C10 Gets a Cheap LS With Factory Harness and HP Tuners*Quick How To* Plus Sheet Metal Replacement

[@DDSpeedShop]

Little change of pace, I think I'm addicted to these LS motor's. What do you guys think?

[@rickaccount]

seems cool.. they seem like a go-to in many custom/upgrade projects :)

[@shanewright6958]

That's the way a lot of people are going. They are easy to do the swap out with.. 👍👍

[@qball1of1]

Everyone seems to be going this route, and it does make sense for so many reasons. That being said, I do sometimes miss seeing more traditional builds, but they are getting rarer and time is making even gen1 5.7 vortec engines pretty worn to buy used. Last of the 5.7 is what, 20 years old? LS stuff is everywhere, and is pretty cheap.

[@donbearden1953]

Definitely plentiful! I’m an old sixties era guy! You can’t go wrong with an old big block with aluminum heads & intake along with 11 to 1 pistons! Dan, what do you do for your day job? I like your supper terminology! I’ve never called it dinner.

[@TLDLTD]

I’m going LS in my next project. Although I have a rebuilt 327 waiting I still want to try the LS thing.

[@LoganOlien]

It's crazy how frequent you upload despite having a real job, love the content. Hope your channel blows up.

[@SpyderGarage]

Logan I think that SAME thing!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks guys! no kids and dont drink. gotta stay busy somhow

[@mickenzie5863]

It'll blow up guaranteed. I'd bet 100k+ subs by the end of 2020

[@bluchopper1]

I wish I had your energy and enthusiasm to work on my projects

[@DDSpeedShop]

just gotta get out there and start man

[@DoubleRRestorations]

I'm glad you decided to replace the brace and that chain breaking was crazy, wow! Glad it worked out.

[@mgcarr61camaro91]

Dan ur a great humble teacher ! Thanks 4 spreading your knowledge!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching!

[@n.leeball3049]

You make it look so easy. Sometimes the hardest part for me is getting started, but not you. You just jump head first into whatever needs to be done. Enjoyed it once again. Keep up the great work!

[@DDSpeedShop]

the hardest part is always getting started. i gotta force myself somtimes

[@vicwilton3754]

I tell my self to spend 30 minutes every day doing something on my project and it all adds up. But usually once I get going I don't want to stop, sometimes I'll stop to take a break and then realized that it's the middle of the night.

[@pagarage2401]

Great work! Good to see another old rusty truck saved. I love short bed trucks, but I think I would leave it a long bed just to be different. Everyone cuts these long beds down. These style long bed trucks can look good with the right stance. Keep doing what you do. 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

i hear ya man but i gotta re sell this junk at some point

[@jdub229r]

Pablo star of the show! 🤩 Brent is the friggin’ man. The ultimate collaboration!

[@adamschewe7166]

Once again an outstanding video. The high speed segment were bang on! Great to see you bounce between metal work, and other tasks. Makes for a great video. I literally sit here at work waiting for videos to drop . Hahah

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha thanks man! i really appreciate all the support!

[@RandBLSWorld]

I am a huge LS fan ! Swapped an LS1 T56 into my C3. This video had it all. Death wheel, Smoke wrench, and a motor broken chain ! Thanks I really enjoy watching.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i try to impress

[@jimbaker6287]

the rims are perfect for that truck !!, the LS motor is a great choice ,this truck is gonna be a nice little rig!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah its gunna be slick!

[@keiththecarguy1967]

The inner door handle moving while you were cutting.... Kind of funny

[@jayscheick7408]

keiththecarguy1967 I was waiting for him to move it back in and watch it shimmy itself out again. LOL.

[@chicagovasko]

Whoever is getting this truck is a lucky dude. I could not do all this work and not keep it. Good job Dan.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i havent fallen in love with it yet, maybe after i hear it run haha

[@craigrobbins8981]

I like how you do medal work, you make it easy to follow what your thinking and doing. GREAT JOB. Craig, Ohio

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks craig

[@dansimmons1964]

I like your plan to shortbed it and LS swap! Whoever ends up with this truck will be pleased with the work you've done!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah should be a solid unit

[@marviveedee7198]

Like the way you approach the metal repairs ,straight forward without over cooking it .Keep up the fantastic work .

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I've been enjoying the c10 and see the sheet metal work is comming along and also going new school with the motor that's lot of stuff to learn

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha oya, lots of fun

[@user-ge2qn6gp4o]

Awesome work! I've got a 68 GMC that I am redoing but I am going a different direction. Keeping it old school like a 60's hotrod. Love watching you work on yours. Just recently found your channel. Quickly becoming one of my favorites.

[@Irresponsible-dads-R-fun]

The sped up videos of you showing us the work is awesome! Keep that up

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks will do!

[@benjiereeves4919]

Love when i get a notification for a new video from DD Speed shop!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks!

[@alfredodirks3537]

just when you think your having crappy luck the engine falls safe in your truck! and with a couple of new ends that one extension cord becomes 2! Living life good!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha glass half full right?

[@alfredodirks3537]

@@DDSpeedShop I'm wondering if you gambled and won big in Vegas now?

[@LeeSmith-BigK51984]

Really badass can't wait to see how the wireing goes.. I always stuck with my old school and went big block.. I used to work on foreign and European cars for a living, so after working on them all day, hell I didn't want to work on anything else with so much wires.. Lol.. So I'll stick with my 84 K5 blazer with my zz454 very easy to work on.. Lol.. Keep up the great work and like always keep the wrenches Turin and the tires burnin..

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha yeah I cant blame yeah. I'm ready to go back to old school stuff.

[@tonygayheart3049]

Keep it up man. Looking good. Love those old C10s

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks Tony!

[@williealcover7569]

I'm here to support the channel! Great content. Keep being yourself, it works!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man!

[@homespuntools2115]

Watched the video twice .Great job! Always amazes me when automotive bodies can go from being card house like to a very solid and long lasting treat to look at.As soon as I saw it I knew you would do a great job. KEEP encouraging the rest of us.As far as a jumping around video goes American Graffity did the same thing.Thanks Dan.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching! I like to jump around haha.

[@robmccabe8736]

to the flash 1940 this is what a real man's garage should look like well used dirty and can get some stuff done if you have a man cave you too worried about keeping it clean and cool looking Dan you're doing a great job single Bay garage that's awesome buddy😁👍🛠🧰🛠

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man! i try to keep it clean, im my own worst enemy haha

[@patrickharrand]

Another enjoyable, informative video. Thank You Dan for sharing your hard work.

[@maxfastest]

I just added some LED lights to my shop. Got them off Amazon. Totally change my shop from so so to ultra daylight . You could grab 4 of the 8 footers and be golden !

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i gotta re do the lighting this summer

[@vicwilton3754]

I recently watched a KZbin video of how to change your Florence lights to l.e.d. looks to be very easy to do

[@jomomma8291]

To make a short bed you actually cut the frame under the cab and relocate the rear cab mounts. Cool project. Love the shoeboxes!!

[@rickashay6023]

Very cool to see how to make the motor wiring an computer work with old truck . Good stuff.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@run4st717]

see alot of these LS in junk yards...wiring always made me hesitate....might have to start looking for a project...like the budget LS projects

[@DDSpeedShop]

i say go for it

[@koolkar55]

Splendid work Dan & I'm also a fan now of Halfass Customs now because of you. It's great to have likeminded Mates that help each other out. Both of you guys are very talented & innovative when it comes to custom work. Love watching all your vids Mate. Billy J..... OZ Land.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy!

[@jeffseidel4249]

Great Channel DD Speed Shop! Loving the C10 Content. real-world repairs in a real-world shop.

[@DDSpeedShop]

hell yeah, thanks buddy!

[@mikepoint4983]

Man I finished up my 96 Reg cab F-250 , now I’m thinkn of a new project , I would love to do a 1980’s Oldsmobile and install a LS 5.3 or 6.0 . Keep up the FANTASTIC videos and give Steve a pet for me . Cheers

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah those are slick!

[@ronalarie8026]

Hi Dan late Thursday night I have a really good door if your interested passenger side for your truck.Really enjoy watching you do your thing.Your verygifted keep up the good work.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Oya? Are you local?

[@ronalarie8026]

@@DDSpeedShop Hi Dan yes just South of Birds hill Park.(door) 75.00. 7972616.Ron

[@hotrodjimmy3085]

Good choice on the LS. I need to put one in my '68 c10. Keep up the great work man. 👊✌

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! should be a good set up

[@billjohnson7041]

Best wheel paint for that argent-satin silver look is Rustoleum metallic matte nickel. Awesome look

[@DDSpeedShop]

good to know thanks buddy

[@frankirwin2377]

Like the wheels and caps. They'll look super. LS will fit nicely .Coming together.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah should be a good set up

[@macharleys72]

Scared the snot out of me when that chain broke! Was listening with ear buds, sounded like I was there! Lol....Nice progress as usual, don’t blame ya on the LS motors, easy to see why everyone is doin it, cheap, easy power....

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha scared the shit outta me too haha

[@tonyjaeger5579]

Once that circuit breaker popped, i was like, yep thats my Canadian brother!! Your building cool stuff, keep rockin it maple leaf!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i need more power

[@richc9503]

Love it, looking forward to this. I'm looking for my next project and I want to do the LS swap. Thanks for showing us wanna be's how it's done!

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome! glad to help

[@johnpassmore8176]

Great job!!! Bouncing around gets everything on its way. Body work takes alot of time and the fun out of it at times. Truck is gonna be bad ass to bad you weren't gonna keep it but hey!!! Never know. Keep on keeping on

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah i dunno, its not for me i don think

[@johnpassmore8176]

@@DDSpeedShop well I sure hope you get enough out of it. At least the person who gets it will get a good truck that's done right. Nothing hid. Certainly know what your doing.

[@Nova.1971]

I did not mind the jump around on this one, it shows that we do get a bit tired at times and have no motivation on that given day. Keeps it interesting for sure. That LS will be nice in there and sounds pretty easy to hook up. Keep up the great work Dan!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah shockingly simple haha

[@d.pierce.6820]

I like the look of the old pie-pan hubcaps....

[@DDSpeedShop]

so do i! i prefer them but i only have 2

[@brentcrawford7609]

I tell ya I'm liking the idea of an ls motor more and more. Always thought it was really really complicated but the more I see them done I believe its gotten to the point where it's a better way to go. Good job

[@DDSpeedShop]

wait for the next video they become very simple

[@RedDFilm]

We need a slow-motion replay of the chain break :) !

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha and my stomach flip?

[@RedDFilm]

@@DDSpeedShop Yep, my sphincter crimped up when it broke LOL!

[@stevenayala2324]

You can slow down you tube hit the 3 dots upper right hand corner

[@1970chevy07]

Interested in learning how to do the ls factory wiring👍

[@robbygee2539]

You will find the steering wheel is really close to the seat. You will barely fit in between the seat and the steering wheel. Find a motor home tilt steering column from any GM chassis motor home and it will hook right up. You may have to cut an inch or so off the shaft and add a U-Joint, but the motor home steering columns are a welcomed addition to these and very easy to swap.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah ive had a few of these and know i wont fit haha

[@tmytco7664]

Great progress. Keep up the good work!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy!

[@ibraunchy2462]

I use Krylon high heat aluminum on my rally's and headers , It's close to GM's Argent Silver and runs around $6 a can at Ace Hardware , but I've also used Smoke Grey on the rally's , Both look pretty good , I need some of your energy , Keep up the good work and Videos

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome thanks for the tip!

[@xozindustries7451]

You can replace the shackles with leaf spring sliders from Speedway, and move the leaf springs in about four inches for big ass tires in the rear to handle all that LS powah!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha that would be sweet

[@harnettsgarage]

Man I love the videos, I wish I had my own garage! I just built a 350 for my car this past summer, I kind of wish I had gone with an LS. Maybe next time! Keep up the good work!

[@DDSpeedShop]

theres always another project haha

[@hdsquarebodyandmore.3592]

You can blast the coating off the rally wheel centers with baking soda and the caps are chrome under the coating.

[@DDSpeedShop]

good tip, thanks buddy

[@daverayasr.6287]

Looking good! Sometimes you just need a change of pace! Keep pushing!

[@DDSpeedShop]

sure do, thanks buddy

[@danmoore2443]

Another great video ! Keep having fun

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks!

[@ps31971]

Great video and good content for anyone wanting to learn the Canadian language. A+

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha its not that bad is it?

[@epyisc182]

Nice to see these old rides being saved..👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah gotta keep em on the road

[@supersportrsz28]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing, love the series.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks!

[@64C10Claymore]

whew ! got the truck under it just in time

[@phillollard6965]

Interesting stuff nicely filmed, coming along nicely.🇬🇧

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks phill!

[@rodmacisaac5963]

Hey budd just subscribed love your videos ! Did all the same cab work to my 86 & 87 it takes some time for sure. Hope your channel takes off and judging by all the comments it will! Good luck!

[@DDSpeedShop]

They all rust in the same spots. That's for watching and the support!

[@karlmorrison7933]

GOTTA LOVE THE LS MOTOR!!! GREAT POWER !

[@DDSpeedShop]

should be a fun truck when its done

[@youtubefilmvisionary67]

Enjoyed this the Truck is coming along LS Engine nice upgrade for it....like the old ralley wheels will look great on!....

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks a pile man!

[@rodney1818]

Man are you as glad as I am that that didn't land on the end of the tailgate

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah it was a tense moment

[@sixpackroadrunner]

Good Job on video. I will say at first i was a little put off by you wanting to just move them. But it is fine who really cares it not just sitting in a field rotting. The LS is going to be good.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah saving it was the main goal

[@louroberts5567]

Kickin' butt, Brother! It's lookin' good!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@joekingrey1423]

Damn...where can I get one of the "self unloading chains"?? lol... That was lucky...glad nobody got hurt....you guys or the engine

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah it was really lucky

[@kgooch69]

Nothing wrong with hopping around on a project. It kind of keeps it and you fresh. You got to watch the chains... some even though they may look it aren't rated for lifting.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah that was a lesson learned haha

[@paulwier7005]

Metal is looking minty 👌

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man!

[@shartne]

You are moving right along on that C/10. The Holly has several advantages but cost is not one of them. If you can fix it with out it get er done.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i have the holley in my 57 chevy. wanted to try it this way too

[@cannednolan8194]

LS/LT both nice that can be a good daily or a beast. Good video getting stuff done is getting it done.

[@kingcustomgarage66]

Nice work what you are doing ✌

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks!

[@MGarza-ki8fm]

DD'S chop chop.. Great content!! Cheers...

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@HartRockGarage]

I like the LS approach man. I'm still on the first gen and original vortec motors but plan on getting to LS in the future.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah once you make the jump youll be hooked

[@HartRockGarage]

@@DDSpeedShop keep it up brother. You're kickin ass!

[@katztatzfrc]

Brothers truck parts makes a bracket that helps shortened the bed and then bolts in and you can weld it to make it a short bed they even have a video on KZbin you should check it out

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup, ive seen it. I wanna try shortening it by moving the leaf springs

[@morgansword]

In the day, I was a kid fifty plus years ago and if you owned a chevy car then your cool and since I was a bad boy on a old flat head harley (I miss that) I went ford just to piss people off. I was the very best mechanic around that area and they sucked it up and I built what they wanted and more. None the less I kept my 57 ford fairlane tudor with custom interior and 427/four speed posi etc. And I won lots a races as I put bucks into and had two wrecking yard sponsors (great big help)..That LS engine is the shit in no other terms as chevy got it right and just think the money if half ass had helped you wire the first one as his flavor soda and some laughs and been done with no stress cheep. My suggestion as you read before working working in that 60x80 shop (don't we wish) still be cold but some room and you don't suffer OCD so stuff gets done.... Okay finish a sentence: I would unbolt the cab and clip and set it on back of the truck temporarily, set engine and trany as a combo making sure it will clear cab when it comes back and make headers an stuff a go and the snug it all home again ... gotta be a way to mark it off well so you don't get too close but those dingos slide to fit and you still maybe good to go if not just temp set ahead to mount cab again (your a sharp tac and been working in a space most people couldn't put a weeks grub)I just like setting them down in place and in a perfect world thats what you do but well your world may not be perfect but your a happy person (no prozac bottles laying around) Burn some herb and figure it out. I got my caretaker coming down to my place to watch as he can't change a spark plug but he loves your videos : his words... Leave it on! I like watching this, he can't turn a computer on but enjoys them. Give me a year and he will have one and then you will have a new subscriber. Do it your way Dan, I just hate cherry pickers... good vid

[@BETITUPKUSTOMS]

Nice work......😎

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks!

[@trentdawg2832]

Had a 68 longbed that I swapped a 5.3 in with a th350 had 4.8 flat top pistons and an asa cam , super easy and cheap too, didn't really have to modify anything but the fuel pickup tube...had to get one for a truck that had a return/vent

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah im thinking itll work out slick. thanks for watching!

[@trentdawg2832]

@@DDSpeedShop it's gonna work out just fine brother! !!!!! Gonna be a ripper too!!

[@stuborowski5301]

Know when to say when. "Not feeling it" is you're sub-conscious telling you to do something else for the time being - Redirect energy to keep it positive instead of slugging it out just because. I'm glad you didn't edit that part out.

[@DDSpeedShop]

absolutly not. thats all part of the hobby

[@ivorjones9961]

Great project, would love to LS my 68 Chevelle convert! Nashville, TN

[@DDSpeedShop]

Nice! Do it!

[@HondariderLee]

Once you put a LS in a old school there's no better bang for the buck if you want modern reliability.....this is a kool build.....

[@DDSpeedShop]

totally agree! thanks!

[@danpayne1056]

Love that old green! You pick good projects! You need a 69 chevelle next lol! Yeah seen the chain snap good catch!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i need another muscle car of some sort

[@stephenvictorbailey4055]

Looking great Dan.... Cant wait to see how she runs

[@DDSpeedShop]

me too haha

[@klv400]

Man you sure do get it done.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy! i like to stay busy

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

Doing a great job man 👍👍👍👍

[@alexkhan6209]

Those wheels are so nice!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@geraldblum1026]

Like the high video of you working .

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks!

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

Looks like your gonna have it solid and lookin good soon. Have you seen farm truck? Its a famous truck like that with an old camper shell with big block and nitrous

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup ive seen it. good looking machine

[@jeffk6941]

I would like to see a close up look at the th350 mate up for sure.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah im hoping to explain how the motor/trans goes all together

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍

[@jackthereefer1]

Great job and thank you for the video sir. I would be interesting to convert the pickup into a crew cab.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah that would be pretty slick

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Love the videos! 👍👍🤗🤗

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks bob!

[@charleschidester6767]

Awesome work. Can't wait to see this run. Thanks man.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks! me either

[@chrisfisher4087]

Try black on your rims in my opinion it looks way better than anything else other than body match

[@garyburchett9060]

Have you tried the chrome paint from Rustolium looks great. Don't know now well it holds up. Never saw one of those self unloading engine hoist before.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha the self unloader was an added option

[@jamiewaddell1598]

Brilliant Dan superb always good to watch 👍👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching buddy!

[@henrygibson1530]

The floors are looking good so is the two rockers it's a bit of work . Be looking forward to seeing how it goes with this motor. 🤔

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha me too

[@mrchevy70]

I wouldn't get too proud of those two hubcaps yet, they're not for the C10, they are for an S10.

[@billjohnson7041]

Check with a local sandblaster for wheels and bigger parts A guy here in town charges 15 bucks a wheei -all sides or cheaper.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i dont want them to look to nice haha

[@rodneykiser823]

For engine management does the HP Tuners take the place of the factory computer or is it a supplement to the factory system? I enjoy your channel and am impressed with how much you accomplish in a short period of time. Keep it up!

[@HalfassKustoms]

No, it is just modifies the stock ecm