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**dean jendro** · 02-17-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 66LSx

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.

That's a great price. The only ones I've seen out here at that price are shredded or incomplete. Post up some mounting pics when you get them installed.

66LSx · 02-17-2014, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean jendro

That's a great price. The only ones I've seen out here at that price are shredded or incomplete. Post up some mounting pics when you get them installed.

Will do... i'll be fabbing up some spacers etc but... won't be too bad I think

66LSx · 02-19-2014, 12:16 AM

For reference for other LS swappers...

2-1/2" exhaust

Hedman headers offsets.... P/N# 18804

jmack91z28 · 02-19-2014, 08:50 AM

Nice work on the transmission linkage.

Johnny087 · 02-19-2014, 09:06 PM

Awesome idea on the gas pedal. I may have to redo mine.

66LSx · 02-25-2014, 10:35 PM

Spintech Pro Street 6000's (PN# 6331)

66LSx · 02-26-2014, 09:11 PM

Got my 67-72 C10 Boyd Fuel tank in today on the 66'..... looks/fit GREAT!

Enjoy (fit good.. only had to do a slight relief on the angled crossmember)

mocked in.. need to add 1 more bolt and swap out to grade 8

Ta2Don · 02-26-2014, 11:33 PM

Saskrodder · 02-27-2014, 10:15 AM

Love this build. Subscribed!

1963c-10 · 02-27-2014, 10:21 AM

Great job...those headers are top notch products. Looking good.

bj383ss · 02-27-2014, 11:27 AM

That tank is sexy. Make me second guess putting the tank back behind the seat.

Bret

Zane M · 02-27-2014, 10:26 PM

Love the build and the progress. Looking forward to future updates.

**pimpston65** · 02-27-2014, 10:48 PM

what are you doing for the heater control as a member is looking for the screw that holds it all together....ps kick a** shift rod!!!!

66LSx · 02-27-2014, 11:48 PM

More exhaust mock up...

drilled some holes thru the OEM crossmember (to eventually be replaced by a dropmember)

Enjoy!

How its going to dump... still need to connect to the Spintech mufflers though yet... and add the H-pipe beforehand.

NEWFISHER · 02-28-2014, 01:42 AM

Creative! Have you cycled the trailing arms and do you think if you go with a drop member ,it may interfere with the tubes hitting the arms?

66LSx · 02-28-2014, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Creative! Have you cycled the trailing arms and do you think if you go with a drop member ,it may interfere with the tubes hitting the arms?

I'm assuming when I go to a drop member (new crossmember) with the exhaust cutouts potentially in slightly different locations... I may have to revisit that area... and instead of using 45*'s to come out and over the trailing arms... I'll have to re-do it with 90* elbows in order to achieve maximum clearance.

Right now I cycled it as much as I could (jumping on the tailgate when its down....)

wasn't even close. (still had an 1" + which means I had another 10+ degrees of trailing arm travel.... aka 8+ inches of axle travel)

bj383ss · 02-28-2014, 07:35 AM

I thought you had cats at first but now I see they are flex parts?

Bret

66LSx · 02-28-2014, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bj383ss

I thought you had cats at first but now I see they are flex parts?

Bret

Yup... just some short braided mesh flex pipe to isolate engine movement from the rest.... especially since the truck isn't chassis stiffened.... theres so much flex potentially in these frames I decided to run them.

66LSx · 02-28-2014, 10:02 PM

Pounded it out tonight.... its done... just needs to be welded.

The H-pipe i wanted closer to the collectors... but quite frankly its only 32" away vs. the normal 12-24".... and its better than no H pipe.

Really excited how it all came out... suspension travel clearances, driveshaft clearances etc.

Enjoy!

66LSx · 03-04-2014, 12:13 PM

todays picture

siggyfreud · 03-04-2014, 10:52 PM

Looking great! What did you use to cut a hole in the crossmember? I'm thinking about doing my exhaust in a similar way to keep it tucked up. Love the idea of the flex piping. I have an X pipe, but not way to separate the exhaust after the header, so it's impossible to get it out with the bed on. Thinking of using some flex after the muffler and clamp it on one size for easier removal and the ability to flex with frame/motor shifting.

Are you going to use a floor shifter with the bench seats? See any fit issues with the cupholders?

66LSx · 03-05-2014, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Looking great! What did you use to cut a hole in the crossmember?

Are you going to use a floor shifter with the bench seats? See any fit issues with the cupholders?

Used a normal 3.50" advanced edge hole saw... punched a hole in the template board first... than clamped the board to the crossmember to locate.

If you go to page 2? you'll see I converted the three-on-the-tree column to run the automatic 4L60e...

I will have NO floorshifter whatsoever.

66LSx · 03-17-2014, 09:16 PM

Dash Concept 3D....(Solidworks)

bj383ss · 03-17-2014, 10:07 PM

I like your dash concept. Only think I would do different is put two gauges in the far right part.

Bret

66LSx · 03-17-2014, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bj383ss

I like your dash concept. Only think I would do different is put two gauges in the far right part.

Bret

From left to right:

Fuel, Bat, Tach, Speedo, Oil Press, Water Temp

Heater Panel: Toggles for Fuel Pump and Elec Fan Override as well as Econo fan control

Radio Bezel is now Fuel Pressure, Vacuum, Trans Temp

Blank Panel on far right is clock

Glove box

02-19-2014, 12:16 AM	#53
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx For reference for other LS swappers... 2-1/2" exhaust Hedman headers offsets.... P/N# 18804 __________________ 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

02-19-2014, 08:50 AM	#54
jmack91z28 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Midland NC Posts: 118	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Nice work on the transmission linkage. __________________ 1961 C60 Viking 8' Dump 261 SM420 2-Speed Rear 1966 C10 Fleetside 350 W/ Saginaw 4 speed 1985 K10 Chevy 6.2 diesel 700r4 longbed 2001 Dodge 3500 Dually 24v NV5600 4x4 USMC Reserves Jason

02-19-2014, 09:06 PM	#55
Johnny087 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Warner Robins, ga Posts: 29	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Awesome idea on the gas pedal. I may have to redo mine.

02-25-2014, 10:35 PM	#56
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Spintech Pro Street 6000's (PN# 6331) __________________ 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 Last edited by 66LSx; 02-25-2014 at 11:03 PM.

02-26-2014, 09:11 PM	#57
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Got my 67-72 C10 Boyd Fuel tank in today on the 66'..... looks/fit GREAT! Enjoy (fit good.. only had to do a slight relief on the angled crossmember) mocked in.. need to add 1 more bolt and swap out to grade 8 __________________ 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

02-26-2014, 11:33 PM	#58
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx __________________ 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

02-27-2014, 10:15 AM	#59
Saskrodder Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Shaunavon, Sask Posts: 13	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Love this build. Subscribed!

02-27-2014, 10:21 AM	#60
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Great job...those headers are top notch products. Looking good. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-27-2014, 11:27 AM	#61
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx That tank is sexy. Make me second guess putting the tank back behind the seat. Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

02-27-2014, 10:26 PM	#62
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Love the build and the progress. Looking forward to future updates.

02-27-2014, 10:48 PM	#63
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,185	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx what are you doing for the heater control as a member is looking for the screw that holds it all together....ps kick a** shift rod!!!!

02-27-2014, 11:48 PM	#64
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx More exhaust mock up... drilled some holes thru the OEM crossmember (to eventually be replaced by a dropmember) Enjoy! How its going to dump... still need to connect to the Spintech mufflers though yet... and add the H-pipe beforehand. __________________ 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 Last edited by 66LSx; 02-28-2014 at 12:17 AM.

02-28-2014, 01:42 AM	#65
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Creative! Have you cycled the trailing arms and do you think if you go with a drop member ,it may interfere with the tubes hitting the arms? __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

02-28-2014, 07:35 AM	#67
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx I thought you had cats at first but now I see they are flex parts? Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955 Last edited by bj383ss; 02-28-2014 at 07:38 AM. Reason: Answered my own question.

02-28-2014, 10:02 PM	#69
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Pounded it out tonight.... its done... just needs to be welded. The H-pipe i wanted closer to the collectors... but quite frankly its only 32" away vs. the normal 12-24".... and its better than no H pipe. Really excited how it all came out... suspension travel clearances, driveshaft clearances etc. 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



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03-04-2014, 12:13 PM	#70
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx todays picture Attached Images __________________ 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

03-04-2014, 10:52 PM	#71
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Looking great! What did you use to cut a hole in the crossmember? I'm thinking about doing my exhaust in a similar way to keep it tucked up. Love the idea of the flex piping. I have an X pipe, but not way to separate the exhaust after the header, so it's impossible to get it out with the bed on. Thinking of using some flex after the muffler and clamp it on one size for easier removal and the ability to flex with frame/motor shifting. Are you going to use a floor shifter with the bench seats? See any fit issues with the cupholders?

03-17-2014, 09:16 PM	#73
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx Dash Concept 3D....(Solidworks) __________________ 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

03-17-2014, 10:07 PM	#74
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: Project 1966 C-10 LSx I like your dash concept. Only think I would do different is put two gauges in the far right part. Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

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