ls swaps in 1947-53 trucks

[dubb702]

hello all i would like to see those who are doing ls swap in 47-53 A.D.trucks
im going this route and would like to see or know how they fit and any issues before hand if any.
a link to yr build would be nice !!

[19seventeeCustom]

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looking for ideas on my next lsx swap!!
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[LEEVON]

checkout the 5.3L in my '50 project "Popeye" link below.

[68GMCCustom]

I think they are swapping in an S10 chassis and swapping an LSx in for power.

GMPP took an AD Suburban and set its body on a TrailBlazer SS chassis. The reward?
LS2 motor, 4L70e trans, 9.5" 14 bolt 4.10 posi rear, 4 wheel discs, automatic ride height rear air bag sysytem, big sway bars front and rear...for one "capable" AD Suburban!

[dubb702]

Originally Posted by LEEVON

checkout the 5.3L in my '50 project "Popeye" link below.

very nice have u did a trial fit with the front clip on and what radiator will you be using.
awesome job!!!!

[dubb702]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

I think they are swapping in an S10 chassis and swapping an LSx in for power.

GMPP took an AD Suburban and set its body on a TrailBlazer SS chassis. The reward?
LS2 motor, 4L70e trans, 9.5" 14 bolt 4.10 posi rear, 4 wheel discs, automatic ride height rear air bag sysytem, big sway bars front and rear...for one "capable" AD Suburban!

yes ive seen a few that way i have a custom frame made to factory specs.
they look cool.

[mccurrkm]

The guy helping me with my swap has a 5.3 in a 5 window. (not sure of the year) I will get some pictures tonight when I go to work on mine and post them for you. I drool over it every time I go, it is a sweet truck.

[dubb702]

Originally Posted by mccurrkm

The guy helping me with my swap has a 5.3 in a 5 window. (not sure of the year) I will get some pictures tonight when I go to work on mine and post them for you. I drool over it every time I go, it is a sweet truck.

Thank you I look forward to it .
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[mccurrkm]

Originally Posted by dubb702

Thank you I look forward to it .
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I went yesterday but he had that part of the shop locked up. I caught him in the middle of dinner and didn't want to hold him up too long. I will be back over there later this week putting my motor in and I will get the pics then.

[nacho55]

I have a 5.3 w/a 5speed, in my 55 1st series, i did just an s10 clip because its a long bed truck, but there is a couple of guys here that have them in the 47-55 style truck, but most of them for sure have a different front clip or s10 frame, i dont think i have seen any yet with the stock front straight axle with a ls yet, dont know which way your going but it can be done, mine has been on the road for about 2800 miles now and its a blast, here is a couple not so great pics of it

[dubb702]

Originally Posted by nacho55

I have a 5.3 w/a 5speed, in my 55 1st series, i did just an s10 clip because its a long bed truck, but there is a couple of guys here that have them in the 47-55 style truck, but most of them for sure have a different front clip or s10 frame, i dont think i have seen any yet with the stock front straight axle with a ls yet, dont know which way your going but it can be done, mine has been on the road for about 2800 miles now and its a blast, here is a couple not so great pics of it

looking good !! !what meant was my frame is stock dimensions my front end (picture included )
is a kugel komponents ifs with rear mount rack n pinion . what my concerns are the fit between inner fenders im switching mine to the Bxxchen Products inner fenders
dont want to be doing alot of cutting on them .

[nacho55]

Originally Posted by dubb702

looking good !! !what meant was my frame is stock dimensions my front end (picture included )
is a kugel komponents ifs with rear mount rack n pinion . what my concerns are the fit between inner fenders im switching mine to the Bxxchen Products inner fenders
dont want to be doing alot of cutting on them .

Nice yours is looking good, I don't think you'll have any problems with the inner fenders, but depending on what transmission your running and which motor mounts your using you might need a little more clearance with your trans tunnel.
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[dubb702]

Originally Posted by nacho55

Nice yours is looking good, I don't think you'll have any problems with the inner fenders, but depending on what transmission your running and which motor mounts your using you might need a little more clearance with your trans tunnel.
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thanks !!