Old Yeller's new heart-5.3/4l60 swap!

[Low Elco]

More Yeller pics can be seen Here- I'm the guy in the cowboy hat.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...21#post6835321

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

. Did the drop in half the time it took to do the BJ's. ]

This just doesn't sound right....

[Xeen]

The truck really looks great, the truck that got first must have really been something special to beat you guys.

[nlped]

Truck looks fantastic. The striping makes the engine cover really pop. Great job!!!

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

This just doesn't sound right....

Wondered how long it was gonna take for someone to catch that. Heh, heh, heh...

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by Xeen

The truck really looks great, the truck that got first must have really been something special to beat you guys.

Thanks Brian. The other guy had really nice wheels, and a wood bed.

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by Xeen

The truck really looks great, the truck that got first must have really been something special to beat you guys.

Originally Posted by nlped

Truck looks fantastic. The striping makes the engine cover really pop. Great job!!!

Thanks Ed. I like it too.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

This just doesn't sound right....

I thought the same thing....

Excellent work Chip ! I'm amazed at how fast you got through all these tricky little things. Keep the pictures coming.

[Jonboy]

Looking good, Chip!

[jlsanborn]

Awesome job boys and congrats on the trophy! Yeller looks fantastic and I'm glad to hear Boppa is roddin' around in it. BBT looks sharp too!!

[Low Elco]

Thanks Guys! I'm not through all of them yet, but at least he's got it at home and he can drive it and enjoy it while we pick at day projects. That was the goal. Saw a set of ET Vintage V's this weekend that would look AWESOME on it.

[NEWFISHER]

Nice work on the relay pack. I like the use of the OE parts

[Indian113]

This truck looks good in Pictures BUT you have to see it in Person to really appreciate it! Glad I got to meet you and your Dad and you son's. I had a Blast and will be back next year.

[jlsanborn]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Nice work on the relay pack. I like the use of the OE parts

I agree 100%!!

Back a few, I commented "doin it on the cheap", which probably wasn't the best choice of words. What I meant was that they researched it thoroughly, used the best "swap" parts for the right price, spent bux where it was needed, took the time to do it right, traded some favors and pulled off one of the cleanest LS plants we'll see (all while doing a full suspension overhaul on the daily driver - in a garage).

The artwork on the cover is awesome!!! Assume you got that done while at the Nat's?

Chip is the real-deal enthusiast and knows how to get it done!

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Nice work on the relay pack. I like the use of the OE parts

It works, and it's cheap enough. I will say that not all relay pigtails are the same. Look for the ones with fat wires, and take the time to split the harness and get as muuuuuch of the wiring on the tails as you can. Get the '88-91 power center off the firewall, and again, take the fusible links and as much wire as you can get with it. I just cut 'em not thinking, and wound up using the hell out of them. PM Skymangs on here for the truck intake mods he does to get the harness in the dash, it's slick.

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by Indian113

This truck looks good in Pictures BUT you have to see it in Person to really appreciate it! Glad I got to meet you and your Dad and you son's. I had a Blast and will be back next year.

Thanks, I appreciate it. It was great to meet you and your wife, I really enjoyed it. Hope to see you next year.

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

I agree 100%!!

Back a few, I commented "doin it on the cheap", which probably wasn't the best choice of words. What I meant was that they researched it thoroughly, used the best "swap" parts for the right price, spent bux where it was needed, took the time to do it right, traded some favors and pulled off one of the cleanest LS plants we'll see (all while doing a full suspension overhaul on the daily driver - in a garage).

The artwork on the cover is awesome!!! Assume you got that done while at the Nat's?

Chip is the real-deal enthusiast and knows how to get it done!

I appreciate the props, John, but the credit for all the low budget stuff goes to Eric. I can't thank him and his Rusty truck enough. He has been invaluable throughout this process.

Thanks also for the Striping props. Mark Ripley did it at the Nats. Boppa wanted me to do it, and I can, but Mark did a muuuuuuch better job than I could ever hope to do at a more than fair price. The cool part is, he was really stoked about the cover and the whole truck as well.

Thanks again, everyone.

[boynton]

Somehow I wasn't subscribed to this one. Guess I am now. This looks very nice. I like the engine cover touches.

[Low Elco]

Thanks a lot! Yours is coming along nicely.

[Bomp]

Wow! Been gone for a bit and got caught back up.

If my I6 don't work I am definitely going your route.

Nice Nice Nice

[Low Elco]

Thanks Greg! Do it, you won't regret it.

[GAc10boy]

Spindles and Mc Gaughy struts with 3 rings in front, factory 1.5" lift block removed and 2" shackle in the back. Much mo betta.
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What wheels are these? I feel like they are factory GM wheels but can't place it. Really look great!

Love Old Yeller, too! Nice work on the LS swap.

[Low Elco]

Chinese copy Escalade wheels. 285 and 305 Nexen Roadian tires. Very happy with them so far. Here's a link-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/22-Chrome-Ca...8f4298&vxp=mtr

I'm surprised, I've had several positive comments and compliments on it so far.

Thanks for the props!

[aotte1]

For my PM to you, here is photo of truck trying to find build on, thought this might help?? I think the owner lives in Washington state.

Les

[Low Elco]

Ah! Here ya go- Markeb01 is his handle. Great guy.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502