LSSV: 2005 Chevy Crew Cab, Fl to VA and back.

[Stonepicker1]

Update: I stopped by my storage place today to pay the landlady the rent payment.

I put two, fully charged batteries in the LSSV and turned the key....It started right up and all the gages work...best part is the mileage showed 18,700 and the engine sounded great.

 

[Warthog]

Did you install the new tank and fuel pump?

 

[Stonepicker1]

Did you install the new tank and fuel pump?

Not yet, I think I burned all the fuel out of the filter though. I tried to restart it after I shut it off and it wouldn't start. I need to find some bolts for the fuel tank mounting straps. I have a new filter assembly on its way also.
Kenny got me thinking about taking the LSSV to the GA rally......I could work on it there.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Ooooops

 

[combatmech]

Sounds like a plan!!!

 

[rednckii]

I remember driving this truck was alpha company's A6 truck and yard crew. Before you go to far with It I would change all fluids and check all the bearings can't tell you how many times this thing was stuck on the beach or in the surf. Originally came from acb2 little creek Virginia our mechs ordered the lift and tires so would be practical on beach sand. Think eastern offroad actually installed the lift. With all the being said hope it works out for ya I know when I was there that truck was used and abused something about giving a lifted truck to Seabees and thinking everything will be ok lol.

 

[Stonepicker1]

I remember driving this truck was alpha company's A6 truck and yard crew. Before you go to far with It I would change all fluids and check all the bearings can't tell you how many times this thing was stuck on the beach or in the surf. Originally came from acb2 little creek Virginia our mechs ordered the lift and tires so would be practical on beach sand. Think eastern offroad actually installed the lift. With all the being said hope it works out for ya I know when I was there that truck was used and abused something about giving a lifted truck to Seabees and thinking everything will be ok lol.

Thanks for the info.

 

[BobM]

So, did you take this to the Ga rally? Air conditioning! I could get into one of these. My old bones are liking comfort these days!

 

[Stonepicker1]

So, did you take this to the Ga rally? Air conditioning! I could get into one of these. My old bones are liking comfort these days!

I traveled light this year. Just took the CUCV-II Crew Cab. And yes it had nice cold AC. Avg speed was around 70 mph.
I hope to be able to work on the LSSV next weekend.

 

[Stonepicker1]

I still need some parts to mount the fuel tank(missing the filler pipe that mounts to the inside of the bed), so I made a small fuel tank out of a 5 qt oil jug. opened the bleeder screw on the fuel filter and primed until all the air was gone. see video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtkYzNMp0G4

 

[Warthog]

You lucky dog. Only 18K on the odometer.

Glad to hear it running.

 

[Stonepicker1]

You lucky dog. Only 18K on the odometer.

Glad to hear it running.

Thanks....After I fill the Rad with water, I will fill the transmission with fluid and hook the drive shafts back up. I will see if it will move. I still have it up on the trailer for now.
I was missing 10 fuse's, so now all the lights/radio works. I still need to see why the blower fan did not come on when I turned the AC on. No air coming out of the vents at all.

 

[Warthog]

Have you found the LSSV tech manuals?

http://www.gmfleet.com/lssv-lmp-manuals.html


there should be a relay for the fan.

 

[Stonepicker1]

I'm missing the mounting brackets behind the rear seats for the MAX AXE 7-1 Multi Purpose Tool Kit(Pioneer tool) I have the tool kit so I might have to just add some straps for now.

 

[harleyhouse]

When you get the window regulator " Grease the **** out of the sliders and the tracks.
I have replaced two on my 2002 Sierra 2500HD Crew. I take the door pannels off every spring and great the tracks.
The cable window regulators are a terrible design.

Neat looking truck.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Got the Florida title in the mail today. I ordered the missing fuel filler pipe tonight also. Now I need to just find the time to work on it.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Just won me a new set of CK8, 2005 Chevy Silverado Service Manuals off e*ay for $194.00 shipped.

I've been looking for long time and the 2005's were in the $325 to $600 range.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Found another New set of manuals for $212.00 shipped. Got the missing fuel filler part from a junkyard and got the New driver's window regulator in the mail today.

 

[Recovry4x4]

You know what sucks about owning your truck? Once it's road worthy, you can't drive it home without detriment to the household tranquility.

 

[Stonepicker1]

You know what sucks about owning your truck? Once it's road worthy, you can't drive it home without detriment to the household tranquility.

My thinking is if I can make it look like new and sell some of my other big items, the wife should be good with it. opcorn: or maybe not.