 one4dad
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06-24-21 02:06 PM - Post#2822052
In response to tommy49
Sweet. Looking good . I echo others,will you get it driving this summer?
Bill
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 tommy49
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06-24-21 04:30 PM - Post#2822055
In response to one4dad
Thanks, guys! I'm hoping too! I may put the engine & trans in tomorrow, so I can measure for a drive shaft. I'm also going to start on the engine harness. Once the harness is wired in, the front clip can go on. All the cooling & intake has already been done. I just got the cooling fan controller yesterday, so it's just finish the fan wiring. Then there's the AC plumbing. I haven't got a clue how that's going to work out. I have no plan yet.   But, it's nice to have things starting to come together.   Kat picked out the new wheels, so she keeps asking "when are we ordering the wheels" 
Edited by tommy49 on 06-24-21 08:02 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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 Keith_Knox
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06-25-21 11:37 AM - Post#2822084
In response to tommy49
Cannot wait to see you driving it.
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1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
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 whatzup
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06-30-21 01:17 PM - Post#2822382
In response to tommy49
Wow! What an inspiration! And what a support group, here and with your wife! My first car was a 52 Chevy Business Coupe. I miss it dearly.
Keep up the excellent work!
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 flatout
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06-30-21 06:51 PM - Post#2822407
In response to tommy49
I'm excited for you! That's going to be a great car.
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tommy49
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07-01-21 05:23 PM - Post#2822466
In response to flatout
Thanks,again! Another day in the shop and more parts installed. Got the engine parts back from powdercoating. Doesn't look like the same engine we pulled from our pickup. Just waiting for the new drive belt & idler pulley.
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tommy49
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07-01-21 05:29 PM - Post#2822469
In response to tommy49
Kat thought my cabinets needed some new labels, so she got me some custom magnetic signs. What a woman!! 
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tommy49
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07-05-21 05:31 AM - Post#2822634
In response to tommy49
Harness time! Spent the last 3 days reworking the old truck harness, lots of wires to remove & splice. Now I have to put the harness on the engine and add some wires because a couple components have relocated. I'll also have to add a connector to mate the engine harness to the body electrical. Then there's the cooling fan controller to wire in.  
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johnwd98
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07-05-21 06:23 AM - Post#2822635
In response to tommy49
I can appreciate the patience and planning that goes into adapting an OEM harness to fit your needs. I've done something similar and believe it's better to do it this way than to attempt making an aftermarket generic harness work the way you need it to. If I had to do it all over again, I would it the same way again. As always, good work! Your time and effort will be rewarded.
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tommy49
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07-05-21 07:43 AM - Post#2822643
In response to johnwd98
Lucky for me there's some great websites for LS swapping, lt1swap.com and ls1tech.com.
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Franks_Old_53
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07-05-21 07:50 PM - Post#2822695
In response to tommy49
Engine looks really good, those labels on the cabinets look GREAT - and that wiring looks down right scary! Awesome progress; you'll be firing that engine up soon with the progress that you're making.
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tommy49
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07-11-21 07:44 AM - Post#2823045
In response to Franks_Old_53
Thanks, David. Not much to post, got the new serpentine belt on, now it looks like an engine.
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 gcrkfrd
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07-11-21 09:44 AM - Post#2823056
In response to tommy49
Really fine ride
1952 Styleline Sedan, 62-235, Drum brakes, Manual steering, 2" Drop, 8-60 AC, Glass packs, Two Carbs, and a Cast Iron PowerGlide-
Way out behind the Old School
Half a Dozen in a Row, all it needs for Her to go.
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tommy49
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07-11-21 11:47 AM - Post#2823062
In response to gcrkfrd
Thank you!
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tommy49
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07-24-21 06:21 AM - Post#2823796
In response to tommy49
Made some big progress over the last 10 days. Finally finished modding and installed the engine harness and the engine's ready to install! The harness work left is engine to body connectors, but I need to set the front clip on for reference points. I also installed a new oil pan & dipstick. I neglected to notice the truck oil pan dropped below the crossmember and it was pointed out to me in another forum, , so I bought a pan kit.
Edited by tommy49 on 07-24-21 08:12 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Keith_Knox
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07-25-21 11:31 AM - Post#2823869
In response to tommy49
Good job as always, Tommy.
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1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
1965 Chevy II 2 door post 350 3 speed manual
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tommy49
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07-26-21 02:07 AM - Post#2823900
In response to Keith_Knox
Thanks, Keith!
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johnwd98
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07-26-21 05:06 AM - Post#2823902
In response to tommy49
Looks like things are progressing well. Good work!
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tommy49
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07-26-21 05:43 AM - Post#2823903
In response to johnwd98
Yes they are! Today's game plan is to put the trans on and put the engine in, then I can measure & order a driveshaft. Once the engine's in, I'll put the front clip on and take measurements for wheels. I'd like to use 215/75r15's on 6 or 6.5 rims, so I need measurements with the new front suspension.
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tommy49
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08-02-21 10:04 AM - Post#2824298
In response to tommy49
The engine & trans are in and I decided to rework the one piece trans crossmember I made a while back. I made it 3 pieces and it's much easier to install.
1st gen crossmember
2nd gen crossmember
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Eyetech
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 08-03-21 06:18 AM - Post#2824375
In response to tommy49
That's the way to go!
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tommy49
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08-03-21 06:50 AM - Post#2824380
In response to Eyetech
Yep! That was to way to go! Just finished putting it in. Easy peasy!
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tommy49
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08-10-21 05:50 AM - Post#2824859
In response to tommy49
Finally, the engine & trans are in and everything fits , well, almost everything. . The trans cooler ports are too close to the floor, so I'm going to modify the floor & tunnel cover for more room. I ran into this with the 700r4 cooler lines and I'm not going to screw around with them again.
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tommy49
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08-10-21 06:00 AM - Post#2824862
In response to tommy49
Here's a few more of the engine hookups. The power steering pump return tube had to be flipped 180 deg for a good hose routing. The hose kit I used was the Gotta Show 131101, pricey , but the ease of install was worth it.
Fuel line connectors
Edited by tommy49 on 08-10-21 07:42 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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johnwd98
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08-10-21 06:15 AM - Post#2824863
In response to tommy49
That hose kit sure looks like a much better quality kit than the one I bought 5 years or so ago. It may have been improved by now but, also you get what you pay for.
Looks like a tight fit at the exhaust flange outlet. Could be the camera angle.
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tommy49
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08-10-21 07:36 AM - Post#2824871
In response to johnwd98
No, it's not the camera angle, I had to make a 3/4" divot in the pipe to clear the edge of the frame. The trick is to put the pipe on the studs before the engine's in the mounts. The divot was cheaper than $500 headers.
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Keith_Knox
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08-10-21 06:03 PM - Post#2824898
In response to tommy49
Another step closer.
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1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
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johnwd98
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08-11-21 05:01 AM - Post#2824919
In response to tommy49
Even with $500 headers there's no guarantee of a perfect bolt in fit. I don't know about the new headers but, they used to be sort of a high maintenance modification.
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Franks_Old_53
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08-15-21 06:16 PM - Post#2825240
In response to tommy49
The engine and trans look fantastic, just like they belonged in there from the factory. You're making me think about ditching my 327/350 and going modern!
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tommy49
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08-16-21 09:18 AM - Post#2825284
In response to Franks_Old_53
Thanks, David , it's been a long, slow road. Doing this LS swap was a big decision and I've really done more than necessary for a swap, but, I've tried to put a lot into detail and that eats up a lot of time. For example, I just spent 2 days on this air intake bracket .
Being that you already have a V8, you have a start.
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