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79gmc5.3 12-10-2009 11:16 PM

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

palposity 12-11-2009 02:44 PM

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Subscribing.....

STOCKISH 12-11-2009 04:02 PM

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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 (Post 3668961)
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

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

menace121978 12-11-2009 10:31 PM

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:metal: 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

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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:gmc2:

79gmc5.3 12-12-2009 01:17 AM

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more pics

69face 12-12-2009 01:57 AM

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nice pics! truck looks like it's going to be killer!:metal:;)

bluex 12-12-2009 02:33 AM

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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

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Subscribed fo sho!

79gmc5.3 12-12-2009 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bluex (Post 3669984)
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

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Wow, thats some serious nice work.


Thanks for the pics.

Normy71 12-13-2009 11:17 AM

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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 (Post 3672369)
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

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Ok here it is...........:smoke:

ghettoluxury 12-14-2009 09:17 PM

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gotta love the 6.0

menace121978 12-14-2009 10:01 PM

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:metal:

hessian18 12-15-2009 02:42 AM

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Sweeet !!!!


I will be watching this one !!

smokedat 12-15-2009 03:00 AM

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subscribed :ito:

smokedat 12-15-2009 03:03 AM

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what seats did you use?

silvereagle07 12-15-2009 08:40 AM

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

menace121978 12-15-2009 09:41 AM

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

1st can we see more?:lol:

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

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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 (Post 3675879)
man, i've been looking over your pictures and have a few questions?

1st can we see more?:lol:

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!!!!


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