install dude!!!

I take so much information from this site, I try to give back as much as I can. Glad it's helping, thats why I post what I think will help someone.

ruffrida2005 · 04-12-2010, 11:27 PM

Looks good Tommy. I ended up putting my sending unit right at the Dizzy on my 350, but I'm probably going to move it down to the oil filter.

Alan's Classic · 04-12-2010, 11:32 PM

Those plug wires look really nice.

daverod · 04-12-2010, 11:48 PM

I like the mass of wires above the spark plug wires.

tommys66 · 04-14-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

I like the mass of wires above the spark plug wires.

is that not how it goes?

daverod · 04-20-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

is that not how it goes?

That's the way I'd do it.

I think you have the red one hooked up wrong though.

02-27-2010, 04:07 PM	#6
65tileguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PDX Oregon Posts: 5	Re: Tommys66 Build Amazing Job so Far. I am starting my first frame up of a 65 1/2 lwb and I have been waking up every morning between 3-4 am thinking/ stressing about it. Now I feel Like I have somewhat of a roadmap and I feel excited again! I will be doing a much simpler Chevy 350/ TH 400/ stock rear end set up because I am NOT ready for a wiring loom like that! Im so impressed! Very excited to see what happens. Cheers!

03-20-2010, 12:14 AM	#8
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Tommys66 Build Do you think you will have any problem with only running that external cooler? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

03-21-2010, 07:30 PM	#10
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I tried to use the stock plug wires with the headers. The drivers side has plenty of clearance, but only one wire on the pass side clears. Do they make these wires with a 90 on the plug end? Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

03-22-2010, 10:48 AM	#11
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Tommys66 Build Wow! Those headers do fit nicely Tommy. Looks reeaaaalllyy nice. Can't wait to get back to "laying hands" on mine. Keep it up!! As for your question on plug wires, I found this... The first link is to Hart Rods Suburban build. In post #412 he stated "Check out the Doug Thorley headers!!!!! Youll need to use a set of plug wires: MSD Connector wires 8.5mm 32819 " There may be a pic of the plug wires on the motor in a later post...didn't get that far. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...artrob&page=17 Here is a link to a pic of the actual wires... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32819/ __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-25-2010, 10:41 PM	#13
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build Here is a link to a pic of the actual wires... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32819/[/QUOTE] I purchased these wires and they are too short! apparently there are two different length wires on the vortec, depending which coil they have. I happen to have the longer wires on my motor. But I am kinda confused, because I checked the length of the truck wires at the local parts store with a stock set from a camaro, and they were the same length __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

03-04-2010, 07:01 PM	#4
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I purchased some fittings from Doc's Blocks, for the A/C compressor. These allow room to hook up the hoses without notching the frame. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

03-26-2010, 12:09 AM	#14
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Tommys66 Build I can't believe I missed 7 pages of this build thread. Looks great! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

04-04-2010, 10:23 PM	#16
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I got some ss front brake hoses, but Im not sure they're installed correctly. I can't remember how the others were on there. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

03-21-2010, 09:07 PM	#17
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Tommys66 Build You could always buy some custom wires and make your own to fit. That's how my mallory set is. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

04-12-2010, 04:17 PM	#19
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: Tommys66 Build Tommy thanks for the updates you're really helping me with my LS1 install dude!!! __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

04-12-2010, 11:27 PM	#21
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Tommys66 Build Looks good Tommy. I ended up putting my sending unit right at the Dizzy on my 350, but I'm probably going to move it down to the oil filter. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

04-12-2010, 11:32 PM	#22
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Tommys66 Build Those plug wires look really nice. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

04-12-2010, 11:48 PM	#23
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Tommys66 Build I like the mass of wires above the spark plug wires. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"



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