Hello Mike - Thanks for the explicite details about mounting the LS swap in your 55 chevy truck. I have the exact senario! Watching you go through the process was extremely helpful. The part about cuttiing the mount to allow space for the steering rod made it all worthwile. well done!

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

Really awesome to hear I could help someone! Good luck on your project and thank you for watching!

I really rnjoy how much detail you put into explaining what you are doing and why. Keep up the great content and enjoy the build!

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that’s reassuring. I often struggle with deciding if I should continue with as much dialogue, or shut up and just show more “doing”. I appreciate you watching! Thanks for the comment too.

I been trying to watch every one of your videos, you provided a lots of details and information very explicitly,thank you!!👍🏽

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. And thank YOU watching!

Thanks for that video, I’m about to start on my 59 with an LS1 here in Australia, so very informative

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! And thanks for watching.

Great videos and work Mike! Im just starting on my 45 chev 1/2 ton short box. Got a heidts MII kit to install and tci rear leaf kit , camaro 10 bolt rear end and camaro t5 tranny . Going to start installing the MII crossmember soon and stripping the frame down your vids gave me some good info for my build

@intheshoptv

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a really cool build! Thanks for watching!

Great job! Very informative!

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks Rod, appreciate that!

I am just a little ahead of you on my build . I need to let you pass me up so I can refer to your videos .lol Great job !

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Thank you! Are you building the same truck?

@michaelhartman798

Жыл бұрын

Close 59 ‘ Apache almost the same truck close to the same mods.

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelhartman798 Nice! Guy up the road from me has a 59 with a camaro clip, no rot, only surface rust that has been sitting outside rotting for eternity. He has no means of fixing it up but refuses to sell it to me lol

What motor mounts did you use and cross member ? Think you can send a link for both if you can I appreciate the work I’m currently building mine

@intheshoptv

26 күн бұрын

Here’s a video I did on the crossmember. If you need more info, I have an entire playlist for installing my mustang 2 IFS. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIxr1tOsZpm2l6Q.htmlsi=nDi5IgKcF2B-Bsr1 The engine mounts are these: amzn.to/3yj5Eah

Hey Mike . I just finished welding in my heidts crossmember in my 45 chev and assorted MII parts and I wanna set my engine/tranny in place and weld in my engine mounts while truck cab is still in place so I can place engine where it needs to be then I’ll remove cab and continue boxing frame and install my new rear diff and rear suspension. I have frame on jack stands with a slight rake 1.5 degrees . I’m just wandering if I can leave frame as is on jack stands and set my sbc with carb at 3 degrees and weld in my motor mounts ? I’m not sure where my final ride height or actual rake will be as front and rear suspension arent in place yet so just not sure how that will effect my engine angle after truck is all back together . Thx

@intheshoptv

5 ай бұрын

So just make sure your frame is dead level, then set your engine between 1-2° angled back. The only other thing to consider is oil pan clearance to your M2 crossmember or it causes some other issues - I actually show that in my most recent video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnxns9h-Yc3FeNY.html

@jrusher19

5 ай бұрын

Yea I’ll make sure to clearance pan and front harmonic balancer. Thx for the info/help !

I’m new to the LS swap world and I just came in possession of a 1955 step side. The 3 speed Grenaded and broke the block so I wanted to LS swap it and I’ve been struggling with trying to figure out what type of transmission to go in it. I was thinking a 700R4 but what’s your opinion? Engine will be a Turbo’d 6.0. Not looking to race, just a head turner.

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Being new to the LS world, I would find out what vehicle your engine came out of, and pair it with THAT transmission. If it was a truck engine, depending upon the year, good chance it came with either a 4L80, 6L80, or 6L90. The reason I say this is because of ease of the swap, wiring, ecu/pcm harnesses etc. whatever was bolted to it from the factory will be your easiest swap!

@nickcoots7669

Жыл бұрын

@@intheshoptv I was wondering if that would be a good idea or not. The engine I was looking at is currently installed in an older 2012 2500 service truck, from a quick google search it seems to be a 6L90E transmission. You think this is a good combo or should I try for something like a 1500 that would have the 6L80?

@intheshoptv

Жыл бұрын

@@nickcoots7669 I have a 6L80: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZydyZtvd6rIm5s.html The 6L90 is a little beefier but you may want to consider changing the torque converter to an aftermarket billet unit. Also, you have a 2012 engine which is a GEN4. Is has VVT (which is nice for a cruiser) but is not compatible with aftermarket computer so that reaffirms that you definitely want to stay with the matched transmission (6L90) and have your ecm/pcm flashed to both units.

What chassis did you use

@intheshoptv

7 ай бұрын

Stock chassis, modified with mustang 2 suspension in the front, 4-link in the rear, step notched. Every step of the entire build is on my channel if you are interested in checking it out