Orson the 49 GMC ~ Chris C.

[skymangs]

ha, ha! I used to be that way, but I realized that the future of hot rodding was LS Engines. And if you’re not growling you’re dying. So it was critical that I learned it!

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by skymangs

ha, ha! I used to be that way, but I realized that the future of hot rodding was LS Engines. And if you’re not growling you’re dying. So it was critical that I learned it!

that can start an interesting conversation ... LS EFI vs Carb. i have yet to see a dyno shoot-out where the carb didn't make better numbers. now, it's basically negligible numbers for most applications, and there's obviously more to it, but the carb aint dead yet!

i'm actually putting a carb on a 2005 truck 6.0L going into my dad's car this summer. different sound and look from EFI, and retains more of the character of driving the car.

[skymangs]

I’m going to go carb on my 53 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sportster. You can’t reproduce that classic look with EFI.

[skymangs]

1. Today’s progress
2. What’s left

[skymangs]

1. we finally finished the engine harness today, all that’s left tomorrow is the fuse box
2. we also finished the firewall today.

[6DoF]

it's always suuuuper satisfying to watch loom turn a rats nest into simple perfection.

[skymangs]

Yes it is!

[57FleetsideC4]

Great progress! It's nice to get things under control.

[skymangs]

Thank you

[skymangs]

1. we begin building the fuse box
2. JP installing the fuel line Quick connects
3. fuel system done

[skymangs]

JP building the fuel system

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[joedoh]

great stuff chris!

[skymangs]

Thanks brother!

[skymangs]

The fuel system is finished! We modified the universal 0-30 ohm sender and included it in the tank.

[skymangs]

This is the look we’re going for!

[skymangs]

This was the 04 and up PRND switch
This is the correct 99-03 PRND switch installed
This is showing us putting the wire loom on the main harness
Same
Main harness finished

[skymangs]

Sender, lines and ground finished
Overall with finished fuel tank
we pulled the clutch, so we could remove the compressor from the old bracket and mount it on Orson

[skymangs]

I’d say 20-25,but I’m not charging for this since I bought a harness that didn’t fit.

[skymangs]

1-2. We got the fuze block wiring all loomed up
3. all the pulleys are back on and the belt is routed. Tomorrow the cooling system goes back on for the last time!

[skymangs]

1. The problem, the tensioner pulley was to big and left no room for the hose
2. I solved it by going from a 3.5” pulley to a 3”.
3. The belt fitted correctly
4. we also did some more wire covering

[skymangs]

The relay sockets came in today, so we started building the fuse Block

[skymangs]

1. We got the fusebox finished
2. Here’s the backside
3. all 4 of the injector plugs on the driver’s bank were broken and wouldn’t stay on, wound up replacing them all. Also did some more Wire covering

[6DoF]

oh shoot, that'll be a good seat. i like how the middle actually totally folds down vs an insert. more of buckets with a console vs a bench with an armrest.

[skymangs]

That’s exactly the reason it was chosen, that and the width. These trucks will fit a 55” seat, this one’s 53”

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by skymangs

That’s exactly the reason it was chosen, that and the width. These trucks will fit a 55” seat, this one’s 53”

the yukon seat i got is 55 and it places my butt a little on the outside of the steering wheel. you'll probably be more comfortably centered with 53.