New to forum... 68 stepside ls turbo project

[68GMC5.3]

Hey guys im new to the forum...

I just bought a 68 stepside from a friend who no longer has time for it. He had a SBC 383 stroker motor built and set into the pickup, rear end swapped to a leaf spring setup, frame all painted, and body/interior stripped down.

I have alot of extra body panels and interior parts... basically everything i need except the drivetrain.

I plan on doing a 5.3 FM Turbo setup and stalled 4l80e for the drivetrain. But there is alot of body work and paint to be done first.

It should be a really fun setup when done!

It seems to be a pretty simple straight foreward swap... although every project has its suprises! lol

Here are pictures as it sits (dont have pictures of all the parts, there are alot of them!):










Advice, tips, tricks, suggestions ar welcome! This is not my first ls swap, but it is my first swap into a 67-72.

[VA72C10]

Looking forward to this one!!!!

My advice would be to read up on the LS swap forum here for specific mounts/headers for these trucks.

[68GMC5.3]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking forward to this one!!!!

My advice would be to read up on the LS swap forum here for specific mounts/headers for these trucks.

I will be doing lots of research for sure... have been reading alot of good info here.

My project will be a SLOW project guys, I work more hours a day then i have off during spring/summer/fall (12-16hrs/day 6-7days/week).

I will update as things come along, will be quite slow moving till winter rolls around. Saving $$$ and keeping an eye out for a 99+ donor pickup for now.

[68GMC5.3]

Got the pickup and parts home.... the box i have is a late 70's box and im not so sure i like it

I am on the search for a 67-72 Stepside Box... or i might end up buying some 67-72 wheel wells since one wheel well will need replaced anyway...

Hoping to start body work as i have time...