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Saturday morning was a bit cooler than Friday afternoon…

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Started out the day by bending the transmission lines, and creating the inverted flare for the line connections.

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I modified one of the transmission mounting brackets from the 5.3L to use on the new setup.

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Finally, I dirt dobbered a temporary exhaust system together.. This will work until I can get it to a muffler shop. I decided to leave the dirt on the mufflers.. I think you should always have something old from the past…

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Got some pictures of it moved outside while I sweep the shop..

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My PCM arrived late yesterday.. This week I will be working on building a driver’s side battery box, getting the relays ready for the fuel pump and fans. With a little luck, I might be able to fire the engine up next weekend..

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Thanks Mike.. I am trying to get caught up with you.. :-)

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Thanks... I hope so....

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Looking better and better, what size exhaust are you running, lots of room for it. I have 3" on my 71 4x4, pretty tight in some places but works, need it for the Big block. Nice temp, here it is -17c on a warm day, was -36c last week for almost 3 days, rather rough. it's getting closer to spring though.

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2 1/4" is what is on there now.. I will go with 2 1/2" when I take it to the muffler shop... The weather here has been very mild.. It was 68 Friday...

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I will start my resto on my 72 K10 SWB stepside within the next month or so and wanted to thank you for posting so many pics. They surely take the guess work out of alot that I want to do to mine. Keep the pics a coming!!! Great work and awesome truck!!!

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Thanks... Sometimes I worry that I post to many pictures... Hope what I have done so far helps..

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Nice work. Lost of good and detailed information.

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You can never have too many pictures. We are guys, we need visuals :metal:
Nice progress Mark! All the custom hard lines look better than factory.
Diggin the dobber exhaust too.

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Thanks....

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True..... Thanks for the comment on the lines.. I am not 100% happy with them, but they will work... ;)

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On the frame you used POR15, can you spray it or do you have to brush it? Are you happy with the results? It seems as if that paint offers a good long lasting protection, just not wanting to brush it if possible. I have used a brand called "Master Series" before with much success just havent used POR15. Your comments will be greatly appreciated.

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I brushed it on.. it self levels as it dries. I believe others have sprayed it on with success. I am very pleased with POR15. I did have some runs, but that was due to me getting in a hurry. It creates a very strong bond to the metal. I had to remove the bump stops on my truck and I think the POR15 was holding them tighter than the rivets.

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Thanks a ton! I went out to my 72 today and give it the once over. Sort of preparing on how its gonna get tore down and such and what needs to be fixed. Man you are way ahead of me for sure. I have a few projects in the works right now so the truck is at least a month out on the tear down. I have a 408LS engine being built right now for the 69 Camaro, once that is in I am full force on the truck. Your thread is giving me the itch to start but after a few projects I have learned to do one at a time or nothing will get accomplished. Thanks for being an inspiration and keep the pics a coming!!!

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Thanks tsnow..... I have started looking for a 1st gen Camaro for my next project... I am sure this project will last another few months.. but it is never to early to start looking...

Good luck on finishing up your current project and moving forward on the 72.

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Wiring -

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Frame is looking great! Nice work!

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Thanks... Soon I will have to start on the cab.... wish me luck..

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Nice work on the wiring diagram. You know you're going to have to show me how to do my fans. Thanks again for the O2 sensor connector and install:metal:

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I am very impressed. How many builds have you done? I am in the process of my second restoration, but I can tell you know what you are doing. Just the idea of installing a LS engine is daunting. Thanks for all the pictures and the knowledge you are passing on.

Here is mine http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltspr...7628925019747/

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Thanks for the comments..

This is my first build... I have done a lot of mechanic work in the past (long ago) and a couple of engine swaps.. So I am learning as I go... this forum and the people on it are great resources... I would not be this far along without them…

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Hey Mark, your cooler lines looked great!! I was wondering where you got your wiring diagram??? (I'm a little concerned)

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It's alive...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hooked up the PCM. powered up the fuse panel.. hit the starter.. started right up.... sounds good..

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Thanks fakerwade.. Which wiring diagram.. the one in showing my fuse box and relays? It is something I created based on the factory wiring diagram.. What is you concern?

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Nothing too major,,, it's been a while since I worked for GM so things may have changed. First thing that jumped out on me was that the fuel pump relay was activated by sending power from the PCM to the relay, usually that leg of a fuel pump relay has "key on" power and the relay is activated by the PCM closing the ground to the ground leg of the relay. The second thing was the use of a 20 amp fuse to the PCM through the "hot all the time" side of the fuse box. That power feed to the PCM is simply for memory retention and requires very little amperage to maintain. The 10 amp fuse should probably go there and the 20 amp fuse should go to the "key on" side of the fuse box for the actual power up of the PCM. Like I said, I may be wrong, glad to hear you got it running!! ;)