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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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heres some pics of my swap,, starting w/ what i started with and little things

before:
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...mpartment2.jpg

engine:
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_0766.jpg

frame notch:
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...framenotch.jpg

rolling chassis
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...ngchassis2.jpg

the exhaust is done and the body's back on.. i'll get more pics up
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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Roller looks nice.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Looks Great Any More Pics ? Is That South Bay Long Island?
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Nice roller!
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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update! just fired it up today and it sounds/runs great so far.. but i havent driven it, have to tie up a few more things..

idea of the paint/color of car
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u.../framebody.jpg

lt1 fan setup, fits perfect on BB/SB w/ A/C chevelle radiator
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_1386.jpg

i'll take some pics tomorrow when it's outside and ready for a
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Have you done radiator hoses yet? Looking good.
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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yep,, i used stock hoses for a '04 yukon/denali and they fit perfectly,, when i go home i'll take more pics and put them up tommorow
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Great going.. bit you can't wait until it ready for the road..!.. Yeah.. post them pictures..!
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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k,, took it for a spin today just down the street and back and it was great!,, still need to put the hood on and some bumpers.. heres pics

whole car seeing daylight for the first time in months
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...rfj40/pass.jpg

engine, i need to get an engine cover for it, the stock harness location doesnt look that clean
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...40/engine2.jpg

i used a yukon fuse panel cover and computer cover and mounted them on the driver fender and just forward of that.. the fuse panel has a cap taht goes over it
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...elcomputer.jpg
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Very nice.
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Kinda nice to jump in, turn the key and it fire on the 1st crank !.... I bet you just wanted to jump on it some, I know I did on my 1st down and back LOL..

Keep up the work and post the finish photo soon !
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Nice car. I'm liking the wheels. Billet Specialties?
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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yep,, i like them a lot, especially because no one around me has them and havent seen many sets of them on other cars
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Looks great!
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