Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Sorry, I should have said I swapped the same engine. Mine has the 4L60E auto tranny.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I done a ls1 and 6-speed swap in my wifes 67 camaro, bought 90% of everything I needed from street & performance in Mena,arkansas.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

making a little progress.. The cab is welded and primed. Now its time to mock up the engine/trans mount and tear the frame down for powder coating.

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...nv/body008.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...tnv/trk003.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...nv/body005.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...stnv/72005.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...stnv/72001.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...stnv/72002.jpg

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice :metal:
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Isnt it against the law to have a garage that clean and organized? What a nice place to work in... Great work keep the pics coming!!!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

great build so far, keep us updated very often!!

Where is the computer going? are you modifying the stock harness, or custom?
Whats your plans for a drop? static or bag?

sorry for all the questions im doin a 70 lsx/60e swap very soon

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice progress, that truck should be fun to drive with a 6-spd :metal:

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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

At last I get to see one of these trucks that doesn't start out looking like Swiss Cheese, & that doesn't have to occupy the first 10-plus pages of the build thread just "patching" all the holes everywhere.

WOW ! what a super-clean starting point for a project.

Looking forward to following this one.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Really nice clean cab. I wish mine would started off that way. I am jealous.
:waah:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looks great. It is amazing for me to see one with
such a little bit of rust.
EdB

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Great start! keep us posted.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Sweet, a six speed! I'll bet that's gonna be one fun ride when it's done. :metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I like it so far, what color are you going to paint it?

Adam

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks for the compliments!! I am setting the cab on the frame this week so I can position the computer inside the cab - hopefully with no mods to the harness.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looks good so far. I am doing the same build right now, but I am a little ahead of you. Check out my build thread. I tried to be specific about the parts that I used hoping that I could help out the next guy. Good luck.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Good project!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Love the look of the smooth cab. I wish the cab I had in my garage looked that good!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Boy! all this looks familiar. (from my build) keep up the good work, looks great.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Did you fabricate the gas tank filler piece or does somebody sell a formed filer panel for this spot? I have never seen one for sale.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...nv/body003.jpg

http://www.infantimachine.com/products.htm

I found them on the web. The filler neck fit great. you end up using very little filler. I purched all of plates for around $80 with shipping. Saved me time.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Ck out ebay, there is a reputable seller on there that sells variuos types of fill plates for our trucks. Can't remember the name, sorry.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Great link. That will save me a bunch of time. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

cool!! :metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

cool!