1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nuke1 · 02-03-2015, 11:05 AM

looks right at home in that bay, and I'm not talking about the engine. lol

**GAc10boy** · 02-03-2015, 12:13 PM

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looks right at home in that bay, and I'm not talking about the engine. lol

haha, thanks! As much time as I spent down there, I feel like I'd certainly become "one with my truck."

flashed · 02-03-2015, 01:09 PM

I cant wait to see you cruizin this one .

**GAc10boy** · 02-03-2015, 02:06 PM

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I cant wait to see you cruizin this one .

Slowly but surely getting there.

lowlyfec10 · 02-03-2015, 02:35 PM

Any pix of the orientation of your sliders? i wasnt able to run my stands in the v8 holes and clear the ls1 oil pan.....

**GAc10boy** · 02-03-2015, 07:02 PM

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Any pix of the orientation of your sliders? i wasnt able to run my stands in the v8 holes and clear the ls1 oil pan.....

Nothing in the daylight but will get some in the next day or two. The truck is still at my buddy's house. FYI I'm still running the truck pan for now.

I just did a quick search to show you the type of slider I have and checked out yours too. It appears you have the shorter style slider (correct me if I'm wrong) whereas mine are longer and allows for more movement with the position of the motor.

Here's the link to the hot rod article showing the difference.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/...ine-swap-tips/

Number98 · 02-03-2015, 10:35 PM

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Hopefully in the next two weeks. I ended up ordering a Griffin LS radiator, new belt, and new radiator mounts, so I'm hoping once I get the driveshaft cut and exhaust run, I'll be good to go.

Very Cool! Let me know, I will bring the refreshments for a celebration....

lowlyfec10 · 02-04-2015, 09:40 AM

ahh that makes more sense. i never could find pix that showed the difference between the low a/c and non versions. thanks

**GAc10boy** · 02-04-2015, 12:23 PM

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Very Cool! Let me know, I will bring the refreshments for a celebration....

You know it!

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ahh that makes more sense. i never could find pix that showed the difference between the low a/c and non versions. thanks

No problem. Hope it helped.

**GAc10boy** · 02-10-2015, 02:45 PM

Motor fired this past weekend but didn't stay running long due to a gummed up carb. It's being rebuilt right now and we'll try it again soon. We're making progress, slowly but surely.

I'll post video and pics once it cranks and runs for more than a few seconds.

flashed · 02-10-2015, 03:40 PM

Any progress at all is good ,looking forward to video soon.

lowlyfec10 · 02-11-2015, 10:45 AM

well. im returning the sliders i have for the standard ones. and im about to order their trans member as well. you started after me and are making faster progress

lol need to sell my body or something to have more money to spend......damn new job aint payin as well -__-

**GAc10boy** · 02-11-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Any progress at all is good ,looking forward to video soon.

Yes, it is!

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well. im returning the sliders i have for the standard ones. and im about to order their trans member as well. you started after me and are making faster progress

lol need to sell my body or something to have more money to spend......damn new job aint payin as well -__-

Sounds like a good plan returning the sliders you have. I have the CPP tubular trans crossmember as well and really like it. As for faster progress, I've been saving up and trying to do it right the first time. The wife gets a little irritated from time-to-time but it's all good. Once she takes a ride in it the first time, she'll totally get it!

Speaking of doing it right the first time, I decided to go ahead and buy a new carb (Edelbrock Performer 600) and a couple of other motor related parts. Getting closer!

Number98 · 02-11-2015, 02:38 PM

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Motor fired this past weekend but didn't stay running long due to a gummed up carb. It's being rebuilt right now and we'll try it again soon. We're making progress, slowly but surely.

I'll post video and pics once it cranks and runs for more than a few seconds.

Can't wait for this!

**GAc10boy** · 02-11-2015, 09:08 PM

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Can't wait for this!

We're getting there!

**GAc10boy** · 02-12-2015, 08:07 PM

And....she's alive!

Hit that link for video on biohazardbill's FB...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...349&permPage=1

flashed · 02-12-2015, 09:49 PM

That sounds great .

**Advanced Design** · 02-12-2015, 10:13 PM

I am tagging along ...and it does sound good!

**GAc10boy** · 02-12-2015, 11:04 PM

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That sounds great .

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I am tagging along ...and it does sound good!

Thanks guys! That's just through the TBSS manifolds until we get the Sanderson headers on and dual Flowmaster Delta 50s. I'm pretty pumped!

Number98 · 02-13-2015, 12:13 AM

Boom!

flashed · 02-13-2015, 08:20 AM

Congrats Robbie ,I know you have been waiting a while for this one .

slowcpe · 02-13-2015, 09:23 AM

**GAc10boy** · 02-13-2015, 12:29 PM

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Boom!

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Congrats Robbie ,I know you have been waiting a while for this one .

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Thanks, guys! Still have to put the accessories on, radiator in, driveshaft cut, and run the exhaust. We wanted to make sure this thing ran like it was supposed to before we did all that. Now on to the next steps! Really looking forward to driving it.

**GAc10boy** · 02-20-2015, 01:43 PM

Small update:

Just ordered a Lokar Midnight Series Trans Dipstick and some trans cooling lines since the Griffin radiator puts the lines on the driver's side. Nasty, cold weather has slowed us down this week but hopefully we'll make some major progress next week.

It's the little things....

slowcpe · 02-20-2015, 04:53 PM

I know the feeling on the cold. I have zero plans this weekend and zero motivation to go out in the garage.

02-03-2015, 11:05 AM	#101
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build looks right at home in that bay, and I'm not talking about the engine. lol __________________ 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

02-03-2015, 01:09 PM	#103
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build I cant wait to see you cruizin this one .

02-03-2015, 02:35 PM	#105
lowlyfec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 314	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build Any pix of the orientation of your sliders? i wasnt able to run my stands in the v8 holes and clear the ls1 oil pan.....

02-04-2015, 09:40 AM	#108
lowlyfec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 314	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build ahh that makes more sense. i never could find pix that showed the difference between the low a/c and non versions. thanks

02-10-2015, 02:45 PM	#110
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build Motor fired this past weekend but didn't stay running long due to a gummed up carb. It's being rebuilt right now and we'll try it again soon. We're making progress, slowly but surely. I'll post video and pics once it cranks and runs for more than a few seconds. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

02-10-2015, 03:40 PM	#111
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build Any progress at all is good ,looking forward to video soon.

02-11-2015, 10:45 AM	#112
lowlyfec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 314	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build well. im returning the sliders i have for the standard ones. and im about to order their trans member as well. you started after me and are making faster progress lol need to sell my body or something to have more money to spend......damn new job aint payin as well -__-

02-12-2015, 08:07 PM	#116
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build And....she's alive! Hit that link for video on biohazardbill's FB... https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...349&permPage=1 __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build Last edited by GAc10boy; 02-12-2015 at 08:14 PM.

02-12-2015, 09:49 PM	#117
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build That sounds great .

02-12-2015, 10:13 PM	#118
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build I am tagging along ...and it does sound good! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-13-2015, 12:13 AM	#120
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build Boom!

02-13-2015, 08:20 AM	#121
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build Congrats Robbie ,I know you have been waiting a while for this one .

02-13-2015, 09:23 AM	#122
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-20-2015, 01:43 PM	#124
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build Small update: Just ordered a Lokar Midnight Series Trans Dipstick and some trans cooling lines since the Griffin radiator puts the lines on the driver's side. Nasty, cold weather has slowed us down this week but hopefully we'll make some major progress next week. It's the little things.... __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

02-20-2015, 04:53 PM	#125
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build I know the feeling on the cold. I have zero plans this weekend and zero motivation to go out in the garage. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold



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