1972 Short bed 6.0/4l80e
11-05-2009, 09:59 PM
#41
I noticed you were possibly planning on using the factory a/c pump bracket and exhaust manifolds, did u trial fit after the pump bracket was on? I am doing the same swap w/ an 07 lq4 and I realized the pump wouldn't work w/o frame mods, did you notch the frame and anything else that may be in the way, or did you get that far yet? As far as the exhaust manifolds, are you staying w/ the factory ones, or did you get aftermarket headers? I need to find headers and Im having no luck finding them. I would appreciate if you could tell me what part numbers you ran and who you got them from. thank you in advance.
11-10-2009, 01:50 PM
#43
good to know, Looks freakin amazing, my buddy is doing a 1970 c10 right now with a 6.0 4l60e with plans for a super charger. I'm just finishing up a 93 mazda rx7 with L33 aluminum 5.3 and t56, Next project will likely be a c10 always loved those trucks!
11-14-2009, 09:18 AM
#45
That 3rd picture over, is that your harness? Did you get it that way, or did you take it completely apart? If you're just trying to change from DBW to cable, there's only a few wires that need to be changed. I think if I were you, I would just look for a DBC harness that is together, and modify from it there.
11-15-2009, 09:11 PM
#46
harness ls1nova71, your post came in a lil too late. im at the point now where i need to extend TPS, IAC, and Cranksensor. the ends where the pcm meets the connectors looks like a birds nest(i can sort that out with time). lost with fuse block. dont have 1 and where do i get 1? also what gets connected to it?. i also need to setup relay line and figure out the knock sensors. ill post pics later.
11-21-2009, 06:40 PM
#47
Haven't made alot of progress lately, but I did get the trans and engine back together and in the truck. And here's some pics of where I modified the frame for the F-body exhaust manifolds and the A/C compressor.
I'm kinda doing somethings backwards though, so that's why the A arms are not painted, after I get the engine in it, I'm going to tear the front suspension off and rebuild and paint it. I was originally just going to make a driver out of this truck, but I realized I've already made it too nice to drive in the snow and crap,
so I decided to just go all out and make it as nice as I can, budget allowing. 
I had to run new brake lines to the front calipers, had to go around my engine stands.
Then I cleaned up the trans and bolted it back to the engine.
Then put it all back in for the final time.
I'm kinda doing somethings backwards though, so that's why the A arms are not painted, after I get the engine in it, I'm going to tear the front suspension off and rebuild and paint it. I was originally just going to make a driver out of this truck, but I realized I've already made it too nice to drive in the snow and crap,
so I decided to just go all out and make it as nice as I can, budget allowing. I had to run new brake lines to the front calipers, had to go around my engine stands.
Then I cleaned up the trans and bolted it back to the engine.
Then put it all back in for the final time.
Lookin good !!!
11-22-2009, 11:52 AM
#54
I most likley will be going on the Power Tour, way too close to home not to!
But, I don't know what I'll be taking, the Truckster gets more attention and is probably more comfortable, that and the fact that the whole country is going to be reacquainted with the Griswold's and the Family Truckster on Super Bowl Sunday...
But, I don't know what I'll be taking, the Truckster gets more attention and is probably more comfortable, that and the fact that the whole country is going to be reacquainted with the Griswold's and the Family Truckster on Super Bowl Sunday...
11-23-2009, 10:07 PM
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I'll make sure to introduce myself this year, I walked by your car last year and you looked annoyed, so I just kept to myself... haha.
I'll make sure to introduce myself this year, I walked by your car last year and you looked annoyed, so I just kept to myself... haha.
11-24-2009, 02:50 PM
#57
man that makes me want to wrangle my grandpa's old '53 dodge pickup from my cousin (where it's just sitting, rotting away) and restore it w/ some modern muscle (i already did the bed and interior for him a few years ago - and i'll admit i'd lean toward a new hemi to keep it brand-specific). great work indeed. although not as cool as an x-body 
