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Jonboy · 08-27-2010, 12:44 PM

I think you will like the LT1. The one in my '79 sure ran good. Good power, EFI, OD trans, definitely the way to go.

The arrival blue is the same color that is on the Escalades as well.

bharrison1 · 08-27-2010, 02:03 PM

Man you dont mess around!!

WillieloRidez · 08-27-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bharrison1

Man you dont mess around!!

Ive got to do things while they are on my mind and i have the money or they will never happen lol. Plus the motor was getting tired, using oil and 8mpgs was not workin for me.

WillieloRidez · 08-27-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I think you will like the LT1. The one in my '79 sure ran good. Good power, EFI, OD trans, definitely the way to go.

The arrival blue is the same color that is on the Escalades as well.

Thanks i will find out tonight hopefully. I dont know how well it will run without exhaust but im sure going to see!

Walts_restoration · 08-27-2010, 02:15 PM

back in march i saw you talking about suiciding the rear doors and i thought the idea was cool as well as swapping handles side to side.

Has anyone ever used the stock handles but behind the thumb button but fab a little 12v switch so that it would pop the door? Would keep the stock handle look but since you cant use the stock linkage keep it working as well. just a though.

WillieloRidez · 08-27-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

back in march i saw you talking about suiciding the rear doors and i thought the idea was cool as well as swapping handles side to side.

Has anyone ever used the stock handles but behind the thumb button but fab a little 12v switch so that it would pop the door? Would keep the stock handle look but since you cant use the stock linkage keep it working as well. just a though.

Thanks i still think it would be a cool idea and it may happen yet just not right now. As far as the switch behind the button i think that would be a great idea!

p_rubottom · 08-30-2010, 11:24 AM

Wheres the pics of the install?!?! Are you driving it yet?

WillieloRidez · 08-30-2010, 02:59 PM

Its driving. I drove it down to wellington this morning to get exhaust on it should have it back in a few and ill take som pics

WillieloRidez · 09-01-2010, 09:27 AM

Ok here is some pics after i cleanded up the wiring a little, i still have to put inner fenders in it which is why the computer is wire tied out of the way. I Have been driving it since monday and it is doing awesome, i dont know if my mileage is any better as of right now as i cant seem to keep my foot out of it. I am going to be putting two electric fans on tonight and doing some other little stuff to it. As the exhaust goes it is 2 1/2in with an h-pipe and 40 series thrush mufflers, i had him dump the exhaust on each side of the tag and it sounds great.

bharrison1 · 09-01-2010, 09:55 AM

Thats badass!!

WillieloRidez · 09-01-2010, 11:39 AM

Thanks! Its gettin there

WillieloRidez · 09-07-2010, 09:31 AM

Well the crew cab is down again. I was getting it ready to go on a trip the past week and Thursday it started running like crap. Misfiring, popping and banging out the exhaust. It will run fine in park reving it but as soon as you put a load on it it wont run to save its life. I am crossing my fingers that its not the opti-spark. Any ideas?

baclay9 · 09-11-2010, 12:45 PM

How do the thrush mufflers sound? Are they comparable to flowmasters or what?
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WillieloRidez · 09-11-2010, 06:18 PM

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How do the thrush mufflers sound? Are they comparable to flowmasters or what?
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The thrush 40 series sound identical to 40 series flowmasters but are about half the price! I was impressed

WillieloRidez · 09-16-2010, 01:39 PM

Well i have an update. After a week and a half of investigating turns out all that was wrong with the truck was water in the gas tank. Go figure. Easy fix so im happy

bharrison1 · 09-16-2010, 02:32 PM

joe231 · 09-16-2010, 05:22 PM

I'm glad you got it figured out!!

WillieloRidez · 09-16-2010, 09:03 PM

Thanks now hopefully it will last a while.

joe231 · 09-16-2010, 09:14 PM

Me too!
When are you planning on paint?
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WillieloRidez · 09-17-2010, 12:25 PM

I have a body guy coming over to look at it today to maybe do some trading on the paint work. Im hoping to have it painted pretty soon its hard giving it up though as much fun it is to drive. I have only got to drive it three days in a month.

WillieloRidez · 09-18-2010, 04:03 PM

Well more bad news. I was driving it today and the A/C compressor locked up on it. So its down again until i can afford a new one.

bharrison1 · 09-18-2010, 04:26 PM

Damn that sucks

joe231 · 09-18-2010, 05:37 PM

WillieloRidez · 09-18-2010, 06:03 PM

Ya it sucks big time. I put a new evaporator and dryer on it along with new lines when we did the motor swap guess i should of replaced the compressor while i was there. It is supposed to got to the body shop this coming up thursday to get jammed inside, the doors under the hood and firewall and we are going to put the outside in sealer just t get it through the winter then paint it in the spring.

bharrison1 · 09-18-2010, 06:24 PM

you could get an ac delete pulley to get you by

08-27-2010, 12:44 PM	#1
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08-30-2010, 11:24 AM	#7
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Wheres the pics of the install?!?! Are you driving it yet?

08-30-2010, 02:59 PM	#8
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Its driving. I drove it down to wellington this morning to get exhaust on it should have it back in a few and ill take som pics __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-01-2010, 09:27 AM	#9
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Ok here is some pics after i cleanded up the wiring a little, i still have to put inner fenders in it which is why the computer is wire tied out of the way. I Have been driving it since monday and it is doing awesome, i dont know if my mileage is any better as of right now as i cant seem to keep my foot out of it. I am going to be putting two electric fans on tonight and doing some other little stuff to it. As the exhaust goes it is 2 1/2in with an h-pipe and 40 series thrush mufflers, i had him dump the exhaust on each side of the tag and it sounds great. Attached Images __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445 Last edited by WillieloRidez; 09-01-2010 at 09:29 AM.

09-01-2010, 09:55 AM	#10
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Thats badass!!

09-01-2010, 11:39 AM	#11
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Thanks! Its gettin there __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-07-2010, 09:31 AM	#12
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Well the crew cab is down again. I was getting it ready to go on a trip the past week and Thursday it started running like crap. Misfiring, popping and banging out the exhaust. It will run fine in park reving it but as soon as you put a load on it it wont run to save its life. I am crossing my fingers that its not the opti-spark. Any ideas? __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-11-2010, 12:45 PM	#13
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! How do the thrush mufflers sound? Are they comparable to flowmasters or what? Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2010, 01:39 PM	#15
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Well i have an update. After a week and a half of investigating turns out all that was wrong with the truck was water in the gas tank. Go figure. Easy fix so im happy __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-16-2010, 02:32 PM	#16
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH!

09-16-2010, 05:22 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! I'm glad you got it figured out!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-16-2010 at 05:23 PM.

09-16-2010, 09:03 PM	#18
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Thanks now hopefully it will last a while. __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-16-2010, 09:14 PM	#19
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09-17-2010, 12:25 PM	#20
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! I have a body guy coming over to look at it today to maybe do some trading on the paint work. Im hoping to have it painted pretty soon its hard giving it up though as much fun it is to drive. I have only got to drive it three days in a month. __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-18-2010, 04:03 PM	#21
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Well more bad news. I was driving it today and the A/C compressor locked up on it. So its down again until i can afford a new one. __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-18-2010, 04:26 PM	#22
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Damn that sucks

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09-18-2010, 06:03 PM	#24
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Ya it sucks big time. I put a new evaporator and dryer on it along with new lines when we did the motor swap guess i should of replaced the compressor while i was there. It is supposed to got to the body shop this coming up thursday to get jammed inside, the doors under the hood and firewall and we are going to put the outside in sealer just t get it through the winter then paint it in the spring. __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

09-18-2010, 06:24 PM	#25
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