79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

79gmc5.3 · 12-10-2009, 11:16 PM

Ok guys I am taking the step to start my 6.0l swap. Thanks to this forum and all of the great input from you guys who have gone before me, I am taking the first step. Tomorrow I am picking up a 6.0l 4l60e from a 2003 GMC Denali with 45K. So I am going to need alot of help. I OK with turning wrenches but this computer stuff scares me

palposity · 12-11-2009, 02:44 PM

Subscribing.....

STOCKISH · 12-11-2009, 04:02 PM

Heck yeah man, dive right in. There is WAY more than enough knowlegeable and helpful people on this forum willing to help. Cant wait to start one myself.

79gmc5.3 · 12-11-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Heck yeah man, dive right in. There is WAY more than enough knowlegeable and helpful people on this forum willing to help. Cant wait to start one myself.

Yea I would not have tried this if I had not read the thread by Bob with the 5.3 swap. He made it sound easy. I got the engine today I will post pics as soon as I can. Thanks for the encouragement.

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-11-2009, 10:27 PM

cant wait to see some progress on this. those 6.0's are no joke.

menace121978 · 12-11-2009, 10:31 PM

here goes another!!!

right on man... congrats on the big decision. you have to understand though... Bob's a FREAK! he can make cutting up a dash in a '68 look like just another day at the office!

79gmc5.3 · 12-12-2009, 01:08 AM

This is my truck. It was the 1st truck my dad bought new 1979 GMC Sierra 305 2bbl. He loved this truck. He passed away in 1996 and my mom asked me to take it a couple of years ago, been working on it ever since. Here are a few pics

79gmc5.3 · 12-12-2009, 01:17 AM

more pics

69face · 12-12-2009, 01:57 AM

nice pics! truck looks like it's going to be killer!

bluex · 12-12-2009, 02:33 AM

Sweet truck. Got mine the same way, three years later though.

Can you show how you mounted your seats?

BIG10 · 12-12-2009, 02:37 AM

Subscribed fo sho!

79gmc5.3 · 12-12-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bluex

Sweet truck. Got mine the same way, three years later though.

Can you show how you mounted your seats?

The floor had to be cut and lowered 4 1/2 to 5 inches. Gas tank had be relocated to where spare tire was. The guy who did my paint and body was like Bob a "FREAK" when it comes to cutting and welding and making it looking factory.

bluex · 12-13-2009, 11:00 AM

Wow, thats some serious nice work.

Thanks for the pics.

Normy71 · 12-13-2009, 11:17 AM

Good Job!!
Looking for all the help I can get on my 5.3 swap and good luck on your swap!
Subscribed

79gmc5.3 · 12-13-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Normy71

Good Job!!
Looking for all the help I can get on my 5.3 swap and good luck on your swap!
Subscribed

Bob aka "Glock" has a lot of great info on his thread and I will pass along any thing I learn, what to do and what not to do.

79gmc5.3 · 12-14-2009, 09:06 PM

Ok here it is...........

ghettoluxury · 12-14-2009, 09:17 PM

gotta love the 6.0

menace121978 · 12-14-2009, 10:01 PM

hessian18 · 12-15-2009, 02:42 AM

Sweeet !!!!

I will be watching this one !!

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 03:00 AM

subscribed

smokedat · 12-15-2009, 03:03 AM

what seats did you use?

silvereagle07 · 12-15-2009, 08:40 AM

That engine is clean. The truck looks great. You'll love the 6.0L power.

menace121978 · 12-15-2009, 09:41 AM

man, i've been looking over your pictures and have a few questions?

1st can we see more?

but seriously, is that a custom piece of chrome that runs on the back side of the cab? and what did you do to that floor in the #12 post? i know you said it was lowered... but i'd like some details because that looks really good with those seats! looks factory....

and btw what mounts are you going with for the ls??

Jonboy · 12-15-2009, 10:05 AM

X2 on more pics. I would really like to see one of the colors together. Looks really good in the little bit we can see!

79gmc5.3 · 12-15-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

man, i've been looking over your pictures and have a few questions?

1st can we see more?

but seriously, is that a custom piece of chrome that runs on the back side of the cab? and what did you do to that floor in the #12 post? i know you said it was lowered... but i'd like some details because that looks really good with those seats! looks factory....

and btw what mounts are you going with for the ls??

Dennis the cab chrome is from LMC truck. The floor is the brain child of the guy (Max Craft) who did my paint and body. He is truly an artist. He positioned the seats and cut slots in the floor pan. positioned 4" channel to the right height and welded it in with sheet metal around it to close it off. He drilled holes on the channel and welded in studs to bolt them down. The seats are from a 2001 Sierra.

As for what engine mounts, I'm not sure any suggestions? I am in the planning stage now. still collecting parts. So I need all the help I can get on who to do the wiring harness, ECM re-flash, engine mounts, trans mount, Do i need a new trans crossmember or can I relocate? So all who have gone before me, lets here what you used..... Thanks in advance!!!!

12-11-2009, 02:44 PM	#2
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12-11-2009, 04:02 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Heck yeah man, dive right in. There is WAY more than enough knowlegeable and helpful people on this forum willing to help. Cant wait to start one myself. __________________ --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.

12-11-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap cant wait to see some progress on this. those 6.0's are no joke.

12-11-2009, 10:31 PM	#6
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap here goes another!!! right on man... congrats on the big decision. you have to understand though... Bob's a FREAK! he can make cutting up a dash in a '68 look like just another day at the office! __________________ "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

12-12-2009, 01:08 AM	#7
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap This is my truck. It was the 1st truck my dad bought new 1979 GMC Sierra 305 2bbl. He loved this truck. He passed away in 1996 and my mom asked me to take it a couple of years ago, been working on it ever since. Here are a few pics Attached Images __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

12-10-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Ok guys I am taking the step to start my 6.0l swap. Thanks to this forum and all of the great input from you guys who have gone before me, I am taking the first step. Tomorrow I am picking up a 6.0l 4l60e from a 2003 GMC Denali with 45K. So I am going to need alot of help. I OK with turning wrenches but this computer stuff scares me __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

12-12-2009, 01:17 AM	#8
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap more pics Attached Images __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

12-12-2009, 01:57 AM	#9
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12-12-2009, 02:33 AM	#10
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12-13-2009, 11:00 AM	#13
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Wow, thats some serious nice work. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

12-13-2009, 11:17 AM	#14
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Good Job!! Looking for all the help I can get on my 5.3 swap and good luck on your swap! Subscribed __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-14-2009, 09:06 PM	#16
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Ok here it is........... Attached Images __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

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12-15-2009, 02:42 AM	#19
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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap man, i've been looking over your pictures and have a few questions? 1st can we see more? but seriously, is that a custom piece of chrome that runs on the back side of the cab? and what did you do to that floor in the #12 post? i know you said it was lowered... but i'd like some details because that looks really good with those seats! looks factory.... and btw what mounts are you going with for the ls?? __________________ "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

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