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jeffulmer
 Post subject: V8 Conversion Kits
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:31 pm 
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I am planning on doing a TPI 350 Conversion on my 1980 Luv and was wondering on kit ket was the cleanest for the swap. I don't plan on racing the truck just setting it up for show so I don't want to do a lot of chopping. Anyone have any suggestions? Pro's or Con's about any of the kits? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:11 pm 
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did you look herehttp://www.luvtruck.com/pdf/engswap.pdf

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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:27 pm 
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Just ordered my rear clip from Art Morrison
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Will be running 31x18.5x15 on the rear. hope the little 1.8 can pull them. :D
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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:32 pm 
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Nice clip. Several of us run that size tire 31X18.5X15. If I can help feel free to ask questions.

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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:40 pm 
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Any photos of work in progress or photos of finished projects?
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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:45 pm 
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Here is mine. I do not have current pics of it in the gallery, its painted now and has a new engine (406) and new interior.

http://www.luvtruck.com/Gallery/KarlOtt ... index.html

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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:58 pm 
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That is sweet looking. Do you know what the outside measurment is on your frame rails? Backspacing on your wheels?
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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
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If you get up towards Jackson, you can measure mine...

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:30 pm 
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Looks like I'm going to have to run up there to the pick a part and get the A/c switches out of that Luv and I can swing thru and check yours out
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jeffulmer wrote:
That is sweet looking. Do you know what the outside measurment is on your frame rails? Backspacing on your wheels?

Not off hand, I have to wash the truck tomarrow for a cruise night on Friday, I will see if I can take a few to measure.

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jeffulmer wrote:
Looks like I'm going to have to run up there to the pick a part and get the A/c switches out of that Luv and I can swing thru and check yours out


I was there today getting some parts for my daughters car and looked. It is still there with all the lines and the condensor. The only thing missing is the compressor. The fusebox was so cherry I snagged it...

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 Post subject: Re: V8 Conversion Kits
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I should only need the inside controls, condensor, dryer and lines since I am installing a TPI soon
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