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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
Yeah, I'm pretty sure you'll have to move all of that. It's pretty tight up there with the VA evaporator unit, mounting brackets and lines. You might get lucky and be able to squeeze something in there, but it would be a PITA to get to if you ever need to replace a relay or chase wires
I used custom fittings, but the plumbing is about the same routing. Here's mine all jammed in there... ![]() ![]() and a front shot, just for good measure. ![]()
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
Wow, your right that is going to be tight. Thanks for sharing the pictures.. Love the color of your truck. I'm also restoring a 63 VW 2nd owner all original car. The original color is close to your blue. What color is your truck? Thanks.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
No problem Mark. The truck is actually a factory Medium Blue, code 510. It's just been resprayed in Base/Clear.
I'm sure you'll love the AC once it's installed. I can't imagine going back to no AC in mine now that I have it. Keep up the good work, your truck is turning out great!
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
This weekend I entered my truck in it's first ever Car Show, (the largest show of the year for the Las Vegas area). I was hesitant to do so, because my Truck is not completely finished. My family and I had a great time, and we met a lot of really cool people aka "Truck Enthusiasts"! I totally wasn't expecting to win anything, just excited to show the Truck & what I've finished so far! So when my Truck won; "Super Run 2015 Outstanding Vehicle" award, I was shocked AND proud!!
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
Hell yes!
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
Well deserved...congrats man!
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Thank You!! I haven't been this excited since the day my first kid (my daughter) was born...lol
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
Congratulations Mark.
I want to go to the show but had home work to do... |
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Thanks Mike... It's really hard to work on it, since I enjoy driving it so much lol. I can't believe how well these LS's run with the great fuel mileage to go with it.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
awesome! congrats on the well deserved award. Your truck looks great, glad to see it our shining in the sun.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
I've had the check engine light coming on. Fixed it with some new knock sensors from GM.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
I just picked up some new tubular A-arms and sway bar. Hopefully I will get them on this afternoon so I can get the truck aligned this weekend.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
A-arms are installed. I ended up having too pull out my 1.5" lowering springs and installing my stock spring to get the ride height. I can't believe how much better it rides. Today I'm going to install the sway bar.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
Bring it out to Espresso and Exotics tomorrow at Boca Park in Summerlin. People start showing up at 7 am.... https://www.facebook.com/eecarshow
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Awesome upgrade to your suspension! When I grow up, I want to add cool parts like that to my truck...
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Had a few friends over yesterday to BBQ and help me with assembling my bed. I still need to bolt in the fender wells and install my fuel cap.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
Very nice! Has to feel good coming down the home stretch
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