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No, I sold it, It was brand new not even a month old, It was a really good deal to, haha My loss and Ebay there is some kits on there 300 bucks and bad! I had a header for mine to, Got that from summitracing.com it was like 150 i think, i sold everythin when i sold the frame, the guy got a hell of a deal. Hows yours coming?

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"Project Rangeluv"-Dana 28/7.5 rear, TFI2.9V6 5spd, 86 Ranger frame swap, custom flatbed,Custom luv!
1989 ford bronco II "The Mountain Rig"
My build thread (viewtopic.php?f=33&t=24076)

well i got the frame sanded/painted....the outside sanded painted the inside sanded painted bench seat removed wanting to get it redone.....got the pistons in the block the head put on and torqued down and now i am just needing to set timing and finish puting the rest together.

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

Ok guys took the old bench seat out....sanded,cleaned,and painted the inside of the cab!!! check it out.
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just a pic of the motor how it sits now, need to set timing and finish it up.

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

Serious progress.....it won't be long now!

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

Yea i look back at some old pics a little bit ago and was like dam i have done quite a bit of work on it.....and with the motor about to go in i am geting very excited! i just need to figure out this body lift stuff.....i want to put 3 inch body lift onto the truck what problems will i have? were are the problems areas?

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

stuck with the motor i dont know how to set valves.....never done it....dont know what to do.....where to start.....i got no shop manuel......so i am screwed lol.....

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

i know the manual for the luv is only like $25 bucks
thats about the last thing left for me on my list of things to do, new head, new block, new rods, used crank but was in good shape, new everything. just never set the valves.... dont know how to either. i know my dad does..
if your still working on it when i do mine i will do a thread on it so you can see what to do and get the setting specs.

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Luvless
1980 Mikado-Sold.

1993 Lexus SC400 my Daily
2004 Yamaha WR250F my new love in life
2016 Toyota Camry my girls ride

yea i know its only $20 bucks but thats the last thing i need to do so dont wanna spend the money lol....hoping some one on here will explain to me how to do it and what i need to do....i ordered the clutch set so now once i get it i will put the motor in the truck and set the valves...should be here any day......

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

I have been around these trucks since 1979. I am a ASE master mechanic for autos and trucks. I have a V-8 in my truck and I still refer to my manual often. You really need one.

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Certified pilots, looking down on people since 1903.

this is a basic gist of the procedure, but yeah get a service manual. it is indeed VERY worth it.


look at the arm that comes off the camshaft ( with the one flat side that rubs against the cam)

on the other end of the arm, there is a nut and stud that leaves a small gap between the valve stem and the end of that stud.

The clearance on those valves are adjusted by loosening the nut and closing the gap between the stud and the valve stem.

first things first, you will need three or four things.

Wrench (12 mm i think)
screwdriver
socket and ratchet (to rotate the cam)
Feeler gauge.

First of all, unplug the battery, or the ignition coil lead wire so you don't fire up the engine with the valve train disturbed

ok, do one side at a time. i prefer to do the exhaust first.
Start with the number 1 cylinder. (closest to the radiator) rotate the cam until the lobe of that valve faces straight down

loosen the nut and use a feeler gauge between the stud and the valve stem and close the gap until you feel a SLIGHT drag on the feeler gauge. once you get to that point, back off the stud JUST A LITTLE BIT so that when you tighten the nut, it will be DEAD ON once you finish tightening it. If you can feel a slight drag on the feeler gauge when you slide it in between the stem and the stud, then it's good.

The clearance on the exhaust side should be 0.10"
the clearance on the intake side should be 0.06"

do all the valves in this manner, but keep in mind to do ONE side at a time so you don't mix up the clearances and get the ticking noise after wards.

again, make sure all the cab lobes face DOWN when you adjust the clearances.

Replace the valve cover gasket when you're done.

if i missed anything, someone chime in

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thanks for the help and all the info i will be doing this soon....its cold and rainy right now so i have not been out there much............

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

well its been really cold out side and we have not set the valves yet...my dad wants to pull the tranny and look it over because the truck sat for 10 years......he says he doesnt wanna put the motor in and then the tranny mess up because there is stuff in the tranny...and to top it all off he is going over the road on feb 1st lol....so now the truck might not be on the road for quite some time....sucks.....i will keep everyone one informed and updated....

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

Wow all i got to do is set these valves and drop the motor into the dang truck, !w000tw/1

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

hi. just came across your thread. and it seems like you've got quite a mighty fine project right there. seems like a lot of work but i bet it's awesome. any updates on this? also please let me know where you get your 4x4 products and parts.


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1999 jeep grand Cherokee Limited
Eclipse CD7000
1995 Mazda Protege
Eclipse CD7100
Olympic 4x4 Products

Well i ordered everything for my truck off northernautoparts.com

And as for 4x4 parts you can find some nice stuff that has been fabed up at this web site.

http://diy4x.com/

The parts you order here will be very strong/cheap, most of it is for full size chevy but you can make it work on the luv,As for the front you really cant lift it to to much.

All i am going to do with this luv now is lift the front 2 inch's get longer shackle's. Then run some 30/9.50/r15 pro comp mud tire's.

Going to go big and invest in a 1980 chevy k5 blazer 8 inch lift 1 ton axle's,locker's front and rear, 383 stroker engine,400 tran's,205 t case, 38" tsl/bogger's.

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

Ok finaly got the engine hoist!

So here are some pictures for you guys!!!

Pushed the truck out from under the carport and took a side shot witht he new wheels.


Motor on engine hoist.


And this is how the hoist was hung, drilled holes through the carport.


Found the cam bolt, Got the flywhell turned, and bought some new engine mount bolts.

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

[quote="chrisquested"]Ok finaly got the engine hoist!

should all be coming together soon!

very nice i like that green, my buddy chris used to have a lime green 79 4x2 luv with turbine wheels. looked sweet comin down the road.
still tryign to pick a color for mine

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Luvless
1980 Mikado-Sold.

1993 Lexus SC400 my Daily
2004 Yamaha WR250F my new love in life
2016 Toyota Camry my girls ride

It looks like you'll have it on the road before Spring. Keep up with the progress and good luck.

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

i am planning on having it running and driving in the next few days. I got everything i need now engine is ready to drop in and everything. So today i am going to put it in the truck.

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Chevy luv with a redneck grabber green paint job lol...
these are links to my luvs pics.
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68 ... v%20truck/

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=22598

Did you get the engine in? Did you get 'er started up?

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk