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Old 03-03-2016, 03:20 PM
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Default LS1-T56 swap into a 72 El Camino Daily Driver

Just sold my 67 Chevelle (LS2-T56)a couple weeks back. Bought a LS-1-T56 to put into a 72 El Camino. Wanting it to be a nice daily driver.
Put the same nasty cam in it I had in my last LS-2. Want the rumble as well as a little better performance.
Don't let the height of the T56 worry you. I had it raised so I could take the crossmember in and out with ease. It's sitting right down now. Looks like a good angle.
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Old 03-03-2016, 03:23 PM
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Default Last few pics

a couple more showing the surgery needed to the back glass area.
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Nice looking truck/car. Should be sweet when its running.
Old 03-07-2016, 09:49 PM
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Cool project! Will be tagging along.
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Default Been a busy & hot last 5 months

Well, last post was 5 full months ago. Been busy.
Got here cleaned up, surgery performed, installed my 2002 LS1-w-T56, swapped out the drivers side front fender and door skin, got the car running, and stopping, and painted.
This week I picked it up from the interior shop where I had him install pad and carpet as well as the vinyl top.
Been pretty hot here in the Phoenix AZ area this summer, but I just keep plugging away.
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few more;
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Hey I know that car! Looking awesome Wayne!
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Picked up a ‘69 Elco a few months back,and looking to do a 6.0 and a T-56,absolutely love how yours is coming along!
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This thread is almost 8 years since last post. You sure it's still "coming along"?



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