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**MDPotter** · 02-10-2020, 10:50 AM

I'm glad to see the bench seat back in it, I kind of miss mine. I bet he was pumped!

Camaroguy · 02-10-2020, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

I'm glad to see the bench seat back in it, I kind of miss mine. I bet he was pumped!

Yeah, he was definitely pumped. Truck feels like it is going to run pretty decent. Seemed snappy. Good day for sure.

**MDPotter** · 02-10-2020, 11:03 AM

Yeah, I love my LS. I just drove it a few miles Saturday now that it's got glass in it. No bed, so it's easy to leave a couple black marks on the pavement.

Camaroguy · 02-10-2020, 11:07 AM

Here's a video clip of his first drive. Can't hear the motor but it sounds really good in person.

https://youtu.be/cNcKnmfd6oU

Camaroguy · 02-10-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

Yeah, I love my LS. I just drove it a few miles Saturday now that it's got glass in it. No bed, so it's easy to leave a couple black marks on the pavement.

That's awesome.

cornerstone · 02-11-2020, 03:25 AM

DANG MANG!! That's a might purdy blue!

......I may just have to git me some of that. It will depend on how well it works with the medium blue carpet and blue houndstooth seat cover I already have. I think I'll buy a small amount and spray my floor board to make that determination. That is a toyota tundra color you say, correct?

Camaroguy · 02-11-2020, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

DANG MANG!! That's a might purdy blue!

......I may just have to git me some of that. It will depend on how well it works with the medium blue carpet and blue houndstooth seat cover I already have. I think I'll buy a small amount and spray my floor board to make that determination. That is a toyota tundra color you say, correct?

Thank you. It's a Toyota Pickup color we had mixed into a PPG Base Coat Clear Coat. Has a lot of purple in it so I don't know how it would look with the interior color you already have. Might work though. This is the print out the Paint Store used to mix if you need it.

SCOTI · 02-11-2020, 01:20 PM

It is a good looking color

rodstored-72 · 02-11-2020, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy

I was able to spend part of New Year's Day working on the truck. Finished the fan relays, and the transmission cooler lines. Today, they need to find some radiator hoses and add antifreeze and fuel and it should start.

NICE BUILD... I was wondering if you might share how you ended up connecting the fans? did you use any of the motor wires (if included) or did you just fab something up?

thanks!!

Camaroguy · 02-12-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

It is a good looking color

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

NICE BUILD... I was wondering if you might share how you ended up connecting the fans? did you use any of the motor wires (if included) or did you just fab something up?

thanks!!

I didn't use any of the ls harness wiring. I went with a dual fan relay kit from Speedway or Jegs (Can't Remember). In retrospect, I would have gone the ls/pcm route.

Camaroguy · 02-12-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

NICE BUILD... I was wondering if you might share how you ended up connecting the fans? did you use any of the motor wires (if included) or did you just fab something up?

thanks!!

The kit has a sending unit that goes into the radiator. I think mine kicks the fans on at 185 and shuts them off at 175. Wiring it wasn't really too complicated.

rodstored-72 · 02-12-2020, 03:49 PM

camaroguy,
Thanks for the responses.I did a very similar setup on my '72 previously. On this build ('86 swb) I am "wanting" to use the LS wires if I can figure it out... LOL!!!

Camaroguy · 02-12-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

camaroguy,
Thanks for the responses.I did a very similar setup on my '72 previously. On this build ('86 swb) I am "wanting" to use the LS wires if I can figure it out... LOL!!!

I know MDPotter just did that on his build. His thread is titled 1968 GMC - Ol' Blue. Shoot him a message and I am sure he will tell you how he did it.

Andyking1203 · 02-12-2020, 10:16 PM

Camaroguy, is it possible to post a link to your wireing harness you used, thabks.. beautiful job on the truck!!!

Camaroguy · 02-13-2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andyking1203

Camaroguy, is it possible to post a link to your wireing harness you used, thabks.. beautiful job on the truck!!!

Thanks. I am using the factory harness for the truck. The ls harness is from http://hotwireauto.com/.

Camaroguy · 02-17-2020, 12:02 PM

Nothing real exciting from this weekend. I did get the engine and transmission computers mounted. Went ahead and just mounted it all on the inner fender. Reason being, I don't have much room under the dash with the factory hvac system and I didn't want to run the wires under the carpet. Long story short, I am lazy. Also, I still need to tie some of the wiring down.

Camaroguy · 02-26-2020, 12:43 PM

Interesting little problem I have been having. Every since we fired this motor, I have been trying to chase down a check engine light showing low voltage to the MAF. I have tried a couple different MAF Sensors without any success. Started trying to figure it out, and through the process of elimination, I came to the realization the MAF connector was wired incorrectly. Just got off the phone with Hotwire Auto and we went over his schematic and he confirmed the B = black wire and C = red wire are flipped.

Interestingly, we are currently doing the same motor in another truck for my nephew and his was wired incorrectly as well.

**1971Stepside** · 02-27-2020, 10:04 AM

What harness are you using?

Camaroguy · 02-27-2020, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

What harness are you using?

Hotwire Auto built the harness. They are great to work with to be honest.

Camaroguy · 03-02-2020, 12:23 PM

Didn't get a chance to work on the truck this passed weekend. I did, however, snap a picture though of both my son's truck and the ls swapped '41 Ford Pickup my brother is building with his son.

**MDPotter** · 03-02-2020, 02:03 PM

LS swap everything! Even if it's a Ford.

Camaroguy · 03-02-2020, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

LS swap everything! Even if it's a Ford.

Yes sir.

Camaroguy · 03-09-2020, 11:17 AM

We test fit the hood the other day and it was hitting the air intake. I had to cut it again and rework the shape. All good now. Also, I got the other inner fender on and my son has started stripping the paint off the bed.

rodstored-72 · 03-12-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy

Yes sir.

exactly...

Camaroguy · 03-17-2020, 02:39 PM

So the boy has been able to work on the truck the last couple of mornings. He has been focusing on stripping the bed sides. He got one side stripped and almost has the other. For some reason, they coated this thing in bondo before they painted it last time. In some places it is ridiculously thick. This is on the driver's side rear corner. It appears to have been hit at some point but really no reason for this much filler.

Anyway, we will get it fixed.......

02-10-2020, 10:50 AM	#151
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I'm glad to see the bench seat back in it, I kind of miss mine. I bet he was pumped! __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

02-10-2020, 11:03 AM	#153
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Yeah, I love my LS. I just drove it a few miles Saturday now that it's got glass in it. No bed, so it's easy to leave a couple black marks on the pavement. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

02-10-2020, 11:07 AM	#154
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Here's a video clip of his first drive. Can't hear the motor but it sounds really good in person. https://youtu.be/cNcKnmfd6oU __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

02-11-2020, 03:25 AM	#156
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed DANG MANG!! That's a might purdy blue!......I may just have to git me some of that. It will depend on how well it works with the medium blue carpet and blue houndstooth seat cover I already have. I think I'll buy a small amount and spray my floor board to make that determination. That is a toyota tundra color you say, correct? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

02-11-2020, 01:20 PM	#158
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed It is a good looking color __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-12-2020, 03:49 PM	#162
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed camaroguy, Thanks for the responses.I did a very similar setup on my '72 previously. On this build ('86 swb) I am "wanting" to use the LS wires if I can figure it out... LOL!!!

02-12-2020, 10:16 PM	#164
Andyking1203 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sabattus, maine Posts: 209	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Camaroguy, is it possible to post a link to your wireing harness you used, thabks.. beautiful job on the truck!!!

02-17-2020, 12:02 PM	#166
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Nothing real exciting from this weekend. I did get the engine and transmission computers mounted. Went ahead and just mounted it all on the inner fender. Reason being, I don't have much room under the dash with the factory hvac system and I didn't want to run the wires under the carpet. Long story short, I am lazy. Also, I still need to tie some of the wiring down. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

02-26-2020, 12:43 PM	#167
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Interesting little problem I have been having. Every since we fired this motor, I have been trying to chase down a check engine light showing low voltage to the MAF. I have tried a couple different MAF Sensors without any success. Started trying to figure it out, and through the process of elimination, I came to the realization the MAF connector was wired incorrectly. Just got off the phone with Hotwire Auto and we went over his schematic and he confirmed the B = black wire and C = red wire are flipped. Interestingly, we are currently doing the same motor in another truck for my nephew and his was wired incorrectly as well. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

02-27-2020, 10:04 AM	#168
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed What harness are you using? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-02-2020, 12:23 PM	#170
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Didn't get a chance to work on the truck this passed weekend. I did, however, snap a picture though of both my son's truck and the ls swapped '41 Ford Pickup my brother is building with his son. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

03-02-2020, 02:03 PM	#171
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed LS swap everything! Even if it's a Ford. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

03-09-2020, 11:17 AM	#173
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed We test fit the hood the other day and it was hitting the air intake. I had to cut it again and rework the shape. All good now. Also, I got the other inner fender on and my son has started stripping the paint off the bed. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

03-17-2020, 02:39 PM	#175
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed So the boy has been able to work on the truck the last couple of mornings. He has been focusing on stripping the bed sides. He got one side stripped and almost has the other. For some reason, they coated this thing in bondo before they painted it last time. In some places it is ridiculously thick. This is on the driver's side rear corner. It appears to have been hit at some point but really no reason for this much filler. Anyway, we will get it fixed....... Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712



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