49/54 LS driver

[geardrvn]

Looking good! Is the thermostat you are using for an older sbc? Or ls specific? I noticed that the look very similar but the cost is like x5 for an ls one.. Thanks!

[chev3600]

The thermostat housing is an older sbc swivel type. Bolt spacing is different, so I had to slot the holes a little.

[chev3600]

Tlorber- is the seat question for iwanna49? You may want to check out his build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641511

[tlorber]

Thanks for the link. I am subscribed to his thread but I guess he has not yet mounted the seats. I saw how you had done it. I'd like to come up with a way to make the seats adjustable-even better would be to have the driver's side move independent from the passenger's side. That would allow my wife to drive it.

[Hawkerdriver]

Following...... Looks great

[STOCKISH]

How about some updates Matt?

[chev3600]

Wow. Haven't updated at all in 2016. Well, I pulled the 5.3 to reseal it and decided that would be a good time to build a 6.0 instead. And while its out paint the front subframe, and fix/paint the firewall. Replacing the vintage air with a newer version. The engine build took way longer than expected and still isn't done. Machine shop woes and a broken block will slow you down. Here's a couple pics for a minute anyway.

[chev3600]

Josh- I'm sure your new old truck will be rolling long before mine, so drive it on down and show it off.

[STOCKISH]

Great work man, looks killer. New old truck should be here tonight or tomorrow morning. Feel free to come check it out.

[tlorber]

Matt,
I saw that you plan on replacing the vintage air with something else. Do you know what you will use yet?

[chev3600]

I'm using a newer version vintage air. The one that I installed originally was canibalized from a 69 c-10. It was cable and vacuum operated and never seemed right. I don't have the funds for a fully digital setup, so I got the gen 2 with servo motors and electric slide controls.

[tlorber]

Great. Thanks.

[lower50's]

Wow nice looking motor.

[Robert Andrew]

Originally Posted by chev3600

This build was as much for my enjoyment as my two boys. The wife doesn't seem interested, but puts up with us. With the kids in mind, safety was key. I added three point seat belts from a 99 dakota and a second row seat from a durango. Very comfy and nice fit.



As long as we're inside the truck, I put autometer quad gauges into the factory gauge buckets and installed a new wiring harness.

Ive found the majority of a vintage air A/c and heater and am trying to get that assembled here soon. I attempted power windows but the motors were junk and couldnt lift the glass. So the manual stuff is fine for me. I did install a set of bear claw latches and AVS shaved handle kit. I am leaving the outer door handles because I like the look, but they are currently non functional.

Ive almost finished the windshield wiper setup using a surplus boat wiper motor found online (Thanks mknittle)

The seat looks good. I bought one today, after seeing yours. How did you mount the Durango seats, and did you install adjusters.

[Robert Andrew]

How did you mount the seat? Did you use adjusters If so, what adjusters did you use?
Thanks,

[chev3600]

I made a frame for it to sit on. It may work the same with the factory floor frame if you include some more cross supports and center seat supports. I'm tall and the cabs on these trucks are pretty small so I didn't see any need for adjustment. It's mounted as far back as I could get it.

[BC Toy chest]

Nice build, keep the photos coming.

[Robert Andrew]

Originally Posted by chev3600

I made a frame for it to sit on. It may work the same with the factory floor frame if you include some more cross supports and center seat supports. I'm tall and the cabs on these trucks are pretty small so I didn't see any need for adjustment. It's mounted as far back as I could get it.

Thanks for the pics, Chevy3600. I'm tall too, which is why I sold my 41 Ford pickup. My wife and grand kids will probably want to drive my pickup from time to time, so I'll figure out a way to add some adjustment. Your truck is coming along very nicely. I hope to have mine running Thanksgiving weekend.

[chev3600]

Hope you get yours going. I just got mine running again (running correctly . It's a real motivator to move forward.

[STOCKISH]

I need to get out there and check out your progress Matt. Looks great.

[STOCKISH]

Hey Matt, how's this thing going brother!?!?!

[shiny]

What a great informative thread! Thanks Matt!
Lots of great info and ideas!

What S10 driveshaft did you use?

I may use a 90s Blazer diff, factory posi and disc brakes, just cuz we have one. Ford 8.8s are good too eh.

Did you go with 2nd Gen Camaro / LS engine mounts?

And what headers did you go with?

Did anyone figure out an adjustable setup for the Durango 2nd row seat?

Cheers!

-Shiny