01-29-2011 | #1 |
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LT5 into GTO project
It officially begins tomorrow. I pulled it out of storage today for one last spin before it goes under the plasma cutter/welder/transformation.
pulling out of storage; Front; side; Interior1; interior 2; LT5; |
01-29-2011 | #2 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
Nos trans from Corey (THANKS!);
Assorted haltech pieces; Supra Independent (3:13) rear; Last edited by todesengel; 01-29-2011 at 08:12 PM. |
01-29-2011 | #3 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
i like where this is heading
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01-29-2011 | #4 |
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01-29-2011 | #5 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
Nice GTO Get rid of that boat anchor and put a LS engine in there
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01-29-2011 | #6 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
Looking good! I can not wait to see the play by play photos! (nice looking engine!)
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01-29-2011 | #7 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
Hey Frank, I was going to get rid of the boat anchor, but that would mean the old goat would have to go. She underwent a frame off about 8 years ago, but I am thinking about replacing the saab midnight blue with quicksilver, and racing stripes. The wheels will be gone, and ccw's will take their place.
Zrmax, I will post everything up stage by stage as it happens. It may take a bit longer because of my schedule, but I am still shooting to make a bg appearance in her this year! |
01-30-2011 | #8 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
Great car. Brings back some fond memories. Looking forward to seeing the "heart of the new beast" running strong. Best of luck with your project.
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01-30-2011 | #9 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
Only got about an hour into it today. Keith came by to visit, and I didn't bring my sawzall.
Front end is disassembled, motor mounts undone, trans undone, driveshaft out, radiator disconnected, wiring undone, exhaust dropped. on the lift Minus hood, good go that thing is heavy/awkward for one person; losing some front end pieces; front end gone; |
01-30-2011 | #10 |
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Re: LT5 into GTO project
Thank you, I have a serious love fest with this car. My wife absolutely, positively cannot stand it. She thinks it is the ugliest thing ever made. I have no idea why I like it so much, but it is the one classic car I have that I drive whenever possible. Once the transformation is complete this is going to be my coast to coast car again, replacing what the zr-1 was for me last year.
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