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Got a little update ;)

Scored a complete wiring harness from an '05, radiator, condenser, all HVAC stuff (not sure if i can make it work or not yet) controls, computer, all brackets for the engine,alt, power steering pump, water pump and such trans (4l80) i need to sell or trade someone for a 4l60e i guess, and some other stuff im sure i am forgetting.. Oh and i already have the 5.3 but need to check it over good before i call it good.

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:metal:
Sounds like a plan
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Sweet!
I vote to keep the 4l80E!!
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One step closer. :metal:
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Heard it takes more to turn them and that its better to use a 4l60 but what do i know :lol:


;)

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You been holding out on me dude lol.

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What? I could have swore i told you about it?? Then again i dunno :lol:

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Scott,
I about fell off the couch, there's activity again on the build:lol:

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I know, i about fell off the couch myself thinking about it :lol:


I had the pop locks but the screw motors work better or our trucks so it will get them when i get that far.

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PICS!!!!!!!!!!

Ok here is a pic of my saved scrap ;)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...813_200823.jpg

Here is another deal im tossing up.. i got the HVAC box out of the truck also, controls, wiring and all if i decide to do it but im thinking of putting it in the truck but will need to work the firewall to make it look even decent and it takes up some space on the pass side feet area. I know if i can put AC in it then it who cares about foot comfort, right?? :lol: Im kind of stuck because im not sure where the engine is going to go yet (engine bay, right? ) :lol: without the mounts in. Or should i just shut up and redo the firewall and do it??? :lol:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...813_200901.jpg

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Going to be too tight for the box in there so im going to stick with the vintage air that i have.

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Once they call me to pick up my tires I will come bug you for awhile and lend a hand if you need one.

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Cool come on by

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With the help of Billy the fire is started again and we got the hood off and i started making the engine mounts and hope to get the new engine in this weekend but we'll see how that goes..

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...814_192557.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...814_183346.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...815_102647.jpg

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I am committed to help on Saturday, just tell me when to be there.

I especially like that slick truck setting out in the street. :metal:

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Ok cool

Yeah that is a slick ride for sure :metal:

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Well thanks to Billy for coming by and giving me a hand i have some pics to post for ya!!!

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...814_183334.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...817_182221.jpg

Made some engine mounts, not done yet but you get the idea ;)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...815_102647.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...818_134753.jpg

Still have to add a gusset and make sure they are strong enough

Going to have to find some headers to work or find a build your own kit so i can make sure that they will work

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...818_111252.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...818_111226.jpg

These are the style of ones i came across that may look like they will work but i need to see them standing up verses laying down to tell..
Headers

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...818_141140.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...818_141131.jpg

Its taller than normal because the oil pan its the ground and the header issue, plus id like to be able to pull the pan if i ever need to and not have to pull the engine out..

May need to find an F body oil pan to make sure i dont set it down and crush the pan, a 1/2 in bolt may have meant game over for the pan :lol:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...818_140624.jpg

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Nice progress Scott. The new motor looks right at home.
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Sweet man !!

Man, I had some coated LS block hugger headers that would of work for you.

They were for sale here for days ... no one wanted them.

Finally sold them on CL ...

Didn't realize you had a tilt front end going .

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Story of my life, always a day late and 100 dollars short :lol:

Yep full fiberglass, had second thoughts after seeing the rides around here with the steel front end but its different and have not seen many with it so its gots ta stay :lol:

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IF I'm not being to curious, where did you get the fibergalss front from??? Nice build thanks Jeff

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good to see some progress man!!! keep it up

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Us body, thanks ;)

Thanks!!

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It's coming out nice Scott. Can't wait to see it painted. :metal:

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Havent checked in with your project in awhile. Glad your still chipping away at it..

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You got a killer truck man love it
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Thanks guys, coming along slowly.

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Well i started the rats nest the other night.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...820_155605.jpg

I found a pile of wires under all of the insulation and tape! :lol:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...820_151826.jpg

This was after the wires not needed from the ECM were removed.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...820_162044.jpg

I am using the harness as a stand alone (just engine harness and wired into a fuse block) and this is after the C2 connector was cut off and labeled.

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Nice progress on the harness
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Let the fun begin.. :waah::uhmk::lol:

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If you really want to be different, you could always use 'juice' to lift the cab too....:lol:
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http://i45.tinypic.com/2ensqwk.jpg

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:lol: are you kidding, im having a hard enough time to get it together with a stock body :lol:

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Rack and Pinion mocked up, frame and cross member notched. Pics soon ;)

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:lol:

Besides, you probably wanna drive it too ... and not be pushed off and on a trailer...

;)

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Exactly, if its out of state and on a trailer something bad happened :lol:

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:lol:

Keep it up. you'll be done before you know it.

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I sure hope so.. i worked on the wiring and the rack and pinion, its about done, just need the heim joints buttoned up and the steering is good to go ;)

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:jdp: amazing. I hear ya on the trailer queen why spend that much time and cash if you can't enjoy it for what it's build for to drive and show off.
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Exactly!! Expensive tires are meant to get worn out :metal: :lol: