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justpball · 01-26-2012, 07:36 PM

Nice bro!
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68 TT · 01-27-2012, 02:26 AM

The design of the motor mount adapters all come down to the headers you are going to use and if you want to use the stock trans or the new trans in the stock bell housing location.

These ones leave the trans in the stock location so if you want to keep your stock trans & driveshaft(s) you can.

http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/tran...ap-mount-4575/

I don't know which headers are designed around this if any. I'm going to make my own using a set of big block headers and a set of Patriot H7893 LSx header flanges.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Patriot+Exhaus...H7893/10002/-1

(541)COLD_beer · 03-22-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

The design of the motor mount adapters all come down to the headers you are going to use and if you want to use the stock trans or the new trans in the stock bell housing location.

These ones leave the trans in the stock location so if you want to keep your stock trans & driveshaft(s) you can.

http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/tran...ap-mount-4575/

I don't know which headers are designed around this if any. I'm going to make my own using a set of big block headers and a set of Patriot H7893 LSx header flanges.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Patriot+Exhaus...H7893/10002/-1

thanks for that info.

(541)COLD_beer · 03-22-2012, 09:10 PM

Spring is here!!!! time to get my A## into gear

(541)COLD_beer · 03-23-2012, 09:11 PM

pulled the 97 motor and tranny out... And yes it was sketchy! I wish i had a shop!!!!!!!!!!!

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(541)COLD_beer · 03-23-2012, 09:25 PM

here is the all aluminum 5.3 motor

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(541)COLD_beer · 03-23-2012, 09:37 PM

my small messy garage...

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68 TT · 03-23-2012, 10:06 PM

Nice to see some progress.

I am in the same boat with no shop and only a small shed to keep my tools & parts in. Makes projects more entertaining.

(541)COLD_beer · 03-23-2012, 10:41 PM

i hate it i wish i would have held out for a house with a shop already on it. oh well.

here are some dash pics. its all fitted, now i just need to make tabs to hold her in place. I had the heater box in as well. I had to cut a lot out of the fire wall, i'll get better pics later.

(541)COLD_beer · 03-23-2012, 10:49 PM

fire wall

(541)COLD_beer · 03-23-2012, 11:05 PM

P.O.S. computer wont let me upload the pics i want, i'll have to retake them later

68 TT · 03-24-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by (541)COLD_beer

i hate it i wish i would have held out for a house with a shop already on it. oh well...

Same here. I got in a hurry searching for a new place and settled for something not quite what I wanted just to get my girls out of a bad neighborhood and into a better school district. Won't happen the next time.

Devillusion · 03-24-2012, 08:57 PM

Looking good....

Question: What size lift, tires, and wheels are you running. Looks like a nice setup.

(541)COLD_beer · 03-24-2012, 09:04 PM

Thanks! I was going to work on her to day but its too cold out. Many tomorrow

It has a 6" lift with 35" tires on 20" wheels
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Devillusion · 03-24-2012, 11:42 PM

They must be 12" wide and 15.50's?

(541)COLD_beer · 03-28-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Devillusion

They must be 12" wide and 15.50's?

13.50s on 10'' wheels... not sure on the offset?

Devillusion · 03-28-2012, 12:24 AM

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13.50s on 10'' wheels... not sure on the offset?

hmmmm, deceiving.....looks good. Will have to keep that in mind when I tie into my other build.

(541)COLD_beer · 03-28-2012, 12:31 AM

It has a dully axle. I think its about 2" wider then srw axles and I have spacers in the front to match the rear
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Devillusion · 03-28-2012, 12:33 AM

Tires just look wider than a 10"/13.50 is all....

jkade · 10-03-2012, 10:52 AM

update????

Mr. 250r · 10-04-2012, 04:12 AM

Only one other square body crew cab pre runner i've seen... and its awesome although i cringe at the 4wd to 2wd idea lol nice build though

(541)COLD_beer · 10-16-2012, 08:11 PM

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update????

Not really... I've been working a lot. I've done a few things here and there, it sucks because its constantly on my mind I just want her done! I'll just keep picking at it as much as i can. I'll post updates as soon as I have something worth posting.

Thanks for the interest though.

ahsom79vette · 01-08-2013, 07:58 AM

Any leftover Avalanche parts for my Longhorn? Like seats, etc...

Pulse_GTO · 02-20-2013, 01:40 PM

Any updates on the dash?

shifty1125 · 03-05-2013, 03:31 PM

Great build. Im wanting to do the same thing. Im getting a crew cab dually this weekend
Im def gonna try this swap on day on it
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01-26-2012, 07:36 PM	#76
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Nice bro! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

01-27-2012, 02:26 AM	#77
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash The design of the motor mount adapters all come down to the headers you are going to use and if you want to use the stock trans or the new trans in the stock bell housing location. These ones leave the trans in the stock location so if you want to keep your stock trans & driveshaft(s) you can. http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/tran...ap-mount-4575/ I don't know which headers are designed around this if any. I'm going to make my own using a set of big block headers and a set of Patriot H7893 LSx header flanges. http://www.jegs.com/i/Patriot+Exhaus...H7893/10002/-1 Attached Images __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

03-22-2012, 09:10 PM	#79
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	07 crew cab Spring is here!!!! time to get my A## into gear

03-23-2012, 09:11 PM	#80
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash pulled the 97 motor and tranny out... And yes it was sketchy! I wish i had a shop!!!!!!!!!!!

03-23-2012, 09:25 PM	#81
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash here is the all aluminum 5.3 motor

03-23-2012, 09:37 PM	#82
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash my small messy garage...

03-23-2012, 10:06 PM	#83
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Nice to see some progress. I am in the same boat with no shop and only a small shed to keep my tools & parts in. Makes projects more entertaining. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

03-23-2012, 10:41 PM	#84
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash i hate it i wish i would have held out for a house with a shop already on it. oh well. here are some dash pics. its all fitted, now i just need to make tabs to hold her in place. I had the heater box in as well. I had to cut a lot out of the fire wall, i'll get better pics later. Attached Images

03-23-2012, 10:49 PM	#85
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash fire wall Attached Images

03-23-2012, 11:05 PM	#86
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash P.O.S. computer wont let me upload the pics i want, i'll have to retake them later

03-24-2012, 08:57 PM	#88
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Looking good.... Question: What size lift, tires, and wheels are you running. Looks like a nice setup. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

03-24-2012, 09:04 PM	#89
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Thanks! I was going to work on her to day but its too cold out. Many tomorrow It has a 6" lift with 35" tires on 20" wheels Posted via Mobile Device

03-24-2012, 11:42 PM	#90
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash They must be 12" wide and 15.50's? __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

03-28-2012, 12:31 AM	#93
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash It has a dully axle. I think its about 2" wider then srw axles and I have spacers in the front to match the rear Posted via Mobile Device

03-28-2012, 12:33 AM	#94
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Tires just look wider than a 10"/13.50 is all.... __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"



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10-03-2012, 10:52 AM	#95
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash update????

10-04-2012, 04:12 AM	#96
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Only one other square body crew cab pre runner i've seen... and its awesome although i cringe at the 4wd to 2wd idea lol nice build though Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

01-08-2013, 07:58 AM	#98
ahsom79vette Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ALASKA Posts: 48	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Any leftover Avalanche parts for my Longhorn? Like seats, etc... __________________ 1991 Chevy K10, 4x4 ______ Past Rides 1971 Chevy C20 Longhorn (6.6L, 402c.i.); 1973 Chevy K20, 4x4, std. cab, longbed (5.7L); 1979 Chevy Corvette (5.7L); 2001 Chevy Xtreme S-10, ex-cab, 5spd. (4.3L); 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, 4x4, ex-cab, (6.0L); 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500, ex-cab, 4-6drop (4.8L); 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4x4, std. cab, 5spd. (4.8L); 2004 Chevy Colorado Z71, 4x4, crew cab, (3.5L); 2006 HUMMER H3, 4x4, 5spd., (3.5L). Last edited by ahsom79vette; 01-08-2013 at 08:09 AM.

02-20-2013, 01:40 PM	#99
Pulse_GTO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 43	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Any updates on the dash?

03-05-2013, 03:31 PM	#100
shifty1125 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: mustang, ok Posts: 35	Re: 85 crew cab with 97 vortex motor and dash Great build. Im wanting to do the same thing. Im getting a crew cab dually this weekend Im def gonna try this swap on day on it Posted via Mobile Device

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