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68GMCCustom · 10-29-2011, 10:36 AM

is that a Painless Circuit Boss Mike? If so....be careful with that rubber top/seal. Nothing but resistance/friction to hold them in place and somehow mine fell off during a test run. Luckily they sell replacements, I think at $7 ea.
Otherwise I think they are a great alternative to a new complete harness....have all my new power circuits on one too!

mcbassin · 10-29-2011, 01:15 PM

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Nice progress. I made my own stand alone harness on an LT1 swap I did to my old 67 Chevelle. That was an experience and a half but it worked in the end and saved me a pretty good amount of money. I think it was worth the effort and I understood the systems better afterward too.

Thanks, It is definetly a huge learning experience. Wiring is my single weakest point when doing a restoration.

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

is that a Painless Circuit Boss Mike? If so....be careful with that rubber top/seal. Nothing but resistance/friction to hold them in place and somehow mine fell off during a test run. Luckily they sell replacements, I think at $7 ea.
Otherwise I think they are a great alternative to a new complete harness....have all my new power circuits on one too!

Kurt,
Actually, I used the list of parts and suppliers HERE. I added 4 more circuits recommended by USMCchevy.

gringoloco · 10-29-2011, 04:05 PM

Care to expand upon your fuse block wiring method?
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mcbassin · 10-29-2011, 04:37 PM

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Care to expand upon your fuse block wiring method?
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Sure, No problem. I used THIS from lt1swap.com and combined the diagram from Ben HERE

The lt1swap.com uses 3 fuses for all the circuits. I think Ben (usmcchevy) design his diagram after the oem fuse setup. All I did was copy what these guys did.

usmcchevy · 10-29-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sure, No problem. I used THIS from lt1swap.com and combined the diagram from Ben HERE

The lt1swap.com uses 3 fuses for all the circuits. I think Ben (usmcchevy) design his diagram after the oem fuse setup. All I did was copy what these guys did.

I really need to type that diagram out

Nice work BTW!

68GMCCustom · 10-29-2011, 10:19 PM

looks like I could have gone with a cheaper solution!

gringoloco · 10-29-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sure, No problem. I used THIS from lt1swap.com and combined the diagram from Ben HERE

The lt1swap.com uses 3 fuses for all the circuits. I think Ben (usmcchevy) design his diagram after the oem fuse setup. All I did was copy what these guys did.

Sweet. Good plan- fused like stock. That's one of the downsides to the lt1 swap guide. This way is much better for troubleshooting should the need arise...

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I really need to type that diagram out

Nice work BTW!

Haha- yeah, but it gets the point across as is...
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mcbassin · 10-30-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I really need to type that diagram out

Nice work BTW!

Thanks again! and BTW, That diagram is way more readable for me than the factory diagrams.

**screaminchevypickup** · 10-30-2011, 12:22 PM

Looks good mike!! Keep up the good work..
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mcbassin · 11-06-2011, 09:59 PM

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Looks good mike!! Keep up the good work..

Thanks Kyle.

mcbassin · 11-06-2011, 10:07 PM

Small update. I made a few parts to help mount my fuel supply line. I'm hoping there won't be any issues with this route I took. If there is well.....just have to change it I guess

Then I cut up the two piece driveshaft so I could get a one piece made. Got it made last week, it fits perfect. (thanks Scott62!)

Spacer and angle mount for the fuel line:

Cut up my two piece driveshaft:

Using it to measure the new length:

mcbassin · 11-06-2011, 10:19 PM

Then used a heavy duty drill and a 4" dia. hole saw to cut holes for the exhaust to pass through. I used Ben's(usmcchevy) method to keep the saw from walking off. It still takes some holding on to it tight.
Got my new mufflers in and should have my pipes in tomorrow. I will be building the exhaust next week. My plan is to get this thing to the point of running before I get to the new cab......more on that in the near future.

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-06-2011, 10:24 PM

looks good!!!!

RocketKing · 11-06-2011, 11:16 PM

Excellent work Mike!

mcbassin · 11-06-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

looks good!!!!

Thanks for the props and checking in on the build

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Excellent work Mike!

Thanks Rex. I'm only about a year behind you at the pace I'm going.

scotts62 · 11-07-2011, 12:24 AM

Very cool! Looking good!

gringoloco · 11-07-2011, 08:58 AM

Good progress and attention to detail

Any concerns with the fuel line running close to the exhaust? Vapor lock sucks...
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mcbassin · 11-07-2011, 09:41 AM

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Very cool! Looking good!

Thanks Scott!

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Good progress and attention to detail

Any concerns with the fuel line running close to the exhaust? Vapor lock sucks...

Thanks. Yes I have concerns about it but I have it as far away as I can get it without going a different route. My other plan is to add a heat shield or wrap the line with some heat tape. I really don't think it will be an issue but we'll see.

JohnC · 11-07-2011, 10:40 AM

Looking good Mike!

Zoomin · 11-07-2011, 12:34 PM

Lots of great ideas there, Mike. It's really cool to see how you fab that stuff up.
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mcbassin · 11-07-2011, 01:11 PM

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Looking good Mike!

Thanks John!

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Lots of great ideas there, Mike. It's really cool to see how you fab that stuff up.

Thanks Steve. I'm as cheap as they come bro. Some of it is to save a few bucks.....Some of it is just to see if I can ya know

mcbassin · 11-07-2011, 02:15 PM

I went in search of some LS1 manifold connector flange and drop down collectors at local salvages and online with no luck. So I stopped by a local scrap metal yard and picked up some 3/8 steel plates for $11- 2 plates.
Then made a quick model of the flanges. After that ran them on the CNC mill.

More fabrication:
3/8 plate setup on the manual to drill the holes

Holes drilled

Solid model:

Set up on the CNC mill:

Finished product:

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-07-2011, 02:40 PM

Your the man mike!!! Your good with those machines!!!
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gringoloco · 11-07-2011, 03:45 PM

I need a job in a machine shop- or at least a good friend with one... Those are nice

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**68 Four on the Floor** · 11-07-2011, 08:52 PM

You need to stop making these sweet custom parts and showing off or need to start selling them lol. Looking good Mike! My package arrived today. Looks sweet thanks alot!

10-29-2011, 10:36 AM	#526
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 1969 Short Wide is that a Painless Circuit Boss Mike? If so....be careful with that rubber top/seal. Nothing but resistance/friction to hold them in place and somehow mine fell off during a test run. Luckily they sell replacements, I think at $7 ea. Otherwise I think they are a great alternative to a new complete harness....have all my new power circuits on one too! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-29-2011, 04:05 PM	#528
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 1969 Short Wide Care to expand upon your fuse block wiring method? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-29-2011, 10:19 PM	#531
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 1969 Short Wide looks like I could have gone with a cheaper solution! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-30-2011, 12:22 PM	#534
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks good mike!! Keep up the good work.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-06-2011, 10:07 PM	#536
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Small update. I made a few parts to help mount my fuel supply line. I'm hoping there won't be any issues with this route I took. If there is well.....just have to change it I guess Then I cut up the two piece driveshaft so I could get a one piece made. Got it made last week, it fits perfect. (thanks Scott62!) Spacer and angle mount for the fuel line: Cut up my two piece driveshaft: Using it to measure the new length: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-06-2011, 10:19 PM	#537
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Then used a heavy duty drill and a 4" dia. hole saw to cut holes for the exhaust to pass through. I used Ben's(usmcchevy) method to keep the saw from walking off. It still takes some holding on to it tight. Got my new mufflers in and should have my pipes in tomorrow. I will be building the exhaust next week. My plan is to get this thing to the point of running before I get to the new cab......more on that in the near future. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 11-06-2011 at 10:35 PM.

11-06-2011, 10:24 PM	#538
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide looks good!!!! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-06-2011, 11:16 PM	#539
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: 1969 Short Wide Excellent work Mike! __________________ Rex

11-07-2011, 12:24 AM	#541
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very cool! Looking good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-07-2011, 08:58 AM	#542
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 1969 Short Wide Good progress and attention to detail Any concerns with the fuel line running close to the exhaust? Vapor lock sucks... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-07-2011, 10:40 AM	#544
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking good Mike!

11-07-2011, 12:34 PM	#545
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1969 Short Wide Lots of great ideas there, Mike. It's really cool to see how you fab that stuff up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-07-2011, 02:15 PM	#547
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide I went in search of some LS1 manifold connector flange and drop down collectors at local salvages and online with no luck. So I stopped by a local scrap metal yard and picked up some 3/8 steel plates for $11- 2 plates. Then made a quick model of the flanges. After that ran them on the CNC mill. More fabrication: 3/8 plate setup on the manual to drill the holes Holes drilled Solid model: Set up on the CNC mill: Finished product: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-07-2011, 02:40 PM	#548
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Your the man mike!!! Your good with those machines!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-07-2011, 03:45 PM	#549
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 1969 Short Wide I need a job in a machine shop- or at least a good friend with one... Those are nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy



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11-07-2011, 08:52 PM	#550
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide You need to stop making these sweet custom parts and showing off or need to start selling them lol. Looking good Mike! My package arrived today. Looks sweet thanks alot!

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