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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I just installed new LED tail lights. I ordered them from Clasic Parts. They have both clear and red. I ordered clear. The price seems reasonable.
(1967-72) LED Taillamp Lens-Fleetside/Blazer-Reproduction Product : 49-236L Price : $29.95 each side The lights are bright and look great.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I finished with the A/C install and installed the dual fan setup from Brothers. The fans move a lot of air. Since I had to take the grill out, I went ahead and changed it out with a billet grill from LMC. I also had to take the radio out and since I was not too happy with the sound it had, I replaced it with an AM/FM/CD player. I hated to cut the dash but it does sound alot better. The A/C is a Vintage Air Sure Fit system and I opted for the factory A/C controls. I also used the 1995 factory pancake rotary compressor. The A/C works great so far. Here are some pics....
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
more photos
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
Looks like your off to a great start makeing an already nice truck much nicer..
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
Lookin good man! I've gotta get me one of those serpentine setups for my truck. And the A/C would be nice too
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I finally got the steering column in. I ordered a Billet Specialties steering wheel with 1/2 rap black leather. It looks and drives great. Here's the pics.
My next project is a hidden hitch. I already have the hitch, I just have to cut my exhaust off since it is in the way of the hitch. I have the fold down license plate brack to install and then have the exhaust put back on.
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I like the Dakota Digital Dash! i will get me 1. I like the blue hue
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
Nice truck...Looks great...
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
Looks great!!! Nice work on what you have done.
My last '68, I put the same Dakota Digital dash in but did not have the shift selector part. Overall was really happy with it outside of being a little hard to read in really bright sunlight. Keep up the good work.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I finally got the time to install the hidden hitch. I had to cut the exhaust tips off since they were in the way of the hitch. I mounted the hitch, installed the fold down license plate bracket and then had the exhaust put back. I had Midas do the repairs to the exhaust and had them install a set of short rectangular stainless exhaust tips. They look better than the round ones I had.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I bought a 2006 Chev 1500 4X4 LWB PU for the motor to install in the 71. It has a 5.3 vortec with 148,000 miles. I paid $500.00 for it. I was going to pull the motor and get a 4L60E Trans for a 2 wheel drive and put the combo in the 71. However, I cleaned the 4x4 PU up, spent about $500.00 on the brakes, front wheel bearing and pitman arm and I have decided to keep it. I guess the 71 will have to wait for a 5.3 transplant. Here's some photos of the 4X4, I have about $1,000.00 invested and it runs and drives great.
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would you like your money back for the 4x4? I can bring cash!
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
The 400 SB chevy motor that came in the truck when I bought it had low oil preasure and used oil, about a quart every month. The oil preasure finally dropped too low to drive. I pulled the 400 out of the 71 and I am going to put the 350 from my 65 Chevy in it for now. Since I bought the 2006, I really don't drive it much and would rather have a dependable truck than a hot rod.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
how do the boots work and far down on the door did you drill the hole compared to cab
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
did you sell the radio you took out, i would be interested in buying it , nice truck
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I still have the radio but the quality of the sound was very bad and would not recommend it to anyone.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I got a little more done tonight on the engine. Installed a new Performer intake and some accessories.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
Finally got it back together, the 350 runs good. Maybe it will last awhile.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
The boots work great and I mounted them about 1-2 inches below the dome light pin mount.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
Looks like super clean install on the 350! Keep the pics coming!
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I finally got a 5.3/4L60E combo to install. I bought the combo from Pete's Auto in Odessa. It came out of a 2001 GMC Suburban. I have ordered new motormounts from CPP and as soon as they are in, I will remove the 350/350, put it back in the 65 and start the install. I am going to remove the wiring harness and send it to Speartech to be reworked. I'll post picks as I go.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
I got the wiring harness and accessories removed and steam cleaned the engine today.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB 5.3 install
I ordered the LS1 tubular motor mount kit and a new tubular crossmember kit from CPP. They are supposed to be here 12-30-10. As soon as they arrive, I will start on this project. Today I cleaned the firewall/frame of the 65 so that I can put the 350/350 that is currently in the 71 back into the 65. I also removed the EGR valve/tube from the 5.3. I ordered an EGR block-off GM part # 12558346 from the Chevy dealer to block the intake hole. I will build a block-off for the exhaust manufold after I check to make sure I will be able to use the truck manifolds. The harness was received by Speartech, they should get it re-done soon and sent back.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB 5.3 install
Here are the mounts I ordered from CPP. I plan on using the factory fuel tank with a Walbro 255 in-line pump. I haven't decided what filters to use yet. The factory metal fuel lines are still attached to the 5.3 and they exit near the rear of the transmission under the drivers seat. I am going to try to keep the lines and just go back to the tank from there. This 5.3 has the regulator in the fuel rail so I won't need the corvette regulator. I located a fuel sender unit on Early Classic Enterprises website part # 11-729300A for a 72 chevy PU that has a return line plumbed into the unit. The only drawback is the slip on line connections. Here are the photos.
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Re: 71 Chev SWB
Yo! that drivetrain looks great! I didn't realize you were going LS? It's gonna be nice!
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