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Old 08-01-2010, 09:55 PM   #1
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finally getting started
i finally got the nerve to tear down my dependable daily driver,going be a frame off,with 5.3 4l60e trans,so i will be posting pics (alot of pics)this is my first total restore
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Old 08-01-2010, 09:58 PM   #2
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Old 08-01-2010, 10:03 PM   #3
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Old 08-01-2010, 10:03 PM   #4
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Looks great man. Good luck on the resto and don't let stuff snowball on ya. Alot of people have been hit with the snowball including me lol.
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Old 08-01-2010, 10:08 PM   #5
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Looks great man. Good luck on the resto and don't let stuff snowball on ya. Alot of people have been hit with the snowball including me lol.
i was worried about losing intrest, but my buddy (long haired guy in the picture ) says that want happen as long he is helping with it.Gotta be patient!!
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Old 08-06-2010, 08:39 PM   #6
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Re: finally getting started (project 87 shorty)
pressured washed frame getting it ready to take apart for sand blasting,gotta mock-up 5.3 and tranny first and make any and all mods to frame
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Old 08-06-2010, 09:53 PM   #7
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Another LSX swap! Awesome. Good luck and I will be watching for updates!
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Old 08-06-2010, 10:43 PM   #8
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wow alot of comments/questions from me....

what size are them fat tires they look awesome?

I see a ford LOl, I like that year/style ford, wouldn't mind having one

and lastly, wow it looked good before can't wait to see it done.
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Old 08-06-2010, 11:48 PM   #9
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wow alot of comments/questions from me....

what size are them fat tires they look awesome?

I see a ford LOl, I like that year/style ford, wouldn't mind having one

and lastly, wow it looked good before can't wait to see it done.
they are 295-50-15,put them on to roll on,i'm getting the eagle 225 ,20x10 and 20x8 ,and the ford is a loaner my friend has my 94 ext gmc ,and gotta have a mud dog (the bronco)
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Old 08-07-2010, 01:29 PM   #10
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Old 08-07-2010, 07:46 PM   #11
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Looking good good luck with it
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Old 08-08-2010, 10:33 PM   #12
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checking the fit of the motor,ordering motor mount plates monday
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Old 08-13-2010, 11:04 PM   #13
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nice progress! i love ls swaps! they get outta hand so quickly
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Old 08-14-2010, 05:28 PM   #14
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nice progress! i love ls swaps! they get outta hand so quickly
well i'm still in shock that i have tore it down cause was a daily driver,so i amm trying to stay focused and not lose that focus that it will be a d/d and a show piece
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wow a visible gas tank, no need for a fuel gauge LOL.
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Is that a hole in that tank lol lookin good by the way
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Is that a hole in that tank lol lookin good by the way
i patched it up early using duck tape (u know that tennessee chrome) and a old pair of drawers (fruit of looms) ,and a adult no drip depend extra large,only seeping now
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Nice Job!! I was hoping you were going to sell that thruck to me one day.. lol! I may have to come out and see it soon!
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Nice Job!! I was hoping you were going to sell that thruck to me one day.. lol! I may have to come out and see it soon!
thanks travis,i'm still in shock that i tore it down cause it was a daily driver,ls swap going to be sweet,i give 800 for motor,trans,i took it out of the truck my self so i could get everything needed
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wow a visible gas tank, no need for a fuel gauge LOL.
i thought it took alt of gas fill-up,that is one those black holes lol
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looks good! I just got a 6.0 that I am gonna do some work to and stick in my trans am. Then take the ls1 outa my TA and put to use in one of my old squares.
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Old 08-17-2010, 01:31 PM   #22
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looks good! I just got a 6.0 that I am gonna do some work to and stick in my trans am. Then take the ls1 outa my TA and put to use in one of my old squares.
i'm gonna pull motor back off frame tonight and dig a little deeper in the frame thamks will post more pics soon
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been busy going to get back on it this week
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T T T for updates
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