I've seen some stupid questions before, but this one might take the cake!
Martin
Martin
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‘75 Fullvert Blazer- K5 Cody’s build- 8.1 swap***C10’s in the park*** Back to assembly.
- Thread starter GWeakland620
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Restomod build for a late friend
White all day on that truck.
White
White wheels go with white top
Snagged a new keychain to go with the existing silhouette for the 8.1 swap. Should confuse some people.
Also got a line on some more big block parts.
Snagged a fan, shroud, and brass radiator for $160 for a local buddy.
Snagged a fan, shroud, and brass radiator for $160 for a local buddy.
X whatever on the wheels being White. 
As I have started to transition from the garage the wife parks in to the shop, I started leaving out everything that has been acquired for the 8.1 swap. I have a couple more boxes showing up this week, but going to start the process of yoinking the 305 hopefully this week.
Seeing all the parts out has me all hot and bothered.
Seeing all the parts out has me all hot and bothered.
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Also I did a test patch on the fan shroud with a small torch. Should look better once it’s done.
Letting myself get sidetracked while waiting on parts for the crawler.
Started disconnecting the cooling system, fuel, electrical, and exhaust for the 8.1 swap.
Probably going to get the engine pulled this weekend, then start cleaning and painting the engine bay.
Started disconnecting the cooling system, fuel, electrical, and exhaust for the 8.1 swap.
Probably going to get the engine pulled this weekend, then start cleaning and painting the engine bay.
Keeping the AC?
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Martin
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What accessory bracket are you using to mount the compressor? Stock 8.1 truck mounted low to the block is no bueno on a square. G-van/workhorse brackets are the factory option but there is a guy making some on one of the Facebook 8.1 groups.
This is a medium duty setup. Mounts the alternator on the passenger side and the compressor high on the drivers.
Edit: it’s had a tarp over it, so don’t worry about the open throttle body
Edit: it’s had a tarp over it, so don’t worry about the open throttle body
Gotta keep the feet moving. Decided to finally get the 305 out completely.
I’ll be rolling the truck out this weekend to start degreasing and power washing the engine bay. Then paint and Wiring clean up.
I’ll be rolling the truck out this weekend to start degreasing and power washing the engine bay. Then paint and Wiring clean up.
Pulled it out to start power washing yesterday. Currently soaking with degreaser. Going to power wash again today then start cleaning up wiring and hoses to prep for paint. I have a can of Willoway green to touch up in the engine bay. The plan is not show room quality, but I want it to look nice to match the cleaned up 8.1. Then I have a can of Vice Grip Garage’s rebuild black for everything else.
8.1 orange?
Martin
Martin
Duh
Ran out of black and Willoway green. First pass is not looking bad at all!
Perty!
Martin
Martin
