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11-04-2010, 10:14 PM
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I guess in one way I am. Guess I keep seeing it from the other side, since it has been sitting apart for so long.
If I can get the old motor out, get the frame and firewall painted, and get the new engine in, I will be able to finish it up as I have time here at the house. Hoping to get that done next week.
If I can get the old motor out, get the frame and firewall painted, and get the new engine in, I will be able to finish it up as I have time here at the house. Hoping to get that done next week.
keep up the good work and the fast updates.
11-15-2010, 05:20 PM
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OK, thought I would share for other people. My truck has the stainless flex fuel lines. After playing around with different adapters for the lines, I came up with this.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-12-803BP/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-916166ERL/ x2
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-9894DBHERL/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-9894DBJERL/
My regulator came with a fuel line adapter for the feed to the carb. Hope this helps someone in the future.
I will also be running a pressure gauge between the regulator and the carb.
With this, I don't have to modify the factory lines. It is somewhat bulky, but I think I can mount it on the firewall out of the way.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-12-803BP/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-916166ERL/ x2
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-9894DBHERL/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-9894DBJERL/
My regulator came with a fuel line adapter for the feed to the carb. Hope this helps someone in the future.
I will also be running a pressure gauge between the regulator and the carb.
With this, I don't have to modify the factory lines. It is somewhat bulky, but I think I can mount it on the firewall out of the way.
11-28-2010, 02:28 PM
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Well, my buddies trailer broke yesterday. So he showed up at my house with a couple guys and an engine hoist. An easy hour later, i have an engine free truck to start cleaning up finally.
12-14-2010, 07:41 PM
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This is what the fuel line adapters look like on the regulator
Here is an update, moved the truck out to be picked up on a roll back in the morning. It is going to a body shop to have the frame straightened.
Here is an update, moved the truck out to be picked up on a roll back in the morning. It is going to a body shop to have the frame straightened.
12-14-2010, 07:48 PM
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The truck is taking a change of direction. Looks like it will need to be not only my hotrod but also my daily. I am now planning a LS motor and T56. I want to get the frame straight before I start making any changes to anything.
12-18-2010, 09:07 AM
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I like this plan 10x better! Keep up the good work
12-25-2010, 04:47 PM
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The frame has been starightened. I have sold the mild 350 I had built, now just need to sell the stock NV3500. My buddy is going on a weeks vacation and closed his salvage yard during that time. Once he get back I will be buying a 03 Lq4 complete with everything down the wiring harness.
There is a 04 GTO up for auction the first of the year. If he wins I will be getting the T56 from it. If not, I might start hunting for a 2wd 4L80E.
I have been looking for a garage to rent for a month or 2 so I can get the frame painted and set this thing all together.
Hoping to have this thing all back together end of Febuary.
There is a 04 GTO up for auction the first of the year. If he wins I will be getting the T56 from it. If not, I might start hunting for a 2wd 4L80E.
I have been looking for a garage to rent for a month or 2 so I can get the frame painted and set this thing all together.
Hoping to have this thing all back together end of Febuary.