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suburban99 · 10-23-2014, 11:19 PM

Picked up a 2000 GMC short bed extended cab with a 5.3 and 4 speed auto.
Plan is to swap the drivetrain into my 62 c10...I plan on modding the harness and running the fuel injection and coil on plug ignition. i will be using the 5.3, tranny, radiator, steering column if possible as it is tilt, driveshaft...not using the rear end as my truck is converted to 5 bolt. Anyone got any hints?
Paid $1000 for the donor and hope to recoup some by selling off parts..

buds56 · 10-24-2014, 12:06 PM

I just finished a 5.3 swap in an S-10 and found this site.LT1 swap very helpful as far as wiring goes.
I had him reprogram the computer also.

http://lt1swap.com/index.htm

I just bought a 61 and thinking of an LS swap for it, because the s10 worked out pretty well but I haven't made up my mind yet.
Hope this helps, Bud

DLW · 10-24-2014, 02:57 PM

Nice find there..

Also, here is a dedicated LSX build section with a wealth of information too http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206..

66LSx · 10-24-2014, 09:12 PM

my 5.3L turned into a rocket ship..... you'll love it!

suburban99 · 11-02-2014, 01:30 AM

Anyone swap a newer steering column into one of our trucks?

**Palf70Step** · 11-02-2014, 08:54 AM

Nice!!

**Palf70Step** · 11-02-2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suburban99

Anyone swap a newer steering column into one of our trucks?

I know the 67-72 tilt columns are a bit smaller in diameter than our years, so you have to either modify the bracket or thicken (pad) the column some. I have not done any later than that. I have heard the years like your donner truck are way fatter and require a fair amount of work to fit the stock dash mounts.

awbrown · 11-02-2014, 09:24 PM

Darn nice looking truck for 1000.00 ............

10-23-2014, 11:19 PM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Starting my 5.3 swap soon Picked up a 2000 GMC short bed extended cab with a 5.3 and 4 speed auto. Plan is to swap the drivetrain into my 62 c10...I plan on modding the harness and running the fuel injection and coil on plug ignition. i will be using the 5.3, tranny, radiator, steering column if possible as it is tilt, driveshaft...not using the rear end as my truck is converted to 5 bolt. Anyone got any hints? Paid $1000 for the donor and hope to recoup some by selling off parts.. Attached Images

10-24-2014, 12:06 PM	#2
buds56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 100	Re: Starting my 5.3 swap soon I just finished a 5.3 swap in an S-10 and found this site.LT1 swap very helpful as far as wiring goes. I had him reprogram the computer also. http://lt1swap.com/index.htm I just bought a 61 and thinking of an LS swap for it, because the s10 worked out pretty well but I haven't made up my mind yet. Hope this helps, Bud

10-24-2014, 02:57 PM	#3
DLW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 384	Re: Starting my 5.3 swap soon Nice find there.. Also, here is a dedicated LSX build section with a wealth of information too http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206..

10-24-2014, 09:12 PM	#4
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Starting my 5.3 swap soon my 5.3L turned into a rocket ship..... you'll love it! __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

11-02-2014, 01:30 AM	#5
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Re: Starting my 5.3 swap soon Anyone swap a newer steering column into one of our trucks?

11-02-2014, 08:54 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Starting my 5.3 swap soon Nice!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-02-2014, 09:24 PM	#8
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: Starting my 5.3 swap soon Darn nice looking truck for 1000.00 ............



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