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Old 02-01-2014, 10:04 PM   #26
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I really liked the old truck. Looks like this one will be just as nice!
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Next on agenda is cleaning and painting this nasty radiator support. Too bad I picked a bad time to start working on my cars outside.. it's cold!
You are already off to a great start. Loved your last WIP. The frame is excellent, perfect home for the LS. I was curious, how cold does it get there cause until it is spring time I'm not doing much outside except for shoveling snow. And thanks to Hankster for the link.
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Old 04-02-2014, 09:21 PM   #27
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Sooooooo, anything new?
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Old 05-17-2014, 01:09 AM   #28
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Is that LS Prius your brain child or someone else's?
Someone else's. I found it on one of my web surfs.

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Looks like you are making some good progress. That white under the hood makes it look nice and clean
Thank you! The white really sets the motor off.

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Subscribed! For the computer mount, mount it on the inner fender. Use the $12 ebay mounts. Search, ls1 computer bracjet".
Thanks. I'll search for one and see if I like it.

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Looks good, I've seen worse looking rims on the road before! Keep up the good work.
Well I decided to scrap the rims anyway. I'll just get new ones.

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You are already off to a great start. Loved your last WIP. The frame is excellent, perfect home for the LS. I was curious, how cold does it get there cause until it is spring time I'm not doing much outside except for shoveling snow. And thanks to Hankster for the link.
Thanks! It gets pretty cold here. But It also gets pretty hot. As you can see from my post dates I didn't do anything all winter cuz it was anywhere from 5-30 degrees F these past Winter months. It was over 80 today though.

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Sooooooo, anything new?
I've been finishing up this truck slowly. Buttoning up stuff and putting all the little things on. Here are a few engine bay shots.




Also, I want to make 2 containers or trays for the fuse block that I built and for the computer sitting on the inner fender. Do you guys suggest anything I could use or build to put these things in/on? Thanks Y5, I'll check out your recommendation as well.


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Old 05-17-2014, 01:14 AM   #29
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Old 05-17-2014, 05:23 AM   #30
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Looks good! Looks like you are almost done.
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Old 06-25-2014, 09:42 PM   #31
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Anymore on Moby?
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Old 07-23-2014, 05:11 PM   #32
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Looks good! Looks like you are almost done.
Unfortunately I'm far from done, my friend.

I decided to take the truck in a different direction. I'm not completely done working out the bugs of the motor swap yet, but I'm starting something new on this truck while I finish all the little things.

Any guesses what I'm doing?





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Old 07-23-2014, 05:12 PM   #33
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Let me just say I sure do wish I had a lift.. or a big enough garage..
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Old 07-23-2014, 06:06 PM   #34
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What are you using for the wire harness to start the engine, after market or did you do it your self
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Old 07-23-2014, 08:56 PM   #35
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What are you using for the wire harness to start the engine, after market or did you do it your self
Stock, re-worked harness. I spliced it into the truck and made the fuse block myself. I sent the computer to Brendan at lt1swap.com to turn off emission stuff, adjust fan settings and turn off the electronic transmission to turn it into a standalone harness for the engine. I kept the transmission connectors on the harness though because I plan on putting in an overdrive in the future. I've been thinking about buying an aftermarket harness. But I haven't justified the prices they're going for yet.
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Old 08-12-2014, 10:40 AM   #36
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Installed a 6 inch Super lift on the front. Also coated the front axle in por15.
Check out the difference in arch between the stock spring and the 6" Super lift spring. I'm in need of oversized mud terrains now..







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Old 08-12-2014, 10:01 PM   #37
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What's your plans? Looked like it was going to be a dually in one of your pictures!
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Looks good with that lift! You should do it up Cali style with some 15x12 and some 33s with that lift..
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Any updates on Moby? Your truck looks great so far
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Old 08-27-2014, 01:54 PM   #40
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I got the bed back on and put all the new shocks on except for one in the rear because the mount to the frame broke! Does anyone know where I can get a new shock mount? Autozone/O'Reilly both failed me. Figures.

Anyway, now that this lift is on, I need help picking out wheels and tires! Here's a few examples chrome or black??



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Old 08-28-2014, 12:37 AM   #41
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If you must do rock stars, i vote black.
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Old 08-28-2014, 12:57 AM   #42
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If you must do rock stars, i vote black.
They were the easiest images to photoshop haha. I probably won't go with this specific wheel, just having some fun!
Looks good though
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Old 08-31-2014, 01:43 AM   #43
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If you're keeping the grill, mirrors, bumpers, etc chrome, then I'd keep the wheels either chrome or maybe the ones with the black centers and machined faces. The black wheels can look cool but need more black accents on the truck to look right IMO.
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Old 09-02-2014, 01:10 AM   #44
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Sorry for the loss of Bear! It does seem that you are off to great things with Moby.

What's the story with the red truck in your avatar? Is there a build thread for that truck too? I've see the youtube videos of it running.

Thanks for posting great write ups!

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Old 09-02-2014, 11:24 AM   #45
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If you're keeping the grill, mirrors, bumpers, etc chrome, then I'd keep the wheels either chrome or maybe the ones with the black centers and machined faces. The black wheels can look cool but need more black accents on the truck to look right IMO.
Thanks for your opinion, most people I've talked to about wheel color have voted chrome as well! I'll keep the thought of adding black accents to the truck though. Still haven't pulled the trigger on a wheel/tire package.

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Sorry for the loss of Bear! It does seem that you are off to great things with Moby.

What's the story with the red truck in your avatar? Is there a build thread for that truck too? I've see the youtube videos of it running.

Thanks for posting great write ups!

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Thank you for reading my threads! Im glad a few people enjoy them. There is no build thread for the truck in my avi. I owned that truck for a total of 6 months before i knew about this website, but I had a ton of fun with it. Since you asked, I'll post some pictures of it! Dont forget, you asked for it!









I welded up a cool 3 inch exhaust with 4.5" chrome tips


I installed a nice highliner headliner


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Then one miserable day, someone accidentally backed their truck into mine




So I replaced the panels and did some body work






Still had fun though


Painted the bad panels. It's a burnt orange color by the way, not red. Pics don't do the color justice.




Still used this pretty truck in the mud and dirt. It ain't only good on pavement.




The orange truck had a built 350 with a large cam and a 4 speed with the granny gear. It actually spanked local Hondas in races and it made me feel good! Sounded like a big block. Would NOT pass emission tests, so that sucked. Had a 6 inch skyjacker lift with 35 inch toyos and 20 inch wheels. A very fun truck but I ended up trading it for a camaro and mustang package. I go through cars quite a bit.. I've had so many others.
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Old 09-02-2014, 11:26 AM   #46
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I got the bed back on and put all the new shocks on except for one in the rear because the mount to the frame broke! Does anyone know where I can get a new shock mount? Autozone/O'Reilly both failed me
By the way, I got that rear shock mount from Napa.
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Old 09-02-2014, 11:32 AM   #47
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Here are a few vids of my avi gmc i took way back when i was the ignorant age of 18! Enjoy


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Old 09-02-2014, 11:44 AM   #48
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Old 09-03-2014, 08:51 AM   #49
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I drove Moby around last night and that 5.3 sure is peppy! Just like I remember it. Still have to work out a few bugs and wire a few more things up. And the truck wanders pretty bad on the road. Also needs an alignment because my steering wheel is upside down, my right turns are wide and it will turn left on a dime. I put the wheels off Bear on Moby just for fun to see what it would look like.

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Old 09-06-2014, 12:20 PM   #50
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Nice truck!!! Love the 5.3 swap.

One question. Your black trim along the lower sides of the truck, is that stock? I'm trying to find an alternative to that stick on chrome LMC stuff, and I haven't seen straight black before.
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