jrb56

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Nervous about getting done - but wanted to share my progress to date.

Thanks to this site for making some of my decisions easier!
I have:
- 317 heads shaved .040
- LS6 Cam
- Smoothed Truck intake with stock rails and regulator
- Lssimple bracket and water pump
- BP Automotive harness...

Hoping to hear it run this weekend...

Anyways - just sharing!

Joe

Bowtie316

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Wow that intake turned out awesome, I also like the water pump mod.

Please share more pictures of the truck and all.

static low 92

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I agree that intake looks fantastic. Dedication to make one look that slick.


Good luck on buttoning it up. I plan on doing 3 legs of tour...unfortunately for me not in my LS powered vehicle

Do you have any more entire vehicle pics?

66Chevellelq4

How did you do that shave? What was the process? It looks killer! Also, im pretty sure you need to wrap your belt around that idler pulley before it goes around the power steering pump

jrb56

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THANKS!!!

Sorry guys - spent the entire weekend jamming on the car...

Here are some pictures of the car in its original configuration (509 BBC/TH 400) and some pictures of the work I got done this weekend...



The intake manifold was modified by using Walmart .88cent spatulas, a soldering iron, bumper filler and paint... Lots of work, but I love the way it turned out - and I have $56.66 in it(already had the paint)

And yes, the new, longer, belt fits much better!

Joe

Motown 454

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The car looks great. I'm jealous about the power tour. Enjoy it you earned it.

68maroSam

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Nice looking 56'. Intake looks great. Have fun on the tour, wish I could go on a few legs. Someday...

jrb56

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Well she moved under her own power - still need to wire and install the gauges, and get exhaust built.

But I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

Mike52

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Joe, I love your '56, it's my favorite of the Tri-Fives. I had a bronze & cream colored '56 with Corvette 327/4spd back in the early '70s but it's nothing compared to your beauty. Thanks for your pics and have a great & safe HRPT!!

static low 92

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Heck yeah, Git it done

john 67

Hey Joe looks great , you have plenty of time and you can work out the bugs on the road . I have limped through a few tours but always made it home . There is plenty of help on the way from the sponsors and the participants, where are you located ? we will be going across on I- 80 from N.Y. on Friday the 5th. JOHN