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everettelane · 07-02-2016, 11:45 PM

Finally after over a year now the motor is running again, I put a 1997 firebird motor and 6 speed standard trans, just got the motor running still have a lot of loose ends to tie up but it's like you breathe new life into the project once you fire it up.

sboris · 07-03-2016, 03:18 AM

Congrats!

**GR8-68** · 07-03-2016, 03:46 AM

I will be happy the day I can say she rolls on her own again. Congrats though, I know it has to feel good.

everettelane · 07-03-2016, 02:33 PM

Thanks guys, i know everyone who works on these trucks or almost anything feels the same!!

davepl · 07-03-2016, 02:48 PM

LS1?

Custom engine cover? More pics!

everettelane · 07-03-2016, 05:13 PM

lt1 still more fabrication to be done to engine cover i'm also trying to use the gauge cluster from the firebird i had pics of the mock up and build of the cluster but the phone it was on took a swim lol!!but i can take some and post them up , just remember its raw not finished yet..

everettelane · 07-04-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

LS1?

Custom engine cover? More pics!

Here you go davepl i took a couple pics, like i say its not done by a long shot still in mock up stage.

projectking · 07-04-2016, 02:34 PM

That cluster looks pretty good in there, looks to be 100% scratch built or did you use part if the original?

everettelane · 07-04-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

That cluster looks pretty good in there, looks to be 100% scratch built or did you use part if the original?

I used part of the old cluster that was in really bad shape to make a mold then removed it i still have a lot of work to do to it just still in mock up stage.

XwalkerX · 07-05-2016, 10:42 AM

not really a fan of anything but the stock gauages however everything else looks great!

everettelane · 07-05-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by XwalkerX

not really a fan of anything but the stock gauages however everything else looks great!

Thanks, i'm not that big on the gauges either but i can't afford 500 to 800 for a new set of gauges lol!! , so i'm cheap and used what i had as long as i can make it look good i'll live with it.

XwalkerX · 07-05-2016, 07:22 PM

i run stock gauges with my LS swap...

everettelane · 07-05-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by XwalkerX

i run stock gauges with my LS swap...

Looks good man, haha i noticed you have that sweet horn button too no shame here man i had one too, what trans are you running mine has the electronic style another reason to use the cluster ?

07-02-2016, 11:45 PM	#1
everettelane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 109	I'ts alive !!!! Finally after over a year now the motor is running again, I put a 1997 firebird motor and 6 speed standard trans, just got the motor running still have a lot of loose ends to tie up but it's like you breathe new life into the project once you fire it up. Attached Images

07-03-2016, 03:18 AM	#2
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: I'ts alive !!!! Congrats! __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

07-03-2016, 03:46 AM	#3
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: I'ts alive !!!! I will be happy the day I can say she rolls on her own again. Congrats though, I know it has to feel good. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-03-2016, 02:33 PM	#4
everettelane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 109	Re: I'ts alive !!!! Thanks guys, i know everyone who works on these trucks or almost anything feels the same!!

07-03-2016, 02:48 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: I'ts alive !!!! LS1? Custom engine cover? More pics! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

07-03-2016, 05:13 PM	#6
everettelane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 109	Re: I'ts alive !!!! lt1 still more fabrication to be done to engine cover i'm also trying to use the gauge cluster from the firebird i had pics of the mock up and build of the cluster but the phone it was on took a swim lol!!but i can take some and post them up , just remember its raw not finished yet..

07-04-2016, 02:34 PM	#8
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: I'ts alive !!!! That cluster looks pretty good in there, looks to be 100% scratch built or did you use part if the original? __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

07-05-2016, 10:42 AM	#10
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: I'ts alive !!!! not really a fan of anything but the stock gauages however everything else looks great!

07-05-2016, 07:22 PM	#12
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: I'ts alive !!!! i run stock gauges with my LS swap...



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