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68 short step · 04-09-2006, 11:04 PM

ok im gonna make this my thread with the build up from here on out...
little progress this weekend...
painted new front suspension, installed brakes, and installed engine/trans.
i had lots of help from both my wife and daughter too

68 short step · 04-09-2006, 11:06 PM

and more

muddyole 69 · 04-09-2006, 11:07 PM

looking good so far

keep the progress pics comin later Mike

68 short step · 04-09-2006, 11:10 PM

SCOTI · 04-09-2006, 11:48 PM

That's pretty cool that the Mrs. got out there to lend her support. She gets 2 thumbs up from me!

jay-dawg · 04-10-2006, 02:31 AM

that's because the engine is clean! lol. j/k

jay

68 short step · 04-10-2006, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jay-dawg

that's because the engine is clean! lol. j/k

jay

yea your probley right

**Yukon Jack** · 04-10-2006, 10:22 AM

That looks like a great project. Ought to be sweet when you get it finished.

Custom 68 · 04-10-2006, 12:34 PM

lookin good man, I have a gen 3 5.3 in mine it is great.
where and what are the a-arms you have installed, they look great.
what suspension settings are you going to set them up to?
caster, camber and toe...

68 short step · 04-10-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

lookin good man, I have a gen 3 5.3 in mine it is great.
where and what are the a-arms you have installed, they look great.
what suspension settings are you going to set them up to?
caster, camber and toe...

what kinda gas mileage are ya getting?
DJM tubular control arms.
not quite sure what all my setting are gonna be yet, but ill let ya know when i know.

kingsolver72 · 04-10-2006, 12:58 PM

Looks good.Cool aint it.

lvscott · 04-10-2006, 01:27 PM

lookin good.
where did you get those motor mounts?

Custom 68 · 04-10-2006, 03:10 PM

well it looks great, my mileage is around 16 or so with some town driving. I hoped to get better but should on a highway trip. It is hard not to press down on that go pedal.
I have a road trip planned this month and hope to get around 20 MPG, I will report back.
Dave

68 short step · 04-10-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lvscott

lookin good.
where did you get those motor mounts?

from performanceonline.com
tubular mounts with adapter plates from ebay

meathead95 · 04-10-2006, 04:04 PM

your wife have a sister? the only time i get mine to help is when she wants something.

Deuce · 04-10-2006, 04:10 PM

What headers are you running?? Looks awsome. I have a old skool 383 TPI in my 67. I'd like to try something newer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-10-2006, 05:30 PM

68 short step · 04-10-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

What headers are you running?? Looks awsome. I have a old skool 383 TPI in my 67. I'd like to try something newer.

pacesetters LT for ls1 camaro/ firebird. ill post more on how to get them to fit as i have only the pass side mocked up.
but it looks to be the best choice for any stock application ls1

68 short step · 05-28-2006, 01:55 AM

got a little more progress. had the drive shaft made.
its 3" diameter and .083 wall thickness.
here are some pics of the truck getting loaded and my new before and after drive shaft paint job.

SCOTI · 05-28-2006, 02:01 AM

I want to see this one.

mike nutt · 05-28-2006, 07:25 AM

the truck is looking great. keep up the good work. awesome!!!!

Sgt.Booya · 05-28-2006, 09:28 AM

Nice job man. Looks great! The thing I like the most is it looks like a family project. The picture of your daughter handing you the bolt is cute.

TugOwar · 05-28-2006, 09:57 AM

That motor/trans looks so cool sitting on that frame. Great build up man. Keep it up!

shifty · 05-28-2006, 12:29 PM

nice! can you tell me a little more about your fuel line setup? i STILL haven't got mine done, but i have the [aluminum] line out in the garage. curious to hear about fittings, what you used for clamps, etc.

68 short step · 05-28-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

nice! can you tell me a little more about your fuel line setup? i STILL haven't got mine done, but i have the [aluminum] line out in the garage. curious to hear about fittings, what you used for clamps, etc.

i used braided steel line (-6) for both the feed and return. the connections are a assortment of streight,90's,and unions. for the " dummy proof factor" normal red and blue AN fittings are for the feed, and black are for the return. attaching the fuel rail i used summit fuel rail fittings for gm ls1. i made a connection at the fuel tank so i can remove it if i need to. you can do something similier with tube to an fittings (last pic) o yea the filter is earls -6 on both ends.... as for the clamps they are padded rubber line clamps.

04-09-2006, 11:04 PM	#1
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) ok im gonna make this my thread with the build up from here on out... little progress this weekend... painted new front suspension, installed brakes, and installed engine/trans. i had lots of help from both my wife and daughter too Last edited by 68 short step; 03-29-2008 at 03:49 AM.

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muddyole 69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 1,121	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) looking good so far keep the progress pics comin later Mike __________________ hav'n fun be'n me

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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,916	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) That's pretty cool that the Mrs. got out there to lend her support. She gets 2 thumbs up from me! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) lookin good man, I have a gen 3 5.3 in mine it is great. where and what are the a-arms you have installed, they look great. what suspension settings are you going to set them up to? caster, camber and toe... __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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04-10-2006, 03:10 PM	#13
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) well it looks great, my mileage is around 16 or so with some town driving. I hoped to get better but should on a highway trip. It is hard not to press down on that go pedal. I have a road trip planned this month and hope to get around 20 MPG, I will report back. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) What headers are you running?? Looks awsome. I have a old skool 383 TPI in my 67. I'd like to try something newer. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

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05-28-2006, 01:55 AM	#19
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) got a little more progress. had the drive shaft made. its 3" diameter and .083 wall thickness. here are some pics of the truck getting loaded and my new before and after drive shaft paint job. Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 04:11 PM.



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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,916	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) I want to see this one. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) the truck is looking great. keep up the good work. awesome!!!!

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Sgt.Booya Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 75	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Nice job man. Looks great! The thing I like the most is it looks like a family project. The picture of your daughter handing you the bolt is cute. __________________ If you keep and open mind you never know what might drop in. 1970 Chev C10 SWB, "250 turbo thrift"

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