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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 350SS
awesome

on the plug wire iirc i bought a set of taylor cut to length wires and you can buy a set of lt1 style ends that work with the ls truck coils... i can probably dig up a p/n if you need.

id be curious to see if an off the shelf set of lt1 wires would work in your case, seems like they'd be pretty close length just running in the oppostie direction.
Thanks, I think I found some though. The problem is they're $18 and $12 to ship them! I hate paying almost the same price for shipping as the actual item.....

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Congrats on the startup. Sounds good, redneck exhaust and all! Hahaha
Exhaust? We don't need no stinkin exhaust!

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I was in the RodTiques back then. Went to the shows that they did.

I lived at the corner of Waldo and Chrysler.

After I posted, I wondered if the Hiboy even still existed.

Congratulations on the startup. I don't think I have ever done a build where it just started on the first attempt. I get a kick out of the first quick turn of a key on the car build shows that always fire 'em right up

The start up on my '61 was problematic due to fuel pressure.



Well, I need to lower the engine. I am thinking I do have V8 stands. I have a 6° driveline angle. Doesn't make sense to me that I have that high angle when set up the same as others that don't. I have the transmission raised at teh back 1" too.
yep, the Hiboy is still there, it's one of my favorite burger joints., and yeah, first start ups usually don't go off without a hitch, but back in the 90's when I did my first TPI swap, I was cycling the key on and off to build fuel pressure to check for leaks, and accidentally hit the starter and it fired up! I was shocked, but happy.
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Great feeling to fire it up! Nice job!
And congrats
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Thanks, it is always a good feeling.

Originally Posted by Jimbo1367
Congrats. It seems like you've done this a few times. LOL. It prolly doesn't even put a smile on your face anymore.

When you first started this thread, I thought it was going to be a simple toss in a LS powertrain and drive it. I should of known you'd make it nice with a lot of cool ideas.

When I grow up, I want to have your ability. LOL
No, I am still as happy as a kid on Christmas morning when they finally fire up! I probably should have done the simple LS swap and drive it type of build, I would be further along by now, but what's the fun in that?

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Woo Hoo!! Fire in the hole!!
Every time I hear that phrase I think of that old roller coaster ride at Silver Dollar City I used to ride as a kid, wonder if it's still there?
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ls1nova71
Every time I hear that phrase I think of that old roller coaster ride at Silver Dollar City I used to ride as a kid, wonder if it's still there?
It was still running in about 1996, the last time I was there. The impending head-on collision with an oncoming train was pretty freaky the first time. lol
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 11:38 AM
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taylor p/n 46052 for 8mm wires if you still need it... about 20 shipped on amazon ebay
or theres a 45 deg version p/n 46069
just tryin to help a brotha out for all the awesome threads
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 350SS
taylor p/n 46052 for 8mm wires if you still need it... about 20 shipped on amazon ebay
or theres a 45 deg version p/n 46069
just tryin to help a brotha out for all the awesome threads
Thanks man! I just found the straight ones on ebay for 17 bucks shipped!
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 10:17 PM
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My radiator showed up yesterday, so I decided to hang the core support and a fender on the car to see how it fits. This thing was $199 shipped on ebay, so I hope it isn't a total piece of junk, but it looks pretty nice! I'm almost positive it came from the same company I bought the radiator for my Blazer from at the GoodGuys show a couple of years ago and its been a good radiator.

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It's all welded and not epoxied.

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It's notched to clear the CPP power steering box, but I'd say they went just a little overboard!

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Put the F body fans on it to see if they are going to fit. They are hitting the box so some trimming is in order.

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I could gain some room if I take the CPP cover off the box, but there's something about paying $350 for a PS box that makes you want to let people know you paid that much so it's staying....
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Initial trimming took care of a lot of it, so I think it's going to work. My project for tomorrow is to make some brackets to mount the fans.

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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 04:32 AM
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The radiator looks nicer than I expected. A friend bought one that is similar, but different from one of the big name restoration parts places and it hits. I think he paid about double and had it too long to send back. I told him we should notch the tank, but he has problems cutting a new radiator.


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I could gain some room if I take the CPP cover off the box, but there's something about paying $350 for a PS box that makes you want to let people know you paid that much so it's staying....

Now you need to take all the stickers from all the products you purchased and place them on the rear side windows NASCAR contingency (now ricer) style.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 07:12 AM
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Now you need to take all the stickers from all the products you purchased and place them on the rear side windows NASCAR contingency (now ricer) style.
I totally would, but I didnt get a sticker for everything I bought.
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The radiator looks nicer than I expected. A friend bought one that is similar, but different from one of the big name restoration parts places and it hits. I think he paid about double and had it too long to send back. I told him we should notch the tank, but he has problems cutting a new radiator.
I know aluminum radiators used to be a 'you get wht you pay for' kind of deal, but I thnk there's so much competition on the market, and aluminum is about all you can get these days so the price has come down on them. So what's your buddy going to do with his if it doesnt fit and he has a problem making it fit? Seems like a lot of money to just sit on?
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by gofastwclass
The radiator looks nicer than I expected. A friend bought one that is similar, but different from one of the big name restoration parts places and it hits. I think he paid about double and had it too long to send back. I told him we should notch the tank, but he has problems cutting a new radiator.
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I probably got the same one your friend did.

One difference for me: I used a Borgeson 600 unit instead fo the CPP 500. I don't recall why now.

The notched radiator just BARELY fits...actually, I had to raise the radiator a bit for clearance as well. You can see the notches in the mounting holes I had to cut:

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What did that fan come off of? I picked up one from a ford contour and it fit the champion radiator in my 64 pretty good. I can take a few photos if you want.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Congratulation's on the first start up. It must feel good hearing the fruits of all your hard labor.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 4EyedTurd1
What did that fan come off of? I picked up one from a ford contour and it fit the champion radiator in my 64 pretty good. I can take a few photos if you want.
Not sure if you are asking me that question, but it is a Cooling Components Fan.
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Sorry Roger, that was directed towards ls1nova71
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Sorry Roger, that was directed towards ls1nova71
I believe I read they are F-Body fans.
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Sorry Roger, that was directed towards ls1nova71
No problem. I presumed so, but as it was right below my picture and not quoted I didn't want to ignore.
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It's a 95 ish Ford Contour fan and roughly 3 3/4" from the radiator core to the edge of the fan motor bolts. It might help, it might not, just throwing it out there.
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Nice build!! Always loved the wagons.
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 11:26 AM
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Awesome thread! just read through all 15 pages. Super impressed with the wiring and your, DO it with what I have attitude!

Way cool.
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Originally Posted by 4EyedTurd1


It's a 95 ish Ford Contour fan and roughly 3 3/4" from the radiator core to the edge of the fan motor bolts. It might help, it might not, just throwing it out there.
My fans are off a 4th gen F body, but I really like those fans you have better because the left one is higher than the right, the opposite of mine, it would have saved me the trouble around the gear box. But, since I spent the day getting mine to fit before you posted that pic, mine are staying. Lol!

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Nice build!! Always loved the wagons.
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Awesome thread! just read through all 15 pages. Super impressed with the wiring and your, DO it with what I have attitude!

Way cool.
Thanks guys!
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Congrats on the first fire up. That sure is a nice feeling
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