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menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 11:51 PM

its about $360. they use the donor motors harness. for what its worth... i'm going to give Nelson Performance a call. i've talked to Hannah @ wait4me once and she was supposed to get back to me on my extra connectors for the 4l80e and shipping instructions and she never did. ive tried calling at least 5 times and left 3 messages. says mailbox full or something like that. i guess i'll take my business else where...

JohnC · 03-12-2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

How much are you guys spending at Wait 4 me for the harness? Do they actually use the orignal wires or add all new ones? I would think it would cost more to run wires long enough to go inside the cab. What is the "F" body harness you are laking about? thanks

The "F-Body" is the Camaro, Firebird, and Trans-Am platform.

fpjr0 · 03-12-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

its about $360. they use the donor motors harness. for what its worth... i'm going to give Nelson Performance a call....

from what I heard, nelson perf.. are good just a little pricey, but good shop...

STOCKISH · 03-14-2010, 09:31 PM

OK, progress at last. I finally found time to get my but in the garage and get some work done. Having a friend come over to help was a big determining factor too. We took the harness apart as much as possible and removed all the wires that were just cut back and taped up. It really helped to thin out the harness. I was able to mack up and manipulate the harness enough that it runs from the firewall behind the intake and down both sides with barely being seen. I was also able to mount the ECU behind the dash on the passengers side just above the A/C box so it's totally out of the elements as well. I still need to wrap the harness with wire loom and heat shielding in some spots and then I can mount it permanantly at last. I can almost hear it running now...

VA72C10 · 03-14-2010, 09:41 PM

cool man! Looks good!

menace121978 · 03-14-2010, 10:27 PM

damn! nice job Josh!

sending p.m.

STOCKISH · 03-14-2010, 10:44 PM

Returned buddy! Thanks for the compliments.

79gmc5.3 · 03-15-2010, 11:33 AM

Looking man. How is the quality of the workmanship with Wait4Me? Would you use them again?

STOCKISH · 03-15-2010, 02:36 PM

Maybe my standards are too high, but I think it sucks and would never use them again. I opened the harness and found that they didnt remove the wires to make it stand alone but just cut them and taped them in the harness. Therefore, the harness was just as thick when I got it back as it was when I sent it. They also used hot glue to hold the bundles of wire together. Not sure why they did that? but it is stiff as a board now. I got it all mounted but am not totally happy with the look of everything so I may still just take it off and chuck it in the dumpster. We'll see.

68GMCCustom · 03-15-2010, 03:17 PM

Hot glue? Sounds like he has his wife making them. LOL!

glock35ipsc · 03-16-2010, 01:04 PM

She does.

If you are going to toss it, send it to me! Mine was exactly as I expected... a $285 rework of a factory harness to make it a stand-alone operation. Just remember, Jesse's rework is just like any other at a base price.... to remove the unneeded connectors, tie all the power and grounds together, but not to thin it out or make it a custom fit jobber.

But seriously, if you are going to get rid of it..... I will have another swap coming up.

*** Oops, forgot to add.... there is no hot glue in mine. That's kinda weird.

STOCKISH · 03-16-2010, 02:13 PM

It's currently on the engine I'm just lenghtening wires for the ECT sensor so I can make it fit like I want it to. If I had known going in it wasn't going to be thinner( he said it would) I would be OK with the whole thing. Either way, they did a good job for a good price so as long as it runs I'm OK. Maybe just a misunderstanding on my behalf? Who knows, but I was able to move things around enough and hide stuff enough to make me

so In the end everyone is happy. Glad to see you around here again Bob. Work been crazy again?

79gmc5.3 · 03-16-2010, 08:12 PM

Hey Josh I just noticed you live in Wake Forest. My son lives and works in Winston-Salem and goes to Wake Forest at night to get his MBA. But anyway I was going to use W4M to do my harness and re-flash the ecm, not really looking to clean up the engine bay just want it to look like it came with this engine. Looking good though.

STOCKISH · 03-16-2010, 08:36 PM

If you are not wanting a custom looking harness, Wait4me is the way to go. Economical and pretty fast.

SatisTraction · 03-18-2010, 11:48 AM

i just read this whole topic and wanted to say nice build!!

Jonboy · 03-18-2010, 12:02 PM

Looks like you are making great progress. How far off is it from firing up?

STOCKISH · 03-18-2010, 05:56 PM

HArd to say at this point. I work on cars for a living and it's been so busy lately I have a hard time finding time to get back to it. Hopefully before summer so I can cruise the wheels off this thing.

Driveway Dreams · 03-19-2010, 12:31 AM

Josh, been a little while since I checked in with everyone else's builds. Looking good as usual. Keep at it man, every little bit gets you closer to running.

STOCKISH · 03-20-2010, 11:44 PM

OK fellas, getting close now! I managed to find some time tonight after the little one went down and Nicole was doing report cards for her class so I fell into the garage to have some fun. I managed to get the core support, grill, lights, radiator, fan, fan shroud, battery and tray and inner fenders all re-mounted. Also ran the battery cables and a couple other things so I was at least able to hear her turn over whith a twist of the switch. Just need to wrap my harness once my wire wrap shows up and wire in a couple things and she'll be ready to go. Holy cow I cant wait now. Will still need to get the driveshaft fixed but I'll just be glad to hear it run. Heck yeah!!!

VA72C10 · 03-21-2010, 12:15 AM

Very cool! Looking forward to a video

menace121978 · 03-21-2010, 07:55 AM

wow! Nice job Josh! i bet its nice to see her all back together

79gmc5.3 · 03-21-2010, 12:05 PM

Great progress. I love the stance of this truck. I want to keep my truck stock looking until I see a truck like yours. I'm sooo confused!

Can't wait to see a first start video! Great work man

jason65 · 03-21-2010, 12:15 PM

That thing looks awsome!

STOCKISH · 03-21-2010, 09:21 PM

Thanks guys. I was hoping for some progress tonight too but I ran into a couple issues. My manifolds just arent going to work at all so it looks like I just hit an expensive hurdle. Anybody have some S&P headers for a LS that they accidentally ordered and need to sell cheap?

Was also going to try to get my power steering lines hooked up but couldnt find my 1" wrench anywhere. Well, maybe tomorrow.

bigdnew · 03-21-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

My manifolds just arent going to work at all so it looks like I just hit an expensive hurdle.

I am doing the same swap, what is wrong with your exhaust manifolds.

03-11-2010, 11:51 PM	#176
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build its about $360. they use the donor motors harness. for what its worth... i'm going to give Nelson Performance a call. i've talked to Hannah @ wait4me once and she was supposed to get back to me on my extra connectors for the 4l80e and shipping instructions and she never did. ive tried calling at least 5 times and left 3 messages. says mailbox full or something like that. i guess i'll take my business else where... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-14-2010, 09:31 PM	#179
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build OK, progress at last. I finally found time to get my but in the garage and get some work done. Having a friend come over to help was a big determining factor too. We took the harness apart as much as possible and removed all the wires that were just cut back and taped up. It really helped to thin out the harness. I was able to mack up and manipulate the harness enough that it runs from the firewall behind the intake and down both sides with barely being seen. I was also able to mount the ECU behind the dash on the passengers side just above the A/C box so it's totally out of the elements as well. I still need to wrap the harness with wire loom and heat shielding in some spots and then I can mount it permanantly at last. I can almost hear it running now... Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-14-2010, 09:41 PM	#180
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build cool man! Looks good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-14-2010, 10:27 PM	#181
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build damn! nice job Josh! sending p.m. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-14-2010, 10:44 PM	#182
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Returned buddy! Thanks for the compliments. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-15-2010, 11:33 AM	#183
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Looking man. How is the quality of the workmanship with Wait4Me? Would you use them again? __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

03-15-2010, 02:36 PM	#184
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Maybe my standards are too high, but I think it sucks and would never use them again. I opened the harness and found that they didnt remove the wires to make it stand alone but just cut them and taped them in the harness. Therefore, the harness was just as thick when I got it back as it was when I sent it. They also used hot glue to hold the bundles of wire together. Not sure why they did that? but it is stiff as a board now. I got it all mounted but am not totally happy with the look of everything so I may still just take it off and chuck it in the dumpster. We'll see. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-15-2010, 03:17 PM	#185
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Hot glue? Sounds like he has his wife making them. LOL! __________________ 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

03-16-2010, 01:04 PM	#186
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build She does. If you are going to toss it, send it to me! Mine was exactly as I expected... a $285 rework of a factory harness to make it a stand-alone operation. Just remember, Jesse's rework is just like any other at a base price.... to remove the unneeded connectors, tie all the power and grounds together, but not to thin it out or make it a custom fit jobber. But seriously, if you are going to get rid of it..... I will have another swap coming up. * Oops, forgot to add.... there is no hot glue in mine. That's kinda weird. __________________ Bob 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 next project!!** 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 03-16-2010 at 01:06 PM.

03-16-2010, 02:13 PM	#187
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build It's currently on the engine I'm just lenghtening wires for the ECT sensor so I can make it fit like I want it to. If I had known going in it wasn't going to be thinner( he said it would) I would be OK with the whole thing. Either way, they did a good job for a good price so as long as it runs I'm OK. Maybe just a misunderstanding on my behalf? Who knows, but I was able to move things around enough and hide stuff enough to make me so In the end everyone is happy. Glad to see you around here again Bob. Work been crazy again? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-16-2010, 08:12 PM	#188
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Hey Josh I just noticed you live in Wake Forest. My son lives and works in Winston-Salem and goes to Wake Forest at night to get his MBA. But anyway I was going to use W4M to do my harness and re-flash the ecm, not really looking to clean up the engine bay just want it to look like it came with this engine. Looking good though. __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

03-16-2010, 08:36 PM	#189
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build If you are not wanting a custom looking harness, Wait4me is the way to go. Economical and pretty fast. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-18-2010, 11:48 AM	#190
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build i just read this whole topic and wanted to say nice build!! __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

03-18-2010, 12:02 PM	#191
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Looks like you are making great progress. How far off is it from firing up? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-18-2010, 05:56 PM	#192
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build HArd to say at this point. I work on cars for a living and it's been so busy lately I have a hard time finding time to get back to it. Hopefully before summer so I can cruise the wheels off this thing. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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03-19-2010, 12:31 AM	#193
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Josh, been a little while since I checked in with everyone else's builds. Looking good as usual. Keep at it man, every little bit gets you closer to running. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-20-2010, 11:44 PM	#194
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build OK fellas, getting close now! I managed to find some time tonight after the little one went down and Nicole was doing report cards for her class so I fell into the garage to have some fun. I managed to get the core support, grill, lights, radiator, fan, fan shroud, battery and tray and inner fenders all re-mounted. Also ran the battery cables and a couple other things so I was at least able to hear her turn over whith a twist of the switch. Just need to wrap my harness once my wire wrap shows up and wire in a couple things and she'll be ready to go. Holy cow I cant wait now. Will still need to get the driveshaft fixed but I'll just be glad to hear it run. Heck yeah!!! Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-21-2010, 12:15 AM	#195
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Very cool! Looking forward to a video __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-21-2010, 07:55 AM	#196
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build wow! Nice job Josh! i bet its nice to see her all back together __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-21-2010, 12:05 PM	#197
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Great progress. I love the stance of this truck. I want to keep my truck stock looking until I see a truck like yours. I'm sooo confused! Can't wait to see a first start video! Great work man __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

03-21-2010, 12:15 PM	#198
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build That thing looks awsome!

03-21-2010, 09:21 PM	#199
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Thanks guys. I was hoping for some progress tonight too but I ran into a couple issues. My manifolds just arent going to work at all so it looks like I just hit an expensive hurdle. Anybody have some S&P headers for a LS that they accidentally ordered and need to sell cheap? Was also going to try to get my power steering lines hooked up but couldnt find my 1" wrench anywhere. Well, maybe tomorrow. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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