LS Swap Almost Finished 1936 GMC 5.3L

In this video I get close to finishing the LS Swap on my 1936 GMC truck with a aluminum 5.3l. I show you how I replace the gaskets in the engine along with working on finding a cheap driveshaft for this swap. I also show you how I try to tuck the plug wires and hide the coil packs. I am using the Delmo Ls kit to try to make the 5.3l engine less ugly for this classic truck.

[@dans.98]

Nice video I have a 1936 chevy truck also . Useful information you give . I’m going a different route on mine with suspension and rear end . I found that Jaguar front ends 1986 was almost a perfect width as the 36 rear end is also close . I’ve put the front end under mine and it looks great. Mounting it on rubber mounts, four bolt mount. Im going to put the Jaguar rear end in also and build arms for it in the frame . I plan to box the frame and cut and replace the cross member mounts with one’s to serve the engine and rear end mounts .I want to mount the motor to the front end cross mount also to cut down vibration but it will be a custom bracket to do it . I want to use your lifter cover style and wiring for the spark plugs . That really make the engine look so much better . Good work you’ve done on yours ,. I will keep an eye on your progress .

[@showmetrucks7113]

Thanks that sounds sweet. Yeah I’d like to do a more updated chassis on the next one I do. I’m going to slowly start buying parts for a hotrod one like yours later on

[@arthurianwilliams5045]

Nice,, tight engine fit..i,d recess firewall, and tunnel floor for transmission..that move would allow,, about. 3 or..4inch. Engine rise of clearance, more room for fan, radiator...

[@showmetrucks7113]

My goal was to keep a stock look with firewall and floor so that’s why it’s tucked in like that

[@chincha805]

if the price is right get it. you can always resale it later especially parts like that.

[@showmetrucks7113]

Yeah I’d like to start selling at swap meets so it would help with inventory

[@johnthompson6656]

Doesn't Loctite release if you put heat on it ?

[@showmetrucks7113]

You can’t bring torch into the junkyard

[@johnthompson6656]

Gotcha