'67 5.3L Build Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 06:02 AM

Just thought I'd put up a build thread of my project. Hopefully it will be helpful to others, just as many on this forum have been for me. This isn't my first engine swap, but it is my first classic truck. I have been wanting a '67-'68 C-10 nearly all of my life, so I finally took the plunge, sold my 2008 2500HD Duramax and bought it. It is sooooo nice not having a $600/mo payment any more.

Anyway, this is what I started with...

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 06:03 AM

Soon after I bought it I tore the front end off, sanded down the frame, and painted it semi-gloss black.

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 06:05 AM

I went with the ECE engine mounts and trans cross-member. This is how the mounts look in the frame.

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 06:07 AM

This is the motor I am going with. It is a 2008 5.3L with a 4L60E trans out of a Silverado. Looks pretty clean.

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 06:10 AM

Thought some of you guys might like to see how the motor sits in the frame with the ECE mounts. I couldn't be happier. It looks like it was meant to go there. The trans cross member just bolted up in the factory location as well. This is where I am now, so I will post more when I make some progress.

**FL71C10** · 09-14-2010, 06:47 AM

Wow, nice truck! I'll definitely be watching this. What are you doing for a fuel tank?

chuckmc8 · 09-14-2010, 07:00 AM

Nice. On the blazer forum, a member does a nice frame mod to clear the a/c lines.
Looking forward to your progress!

6D8_C10 · 09-14-2010, 11:28 AM

Looks great. Im doing the same thing with a '99 5.3.
What headers are you going to use?
Are you going to use Air Cond?
Are you going to have your ECM reflashed so you can get around the VATS?

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Wow, nice truck! I'll definitely be watching this. What are you doing for a fuel tank?

I bought an aluminum EFI tank from Boyd welding. It cost $591 shipped to my door because of a group buy right now. Pretty good deal. I'll take pics once it arrives.

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 6D8_C10

Looks great. Im doing the same thing with a '99 5.3.
What headers are you going to use?
Are you going to use Air Cond?
Are you going to have your ECM reflashed so you can get around the VATS?

I bought the Doug Thorley headers made just for this swap. They are $495 shipped. Good deal for such a nice header. I'll take pics when they arrive.
I am going to put in AC, but not the factory system. I think that I am going to go with the Old Air system.
I am going with Speartech for the wiring harness rework and ECM. It's a little pricey, but Shifty said that he was to do it over again he would just go with Speartech and save a lot of frustration. I read Shifty's build thread very thoroughly and learned a lot about the swap. THANKS SHIFTY IF YOU ARE OUT THERE!!!

HavinSomeFun · 09-14-2010, 02:33 PM

I bought the Doug Thorley headers made just for this swap. They are $495 shipped. Good deal for such a nice header. I'll take pics when they arrive.

Do you have a part number for these?

69sixpackbee · 09-14-2010, 04:10 PM

Nice ride!
But, I sure hope you don't have to get at the A/C pump for a L-O-N-G while!

68GMCCustom · 09-14-2010, 04:30 PM

Nice truck and great score on the 5.3. It has the 243 heads I see......those are the same heads as came on my LS2...and what also came on the LS6.

C20-67_N_MO · 09-14-2010, 05:01 PM

Okay first off very nice truck and engine swap you have going on.

But I have to ask everyone that has done this swap, it seems like an expensive swap with headers, motor mounts and ECM reprogrammed and what not.

The benefits seems to pay off once all the headaches and expensives are addressed.
As folks are saying they have better fuel mileage and driveabilities is increased as well.

68GMCCustom · 09-14-2010, 05:45 PM

you'd probably spend about as much money adding EFI to a sbc... as you would getting one transplanted and running in an older truck.

67C10BUB · 09-14-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

I bought the Doug Thorley headers made just for this swap. They are $495 shipped. Good deal for such a nice header. I'll take pics when they arrive.

Do you have a part number for these?

They are P# THY-324Y-C. They say that they will work with the truck spark plug wires in the instructions, but the don't. The front 2 on the passenger side can't even push on the plug. Guess I'll have to see what I can find. I'll post pics of the test install later.

barryvanhook · 09-14-2010, 06:05 PM

This looks like a sweet addition to a sweet truck! I'll be watching ... thanks for the ride along!

Someone asked about the cost involved and the benefits derived. Right now Smeding Performance in Tejas has an intro deal on a 383 crate motors with efi for 5 large. The efi setup is Accel ... they are running this deal until the first 50 are gone ... it is a pretty good price for what you get. They are claiming about 22 mpg.

Barry
I have one in the works

Pop's C-10 · 09-14-2010, 06:09 PM

Clean..in everyway

WestWardWinds · 09-14-2010, 06:31 PM

Beautiful truck that engine sits really nice Im also in the process of painting my frame good times...

GRX · 09-14-2010, 07:00 PM

Nice project. Thanks for sharing.

BP68 · 09-14-2010, 11:29 PM

Cool. Keep the pics coming.

gus · 09-15-2010, 02:59 AM

What up Bub, Nice progress on ur C10, Good you got the TH324Y-C Headers
I use the MSD Ignition 8.5 Super Conductor 32829 and also a Lokar ED-5008 Flex Braided Stainless/Alum. oil dip stick both part #s work good with the headers.

I'll be waiting on your New gas tank pics.

67C10BUB · 09-15-2010, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gus

What up Bub, Nice progress on ur C10, Good you got the TH324Y-C Headers
I use the MSD Ignition 8.5 Super Conductor 32829 and also a Lokar ED-5008 Flex Braided Stainless/Alum. oil dip stick both part #s work good with the headers.

I'll be waiting on your New gas tank pics.

Gus,
Glad you found me. Thanks again for the info at the Truck Shop. I'll take any advise I can get. I'll have to check out those wires.

67C10BUB · 09-15-2010, 05:39 AM

Here are the pics of the headers installed during the test fit. They fit SWEET!

67C10BUB · 09-15-2010, 05:43 AM

Anyone have any input on how to run the trans cooler lines to the stock radiator. I am planning to cut off the fittings at the radiator and the trans, flare the ends of both and hose clamp some trans cooler rubber hoses in between. The only problem is, the lines are 3/8" at the trans and 5/16" at the radiator. If anyone has a better idea I'm all ears.

The pic is of the flared lines at the radiator.

09-14-2010, 06:02 AM	#1
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	'67 5.3L Build Thread Just thought I'd put up a build thread of my project. Hopefully it will be helpful to others, just as many on this forum have been for me. This isn't my first engine swap, but it is my first classic truck. I have been wanting a '67-'68 C-10 nearly all of my life, so I finally took the plunge, sold my 2008 2500HD Duramax and bought it. It is sooooo nice not having a $600/mo payment any more. Anyway, this is what I started with... Attached Images

09-14-2010, 06:03 AM	#2
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Soon after I bought it I tore the front end off, sanded down the frame, and painted it semi-gloss black. Attached Images

09-14-2010, 06:05 AM	#3
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread I went with the ECE engine mounts and trans cross-member. This is how the mounts look in the frame. Attached Images

09-14-2010, 06:07 AM	#4
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread This is the motor I am going with. It is a 2008 5.3L with a 4L60E trans out of a Silverado. Looks pretty clean. Attached Images

09-14-2010, 06:10 AM	#5
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Thought some of you guys might like to see how the motor sits in the frame with the ECE mounts. I couldn't be happier. It looks like it was meant to go there. The trans cross member just bolted up in the factory location as well. This is where I am now, so I will post more when I make some progress. Attached Images

09-14-2010, 06:47 AM	#6
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Wow, nice truck! I'll definitely be watching this. What are you doing for a fuel tank? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

09-14-2010, 07:00 AM	#7
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Nice. On the blazer forum, a member does a nice frame mod to clear the a/c lines. Looking forward to your progress! __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

09-14-2010, 11:28 AM	#8
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Looks great. Im doing the same thing with a '99 5.3. What headers are you going to use? Are you going to use Air Cond? Are you going to have your ECM reflashed so you can get around the VATS? __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

09-14-2010, 02:33 PM	#11
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread I bought the Doug Thorley headers made just for this swap. They are $495 shipped. Good deal for such a nice header. I'll take pics when they arrive. Do you have a part number for these? __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

09-14-2010, 04:10 PM	#12
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Nice ride! But, I sure hope you don't have to get at the A/C pump for a L-O-N-G while!

09-14-2010, 04:30 PM	#13
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Nice truck and great score on the 5.3. It has the 243 heads I see......those are the same heads as came on my LS2...and what also came on the LS6. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-14-2010, 05:01 PM	#14
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Okay first off very nice truck and engine swap you have going on. But I have to ask everyone that has done this swap, it seems like an expensive swap with headers, motor mounts and ECM reprogrammed and what not. The benefits seems to pay off once all the headaches and expensives are addressed. As folks are saying they have better fuel mileage and driveabilities is increased as well. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

09-14-2010, 05:45 PM	#15
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread you'd probably spend about as much money adding EFI to a sbc... as you would getting one transplanted and running in an older truck. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-14-2010, 06:05 PM	#17
barryvanhook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 148	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread This looks like a sweet addition to a sweet truck! I'll be watching ... thanks for the ride along! Someone asked about the cost involved and the benefits derived. Right now Smeding Performance in Tejas has an intro deal on a 383 crate motors with efi for 5 large. The efi setup is Accel ... they are running this deal until the first 50 are gone ... it is a pretty good price for what you get. They are claiming about 22 mpg. Barry I have one in the works __________________ Barry L. Van Hook '69 Chevy Frankentruck

09-14-2010, 06:09 PM	#18
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Clean..in everyway



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09-14-2010, 06:31 PM	#19
WestWardWinds Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 61	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Beautiful truck that engine sits really nice Im also in the process of painting my frame good times...

09-14-2010, 07:00 PM	#20
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Nice project. Thanks for sharing. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

09-14-2010, 11:29 PM	#21
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Cool. Keep the pics coming. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

09-15-2010, 02:59 AM	#22
gus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 163	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread What up Bub, Nice progress on ur C10, Good you got the TH324Y-C Headers I use the MSD Ignition 8.5 Super Conductor 32829 and also a Lokar ED-5008 Flex Braided Stainless/Alum. oil dip stick both part #s work good with the headers. I'll be waiting on your New gas tank pics. Last edited by gus; 09-15-2010 at 03:02 AM.

09-15-2010, 05:39 AM	#24
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Here are the pics of the headers installed during the test fit. They fit SWEET! Attached Images

09-15-2010, 05:43 AM	#25
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: '67 5.3L Build Thread Anyone have any input on how to run the trans cooler lines to the stock radiator. I am planning to cut off the fittings at the radiator and the trans, flare the ends of both and hose clamp some trans cooler rubber hoses in between. The only problem is, the lines are 3/8" at the trans and 5/16" at the radiator. If anyone has a better idea I'm all ears. The pic is of the flared lines at the radiator. Attached Images Last edited by 67C10BUB; 09-15-2010 at 05:43 AM.

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