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Just read the entire build. Very thoughtful build that turned out amazingly! Killer truck. Love the subtle, personal touches.

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Hey guys, hadn't posted here in a long time.

My inline 6 finally decided to crap out on me so I took a 350 that I purchased from SeTx67 here on the forum and dropped it in. I hadn't got a chance to finish it up as I got real busy at work and hadn't had the time to button it up. Hoping to have it done here in a few weeks if I could get a day off!! When I purchased the engine I bought the 700R4 transmission also but decided to stick with the manual 4 speed that is original with the truck. I like driving the 4 speed. Not planning nothing special under the hood except what you see for now. Just gonna do some dual exhaust out the back and drive the heck out of it. I have another project that I am ready to start on so I can't dump to much more money into this one.

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I'm not sure which I'm diggin more - the V8 swap or Lumberton Funeral Home's sale on a traditional service complete w/20 gauge non-gasketed steel casket.

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Bwahaha :lol: Man that is a hilarious post! I had to spray a little paint and needed that news paper!!

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Comics on the cowl :lol:

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Man, that's a good deal!

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I needed the comics to keep me entertained when I needed a break!!:lol:

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Short video of the engine running. Still need to add exhaust so this is straight headers with about a foot of pipe and no mufflers. Planning turn downs by the axles.

https://youtu.be/epihkyJghZk

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Hey guys, it's been awhile since I last posted here. The 350 I swapped over a while back decided to tank out so now I've decided to go with a 5.3L LS swap. I was able to find a wrecked 2007 Silverado and was able to get the engine, transmission, harness, computer, etc.. for my swap. I won't be doing the work myself so I'm getting a buddy of mine to do it for me. He does great work though so I'm excited to see the end product.

The plan: Shave the firewall, paint the firewall, paint the frame rails, install the LS engine, install vintage air and fix the wobbly steering column. I'll update some pics as it goes along.

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Donor vehicle and parts, I've decided to keep the engine stock except the addition of headers. I have a special touch that I plan to add using that valve cover though so stay tuned.

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The front end has been removed and the engine is out. The frame rails are being cleaned and getting ready for paint. Tejas Steelworks engine mounts are here as well.

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Nice truck getting much nicer. I see its at Al Harveys Hack Shack getting the firewall shaved.

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That's correct Ken, he will be doing all the work on it for me (Firewall, frame, vintage air and LS swap). Here's a couple of pics for an update. Shaving the firewall and welded in the studs for the vintage air so you won't see the bolt heads on the firewall!!

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And now we see that valve cover! That looks nice!

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Looking very good!

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Thanks guys, I did the same thing to my Chevelle project so I thought I'd do the truck firewall to match!! :metal:

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A lot of nice work on your truck. Looks great and will be quick with the new drivetrain. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

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Thanks man. Here is an update I received over the weekend. The firewall should be getting paint and clear in the next couple of days. Harvey's Hack Shack out of Dayton TX, is doing a great job!

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Update for the day.

Base coat and clear coat done on the firewall.

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2007 5.3

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Very Nice!

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Thanks Karl

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Engine is set in the truck and the trans cross member will begin fabrication today. Modern Vintage harness is in the process of building me a plug and play harness that should be completed in a week or two. The driveshaft will be measured and built soon. Updates to come!!

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This is going to be a big level up to an already nice truck.

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Thanks Ken, Al has been doing an amazing job on the truck. I'm excited and ready to take it out cruising!!

I hear you are thinking of doing a few minor touches to your black truck. What's the plans on it?