Tank5
SILVER Star
No kidding, those speed bumps come out of nowhere.
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No kidding, those speed bumps come out of nowhere.
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Well it looks like I picked up another project... might have a home for those one tons now! I do plan to finish this 40 before I build that one. Just wanted an early K5 before they get out of my reach!
Mike Shull
Let’s go…
I can hardly keep up with one project!
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Well I sold off the body, now to figure out what to do with this.......
The struggle continues!
Believe me guys, I think about this about everyday, just too many pieces to the puzzle!
AND yes, that Tahoe has a strong running 5.3 6L80 combo 330hp
The struggle continues!
Believe me guys, I think about this about everyday, just too many pieces to the puzzle!
AND yes, that Tahoe has a strong running 5.3 6L80 combo 330hp
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So some updates. I sold off the 80 chassis so that distraction is gone. Picked up another 6.0/4L80 combo just because it was cheap.
@bluehawk posted about needing a top. Well being as I have a few and need to get going on this project I decided to work on the top so he could have the front section.
@bluehawk posted about needing a top. Well being as I have a few and need to get going on this project I decided to work on the top so he could have the front section.
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Now I have read about the tooth method of joining the two together but after talking to a friend who repairs boats he said they butt them together all the time but told me about layers. Sheet size and how they do it. Sooo. I hit the easy button and made straight cuts.
I put them together but they do not meet up great due to the curves in the top. I will think about it and decide. I think I can build up the glass and make it work.
I put them together but they do not meet up great due to the curves in the top. I will think about it and decide. I think I can build up the glass and make it work.
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Sweet, for some reason, somewhere, i thought i read you saying you sold this. Glad that isnt the case! Looking forward to watching progress.
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No updates on the 40 today. I wrapped up the gas tank install on my K5 and got that moving under it's own power.
bluehawk
Appalachia Cruisers
That K5 is looking sweet.
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More first world problems... having now 2 6.0 LS combos , I am once again thinking of putting this one in this project. I know I have waffled but I like the idea of OBD 2 ability. I am leaning towards keeping the H55f and split case. I need to pick up a new flywheel.
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The man in brown showed up with my LS swap parts
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I got the first layers of glass down. I am using the tighter weave at the seam and then overlaying with the other. I will lay some on the inside once I finish the outside.
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Slow progress on this. I have two layers on top and three on the bottom. I will add more but I am at a good stoping point.
I also harvested another LS package from the silver Tahoe. 320 HP 5.3 and 6L80 combo. I am trying to tie up loose ends but this should be in the work bay soon and getting a LS transplant.
I also harvested another LS package from the silver Tahoe. 320 HP 5.3 and 6L80 combo. I am trying to tie up loose ends but this should be in the work bay soon and getting a LS transplant.
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Making progress getting things shifted around.
Should I flip a coin on engines or just go all out baller and put the 6.0 in!? Haha
Go jacks make moving this around a breeze.
Should I flip a coin on engines or just go all out baller and put the 6.0 in!? Haha
Go jacks make moving this around a breeze.
Mike Shull
Let’s go…
It looks amazing!
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Well not much but I did finally unpack the LS clutch kit and paint the motor mount! I am going to stick one of the 6.0's in and see what happens. I am going to keep the H55f and split case combo, I think. The 4l80 to splitcase adapter is a pain. Unless the tons go back under it, then it will get a 241 case. 
I may have found a home for the tbi 350??? In Lynchburg Lemonade. My small tire wheeler.
I may have found a home for the tbi 350??? In Lynchburg Lemonade. My small tire wheeler.
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Manual mafia!
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Well I brought home my low milage 6.0 to install in this project. The other will be built into a 408 stoker for the blazer. I already think a stock 6.0 is more than enough for this one.
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