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tomlamb · 06-04-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gostranger

cool nice job looks kind of like mine i am also getting a 5.3 vortec ready to put in mine any info on harness, computer reprogramming, motor mounts ,fuel pump and regulator, adapting fuel lines, adapting power steering lines ect. i am going through this right now any suggestions or input would be awesome cant wait to see yours done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the complement, RRC has thus far been doing a great job and it looks like it is moving along quickly.

There are a bunch of folks that do the harnesses and programming. We are planning on using Speartech or Current Performance and having my harness re-worked.

There are a lot of board sponsors that make motor mount kits (ECE and CPP come to mind) and there have been some good reports on them. I wanted to use the stock motor mounts so my builder is making custom mounts to accept the stock motor mounts (Pics coming).

For the fuel pump, I got the entire tank and pump from the 08 so RRC is going to adapt the stock fuel pump to my existing tank as the stock one has the regulator built in and my motor is a single line feed. You can use the vette regulator and external pump method that a lot of board members have used but you need to see if your engine is a single line or supply/return type.

We haven't gotten to the adapting line phase but from what I have read, there are adaptors available from a company (Dorman) that should work.

I'll keep posting pics of the engine swap stuff as I get them...

tomlamb · 07-27-2009, 11:42 AM

Along with the engine mounting, the wiring is boxed up and off to be cleaned up and setup for standalone running. We chose Current Performance to do the harness re-work and programming as they came recommended by several people and I liked the fuse/relay setup they use as it lends to an OEM look and feel. I'll let you all know how it works out and post pics of the completed harness when it comes back...

72BlckButy · 06-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Ooooo.... can't wait to see how this turns out. Good luck with the build!

tomlamb · 06-05-2009, 09:17 AM

Ok, here are the pics of the motor mounting...

tomlamb · 06-05-2009, 09:20 AM

And the new Trans mount. The CPP mount would not work as it places the engine at a bad angle

TimE · 06-06-2009, 02:06 AM

Nice project. Keep the pics comin'!

tomlamb · 06-06-2009, 05:48 PM

Cab off and chassis time...

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Here is a good shot of the motor and trans mounts

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And now time to clean up. There was tons of built up dirt and grime

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hAetWagon · 06-06-2009, 08:12 PM

That looks like a blast.

63sbssbbw · 06-06-2009, 11:34 PM

Lookin' good Tom
Love the color,are you keeping it or changing it?
T

tomlamb · 06-07-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

Lookin' good Tom
Love the color,are you keeping it or changing it?
T

I thought about it, but decided to do one of the original colors. It is going to be dark green or dark aqua.

tomlamb · 06-08-2009, 08:06 AM

Well, the truck looked decent, but rust has found the bottom of the cab.

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Cab on the home made dolly, looks like cab corners are also needed. So much for the rust free southern cal body. The cab is on the way to Cal Blast to be media blasted so the rust repair can begin.

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tomlamb · 06-08-2009, 08:20 AM

While the Cab is out to be blasted it's time to finish up the chassis.

Finish welding the motor mounts

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Getting the frame ready for KBS painting

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gostranger · 06-08-2009, 10:38 AM

nice progress i wish mine was going this fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tomlamb · 06-09-2009, 07:22 AM

Here are the KBS shots. For those that don't know what KBS is, it is like most other moisture cured urethane (por 15, rust bullet, etc). The nice thing about it is that it is somewhat UV stable and is available in satin.

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scotts62 · 06-09-2009, 07:32 AM

Wow that's a big transformation and it looks good! Keep up the good work

joe231 · 06-09-2009, 07:30 AM

Looks nice!!
you keeping the slots?

tomlamb · 06-09-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Looks nice!!
you keeping the slots?

I wasn’t going to, but they are growing on me and now I think I will. I have to figure out how I can better get them balanced as when the stick on weights are put in the inside, they rub on the caliper so I could not get a solid computer balance.

protrash64 · 06-09-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlamb

I wasn’t going to, but they are growing on me and now I think I will. I have to figure out how I can better get them balanced as when the stick on weights are put in the inside, they rub on the caliper so I could not get a solid computer balance.

I believe Ansen makes 17'' slots, FYI. Nice progress and I'm enjoying the pics. Its going to turn out very nice.

TimE · 06-10-2009, 11:53 AM

As the other guys have said, it's looking good.

I'm curious to see how the cab looks when you get it back from the blaster.

283 Man · 06-10-2009, 12:04 PM

sweet great job!!

tomlamb · 06-10-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

As the other guys have said, it's looking good.

I'm curious to see how the cab looks when you get it back from the blaster.

I should have the post blaster pics tomorrow. RRC told me that he had Cal Blast do the lower portion of the cab first with a more aggressive material so he can do all the metal repair and once completed he will send it back to finish blasting with soda.

jchav62 · 06-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Awesome build! I can't wait to see it done. I'm digging the slotted mags.

dolphman88 · 06-16-2009, 06:55 PM

bummer.. good luck man

tomlamb · 06-22-2009, 06:55 AM

While we try to get a good engine RRC had some time to figure out the fuel pump.

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My existing tank was located in back, not sure if it was custom made or not.

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We still need to clean the inside of the tank, but I wanted to use the stock fuel pump and sender so here is the solution.

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Ant it all completed ready to feed somthing.

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rcrahn · 06-29-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlamb

While we try to get a good engine RRC had some time to figure out the fuel pump.

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My existing tank was located in back, not sure if it was custom made or not.

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We still need to clean the inside of the tank, but I wanted to use the stock fuel pump and sender so here is the solution.

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Ant it all completed ready to feed somthing.

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Need to ask what in tank fuel pump this is? I am looking at installing a walbro in the aluminum tank I have.....

07-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#2
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Along with the engine mounting, the wiring is boxed up and off to be cleaned up and setup for standalone running. We chose Current Performance to do the harness re-work and programming as they came recommended by several people and I liked the fuse/relay setup they use as it lends to an OEM look and feel. I'll let you all know how it works out and post pics of the completed harness when it comes back...

06-04-2009, 02:36 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Ooooo.... can't wait to see how this turns out. Good luck with the build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-05-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Ok, here are the pics of the motor mounting... Attached Images

06-05-2009, 09:20 AM	#5
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod And the new Trans mount. The CPP mount would not work as it places the engine at a bad angle Attached Images

06-06-2009, 02:06 AM	#6
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Nice project. Keep the pics comin'! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

06-06-2009, 05:48 PM	#7
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Cab off and chassis time... Here is a good shot of the motor and trans mounts And now time to clean up. There was tons of built up dirt and grime

06-06-2009, 08:12 PM	#8
hAetWagon Schlongbed MEMBER (heh)#15 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 232	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod That looks like a blast. __________________ 82 Chevy Blazer 4wd.RIP 1965 Chevy C10,350V8 Get it reliable,then puttin' it in the weeds.. "Old truck, all new headaches."

06-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#9
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Lookin' good Tom Love the color,are you keeping it or changing it? T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

06-08-2009, 08:06 AM	#11
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Well, the truck looked decent, but rust has found the bottom of the cab. Cab on the home made dolly, looks like cab corners are also needed. So much for the rust free southern cal body. The cab is on the way to Cal Blast to be media blasted so the rust repair can begin.

06-08-2009, 08:20 AM	#12
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod While the Cab is out to be blasted it's time to finish up the chassis. Finish welding the motor mounts Getting the frame ready for KBS painting

06-08-2009, 10:38 AM	#13
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod nice progress i wish mine was going this fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-09-2009, 07:22 AM	#14
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Here are the KBS shots. For those that don't know what KBS is, it is like most other moisture cured urethane (por 15, rust bullet, etc). The nice thing about it is that it is somewhat UV stable and is available in satin.

06-09-2009, 07:32 AM	#15
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Wow that's a big transformation and it looks good! Keep up the good work __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-09-2009, 07:30 AM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Looks nice!! you keeping the slots? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-10-2009, 11:53 AM	#19
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod As the other guys have said, it's looking good. I'm curious to see how the cab looks when you get it back from the blaster. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!! Last edited by TimE; 06-10-2009 at 11:54 AM. Reason: spelling



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06-10-2009, 12:04 PM	#20
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod sweet great job!! __________________ 283 the mighty small block

06-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#22
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod Awesome build! I can't wait to see it done. I'm digging the slotted mags. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-16-2009, 06:55 PM	#23
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06-22-2009, 06:55 AM	#24
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: 66 frame off resto-mod While we try to get a good engine RRC had some time to figure out the fuel pump. My existing tank was located in back, not sure if it was custom made or not. We still need to clean the inside of the tank, but I wanted to use the stock fuel pump and sender so here is the solution. Ant it all completed ready to feed somthing.

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