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Butcherboy · 02-02-2010, 07:16 PM

Whoops! I missed it! EP-381 pump. Is that GM part or aftermarket? Sorry for stupid questions!

Oilbrnr · 02-02-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butcherboy

Whoops! I missed it! EP-381 pump. Is that GM part or aftermarket? Sorry for stupid questions!

Go look at the pdf file on post #1259 in this thread.

glock35ipsc · 02-03-2010, 12:36 PM

Great pic, thanks for posting that!

glock35ipsc · 02-04-2010, 10:18 AM

SONOFA

No dyno time today, it's snowing. Only about an inch on the ground, but wet tires and a dripping under carriage = "no dyno for you!!!!"

menace121978 · 02-04-2010, 10:30 AM

Bob that sucks big time... maybe tomorrow?

glock35ipsc · 02-04-2010, 10:32 AM

Probably not until next Tuesday at the earliest.

STOCKISH · 02-04-2010, 10:35 AM

Man that sucks. I was watching the weather last night and was hoping it would hold off until late tonight. Hopefully next week will be nice for ya.

glock35ipsc · 02-04-2010, 12:23 PM

Soooooo, Dave, my dyno guy just called. It wouldn't have mattered if it was 60° and sunny out, it still wouldn't have happened today.

Seems as though he had a slight mishap skiing over the weekend, and broke his face! He just got home yesterday from surgery to have his cheek and jaw put back where they belong! So we'll try again next week, according to him.

silvereagle07 · 02-04-2010, 12:26 PM

That had to hurt.

STOCKISH · 02-04-2010, 01:01 PM

I laughed at "broke his face"

Hopefully soon my friend.

Butcherboy · 02-04-2010, 03:10 PM

Yikes! That's a tough break! Hope the guy recovers fine. Bob, I just printed your build/parts list PDF file! Thanks for putting that up for us guys!

Justin

lownfast · 02-05-2010, 09:25 PM

Bob,
do you know where to get the threaded inserts that mount the throttle cable bracket to the intake??

my intake was originally dbw but i have gone with a cable tb and two of the the three inserts are missing, i can post a pic if needed, thanks.

eric

glock35ipsc · 02-07-2010, 01:24 PM

Eric - See if you have a Fastenal store near you, they do for sure. But any fastener supply store will have them, our ACE Hardware here has them. They are 1/4"-20 thread.

fpjr0 · 02-07-2010, 02:10 PM

when I bought my 5.3 it was missing the fans,,, the yard told me to come and choose what ever fan I want to from the fan room, the fans are all label, what do you guys recommend I take? the originals, or could I pick some from like a f body ?

glock35ipsc · 02-07-2010, 05:21 PM

If you are looking at electric fans, the original ones are too wide. I heard F-body fans will work thought. Can't confirm this however, I'm using the OEM clutch fan.

68 TT · 02-08-2010, 08:47 PM

Did you start a new thread for the trailing arm conversion or are you going to keep it in here?

glock35ipsc · 02-08-2010, 08:52 PM

I thought when I do it that I would start a new thread in the main 73-87 forum, and post a link to it in here.

fpjr0 · 02-07-2010, 11:27 PM

I am gonna measure and go to the yard tomorrow and see what i can find thanks bob,,,

go saints

JohnC · 02-15-2010, 06:30 PM

Bob Bob Bob Bob.....

It's really hard to chant on a message board.

Driveway Dreams · 02-08-2010, 10:27 PM

Can you do a Fred thread Part 2 maybe?

glock35ipsc · 02-08-2010, 11:57 PM

You thinking this should stay the LS part of the build, and start a new one for the rest of the truck (suspension, body & paint, interior, etc.)?

68 TT · 02-09-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

You thinking this should stay the LS part of the build, and start a new one for the rest of the truck (suspension, body & paint, interior, etc.)?

Fred has pretty much been a guide for many to do an LS swap but you have done things like the rear end swap too that may be of interest but starting a new thread and linking to it for something as big as the trailing arm swap is probably a good idea. Putting it in the general suspension forum will get input from people who may not be following this thread too.

Butcherboy · 02-09-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Fred has pretty much been a guide for many to do an LS swap but you have done things like the rear end swap too that may be of interest but starting a new thread and linking to it for something as big as the trailing arm swap is probably a good idea. Putting it in the general suspension forum will get input from people who may not be following this thread too.

Yes Sir! Thanks Bob. Another window to your build thread would be wonderful!

Justin

Ric83 · 02-09-2010, 03:17 PM

Wow!! I have not been on here in a couple of years since I parted with my truck and I come back to this? Great job. I have been wanting to get back into a square body so bad lately and this is exactly what I wanted to do to it... ok, well I was thinking more along the lines of a 6.0 though, lol. I knew once I visited again, the itch would get worse and you make it look all too easy. I will have to keep reminding myself I still have a ways to go before I can begin this. Either way, when I am ready, this will be the first post I read again.

JohnC · 02-09-2010, 06:11 PM

Nice to have you back Ric83. Look around at some of the guys posting here, there are a couple of them doing 6.0 swaps.

02-03-2010, 12:36 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Great pic, thanks for posting that! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-04-2010, 10:18 AM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info SONOFA No dyno time today, it's snowing. Only about an inch on the ground, but wet tires and a dripping under carriage = "no dyno for you!!!!" __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-04-2010, 10:30 AM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Bob that sucks big time... maybe tomorrow? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-04-2010, 10:32 AM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Probably not until next Tuesday at the earliest. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-04-2010, 10:35 AM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Man that sucks. I was watching the weather last night and was hoping it would hold off until late tonight. Hopefully next week will be nice for ya. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-02-2010, 07:16 PM	#1
Butcherboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mulvane, Kansas Posts: 85	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Whoops! I missed it! EP-381 pump. Is that GM part or aftermarket? Sorry for stupid questions!

02-04-2010, 12:23 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Soooooo, Dave, my dyno guy just called. It wouldn't have mattered if it was 60° and sunny out, it still wouldn't have happened today. Seems as though he had a slight mishap skiing over the weekend, and broke his face! He just got home yesterday from surgery to have his cheek and jaw put back where they belong! So we'll try again next week, according to him. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-04-2010, 12:26 PM	#9
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info That had to hurt. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-04-2010, 01:01 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info I laughed at "broke his face" Hopefully soon my friend. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-04-2010, 03:10 PM	#11
Butcherboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mulvane, Kansas Posts: 85	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Yikes! That's a tough break! Hope the guy recovers fine. Bob, I just printed your build/parts list PDF file! Thanks for putting that up for us guys! Justin

02-05-2010, 09:25 PM	#12
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Bob, do you know where to get the threaded inserts that mount the throttle cable bracket to the intake?? my intake was originally dbw but i have gone with a cable tb and two of the the three inserts are missing, i can post a pic if needed, thanks. eric __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

02-07-2010, 01:24 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Eric - See if you have a Fastenal store near you, they do for sure. But any fastener supply store will have them, our ACE Hardware here has them. They are 1/4"-20 thread. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-07-2010, 02:10 PM	#14
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info when I bought my 5.3 it was missing the fans,,, the yard told me to come and choose what ever fan I want to from the fan room, the fans are all label, what do you guys recommend I take? the originals, or could I pick some from like a f body ?

02-07-2010, 05:21 PM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info If you are looking at electric fans, the original ones are too wide. I heard F-body fans will work thought. Can't confirm this however, I'm using the OEM clutch fan. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-08-2010, 08:47 PM	#16
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Did you start a new thread for the trailing arm conversion or are you going to keep it in here? __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars



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02-08-2010, 08:52 PM	#17
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info I thought when I do it that I would start a new thread in the main 73-87 forum, and post a link to it in here. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-07-2010, 11:27 PM	#18
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info I am gonna measure and go to the yard tomorrow and see what i can find thanks bob,,, go saints

02-15-2010, 06:30 PM	#19
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Bob Bob Bob Bob..... It's really hard to chant on a message board.

02-08-2010, 10:27 PM	#20
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Can you do a Fred thread Part 2 maybe? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-08-2010, 11:57 PM	#21
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info You thinking this should stay the LS part of the build, and start a new one for the rest of the truck (suspension, body & paint, interior, etc.)? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-09-2010, 03:17 PM	#24
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Wow!! I have not been on here in a couple of years since I parted with my truck and I come back to this? Great job. I have been wanting to get back into a square body so bad lately and this is exactly what I wanted to do to it... ok, well I was thinking more along the lines of a 6.0 though, lol. I knew once I visited again, the itch would get worse and you make it look all too easy. I will have to keep reminding myself I still have a ways to go before I can begin this. Either way, when I am ready, this will be the first post I read again. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

02-09-2010, 06:11 PM	#25
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info Nice to have you back Ric83. Look around at some of the guys posting here, there are a couple of them doing 6.0 swaps.

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