Keith's 65 Impala Upgrade
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I'll keep that in mind for the next one..........Thanks
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Moved a couple steps forward today........Got the trans cross member frame mounts cut off the frame and the frame cleaned up and ready for welding them in their new position.....and Dave and Gary stopped over to help get the engine in the car.........Got it in and installed the trans cross member , then got everything in position and Brent was there to weld the frame mounts in their new position......started to separate out all the wires and got the Headers installed........Moving along..........
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The new Alternator showed up today.....so...I decided to get the accessory drive system installed today....Got the Alternator side finished.....started on the Compressor side and realized we didn't order the belt tensioner........Ordered one (Be here Monday).........so.....I decided to get the A/C condenser and Radiator installed.......Moving right along
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Can I ask you where you got the B-Body specific adapter plates from? Do you have them custom made, or are they an off-the-shelf item?
Have just started the process of putting 6.0L into my 67 Impala.
Thanks for your time. I'll be watching this build and look forward to seeing more.
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I made them up.......They are made to raise the engine up to get proper pan clearance using the Holley 302-1 pan..........I have a bunch made up......If you are interested PM me...........
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Had a little spare time today.........Got the Starter in........got the Fuel line installed up to the fuel filter on the firewall (one fitting short of finishing of course).......and believe it or not .....the Tensioner assy for the belt drive I ordered from Amazon was delivered today (Sunday).......So...I put it on and installed the compressor.....Just need to get the proper belt.......A little bit every day
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I was going to take a Break for a day and get other stuff done today........Walked into the garage and as I looked at the firewall........(LOL.....can't leave stuff alone ya' Know).......I was unhappy with one of the screws that was holding the A/C firewall plate in position.......Darn !!!........Went in the house and that dam screw was haunting me.......went back out and removed the inner fender panel again and got it fixed correctly..........and I also got all the A/C lines fit and made ........get them crimped tomorrow......
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https://www.amazon.com/Mastercool-71...C+line+crimper
***The Amazon ASIN # is: B000WBQ4U2. ***
Hi Ken,
Given the amount of swaps you are doing, I think you might gain great use of the Mastercool AC line crimping tool. It paid for itself in building two lines for my project and they turned out perfectly.
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Doug
***The Amazon ASIN # is: B000WBQ4U2. ***
Hi Ken,
Given the amount of swaps you are doing, I think you might gain great use of the Mastercool AC line crimping tool. It paid for itself in building two lines for my project and they turned out perfectly.
Cheers,
Doug
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Got the Front drive set-up finished today........Put the crimped A/C lines on and evacuated the system.....Held 30 lbs vacuum.......dug thru the box of Radiator hose pieces and was able to get a bottom hose pieced together......need to do the Auto store torture for the upper one.......the Driveshaft was finished, went and picked it up and installed it.......The old driveshaft couldn't be shortened because of the reduced diameters..........picked up heater hose parts and started on the air intake......
Moving along............
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Hey Ken,
Regarding the radiator. Is that a Dewitts Direct Fit LS Swap unit? Was it specific for the 65-69 B-Body's, or was it retrofit from another year/model? How well did it fit?
I actually have one on order for my '67 Impala. It's back-ordered. Should be ready in a week. Kind of spendy, though if it does fit properly, I'll be happy. They seem to have a good reputation.
Anyway, the reason I ask is that's the first photo I've seen of that specific model (with the exception of the stock photo on the Jegs site). Dewitts don't even list them on their site. Had to order through Jegs - which I did after confirming with Dewitts that they were still making them.
Thanks for your time.
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Hey Ken,
Regarding the radiator. Is that a Dewitts Direct Fit LS Swap unit? Was it specific for the 65-69 B-Body's, or was it retrofit from another year/model? How well did it fit?
I actually have one on order for my '67 Impala. It's back-ordered. Should be ready in a week. Kind of spendy, though if it does fit properly, I'll be happy. They seem to have a good reputation.
Anyway, the reason I ask is that's the first photo I've seen of that specific model (with the exception of the stock photo on the Jegs site). Dewitts don't even list them on their site. Had to order through Jegs - which I did after confirming with Dewitts that they were still making them.
Thanks for your time.
Regarding the radiator. Is that a Dewitts Direct Fit LS Swap unit? Was it specific for the 65-69 B-Body's, or was it retrofit from another year/model? How well did it fit?
I actually have one on order for my '67 Impala. It's back-ordered. Should be ready in a week. Kind of spendy, though if it does fit properly, I'll be happy. They seem to have a good reputation.
Anyway, the reason I ask is that's the first photo I've seen of that specific model (with the exception of the stock photo on the Jegs site). Dewitts don't even list them on their site. Had to order through Jegs - which I did after confirming with Dewitts that they were still making them.
Thanks for your time.
Hey Ken,
Regarding the radiator. Is that a Dewitts Direct Fit LS Swap unit? Was it specific for the 65-69 B-Body's, or was it retrofit from another year/model? How well did it fit?
I actually have one on order for my '67 Impala. It's back-ordered. Should be ready in a week. Kind of spendy, though if it does fit properly, I'll be happy. They seem to have a good reputation.
Anyway, the reason I ask is that's the first photo I've seen of that specific model (with the exception of the stock photo on the Jegs site). Dewitts don't even list them on their site. Had to order through Jegs - which I did after confirming with Dewitts that they were still making them.
Thanks for your time.
Regarding the radiator. Is that a Dewitts Direct Fit LS Swap unit? Was it specific for the 65-69 B-Body's, or was it retrofit from another year/model? How well did it fit?
I actually have one on order for my '67 Impala. It's back-ordered. Should be ready in a week. Kind of spendy, though if it does fit properly, I'll be happy. They seem to have a good reputation.
Anyway, the reason I ask is that's the first photo I've seen of that specific model (with the exception of the stock photo on the Jegs site). Dewitts don't even list them on their site. Had to order through Jegs - which I did after confirming with Dewitts that they were still making them.
Thanks for your time.
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O.k.........Update......Got the fuel line completed......new spark plug wires to clear the headers.....upper and lower Radiator hoses pieced together and installed.....and the air inlet system is completed and installed.......Steam line and heater hoses will be completed today........PCV system and Power Steering hose are about all that's left to do in the engine compartment other than wiring.....Here are some pic's
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I have been asked by a few people to compile a list of parts required to to a "B" body LS swap.......I'll try...............LOL.....
GM Connect and Cruise assy or equivalent ........The GM set-up consists of mostly everything needed (engine , trans, torque converter, sensors, harnesses, engine and trans controllers, O2 sensors and Bungs, Etc)
Motor Mount adaptor plates that raise the engine 5/8" to clear the cross member (made by me.....If interested PM me) generic plates won't work
Holley 302-1 Pan
Kwik Performance front drive set-up
GM starter
I like to use a 2006 GTO 140Amp alternator (jumper cable 4 pin to 2 pin) from Speartech
Classic Auto Air heat and A/C retro kit
Recommended to get a Aluminum LS Radiator assy with dual fans (your choice)
Dakota Digital VHX gauges
Dakota Digital Fan Controller
Dakota Digital OBD module to feed the gauges directly from the ECM
you will need to move your Trans Cross member frame mounts back to suit
your drive shaft will need to be shortened or made new
A new fuel system will be needed......Tanks makes an economical set-up including Tank, Fuel Pump, Fuel level sender, and filter regulator....or you can go with advanced technology using a Ricks tank set-up with a Vaporworx pump controller
New fuel lines and fittings
Probably forgot a lot but I will update as I remember
GM Connect and Cruise assy or equivalent ........The GM set-up consists of mostly everything needed (engine , trans, torque converter, sensors, harnesses, engine and trans controllers, O2 sensors and Bungs, Etc)
Motor Mount adaptor plates that raise the engine 5/8" to clear the cross member (made by me.....If interested PM me) generic plates won't work
Holley 302-1 Pan
Kwik Performance front drive set-up
GM starter
I like to use a 2006 GTO 140Amp alternator (jumper cable 4 pin to 2 pin) from Speartech
Classic Auto Air heat and A/C retro kit
Recommended to get a Aluminum LS Radiator assy with dual fans (your choice)
Dakota Digital VHX gauges
Dakota Digital Fan Controller
Dakota Digital OBD module to feed the gauges directly from the ECM
you will need to move your Trans Cross member frame mounts back to suit
your drive shaft will need to be shortened or made new
A new fuel system will be needed......Tanks makes an economical set-up including Tank, Fuel Pump, Fuel level sender, and filter regulator....or you can go with advanced technology using a Ricks tank set-up with a Vaporworx pump controller
New fuel lines and fittings
Probably forgot a lot but I will update as I remember
