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jimmydean · 12-16-2011, 11:48 AM

Wow...

<edit> i would like to do this swap in the future, I want to see where your shifter winds up.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-17-2011, 02:57 AM

Got the motor mounted, front disc brakes, tested the air ride, was a good night

**66ChevyMax** · 12-17-2011, 03:01 AM

Thanks guys, hope to have this thing back on the ground this weekend.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes, very nice shop

This is going to be one sweet truck with a LS3 and a 6 speed

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Originally Posted by 57truckguy

I am absoultly spechlessly in awl..

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Wow...

<edit> i would like to do this swap in the future, I want to see where your shifter winds up.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-17-2011, 03:08 AM

And one from the front.

custom63 · 12-17-2011, 02:59 AM

SIIIIIICK!!!!!

fattyarbuckle · 12-17-2011, 10:00 AM

This project is what separates the men from boys!

Looks like artwork so far!

kpc01 · 12-17-2011, 12:12 PM

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Looking great. Cant wait to hear that engine!

SCOTI · 12-17-2011, 12:35 PM

Someone's gettin' an x-mas card from their CC company!!

theastronaut · 12-18-2011, 12:56 AM

Dear Santa...

Just wow, this is an awesome, awesome build. Very well thought out and very quick progress as a bonus! You will have one extremely nice driving truck when it's finished! I haven't seen an official paint scheme yet, so I'll cast my vote for the original yellow/white colors. There's not many trucks around with that color combo so it would be different and stand out, while retaining a bit if the classic/original look. Cant wait to see it finished!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:03 AM

Thank you very much fattyarbuckle, this site and the builders here have done as much for this build as I have, thanks again bro

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Originally Posted by fattyarbuckle

This project is what separates the men from boys!

Looks like artwork so far!

You and me both

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Originally Posted by kpc01

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Looking great. Cant wait to hear that engine!

I would be fine with them just holding the bill

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Someone's gettin' an x-mas card from their CC company!!

My wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas and my response was

Still working on the paint scheme, I really like the gray in the wheels, but yellow always catches your eye

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Dear Santa...

Just wow, this is an awesome, awesome build. Very well thought out and very quick progress as a bonus! You will have one extremely nice driving truck when it's finished! I haven't seen an official paint scheme yet, so I'll cast my vote for the original yellow/white colors. There's not many trucks around with that color combo so it would be different and stand out, while retaining a bit if the classic/original look. Cant wait to see it finished!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:18 AM

Had to back track some today. One of the front wheels center bore was completely wrong would not even slide onto hub???? Ordered a replacement so won't be back on the ground for another week.

I mounted the engine last night, the original motor mounts were located in the back two holes, the cpp mounts fit perfect in the front two holes and the hole in the cross member, the instructions said nothing about which holes to use, so I used the front two "WRONG".

Took the enging back out had to drill a hole in the cross member for the lower bolt then replaced the engine.

FYI original oil pan works just fine when mounted in the CORRECT location....yes now I'm the proud owner of a muscle car oil pan that I don't need

**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:20 AM

The engine now located in the correct position, I hope!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:24 AM

Notice the string that is strung between the two cab mounting holes. Using this string line I can closely estimate the shifter location in the cab.

**youngrodder** · 12-18-2011, 12:00 PM

Very impressive build....
Keep up the great work (and pics)

Marc

gostranger · 12-18-2011, 06:39 PM

I cant believe how clean the shop is!!!super nice build nice work i just got my ls 5.3 runnung and drove it and it was great yours should be awesome!! Thanks for all the pictures!!!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 01:53 AM

Not sure yet, I like the bench seat, but I'm also thinking about building a center console out of mesquite as well.

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Are you keeping the bench seat or switching to buckets ?

Thanks, I learned a year ago on this site pictures are worth a thousand words and that saves me a thousand misspelled words

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Very impressive build....
Keep up the great work (and pics)

Marc

Thanks, I can only imagine (for now) what it will be like to drive

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Originally Posted by gostranger

I cant believe how clean the shop is!!!super nice build nice work i just got my ls 5.3 runnung and drove it and it was great yours should be awesome!! Thanks for all the pictures!!!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 02:00 AM

Got the front of the motor installed, air conditioner compressor is tight, I will have to drill some holes in the rails to install the bottom two bolts, or remove the motor again.

I sure hope someone makes some short 90deg A/C line.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 02:04 AM

I'm very surprised at how short the throw of this transmission is, cross member is temporary.

**Captainfab** · 12-19-2011, 02:27 AM

Yeah, the A/C mounting seems to be about the biggest issue with the LSx swaps. I haven't kept up on what guys are doing about it, since I am still working with Gen I engines. If you haven't been there yet, you might check out possible solutions in the LSx Swap section......

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ysprune=&f=206

E911manager · 12-19-2011, 11:28 AM

Wow.. That is so nice. You are gonna have a truck that is by far better then a new one you can buy at any dealership.. I know the planning that goes into this is extreme. Do you sleep at night?

Clownpuncher · 12-19-2011, 01:47 PM

Man Im glad you posted pictures of the Vette accessory belt system. I new it would clear..haha The truck setup that most people run is uber ugly. After owning a Nova with an LS2 and Vette accessories it looked like it would clear on these trucks. You just proved it..

Thanks again!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 12:53 AM

Sleep like a baby "when thing go perfect"

no so much when they don't.

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Originally Posted by E911manager

Wow.. That is so nice. You are gonna have a truck that is by far better then a new one you can buy at any dealership.. I know the planning that goes into this is extreme. Do you sleep at night?

Glad the pics help, I'm glad to do it. I was nervous until the A/C unit was finally in.

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Originally Posted by Clownpuncher

Man Im glad you posted pictures of the Vette accessory belt system. I new it would clear..haha The truck setup that most people run is uber ugly. After owning a Nova with an LS2 and Vette accessories it looked like it would clear on these trucks. You just proved it..

Thanks again!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 01:10 AM

Well the front rail has two new holes. Lower left hole is half way on the cross member bolt. To get the lower left bolt in it has to go in first and I had to shorten the treads by about 1/2".

Upper left bolt was replaced with a standard bolt, it's all tight now!

Starter is in.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 01:17 AM

Rear disc brakes are in "finally"

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 01:24 AM

Two more

12-16-2011, 11:48 AM	#1
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Wow... <edit> i would like to do this swap in the future, I want to see where your shifter winds up. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-17-2011, 02:57 AM	#2
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the motor mounted, front disc brakes, tested the air ride, was a good night __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-17-2011, 03:08 AM	#4
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride And one from the front. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-17-2011, 02:59 AM	#5
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride SIIIIIICK!!!!! __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

12-17-2011, 10:00 AM	#6
fattyarbuckle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo. Posts: 282	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride This project is what separates the men from boys! Looks like artwork so far!

12-17-2011, 12:12 PM	#7
kpc01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX (Oak Point) Posts: 148	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Posted via Mobile Device Looking great. Cant wait to hear that engine! Last edited by kpc01; 12-17-2011 at 12:40 PM.

12-17-2011, 12:35 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,934	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Someone's gettin' an x-mas card from their CC company!! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-18-2011, 12:56 AM	#9
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,876	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Dear Santa... Just wow, this is an awesome, awesome build. Very well thought out and very quick progress as a bonus! You will have one extremely nice driving truck when it's finished! I haven't seen an official paint scheme yet, so I'll cast my vote for the original yellow/white colors. There's not many trucks around with that color combo so it would be different and stand out, while retaining a bit if the classic/original look. Cant wait to see it finished! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-18-2011, 02:18 AM	#11
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Had to back track some today. One of the front wheels center bore was completely wrong would not even slide onto hub???? Ordered a replacement so won't be back on the ground for another week. I mounted the engine last night, the original motor mounts were located in the back two holes, the cpp mounts fit perfect in the front two holes and the hole in the cross member, the instructions said nothing about which holes to use, so I used the front two "WRONG". Took the enging back out had to drill a hole in the cross member for the lower bolt then replaced the engine. FYI original oil pan works just fine when mounted in the CORRECT location....yes now I'm the proud owner of a muscle car oil pan that I don't need __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-18-2011, 02:20 AM	#12
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride The engine now located in the correct position, I hope! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-18-2011, 02:24 AM	#13
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Notice the string that is strung between the two cab mounting holes. Using this string line I can closely estimate the shifter location in the cab. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-18-2011, 12:00 PM	#14
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Very impressive build.... Keep up the great work (and pics) Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-18-2011, 06:39 PM	#15
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I cant believe how clean the shop is!!!super nice build nice work i just got my ls 5.3 runnung and drove it and it was great yours should be awesome!! Thanks for all the pictures!!! Posted via Mobile Device

12-19-2011, 02:00 AM	#17
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the front of the motor installed, air conditioner compressor is tight, I will have to drill some holes in the rails to install the bottom two bolts, or remove the motor again. I sure hope someone makes some short 90deg A/C line. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763 Last edited by 66ChevyMax; 12-19-2011 at 02:33 AM.

12-19-2011, 02:04 AM	#18
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I'm very surprised at how short the throw of this transmission is, cross member is temporary. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763



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12-19-2011, 02:27 AM	#19
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Yeah, the A/C mounting seems to be about the biggest issue with the LSx swaps. I haven't kept up on what guys are doing about it, since I am still working with Gen I engines. If you haven't been there yet, you might check out possible solutions in the LSx Swap section...... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ysprune=&f=206 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-19-2011, 11:28 AM	#20
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Wow.. That is so nice. You are gonna have a truck that is by far better then a new one you can buy at any dealership.. I know the planning that goes into this is extreme. Do you sleep at night? __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-19-2011, 01:47 PM	#21
Clownpuncher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: EL Mirage , Az Posts: 55	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Man Im glad you posted pictures of the Vette accessory belt system. I new it would clear..haha The truck setup that most people run is uber ugly. After owning a Nova with an LS2 and Vette accessories it looked like it would clear on these trucks. You just proved it.. Thanks again!

12-21-2011, 01:10 AM	#23
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Well the front rail has two new holes. Lower left hole is half way on the cross member bolt. To get the lower left bolt in it has to go in first and I had to shorten the treads by about 1/2". Upper left bolt was replaced with a standard bolt, it's all tight now! Starter is in. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-21-2011, 01:17 AM	#24
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Rear disc brakes are in "finally" __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-21-2011, 01:24 AM	#25
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Two more __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

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