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trkfrk · 06-29-2014, 01:47 AM

Installed the front inner fenders. I am really glad I decided to paint them red.

trkfrk · 06-29-2014, 01:50 AM

Pic 2

VA72C10 · 06-29-2014, 02:06 AM

Looks great!

**72 tigger** · 06-29-2014, 06:51 AM

Very nice- you do a great job with the details- that makes a big difference in the final product

Dean'smeanmachine · 06-29-2014, 08:37 AM

looking good

Bennett68C10 · 06-29-2014, 12:38 PM

Your engine compartment looks awesome Mark, I love all the red. I couldn't wait to see an update on this truck, I love it.

trkfrk · 06-29-2014, 02:18 PM

Thanks for all of the compliments guys! here are some clearer pictures (I didn't realize that the pictures from my iPad are so unclear)

This weekend I have been working on putting the bed together. I have decided to use the metal floor for now, and I will eventually use the wood floor down the road.

mcbassin · 06-29-2014, 05:08 PM

Very nice work on the gas tank.
Red inner fenders do look great.

**thelonerife** · 06-29-2014, 05:21 PM

Looks great!

Bennett68C10 · 06-29-2014, 07:04 PM

I didn't see the smiley face on the throttle body before, nice touch

ChuckDriver · 06-29-2014, 07:58 PM

What's the fuel pump out of?

notchbackgta · 06-29-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

What's the fuel pump out of?

99-02 F-body

knomadd · 06-30-2014, 10:26 AM

Nice progress! Looking good!

trkfrk · 06-30-2014, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the gas tank.
Red inner fenders do look great.

Thanks Mike. yes, I was very happy I didn't have to purchase a new tank or fuel pump.

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Looks great!

Thanks Chuck...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I didn't see the smiley face on the throttle body before, nice touch

You got to love your kids lol

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Nice progress! Looking good!

Thanks Duane...

snipescastle2 · 07-17-2014, 08:27 AM

Hi! Very Nice Build!!! I was wondering if your LS engine was a return type fuel system or a returnless system? I found an article on one of the Vette forums that showed how they converted the sending unit to a returnless system, here's the pictures, might help if this is what your'e gonna run.
Ben

boynton · 07-17-2014, 01:24 PM

Ben do you have a link? I am about to tackle this same thing in my build.

Low Elco · 07-17-2014, 03:11 PM

IDK, but here's the tank ring install:

http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=56613.0

I'd like to see what kinda regulator dealio they did- most guys just do the Vette filter/regulator on the frame and a short return line (like I'm fixin' to).

snipescastle2 · 07-17-2014, 03:36 PM

here ya go:

http://www.vetteworksonline.net/ls1_conversion_fuel.htm

lots of good info there.
Ben

trkfrk · 07-19-2014, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Hi! Very Nice Build!!! I was wondering if your LS engine was a return type fuel system or a returnless system? I found an article on one of the Vette forums that showed how they converted the sending unit to a returnless system, here's the pictures, might help if this is what your'e gonna run.
Ben

Ben, thanks for the compliment

My engine is set up with the return type system. Great article/link you attached. I plan on switching it to the return less setup. I have a buddy that's running an LS2 in his 67 C10 and did the same system and is really happy with it. I like the fact there's no need to run two fuel lines all the way to the engine back to the tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

IDK, but here's the tank ring install:

http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=56613.0

I'd like to see what kinda regulator dealio they did- most guys just do the Vette filter/regulator on the frame and a short return line (like I'm fixin' to).

Where do you plan on getting the Vette filter/regulator or do you have a GM part number. I haven't gotten that far yet?

Thanks,

notchbackgta · 07-19-2014, 02:47 PM

Unless you pulled the regulator out of the 4th gen F-body fuel sender, you dont need the Corvette regulator/filter

trkfrk · 07-19-2014, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Unless you pulled the regulator out of the 4th gen F-body fuel sender, you dont need the Corvette regulator/filter

Great information. I didn't touch the regulator, only changed the lines on the pump since they were dried out. I would like to add another inline filter.

Thanks,

snipescastle2 · 07-20-2014, 08:32 AM

No problem!
Glad this might help someone else!
Have a good one!
Ben

Low Elco · 07-20-2014, 10:04 AM

Learned something new- didn't know the reg was in the bucket on camaros. Thanks Ben!

snipescastle2 · 07-20-2014, 11:21 AM

It's all good! Glad to share! I'm still on the fence about which engine to run, after I do all the machine work, buy the rotating assembly and have it balanced, and buy the necessary gaskets and valve regrind to my heads, I could buy one of those Pacific Fabrication new pull out 4.8 Vortec's with the new harness and the computer reflashed for $1750.00 !!! cost about $450 to have it freighted to my work. I'll have to think long and hard on this one!!! I got my machinist friends to make me some adapter plates for the small chevy mounts to LS1 engine mounts. guess I'll have to chew on that some more

Ben

Low Elco · 07-20-2014, 04:21 PM

Our 5.3 came from LKQ in KCK motor trans, harness, front drive, camaro manifolds all in for 1650. I can give yo my guys name if you want.

Hijack over!

06-29-2014, 01:47 AM	#401
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Installed the front inner fenders. I am really glad I decided to paint them red. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

06-29-2014, 01:50 AM	#402
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Pic 2 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

06-29-2014, 02:06 AM	#403
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-29-2014, 06:51 AM	#404
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,217	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very nice- you do a great job with the details- that makes a big difference in the final product

06-29-2014, 08:37 AM	#405
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual looking good __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

06-29-2014, 12:38 PM	#406
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Your engine compartment looks awesome Mark, I love all the red. I couldn't wait to see an update on this truck, I love it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-29-2014, 02:18 PM	#407
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Thanks for all of the compliments guys! here are some clearer pictures (I didn't realize that the pictures from my iPad are so unclear) This weekend I have been working on putting the bed together. I have decided to use the metal floor for now, and I will eventually use the wood floor down the road. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

06-29-2014, 05:08 PM	#408
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very nice work on the gas tank. Red inner fenders do look great. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-29-2014, 05:21 PM	#409
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looks great! __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

06-29-2014, 07:04 PM	#410
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I didn't see the smiley face on the throttle body before, nice touch __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-29-2014, 07:58 PM	#411
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual What's the fuel pump out of? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

06-30-2014, 10:26 AM	#413
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice progress! Looking good! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-17-2014, 08:27 AM	#415
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Hi! Very Nice Build!!! I was wondering if your LS engine was a return type fuel system or a returnless system? I found an article on one of the Vette forums that showed how they converted the sending unit to a returnless system, here's the pictures, might help if this is what your'e gonna run. Ben Attached Images

07-17-2014, 01:24 PM	#416
boynton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salado, Texas Posts: 1,418	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Ben do you have a link? I am about to tackle this same thing in my build. __________________ Just trying to figure this out... 1970 SWB Step-Side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552980 1970 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584499 1970 SWB One Owner Step Side 6.0 LY6/6L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617630 Junkyard's 1971 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post7531186

07-17-2014, 03:11 PM	#417
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual IDK, but here's the tank ring install: http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=56613.0 I'd like to see what kinda regulator dealio they did- most guys just do the Vette filter/regulator on the frame and a short return line (like I'm fixin' to). __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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07-17-2014, 03:36 PM	#418
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual here ya go: http://www.vetteworksonline.net/ls1_conversion_fuel.htm lots of good info there. Ben

07-19-2014, 02:47 PM	#420
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Unless you pulled the regulator out of the 4th gen F-body fuel sender, you dont need the Corvette regulator/filter

07-20-2014, 08:32 AM	#422
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual No problem! Glad this might help someone else! Have a good one! Ben

07-20-2014, 10:04 AM	#423
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Learned something new- didn't know the reg was in the bucket on camaros. Thanks Ben! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-20-2014, 11:21 AM	#424
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual It's all good! Glad to share! I'm still on the fence about which engine to run, after I do all the machine work, buy the rotating assembly and have it balanced, and buy the necessary gaskets and valve regrind to my heads, I could buy one of those Pacific Fabrication new pull out 4.8 Vortec's with the new harness and the computer reflashed for $1750.00 !!! cost about $450 to have it freighted to my work. I'll have to think long and hard on this one!!! I got my machinist friends to make me some adapter plates for the small chevy mounts to LS1 engine mounts. guess I'll have to chew on that some more Ben

07-20-2014, 04:21 PM	#425
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Our 5.3 came from LKQ in KCK motor trans, harness, front drive, camaro manifolds all in for 1650. I can give yo my guys name if you want. Hijack over! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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