1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-23-2014, 05:55 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forum but not a rookie. I thought I would share the build of my shop truck. I bought Lowered without the semi rims and intierior. The truck used to have a 350sbc with a sm465 4 speed transmission. I'm now in the process of swapping to a L92 6.2L LS engine (2009 Escalade engine) backed by an 4L80E.

ivorton74 · 03-23-2014, 08:50 PM

sweet...will be watching this one!

1badgmc · 03-23-2014, 09:02 PM

That'd be a nice transplant for my crew as well. I'm in for the outcome.

joe231 · 03-23-2014, 09:30 PM

Me too!!

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-23-2014, 11:00 PM

Thanks for the complements, the swap is going very smoothly other than waiting on parts to show up (story of my life!). I built the exhaust with the last motor but to support this motor and long tube headers. I built it out of entirely left over bends and straits I had around form previous jobs. lol

TheBlueBomber · 03-24-2014, 09:03 AM

Awesome! I'm in!!

**truckfan** · 03-24-2014, 10:39 AM

daddy like

bowtieguy79 · 03-24-2014, 11:09 AM

oh nice!

*nekkidhillbilly* · 03-24-2014, 11:35 AM

gonna run good

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-24-2014, 02:09 PM

It should run really strong! I do a lot of the L92's in muscle cars but usually delete the VVT. In this case I want to keep it for the fuel mileage and I might put a pair of turbos on it later so I can really tune it with the VVT. I tig welded the original steering box side of the power steering box to the L92 side of the power steering line as you can see here....

ivorton74 · 03-24-2014, 02:22 PM

I thought i saw the word " turbo"...i did i did!!! That truck will be a beast when its done fo sure

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-24-2014, 08:18 PM

Very nice truck! It definitely looks sweet with the semi wheels! The new power plant should be sweet too!

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-25-2014, 01:56 AM

Here's a shot of the exhaust done on the old engine.

Still waiting on parts but until then Here's a another truck I'm building for a customer. I'll start a thread once I get cooking on it again

And a buddy's truck we've been toying with for a while. LS6 with AFR heads cam and T56 super sleeper!

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-25-2014, 07:58 PM

I got the engine harness today! Still waiting on the TCM and ECM. Also got the drive shaft shorted and new carrier.

ivorton74 · 03-25-2014, 08:04 PM

cant see the pics

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-28-2014, 04:48 PM

Swap complete other than replacing the inner trans harness. I even got the AC hooked up and charged as AC is a must in Florida.

mattcrp1 · 03-29-2014, 03:16 PM

Awesome swap.

mattcrp1 · 03-29-2014, 03:17 PM

What rear rims do you have on this rig?

plumbers crack · 03-30-2014, 07:33 AM

Dam that was fast, one perk about being a shop owner.

Are you running inner fenders with those wheels and drop?

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-30-2014, 12:24 PM

Thanks, It's been the easiest swap I've done to date. The truck runs accuride inner rims that have been faced to bring the outer in a little closer and its also more narrow so I don't have any clearance issues on the inner wheel house. The outer and fronts are alcoa's

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-30-2014, 12:29 PM

It doesn't have inner fenders yet but I have a brand new set I will be trying. If those don't fit I will make a set out of sheet metal.

79azc10 · 03-30-2014, 12:32 PM

Nice truck

ivorton74 · 03-30-2014, 05:23 PM

U should post a vid so we could see it running

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-30-2014, 08:33 PM

Could someone tell me how to without uploading it to photobucket or youtube?

MuscleCarDynamics · 03-30-2014, 09:08 PM

Screw it, I uploaded it to youtube. I'll get some burnout videos done when I get the transmission retuned. Here's the link.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3DCoNNPfkA

03-23-2014, 05:55 PM	#1
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Hi, I'm new to the forum but not a rookie. I thought I would share the build of my shop truck. I bought Lowered without the semi rims and intierior. The truck used to have a 350sbc with a sm465 4 speed transmission. I'm now in the process of swapping to a L92 6.2L LS engine (2009 Escalade engine) backed by an 4L80E. __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-23-2014, 08:50 PM	#2
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion sweet...will be watching this one! __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

03-23-2014, 09:02 PM	#3
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion That'd be a nice transplant for my crew as well. I'm in for the outcome. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

03-23-2014, 09:30 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Me too!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-23-2014, 11:00 PM	#5
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Thanks for the complements, the swap is going very smoothly other than waiting on parts to show up (story of my life!). I built the exhaust with the last motor but to support this motor and long tube headers. I built it out of entirely left over bends and straits I had around form previous jobs. lol __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-24-2014, 09:03 AM	#6
TheBlueBomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 816	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Awesome! I'm in!! __________________ Austin 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale - Carolina K10 - My 4.8L Twin turbo build - Project Short Stroke - Instagram - TheBlueBomber1996

03-24-2014, 10:39 AM	#7
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion daddy like __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

03-24-2014, 11:09 AM	#8
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion oh nice! __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

03-24-2014, 11:35 AM	#9
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion gonna run good

03-24-2014, 02:09 PM	#10
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion It should run really strong! I do a lot of the L92's in muscle cars but usually delete the VVT. In this case I want to keep it for the fuel mileage and I might put a pair of turbos on it later so I can really tune it with the VVT. I tig welded the original steering box side of the power steering box to the L92 side of the power steering line as you can see here.... __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-24-2014, 02:22 PM	#11
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion I thought i saw the word " turbo"...i did i did!!! That truck will be a beast when its done fo sure __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

03-24-2014, 08:18 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Very nice truck! It definitely looks sweet with the semi wheels! The new power plant should be sweet too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-25-2014, 01:56 AM	#13
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Here's a shot of the exhaust done on the old engine. Still waiting on parts but until then Here's a another truck I'm building for a customer. I'll start a thread once I get cooking on it again And a buddy's truck we've been toying with for a while. LS6 with AFR heads cam and T56 super sleeper! __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-25-2014, 07:58 PM	#14
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion I got the engine harness today! Still waiting on the TCM and ECM. Also got the drive shaft shorted and new carrier. __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-25-2014, 08:04 PM	#15
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion cant see the pics __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)



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03-28-2014, 04:48 PM	#16
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Swap complete other than replacing the inner trans harness. I even got the AC hooked up and charged as AC is a must in Florida. __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-29-2014, 03:16 PM	#17
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Awesome swap. __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

03-29-2014, 03:17 PM	#18
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion What rear rims do you have on this rig? __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

03-30-2014, 07:33 AM	#19
plumbers crack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Ont Canada Posts: 65	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Dam that was fast, one perk about being a shop owner. Are you running inner fenders with those wheels and drop? __________________ 1990 GMC R35 CC dually, VE cummins, 47RH 2005 Silverado ecsb, 5.3, 2/4 drop, daily work wagon 2000 Yukon xl, 5.3 all stock, wife's truck 2007 Yukon Denali, 6.2 back up truck

03-30-2014, 12:24 PM	#20
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Thanks, It's been the easiest swap I've done to date. The truck runs accuride inner rims that have been faced to bring the outer in a little closer and its also more narrow so I don't have any clearance issues on the inner wheel house. The outer and fronts are alcoa's __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-30-2014, 12:29 PM	#21
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion It doesn't have inner fenders yet but I have a brand new set I will be trying. If those don't fit I will make a set out of sheet metal. __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-30-2014, 12:32 PM	#22
79azc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tucson az Posts: 171	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Nice truck

03-30-2014, 05:23 PM	#23
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion U should post a vid so we could see it running __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

03-30-2014, 08:33 PM	#24
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Could someone tell me how to without uploading it to photobucket or youtube? __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

03-30-2014, 09:08 PM	#25
MuscleCarDynamics Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 22	Re: 1977 c35 Crew Cab LS convertion Screw it, I uploaded it to youtube. I'll get some burnout videos done when I get the transmission retuned. Here's the link..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3DCoNNPfkA __________________ -1977 GMC C35 Crew cab (shop tow pig) L92/4L80E, 22" semi rims, Black leather interior -1967 Camaro Full tube chassie, Corvette Independent suspention, 440ci LS7, TKO600, Forgeline SP3P's 345/20/20 295/19/30 -06 Cadillac STS-V Intake, exhaust, Forgeline's -1986 Monte Carlo SS 383ci SBC, TKO600, Forgeline's

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