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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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So i may be getting my uncles 40's ***** pickup. He lives in Alberta Canada so no rust on it. Are there any good websites I can visit that sells kits so I can modernize it? Looking to drop in a LS motor and T56 tranny and a s60
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There are a few ***** club out there. I have a few friends that have *****'s.. Two of them have pickups.. (both a two ***** family).

this is another one of my friends.. http://www.gassermagazine.com/member...coyne41web.jpg

Just Google "****** car (or trucks) clubs" or "****** Forum" and you will find may hits.
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So i may be getting my uncles 40's ***** pickup. He lives in Alberta Canada so no rust on it. Are there any good websites I can visit that sells kits so I can modernize it? Looking to drop in a LS motor and T56 tranny and a s60
I can help You with the s60 and rear suspension. Give Me a call, sounds like a cool project!

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Nice thanks guys. Isn't near future but hoping yo have the truck by spring and working on it then
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****** owners are a very tight group.. many know each other all the way across the country.

I have see a few with Gen III/IV engine. The engine bay is a little tight, but can be mod'd to put a large engine.. Firewall is a problem, some have moved it back. But nothing that can't been done and hasn't already been done.

I hope you have a large budget.. ****** parts are very costly.. an original fender could go for $1,000.00 each. Trim and small part are hard to find and if found. The owner of the part doesn't want to let it go.. at least not for anything near a cheap price.

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Good to know. Thanks. Project will probably take a long while
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