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mcbassin · 12-10-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

WOW! great write up, info, and build! awesome job Mike!! looks real good under the hood buddy!!

Thanks for the props Dennis! We have a few other things to finish on this truck like the speedometer. My son is a little over 15 1/2 so he has a learner permit, he has been driving to grandmas up the road a couple of miles. The truck is running really good. (fires right up every time!)

He turns 16 in a few months. Hopefully, we have new wheels/tires and a few other mods done before he starts driving it to school. There goes my insurance!

menace121978 · 12-10-2009, 02:34 PM

yea, its all worth it though. i bet he is stoked! grinnin' ear to ear everytime he looks outside! probably put 200 miles on it just driving back and forth for 2 mile stretches

have him start a list of whats next and prioritize it. thats what i used(actually still am) to do on mine!

mcbassin · 12-10-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

yea, its all worth it though. i bet he is stoked! grinnin' ear to ear everytime he looks outside! probably put 200 miles on it just driving back and forth for 2 mile stretches

have him start a list of whats next and prioritize it. thats what i used(actually still am) to do on mine!

Yep, we actually put together a "punch" list there are a lot of little things to do you know, rear shocks, brakes, radiator leaky at the heater hose, seat or nice cover, dash, etc. etc. etc. in the order of the most importance first.

mcbassin · 12-12-2009, 11:51 PM

Update:
Picked up some new shocks, valve cover gaskets and an engine dress up kit. Unfortunately, the breather cover won't work with the donor bolts (too short) the chrome valve covers worked out good.Then put new shocks on the rear. After all that I took it out for a test drive, man it sure rides a lot better! Here are some pics of the engine before and after, (sorry pics aren't the best).

cableguy0 · 12-13-2009, 12:00 AM

looks good. just gotta get rid of that gigantic air cleaner assembly

mcbassin · 12-13-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

looks good. just gotta get rid of that gigantic air cleaner assembly

Yep, I know, I tried but I have to get some longer bolts to go into the throttle body. It looks like crap I agree. Most of the breathers are the single bolt style. I will get the bolts at the pull a part. No big deal. I think my son kinda likes the goofy thing....go figure.

menace121978 · 12-13-2009, 09:05 AM

looking good!

i kinda like it too

SBTork · 01-17-2010, 02:05 AM

Very cool, cheap project for an up-and-coming gearhead

mcbassin · 01-17-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

Very cool, cheap project for an up-and-coming gearhead

Thanks,
He drove it yesterday after we picked up a radiator from board member. (Thanks John!).
He loves the truck and we are going to be starting body work on it soon.

bjcaldwe · 01-23-2010, 06:06 PM

Looks good, I may need to reference this thread in the future.

mcbassin · 01-23-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

Looks good, I may need to reference this thread in the future.

Thanks! no problem, I would be glad to assist if I can, if you can find a donor that is still in tact it makes easier in my opinion. It is a pretty straight forward swap.

We hope to move on to body work pretty quick on this.

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-17-2010, 09:08 PM

nice cheap build love it

mcbassin · 03-20-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

nice cheap build love it

Thanks! We are getting ready to start pouring some cash into it. we replaced the hood and fender (Thanks Joe231!) then started on the body work. We got the drivers side done and moved on to the tailgate. Next we'll do the pass. side bed and keep moving around the truck. We are also looking to buy some new wheels and tires. Here are some pics:

cableguy0 · 03-20-2010, 12:48 PM

Looking pretty good. When your done with that come do mine.

*highperf4x4* · 03-25-2010, 11:31 PM

I've seen that hood and fender some where before.....................

Was it on a burb?

mcbassin · 03-25-2010, 11:43 PM

Joe's Burb as a matter of fact.

*highperf4x4* · 03-26-2010, 12:16 AM

I must be psychic!

scotts62 · 04-18-2010, 12:47 PM

Have any time to work on it lately?

joe231 · 04-18-2010, 12:57 PM

Looking good!
what wheels are you gonna run?

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Have any time to work on it lately?

Yes, I have been working on it a little here and there. Trying to prep for paint (pics below) It's slow going but progress is progress.

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Originally Posted by joe231

Looking good!
what wheels are you gonna run?

Not sure what wheels we are going to run, we have been trying to find a good deal on some used low miles...but that's not working. He likes the torq thrust, coys, boss and on and on. It's just a matter of scraping up the cash and pulling the trigger. Not too big of a hurry until we get the new shine on.

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 08:02 PM

Update with pics:

Tough dent on the top R/h side of the bed:

Decided to use an old school dent puller:

welded up the holes

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 08:03 PM

More:

Mudded

primered:

scotts62 · 04-18-2010, 08:06 PM

Cool, looks good!!

*highperf4x4* · 04-18-2010, 09:00 PM

Looks pretty good Mike!

mcbassin · 04-18-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Cool, looks good!!

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Looks pretty good Mike!

Thanks guys!

12-10-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? yea, its all worth it though. i bet he is stoked! grinnin' ear to ear everytime he looks outside! probably put 200 miles on it just driving back and forth for 2 mile stretches have him start a list of whats next and prioritize it. thats what i used(actually still am) to do on mine! __________________ "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

12-12-2009, 11:51 PM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Update: Picked up some new shocks, valve cover gaskets and an engine dress up kit. Unfortunately, the breather cover won't work with the donor bolts (too short) the chrome valve covers worked out good.Then put new shocks on the rear. After all that I took it out for a test drive, man it sure rides a lot better! Here are some pics of the engine before and after, (sorry pics aren't the best). __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 12-12-2009 at 11:52 PM.

12-13-2009, 12:00 AM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? looks good. just gotta get rid of that gigantic air cleaner assembly __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-13-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? looking good! i kinda like it too __________________ "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

01-17-2010, 02:05 AM	#8
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Very cool, cheap project for an up-and-coming gearhead __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

01-23-2010, 06:06 PM	#10
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looks good, I may need to reference this thread in the future. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

03-17-2010, 09:08 PM	#12
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? nice cheap build love it

03-20-2010, 12:48 PM	#14
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looking pretty good. When your done with that come do mine. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-25-2010, 11:31 PM	#15
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? I've seen that hood and fender some where before..................... Was it on a burb? Last edited by highperf4x4; 03-25-2010 at 11:31 PM.

03-25-2010, 11:43 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Joe's Burb as a matter of fact. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-26-2010, 12:16 AM	#17
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? I must be psychic!

04-18-2010, 12:47 PM	#18
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Have any time to work on it lately? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-18-2010, 12:57 PM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Looking good! what wheels are you gonna run? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-18-2010, 08:02 PM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Update with pics: Tough dent on the top R/h side of the bed: Decided to use an old school dent puller: welded up the holes __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 04-18-2010 at 08:07 PM.

04-18-2010, 08:03 PM	#22
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? More: Mudded primered: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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04-18-2010, 08:06 PM	#23
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Cool, looks good!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-18-2010, 09:00 PM	#24
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