Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info

[Driveway Dreams]

Well that Benz color is pretty close to what I thought you wanted to do. I just was thinking a little darker.

[JohnC]

That is a nice color. It will look good on Fred.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by JohnC

That is a nice color. It will look good on Fred.

There are several very similar colors from the 60's & early 70's that Chevy had.

My 66 El Camino code N was Madeira Maroon and it was identical to that M-B color.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...rolet-pg01.jpg

My 70 Chevelle code 78 was Black Cherry and it was just a little darker than that.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...rolet-pg01.jpg

It is not as dark as the chip shows. Might be worth a look for you if you wanted it a little darker plus it would be a GM color on there too.

[glock35ipsc]

I'd like to see that black cherry on something. Now that you mention it, my buddy that is doing my brakes right now has his Harley painted a black cherry color. I'll have to take a closer look at it when I go pick up the truck.

Thanks for the links!

[fpjr0]

any of those colors will look good on fred!!!

[bigdnew]

Holy crap I my brain is numb. I've read every post in this thread and even clicked on a couple of links in two days.

I have an '86 lwd 2wd that currently has a tired carbed 305 and a tired th350 trans.

I am heading to Dallas tomorrow to pick up a 25,000 6.0 from a totalled 2005 3500.
I am getting everything dbw, computer, complete harness all accesories, manifolds, y pipe, everything.

A local trans is rebuilding my th350 to handle the 6.0 for $200.00 and some change. Thank you Bob and "Fred" for your inspiration. Should be a pretty straight forward swap.

My biggest concern right now is motor mounts. What should I go with so I can just bolt the 6.0 to the trans in it's stock location.

Sure I have left something out but again, thank you.

[bluex]

Glock,

You may want to check this tread. He tried to use a stock 67-72 crossmember and it hit the cab floor....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389909

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by bigdnew

My biggest concern right now is motor mounts. What should I go with so I can just bolt the 6.0 to the trans in it's stock location.

Awesome to hear! You will love that 6.0! Use the same adapter plates that I used, the ones that have the upper ear that point forward, along with the stock 350 clam shells and you will be within 1/8" at the bellhousing. I can't remember if we threw out the part number in here or not, but you will need a crank/flex plate adapter. It's available from GM and is only around $30 or so. Find any post made by Thealien and check his LS info link in his sig, I am certain he will have it listed in there.

Originally Posted by bluex

Glock,

You may want to check this tread. He tried to use a stock 67-72 crossmember and it hit the cab floor....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389909

Great thread, thanks!!

[bigdnew]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

the ones that have the upper ear that point forward, along with the stock 350 clam shells and you will be within 1/8" at the bellhousing. I can't remember if we threw out the part number in here or not, but you will need a crank/flex plate adapter. It's available from GM and is only around $30 or so. Find any post made by Thealien and check his LS info link in his sig, I am certain he will have it listed in there.

Where did you get your motor mounts.

[glock35ipsc]

Adapter plates here:

http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...id/74328/LS1GM

For the crank/flexplate, you can do an complete crank adapter and new flexplate kit:

http://advanceadapters.com/product/3741/712500A.html

Or just the adapter:

www.gmpartsdirect.com Search part number 12563532.

[Thealien]

ANOTHER ADAPTER PLATE SOURCE

[glock35ipsc]

THAT'S the adapter plates I was originally looking for!!! He is who I got mine from, definitely a much better price. I guess it's been so long since I've used eBay, my searching skills are slipping. Thanks Thealien!

[glock35ipsc]

Well, Fred finally got new brakes on Wednesday. New shoes and pads, new drums, turned the rotors, and new front bearings and seals. Stops on a dime now, and I don't have that loud howl as I come to a stop. The rear drums had been machined waaaay beyond spec!! And the rotors were warped, so it tried to shake me to death on hard stops.

I'm taking a couple friends to the last regular season hockey game here next Saturday, so I will be taking my wife's Trailblazer, and she is going to drive Fred to work that night. I told her no more than 3 burnouts are allowed!

[STOCKISH]

So Bob, you an Avalanche fan? Just curious. Go 'Canes!!!

[glock35ipsc]

Nope, I think I may have watched 1... maybe 2 Avs games ever. This is the Colorado Eagles, our CHL team here in town. My parents, my brother and sis-in-law, and my wife and I all go in together for season tickets. We've had them since the team was first organized.

[Driveway Dreams]

And they (the Eagles) are AWESOME! You gonna measure the tread depth before she leaves with him and after she gets him home?

[glock35ipsc]

I probably should, eh?

[fpjr0]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

my wife going to drive Fred to work that night. I told her no more than 3 burnouts are allowed!

make sure you tell her how long this 3 burnouts should last,, otherwise she might only need one loooooong burnout and be without tires left..

[fpjr0]

bob you should also try not to leave that much gas in it so she cant be driving it all over town lol

[camdNsprayd]

Ok for those using the high psi hose...how are u mating it up to the sending unit?...are yall using one of those adapters like the dorman one for the fuel filter?

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by camdNsprayd

Ok for those using the high psi hose...how are u mating it up to the sending unit?...are yall using one of those adapters like the dorman one for the fuel filter?

Fuel injection rated hose clamps. My internet is majorly slow tonight, so I'm not going to go looking for it , but on post 127x-something I posted a parts list with part numbers for them.

[camdNsprayd]

Thats cool....yea i saved ur parts list, thank you!!

[nlped]

Originally Posted by fpjr0

make sure you tell her how long this 3 burnouts should last,, otherwise she might only need one loooooong burnout and be without tires left..

Tires? You mean TIRE, right ?

[glock35ipsc]

I just ordered enough stainless braided hose to replace the FI rubber hose that is currently running from the filter/regulator to the fuel rail, and to be able to reroute the trans cooler lines away from the block. The aluminum bracket that the AC compressor mounts to was pinching the steel lines the way they are currently routed.

I also have a new accumulator, and will pick up a new condenser shortly too. Once I have everything together, I can get the AC finished, replace the long fuel line, and relocate the 2 temp sensors. I also need to remove the heater box on the inside to readjust one of the doors. I didn't get it right when I replaced the heater core.

Once all this is done, I should be good to go until I attack the rear suspension.

[Butcherboy]

That s/s braided line is the way to go! Pricey stuff, but it is the Best!

Good to hear Fred is taking more shape!

Justin