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Jferrante 03-21-2018 07:44 AM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by w00dst0ck (Post 8217488)
Always a bummer seeing swb frames get cut for choppin block rear kits. You should have bought a longbed frame for cheap, and sold the swb frame and recouped $5-800.

Not worth my headache, plus there is very little 60-66 parts supply in NJ.

w00dst0ck 03-21-2018 10:55 AM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jferrante (Post 8217696)
Not worth my headache, plus there is very little 60-66 parts supply in NJ.

Understandable. Can't give away lwb stuff down here.

Jferrante 03-24-2018 06:54 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Waiting on a few more bits that are taking forever but in the mean time doing some small items to get some stuff off the list. I debated doing body matched wheels but I really like it. Also doing rear disc conversion tomorrow.
https://i.imgur.com/93jTgE2l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rr5ElAFl.jpg

Jferrante 03-30-2018 09:12 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Fbody Oil Pan installed and got the transmission in as well....slowly but surely. Will be tackling some more wiring and then my high hump install on my cab and then shooting to put the cab back on.
https://i.imgur.com/ogH3Ipsl.jpg

Jferrante 03-31-2018 04:06 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
All i got to do today was cut out the low hump and mock up the high hump, had to replace a seized caliper in my pickup - hopefully more updates tomorrow.
https://i.imgur.com/QOx6Ykhl.jpg

Jferrante 04-12-2018 06:50 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Decided to put the cab on today since all my air line and wiring is basically done. Rear cab mounts are off about a 1/2 inch which sucks but I guess for a kit that comes with no instructions I could have done worse.
https://i.imgur.com/dmroGwSl.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/OsfOjbMl.jpg
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rudyyloverboiii 04-12-2018 10:31 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
wow! Looks great!

Notch1988 04-13-2018 02:02 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
How does your neighbor with the solar panels feel about your environmentally unfriendly project?

Jferrante 04-22-2018 05:11 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Hurt my back and some other **** going on but was able to get some work done.
Cab mounts in the rear were off, moved them back and welded them up and got the cab on where it should be. All the air lines are in and not leaking. Brake lines are started as well as fuel, tank, and rear bumper. Did a small notch on the cab as well for my driveshaft.
Really wanna drive this thing sooner than later.
https://i.imgur.com/GmLzzMLl.jpg

InvalidConflict 04-23-2018 01:51 AM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Looks Awesome man!

okndn 04-23-2018 12:52 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Truck looks really good

Jferrante 04-28-2018 11:23 AM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by InvalidConflict (Post 8245066)
Looks Awesome man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by okndn (Post 8245402)
Truck looks really good

Thanks - started running fuel and brake lines yesterday. Slowly getting there.

Jferrante 04-28-2018 07:45 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Liked this pic. Slowly chipping away. Finishing brake lines tomorrow and maybe wiring up gas tank.
https://i.imgur.com/yryloAkl.jpg

Jferrante 05-03-2018 07:43 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
These last 3 miles is hurting - little things and more little things.
But here is a nice picture.
https://i.imgur.com/yh5Qgjhl.jpg

Bennett68C10 05-04-2018 07:56 AM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Looking good!

Jferrante 05-06-2018 03:07 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Got my switch suspension hinges started today. Videos online help a bit but another thing you have to measure 38x before doing since nothing is that clear.
Took me about an hour to get these mounted
https://i.imgur.com/k9hXqnEl.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/hSmKN8Kl.jpg

Jferrante 05-10-2018 07:53 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Brake and fuel is complete. Wiring now the starter to battery and alternator so slowly trying to figure that out. These Switch Suspension hinges are giving me a headache. The hood sits great until the hinge plates are added. Going to have to either weld them directly to the hood or hack the hood support up to make them work and hood sit decent.

Jferrante 05-30-2018 06:34 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
A bunch of small progress last few weeks and finally got her started today. Waiting on a new ignition switch and she should be all good to go in that department. No real visual progress but I put the sound deadening down, ordered carpet and ordered new sills for the doors so I am hoping to "wrap up" the interior by the end of next week and get this to the muffler shop.
The bed is going to be hollow until I figure out where to even start with that. Lastly my buddy who owns a shop is going to help with the hood hinges because they are the worst designed things I have ever dealt with.
https://i.imgur.com/O3oFSObl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/wV9iDmel.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xXs8ytkl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4FHRAnol.jpg

Android04 05-31-2018 10:22 AM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Amazing work!

Sac 05-31-2018 01:21 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Looking good!

Jferrante 05-31-2018 01:22 PM

Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Android04 (Post 8272011)
Amazing work!

Thabks, first time going this deep. Things are coming along even if I had high expectations to get this roadworthy sooner than later


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