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09-21-2022, 06:52 PM
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Location: Blackfalds, Alberta
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
Bump on this old thread.
Lost ambition on this truck so for the past couple years I built a 2wd shortbox and a 69 Suburban. So turning back to this one now with motivation again! I bought this truck when I was 17 and I'm now 34 so it deserves to finally get back on the road. But plans are changing. I've decided to rip out the 350 and 4 speed and throw a 5.3 in it. I've got my donor engine and will be using the 4l60e. Dakota digital gauges, lokar floor shifter, advance adapters kit and my wiring harness are ordered. So playing the waiting game now. But this thing will get done this winter, and hopefully get the box painted shortly after. Picture is me loading it up this past weekend to haul it to the shop for the winter.
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10-18-2022, 04:44 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
You mention a "radio conversion." Please tell me what that entails.
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10-18-2022, 06:03 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
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02-06-2023, 11:10 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
Awesome progress!
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03-14-2023, 07:01 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
The 15 x 8 wheels and dog dish caps look MUCH better then the old wheels.
I'm hoping to get the fuel system plumbed next weekend. After that, a few things left to check off before first fire. Hopefully can hear it idle before the end of the month.
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01-05-2024, 12:46 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
One last update on this truck I guess.
Its all back together, interior is mostly done now as well. Put about 50 miles on it this summer. I need to get the box painted, but who knows when that will happen as I picked up a 70 Blazer project that has diverted my attention haha.
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01-05-2024, 11:14 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
Nice Truck.
15 x 8's look great, agree. What size tires did you put on them? |
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01-08-2024, 11:03 AM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
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01-11-2024, 01:29 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
Looks great! Getting quite the collection!
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02-10-2024, 03:54 PM
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Re: 71 4x4 SWB
Great build! I like the decision to go with the 5.3 engine. You can easily bump up the horse power to around 340 with a stage 2 low lift cam from Texas Speed.
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