LSJ 73 Resto Mod - The Flying Burrito

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The family truckster lives! :)
 
It was not a good decade....well, maybe for Bruce Jenner and Jimmy Carter
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My 1980's suit.
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At least it matches the wood grain on the Country Squire.
 
At least it matches the wood grain on the Country Squire.
Right idea, wrong vehicle.
You forgot that I'm a rough, tough, outdoorsy kind of guy.
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Funny thing is.....I can see you in that.:grinpimp:
 
Tech:

Ward, what's the projected top speed and terminal velocity of the future LS3J73?
 
Thank you for the Tech question, Sam.

The explicit answer: really fast / I don't know

The implicit answer: too fast / I don't want to find out
 
Thank you for the Tech question, Sam.

The explicit answer: really fast / I don't know

The implicit answer: too fast / I don't want to find out
Fortunately the 70 Series are known for their excellent brakes. (Especially the rear drum brakes). :)
 
Fortunately the 70 Series are known for their excellent brakes. (Especially the rear drum brakes). :)
With cruise control and the new speedometer, the vehicle will only do 80 mph so I am not worried about brakes - won't need 'em.

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Yer gonna bend that needle......:eek:
 
Yer gonna bend that needle......:eek:
I am old and want to get older.....

Like a weapon with light trigger and big magazine - it deserves respect and due consideration before engaging.
 
That frame looks lonely.
 
That frame looks lonely.
We're working on it....

Some other LS3 installs below. Jonathan Ward has led the use of these power units in his TLC swaps, some beautiful installations.

80 Series

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Mazda Miata

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Datsun 240Z

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Nissan 240 ZX

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REUNION!!!

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