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    5.3 help

    dirty dingo mounts work well, i used 4th gen f body headers on my swap, needed to clearance the frame slightly nothing crazy tho. i have read 5th gen headers work better as the driver side header wont be angled to the side. i used the upper and lower hoses from my donor truck fit perfect. i...
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    Anyone done lsx w/a carb?

    ive done both an efi swap, and a carb swap. efi is nice, can be aggravaiting sometimes. carb is most defenitly easier. especially when you start doing cam/head swaps. however, with wanting to run overdrive ie 4l60e your shooting yourself in the foot youl need a controller for the trans. i would...
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    1985 k5 4x4 5.3l vortec swap

    making a stand alone harness isnt really all that difficult and would save you a bunch of money. check out lt1swap.com he goes over everything to cut in the harness and which wires to tie into your new fuse block. 2 relays and your ready. i did mine, only took about 3-4 hrs. taking my time and...
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    Tail gate post welds?

    no that looks right for factory, thats all my 87 had.
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    to save or repair?

    post some pics of the rot, how good are you with a welder? the replacement sections are pretty cheap, its mostly just time needed to do everything, how are your doors?
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    Finish Paint, finally!!

    thanks old77 its my first complete paint/ half assed resto. im happy with it, its not a show truck, or even close to one, it does have some minor flaws, i did paint the interior, i think other than the kick panels, im going to leave the plastics out. i should have welded the holes shut n ground...
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    Finish Paint, finally!!

    yeah i was going to scuff them and shoot em black but i came across the mickey thompsons on craigslist for 300 n decided to go with those, id run those wagon wheels but they are 15's n when you put new pads on up front they scrape! BAAADDDD
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    5.3 died, wont fire

    so i took the fuel line apart, the pump comes on, but not pumping any fuel. thats a first for me i thought they either turned on, and worked or were burned out. oh well
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    5.3 died, wont fire

    ok ls guys, i can hear the fuel pump, itl sputter on ether, so i kno i have spark, the only thing i can think of is the fuel pressure regulator?? all the vacuum lines going to it are in tact. HELP!!!
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    Finish Paint, finally!!

    getting closer, still have a couple wiring gremlins but getting closer everyday, its a slow grind working solo
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    Scrapping the Scott's

    shipping est on the rear window to 14141 if its still available
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    Dents, and rust help

    i think you can find a better core to start with, but if the price was right you have the time to straighten it out, its possible. do you have a good mig welder?
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    Finish Paint, finally!!

    yeah the door to fenders arent perfect, i got them to the point where its respectable. if i wanted them 100% your talking some serious surgery. but for re pop doors and fenders, i can live with it.
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    Finish Paint, finally!!

    heres a couple more and a picture of the rims i have for it, those nasty white rallys gotta go!
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    Finish Paint, finally!!

    i did most of the body work and had a friend paint it for me, motor swap is complete just gotta buff it out and put it together! that silver is just a random silver not a factory color code. tried to give it a custom touch with the striping if you look closely the stripe break up goes red...
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