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Old 03-25-2016, 09:58 PM   #26
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Re: 1972 chevy LS-1 swap

Went to Body shop today and they are getting ready to put body on!! I decided to go with the Hugger Orange and white top!!! Can't wait to get back and get started on final phase!!
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Old 04-02-2016, 07:15 PM   #27
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Re: 1972 chevy LS-1 swap

Very nice, thumbs up on the LS swap. I will be watching the final assembly.

again nice.
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Old 04-06-2016, 07:29 AM   #28
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Subscribed, can't wait either!
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Old 04-08-2016, 04:07 PM   #29
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Old 04-08-2016, 07:07 PM   #30
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I'll watch along.
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Old 04-16-2016, 08:34 AM   #31
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Went to Body shop today and they are getting ready to put body on!! I decided to go with the Hugger Orange and white top!!! Can't wait to get back and get started on final phase!!
Suspense is killing me! Any updates, pictures? Gonna be one sweet rig!
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Old 04-16-2016, 01:38 PM   #32
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Here are a couple of pic's ! Moving slow but fixing to get started hot and heavy!!
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Old 04-17-2016, 07:17 PM   #33
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Anybody know of an LS Blazer for sale? Project or complete.
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Old 04-17-2016, 08:06 PM   #34
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Here are a couple of pic's ! Moving slow but fixing to get started hot and heavy!!
Ooooh !! 68 Road Runner in the background !
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Old 05-18-2016, 10:27 PM   #35
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Went today to look at Blazer and it was in booth!! So I found another blazer and could not help myself so I bought it!! Another project or may sell not sure!!!!
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Old 05-18-2016, 10:29 PM   #36
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Old 05-18-2016, 10:38 PM   #37
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Your blazer should be a nice ride when complete. I wish I stumbled across blazers like the one you just got.
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Old 05-29-2016, 10:37 AM   #38
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I am going from blue to OCHRE... think they look the best in a classic 70"s color and think Ochre in matt finish and not shinny is the way to go with a one stage paint and not clear coat base coat ,,, but that;s just one man's thoughts
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Old 05-29-2016, 11:45 AM   #39
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Re: 1972 chevy LS-1 swap

I had clearance issues on my K30 LS3 swap due to the coilovers and ended up using a set from Ultimate Headers. They are nicest production headers I have ever seen.

http://www.ultimateheaders.com/swap-header.shtml

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I am currently doing a frame off 1972 chevy 4x4 blazer and installing a LS-1 engine and need to find out if anyone has done this and can you help with the exhaust manifolds?
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Old 07-31-2016, 07:13 PM   #40
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its been awhile since I have updated but work has taken over! But finally got the driver door and this is the last piece before paint !!!! I am ready to get it home and get my hands on it!!!! I have all new molding and emblems, bumpers and brackets, grille shell!!
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Old 08-05-2016, 07:32 PM   #41
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Getting Close to Paint!!!
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Old 08-27-2016, 07:02 PM   #42
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Getting closer!
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Old 08-29-2016, 09:15 PM   #43
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getting closer to home so I can start putting my efforts on this project!! asking for opinions on the color of interior??? Black, black and white hounds tooth, white, or my thoughts of Camel color interior!!! if you have some pictures of your interior and color of your blazer I would appreciate it!!!
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Old 08-29-2016, 10:22 PM   #44
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Still trying to decide on interior color!!! if you have any suggestions or pic's of your blazer I would love to know!!! I am thinking Camel!!
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Old 09-02-2016, 07:16 PM   #45
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https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...80e019dec7.jpg

with accents in

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camel with creme accents is always nice as well.
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Old 09-18-2016, 08:11 PM   #46
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Getting ready to pick up at body shop and start the final stage of project!!! Probably will sell once complete and start another one!!!
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Old 10-02-2016, 12:10 PM   #47
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Started the process!
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Old 10-02-2016, 05:56 PM   #48
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Re: 1972 chevy LS-1 swap

twp, looking very good there. I'm starting my 6.0 swap and so I'm keeping an eye on what you're doing. Couple of questions: what headers/manifolds did you decide on. what did you do with fuel tank/pump? Are you going with drive by wire or cable? What about your speedometer? Also, are you sticking with your original brake booster master cylinder or are you going hydroboost?
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Old 10-02-2016, 07:45 PM   #49
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I did the 2010-15 Camaro manifolds for exhaust and I used an original style gas tank with an outside pump but may go with a different tank with internal pump! Not sure what you mean by wire or cable? I have not got to the speedometer yet and I did go with the original booster and master cylinder!
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Old 10-02-2016, 08:20 PM   #50
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I was referring to your accelerator. Either drive by wire that uses the newer accelerator pedal assembly and electronically controls acceleration... or adapting your existing pedal and cable that that manually opens the throttle body. I'm not completely sure the procedure, but you have to make adjustments in your wiring harness if you decide to go with drive by cable.

As far as your speedometer, I really dig what ls1nova71 did with his. Take a look, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512751 . I'll probably try to do this, but it's gonna take some work. The look of the instrument panel is one of the reasons I love these trucks, so to be functional and look as good as his is a win-win. I haven't seen many other good alternatives. I also really like what GMC-YA68 did with his fuel tank, here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780 . Extra 10 gallons plus the in tank fuel pump.
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