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smokedat · 01-20-2013, 07:25 PM

these are a few of the finished interior. Looks clean and its still functional and structurally sound, wont fall apart at high speeds 120+mph

kvn1011 · 01-24-2013, 03:55 PM

Lookin good AL!!
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mcbassin · 01-24-2013, 04:06 PM

Awesome work as always Alex! Keep the updates coming.

1984chevypickup · 02-27-2013, 06:08 PM

Nice truck great work I am going to be watching this build
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Gordonr1973 · 03-30-2013, 01:39 AM

Any news?

kvn1011 · 05-15-2013, 01:59 AM

How are things with you al??
Just checking in on one of my fav builds!!
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mud.man.rj · 05-15-2013, 08:30 PM

I agree, I kind of miss this build, square body's are cool.

smokedat · 05-31-2013, 09:55 PM

Havnt posted in a while, I have not abandoned the project or this thread, I just took a break and will proceed as soon as a have funds. Thanks to all that follow this thread, more to come soon.
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mcbassin · 06-03-2013, 02:24 PM

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Havnt posted in a while, I have not abandoned the project or this thread, I just took a break and will proceed as soon as a have funds. Thanks to all that follow this thread, more to come soon.
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Good to hear you're still working on it. I know exactly what you mean by fund shortage. I always have that problem.... looking forward to updates

kvn1011 · 05-31-2013, 10:45 PM

Cool, same here,
I had $$ to get really close to finishing mine
But we all know how life goes lol
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**oldman3** · 05-31-2013, 11:35 PM

Bunch of us still hanging around till you return....Jim

smokedat · 06-17-2013, 12:17 PM

I finally came around ordering the rest of the engine components to finish the build. I ordered a B&M 3000 stall converter, taller valve covers, and since Im already cracking open the engine i went and got new rear main seal and front crank seal. i aslo got some lapping compound to lap valves. Hopefully i get this in before week end to start the build.

y5mgisi · 06-17-2013, 08:33 PM

Its all progress!

smokedat · 06-22-2013, 05:48 PM

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Started the disassembly got as far as removing trans from eng and eng mounted to stand. I fitted the new B&M converter and it fits like it should, with spec. Clearances and gear tooth matching.
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smokedat · 06-22-2013, 06:06 PM

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The blue is not paint it's a removable layer of what appears like latex. You remove before install. I will be also replacing the seal inside the trans.
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smokedat · 06-24-2013, 01:23 AM

Got further along today i almost have the block bare, still need to break down bottom end, crank section, and the springs off the heads. I will completely over haul and rebuild this engine to avoid further problems down the line.worst case scenarios after it has been installed it would be very tricky to pull out without causing damage to body and paint and facing panel alignment issues.

Had a chance to take some good pics not using my phone. i will try and take more pics with camera, its just a drag to be in the middle of something and stop and completely wash and dry hands to handle the camera

smokedat · 06-24-2013, 02:18 AM

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The break down
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mcbassin · 06-24-2013, 08:57 AM

Nice pictures Alex! thanks for sharing.

smokedat · 06-26-2013, 01:17 AM

After work i went at it again, valvetrain is now completely disassembled. BTW spring compressor works great.

smokedat · 06-26-2013, 01:26 AM

valve stem seals where a ***** to pull out intact without damage, and this is using the correct tool. if you plan on reusing these for whatever reason take extra care be gentle they are fragile. I found that adding a penetrant lube then start them with a pry then wiggle them out with pull tool worked best for me

smokedat · 07-01-2013, 01:46 AM

Got further along, Heads are clean and valves are cleaned and lapped i also installed bottom retainers and the valve stem seals. Pistons are clean and cylinders are honed, deck is also clean. i installed the cam and the link lifters will eliminate the guide trays, and the new double roller at 0 no advancing or retarding . Need to degree cam, then check PTV clearance i should be good since i'm at .560 anything above .600 will cause interference issues.

mud.man.rj · 07-01-2013, 02:26 AM

LS is coming together nicely, sure is different than a Gen 1 engine isn't it.

68GMCCustom · 07-01-2013, 01:26 PM

Looks good. be aware that you may (from what I've read) have to trim the inside of the timing cover a bit to clear the double chain/gears

smokedat · 07-02-2013, 01:31 AM

Thanks for the input, i'll take close attention to this. still few days away from installing pump

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Looks good. be aware that you may (from what I've read) have to trim the inside of the timing cover a bit to clear the double chain/gears

smokedat · 07-02-2013, 01:42 AM

I finally completed the Camshaft Degreeing Procedure. I tried the method of just lining up the dots to see how close it would be and then i degreed it and compare results. By simply lining up the dots i was advanced 6*. Following the centerline method and actually degreeing the cam i was right on the specs. from the cam card

01-20-2013, 07:25 PM	#1
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne these are a few of the finished interior. Looks clean and its still functional and structurally sound, wont fall apart at high speeds 120+mph Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

01-24-2013, 03:55 PM	#2
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Lookin good AL!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)

01-24-2013, 04:06 PM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Awesome work as always Alex! Keep the updates coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-27-2013, 06:08 PM	#4
1984chevypickup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chugiak,Alaska Posts: 32	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Nice truck great work I am going to be watching this build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------- http://www.facebook.com/home.php

03-30-2013, 01:39 AM	#5
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Any news? __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

05-15-2013, 01:59 AM	#6
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne How are things with you al?? Just checking in on one of my fav builds!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)

05-15-2013, 08:30 PM	#7
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I agree, I kind of miss this build, square body's are cool.

05-31-2013, 09:55 PM	#8
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Havnt posted in a while, I have not abandoned the project or this thread, I just took a break and will proceed as soon as a have funds. Thanks to all that follow this thread, more to come soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

05-31-2013, 10:45 PM	#10
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Cool, same here, I had $$ to get really close to finishing mine But we all know how life goes lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)

05-31-2013, 11:35 PM	#11
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Bunch of us still hanging around till you return....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-17-2013, 12:17 PM	#12
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I finally came around ordering the rest of the engine components to finish the build. I ordered a B&M 3000 stall converter, taller valve covers, and since Im already cracking open the engine i went and got new rear main seal and front crank seal. i aslo got some lapping compound to lap valves. Hopefully i get this in before week end to start the build. __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

06-17-2013, 08:33 PM	#13
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Its all progress! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

06-22-2013, 05:48 PM	#14
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Posted via Mobile Device Started the disassembly got as far as removing trans from eng and eng mounted to stand. I fitted the new B&M converter and it fits like it should, with spec. Clearances and gear tooth matching. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

06-22-2013, 06:06 PM	#15
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Posted via Mobile Device The blue is not paint it's a removable layer of what appears like latex. You remove before install. I will be also replacing the seal inside the trans. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

06-24-2013, 01:23 AM	#16
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Got further along today i almost have the block bare, still need to break down bottom end, crank section, and the springs off the heads. I will completely over haul and rebuild this engine to avoid further problems down the line.worst case scenarios after it has been installed it would be very tricky to pull out without causing damage to body and paint and facing panel alignment issues. Had a chance to take some good pics not using my phone. i will try and take more pics with camera, its just a drag to be in the middle of something and stop and completely wash and dry hands to handle the camera Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios



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06-24-2013, 02:18 AM	#17
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Posted via Mobile Device The break down Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

06-24-2013, 08:57 AM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Nice pictures Alex! thanks for sharing. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-26-2013, 01:17 AM	#19
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne After work i went at it again, valvetrain is now completely disassembled. BTW spring compressor works great. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

06-26-2013, 01:26 AM	#20
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne valve stem seals where a ***** to pull out intact without damage, and this is using the correct tool. if you plan on reusing these for whatever reason take extra care be gentle they are fragile. I found that adding a penetrant lube then start them with a pry then wiggle them out with pull tool worked best for me __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

07-01-2013, 01:46 AM	#21
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Got further along, Heads are clean and valves are cleaned and lapped i also installed bottom retainers and the valve stem seals. Pistons are clean and cylinders are honed, deck is also clean. i installed the cam and the link lifters will eliminate the guide trays, and the new double roller at 0 no advancing or retarding . Need to degree cam, then check PTV clearance i should be good since i'm at .560 anything above .600 will cause interference issues. Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

07-01-2013, 02:26 AM	#22
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne LS is coming together nicely, sure is different than a Gen 1 engine isn't it.

07-01-2013, 01:26 PM	#23
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Looks good. be aware that you may (from what I've read) have to trim the inside of the timing cover a bit to clear the double chain/gears __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-02-2013, 01:42 AM	#25
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I finally completed the Camshaft Degreeing Procedure. I tried the method of just lining up the dots to see how close it would be and then i degreed it and compare results. By simply lining up the dots i was advanced 6*. Following the centerline method and actually degreeing the cam i was right on the specs. from the cam card Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

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