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gringoloco · 01-18-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 68jewel

Excuse for being a dummy...but what is that?

It's a 12551364

hgs_notes · 01-18-2012, 08:17 PM

6.0 ls engine

**Palf70Step** · 01-18-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 68jewel

Excuse for being a dummy...but what is that?

Gen III 6.0L engine or at least a block.

**68jewel** · 01-18-2012, 09:45 PM

Oh, I kinda figured it was some sort of GM equipment from a serial number. But, just too darn lazy to look it up. LOL!!

gringoloco · 01-18-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

6.0 ls engine

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Gen III 6.0L engine or at least a block.

Yup! Stumbled upon a good deal on a complete take-out, just had to take it out

**Bowtie468** · 01-18-2012, 10:10 PM

Good deal and congrats on the family addition !!!
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JonFrankMc · 01-18-2012, 10:11 PM

Congrats on the motor.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Working logistics on a cheap, but effective brake upgrade. Details to come as I piece it together.

This?

gringoloco · 01-19-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Good deal and congrats on the family addition !!!
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Thanks! We're excited!

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Originally Posted by JonFrankMc

This?

The C5 upgrade is on the back-burner. Again. I've had this plan in my head for a while now, just need to make it happen...

**fakerwade** · 01-19-2012, 03:15 AM

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The C5 upgrade is on the back-burner. Again. I've had this plan in my head for a while now, just need to make it happen...

There you go thinking again!!!

Love the C5 idea, and the 6.0,,,,,,lead on!

mcbassin · 01-19-2012, 08:31 AM

Super score on the LS engine. Hope you didn't beat up your knuckles too bad getting it out

Looking forward to this install.

72BlckButy · 01-19-2012, 08:46 AM

Can't wait to watch the new heart get installed.

Hopefully there will be a detailed installation in this build thread... (hint, hint)

gringoloco · 01-19-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fakerwade

There you go thinking again!!!

Love the C5 idea, and the 6.0,,,,,,lead on!

Gears are always turning, sometimes smoke pours from my ears

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Super score on the LS engine. Hope you didn't beat up your knuckles too bad getting it out

Looking forward to this install.

Not too bad- it actually came out pretty easily- saved a few bucks pulling it myself, too

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Can't wait to watch the new heart get installed.

Hopefully there will be a detailed installation in this build thread... (hint, hint)

Will do. Gonna try to do it 'on a budget', without making it look like it. I'll keep you guys updated as it progresses...

stealthy '69 · 01-19-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Will do. Gonna try to do it 'on a budget', without making it look like it. I'll keep you guys updated as it progresses...

Now that I can't wait for. I wanna do an LS swap in my truck really bad. But all the aftermarket "swap" parts run a little more then I like to spend. IE, harness, headers, ect. But then again, I'm a tight ***

gringoloco · 01-20-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stealthy '69

Now that I can't wait for. I wanna do an LS swap in my truck really bad. But all the aftermarket "swap" parts run a little more then I like to spend. IE, harness, headers, ect. But then again, I'm a tight ***

The plan is to keep it cheap- most items can be done DIY to save money. It's been proven you can spend a bunch of cash on one of these swaps; I'd like to see how little I can spend and still have a nice setup...

Bennett68C10 · 01-20-2012, 09:06 AM

Nice looking motor, I wanted to do an LS Swap too but the cost of it and the lack of knowledge on my part I decided to go Big Block. Can't wait to see how it turns out for you.

mcbassin · 01-20-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

The plan is to keep it cheap- most items can be done DIY to save money. It's been proven you can spend a bunch of cash on one of these swaps; I'd like to see how little I can spend and still have a nice setup...

Looking forward to a well documented with lots of pics....hint....cheap install.

What's the tranny plan? did you buy that with the motor too?

thor · 01-20-2012, 01:41 PM

6.0L!!! Sweet!!!

72BlckButy · 01-20-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

The plan is to keep it cheap- most items can be done DIY to save money. It's been proven you can spend a bunch of cash on one of these swaps; I'd like to see how little I can spend and still have a nice setup...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking forward to a well documented with lots of pics....hint....cheap install.

What's the tranny plan? did you buy that with the motor too?

Such as using a factory harness...

gringoloco · 01-20-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice looking motor, I wanted to do an LS Swap too but the cost of it and the lack of knowledge on my part I decided to go Big Block. Can't wait to see how it turns out for you.

I think I can do an LS cheaper than big block- hopefully waaaaay cheaper. You got a smokin' deal on yours. I'm looking forward to the reliability/driveability of the modern powerplant...

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking forward to a well documented with lots of pics....hint....cheap install.

What's the tranny plan? did you buy that with the motor too?

Will do! Sticking with the 700r4 that's in the truck, for now

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Originally Posted by thor

6.0L!!! Sweet!!!

I know, right!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Such as using a factory harness...

Definitely in the cards. I would have more in a harness than I do in the complete engine, if I bought one...

Midniteotto · 01-20-2012, 09:53 PM

Subscribed, It took me almost a month to find this thread again....Love your truck and enjoyed the build to this point...

gringoloco · 01-20-2012, 09:54 PM

So, what led me to the 'yard where I happened upon the engine, was the search for a pair of pigtails to hook up my latest upgrade. I blatantly stole this idea from 67cheby, who blatantly stole it from another member

They are Jeep Wrangler JK light housings that take an H13(9008) bulb. I mocked one up today to see how it looks. I kinda like it, but then it kinda looks bugeyed, too... Opinions?

gringoloco · 01-20-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Midniteotto

Subscribed, It took me almost a month to find this thread again....Love your truck and enjoyed the build to this point...

Thanks! More to come- they're never finished

72BlckButy · 01-20-2012, 10:52 PM

The bulb does have a little buggy appeal but overall looks/fits well.

I'm curious to see the light quality once it's been hooked up.

I have a feeling an LS project will be in my future and not on my '69.

Can't wait to watch yours come together.

jasonhall · 01-20-2012, 11:17 PM

I like it! Cant wait for more

KRUSTY 51 · 01-21-2012, 12:12 AM

I have just spent the last 2 hours reading this build, and I can say very cool the way you were able to build and keep it from being in a million pieces.

01-18-2012, 08:17 PM	#702
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01-18-2012, 09:45 PM	#704
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Oh, I kinda figured it was some sort of GM equipment from a serial number. But, just too darn lazy to look it up. LOL!! __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

01-18-2012, 10:10 PM	#706
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Good deal and congrats on the family addition !!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

01-19-2012, 08:31 AM	#710
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Super score on the LS engine. Hope you didn't beat up your knuckles too bad getting it out Looking forward to this install. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-19-2012, 08:46 AM	#711
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Can't wait to watch the new heart get installed. Hopefully there will be a detailed installation in this build thread... (hint, hint) __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-20-2012, 09:06 AM	#715
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice looking motor, I wanted to do an LS Swap too but the cost of it and the lack of knowledge on my part I decided to go Big Block. Can't wait to see how it turns out for you. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-20-2012, 01:41 PM	#717
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 6.0L!!! Sweet!!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

01-20-2012, 09:53 PM	#720
Midniteotto Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Danville AL Posts: 121	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Subscribed, It took me almost a month to find this thread again....Love your truck and enjoyed the build to this point... __________________ SPID Decoder http://outintheshop.com/options.html BBC Engine Parts ID http://www.nastyz28.com/index.php?page=bigblockchevy

01-20-2012, 09:54 PM	#721
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 So, what led me to the 'yard where I happened upon the engine, was the search for a pair of pigtails to hook up my latest upgrade. I blatantly stole this idea from 67cheby, who blatantly stole it from another member They are Jeep Wrangler JK light housings that take an H13(9008) bulb. I mocked one up today to see how it looks. I kinda like it, but then it kinda looks bugeyed, too... Opinions? Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-20-2012, 10:52 PM	#723
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 The bulb does have a little buggy appeal but overall looks/fits well. I'm curious to see the light quality once it's been hooked up. I have a feeling an LS project will be in my future and not on my '69. Can't wait to watch yours come together. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-20-2012, 11:17 PM	#724
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I like it! Cant wait for more

01-21-2012, 12:12 AM	#725
KRUSTY 51 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Napa cal. Posts: 30	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I have just spent the last 2 hours reading this build, and I can say very cool the way you were able to build and keep it from being in a million pieces. __________________ Brian. '70 GMCHEVY '51 chevy "tin woodie wagon" IF YOUR CONFUSED I'LL USE smaller WORDS!



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