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Old 02-01-2016, 02:41 AM   #101
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Sounds like a killer build!
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Old 03-27-2016, 10:59 PM   #102
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Well it's all done. Took 8 days to run-drive then another 2 weeks to finish the paint work. Now on to the next one.
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Old 03-28-2016, 07:20 AM   #103
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Crew short
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Old 03-28-2016, 08:02 AM   #104
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You're getting pretty efficient at that, . What are the plans for the Crew?
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Old 03-28-2016, 03:22 PM   #105
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It is for sale.
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Old 03-28-2016, 03:28 PM   #106
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It is for sale.
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Old 03-28-2016, 03:56 PM   #107
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20k as she sits
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Old 03-29-2016, 07:08 PM   #108
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Well it's all done. Took 8 days to run-drive then another 2 weeks to finish the paint work. Now on to the next one.
Any firewall modification on this one? It looks like the engine is sitting pretty far back.
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Old 03-29-2016, 07:30 PM   #109
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Any more pics? What all has been done?
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Old 03-31-2016, 08:07 AM   #110
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No fire wall mods. Bought the truck in phonix last August flew down and drove it home. While we were there did some shoping and bought a short bed and hauled it home. Couldn't decide what to do to it so looked around the shop and shed for parts and did the cummins nv4500 treatment. Used a Hyd clutch pedal from 87 Chevy Truck. Engine is 150000 mile from 95 dodge. Truck still needs a gear change in the rear (4:10) I will try and get more pics up on it. Thanks for looking.
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Old 02-23-2018, 10:19 AM   #111
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I'm starting a new project. A LB7 and ZF6 in my 68 K20. Can you please tell me if Dakoka digital gauges will work? If not can you point me in the right direction? Thank you.
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Old 02-23-2018, 10:48 AM   #112
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Yes they will work great. Good luck with your swap. Any questions I can help you with let me know
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Old 07-10-2018, 07:48 AM   #114
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I just got my LB7 back from the machine shop. I have the complete 2002 donor truck and most people are telling me to just put my '68 body on the '02 chassis. This is a 4x4. I really love how clean you swap looks on the factory frame with the factory radiator support. This is direction id rather go. Can you please give some tips on engine mounts, and cross members? How did you decide on how far forward and back to place the engine and how high or low? Is the radiator support in the factory location? i apologize if you've already answered these questions.
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Old 03-01-2024, 12:35 PM   #115
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no firewall mods but the challenge was the trans tunnel because of the size of the allison started with a 4x4 tunnel then raised it about 4 more inches
What motor mounts.
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