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Old 06-02-2015, 04:49 PM
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Hank, I sold the Nova to Doug. He drove it for a few months, then all the shit started with the HOA in Florida. I traded Doug the two lots we had next to his place for the Nova back.

Ric, I'll tell ya what I'll do for you on the clock. I have a brand new 10 1/2" clutch and pressure plate, fine spline, that I'll GIVE to you if we can forget the clock doesn't work. Possibly restore my credibility in the used-car sales department?

On my way to get the fifth shot in my knee this morning. Doing all I can to keep the stock parts in there. I do not want to get the knee replaced, so I hope this works.
Good luck with the knee Tony. I know what Lynda went through before and after surgery. There comes a time though that knee replacement is the only option, hey ask Doug. Lynda has a lot less pain now then before and it keeps getting better.
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Old 06-04-2015, 05:09 PM
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I had good intentions of more deconstruction today, but ended up mostly helping my father with the LeMans instead.

I did get the cat back out and pulled the driveshaft. I started mocking up the Magnaflow exhaust system off of my 96' Chevy. I figure if I can get it mostly worked out on the wrecked truck, it will make the install easier on my new truck when I swap everything over. (I'll be installing a set of long tube headers when I put the LQ4/80E in the 2001)
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Old 06-04-2015, 05:21 PM
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I finished up re-working the TV cabling in the new motorhome. Took out an old VCR and DVD player, added a DVD recorder and wired in a digital TV converter. The DVD recorder is analog so the converter is needed. The 2 TVs in there now are also analog but will be replaced at some point.
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Finished gutting the interior of my wrecked truck. Separated the wiring for the fog lights from the main harness, what a nightmare. Started to transfer the power seats and console to the 2001. Taking a break now, going to finish up shortly... I'm beat.
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My "new" truck now has power seats and a center console. The original seats were manual, and it had a third seat/flip down console deal. I also swapped in a Denali gauge cluster while I was in there. (Has a transmission temperature gauge and 120 vs. 100 MPH speedometer)

I'll do the rest of the interior at a later date along with the drivetrain swap. Then a paint job, and it's DONE. (I hope)
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Old 06-06-2015, 05:14 PM
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[QUOTE=carpoor;58283..I'll do the rest of the interior at a later date along with the drivetrain swap. Then a paint job, and it's DONE. (I hope)[/QUOTE]

That's it? You should have it done tomorrow.

That's a major rebuild, overhaul, restoration, etc.
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Yeah, and all for a daily driver...

I'm not wealthy, so I was unable to just go out and buy something newer/better.

The bitch of it all is, I just swapped in the engine and transmission into my old truck last winter. I barely got to enjoy the fruits of my labor before it was totaled.

It will be a nice truck when I get everything swapped over and redone. 9000 lb towing capacity and 13 second 1/4 mile capability, can't ask for much more without spending a small fortune.
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Took the plunge and ordered the brake parts for the 05'-07' classic front brake conversion. Better calipers, and larger diameter/thicker rotors. Should help it stop a little better. Next will be SUV rear brakes, same diameter rotor - but thicker and bigger/better calipers.

I want every advantage after that accident. It was an awful feeling not being able to slow down and get the truck under control. I'm going to lower it slightly and install a rear sway bar as well. I've already purchased HD Bilstein shocks for it.
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Old 06-28-2015, 09:49 PM
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More deconstruction finally. The engine and transmission is pretty much ready to come out. Finally getting closer to being able to haul off the carcass.
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Finally had the time and decent enough weather to get the engine and transmission out today. My next "fun" project will be separating and removing the engine/transmission harness. I need it for another project.
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