72 C10 LS swap, is it worth it?

Me and my dad finally get to put the 5.3 4L60 combo that ‪@FrugalPerformance‬ built in his father/son 1972 Chevy C10, this is a fun build and it's with my dad! Next time we will wire and plumb the fuel system! ‪@rockauto‬ ‪@speedwaymotors‬ #chevy #truck #classic #c10 #lsswap #classiccars

[@Wrenchingwithray]

th-cam.com/video/F8miXeyqz-I/w-d-xo.html. Go watch the engine build!

[@tonynapoli2733]

Nice helping your dad God bless 75 yrs old

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Thank you, he does good for 75 !

[@FrugalPerformance]

If you want to see the motor build, it's on my channel!

[@Wrenchingwithray]

😎🏁

[@greghunziker325]

looking good

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Thank you sir!

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Busy day

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Ya it was 100+ degree day too lol

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

Getting ready to do the swap and everyone else has your tools. 😂

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Lol yup

[@FrugalPerformance]

"I want a flywheel" okay what transmission "4l60" sir that would be a flex plate "no it's a flywheel, damn kids don't know what there talking about" apologies sir I'll get you a flywheel "Hey that's not what I needed" fin

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Lol

[@autosalvage]

thats a great day to spend with your dad and love the old chevy and the old chevy style wheels they look good on them trucks

[@Wrenchingwithray]

It's a fun project and building it with my dad is awesome thank you!

[@autosalvage]

@@Wrenchingwithray them are the best times right there enjoy the time you got with with him tell i love his truck i had 70 chevy that using parts from it on 64

[@Wrenchingwithray]

@@autosalvage for sure!

[@MongrelsGarage]

Awesome days work Ray! Very cool getting to wrench with the Old Man too! Very nice truck, looking forward to hearing it fire up!

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Thanks man much appreciated!

[@pstewart72ps]

Great video! You and dad make a good team

[@Backroadcruise]

Thank you I agree!

[@Wrenchingwithray]

I agree!

[@THEMOFODRIVER.]

That Le Mans is sweet

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Thank you it is my baby

[@jeremiahbommarito6294]

You didn't even need it lol
Ill bring it to ya this week lol

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Lol

[@Brando_Magnifico]

Ive personally only had trouble with 4L60E(s). I hope You have better luck

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Ya it came out of a running suburban that a tree fell on so hopefully it is fine

[@user-yt8lf5jo3w]

😊

[@Wrenchingwithray]

😎

[@brunnertargets424]

😀

[@Wrenchingwithray]

😎

[@jddavid7223]

Awesome video, did you have any issues with clearance with transmission tunnel clearance. I also have 72 c10 my transmission is hitting tunnel makes transmission point to for down. Thank you

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Thank you, no my transmission clearance is fine, have you checked your cab mounts?

[@jddavid7223]

Yes,I have new stock type cab mounts. I used stock frame purches ( mounts ) used Trans dapt ls engine mounts sits up very high under hood, thanks for replying back

[@Wrenchingwithray]

@@jddavid7223 try the speedway mounts I used!

[@jddavid7223]

I sure will again thank you so much, hope your dad is enjoying the ls swap

[@marsianoz13]

Did you have to replace the oil pan? Does look like it. Did you replace transmission mount? What about shifting linkage?

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Stock truck oil pan, factory transmission mount 4l60, going to try to use the factory column shifter!

[@marsianoz13]

Thanks

[@Wrenchingwithray]

@@marsianoz13 no problem