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Offline 1980K20

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #240 on: January 24, 2022, 09:24:40 PM »
Nice progress. Someday I'll learn to weld as good.

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #241 on: January 25, 2022, 11:41:54 AM »
Nice progress. Someday I'll learn to weld as good.

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Let's be careful with the words we choose,"good" let's replace that with acceptable. And for those that do weld I'm an amazing grinder. ;D
However, thank you! I just got motivation back to start working again and it's not easy. I think at this point I'm going to get the firewall good, put the engine in and get some miles on it. Will call them motivational miles. I'm going to need some motivation to want to do any more rust repair on anything at this point.
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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #242 on: January 25, 2022, 07:49:18 PM »
Got one more panel mocked up and almost prepped for welding. I left the flange in for some rigidity plus the kit uses it as spacing. Gotta take it slow on this one. Lots of weld, heat and potential for warpage.
*Up for debate is the blower fan hole...not sure it I'm going to make a removable plate or weld a patch in.

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2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #243 on: January 25, 2022, 11:22:02 PM »
Use a lid from a large pickle jar............Leave the label!  ;D
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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #244 on: January 26, 2022, 10:09:48 AM »
That's a 'gettin-by' kinda solution. Something I'd do in the Blazer since it's s toy. Definitely not for my daily. 😆
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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #245 on: January 27, 2022, 08:28:12 AM »
Use a lid from a large pickle jar............Leave the label!  ;D
Does dill or sweet make a difference?  ;D
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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #246 on: February 19, 2022, 05:49:25 PM »
Mad good progress today. I'm not sure if I already said this but just in case. I'm working toward just getting the engine, trans, x-case and everything to just drive. I NEED SOME MOTIVATION TO KEEP GOING! :(


Got the brake/steering brace tacked back in. Also to help protect against corrosion I coded the back side of the brace and everything outside of the welding zone with the same Seymour's rubberized truck coating, prior to welding everything.

I also got more done on the firewall. Had some grinding to do some more tack welds some more pretty and up to do however, most of that's going to wait. I do plan on putting seam sealer in the cowl to make sure all my work doesn't go down the drain!

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2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #247 on: November 19, 2022, 11:19:24 PM »
More progress on the firewall. Baby steps as always. I'm finishing up another LS swap for a friend ($$), then I'll be hitting this project hard.

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2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #248 on: November 19, 2022, 11:26:28 PM »
Finally got the best help ever! Beginning of the best part of the project. I've been trying to get my wife into helping me for almost 20years!! It finally that time.

FYI, it has already paid off. Not just in our bonding but also in tools! "Is there an easier way to do this", she asks... Then a new tool shows up. Got a hose crimper today.

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1987 v10 Silverado(LQ4), 87 R10,83 K20, 83 cucv 6.2 Detroit
2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #249 on: November 20, 2022, 03:32:11 PM »
Nice progress, tried to send you some motivating shots, too large, trying again... ;)
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1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #250 on: November 20, 2022, 05:49:13 PM »
The beadlock crimping tool is worth it if you do any custom stuff, you can buy a nice assortment on eBay with different size pressure hoses, and you get a nice factory look.
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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #251 on: February 27, 2023, 12:45:46 PM »
Well as always, it's been a while so update time. Unfortunately I'm not on the road year but definitely getting closer. Getting old sucks last I left y'all I needed to make the TBSS intake look a little better. Ended up in the same cast aluminum color as the other manifold. Added Holley fuel rails and Deatschwerks injectors...











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2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #252 on: February 27, 2023, 12:50:58 PM »
Engine with Transmission (permanently this time), FEAD, wiring and fuel system. I made a mount for the Terminator that uses the throttle pedal mount. I don't like the factory location of the alternator and power steering pump but I already spent the money so it's likely staying for the time being.













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1987 v10 Silverado(LQ4), 87 R10,83 K20, 83 cucv 6.2 Detroit
2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #253 on: February 27, 2023, 12:55:41 PM »
Core support was ok but since I apparently haven't had this truck off the road long enough, it wasn't good enough. Now it is...
Vintage Air condenser is in and a late 90's radiator are mounted and looking good.














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1987 v10 Silverado(LQ4), 87 R10,83 K20, 83 cucv 6.2 Detroit
2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

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Re: Getting a little fancy... 1987 V10
« Reply #254 on: February 27, 2023, 01:06:59 PM »
I had planned on using more time I don't have, fixing the original inner fenders...got over that as soon as I saw how cheap they are. I'm not sure if the fenders and inners are on permanently but dang it looks and feels good to be this far along, finally!
Found the quick connect hose barb for the back of the manifold for brakes (not pulling the trigger on hydro boost just yet, still have it but I'm fabed out for now) .
Lastly, the transfer-case is in, as of an hour ago.
Once the drive shafts are in I'll put trans fluid in everything and do the first fire up with the Holley.
From there a few I/O's to be wired, headlight buckets painted, and shift linkages.

*Speaking of shift linkage... Any suggestions for the trans. I really want to use a cable because the shoenfeld long tubes are a little tight on the OEM linkage. What length and adapter plates are the easiest, even off brands are welcome!!! Eyes cheap!










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"Beat it like a red-headed ford"
1987 v10 Silverado(LQ4), 87 R10,83 K20, 83 cucv 6.2 Detroit
2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart