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Old 02-01-2011, 09:50 PM   #626
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Old 02-02-2011, 12:50 AM   #627
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I found a car show pic from last spring at wind star casino


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Old 02-07-2011, 11:02 PM   #628
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here are the headers I will be getting sure hope they work
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Old 02-09-2011, 07:20 PM   #629
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I got my valve spring tool and got both sides switched out
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Old 02-09-2011, 07:41 PM   #630
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got any pics of the cowl hood side view at the back ?

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Old 02-09-2011, 10:28 PM   #631
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good lookin truck. im going with the same drivetrain but a little over the top. LQ9 block, L92 heads, 650 cam, 90mm intake and TB, and some other goodies. also going with a narrowed rear and some 10.5 tires.
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Old 02-11-2011, 11:02 PM   #632
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got any pics of the cowl hood side view at the back ?
no, if I remember I'll take a pic of it tomorrow
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good lookin truck. im going with the same drivetrain but a little over the top. LQ9 block, L92 heads, 650 cam, 90mm intake and TB, and some other goodies. also going with a narrowed rear and some 10.5 tires.
thanks, that sounds good
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Old 02-11-2011, 11:07 PM   #634
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good lookin truck. im going with the same drivetrain but a little over the top. LQ9 block, L92 heads, 650 cam, 90mm intake and TB, and some other goodies. also going with a narrowed rear and some 10.5 tires.
thanks, that sounds good

today I got the rockers and intake on and torqued, the fuel rails on with new o rings, and painted the valve covers black, tomorrw I'll install the valve covers and mount coils, the cross over tube for the fuel the rails
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Old 02-12-2011, 08:56 AM   #635
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keep it up!!!
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Old 02-12-2011, 11:44 PM   #636
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thanks got the valve covers and coil packs on and swapped out the power steering pump for a non hydro boost unit



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Old 02-14-2011, 01:51 AM   #637
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got the wiring harness and the gauges pulled out of the truck
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Old 02-14-2011, 10:13 AM   #638
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Coming along nicely man.
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Old 02-14-2011, 09:31 PM   #639
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Coming along nicely man.
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Old 02-15-2011, 12:46 AM   #640
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Old 02-15-2011, 01:49 AM   #641
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Old 02-15-2011, 11:57 PM   #642
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thanks
wile I have the steering column out I'm going to add a new turn signal, dimmer, and ignition switch also a new coat of gloss black
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Old 02-16-2011, 11:30 PM   #643
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I got a few parts today, thermastat, coolant steam line crossover tube, " the original one was crushed by a chain" ignition switch, dimmer switch, front bumper brackets, lower cowl patch panel, and qt of pr15, also got a little work done, got one leaf spring bushing pressed out and a new one pressed in, steam line installed, and the steering wheel, and levers pulled off the column and started sanding on it
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I got all the old leaf spring bushing pressed out and the new one pressed in, and pulled out the center pins so I can get new ones
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Old 02-20-2011, 01:29 AM   #646
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got a few things done got some rust cut out on the driver side kick panel, also picked up some braided hose, new bolts for the fuel tank brackets and leaf spring clamps, and got the rear suspension back together


I will paint the differential when I rebuilt it
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Old 02-20-2011, 03:40 AM   #647
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I will also be using the braided hose and an fitting for the trans cooler I plan on using these fitting
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Old 02-23-2011, 12:19 AM   #648
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where you bought the grill? looks nice
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where did you buy the engine mounts, I made my own but my buddy is doing the same swap and wants to know.
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