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Getting closer........But........I found more "Dirt" !!!........Sheesh.......Does it ever end...In these "B" body LS swap's......the rear trans cross member needs to get moved back 2 1/4".....so.....I cut the frame mounts out and will re-weld them in position as required upon install..........Got the engine mounts installed and also the engine and transmission harnesses........Next......Get the drivetrain in the Car......Here are some Pic's
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Plug and Play [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
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WOW, I did not realize my car was that DIRTY. I'm going to end up with some kind of a DIRT complex now and probably have to seek professional help. Sorry for making the mess in your garage. It looks "GOODER" everyday.
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More new parts for your car are showing up @ Kens door everyday.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">More new parts for your car are showing up @ Kens door everyday. </div></div>
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That's the smallest tool box I've ever seen. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]
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Moved a couple steps forward today........Got the trans cross member frame mounts cut off the frame and the frame cleaned up and ready for welding them in their new position.....and Dave and Gary stopped over to help get the engine in the car.........Got it in and installed the trans cross member , then got everything in position and Brent was there to weld the frame mounts in their new position......started to separate out all the wires and got the Headers installed........Moving along..........
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You could of at least loaned him the yellow Impala while you have his apart....... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]
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The LS Garage and Crew [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could of at least loaned him the yellow Impala while you have his apart....... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] </div></div>
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That '65 is gonna be killer when it's done. Already looks great.
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All I can say is "WOW !!!!!!!!!". That LS Motor sure looks like it belongs there. THANKS go out first and foremost to Ken. And also Gary, Dave, Brent and last but not least, Charley. "WOW !!!!!!!!"
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very slick car Keith
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The new Alternator showed up today.....so...I decided to get the accessory drive system installed today....Got the Alternator side finished.....started on the Compressor side and realized we didn't order the belt tensioner........Ordered one (Be here Monday).........so.....I decided to get the A/C condenser and Radiator installed.......Moving right along
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Very exciting.....looking fantastic [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]
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Ken, what front drive system your using, and where did you get it ? Thanks,Roger
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Had a little spare time today.........Got the Starter in........got the Fuel line installed up to the fuel filter on the firewall (one fitting short of finishing of course).......and believe it or not .....the Tensioner assy for the belt drive I ordered from Amazon was delivered today (Sunday).......So...I put it on and installed the compressor.....Just need to get the proper belt.......A little bit every day
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Looking great!
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I was going to take a Break for a day and get other stuff done today........Walked into the garage and as I looked at the firewall........(LOL.....can't leave stuff alone ya' Know).......I was unhappy with one of the screws that was holding the A/C firewall plate in position.......Darn !!!........Went in the house and that dam screw was haunting me.......went back out and removed the inner fender panel again and got it fixed correctly..........and I also got all the A/C lines fit and made ........get them crimped tomorrow......
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Got the Front drive set-up finished today........Put the crimped A/C lines on and evacuated the system.....Held 30 lbs vacuum.......dug thru the box of Radiator hose pieces and was able to get a bottom hose pieced together......need to do the Auto store torture for the upper one.......the Driveshaft was finished, went and picked it up and installed it.......The old driveshaft couldn't be shortened because of the reduced diameters..........picked up heater hose parts and started on the air intake......
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Love it! Can't wait!
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Getting closer!!
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Ken, I've gott'a ask--
How in the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">HELL</span></span> do you manage to find the time to own/run a business <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">and</span></span> build not only your <span style="font-style: italic">own</span> projects, but all these projects for others at the same time?!? Do you have a clone?--doppleganger?--time machine? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] |
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He is OLD SCHOOL, they get it done....and done right [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, I've gott'a ask--
How in the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">HELL</span></span> do you manage to find the time to own/run a business <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">and</span></span> build not only your <span style="font-style: italic">own</span> projects, but all these projects for others at the same time?!? Do you have a clone?--doppleganger?--time machine? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] </div></div> He has two Sons in the business that are happy when he is gone. |
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Not to mention a wife with a large purse who keeps leaving it laying around and who is also happy when he is not in her face. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]
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I've made a lot of progress........But......Photobucket seems to have some issues and I can't post any pictures.........Darn !!!!!
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O.k.........Update......Got the fuel line completed......new spark plug wires to clear the headers.....upper and lower Radiator hoses pieced together and installed.....and the air inlet system is completed and installed.......Steam line and heater hoses will be completed today........PCV system and Power Steering hose are about all that's left to do in the engine compartment other than wiring.....Here are some pic's
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Looks great!
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Got all the heater hoses hooked up along with the steam port line.......Filled the system with coolant....no Leaks........started filling the trans with fluid also.....Monday I'll deal with the power steering lines and reservoir.......Then Wiring........Getting closer....We might be able to save this "Beater".......now that we knocked all the dirt off of it !!!!!......Just say'in !!!
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Work good -- go long way!! TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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I have been asked by a few people to compile a list of parts required to to a "B" body LS swap.......I'll try...............LOL.....
GM Connect and Cruise assy or equivalent ........The GM set-up consists of mostly everything needed (engine , trans, torque converter, sensors, harnesses, engine and trans controllers, O2 sensors and Bungs, Etc) Motor Mount adaptor plates that raise the engine 5/8" to clear the cross member (made by me.....If interested PM me) generic plates won't work Holley 302-1 Pan Kwik Performance front drive set-up GM starter I like to use a 2006 GTO 140Amp alternator (jumper cable 4 pin to 2 pin) from Speartech Classic Auto Air heat and A/C retro kit Recommended to get a Aluminum LS Radiator assy with dual fans (your choice) Dakota Digital VHX gauges Dakota Digital Fan Controller Dakota Digital OBD module to feed the gauges directly from the ECM you will need to move your Trans Cross member frame mounts back to suit your drive shaft will need to be shortened or made new A new fuel system will be needed......Tanks makes an economical set-up including Tank, Fuel Pump, Fuel level sender, and filter regulator....or you can go with advanced technology using a Ricks tank set-up with a Vaporworx pump controller New fuel lines and fittings Probably forgot a lot but I will update as I remember |
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No pictures today.......But.....I got a couple of hours in today on getting the wiring started......finished up wiring up the Heater/ A/C blower motor.....moved the control lever......starting blowing air and the different speeds worked also.......Sheesh !!!........Hooked up the starter circuit......turned the key and the engine turned over........Humm !!!......Maybe this car stuff isn't that hard after all.....LOL......got the ECM and Fuse mount issues figured out.......I'll make the mounts tomorrow.......Then the straw that broke the camels back.........I was running the new Dakota Digital Fuel Sender wires and fuel pump wires up to the dash following the factory wire route.......when I got to feeding the wires up and over the rear axle assy and up thru the original opening.........when I got out from under the car I noticed I had some dirt on my arms...........Sheesh !!!.......That's it.........Done for the day ..........
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DIRT!@#$ Dammit Jim!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]
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Man !!!!!!!!!! All this talk about how dirty my car is. Now some of my buddies who have been following Ken's progress on this site are calling me "PIG PEN". GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ !!!!!!!!!!!! I'll never live this down.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KM265S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man !!!!!!!!!! All this talk about how dirty my car is. Now some of my buddies who have been following Ken's progress on this site are calling me "PIG PEN". GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ !!!!!!!!!!!! I'll never live this down. </div></div>
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So........We did a lot of driving back and fort to the hydraulic hose shop......first to find the correct fittings.....(11/16-18 flared at the box and 16MM "O" ring on the pump) then fit the line and then Crimped....Got the pressure side installed then installed the reservoir and return lines.....added fluid and again......no leaks.....
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