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kgmunro · 06-22-2013, 08:00 AM

WOW! Great work on the truck so far! Keep it up!

88Lt1wagon · 06-22-2013, 05:50 PM

Looks nice, did you keep it from going into the bed, or how does it look from in the bed?
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Trsmotrhed · 06-22-2013, 06:19 PM

I had to take it into the bed. I have not worked on that part yet. On my last 66 I used a suburban bed panel and didn't need to enter the bed. I'll build around the setup and post pics. Here's what I have in the bed.

**Captainfab** · 06-24-2013, 12:51 AM

I had to do a little catching up on your build thread. I can't believe what you did with that bedside. You sir are a true metal working craftsman

Trsmotrhed · 06-24-2013, 01:29 AM

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I had to do a little catching up on your build thread. I can't believe what you did with that bedside. You sir are a true metal working craftsman

Thanks captainfab, I appreciate your comments especially from the master of Fab. I'm very pleased with how straight they came out. All the block sanding paid off. I'm horrible about detailing out my work. I get going and hard to stop for pics.
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par4tom · 06-24-2013, 05:00 PM

Motor,
Real nice job on this truck! And thanks for putting it on here. Seeing work like yours makes me appreciate how really bad I am at doing a lot of the work I'm doing on mine.

Tom

Trsmotrhed · 06-29-2013, 12:35 AM

Made a cover for the fuel lines in the bed.

Test fit in bed side.

My Anal self kicked in and I couldn't stand the bed rail being removed with the suburban tank so butchered it up. After all the work I've done to this tank I should have built my own out of aluminum and been the way I want.

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Trsmotrhed · 06-29-2013, 08:20 PM

Finished up the inside gas tank panel.

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88Lt1wagon · 06-29-2013, 08:23 PM

Very nice
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**LostMy65** · 06-30-2013, 03:16 PM

Thanks for posting those pics of your bed repair.
Nice work.
It gives inspiration to me to work on the fleetside bed I acquired last year.
It needs similar repair.
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Trsmotrhed · 06-30-2013, 11:45 PM

Installed a wiper motor from a 72 C10. Bolted right in and gave me a two speed motor.

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Trsmotrhed · 06-30-2013, 11:50 PM

Got bored and made a battery hold down bracket.

Wrapped bottom with rubber.

Works great.

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gulfcoast66 · 09-05-2013, 11:07 PM

Great Work, Excellent Fab Skills!!! besides I'm sweet on LT1's.

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E911manager · 09-07-2013, 06:43 PM

I am so glad I read you post about the steam pipe. I understand you have to vent this. Do you think there will be any problems with venting it into a closed heater pipe? I don't see any big problems with the way you did it and I plan on following your lead.

Trsmotrhed · 11-16-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by E911manager

I am so glad I read you post about the steam pipe. I understand you have to vent this. Do you think there will be any problems with venting it into a closed heater pipe? I don't see any big problems with the way you did it and I plan on following your lead.

Hi, sorry I'm late replying. Busy at work. I haven't had any problems at all with overheating. This is what I have installed now from autometer. Looks much better.

E911manager · 11-16-2013, 11:34 AM

That is a lot cleaner. I got some stuff from the hardware store and got my vented. Been driving quite a bit and haven't had any issues. I need a overflow bottle now it seems to spit a little water out when I let it idle sitting still for 30 minutes or so. I think it is normal. Just spits a little..

Trsmotrhed · 11-16-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by E911manager

That is a lot cleaner. I got some stuff from the hardware store and got my vented. Been driving quite a bit and haven't had any issues. I need a overflow bottle now it seems to spit a little water out when I let it idle sitting still for 30 minutes or so. I think it is normal. Just spits a little..

Mine was spitting a little fluid also after driving in 100 deg weather. I installed this catch can from summit and works great.

E911manager · 11-16-2013, 12:18 PM

That is similar to the one I am looking at. I am glad to hear that this may fix my problem.

Trsmotrhed · 11-23-2013, 10:16 PM

Haven't done much lately, busy at work. Did manage to find the time to install a new aluminum tranny pan today.

Trsmotrhed · 12-25-2013, 01:58 PM

Ordered a whole bunch of patch panels from Top Banana. Santa's big brown truck delivered them the other day so off to repairing the rust. I got inner and outer rocker panels, toe kick panel, cab corner, fender braces and patch panels.

I started on the fender. The PO had installed a patch panel and did a really bad job, installed crooked, and of course it was the same size as the new panel. So cut right where he tried to weld it. He ground so much the metal is paper thin and blowing thru when I weld in a few spots, so more patching.

Trsmotrhed · 12-25-2013, 02:02 PM

Had problems with my mobile photobucket app and had to delete it and reinstall. Guess that messed up the photo's on my build thread. I'll see if I can fix it when I have time.

Trsmotrhed · 12-28-2013, 12:14 PM

Finished the patch panel install on drivers fender. I'll strip the old paint and epoxy primer the fender.

Trsmotrhed · 12-29-2013, 02:09 PM

Got the fender all stripped. Found some rust at the front of fender. Repaired that and put POR15 on back side of fender.

POR15 on inside of fender.

All ready now. I'll wait to epoxy prime when I finish the passenger fender and paint together.

chad64chevy · 12-29-2013, 10:56 PM

patch panel looks really great, you sir have some skills

Trsmotrhed · 12-30-2013, 12:46 AM

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patch panel looks really great, you sir have some skills

Thank you. Just looked at your build. Looking good. Really like the engine.

06-22-2013, 08:00 AM	#76
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap WOW! Great work on the truck so far! Keep it up!

06-22-2013, 05:50 PM	#77
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Looks nice, did you keep it from going into the bed, or how does it look from in the bed? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

06-22-2013, 06:19 PM	#78
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap I had to take it into the bed. I have not worked on that part yet. On my last 66 I used a suburban bed panel and didn't need to enter the bed. I'll build around the setup and post pics. Here's what I have in the bed. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174 Last edited by Trsmotrhed; 01-10-2015 at 03:39 PM.

06-24-2013, 12:51 AM	#79
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap I had to do a little catching up on your build thread. I can't believe what you did with that bedside. You sir are a true metal working craftsman __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-24-2013, 05:00 PM	#81
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Motor, Real nice job on this truck! And thanks for putting it on here. Seeing work like yours makes me appreciate how really bad I am at doing a lot of the work I'm doing on mine. Tom __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

06-29-2013, 12:35 AM	#82
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Made a cover for the fuel lines in the bed. Test fit in bed side. My Anal self kicked in and I couldn't stand the bed rail being removed with the suburban tank so butchered it up. After all the work I've done to this tank I should have built my own out of aluminum and been the way I want. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

06-29-2013, 08:20 PM	#83
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Finished up the inside gas tank panel. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

06-29-2013, 08:23 PM	#84
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Very nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

06-30-2013, 03:16 PM	#85
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Thanks for posting those pics of your bed repair. Nice work. It gives inspiration to me to work on the fleetside bed I acquired last year. It needs similar repair. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-30-2013, 11:45 PM	#86
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Installed a wiper motor from a 72 C10. Bolted right in and gave me a two speed motor. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

06-30-2013, 11:50 PM	#87
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Got bored and made a battery hold down bracket. Wrapped bottom with rubber. Works great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

09-05-2013, 11:07 PM	#88
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Great Work, Excellent Fab Skills!!! besides I'm sweet on LT1's. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

09-07-2013, 06:43 PM	#89
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap I am so glad I read you post about the steam pipe. I understand you have to vent this. Do you think there will be any problems with venting it into a closed heater pipe? I don't see any big problems with the way you did it and I plan on following your lead. __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

11-16-2013, 11:34 AM	#91
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap That is a lot cleaner. I got some stuff from the hardware store and got my vented. Been driving quite a bit and haven't had any issues. I need a overflow bottle now it seems to spit a little water out when I let it idle sitting still for 30 minutes or so. I think it is normal. Just spits a little.. __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

11-16-2013, 12:18 PM	#93
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap That is similar to the one I am looking at. I am glad to hear that this may fix my problem. __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640



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11-23-2013, 10:16 PM	#94
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Haven't done much lately, busy at work. Did manage to find the time to install a new aluminum tranny pan today. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

12-25-2013, 01:58 PM	#95
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Ordered a whole bunch of patch panels from Top Banana. Santa's big brown truck delivered them the other day so off to repairing the rust. I got inner and outer rocker panels, toe kick panel, cab corner, fender braces and patch panels. I started on the fender. The PO had installed a patch panel and did a really bad job, installed crooked, and of course it was the same size as the new panel. So cut right where he tried to weld it. He ground so much the metal is paper thin and blowing thru when I weld in a few spots, so more patching. Attached Images __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

12-25-2013, 02:02 PM	#96
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Had problems with my mobile photobucket app and had to delete it and reinstall. Guess that messed up the photo's on my build thread. I'll see if I can fix it when I have time. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

12-28-2013, 12:14 PM	#97
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Finished the patch panel install on drivers fender. I'll strip the old paint and epoxy primer the fender. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

12-29-2013, 02:09 PM	#98
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap Got the fender all stripped. Found some rust at the front of fender. Repaired that and put POR15 on back side of fender. POR15 on inside of fender. All ready now. I'll wait to epoxy prime when I finish the passenger fender and paint together. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

12-29-2013, 10:56 PM	#99
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E Swap patch panel looks really great, you sir have some skills __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

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