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oldblue1968chevy · 01-03-2011, 10:11 PM

Nicee! Cant wait to see the rest! I wish I knew what I was doing like you and swapped an LS style motor instead of an ol 350

usmcchevy · 01-04-2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Nicee! Cant wait to see the rest! I wish I knew what I was doing like you and swapped an LS style motor instead of an ol 350

Thanks oldblue Nothing wrong with a 350, just use a LS for your next truck

oldblue1968chevy · 01-04-2011, 11:03 PM

haha! any progress?

usmcchevy · 01-10-2011, 10:58 PM

Not really, cleaned up the garage and bought new motor/trans mounts. If the guy that bought my old motor would come get it, I could drag the truck back in the garage and get to work......thinking about putting the motor back on CL and seeing how long it takes for him to show up!

67chevy1series · 01-10-2011, 11:12 PM

i herwe that there is nothin better than an ls but i love my 302!!!!!

oldblue1968chevy · 01-23-2011, 06:22 PM

Any updates, I've bet ya got that harness all done now right?

67chevy1series · 01-23-2011, 06:25 PM

i second old blue man maybe i need to not go on here for a couple days and well see what happens.....

oldblue1968chevy · 01-23-2011, 09:54 PM

^You, DEFINITELY! lol

usmcchevy · 01-23-2011, 10:52 PM

I need to go take some pics, but everything not needed is gutted out of the truck. Including the manual trans cross member which was a complete PIA! Should be some pretty good progress this coming week, Wife is going to visit family without me..........so truck time for me

usmcchevy · 01-27-2011, 11:27 PM

The "hole"

All I can say here is

And I work with electronics for a living!

67chevy1series · 01-27-2011, 11:33 PM

that looks like an electric monster through up and had diareha all over your floor!

usmcchevy · 01-29-2011, 03:19 PM

I'm calling the harness "done" until I get the motor in and figure out where all the control boxes and fuse/relay box will mount.

In process.

Dog telling me I did something wrong.

What was eliminated.

End result. No fuses or relays yet, those will attach to the big pink loop. The 3 loops in the upper right of the pic are the electronic throttle wiring and OBDII port wiring.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-29-2011, 10:00 PM

Gee man, hang in there it'll be worth it!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-30-2011, 01:37 AM

Great work on your harness!

usmcchevy · 01-30-2011, 10:23 PM

Thanks guys! If everything goes right the motor will be in its new home next weekend! I have the frame/cross member cleaned and painted just need to do some work to the fire wall and paint some more. I still haven't decided if I should weld the AC openings in the fire wall up or just use the block off's that will come with aftermarket AC system. Input anyone?

67chevy1series · 01-30-2011, 10:25 PM

dont weld them up.......yay engine!!!!!going in!!!

fishingjred73 · 01-30-2011, 10:55 PM

I think it looks nicer welded up.

mcbassin · 01-31-2011, 12:28 AM

Hey nice work on the harness! How did you determine which wires you won't be needing anymore? Did you buy a ls install book? thanks,

usmcchevy · 01-31-2011, 09:34 AM

Thanks everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey nice work on the harness! How did you determine which wires you won't be needing anymore? Did you buy a ls install book? thanks,

Thanks, I did buy the book "How to swap GM LS-series Engines" but I didn't reference it much at all. To me the book pushed S&P products more than it provided information. Which is a understandable because I'm sure S&P funded the book.
Pretty much all I did was get wiring diagrams for the donor van from All Data along with advice from here and remove everything from the harness that was not needed. Rear O2's, AC, ABS, EVAP and all of the interior electronics. I guess we'll see how I did on the harness in a few weeks when I try to start it

5150.4.67 · 01-31-2011, 11:46 PM

Nice going. Looking good! Subscribed........

usmcchevy · 02-05-2011, 10:57 PM

Thanks.

Frame and motor stands painted. Just need to finish welding up some holes in the firewall and the motor goes in.

Starting to clean the engine up a bit.

Wearing the shirt I bought him!

67chevy1series · 02-05-2011, 11:00 PM

nice frame nice and clean! i love that shirt!

VA72C10 · 02-05-2011, 11:01 PM

Shouldn't be long now!!! Keep at it!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-06-2011, 12:41 AM

Ha we like the shirt!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-06-2011, 01:36 PM

Man, nice work. You are making great progress on it. I agree weld up those pieces too. Man, your son is getting big! Nice shirt.

01-03-2011, 10:11 PM	#151
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nicee! Cant wait to see the rest! I wish I knew what I was doing like you and swapped an LS style motor instead of an ol 350 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-04-2011, 11:03 PM	#153
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver haha! any progress? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-10-2011, 10:58 PM	#154
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Not really, cleaned up the garage and bought new motor/trans mounts. If the guy that bought my old motor would come get it, I could drag the truck back in the garage and get to work......thinking about putting the motor back on CL and seeing how long it takes for him to show up! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-10-2011, 11:12 PM	#155
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver i herwe that there is nothin better than an ls but i love my 302!!!!!

01-23-2011, 06:22 PM	#156
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Any updates, I've bet ya got that harness all done now right? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#157
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver i second old blue man maybe i need to not go on here for a couple days and well see what happens.....

01-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#158
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver ^You, DEFINITELY! lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-23-2011, 10:52 PM	#159
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I need to go take some pics, but everything not needed is gutted out of the truck. Including the manual trans cross member which was a complete PIA! Should be some pretty good progress this coming week, Wife is going to visit family without me..........so truck time for me __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-27-2011, 11:27 PM	#160
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver The "hole" All I can say here is And I work with electronics for a living! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-27-2011, 11:33 PM	#161
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver that looks like an electric monster through up and had diareha all over your floor!

01-29-2011, 03:19 PM	#162
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I'm calling the harness "done" until I get the motor in and figure out where all the control boxes and fuse/relay box will mount. In process. Dog telling me I did something wrong. What was eliminated. End result. No fuses or relays yet, those will attach to the big pink loop. The 3 loops in the upper right of the pic are the electronic throttle wiring and OBDII port wiring. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 01-29-2011 at 03:22 PM. Reason: spell

01-29-2011, 10:00 PM	#163
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Gee man, hang in there it'll be worth it! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-30-2011, 01:37 AM	#164
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Great work on your harness! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-30-2011, 10:23 PM	#165
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks guys! If everything goes right the motor will be in its new home next weekend! I have the frame/cross member cleaned and painted just need to do some work to the fire wall and paint some more. I still haven't decided if I should weld the AC openings in the fire wall up or just use the block off's that will come with aftermarket AC system. Input anyone? __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-30-2011, 10:25 PM	#166
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver dont weld them up.......yay engine!!!!!going in!!!



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01-30-2011, 10:55 PM	#167
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 811	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver I think it looks nicer welded up. __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

01-31-2011, 12:28 AM	#168
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Hey nice work on the harness! How did you determine which wires you won't be needing anymore? Did you buy a ls install book? thanks, __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-31-2011, 11:46 PM	#170
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Nice going. Looking good! Subscribed........

02-05-2011, 10:57 PM	#171
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Thanks. Frame and motor stands painted. Just need to finish welding up some holes in the firewall and the motor goes in. Starting to clean the engine up a bit. Wearing the shirt I bought him! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 02-05-2011 at 11:01 PM.

02-05-2011, 11:00 PM	#172
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver nice frame nice and clean! i love that shirt!

02-05-2011, 11:01 PM	#173
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Shouldn't be long now!!! Keep at it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-06-2011, 12:41 AM	#174
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Ha we like the shirt!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-06-2011, 01:36 PM	#175
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver Man, nice work. You are making great progress on it. I agree weld up those pieces too. Man, your son is getting big! Nice shirt. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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