decided to start thread here. plans were to drop in 6.0/4l80e. then ran across a 5.3 with harness/acc/ecm only thing missing was started got it for $300 and was able to sell the old 350 for $300 so worked out good. also original plans was to static drop but now its getting bagged but will not lay frame or anything just still want to use it as a truck and get it down a bit

here is the day i bought it



after a good wash


front cap and engine out the way


bed off


springs out, this is close to where ride height will be



frame notch





test fit engine




got lucky and the gut removed frame mounts with engine so saved me few dollars on adaptors


started to box in


got the cab off

 

replacing cab corners, filling marker lights, stake pockets and filling holes from trim





got frame primed not sure if i want to paint it or leave it like that truck will be satin black


picked up new fuel tank for same year blazer to mount under bed to get the orinal tank out the cab got good deal on it off craigslist


ordered all new front suspention parts few days ago hope to get a arms primed tomorrow and install them along with priming rear end and trailing arms with new bushing so i can have rolling chassis again

 

I bought a 72 shortbox years ago. I have always planned a 4.8/5.3 with atleast 1 turbo. This looks like it will be a fun project. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

nice project i just got rid of my 84 c10 lwb bout a yr. ago o how i miss it but it was time for something new. i wanted to do a 5.3 but never got around to it.

 

Looks great man, i had a 69 mint cond. general lee orange and sold it as a roller for 600$!! still makes me sick to this day, but when u need money u have no choice!

 

Keep us posted on your progress, I had a 71 just like yours for about 20 years. I sure do miss it now seeing guys stick the LS engines in them. Good luck on it.

 

hey man, id love to come check this out. i was about to ask about boxing the frame in by the notch, but you took care of that like a pro

im always riding around, and willing to lend a hand.

i love a CLASSIC LS build

 

Cool project man. I had a 68 and a 72, loved them just didn't haul the family well when we grew to 5. Keep up the good work.

 

got rear end and front a arms primed. also got front bag plated cut out need to finish drilling holes to mount them them prime them. was able to get rear end back mounted for last time

 

Wow that's some verry fine washing went from white to yellow..lol
Your deff on a roll and on to a good build..