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Mar 24, 2020 | 10:17 AM

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Roughing in a tune to get it to fire up.

It was just a little odd to have a CEL and an OBDII port on a 54.....

Mar 24, 2020 | 10:23 AM

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Its alive

Here is a link to the first start. It was pretty non dramatic I primed the engine with fresh oil, filled it with gas, filled the trans, disabled the VATS, tweaked a few things in the tune and it fired right up with no issues, no leaks. The valve train didn't even tick, not even for a few seconds.
Don't pay attention to the wiring hanging out of the driver door or the hose I used t plug the brake booster vacuum port. The wiring is all the body harness for lighting mainly, it'll get done soon.

https://www.facebook.com/autovationfortworth/videos/3817886888252162/?d=null&vh=e

Mar 24, 2020 | 11:18 AM

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Nice build.

But where's the turbo?

Mar 24, 2020 | 11:24 AM

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Cool build, subscribed.

Mar 24, 2020 | 11:57 AM

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Accessory drive final fit

That A/C bracket looks good in there! Let me or our sales team know if you have any questions...

-or- when you're ready to dress up that Alternator-Power Steering bracket on the other side to match your A/C: 551777 LS Truck Alternator-Power Steering Bracket

Mar 24, 2020 | 12:20 PM

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Azryael

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I'd love one of these older GMCs with something modern under the hood to use as a light work truck.

Great job on this so far!

Mar 24, 2020 | 03:07 PM

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Congratulations it sounds great! Nice job.

Mar 24, 2020 | 03:21 PM

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Nice build.

But where's the turbo?

If it was mine it would have one. This one is a customers. I did go ahead and gap the rings to .028 , so if he wants a turbo later, its ready.

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Mar 26, 2020 | 02:42 PM

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I've already got a system from MostalgNostalgic AC out of Florida. The kit I bought was without compressor or brackets. Includes under dash unit, condenser, hoses, fittings, dryer, brackets and controls for under $800. It's also all mechanically controlled with cables so there is really nothing to fail. And they answer the phone when you call.

When you say under dash, do you mean behind or is it the 70's style that does sit under the dash?

Mar 28, 2020 | 09:12 PM

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When you say under dash, do you mean behind or is it the 70's style that does sit under the dash?

It sits behind the dash but a portion of it is visible at the bottom.

Mar 31, 2020 | 09:39 PM

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Good to know, a friend is building one and looking for options besides vintage air.

Jan 31, 2023 | 12:47 PM

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It's been a long time since I posted anything. Lots of work got done on this one toward the end of last year. I delivered it to the customer the week of Christmas 2022. He's been driving it just about every day since.
video coming soon. Stay tuned.