5.3 4l60e swap into my RUSTY '71 C-10 7 Attachment(s) So I've built several of these trucks, and each one started out to just be a driver.Well, I apparently have NO idea when to stop, so they turned out too nice to use as trucks. This time however is going to be different (I know, I know, I've said that before!!), this one isn't getting any bodywork or paint, just an engine/trans swap. I realized that once I paint one, it's done, it'll never be a driver, so this one will remain rusty! It's not really beat up, but it does have a dent in the driver's door and A pillar from what I would imagine was drunk loosing control of his small SUV and smashing into another truck and car that got shoved into it. It was caught on a surveillance camera, you can see the car hit the yellow '72 long bed, then hit the car that hits my truck. Kind of a cool video! Here's the truck, with the newly aquired 2003 5.3/4l60e Attachment 611911 Attachment 611912 Attachment 611913 Attachment 611914 Need to put a new piece of plywood in the bed floor, the oil pan started to go through! :jest: Attachment 611915 Got some of the harness work done, it's out of a 2000, going back to DBC on this one, just because it seems easier. Attachment 611916 Got the transmission off and will be dropping it off at the trans shop in the morning. It's supposed to be good, but it's from a 4x4, so I'm taking it and an S-10 2wd trans and having the output shaft and tail housing from it swapped to the 4wd trans. Since it has 100k plus miles, going to have them freshen it up so I don't have to worry about it. Attachment 611917 |
Ill be watching this. You going to use ece mounts or dirtydingo conversion plates? |
Nice! I just purchased an 02 5.3 for my 69 suburban that I plan on installing over the winter, its currently in the metal shop getting a few panels replaced but I plan on keeping mine as a patina ride and a driver too. Subscribed! |
I like your truck,it's cool.I am looking for the right truck to do the same thing. |
Same BS line Eric I'm not buying into round 3. My bet is you will paint it. |
1971 c10 6.0/400th 1 Attachment(s) just when i thought my life couldn't get any better, ls1nova71 starts another build thread. life sure is great. i will def. watch this thread closely. please spell out all the details. |
nice!!! I should be getting mine pretty soon |
Originally Posted by rockytopper
(Post 16741656)
Same BS line Eric I'm not buying into round 3. My bet is you will paint it.
Originally Posted by dec010974
(Post 16741853)
just when i thought my life couldn't get any better, ls1nova71 starts another build thread. life sure is great. i will def. watch this thread closely. please spell out all the details. I am however going to fix a few other things while it's apart. The A/C is going to be fixed and i'll put cruise control on it. Also, i have a BCM from a 2002 truck that i plan on integrating into the truck so i'll have the cool features of a newer one, like retained accessory power, automatic headlights and dome light delay, but my real reason for using it is to be able to use the 'tow/haul' feature. I'm going to have the transmission parameters set to stock, but have the 'tow/haul' parameters stepped up a bit. I'll let you all know how it works out. |
Where are you guys finding all these ls engines? Just doesn't seem to be many around my area of western Ky. |
Originally Posted by f6john
(Post 16745264)
Where are you guys finding all these ls engines? Just doesn't seem to be many around my area of western Ky. Another thing.I have a local LQK or LKQ or what ever. I couldn't get a deal from them but they sell cheap on ebay.How does that work? |
Originally Posted by f6john
(Post 16745264)
Where are you guys finding all these ls engines? Just doesn't seem to be many around my area of western Ky.
Originally Posted by BlueMaxCougar
(Post 16746140)
That makes two of us.I been looking around upstate SC and western NC.It looks like we either accept paying $1500+ for a well worn 5.3 or hope a member or ebay will cough up a good one cheap, that we can afford to have shipped.Right now I am buried in motorcycle builds and can't part with the cash anyway. Another thing.I have a local LQK or LKQ or what ever. I couldn't get a deal from them but they sell cheap on ebay.How does that work? |
7 Attachment(s) Well, today was 'de-construction day'! Got a bunch of rusty bolts out, some easier than others, but all in all it went pretty smoothly. But was it ever greasy! Got real dirty, but got the old engine out. Now I just wish somebody would come and buy it so I'm not tripping over it! Got the bumper off, took WAY longer than it should have. I need to invest in a set of torches. :bang: Attachment 611853 Radiator out, going to take it in and have it cleaned out, and have a fitting for the steam line added to it. Attachment 611854 Front clip off. It's at this point I start wondering why I tore apart my running truck..... Attachment 611855 Attachment 611856 Pulling the old out. Attachment 611857 Got hung up on a battery cable bolted to the frame. No matter how many of these I do, I always forget something! :rolleyes: Attachment 611858 Pretty much the point of no return. No way I'm putting this thing back in now! Attachment 611859 Now comes the fun part, putting the new one in. Still have to pick up my trans from the trans shop, but as soon as I get it, I'll bolt it to the engine, put it in the truck and get to fabbing up some engine stands. |
Go Eric, go!!! Third time is the charm, right? :) I need to find a cheap truck that isn't too rusty next summer. Don't care if it runs for the obvious reasons... ...but it needs to be complete. I still don't have torches, but a plasma cutter makes short work of most stubborn bolts. ;) |
Sweet....I'm doing something similar in my 78... |
2 Attachment(s) Not much in the way of progress, but did get 41 years worth of grease and crap pressure washed off the frame. The down side is that now there's 41 years worth of crap all over me! Pressure washing sucks! :D Attachment 611845 And then I noticed this, all three bolts for the bottom of the frame to the crossmember are missing. :eek2: It appears they were never put in. no marks what so ever!? The other side has them, truck must have been built either late on a friday, or monday. :jest: Attachment 611846 |
good to see another one being redone |
Better man than I.I would have already started a resto mod on that truck. |
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Originally Posted by BlueMaxCougar
(Post 16759946)
Better man than I.I would have already started a resto mod on that truck. Attachment 611843 Attachment 611844 |
Both of those trucks are perfect.Did you tuck the bumpers in closer to the body? |
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Originally Posted by BlueMaxCougar
(Post 16762198)
Both of those trucks are perfect.Did you tuck the bumpers in closer to the body? I'm thinking about doing something I haven't done in the past, keeping a running total of what everything cost so that I can scare the shit out of myself when I'm done! In the past, I've always had a rough Idea of what I spent, but figured if I post prices on here, I'll remember them all and can add them up at the end. So far, the engine and trans was free, a buddy gave it to me for helping him wire his car. the second transmission I used for parts I got when I worked at the JY 12 years ago, also free! Yes I'm kind of a packrat!! Transmission rebuild.....$550 2000 wiring harness and PCM from u-pick-it....$75 TBSS manifolds....$80 New trans mount...$6 That's all I've spent so far.... Got a little more done, stripped the engine down to make it a little more managable. Pulled a valve cover, not too bad, but you can definitely tell it has some miles on it. Gotta love the way some salvage yards, or just clueless individuals remove an engine. :( Attachment 611832 Attachment 611833 Attachment 611834 Picked the transmission up from the trans shop, and bolted it back to the engine for test fitting. Attachment 611835 Dropped the engine/trans in for the first time Attachment 611836 Trailblazer SS manifolds. Everyone says these fit the best, figured I'd find out for myself. Attachment 611837 Well, all the hype about them is correct, probably won't have to notch the frame at all for them! Attachment 611838 Attachment 611839 Then threw the A/C compressor on it to check out line access. Will be alright. Attachment 611840 Tomorrow I'll make some mounts to get the engine mounted. Dug this out of the garage, thinking about using it since I have it, and they work way better than the old stock booster, and the last two had them... :devil: Attachment 611841 |
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