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**Cash3481** · 02-08-2016, 09:53 PM

Ok so after a short (or long break) selling some parts and clearing out abunch of trucks, I'm ready to get going again on Miss Represented!
Bought this 2015 5.3 with 17K miles and matching tranny!
Sourced a perfect colored drivers fender and will be ordering the harness this week after I talk to the harness company.
I've cleared out 10 trucks since this last post and several truckloads of parts.
I'm ready to have this done and driving!
Thanks for following along.

mcbassin · 02-09-2016, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cash3481

Ok so after a short (or long break) selling some parts and clearing out abunch of trucks, I'm ready to get going again on Miss Represented!
Bought this 2015 5.3 with 17K miles and matching tranny!
Sourced a perfect colored drivers fender and will be ordering the harness this week after I talk to the harness company.
I've cleared out 10 trucks since this last post and several truckloads of parts.
I'm ready to have this done and driving!
Thanks for following along.

Wow

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That is a sweet power plant! Love it

Low Elco · 02-09-2016, 02:09 PM

Direct injected! this oughta be cool!

**Cash3481** · 02-17-2016, 09:58 PM

Well... Good and bad this week.
The good!
I ordered every single part dirty dingo makes for this Gen V motor.
It will be here this weekend!
The bad!
Several people make a harness for this motor but not for this tranny and I really want the 8 speed tranny. Speartech doesn't make it YET! Looks like 2 more months till they have them. If it takes longer than that I may change Trannys.
Time will tell!

I'll transport this truck to my work house this weekend and start the doghouse tear down. Wish me luck and thanks for following along!

Sicksty8 · 02-17-2016, 11:35 PM

I'm a little late to the party but really nice work! Looking forward to seeing that LT swap

12secondnova · 02-18-2016, 12:48 AM

I REALLY REALLY want to see that 8 speed in there!! I have the 6l80e 6 speed auto in my nova and love it.

knomadd · 02-18-2016, 11:54 AM

I'd love to find a 14 or 15 5.3 or 6.0 with that low mileage. Especially with a matching trans. Nice find!

Low Elco · 02-18-2016, 01:16 PM

I'm interested in the fuel setup needed to support the DI. killer tech. I can't wait till we get to injecting vapor a'la Smokey Yunick's Hot Vapor cycle engines. so cool. Good luck, keep us posted!

**Cash3481** · 02-18-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I'd love to find a 14 or 15 5.3 or 6.0 with that low mileage. Especially with a matching trans. Nice find!

It was a friends that found a 6.2 instead. I also think he found out before I did about the harness. LOL

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

I'm interested in the fuel setup needed to support the DI. killer tech. I can't wait till we get to injecting vapor a'la Smokey Yunick's Hot Vapor cycle engines. so cool. Good luck, keep us posted!

Im being told people are running the blue pumps since it just needs fuel supply since it has the lift pump in the motor (Similar to a diesel) I guess.

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Originally Posted by Sicksty8

I'm a little late to the party but really nice work! Looking forward to seeing that LT swap

Thanks, I've been dragging it out waiting to collect the money for the motor, tranny, accessories and harness. I have everything except the harness either here or on the way. Ill have a lot more updates through the week as I'm at my work house through the week by myself.

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Originally Posted by 12secondnova

I REALLY REALLY want to see that 8 speed in there!! I have the 6l80e 6 speed auto in my nova and love it.

I think if I end up changing the cam I may need to change the tranny. I'm reading there is a lot of table time to spend on these tyranny's if you put any extra power in front of them. Ill research it while I wait for a harness manufacturer to produce my needed harness.

Thanks for everyone's comments and keep following along.
Eventually Ill throw down at least a few 295/50/15 or bigger posi marks! LOL

**Cash3481** · 03-01-2016, 11:54 PM

Well today I pulled the front end apart...
I've never parted a truck I could take the entire front sheetmetal apart with a ratchet wrench. I'm serious! I literally took the entire thing apart with out a socket and nothing was seized. I broke them loose and removed them with my fingers for some of them.
This trucks never been apart except the entire doghouse in 1 piece. Grill was no problem either. I'm still amazed. Here is the pic of the rear inner fender to fender area.

**Cash3481** · 03-01-2016, 11:56 PM

I also picked up the camaro waterpump, truck power steering pump, and alternator. Pics to follow tomorrow.

**Cash3481** · 03-11-2016, 01:30 PM

Test fit the motor before changing out the front drive stuff.

**Cash3481** · 03-11-2016, 01:32 PM

Motor mount P/S

**Cash3481** · 10-05-2016, 04:02 AM

So,
I guess I owe a few people an apology and an update...
I've been preparing for a turnaround at the plant and haven't made much headway. thought Id post a few pics of the progress I was able to make so far!
Pic #1 Sanded the casting marks off the valve covers, blasted... painted and reinstalled them.
Pic #2 fabricated some 1" thick aluminum spacers (under the motor mounts) to raise the oil pan off the cross member (there wasn't enough space to make me comfortable!)
Pic #3 Both sides installed and correct bolt lengths switched out ready for the install.
If I was smart I would have found a set of 73-87 BB mounts and achieved the same thing!
Pic #4 This is the Dirt Dingo's Computer mount for the LT Motor! I think it should look pretty cool displayed between the buckets on the sub box!
Pic #5 Here is what I believe is the 05 Corvette water pump, 03 Truck alternator, 01 Camaro power steering pump.
Ill get the A/C compressor from DD when I'm ready for it. Everything is torqued and ready for the next step Mockup of the drive shaft and front end.

Thanks for following along!

**Cash3481** · 10-05-2016, 05:09 AM

I also started mocking up the 16X12 wheels! Here's a few pics.
Ill be mini-tubbing the bed (against my better judgment).
Its only gonna be about 1"-1 1/4" to give me a little clearance on the tires.
I hope it looks like I envision it to be in my head!
Its sitting on the jack stands at ride height (or close to it) for these pics.
Now its on the rolling dollies with a few board for bracing!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-05-2016, 08:05 AM

Nice progress on the motor/tranny install.

Low Elco · 10-05-2016, 01:20 PM

Wwo! More! More!

Woodnears · 10-05-2016, 10:56 PM

Dude! Are you done yet?

mcbassin · 10-06-2016, 01:02 PM

Very nice progress! Love the wide steelies. What's next......

**Cash3481** · 10-07-2016, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice progress on the motor/tranny install.

Thank you Sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodnears

Dude! Are you done yet?

I don't have the budget you do for my hobby! LOL Its coming along slowly but surely. Probably will be a garage queen this year till spring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress! Love the wide steelies. What's next......

Ill pull the bed off and cringe while I cut the 1-1 1/4" out of a perfect bed that has 27K miles on it. LOL I'm hiding the floor narrowing with the tub extensions... under the lip of the wheel tub and then will add in the section between the bolts on the bed floor so it cant be seen. Ill post a lot of pictures of the surgery when I do it.
I plan to get the bed off after this week when we get the plant back up and online at work. Then I can get a few people to come over and put the bed on my dolly...
More to follow, thanks for hanging out with me!

**Cash3481** · 10-18-2016, 10:33 PM

Jumping around a little on the truck as time and money supports it!
I'm adding 1.5" to the wheel tubs and cutting the floor the same.
I think I'll be able to make both tubs with only using one additional tub.
I'll post some as I go pics of the cutting on each piece as it goes under the knife!

**Cash3481** · 10-25-2016, 09:51 PM

More cutting this week. I'm cutting an extra 1.5" more than needed from the doner inner fender so I can cut what is needed on the other side in one piece. This allows for only one seam to get welded... saving me 3' of welding per side.
Here's the pics and thanks for following along!

mcbassin · 10-26-2016, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cash3481

More cutting this week. I'm cutting an extra 1.5" more than needed from the doner inner fender so I can cut what is needed on the other side in one piece. This allows for only one seam to get welded... saving me 3' of welding per side.
Here's the pics and thanks for following along!

Excellent idea! I like what you have going here

**Cash3481** · 11-14-2016, 10:21 PM

Got the first rear inner well welded up tonight!
No comment on the welding please it was my first attempt at welding. Lol
I'll have this side of the bed done tomorrow, I hope!
Still need to do some finish work on the inner and I'll primer it.

Woodnears · 11-14-2016, 10:23 PM

Not bad for your first time Mike!

02-08-2016, 09:53 PM	#176
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Ok so after a short (or long break) selling some parts and clearing out abunch of trucks, I'm ready to get going again on Miss Represented! Bought this 2015 5.3 with 17K miles and matching tranny! Sourced a perfect colored drivers fender and will be ordering the harness this week after I talk to the harness company. I've cleared out 10 trucks since this last post and several truckloads of parts. I'm ready to have this done and driving! Thanks for following along. Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness! Last edited by Cash3481; 02-08-2016 at 10:14 PM.

02-09-2016, 02:09 PM	#178
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Direct injected! this oughta be cool! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-17-2016, 09:58 PM	#179
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Well... Good and bad this week. The good! I ordered every single part dirty dingo makes for this Gen V motor. It will be here this weekend! The bad! Several people make a harness for this motor but not for this tranny and I really want the 8 speed tranny. Speartech doesn't make it YET! Looks like 2 more months till they have them. If it takes longer than that I may change Trannys. Time will tell! I'll transport this truck to my work house this weekend and start the doghouse tear down. Wish me luck and thanks for following along! __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

02-17-2016, 11:35 PM	#180
Sicksty8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 137	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” I'm a little late to the party but really nice work! Looking forward to seeing that LT swap __________________ My 68 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7272324 Herb! My C30 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post7304180

02-18-2016, 12:48 AM	#181
12secondnova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: norcal Posts: 673	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” I REALLY REALLY want to see that 8 speed in there!! I have the 6l80e 6 speed auto in my nova and love it.

02-18-2016, 11:54 AM	#182
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” I'd love to find a 14 or 15 5.3 or 6.0 with that low mileage. Especially with a matching trans. Nice find! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

02-18-2016, 01:16 PM	#183
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” I'm interested in the fuel setup needed to support the DI. killer tech. I can't wait till we get to injecting vapor a'la Smokey Yunick's Hot Vapor cycle engines. so cool. Good luck, keep us posted! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-01-2016, 11:54 PM	#185
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Well today I pulled the front end apart... I've never parted a truck I could take the entire front sheetmetal apart with a ratchet wrench. I'm serious! I literally took the entire thing apart with out a socket and nothing was seized. I broke them loose and removed them with my fingers for some of them. This trucks never been apart except the entire doghouse in 1 piece. Grill was no problem either. I'm still amazed. Here is the pic of the rear inner fender to fender area. Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

03-01-2016, 11:56 PM	#186
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” I also picked up the camaro waterpump, truck power steering pump, and alternator. Pics to follow tomorrow. __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

03-11-2016, 01:30 PM	#187
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Test fit the motor before changing out the front drive stuff. Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

03-11-2016, 01:32 PM	#188
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Motor mount P/S Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

10-05-2016, 04:02 AM	#189
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” So, I guess I owe a few people an apology and an update... I've been preparing for a turnaround at the plant and haven't made much headway. thought Id post a few pics of the progress I was able to make so far! Pic #1 Sanded the casting marks off the valve covers, blasted... painted and reinstalled them. Pic #2 fabricated some 1" thick aluminum spacers (under the motor mounts) to raise the oil pan off the cross member (there wasn't enough space to make me comfortable!) Pic #3 Both sides installed and correct bolt lengths switched out ready for the install. If I was smart I would have found a set of 73-87 BB mounts and achieved the same thing! Pic #4 This is the Dirt Dingo's Computer mount for the LT Motor! I think it should look pretty cool displayed between the buckets on the sub box! Pic #5 Here is what I believe is the 05 Corvette water pump, 03 Truck alternator, 01 Camaro power steering pump. Ill get the A/C compressor from DD when I'm ready for it. Everything is torqued and ready for the next step Mockup of the drive shaft and front end. Thanks for following along! Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness! Last edited by Cash3481; 10-05-2016 at 05:13 AM.

10-05-2016, 05:09 AM	#190
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” I also started mocking up the 16X12 wheels! Here's a few pics. Ill be mini-tubbing the bed (against my better judgment). Its only gonna be about 1"-1 1/4" to give me a little clearance on the tires. I hope it looks like I envision it to be in my head! Its sitting on the jack stands at ride height (or close to it) for these pics. Now its on the rolling dollies with a few board for bracing! Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

10-05-2016, 08:05 AM	#191
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Nice progress on the motor/tranny install. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-05-2016, 01:20 PM	#192
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Wwo! More! More! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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10-05-2016, 10:56 PM	#193
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Dude! Are you done yet? __________________ My Build Thread Here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457417

10-06-2016, 01:02 PM	#194
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Very nice progress! Love the wide steelies. What's next...... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-18-2016, 10:33 PM	#196
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Jumping around a little on the truck as time and money supports it! I'm adding 1.5" to the wheel tubs and cutting the floor the same. I think I'll be able to make both tubs with only using one additional tub. I'll post some as I go pics of the cutting on each piece as it goes under the knife! Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

10-25-2016, 09:51 PM	#197
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” More cutting this week. I'm cutting an extra 1.5" more than needed from the doner inner fender so I can cut what is needed on the other side in one piece. This allows for only one seam to get welded... saving me 3' of welding per side. Here's the pics and thanks for following along! Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

11-14-2016, 10:21 PM	#199
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Got the first rear inner well welded up tonight! No comment on the welding please it was my first attempt at welding. Lol I'll have this side of the bed done tomorrow, I hope! Still need to do some finish work on the inner and I'll primer it. Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

11-14-2016, 10:23 PM	#200
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build” Not bad for your first time Mike! __________________ My Build Thread Here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457417

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