My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside.

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I just read through the whole thread and you're doing some good work. It should be a blast to drive. I really liked how the exhaust was run from the headers. I even printed out a couple of the pics. Then disappointed later when you said you cut it out. Could you be more specific about the problem you had there? I liked the little covers you put on the heater shroud bolts. I'm thinking of just using vacuum line plugs.

I also bought the lokar shifter rod, but haven't used it yet. If it's anything like the cable set ups for adjustment you need to set the tranny in it's lowest gear, then put the shifter in that setting, then install the rods and adjust it to match. You might check with Frizzle though, he used the same thing on his tahoe conversion and said it worked out great. He's running a big block also.

I'm not much of a cheerleader. I usually will post questions on a build when I have them, or I will try to answer them when I think I can help. I really don't know how some of the people here can keep up with so many threads or forums and post everywhere. I must be a slow reader, cause I can barely find the time to keep up with the projects I follow now.

Monroe used to be in my territory when I lived out there. I'm a boiler inspector and lived in Marysville for a while (rental) and bought a place on Camano Island (1997-2000). I liked the scenery out there, but it wasn't home for me. I just could not get used to the overcast sky.