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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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So I bought a junk LS1 block ( 02 model I believe) and I plan on making a coffee table out it. I have rods from an 04 5.3. My question is will I be able to weld the rods to the inside of the cylinders so that the pistons are facing up and flat?
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you dont need to weld anything. bolt the rods to the head bolt holes. Of course you will only be using one bolt and thats plenty. Then go to the hardware store and buy bolts that are about 1/4"" in lench and put then in the bottom holes with some silicone. Those are just for looks. Take a look at the pic in the link. https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-cla...table-f-s.html
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you dont need to weld anything. bolt the rods to the head bolt holes. Of course you will only be using one bolt and thats plenty. Then go to the hardware store and buy bolts that are about 1/4"" in lench and put then in the bottom holes with some silicone. Those are just for looks. Take a look at the pic in the link. https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-cla...table-f-s.html
awwwww my table.... yes i still have it too!!!
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awwwww my table.... yes i still have it too!!!
nice.. Im glad to here you still have it. I was just wondering that after seeing this thread.
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my gf and i want to make one for the living room.
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Originally Posted by stevensLS1
So I bought a junk LS1 block ( 02 model I believe) and I plan on making a coffee table out it. I have rods from an 04 5.3. My question is will I be able to weld the rods to the inside of the cylinders so that the pistons are facing up and flat?
Good luck with the build...it will make a great convo piece lol mine does

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nice.. Im glad to here you still have it. I was just wondering that after seeing this thread.
yea once the new house gets finished being built its going to be placed in the "hobby" room haha...I can't wait!


PS. sorry i hijacked the thread momentarily.
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Originally Posted by REV_IT_UP
Good luck with the build...it will make a great convo piece lol mine does



yea once the new house gets finished being built its going to be placed in the "hobby" room haha...I can't wait!


PS. sorry i hijacked the thread momentarily.
Thanks man and no big deal on the hijack. I got the information I needed!
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