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smokedat · 04-22-2010, 12:54 AM

started on the firewall template hopefully I knock this out tomorow. I'm using 16 gage sheet metal. Took these low res pics with my phone.

Jhogan830 · 04-22-2010, 12:05 PM

beastin man!

smokedat · 04-23-2010, 12:31 AM

I finished the firewall today I drilled some holes for spot welds then I welded the edges. Tomorow I will work on closing the cowl screen.

STOCKISH · 04-23-2010, 12:57 PM

Nice! Looks good.

kvn1011 · 04-23-2010, 09:05 PM

Awesome trucks! Have you considered one of the brake booster relocation kits?

kvn1011 · 04-24-2010, 12:06 AM

here is one that i may check out, i'm currently gathering parts for my truck
hopefully will get started and put my build thread up in the next few weeks

http://www.scottshotrods.com/UnderDashPedalAssembly.asp

smokedat · 04-24-2010, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvn1011

Awesome trucks! Have you considered one of the brake booster relocation kits?

Yeah im trying to fit it somewere in my schedule

smokedat · 04-24-2010, 12:28 AM

Today I sealed the cowl screen, and wiper openings, still need to finish grinding the welds

menace121978 · 04-24-2010, 02:05 AM

looks awesome man!

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-24-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

Looks awesome man!

x2

Jonboy · 04-25-2010, 10:00 PM

looks great!

smokedat · 04-28-2010, 01:30 AM

Today I got the under dash pedal assembly . I also pickd up the mini 7" booster from CPP it accepts any standard corvette style master cylinder. the original stock booster will not work. This kit requires some fab work and welding and some fab work to the gas pedal to mount to the inner fire wall. I knocked out the booster. I still need more time to finish this one but here are a few pics.

kvn1011 · 04-28-2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokedat

Today I got the under dash pedal assembly I went to Scotts Hotrods shop to pick it up since its only 20 minutes away from my place. There was like 15 sweet rides at the shop that were being workd on. Back to buisness, the kit is engeneered and well built with quality welds that consists of a frame and a pedal assembly. I also pickd up the mini 7" booster from CPP it accepts any standard corvette style master cylinder.NOTE the original stock booster will not work. This kit requires some fab work and welding and some fab work to the gas pedal to mount to the inner fire wall. I can confirm that this kit will fit a 1973 Chevrolet C10. I knocked out the booster and cut the rim and bolts from the original location. I still need more time to finish this one but here are a few pics.

cool! Can't wait to see more

mcbassin · 04-28-2010, 01:03 PM

Very nice progress! looking good!

smokedat · 04-30-2010, 01:48 AM

so i finished patchin the firewall were the booster was still need to finish the grinding. I also patchd the holes from the sun vizors and the other small screw holes from the trim pieces, I plan to leave the interior space exposed painted surface no ulpstery or trim peces and for the doors i will fab some panels from aluminim, trying to get a raw industrial type of feeling. Here are some crappy pics from my phone

**nlped** · 04-30-2010, 09:57 AM

You're makin' great progress, And it's going to look great!

It's nice to see that other folks doing these projects aren't exactly expert welders. No offense intented as I am just starting to get a feel for my MIG welder, and my welds make yours look like Nathan Porter's. I was always told the only difference between a great welder and a mediocre welder is a great grinder

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glock35ipsc · 04-30-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I was always told the only difference between a great welder and a mediocre welder is a great grinder

.

A great welder doesn't own a grinder.

I have 5 set up and ready to go at all times!

**nlped** · 04-30-2010, 11:15 AM

I have 4 grinders

mcbassin · 04-30-2010, 11:16 AM

4 here too

glock35ipsc · 04-30-2010, 11:25 AM

I guess you two weld better than me then!

justpball · 04-30-2010, 12:57 PM

Lol...

smokedat · 05-17-2010, 02:19 AM

update i finally got to the fenders took me a while to get them just right the gap at the bottom were it meets the wheel tubs is down to 1/4 or so and finished installing the booster relocator. I welded sum angle iorn and drilled the extruding part to make it removalble if ever needed

smokedat · 05-17-2010, 02:22 AM

booster relocator pics

smokedat · 05-17-2010, 02:25 AM

still need to install a lockar spoon gas pedal

smokedat · 05-17-2010, 02:32 AM

as for the radiator core support i shaved all the holes including the battery tray as i will relocate the battery and trimmed the lip that is around the radiator opening as I want it to sit flush.

04-22-2010, 12:54 AM	#226
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne started on the firewall template hopefully I knock this out tomorow. I'm using 16 gage sheet metal. Took these low res pics with my phone. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 04-22-2010 at 12:55 AM.

04-22-2010, 12:05 PM	#227
Jhogan830 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 47	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne beastin man! __________________ 84 chevy LWB-350 vortex heads and longtube headers baby blue...will be black soon...

04-23-2010, 12:31 AM	#228
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I finished the firewall today I drilled some holes for spot welds then I welded the edges. Tomorow I will work on closing the cowl screen. Attached Images

04-23-2010, 12:57 PM	#229
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Nice! Looks good. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-23-2010, 09:05 PM	#230
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Awesome trucks! Have you considered one of the brake booster relocation kits?

04-24-2010, 12:06 AM	#231
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne here is one that i may check out, i'm currently gathering parts for my truck hopefully will get started and put my build thread up in the next few weeks http://www.scottshotrods.com/UnderDashPedalAssembly.asp

04-24-2010, 12:28 AM	#233
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Today I sealed the cowl screen, and wiper openings, still need to finish grinding the welds Attached Images

04-24-2010, 02:05 AM	#234
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne looks awesome man! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

04-25-2010, 10:00 PM	#236
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04-28-2010, 01:30 AM	#237
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Today I got the under dash pedal assembly . I also pickd up the mini 7" booster from CPP it accepts any standard corvette style master cylinder. the original stock booster will not work. This kit requires some fab work and welding and some fab work to the gas pedal to mount to the inner fire wall. I knocked out the booster. I still need more time to finish this one but here are a few pics. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-04-2010 at 11:20 PM.

04-28-2010, 01:03 PM	#239
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very nice progress! looking good! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-30-2010, 01:48 AM	#240
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne so i finished patchin the firewall were the booster was still need to finish the grinding. I also patchd the holes from the sun vizors and the other small screw holes from the trim pieces, I plan to leave the interior space exposed painted surface no ulpstery or trim peces and for the doors i will fab some panels from aluminim, trying to get a raw industrial type of feeling. Here are some crappy pics from my phone Attached Images

04-30-2010, 09:57 AM	#241
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne You're makin' great progress, And it's going to look great! It's nice to see that other folks doing these projects aren't exactly expert welders. No offense intented as I am just starting to get a feel for my MIG welder, and my welds make yours look like Nathan Porter's. I was always told the only difference between a great welder and a mediocre welder is a great grinder . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-30-2010, 11:15 AM	#243
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I have 4 grinders __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-30-2010, 11:16 AM	#244
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne 4 here too __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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04-30-2010, 11:25 AM	#245
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I guess you two weld better than me then! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-30-2010, 12:57 PM	#246
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05-17-2010, 02:19 AM	#247
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne update i finally got to the fenders took me a while to get them just right the gap at the bottom were it meets the wheel tubs is down to 1/4 or so and finished installing the booster relocator. I welded sum angle iorn and drilled the extruding part to make it removalble if ever needed Attached Images

05-17-2010, 02:22 AM	#248
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne booster relocator pics Attached Images

05-17-2010, 02:25 AM	#249
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne still need to install a lockar spoon gas pedal Attached Images

05-17-2010, 02:32 AM	#250
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne as for the radiator core support i shaved all the holes including the battery tray as i will relocate the battery and trimmed the lip that is around the radiator opening as I want it to sit flush.

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