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flamingbig10 02-01-2011 09:50 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2873.jpg
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flamingbig10 02-02-2011 12:50 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
I found a car show pic from last spring at wind star casino
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...ingc10/067.jpg
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flamingbig10 02-07-2011 11:02 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
here are the headers I will be getting sure hope they work
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/NEW-Dy...LS2,41921.html

flamingbig10 02-09-2011 07:20 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
I got my valve spring tool and got both sides switched out
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2922.jpg

nbpro 02-09-2011 07:41 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
got any pics of the cowl hood side view at the back ?

87c10slammer 02-09-2011 10:28 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
good lookin truck. im going with the same drivetrain but a little over the top. LQ9 block, L92 heads, 650 cam, 90mm intake and TB, and some other goodies. also going with a narrowed rear and some 10.5 tires.

flamingbig10 02-11-2011 11:02 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nbpro (Post 4474405)
got any pics of the cowl hood side view at the back ?

no, if I remember I'll take a pic of it tomorrow

flamingbig10 02-11-2011 11:03 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 87c10slammer (Post 4474819)
good lookin truck. im going with the same drivetrain but a little over the top. LQ9 block, L92 heads, 650 cam, 90mm intake and TB, and some other goodies. also going with a narrowed rear and some 10.5 tires.

thanks, that sounds good

flamingbig10 02-11-2011 11:07 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 87c10slammer (Post 4474819)
good lookin truck. im going with the same drivetrain but a little over the top. LQ9 block, L92 heads, 650 cam, 90mm intake and TB, and some other goodies. also going with a narrowed rear and some 10.5 tires.

thanks, that sounds good

today I got the rockers and intake on and torqued, the fuel rails on with new o rings, and painted the valve covers black, tomorrw I'll install the valve covers and mount coils, the cross over tube for the fuel the rails

bbbc10 02-12-2011 08:56 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
keep it up!!!

flamingbig10 02-12-2011 11:44 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
thanks got the valve covers and coil packs on and swapped out the power steering pump for a non hydro boost unit
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2933.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2931.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2934.jpg
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flamingbig10 02-14-2011 01:51 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
got the wiring harness and the gauges pulled out of the truck

JohnC 02-14-2011 10:13 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
Coming along nicely man. :metal:

flamingbig10 02-14-2011 09:31 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC (Post 4485287)
Coming along nicely man. :metal:

thanks john

flamingbig10 02-15-2011 12:46 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2938.jpg
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92GMCDriver 02-15-2011 01:49 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
good progress

flamingbig10 02-15-2011 11:57 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
thanks
wile I have the steering column out I'm going to add a new turn signal, dimmer, and ignition switch also a new coat of gloss black

flamingbig10 02-16-2011 11:30 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
I got a few parts today, thermastat, coolant steam line crossover tube, " the original one was crushed by a chain" ignition switch, dimmer switch, front bumper brackets, lower cowl patch panel, and qt of pr15, also got a little work done, got one leaf spring bushing pressed out and a new one pressed in, steam line installed, and the steering wheel, and levers pulled off the column and started sanding on it

flamingbig10 02-17-2011 01:19 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2943.jpg
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flamingbig10 02-17-2011 09:07 PM

Re: my 80 build
 
I got all the old leaf spring bushing pressed out and the new one pressed in, and pulled out the center pins so I can get new ones

flamingbig10 02-20-2011 01:29 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
got a few things done got some rust cut out on the driver side kick panel, also picked up some braided hose, new bolts for the fuel tank brackets and leaf spring clamps, and got the rear suspension back together
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2958.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2956.jpg
I will paint the differential when I rebuilt it
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/100_2957.jpg

flamingbig10 02-20-2011 03:40 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
I will also be using the braided hose and an fitting for the trans cooler I plan on using these fitting
http://www.sweetperformance.com/prod...&productId=496

o0oabizaio0o 02-23-2011 12:19 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
where you bought the grill? looks nice

flamingbig10 02-23-2011 12:21 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
summit racing

breeze85cten 02-23-2011 12:26 AM

Re: my 80 build
 
where did you buy the engine mounts, I made my own but my buddy is doing the same swap and wants to know.


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