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**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-27-2022, 10:33 PM

Found a decent project!

**Steeveedee** · 07-27-2022, 10:47 PM

I love that color combo! I'm curious about the rectangular headlight bezels. Or is it past my bed time? I did wake up at 4:30 AM...

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-27-2022, 11:10 PM

You have me curious now! Lol

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-28-2022, 01:49 PM

More pics

**kev2809** · 07-28-2022, 05:09 PM

someone lost interest? looks like a great truck

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-28-2022, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

someone lost interest? looks like a great truck

Yea, he ended up getting a 1972 blazer and put it on marketplace.

72Teeroy · 07-29-2022, 06:44 AM

Nice truck congratulations

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-31-2022, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72Teeroy

Nice truck congratulations

Thanks, I'm excited to get started on it!

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 09:51 PM

Here are some updates, this was done a couple months ago but better late than never. The previous owner had a big block in it and must have had the wrong headers. He clearanced the a arms instead of getting the correct ones.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 09:55 PM

The front crossmember was from a 1978 square body with some type of Diesel engine in it. Kinda looked like an Oldsmobile motor

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 09:59 PM

Here is where I mounted the 1990 Jeep Wrangler fuel tank with a 1993 Chevy blazer sending unit and walbro fuel pump.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 10:02 PM

5.3 LS swap going in!

**Getter-Done** · 11-20-2022, 10:08 PM

Carl

I missed this thread.

Great looking project

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 10:18 PM

Thanks Dwayne!

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 10:35 PM

5.3 after a re-ring and new bearings! The th400 is in the background beside the mower

**Louisvillekytruck** · 11-20-2022, 10:46 PM

Carl nice truck

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 10:48 PM

First start up, I had a video but I can’t post it.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Louisvillekytruck

Carl nice truck

Thanks Kenny

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-20-2022, 11:01 PM

A little something to try and get the stance right, I also had to get the saggy torched springs off of it anyway.

**68 C10 Driver** · 11-22-2022, 07:56 PM

Excellent work, Carl. What plans do you have for the truck? Daily driver?

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-22-2022, 08:33 PM

Yea, I have been daily driving it for about a month now. I wanted the LS swap to be as simple as possible but now I wish I would have put an overdrive transmission in it. Reason being is the fuel mileage isn’t what I’d like it to be with the th400. I didn’t want to change the speedo over to electric because of cost but now with fuel it would have easily paid for itself. I have the 71 (Henry) that I’m building to be a show truck and my intentions with this truck was to fix it up to be a daily driver and sell for a profit.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 01-29-2023, 09:53 AM

Just putting up and updated picture of the project

Warrens69GMC · 01-29-2023, 07:27 PM

That's nice looking. Good job!

**kev2809** · 01-29-2023, 08:05 PM

looks great!

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 01-29-2023, 10:39 PM

Thanks guys

07-27-2022, 10:33 PM	#1
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Another project! Found a decent project! Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build. Last edited by CarlsLQ9SS; 07-27-2022 at 11:56 PM.

07-27-2022, 10:47 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Another project! I love that color combo! I'm curious about the rectangular headlight bezels. Or is it past my bed time? I did wake up at 4:30 AM... __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-27-2022, 11:10 PM	#3
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! You have me curious now! Lol __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

07-28-2022, 01:49 PM	#4
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! More pics Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

07-28-2022, 05:09 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: Another project! someone lost interest? looks like a great truck __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

07-29-2022, 06:44 AM	#7
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: Another project! Nice truck congratulations

11-20-2022, 09:51 PM	#9
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! Here are some updates, this was done a couple months ago but better late than never. The previous owner had a big block in it and must have had the wrong headers. He clearanced the a arms instead of getting the correct ones. Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

11-20-2022, 09:55 PM	#10
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! The front crossmember was from a 1978 square body with some type of Diesel engine in it. Kinda looked like an Oldsmobile motor __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

11-20-2022, 09:59 PM	#11
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! Here is where I mounted the 1990 Jeep Wrangler fuel tank with a 1993 Chevy blazer sending unit and walbro fuel pump. Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

11-20-2022, 10:02 PM	#12
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! 5.3 LS swap going in! Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

11-20-2022, 10:08 PM	#13
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,699	Re: Another project! Carl I missed this thread. Great looking project __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-20-2022, 10:18 PM	#14
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! Thanks Dwayne! __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

11-20-2022, 10:35 PM	#15
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! 5.3 after a re-ring and new bearings! The th400 is in the background beside the mower Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build. Last edited by CarlsLQ9SS; 11-20-2022 at 10:40 PM.

11-20-2022, 10:46 PM	#16
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,204	Re: Another project! Carl nice truck

11-20-2022, 10:48 PM	#17
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! First start up, I had a video but I can’t post it. Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.



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11-20-2022, 11:01 PM	#19
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! A little something to try and get the stance right, I also had to get the saggy torched springs off of it anyway. Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

11-22-2022, 07:56 PM	#20
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 619	Re: Another project! Excellent work, Carl. What plans do you have for the truck? Daily driver?

11-22-2022, 08:33 PM	#21
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! Yea, I have been daily driving it for about a month now. I wanted the LS swap to be as simple as possible but now I wish I would have put an overdrive transmission in it. Reason being is the fuel mileage isn’t what I’d like it to be with the th400. I didn’t want to change the speedo over to electric because of cost but now with fuel it would have easily paid for itself. I have the 71 (Henry) that I’m building to be a show truck and my intentions with this truck was to fix it up to be a daily driver and sell for a profit. __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

01-29-2023, 09:53 AM	#22
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! Just putting up and updated picture of the project Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

01-29-2023, 07:27 PM	#23
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Another project! That's nice looking. Good job!

01-29-2023, 08:05 PM	#24
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: Another project! looks great! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-29-2023, 10:39 PM	#25
CarlsLQ9SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,160	Re: Another project! Thanks guys __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

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