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Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

One more time... how about now? Uploaded to a completely different image hosting site.

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They are now working.

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Cool man, keep it up

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Got a few loose ends finished up this weekend on the truck. Quickly installed the roll pan, and have yet to weld it in. Also have a set of sport mirrors to go on. The truck will eventually get painted, but have decided to handle all the suspension and drivetrain first. Was able to pick up a 5.3/4L60E combo, which should be going in the truck in the next few weeks. My plan is to see how cheap it can be done, and plan on using as much factory stuff off the engine as possible, and doing the harness myself. I will do a full write up and document as much as possible.

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Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

What roll pan are you running?

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Originally Posted by rydeordie (Post 7853627)

What roll pan are you running?

It is from Grants Customs, when they had a sale about a year ago. Just need ot barely trim the one side, and then we will fully weld it in.

- Travis

Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

curious about the choice to do leafs and shackles vs a flip kit? pros and cons?

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Originally Posted by hawgfanman (Post 7875153)

Any updates?

Just got the LS dropped in. Be posting pictures here shortly.

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Originally Posted by 68basket (Post 7876633)

curious about the choice to do leafs and shackles vs a flip kit? pros and cons?

The previous owner had pulled leafs, and really destroyed the original leaf pack. Instead of finding stock leafs, decided to do drop leafs which had all new bushings installed as well. Then added a shackle to make it a 6" drop. I don't think it dropped the same as a flip, but gave the truck nice rake. Plus, with the LS, the front lifted a little due to slightly less weight, so I think it will even out nice.

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Man, I'm jealous! I'm wanting to do an engine swap just like this.

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long time no update, what's going on with this build? I'm having withdrawls over here, tell me something...lol

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Haven't worked much on it, since my schedule has been so busy. However, I am hoping to get some time in today and this weekend, and fire it up by Sunday.

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I've been looking hard @ those gauges for my 90.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 7944505)

I've been looking hard @ those gauges for my 90.

I think they are a great upgrade for these trucks. Especially being it is something that you always look at, and the early stock ones are terrible.

Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

Got the 94-98 filler panel mounted in there, and used some spacers to adapt it to the 88-93 core support. I used 3/4" spacers on the ones shown, and a 1/2" one for the center. The far ends ones didn't end up on a flat spot on the core support. For the time being, I didn't attach those, and all seems sturdy. If I end up needing them, I will make a small bracket to attach them. After the grille clips in, it is firm.

Also cleaned up and re-did some wiring on the front lights. Got them all working, and did new bulbs and housings.

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How was the install on the gauges?

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Honestly, pretty easy since they are made for the truck. There is a plug for the original gauges at the back. You just splice into some of those wires for your blinker indicators, high beam, park brake light, etc. Can install in one-day, no problem.

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Ditto, following this build!

I take it there is no need to get the fillers for fenders from a 94+ to fit the 94+ center for the newer grille?I want to swap to the 94+ grille in my 90 w/t and taking notes on what all I need.
Read I needed the 94+ center bumper brackets as well,on another site, for the swap.Take it that aint the case?