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Rusbuilt 03-02-2013 11:28 PM

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What a tease of a pic! lol Lets see the real work!

Hardesty454 03-03-2013 02:25 PM

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Start to finish on this thread in only 2 hours... time warp.

Great work, on all projects!

jrdv 03-05-2013 10:44 PM

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I think it is time for some pics. Do I need to mail you some batteries for the camera?:lol:

jrdv 03-05-2013 10:52 PM

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Your tranny looks a little different than mine.

The housing on the output shaft is longer on mine. I need to measure the shaft to see if your yoke will work. I'll try to get a pick tomorrow from the back and we'll compare.

Hart_Rod 03-05-2013 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5923534)
What a tease of a pic! lol Lets see the real work!

:)
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Originally Posted by Hardesty454 (Post 5924505)
Start to finish on this thread in only 2 hours... time warp.

Great work, on all projects!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by jrdv (Post 5929983)
Your tranny looks a little different than mine.

The housing on the output shaft is longer on mine. I need to measure the shaft to see if your yoke will work. I'll try to get a pick tomorrow from the back and we'll compare.

The driveshaft I sent you a picture of is from a truck, not my motor, so it should work.

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Originally Posted by jrdv (Post 5929960)
I think it is time for some pics. Do I need to mail you some batteries for the camera?:lol:

These are the best pics I have right now....pretty bare engine sitting in the engine compartment....:D.

jrdv 03-06-2013 12:02 AM

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I would say you only have about 20 minutes worth of work left!

You will feel better when its out!;)

john

C10_ustacould 03-06-2013 12:27 AM

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Another step to LS3ville!

big_al_71 03-06-2013 01:02 PM

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Great job thus far Rob....Get'r done!!

Hart_Rod 03-07-2013 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jrdv (Post 5930139)
I would say you only have about 20 minutes worth of work left!

You will feel better when its out!;)

john

That's what I thought, :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by BucksSS (Post 5930188)
Another step to LS3ville!

Getting closer...

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Originally Posted by big_al_71 (Post 5930876)
Great job thus far Rob....Get'r done!!

Thanks Al!

So I've been taking my time pulling the motor and tranny. I've tried to be very methodical so nothing gets missed and I don't tear anything up (I even have a checklist...;)). So today after double checking everything, I'm ready to hook the engine hoist up and realize the boom is not long enough...:(. So I guess it will have to wait one more day until I can track one down tomorrow. What a bummer, I'm ready for this part to be over.....:waah:. If I can't find a hoist with a long enough boom, I may just buy one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-t...ane-41188.html

Rusbuilt 03-07-2013 10:44 PM

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I like that lift!

C10_ustacould 03-08-2013 12:17 AM

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That thing jump out of there yet?

Hart_Rod 03-08-2013 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5933822)
I like that lift!

Yeah it's pretty sweet. Plus I could use it to put the cab on and off...

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Originally Posted by BucksSS (Post 5933986)
That thing jump out of there yet?

Working on it...:lol:.

Hart_Rod 03-08-2013 08:59 PM

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Finally got it out!!!!

Rusbuilt 03-08-2013 09:07 PM

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Alright!! Nice work!

NewType72 03-08-2013 09:39 PM

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Atta boy good work!
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sourkraut 03-08-2013 09:50 PM

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I know your moving forward and will be better but it makes me a little sad not seeing that side-winder in there.

Number98 03-09-2013 12:19 AM

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Nice work Rob :metal:

C10_ustacould 03-09-2013 01:06 AM

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Forward!!

jmedero 03-09-2013 01:39 AM

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How did it feel tearing apart the only one that ran? Lol
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Hart_Rod 03-09-2013 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5935294)
Alright!! Nice work!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by NewType72 (Post 5935354)
Atta boy good work!
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by sourkraut (Post 5935378)
I know your moving forward and will be better but it makes me a little sad not seeing that side-winder in there.

It was bittersweet. I hated "downing" my only running truck, but everything fell into place when I sold all the old parts. I know I will be much happier with it once I get it back together.

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Originally Posted by Number98 (Post 5935680)
Nice work Rob :metal:

Thanks J!

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Originally Posted by BucksSS (Post 5935763)
Forward!!

One step at a time, :metal:.

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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 5935821)
How did it feel tearing apart the only one that ran? Lol
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Painful, BUT, sometimes you have to back up to go forward...I know you know a little about this....:D.

jorgensensc 03-09-2013 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 5936424)
Thanks!



Thanks!



It was bittersweet. I hated "downing" my only running truck, but everything fell into place when I sold all the old parts. I know I will be much happier with it once I get it back together.



Thanks J!

I can understand that. I'm dreading bringing the suburban down for the 6.2 swap. Especially since it is my daily driver. I'm trying to make sure I have everything ready to go when I pull the tired big block out.
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72k5zl1 03-09-2013 03:25 PM

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hey Rob, havent checked in or read back to far, but if you are going to chance up the front drivr or want to ad a samden pump. check out holleys new ls front drive setup. affordable and clean. mixes in perfect with stock stuff. have pics if you want.

Hart_Rod 03-09-2013 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc (Post 5936470)
I can understand that. I'm dreading bringing the suburban down for the 6.2 swap. Especially since it is my daily driver. I'm trying to make sure I have everything ready to go when I pull the tired big block out.
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From what I've read, it sounds like you're doing your homework, :). Can't wait to see you back on the road.

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1 (Post 5936547)
hey Rob, havent checked in or read back to far, but if you are going to chance up the front drivr or want to ad a samden pump. check out holleys new ls front drive setup. affordable and clean. mixes in perfect with stock stuff. have pics if you want.

I am leaning toward their setup. Please post pictures!

jmedero 03-09-2013 04:00 PM

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And the step forward your taking is bad ass.
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72k5zl1 03-09-2013 04:07 PM

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heres some shots of my junkyard motor cleaned up. 5.3 iron block, takeoff ls2 intake and rails, and some valve covers and coil relocators. paint and cleaner goes along way. the holley brackets are user friendly and super clean. they look the way gm should have done it. i reused the alt. bought a ps pump and the vintage air 508 bolted right in. this thing started out as a high intake truck motor.


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