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gostranger · 12-18-2011, 06:39 PM

I cant believe how clean the shop is!!!super nice build nice work i just got my ls 5.3 runnung and drove it and it was great yours should be awesome!! Thanks for all the pictures!!!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 01:53 AM

Not sure yet, I like the bench seat, but I'm also thinking about building a center console out of mesquite as well.

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Are you keeping the bench seat or switching to buckets ?

Thanks, I learned a year ago on this site pictures are worth a thousand words and that saves me a thousand misspelled words

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Very impressive build....
Keep up the great work (and pics)

Marc

Thanks, I can only imagine (for now) what it will be like to drive

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Originally Posted by gostranger

I cant believe how clean the shop is!!!super nice build nice work i just got my ls 5.3 runnung and drove it and it was great yours should be awesome!! Thanks for all the pictures!!!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 02:00 AM

Got the front of the motor installed, air conditioner compressor is tight, I will have to drill some holes in the rails to install the bottom two bolts, or remove the motor again.

I sure hope someone makes some short 90deg A/C line.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 02:04 AM

I'm very surprised at how short the throw of this transmission is, cross member is temporary.

**Captainfab** · 12-19-2011, 02:27 AM

Yeah, the A/C mounting seems to be about the biggest issue with the LSx swaps. I haven't kept up on what guys are doing about it, since I am still working with Gen I engines. If you haven't been there yet, you might check out possible solutions in the LSx Swap section......

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ysprune=&f=206

E911manager · 12-19-2011, 11:28 AM

Wow.. That is so nice. You are gonna have a truck that is by far better then a new one you can buy at any dealership.. I know the planning that goes into this is extreme. Do you sleep at night?

Clownpuncher · 12-19-2011, 01:47 PM

Man Im glad you posted pictures of the Vette accessory belt system. I new it would clear..haha The truck setup that most people run is uber ugly. After owning a Nova with an LS2 and Vette accessories it looked like it would clear on these trucks. You just proved it..

Thanks again!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 12:53 AM

Sleep like a baby "when thing go perfect"

no so much when they don't.

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Originally Posted by E911manager

Wow.. That is so nice. You are gonna have a truck that is by far better then a new one you can buy at any dealership.. I know the planning that goes into this is extreme. Do you sleep at night?

Glad the pics help, I'm glad to do it. I was nervous until the A/C unit was finally in.

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Originally Posted by Clownpuncher

Man Im glad you posted pictures of the Vette accessory belt system. I new it would clear..haha The truck setup that most people run is uber ugly. After owning a Nova with an LS2 and Vette accessories it looked like it would clear on these trucks. You just proved it..

Thanks again!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 01:10 AM

Well the front rail has two new holes. Lower left hole is half way on the cross member bolt. To get the lower left bolt in it has to go in first and I had to shorten the treads by about 1/2".

Upper left bolt was replaced with a standard bolt, it's all tight now!

Starter is in.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 01:17 AM

Rear disc brakes are in "finally"

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 01:24 AM

Two more

likaroc13 · 12-21-2011, 02:27 AM

niiiice!

Iron-Butt · 12-21-2011, 12:08 PM

nice build

Clownpuncher · 12-21-2011, 12:45 PM

BTW did you ask to have a double bellowed air bag in the bag? My understanding was thatn type of bag was used for hauling it's almost to much for the back end of our trucks, versus just a single sleeved bag that is much softer and really on handles the hieght of the vehicle.

Just curious

SCOTI · 12-21-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Clownpuncher

BTW did you ask to have a double bellowed air bag in the bag? My understanding was thatn type of bag was used for hauling it's almost to much for the back end of our trucks, versus just a single sleeved bag that is much softer and really on handles the hieght of the vehicle.

Just curious

Sleeve bags work when mounted directly to the rear end housing.

Double convoluted bags work well in a truck arm application because the leverage is increased because they're located further forward of the rear end vs when the bag is mounted directly to the rear end housing. The dbl convoluted bag is the standard bag spec'd for these truck arm set-ups.

custom63 · 12-21-2011, 12:58 PM

Awesome, clean and well thought out work man!
Those CPP rear disk setups look well made. Any install issues?
BTW what ever happened with that BOSS front wheel issue? I know alot of guys on here have talked about how the BOSS 338's have fitting issues with the larger 1 1/4" rotors and wont fit over the hub unless you have it machined down.

For your engine I see that you used CPP perches...are those the motor mounts and adapter plates they sell as well? Kinda like a complete kit?

What headers are you thinking of running?

Keep up the great work and keep the pics coming!

Clownpuncher · 12-21-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Sleeve bags work when mounted directly to the rear end housing.

Double convoluted bags work well in a truck arm application because the leverage is increased because they're located further forward of the rear end vs when the bag is mounted directly to the rear end housing. The dbl convoluted bag is the standard bag spec'd for these truck arm set-ups.

Makes more sense with the amount of leverage these arms have..

Thanks

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 03:34 PM

Thanks a million

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

niiiice!

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Originally Posted by Iron-Butt

nice build

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 03:36 PM

Well obviously scoti knows more than me. This is my first experience with bags, I've used air shocks before but not bags.

This kit it the Level 3 kit from ridetech, as listed on their website with no modifications.

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Originally Posted by Clownpuncher

BTW did you ask to have a double bellowed air bag in the bag? My understanding was thatn type of bag was used for hauling it's almost to much for the back end of our trucks, versus just a single sleeved bag that is much softer and really on handles the hieght of the vehicle.

Just curious

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 03:56 PM

Thanks custom, drivers side rear disc went on with no issues, I had to persuade the bracket on the passenger side a little. Outside pad was way too tight.

As for the BOSS problem, there is apparently two versions of this wheel out there. The first pic on left is the one that fits, the second does not. Notice the difference in the center bore and the cap mounts completely different as well.

CCP mounts and perches work well and come as a kit. They do create header problems. I tried some BBK headers for a camaro but no luck (pic below) sanderson headers has one (shorty) that looks promising. Talked to Doug Thorley Headers they say they will have one in about 6 weeks?

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Originally Posted by custom63

Awesome, clean and well thought out work man!
Those CPP rear disk setups look well made. Any install issues?
BTW what ever happened with that BOSS front wheel issue? I know alot of guys on here have talked about how the BOSS 338's have fitting issues with the larger 1 1/4" rotors and wont fit over the hub unless you have it machined down.

For your engine I see that you used CPP perches...are those the motor mounts and adapter plates they sell as well? Kinda like a complete kit?

What headers are you thinking of running?

Keep up the great work and keep the pics coming!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 03:58 PM

Fellow Texan, you da man!

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Sleeve bags work when mounted directly to the rear end housing.

Double convoluted bags work well in a truck arm application because the leverage is increased because they're located further forward of the rear end vs when the bag is mounted directly to the rear end housing. The dbl convoluted bag is the standard bag spec'd for these truck arm set-ups.

SCOTI · 12-21-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Fellow Texan, you da man!

Where exactly is Wolfforth anyway?

**66ChevyMax** · 12-21-2011, 05:05 PM

Just West of Lubbock, actually the two have grown together. Frenship School District.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Where exactly is Wolfforth anyway?

**Clyde65** · 12-21-2011, 05:20 PM

66ChevyMax, I used the Sanderson Shorties, CSLS1 is the part number, I am very pleased with them.

SCOTI · 12-21-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Just West of Lubbock, actually the tow have grown together. Frenship School District.

Ahhh.... I was just in Lubbock last Wednesday (Texas Tech). My GF's daughter was in a car accident the night before their semester ended for the holiday break. We had to go pick them up & move 'em home for a month.

12-18-2011, 06:39 PM	#126
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I cant believe how clean the shop is!!!super nice build nice work i just got my ls 5.3 runnung and drove it and it was great yours should be awesome!! Thanks for all the pictures!!! Posted via Mobile Device

12-19-2011, 02:00 AM	#128
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the front of the motor installed, air conditioner compressor is tight, I will have to drill some holes in the rails to install the bottom two bolts, or remove the motor again. I sure hope someone makes some short 90deg A/C line. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763 Last edited by 66ChevyMax; 12-19-2011 at 02:33 AM.

12-19-2011, 02:04 AM	#129
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I'm very surprised at how short the throw of this transmission is, cross member is temporary. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-19-2011, 02:27 AM	#130
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Yeah, the A/C mounting seems to be about the biggest issue with the LSx swaps. I haven't kept up on what guys are doing about it, since I am still working with Gen I engines. If you haven't been there yet, you might check out possible solutions in the LSx Swap section...... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ysprune=&f=206 __________________ 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

12-19-2011, 11:28 AM	#131
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Wow.. That is so nice. You are gonna have a truck that is by far better then a new one you can buy at any dealership.. I know the planning that goes into this is extreme. Do you sleep at night? __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-19-2011, 01:47 PM	#132
Clownpuncher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: EL Mirage , Az Posts: 55	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Man Im glad you posted pictures of the Vette accessory belt system. I new it would clear..haha The truck setup that most people run is uber ugly. After owning a Nova with an LS2 and Vette accessories it looked like it would clear on these trucks. You just proved it.. Thanks again!

12-21-2011, 01:10 AM	#134
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Well the front rail has two new holes. Lower left hole is half way on the cross member bolt. To get the lower left bolt in it has to go in first and I had to shorten the treads by about 1/2". Upper left bolt was replaced with a standard bolt, it's all tight now! Starter is in. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-21-2011, 01:17 AM	#135
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Rear disc brakes are in "finally" __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-21-2011, 01:24 AM	#136
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Two more __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-21-2011, 02:27 AM	#137
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride niiiice! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

12-21-2011, 12:08 PM	#138
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride nice build __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-21-2011, 12:45 PM	#139
Clownpuncher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: EL Mirage , Az Posts: 55	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride BTW did you ask to have a double bellowed air bag in the bag? My understanding was thatn type of bag was used for hauling it's almost to much for the back end of our trucks, versus just a single sleeved bag that is much softer and really on handles the hieght of the vehicle. Just curious

12-21-2011, 12:58 PM	#141
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Awesome, clean and well thought out work man! Those CPP rear disk setups look well made. Any install issues? BTW what ever happened with that BOSS front wheel issue? I know alot of guys on here have talked about how the BOSS 338's have fitting issues with the larger 1 1/4" rotors and wont fit over the hub unless you have it machined down. For your engine I see that you used CPP perches...are those the motor mounts and adapter plates they sell as well? Kinda like a complete kit? What headers are you thinking of running? Keep up the great work and keep the pics coming! __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

12-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#149
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride 66ChevyMax, I used the Sanderson Shorties, CSLS1 is the part number, I am very pleased with them. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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