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Ta2Don · 01-13-2014, 09:50 AM

Sweet!!!

aggie91 · 01-13-2014, 01:31 PM

Nice progress!

BTW, I sent you a PM.

twangismythang · 01-15-2014, 11:44 PM

subscribed!

66LSx · 01-15-2014, 11:58 PM

Well....

progress ?

(NOTE: I did an entire write-up on mating a 4L60e to 5.3L.. figure I'm due to give back vs. just asking questions..... it can be found here: How to mate a GM Auto Transmission to Engine

By myself... cherry picker with load leveler for nose height and roll/yaw... and floor jack with a mount hole to the tail shaft for pitch...

Notch1988 · 01-18-2014, 10:24 AM

Looking like some good progress. I'll be watching this one.

m1972m · 01-18-2014, 10:44 AM

I'm glad I found this prodject. Recently cosidering pulling 06 vortec max 6.0 and trans for install in a 72. Have both trucks so have all the parts. Not sure which way to go, engine and trans swap, or 06 chassis under 72 body? Any opinions?

jmack91z28 · 01-20-2014, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMurphy

and

to the site !!
Looks like a fine project you have there.
Your glovebox trim, and your guage cluster panel, are those really wood, or it is decal on there?
It would be smoking cool if it were really wood.... Hmmm now there is an idea....

I was thinking the exact same thing. That really doesn't look too bad.. Nothing beats the stock gauge look in my opinion though.

66LSx · 01-28-2014, 12:45 AM

Ooooo progress!!!

CPP sheetmetal motor perches
Dirty Dingo Sliders
CPP transmission crossmember
Energy Poly motor and transmission mounts.

aggie91 · 01-28-2014, 12:54 PM

I like those new style frame mounts from CPP. Can't find them online though. Do you have a part number for them?

66LSx · 01-28-2014, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I like those new style frame mounts from CPP. Can't find them online though. Do you have a part number for them?

6372SM-P

you can't find them on the CPP website.... only on ebay.

the only thing i ordered from them... and it was on Ebay. the CPP crossmember I bought from summit (and paid I think 3 or 4 bucks more to do so.. but didn't have to deal with the headache that comes dealing directly with CPP.) The Dirty Dingo mounts I thought were better in construction than the CPP sliders by looking at them I at least though. (# of slider bolts). Was very happy with the fitment and construction of the dingo sliders.

The poly engine mounts were 'interesting' to wrestle with. but no avail..its in.. and energy suspension makes good stuff....

t4keumbw · 02-02-2014, 10:28 PM

Im about to start on my project in which I am installing an ls into a 66 Swb fleetside. What type fuel pump are you using?

66LSx · 02-02-2014, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t4keumbw

Im about to start on my project in which I am installing an ls into a 66 Swb fleetside. What type fuel pump are you using?

Will be using a Aeromotive Stealth 340 in-tank pump into a corvette regulator/filter combo...
The pump comes with the Boyd Welding Tank...

siggyfreud · 02-02-2014, 11:09 PM

Looks great. I'm about the order the same tank tomorrow. Let me know how it mounts up.

66LSx · 02-02-2014, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Looks great. I'm about the order the same tank tomorrow. Let me know how it mounts up.

I too am calling Travis tomorrow....

haven't ordered it yet.... but I guess.... my tank will say hello to your tank sometime this upcoming week before parting ways.

66LSx · 02-05-2014, 11:55 PM

Got some goodies in and some tasks crossed off....

Enjoy!

Doug Thorley 324-y headers for a 67-72 LS swap
I went with these due to the exit angle vs. the 322-y (1-7/8 primaries) or the 323-y (67-72 1-7/8 primaries) which both sets exit at a down toward the ground angle almost like a shorty.... the 324-y's (1-5/8" primaries only) exit straight out the back.. above the rear of the frame rail.. and will be able to go straight out and over my trans x-member and right thru my trailing arm member (after I hole saw/reinforce it)

TACKED TEST FIT

OEM 66' PEDAL LINKAGE

66LSx · 02-07-2014, 01:18 AM

Drive shaft hooked up to the 4L60e/5.3L w/ new U joints and slip yoke...

bj383ss · 02-07-2014, 07:30 AM

So you are doing a drive by wire? Very cool.

Bret

66LSx · 02-07-2014, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bj383ss

So you are doing a drive by wire? Very cool.

Bret

Yup....the 1966 should perform exaclty as my 2012 5.3L in regard to capabilities of daily driver reliability status when its all said and done.
EFI, Overdrive 4L60e, DBW, good MPG (pending how heavy my right shoe is that day).... will also have 2005 front 40/40/20 front bench/center console jump.

(Still will have steering/brakes suspension for next year to upgrade)

66LSx · 02-08-2014, 06:54 PM

Made a dash.... and found a serp belt that works without powersteering for the Vortec...

Paper Tracer

16ga. steel

dwcardfan · 02-08-2014, 07:11 PM

Nice dash. How did you cut the holes?

66LSx · 02-08-2014, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Nice dash. How did you cut the holes?

Press @ work.... designed in CAD first to ensure the bezels didn't run into each other.

66LSx · 02-10-2014, 09:47 PM

Got a hard rod-link shifter in on the old 3-on-the-tree to now 4L60e transmission.

Shifts P-R-N-OD-D-2-1 great!

Also got the ECM mock mounted too....

Enjoy!

66LSx · 02-16-2014, 04:41 PM

More 2004 silverado parts in a 1966.....

Enjoy!

Craigslist score

The old 70's blazer buckets...now gone

The 'new' mocked in.... they look and feel/fit great!

manual slides.... this is slid all the way forward and tilted forward to gain cargo access...

**dean jendro** · 02-17-2014, 10:40 AM

Nice! How much did they set you back? How are you going to mount up the center console with those odd angled brackets?

66LSx · 02-17-2014, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean jendro

Nice! How much did they set you back? How are you going to mount up the center console with those odd angled brackets?

Haven't mounted them in yet but...

got them for under $200 but I had some fuel in it to go grab them... probably $250 all said and done.

01-13-2014, 09:50 AM	#26
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Sweet!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

01-13-2014, 01:31 PM	#27
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Nice progress! BTW, I sent you a PM. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-15-2014, 11:44 PM	#28
twangismythang Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Memphis, Tn. Posts: 219	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx subscribed! __________________ Victory will only be achieved through superior firepower and trusting in the Lord. SOLD 68 C-10. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560975 SOLD 2000 Silverado...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6492671 87 V-10 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643898

01-15-2014, 11:58 PM	#29
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Well.... progress ? (NOTE: I did an entire write-up on mating a 4L60e to 5.3L.. figure I'm due to give back vs. just asking questions..... it can be found here: How to mate a GM Auto Transmission to Engine By myself... cherry picker with load leveler for nose height and roll/yaw... and floor jack with a mount hole to the tail shaft for pitch... __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

01-18-2014, 10:24 AM	#30
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Looking like some good progress. I'll be watching this one. __________________ 66 GMC swb dropmember accuair Link to my build: My GMC Project

01-18-2014, 10:44 AM	#31
m1972m Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 20	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx I'm glad I found this prodject. Recently cosidering pulling 06 vortec max 6.0 and trans for install in a 72. Have both trucks so have all the parts. Not sure which way to go, engine and trans swap, or 06 chassis under 72 body? Any opinions?

01-28-2014, 12:45 AM	#33
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Ooooo progress!!! CPP sheetmetal motor perches Dirty Dingo Sliders CPP transmission crossmember Energy Poly motor and transmission mounts. __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

01-28-2014, 12:54 PM	#34
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx I like those new style frame mounts from CPP. Can't find them online though. Do you have a part number for them? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-02-2014, 10:28 PM	#36
t4keumbw Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clanton, Al Posts: 7	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Im about to start on my project in which I am installing an ls into a 66 Swb fleetside. What type fuel pump are you using?

02-02-2014, 11:09 PM	#38
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Looks great. I'm about the order the same tank tomorrow. Let me know how it mounts up.

02-05-2014, 11:55 PM	#40
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Got some goodies in and some tasks crossed off.... Enjoy! Doug Thorley 324-y headers for a 67-72 LS swap I went with these due to the exit angle vs. the 322-y (1-7/8 primaries) or the 323-y (67-72 1-7/8 primaries) which both sets exit at a down toward the ground angle almost like a shorty.... the 324-y's (1-5/8" primaries only) exit straight out the back.. above the rear of the frame rail.. and will be able to go straight out and over my trans x-member and right thru my trailing arm member (after I hole saw/reinforce it) TACKED TEST FIT OEM 66' PEDAL LINKAGE __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

02-07-2014, 01:18 AM	#41
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Drive shaft hooked up to the 4L60e/5.3L w/ new U joints and slip yoke... __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

02-07-2014, 07:30 AM	#42
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx So you are doing a drive by wire? Very cool. Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

02-08-2014, 06:54 PM	#44
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Made a dash.... and found a serp belt that works without powersteering for the Vortec... Paper Tracer 16ga. steel __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

02-08-2014, 07:11 PM	#45
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Nice dash. How did you cut the holes? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217



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02-10-2014, 09:47 PM	#47
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Got a hard rod-link shifter in on the old 3-on-the-tree to now 4L60e transmission. Shifts P-R-N-OD-D-2-1 great! Also got the ECM mock mounted too.... Enjoy! __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

02-16-2014, 04:41 PM	#48
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx More 2004 silverado parts in a 1966..... Enjoy! Craigslist score The old 70's blazer buckets...now gone The 'new' mocked in.... they look and feel/fit great! manual slides.... this is slid all the way forward and tilted forward to gain cargo access... __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

02-17-2014, 10:40 AM	#49
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Nice! How much did they set you back? How are you going to mount up the center console with those odd angled brackets? __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS

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