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Here are some clearance fotos....Drivers side frame rail
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/IMG_1639.jpg

Passenger side.....
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/IMG_1640.jpg

Fan Clearance....
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/IMG_1641.jpg

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Lastly, the lake pipes....Hope you guys enjoy, and thanks again!:burnout:

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/IMG_1642.jpg

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I was thinking about this project just this weekend and wondered how you were coming. What a nice surprise to see the finished project. Congrats!!:metal:

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Nice! I'm glad you stuck with it...

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Glad you kept at it. That big rat has got to be tons of fun to drive:metal:

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Glad to see it went well for you!!

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The pics look nice. Glad to hear you stuck with it and got it finished up. Now get out there and enjoy it!:burnout:

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yah, truck is pretty nice now....time to focus on fixing the minor rust spots and getting it slammed and primered! hehehehe

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Damn glad you stuck with it, man. If I would have gave up everytime I was broke or didn't have the time, well, I wouldn't have a bunch of cool junk layin' around that I don't have time to work on or can't afford to fix! By the way, the lakes pipes are too cool!

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Awesome! Great looking install. Like those side pipes too. :metal:

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Thats awesome man.Good job

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nice job man did your truck sit lower in the front with that extra weight??

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nah, it probably only sagged the front another quarter to a half an inch. I hate the side view of my truck cause the front wheels have a mean gap, but from the front the bumper is only about 8 inches off the ground which looks pretty mean. I still want to get some drop spindles, 3" coils for the front and 6" for the rear.
On the way to work to day I pegged the pedal and this sucker hauls ass! From the seat of my pants Imma call atleast a mid 14 second car with traction. not too bad for a street/daily driver.

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Ok dude,my wife is mad at you now because i want one of them, great project!

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I just read this whole thread and i'm glad you stuck with it. Great job and your truck looks great. I can't wait to get my big block going in my truck.

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Cool....I'm glad to see you stuck with it also. I love my big block Burb...I just need to do some work on it and start driving it a little more....even if it does cost a fortune for gas. Did that cross flow radiator fit without cutting the inner fenders? If so, do you know what the application is for it? Thanks

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Yah the radiator fit in the stock location and is doing a pretty descent job at cooling the motor. I still havent been in heavy traffic yet but Im sure it wont go past 210degrees. As for the application it came from I forget because I had 3 different radiators at the time I installed it....Im thinking it is the one from 67-72 truck though.

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Nice to see you got it going and I am waiting for my grin again.. :waah:

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thats fricken sweet man! I'm stoked for you dude.... glad you went through with it. Truck looks great, as does the 454. I'm sure you'll have fun with it.

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That looks great.. nice job. I did notice that it's still got the original master cylinder, you got it to go like you wanted, consider putting some cash into the brakes so the bad boy will stop... Have fun with it looks good and I bet is sounds wild with straight lake pipes....

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Glad that you are pleased with the way the engine/trans installation turned out. It looks good in there and best of all it works. Appreciate your business and would be happy to work on your truck in the future if you need. Now, finish up some details and then enjoy it! Good Truckin'

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Thanks Jerry, definetly will be seeing more of me...you going to Goodguys down in Del Mar?
As for the truck yes, still tinkering to finish up some minor stuff but other than lowering and bodywork Im thinking brakes are more of a priority at this point. No need in having this power and nice motor and go plowing into the back of some expensive euro car!

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My friend had some pipes like that on his 66 burnt the sh*t out of my leg first few times i got out of it.