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Spalding · 12-11-2016, 11:17 PM

Hi Tim,

So, as Dad mentioned above, I had the truck shipped to Alaska last spring. I got the truck tucked into the garage and then my wife and spent the summer camping and riding UTV's like we usually do. When fall arrived I dug into the truck and got started. Been making pretty good progress as of late, but still a ways to go. Suffice to say the engine is back out and the front clip removed so I could notch the frame for the OEM exhaust manifolds I want too run.

I don't usually participate in forums, but this seemed like a cool opportunity to continue the build thread so I figured I'd give this a shot. Once I figure out how to post pictures I'll get started with updating the progress.

12-11-2016, 11:17 PM	#28
Spalding Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Alaska Posts: 13	Re: 8.1L and 4L85e swap into a 1972 Custom Camper 4WD Hi Tim, So, as Dad mentioned above, I had the truck shipped to Alaska last spring. I got the truck tucked into the garage and then my wife and spent the summer camping and riding UTV's like we usually do. When fall arrived I dug into the truck and got started. Been making pretty good progress as of late, but still a ways to go. Suffice to say the engine is back out and the front clip removed so I could notch the frame for the OEM exhaust manifolds I want too run. I don't usually participate in forums, but this seemed like a cool opportunity to continue the build thread so I figured I'd give this a shot. Once I figure out how to post pictures I'll get started with updating the progress.