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11-14-2005, 11:20 PM
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68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
its finally underway. here are a few progress pics. more are sure to come.
        
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11-14-2005, 11:40 PM
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Car O'Holic
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
wow what a difference!
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11-14-2005, 11:44 PM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
Got the same project going on, can't wait to at least get the thing bolted in and the driveshaft installed
 Good luck!
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11-15-2005, 12:02 AM
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Designated A-hole!
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
Ya'll are making me jealous.
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11-15-2005, 01:58 AM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
It won't be easy or quick but it will be very, VERY worth it in the end
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11-15-2005, 02:04 AM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
What paint are you using there? I hit my valve covers with a wire wheel. They clean up nice. I plan to remove the posts, polish them and relocate my coilpacks.
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Hey you're Ilovecalculus (or something like that) on LS1tech right? |
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11-15-2005, 02:06 AM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
That's correct, he would be that guy
Frizzle, what kit are you using to relocate the coil packs? Won't you take a performance hit using the longer plug cables?
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11-15-2005, 02:28 AM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
There are a few kits on the market, but I haven't decided if I'll use one or make my own. I'm pretty good with wiring and we have nice crimpers/soldering tools at work ($500 daniels kit etc) Use good wires and I doubt the performance delta would be measurable on a dyno.
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11-15-2005, 02:29 AM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
What's the story with the tubular A-Arms on one side? Looks like you ran it that way.
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11-15-2005, 08:23 AM
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67 is sold
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
Nice project! Keep us posted
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11-15-2005, 09:21 AM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
thanks. tubular a-arms on one side was a test fit (seeing if it gave me the desired drop). they are gonna come back off get repainted along with frame. this is just a mock up, then once im happy with fitment, ill tear it down and paint/ detail it all. im wanting to run tall polished alum. v/c and coil relocation brackets too, but where can i find em ( web site would be helpful).
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11-15-2005, 02:39 PM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
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11-15-2005, 04:18 PM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
cool thanks
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11-15-2005, 05:26 PM
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Back in the sticks
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
Nice! Thats going to be a sweet setup. What kind of paint are you using on the engine? I tried the silver on my '71 and it didn't last very well. Going to have to pull it out and clean it up once the Blazer is done. Jeff.
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11-15-2005, 05:27 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
Might have to think about this set-up for my new ROADSTER I'm building
 BTW, Those are some pretty sweet pic's, very nice work and color
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11-15-2005, 07:22 PM
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Re: 68 stepside with ls1 5.3(pics)
its all about the prep to make the paint stick.the paint is dupli-color aluminum 1615.
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