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**specialtyretail** · 04-22-2017, 07:18 PM

t is in. As usual, there were a few snags along the way, but the bunch helping me had a way around every one of them. It is not running, but the engine is in the truck, the truck is back in the shop and I can do the rest of the detail stuff as I get to it. Thanks to everyone that has helped throughout this project, you guys are The ****...

**Boog** · 04-22-2017, 08:02 PM

Fred did this engine come in the truck and you rebuilt it or just cleaned it up outside?

**specialtyretail** · 04-24-2017, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Fred did this engine come in the truck and you rebuilt it or just cleaned it up outside?

It was a decent running, mild small block. We just pulled it and cleaned it up a little.

**specialtyretail** · 04-24-2017, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

looks good in there

Thank you. We will be glad when it is running again,, finally...

**specialtyretail** · 04-25-2017, 12:42 PM

It is always something....

**specialtyretail** · 04-25-2017, 07:32 PM

The dreaded,, LIST....

**specialtyretail** · 04-29-2017, 03:39 PM

I have been grandpa'ing the last couple of days, but I am back on it once again. Man, i am slow, but he list is getting whittled down.

**Boog** · 04-29-2017, 04:01 PM

Are you planning an oe air cleaner or chrome open one?

**specialtyretail** · 04-29-2017, 04:47 PM

I am glad you asked......

**specialtyretail** · 04-29-2017, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Are you planning an oe air cleaner or chrome open one?

I have lusted after one of these for years, just never would spend the money. I think it looks perfect on this motor....

**Boog** · 04-29-2017, 06:45 PM

Super cool.

**specialtyretail** · 04-30-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

nice

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Originally Posted by Boog

Super cool.

Thanks guys,, I am kind of proud of the way it is turning out. I usually don't go for the clean, detailed look, i am more of the crude, it runs so the hell with it guy. I have sure learned a lot doing this one like this.

**specialtyretail** · 05-03-2017, 10:59 PM

It Runs..... A big difference from start to (almost) finish. Just need to get the hood back on, do exhaust and drive the piss out of it...

**specialtyretail** · 05-07-2017, 02:54 PM

Well piss......

**specialtyretail** · 05-07-2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

oh no hope everything else is ok

I just had a case of The Dumbass. I snagged the garage door roller as I was backing out to put the last couple of parts on. I already have a new bumper on the way and am getting ready to list a bunch of parts to pay for it. Just one of those things, oh well....

**Boog** · 05-07-2017, 03:20 PM

Yeah, it could have been worse. How did the garage door track fair?

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-07-2017, 03:42 PM

Bummer about your bumper. I feel your pain, I ran over a tow bar in my yard and it whacked the snot out the bedside of my truck.

That Batwing air cleaner is too cool, I need to put one of those on my "Dreaded list'

midniteblues · 05-07-2017, 04:15 PM

Looking sharp there good job.
The air cleaner looks cool all snuggled into the firewall like that.

Bumper doesn't look too bad,even though a new one would be perfect wasn't there any trees around too try and push it back in.

My kid did the same thing a few years ago except going into the garage with his old s10 blazer...I think that was grill # 3 at the time.
The 91-93 grills were known too be tough as hell but somehow he went through 4 or 5 of them in 2-3 yrs.

....I still have a spare hanging in the garage. And my flashing and track have never been the same since.

With the new bumper on its way what's next for the shop truck?

**specialtyretail** · 05-07-2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Yeah, it could have been worse. How did the garage door track fair?

It is all wadded up too. Supposed to be having one of those brought out this evening.

**specialtyretail** · 05-07-2017, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Bummer about your bumper. I feel your pain, I ran over a tow bar in my yard and it whacked the snot out the bedside of my truck.

That Batwing air cleaner is too cool, I need to put one of those on my "Dreaded list'

Yes, it was a bummer way to start the day, but if that is all i have to complain about then I have it pretty good. I have wanted one of these air cleaners for years and think it is exactly what this project needed.

04-22-2017, 07:18 PM	#51
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Victim of changes... t is in. As usual, there were a few snags along the way, but the bunch helping me had a way around every one of them. It is not running, but the engine is in the truck, the truck is back in the shop and I can do the rest of the detail stuff as I get to it. Thanks to everyone that has helped throughout this project, you guys are The ****... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

04-22-2017, 08:02 PM	#52
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Victim of changes... Fred did this engine come in the truck and you rebuilt it or just cleaned it up outside? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-25-2017, 12:42 PM	#55
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Victim of changes... It is always something.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

04-25-2017, 07:32 PM	#56
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Victim of changes... The dreaded,, LIST.... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

04-29-2017, 03:39 PM	#57
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Victim of changes... I have been grandpa'ing the last couple of days, but I am back on it once again. Man, i am slow, but he list is getting whittled down. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

04-29-2017, 04:01 PM	#58
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Victim of changes... Are you planning an oe air cleaner or chrome open one? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-29-2017, 04:47 PM	#59
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Victim of changes... I am glad you asked...... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

04-29-2017, 06:45 PM	#61
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Victim of changes... Super cool. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-03-2017, 10:59 PM	#63
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Victim of changes... It Runs..... A big difference from start to (almost) finish. Just need to get the hood back on, do exhaust and drive the piss out of it... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

05-07-2017, 02:54 PM	#64
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Victim of changes... Well piss...... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

05-07-2017, 03:20 PM	#66
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Victim of changes... Yeah, it could have been worse. How did the garage door track fair? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-07-2017, 03:42 PM	#67
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Victim of changes... Bummer about your bumper. I feel your pain, I ran over a tow bar in my yard and it whacked the snot out the bedside of my truck. That Batwing air cleaner is too cool, I need to put one of those on my "Dreaded list' __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-07-2017, 04:15 PM	#68
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Victim of changes... Looking sharp there good job. The air cleaner looks cool all snuggled into the firewall like that. Bumper doesn't look too bad,even though a new one would be perfect wasn't there any trees around too try and push it back in. My kid did the same thing a few years ago except going into the garage with his old s10 blazer...I think that was grill # 3 at the time. The 91-93 grills were known too be tough as hell but somehow he went through 4 or 5 of them in 2-3 yrs.....I still have a spare hanging in the garage. And my flashing and track have never been the same since. With the new bumper on its way what's next for the shop truck? __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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