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Custom 68 · 11-07-2005, 03:01 PM

enjoy, I am still working on the interior.
I am not sure how the quality will be I had to shrink them down quite a bit.

99-2door · 11-07-2005, 03:09 PM

Looking good.

What did you have to do to get the AC compressor to clear? Notch the frame?

Jim_PA · 11-07-2005, 03:09 PM

Wow, nice and clean! How's it run?

Joe67 · 11-07-2005, 03:09 PM

Very nice

Plan to use the AC?

I love the chrome front end 67/68 trucks

shifty · 11-07-2005, 03:09 PM

Glad to see you're up and running. I hadn't seen pics of it yet, much nicer than I expected.

Just a thought - you should black-in the vortec lettering on the cover to make it really pop out.

Jim_PA · 11-07-2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Just a thought - you should black-in the vortec lettering on the cover to make it really pop out.

I would red-in the vortec letters to match the bowtie

**Yukon Jack** · 11-07-2005, 03:28 PM

Looks like a great fit. Enjoy it!

Jason915 · 11-07-2005, 03:32 PM

Nice Job, how does it run? What tranny did you use and what rear end ratio? Have you got an idea what your MPG is yet?

Custom 68 · 11-07-2005, 03:36 PM

Yes I plan on the AC, the compressor fit with no notching of the frame however I have have to grind it some to get the hoses on the factory ones will not fit and I am not sure if some custom ones will or not but it will be working before next summer. The engine is set way back so that helped on the AC clearance as well as the vette manifolds.
It runs very strong it is still stock I want to do a cam change but will wait for a while.

I just painted the engine cover and yes it will get a lettering change Red would look good I was originally thinking Black but I may rethink now. I would like to find a different one but this works just fine.
Thanks all for the compliments it has taken a long time to get this far.
Dave

Custom 68 · 11-07-2005, 03:37 PM

I used the 4l60e tranny with 3.73:1 gears I hope to get 20 or so MPG but I have only put around 600 miles or so and havent had a real need to check...but I will
Dave

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-07-2005, 04:40 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

Bowtiefreak · 11-07-2005, 05:35 PM

That looks really good Dave. Turned out nice.

Deuce · 11-07-2005, 05:52 PM

Verrrry nice truck!!!!!!!!!! I love to see fuel injection in our old trucks. Sweet!!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-07-2005, 06:47 PM

That motor sure looks familiar..... My 00 Z71 gets right at 15 city and 18 highway. If my big heavy x-cab 4x4 can get that, you should be able to get a little better if you can keep your foot out of the gas.

I love bright yellow trucks (and 69 camaros) with lots of chrome for some crazy reason. It just screams "LOOK AT ME!"

blazerboy72 · 11-07-2005, 07:42 PM

That looks great. I cant wait to get one in my blazer.

SmittySmith · 11-07-2005, 07:56 PM

Extremely Well Done!!!!!!!!! Bravo!

97silv5.7 · 11-07-2005, 08:03 PM

looks really good, hard work definately pays off

68 short step · 11-07-2005, 08:10 PM

thats cool. im doin the same thing. heres a idea for the engine cover, my bro does these so let me know so he'll make ya a deal. any more pics or tips on the swap would be appreciated.

or

cypress TX 72 · 11-07-2005, 08:19 PM

Dave,
That is a very, very, good job. Its hard to appreciate all the work and customization that goes into a project like that. Hats off, Even if it doesn't get 20MPG, you'll still get a very smooth and strong ride. Not to mention the relaibilty of the Vortec.
I love it - My 72 Chevelle is Canary yellow with Black SS stripes and it turns the heads.
TS

71SWBChevy · 11-07-2005, 09:56 PM

Man looks like it is suppose to be there, kudos on a very clean install man.

68 short step · 11-07-2005, 10:20 PM

what im gonna use is a caddy 6.0 cover painted with the fire effect.

Custom 68 · 11-07-2005, 10:21 PM

Thanks all for the compliments, I am at home with a slow connection so I will need to post more from work

The color is really cool it is the millinium yellow with sunset pearl in the first clear coat. It really pops in the sun. The install did go very well it was not completly intended but my TPI 327 blew up before it hardly even ran so since the crank was bad and it was already .060 over i decided to take this route it is a very smooth and nice running new style "327"
Those covers are cool 68 short step but those are on the ls1 or ls6 style intake mine is the truck intake so it takes a diferent style but have him look at a truck or two to see what he might come up with.
Thanks again
Dave

Custom 68 · 11-07-2005, 10:58 PM

Hey 68 short step I was thinking about the same thing I think it is a 3 piece cover? that will be cool.
Dave

**Hart_Rod** · 11-07-2005, 11:14 PM

Awesome Job! What fuel tank/ fuel pump did you use? What harness did you use? Who reprogrammed your computer?

Thanks,

Rob

86swb · 11-08-2005, 12:02 AM

A job well done. Would also like to see the interior.

11-07-2005, 03:01 PM	#1
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 enjoy, I am still working on the interior. I am not sure how the quality will be I had to shrink them down quite a bit. Attached Images __________________ 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!"

11-07-2005, 03:09 PM	#2
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Looking good. What did you have to do to get the AC compressor to clear? Notch the frame? __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

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Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Wow, nice and clean! How's it run?

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shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Glad to see you're up and running. I hadn't seen pics of it yet, much nicer than I expected. Just a thought - you should black-in the vortec lettering on the cover to make it really pop out. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-07-2005, 03:28 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Looks like a great fit. Enjoy it! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-07-2005, 03:32 PM	#8
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Nice Job, how does it run? What tranny did you use and what rear end ratio? Have you got an idea what your MPG is yet? __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

11-07-2005, 03:36 PM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Yes I plan on the AC, the compressor fit with no notching of the frame however I have have to grind it some to get the hoses on the factory ones will not fit and I am not sure if some custom ones will or not but it will be working before next summer. The engine is set way back so that helped on the AC clearance as well as the vette manifolds. It runs very strong it is still stock I want to do a cam change but will wait for a while. I just painted the engine cover and yes it will get a lettering change Red would look good I was originally thinking Black but I may rethink now. I would like to find a different one but this works just fine. Thanks all for the compliments it has taken a long time to get this far. 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!"

11-07-2005, 03:37 PM	#10
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 I used the 4l60e tranny with 3.73:1 gears I hope to get 20 or so MPG but I have only put around 600 miles or so and havent had a real need to check...but I will 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!"

11-07-2005, 04:40 PM	#11
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Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 That looks really good Dave. Turned out nice. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

11-07-2005, 05:52 PM	#13
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Verrrry nice truck!!!!!!!!!! I love to see fuel injection in our old trucks. Sweet!! __________________ 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!!

11-07-2005, 06:47 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 That motor sure looks familiar..... My 00 Z71 gets right at 15 city and 18 highway. If my big heavy x-cab 4x4 can get that, you should be able to get a little better if you can keep your foot out of the gas. I love bright yellow trucks (and 69 camaros) with lots of chrome for some crazy reason. It just screams "LOOK AT ME!" __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-07-2005, 07:42 PM	#15
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 That looks great. I cant wait to get one in my blazer.

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68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 thats cool. im doin the same thing. heres a idea for the engine cover, my bro does these so let me know so he'll make ya a deal. any more pics or tips on the swap would be appreciated. or

11-07-2005, 08:19 PM	#19
cypress TX 72 Saving one 72 at a time!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 261	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Dave, That is a very, very, good job. Its hard to appreciate all the work and customization that goes into a project like that. Hats off, Even if it doesn't get 20MPG, you'll still get a very smooth and strong ride. Not to mention the relaibilty of the Vortec. I love it - My 72 Chevelle is Canary yellow with Black SS stripes and it turns the heads. TS

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11-07-2005, 10:21 PM	#22
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Thanks all for the compliments, I am at home with a slow connection so I will need to post more from work The color is really cool it is the millinium yellow with sunset pearl in the first clear coat. It really pops in the sun. The install did go very well it was not completly intended but my TPI 327 blew up before it hardly even ran so since the crank was bad and it was already .060 over i decided to take this route it is a very smooth and nice running new style "327" Those covers are cool 68 short step but those are on the ls1 or ls6 style intake mine is the truck intake so it takes a diferent style but have him look at a truck or two to see what he might come up with. Thanks again 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!"

11-07-2005, 10:58 PM	#23
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Hey 68 short step I was thinking about the same thing I think it is a 3 piece cover? that will be cool. 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!"

11-07-2005, 11:14 PM	#24
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11-08-2005, 12:02 AM	#25
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