{"id":1391,"date":"2020-04-26T14:06:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T22:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/automobileman.com\/wp\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2020-10-26T15:57:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T23:57:54","slug":"serafins-55-chevy-truck-ls-swap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/automobileman.com\/wp\/?p=1391","title":{"rendered":"Serafin&#8217;s &#8217;55 Chevy truck LS swap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Part 1<\/strong><br> An ongoing series showing the steps necessary to swap an LS drivetrain into a 1955-1957 Chevy truck.  40 year old build that features a 1978 Camaro Z\/28 clip welded onto the factory truck chassis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Serafin&#039;s &#039;55 Chevy Truck LS Swap\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mhoIclYX6Zg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 2<\/strong><br>Prepping the drivetrain and adding the motor mounts<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Serafin&#039;s &#039;55 Chevy Truck LS Swap - Part 2\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gc90Cpg8dm4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 3<\/strong><br>Final welding of the Speedway motor mounts, plus Serafin comes by and gives us some history on the truck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Serafin&#039;s &#039;55 Chevy Truck LS swap - part 3\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IbofQ6lIZ6U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 4<\/strong><br>With the help of CPP (Classic Performance Products) the 6L80e transmission finds a new home.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Serafin&#039;s &#039;55 Chevy Truck LS Swap - Part 4\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3rfrAkDMQvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 5<\/strong><br>Weekend update bringing viewers up to speed on everything that&#8217;s been done since part 4.  We delve into the beginnings of the electrical conversion to GM&#8217;s CANBUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Serafin&#039;s &#039;55 Chevy Truck LS Swap - Part 5\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vP0FTysBGiw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 6a<\/strong><br>LS2\/6L80e swap harness rough-in.  We lay out the swap harness from 150tunes.com in Spokane.  This L76 is an Australian built Holden that Pontiac used up until their demise in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Swap  2.0 part 6a - LS2\/6L80e swap harness rough-in\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nz4NAzHrZf8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 7<\/strong><br>Driveshaft installation from Quality 4&#215;4 parts in Port Angeles.  6L80 adapter mated to a Slip n stub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Part 7 - 6L80e Driveshaft installation\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvR6BwQSfKU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 8<\/strong><br>We retro-fit a Hyper-fuel intank pump<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Part 8 - Hyper-fuel intank pump installation\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xt-jc2p-TCI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 9<\/strong> <br>Weekend update on Swap 2.0 L76<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Part 9 Weekend Update. Swap 2.0 - L76\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qn7IdowxeYg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 10 <br>Start of the 4 -bar triangulated rear suspension from Johnny Law Motors in Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Part 10 Swap 2.0 &quot;El Poncho the Ute&quot;\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TbPZY8FTNDs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 11<\/strong><br>We complete the 4-bar triangulated rear suspension from Johnnylawmotors.com<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Part 11- Completed 4 bar triagulated rear\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVZhl4Sic7w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 12<\/strong><br>Engine and drivetrain are in and running<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Part 12 - &quot;El Poncho the Ute&quot; is up and running\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SmXDWXgn_Ig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 13<\/strong><br>Short drive around Cape George to see how &#8220;El Poncho&#8221; rolls<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;El Poncho the Ute&quot; - Swap 2.0 gives another life to an Old Hot Rod\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c3d5SXpdyhc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part 1 An ongoing series showing the steps necessary to swap an LS drivetrain into a 1955-1957 Chevy truck. 40 year old build that features a 1978 Camaro Z\/28 clip welded onto the factory truck chassis. 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