Crewcab build - Page 9 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PBFAB.COM · 03-22-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Funny you shoud metion that, I was just looking at them on ebay. Please excuse the ignorance, but what is an f-body? Camaro and Firebird maybe?

Correct... Camaro, Firebird and TA. They are very low profile... especially when compared to the truck oil pan.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-22-2008, 04:50 PM

Whats wrong with the x-member you fabbed up ?? Are you have'n some clearance issues or what ??

I would say keep it...it lays rocker now, and you could use the money for something else.[/QUOTE]

Yep, the motor mounts are in a different spot on the ls1 I picked up. I'm going to have to re-figure alot of stuff out, but hey, thats how it goes right?

John, is there any way you could give me a measurment from the bottom of the oil pan to the top of the engine on the vette you are building? I think the corvette intake manifold setup is alot shorter then the truck one.[/QUOTE]

I sure can...but keep in mind the LS7 used a dry-sump lubrication system so the pan is really shallow. I can tell you right now my intake is way shorter.

Also, the adapter motor mounts plates are designed to mount to the SBC stock frame mounts...and place the rear of the LS block in the exact location as of a SBC/BBC. So in other words, the tranny would not move.

These plates came with the engine, but you can easily make them:

-
-

-

PrerunnerRob · 03-23-2008, 06:52 AM

Dry sump? Does the engine use an external resevoir or pump?

*1974k5blazer* · 03-23-2008, 08:07 AM

freak'n amazing man, thats a beast of a project! stay motivated, i'll be pull'n for ya!

**ChiefRocka** · 03-23-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Dry sump? Does the engine use an external resevoir or pump?

It uses an external 8 QUART massive frickin tank. (that I just figured out where to mount it

)

Two -12 ports on the bottom pass side of the pan, that'll attach to the tank.

There are also ports on the tank for an oil-cooler hook-up. The engine builder informed me that I wouldn't need to run a cooler, but just might for the cool factor.

Check this out, I was concerned as to how far I could mount the tank. They informed me that they have run 10-15 foot lines from the block to a remote located tank. They told me the oil-pump generates over 120 psi, so this isn't a problem...wow !!

Sorry to jack, just thought it was cool.

I've seen LS1's converted to Dry-sump...they have pans with fittings available.

Not that you would need one, but if you wanted to make the pan super low-profile, you could...mabey lower the engine too.

Just a thought.

PrerunnerRob · 03-24-2008, 07:14 PM

I need to lower the engine, thats where I am stuck right now. Oil pan is on the ground, and it's waaay too tall. I talked to Nathan Porter about this, he said a Camaro pan will do wonders for clearance.

Frizzle Fry · 03-24-2008, 07:56 PM

Vette pans are even lower profile, but they have the "winglets" that make them hard to put in anything other than a Vette.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-24-2008, 08:41 PM

What exactly do you mean by "winglets" ??

PrerunnerRob · 03-24-2008, 09:11 PM

I looked on ebay, and found out what they are. It's a "batwing" pan, that is super shallow, and spreads out across the underside of the pan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...spagenameZWDVW

**Hart_Rod** · 03-24-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

I need to lower the engine, thats where I am stuck right now. Oil pan is on the ground, and it's waaay too tall. I talked to Nathan Porter about this, he said a Camaro pan will do wonders for clearance.

Check out post #21, it has dimensions and part #'s. I'm going to use one of the Camaro one on my Suburban as soon as I can find one.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272174

**ChiefRocka** · 03-24-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

I looked on ebay, and found out what they are. It's a "batwing" pan, that is super shallow, and spreads out across the underside of the pan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...spagenameZWDVW

My pan looks nothing like that...thats for sure, and it's a dry-sump out of a Z06 Vette....
-
-

-

PrerunnerRob · 03-25-2008, 12:28 AM

Want to trade John?

Who makes the headers? That looks awesome!

ElkyRacer · 03-25-2008, 05:12 AM

A f-body pan, or a new pan that they call the LH8 pan will help you in ground clearance area. The LH8 pan is hard to get ahold of from what Ive heard tho. Ive got the truck pan, and a f-body pan, just waiting to see which one Ill need.

Heres all you will need to know, and more about LSx pans.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=817787

Frizzle Fry · 03-25-2008, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

My pan looks nothing like that...thats for sure, and it's a dry-sump out of a Z06 Vette....

Thought that was your Dads? Ya, the dry sump pans are different.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-25-2008, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thought that was your Dads? Ya, the dry sump pans are different.

It is...for sake of conversation..."my build" is what I should of said.

The headers are FOR SALE !!!!

Are you interested ??

For cheap !!!

Frizzle Fry · 03-25-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

It is...for sake of conversation..."my build" is what I should of said.

The headers are FOR SALE !!!!

Are you interested ??

For cheap !!!

Just ribbin ya a little

You're doing a nice job on it. I may be interested in the headers. PM sent.

PrerunnerRob · 04-17-2008, 06:28 AM

Finally making some headway, this project has been put on hold due to alot of other things going on in life.
In order to mate tese 2 cabs together easier, I build a large adjustable table, but I haven't had a chance to finish the sliding rails that will hold the cabs. Here are few pictures of the cabs on the rails, and I'm going to build the sliders later this week.

OLDNaVy3600 · 04-17-2008, 06:45 AM

those porter builts are pretty sick huh?

i just installed one onto a 64 chevy long bed

lays frame !!!

this is my favorite project by far

ive never seen this....a crew cab with an LS7...you got balls man

Good Luck !

Looks amazing

PrerunnerRob · 04-17-2008, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the kind words, I'm still figuring things as I go!

slammed1966chevy · 04-17-2008, 01:30 PM

Good job dude !

**ChiefRocka** · 04-17-2008, 03:23 PM

Right on ROB !!! Glad to see you are back on it man !!!!

Should I reserve a seat now in that sucker when you take it out for the big cruise ?

Keep going bro !!!

Later

L0WRIDE · 04-18-2008, 03:28 AM

nice work rob

ClassicAutoResto · 04-18-2008, 05:02 AM

love the rail system Rob! Looking good. Jerry

PrerunnerRob · 04-21-2008, 08:57 AM

More progress made today, I finally had a chance to spend all day at my shop, and finished my sliding rail table. I placed both cabs on the sliders, evened them out on their mounts, and slid both together. I finished all of my rough cuts, slid them both together again, and found they fit very well.

After tacking the rockers together, I checked all the body lines. Everything is good, just minor shimming needed to get everything to line up.

DOH! I knew everthing was going way too smooth, so I threw my mock door up, and found I blew my measurement by 1/4". Ill be cutting them back apart again, removing that 1/4 inch, and everthing will be set from here on out! Gap is 3/8 now, need to go down to 1/8 between the two doors.

**ChiefRocka** · 04-21-2008, 04:24 PM

Nice man, really nice !!

So what did you come up with the filler ??

Still gonna be suicide, right ?

03-22-2008, 04:50 PM	#202
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build Whats wrong with the x-member you fabbed up ?? Are you have'n some clearance issues or what ?? I would say keep it...it lays rocker now, and you could use the money for something else.[/QUOTE] Yep, the motor mounts are in a different spot on the ls1 I picked up. I'm going to have to re-figure alot of stuff out, but hey, thats how it goes right? John, is there any way you could give me a measurment from the bottom of the oil pan to the top of the engine on the vette you are building? I think the corvette intake manifold setup is alot shorter then the truck one.[/QUOTE] I sure can...but keep in mind the LS7 used a dry-sump lubrication system so the pan is really shallow. I can tell you right now my intake is way shorter. Also, the adapter motor mounts plates are designed to mount to the SBC stock frame mounts...and place the rear of the LS block in the exact location as of a SBC/BBC. So in other words, the tranny would not move. These plates came with the engine, but you can easily make them: - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-23-2008, 06:52 AM	#203
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build Dry sump? Does the engine use an external resevoir or pump?

03-23-2008, 08:07 AM	#204
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: Crewcab build freak'n amazing man, thats a beast of a project! stay motivated, i'll be pull'n for ya!

03-24-2008, 07:14 PM	#206
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build I need to lower the engine, thats where I am stuck right now. Oil pan is on the ground, and it's waaay too tall. I talked to Nathan Porter about this, he said a Camaro pan will do wonders for clearance.

03-24-2008, 07:56 PM	#207
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Crewcab build Vette pans are even lower profile, but they have the "winglets" that make them hard to put in anything other than a Vette.

03-24-2008, 08:41 PM	#208
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build What exactly do you mean by "winglets" ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-24-2008, 09:11 PM	#209
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build I looked on ebay, and found out what they are. It's a "batwing" pan, that is super shallow, and spreads out across the underside of the pan http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...spagenameZWDVW

03-25-2008, 12:28 AM	#212
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build Want to trade John? Who makes the headers? That looks awesome!

03-25-2008, 05:12 AM	#213
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: Crewcab build A f-body pan, or a new pan that they call the LH8 pan will help you in ground clearance area. The LH8 pan is hard to get ahold of from what Ive heard tho. Ive got the truck pan, and a f-body pan, just waiting to see which one Ill need. Heres all you will need to know, and more about LSx pans. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=817787

04-17-2008, 06:28 AM	#217
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build Finally making some headway, this project has been put on hold due to alot of other things going on in life. In order to mate tese 2 cabs together easier, I build a large adjustable table, but I haven't had a chance to finish the sliding rails that will hold the cabs. Here are few pictures of the cabs on the rails, and I'm going to build the sliders later this week.

04-17-2008, 06:45 AM	#218
OLDNaVy3600 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ventura Posts: 24	Re: Crewcab build those porter builts are pretty sick huh? i just installed one onto a 64 chevy long bed lays frame !!! this is my favorite project by far ive never seen this....a crew cab with an LS7...you got balls man Good Luck ! Looks amazing __________________ _____________ Be American. Buy American. 1997 Chevy extended cab, 20's, Lowered, sound system that will blow your heart out of you chest 1951 GMC 100 Series(1/2 ton) Model 1665(long Bed) Project 2003 Pt Loser Get around Car (30 mpg) oldNaVy3600

04-17-2008, 07:48 AM	#219
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build Thanks for the kind words, I'm still figuring things as I go!

04-17-2008, 01:30 PM	#220
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: Crewcab build Good job dude ! __________________ When in doubt drop it !

04-17-2008, 03:23 PM	#221
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build Right on ROB !!! Glad to see you are back on it man !!!! Should I reserve a seat now in that sucker when you take it out for the big cruise ? Keep going bro !!! Later __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-18-2008, 03:28 AM	#222
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Crewcab build nice work rob __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-18-2008, 05:02 AM	#223
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Crewcab build love the rail system Rob! Looking good. Jerry

04-21-2008, 08:57 AM	#224
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build More progress made today, I finally had a chance to spend all day at my shop, and finished my sliding rail table. I placed both cabs on the sliders, evened them out on their mounts, and slid both together. I finished all of my rough cuts, slid them both together again, and found they fit very well. After tacking the rockers together, I checked all the body lines. Everything is good, just minor shimming needed to get everything to line up. DOH! I knew everthing was going way too smooth, so I threw my mock door up, and found I blew my measurement by 1/4". Ill be cutting them back apart again, removing that 1/4 inch, and everthing will be set from here on out! Gap is 3/8 now, need to go down to 1/8 between the two doors. Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 04-21-2008 at 09:00 AM.

04-21-2008, 04:24 PM	#225
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build Nice man, really nice !! So what did you come up with the filler ?? Still gonna be suicide, right ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.