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when it rains it pours i sent my drive shaft out to be shortened got it back last week still to long with the measurements they wanted took it back still 2 long. so i went to a different driveshaft shop today and he said they didn;t even balance it

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Yeesh that's really poor quality craftsmanship, that shop wont stay in business long if they keep it up.
Hopefully this new place will do it right.

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It was a fairy new shop that did it i went to where i should have the first time olivers drive shaft shop been in businesses for like 30 or 40 years
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got my harness back, and my drive shaft it fit this time but i took it to a whole another shop to have it shortened this time kicker is the other shop never even balanced it after they shortened it twice!!!!

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subscribed. sorry about all the bad luck... But I am excited to see this finished.

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Got the hanress mostly wired up today

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Did you get the motor local?

Mika in Asheville

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Yes bought it from s &j motors in yakinville
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Thanks, I would like to put one in my 68 stepside

Mika

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got a new bed. thanks atp!!!!

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Beautiful bed. I am sure you will enjoy your swap. Remember you need to have VATs removed or it won't start (stay running). In addition, you need at least 58 psi from your fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator. Read my build thread for helpful hints
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Yup got vats removed and the rest lined up
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Ordered me fuel lines today 20 ft of stainless steel braided 6an fuel lines and fittings today!!!
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moded my dbw gas pedal so it would fit good

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Who did the harness?
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Www.lsx-harness.com
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cool project. just read your build thread sorry bout all your bad luck with the driveline and body shops. cant wait to read about the test drive with the 4.8.

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I cant wait either ive got to get a radiator as mine is shot. But its going to be alot of fun!!
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Any update??? Seems like your bad luck will help me know who to use (and not use) in Winston
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I got the bed off and am working on getting my tank run. Stay away from old lexington frame shop for any b8dy work. I recomend the paint shop for that

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got the tank mounted!! now to run fuel lines

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What tank did you use?

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87 suburan tank

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Did you have to make modifications?

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Been a while since I've checked in on this thread. Very nice progress.