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08-08-2015, 09:31 PM
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Dirty Bird 54
Good day all. I'm glad this Web site doesn't keep track of your hours logged on...I have done one ls swap before and several builds..57 chevy 65 Lincoln 80 jeep cj 79 k10 and I regret selling them all but life needs money.
I sold my 98 TJ bought a rolling chassis. Bought a 48, and to 54s. Sold them made some cash but kept one for me. I'm not going to talk good or bad about my chassis because I asked for a sticker or t shirt with my purchase and got nether, so they don't get free advertising from me. I'm going with a crate ls3 champion 3 core 4l60e and holley efi wire harness. Bags will be controlled by accuair e level system, sent me a couple extra stickers and shirt thanks. Time for some pics.. Last edited by 74project; 08-08-2015 at 10:00 PM. |
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08-08-2015, 09:40 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Some more pics
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08-08-2015, 09:46 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
I hope to go from this to this...
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08-08-2015, 09:57 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Also have 20s from Detroit steel. 4.5 off set 8" wide. That's what Stones speed shop use. Bought a used ls1 but going to sell it.
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08-08-2015, 10:08 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Sorry I read on someone's post about pics not right side up...i will fix them tomorrow sorry again.
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08-09-2015, 11:49 AM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Looks like your off to a good start.
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08-14-2015, 01:42 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
suck till the steelies come in wed. so hung up some colors in the garage.. started on the fire wall measurements. still not sure about space in the engine compartment..
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08-21-2015, 03:04 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
shipment came in today.. except fedex bent three of the four rims on my wheels from mob steel. I must say thank you to accuair and chris at Mob steel for the best service...
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08-22-2015, 08:36 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Congratulations, nice looking build so far!
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08-22-2015, 09:09 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
love the no-expense-spared builds! looks like great stuff
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08-29-2015, 10:12 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
should have the cab welded up tomorrow.. ive never welded so it should be interesting..fedex damaged another wheel 4 0ut of 7 so far. tanks inc fuel tank ordered and 3 weeks wait for my ididit steering column from truckers.
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09-04-2015, 09:40 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Looks good!
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09-05-2015, 08:19 AM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Looking good! Love those wheels.
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09-07-2015, 11:55 AM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Spent some time cleaning the body up and putting a coat of penetrol over everything. Have the gas and air tank brackets mocked up. i think the back wheels will have enough room but i will have to trim the bed walls.
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10-09-2015, 06:03 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
how close is close? ls1 flywheel to steering... should i be concerned?
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10-09-2015, 06:31 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Hmmm...what kind of engine mounts do you have?
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10-09-2015, 08:03 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
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10-09-2015, 08:18 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
energy suspension mounts
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10-09-2015, 08:29 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
got the fire welded in and wheels powder coated. now have steering and running fuel lines.. but the flywheel is really bugging me. Not sure if TCI has other mounts...
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10-09-2015, 08:41 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Cool build!
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10-09-2015, 09:05 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Looks good! Your balancer clearance should be fine, you'll see a lot of LS motors mounted with very tight tolerances, they just don't shake like older motors. If it bothers you that much you might bend those power steering lines out of the way a little.
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10-09-2015, 09:20 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
That's going to be a great looking truck!
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10-11-2015, 05:22 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
I think if you have that much movement for the lines you will need too worry about "something else" !
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10-11-2015, 06:21 PM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Thats going to be an Awsome truck..
Looks really good..
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10-14-2015, 10:07 AM
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Re: Dirty Bird 54
Thanks. Picked up some nova bucket seats out of my friends 66, some nittos 255/35r20 120 a tire, and this bumper for 30 bucks. Im going to cut as much as i can off, this this weighs a TON. There is plenty of room around the engine. Still not sure about where to pick up a trans, wire harness, and glass. Also ordered some grounding wires off of ebay.
The guys at discount tire say that im going to bend those wheels as soon as I hit a pothole??? |
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