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Russell · 10-14-2003, 02:25 AM

Heya! I spent the thanksgiving weekend pulling the 350 outta my 76 donor truck with my father, and we had some fun =) These are in no specific order =)

The tranny got stuck on the floor board - Aceytelyne torch!

Engine mounts all cut up, I love that Aceytelyne torch =)

Finally! got her out!

Engine with the crane on it

Only I am capable of lighting an engine with no gasoline that hasn't run in 13 years on fire

the baron · 10-14-2003, 05:58 AM

Wow !
I pulled a 6.2 Diesel/TH700R4 out of a Burb & I didn't need a torch !
It was a real PITA to unscrew those bolts holding the engine mounts to the frame , though...

MSL · 10-14-2003, 06:23 AM

dang i think the word patience wasnt in your vocab that day.LOL

Russell · 10-14-2003, 08:45 AM

I spent well over 12 hours on that thing... I couldn't go underneith the truck becuase the front end was being held entirely by a pair of jacks, or else the frame of the truck nearly sat on the ground :P not to mention the greace was so thick you could hardly even find the bolts, lol

*Zilverado* · 10-14-2003, 09:51 AM

Sounds like a GOOD time. I had a chance to do a little work with the "blue-tip" wrench myself on the weekend. IMO, there is nothing more cool than rendering steel with fire

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Oh yah, then there's that other cool thing that involves putting the steel back together with high voltage and fire.

Anyway - looks like you had fun - keep it up.

Low Truck FNG · 10-14-2003, 10:50 AM

When is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada?

*Zilverado* · 10-14-2003, 12:09 PM

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Originally posted by Low Truck FNG
When is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada?

We just celebrated it Man - October 13 was the Holiday Monday. The turkey population north of the 49th parallel has been greatly diminished - mmmmmmmm

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Seriously though, as my avatar says - "Life is Good". We truly have plenty to be thankful for here in North America. One day a year really does not do it justice. Although, I guess we do do it twice between the two contries - still not enough

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Happy Thanksgiving (when your turn comes).

soleeagle · 10-15-2003, 12:45 AM

Looks like you had a blast. I love to use my blue tip wrench too.

Russell · 10-15-2003, 12:55 AM

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Originally posted by soleeagle
Looks like you had a blast. I love to use my blue tip wrench too.

You have an 80!! If its in good condition, wanna post some pictures to get my butt into gear on the body work of my truck?

dubie · 10-15-2003, 09:16 AM

Did it really take 12 hours to yank that out? When i worked for the local wreckers, we could have a pickup stripped to the absolute bare frame in about 8 and that's without a torch. But seeing where your truck sits, i could see you having a bit of trouble getting it out. Ain't destruction fun??? especially when you don't have to worry about putting that truck back together

Looks like you're making some nice progress there Russell. Keep up the great work

soleeagle · 10-16-2003, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by Russell

You have an 80!! If its in good condition, wanna post some pictures to get my butt into gear on the body work of my truck?

Russell if you saw my 80 it would just unmotivate you.

It is mainly a work truck right now, the only good body panels left on it is the hood, tailgate and the grill.:p After the rest of it rots away I plan on making a toy out of the drive train, buggy or maybe even putting something unusual on the frame as a project. It still runs great too, main reason I havent scrapped the body yet.

Russell · 10-16-2003, 12:33 AM

Nice! I would take the tailgate if you were closeby, mine is toast, lol

soleeagle · 10-16-2003, 12:41 AM

Im thinking of removing the tailgate to have as a spare for my 85. It isnt in the greatest shape, Im in the process of getting the bodywork started on it now. Im just looking for an 89 to 91 burb front clip. The wife keeps telling me I have to wait till after Christmas.

Russell · 10-16-2003, 12:55 AM

I'm looking for a new box and tailgate entirely =/ I'm also looking at possibly buying a rollpan as well, just can't find anything thats in good shape up here...

I can fix everything from the cab up, no rust on my rockers at all

Russell · 10-16-2003, 09:45 AM

The passenger side inner fender was very badly rotted, but the driver's side appears to be fairly good... I can pull it off for you not this weekend, but next weekend, and would ask that you pay $20 dollars plus shipping.

Russell · 10-16-2003, 08:51 PM

The inner fender has some very minor dings in it, and from what I can remember from Monday, has minor surface rust, but nothing major... I'll pull it and bring it back up with me next weekend...

10-14-2003, 02:25 AM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Engine Removal Fun =) Heya! I spent the thanksgiving weekend pulling the 350 outta my 76 donor truck with my father, and we had some fun =) These are in no specific order =) The tranny got stuck on the floor board - Aceytelyne torch! Engine mounts all cut up, I love that Aceytelyne torch =) Finally! got her out! Engine with the crane on it Only I am capable of lighting an engine with no gasoline that hasn't run in 13 years on fire __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-14-2003, 05:58 AM	#2
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Wow ! I pulled a 6.2 Diesel/TH700R4 out of a Burb & I didn't need a torch ! It was a real PITA to unscrew those bolts holding the engine mounts to the frame , though... __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

10-14-2003, 08:45 AM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I spent well over 12 hours on that thing... I couldn't go underneith the truck becuase the front end was being held entirely by a pair of jacks, or else the frame of the truck nearly sat on the ground :P not to mention the greace was so thick you could hardly even find the bolts, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-14-2003, 10:50 AM	#6
Low Truck FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 51	When is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada? __________________ Brian '86 C10 Silverado, 350/700

10-15-2003, 12:45 AM	#8
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Looks like you had a blast. I love to use my blue tip wrench too. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

10-14-2003, 06:23 AM	#3
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	dang i think the word patience wasnt in your vocab that day.LOL

10-14-2003, 09:51 AM	#5
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Sounds like a GOOD time. I had a chance to do a little work with the "blue-tip" wrench myself on the weekend. IMO, there is nothing more cool than rendering steel with fire . Oh yah, then there's that other cool thing that involves putting the steel back together with high voltage and fire. Anyway - looks like you had fun - keep it up.

10-15-2003, 09:16 AM	#10
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Did it really take 12 hours to yank that out? When i worked for the local wreckers, we could have a pickup stripped to the absolute bare frame in about 8 and that's without a torch. But seeing where your truck sits, i could see you having a bit of trouble getting it out. Ain't destruction fun??? especially when you don't have to worry about putting that truck back together Looks like you're making some nice progress there Russell. Keep up the great work __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-16-2003, 12:33 AM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Nice! I would take the tailgate if you were closeby, mine is toast, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-16-2003, 12:41 AM	#13
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Im thinking of removing the tailgate to have as a spare for my 85. It isnt in the greatest shape, Im in the process of getting the bodywork started on it now. Im just looking for an 89 to 91 burb front clip. The wife keeps telling me I have to wait till after Christmas. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

10-16-2003, 12:55 AM	#14
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I'm looking for a new box and tailgate entirely =/ I'm also looking at possibly buying a rollpan as well, just can't find anything thats in good shape up here... I can fix everything from the cab up, no rust on my rockers at all __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-16-2003, 09:45 AM	#15
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	The passenger side inner fender was very badly rotted, but the driver's side appears to be fairly good... I can pull it off for you not this weekend, but next weekend, and would ask that you pay $20 dollars plus shipping. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-16-2003, 08:51 PM	#16
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	The inner fender has some very minor dings in it, and from what I can remember from Monday, has minor surface rust, but nothing major... I'll pull it and bring it back up with me next weekend... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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