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hay i know i've ben gone a wile but my time spent away gave me a wicked idea for a complealy insanely unnoticeable custom job for the 78 long bed

i was thinking
if i cut the window frames off the doors, split then and weld them to the cab and re wether strip them i would have convertible style doors right

well it not that insane but a neat idea

oh i was wondering if anyone ever dropped a 454 out of a 71 ss elcamino in a luv before cause i got one i'm the shop in huchison and i'm wanting to see wat that baby can do in a light body

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my frends dodge says its eaten chevys and shiting fords well i say AT LEAST ITS EATING SOMETHIMG GOOD
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1978 LUV
1980 4X4 LUV
1977 LUV

By splitting the window frame, i assume you're saying that you'll separate the the track channel. If so, will you scrap the outside edge to allow the glass to stay up when the door is opened and closed? It could look odd because the original glass will have a noticable gap all around. And the headache of trying to seal the glass to weather stripping.
The original design of the window calls for perimeter reinforcement. The frame is also a guide to keep the window squared up as it moves up and down. It may not be worth trying to reinforce the window track inside the door to hold the glass solidly.
Plus the fact that LUVs aren't know for being the most burglar-proof trucks, it will be that much easier to snake a coat hanger between the glass and weather strip.

As for the big block, lots of trucks have been modded to fit. The firewall will need to be worked heavily to make room and also the trans tunnel. The gas and brake pedal assy's will need to be shifted off the left because of the firewall/trans tunnel mods.
Get ahold of RATINLUV, you can see what he's done to his LUV.

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Previous setup: 4.1 Buick V-6/TH 350
Current setup: 400 Small Block Chevy V-8/TH 350
9" ford rear end/short bed/blue
What do Water, Electricity and Humans have in common... They all travel the path of least resistance.

thanks i got some old beat up doors i try it with first and as for the burglars
i'm not to worried with the kick ass viper alarm system i just had put in



oh has any one poped a 1977 fiat spider 1800 twin cam motor in a luv cause i got one and it looks like it bolt right up with some fab work

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my frends dodge says its eaten chevys and shiting fords well i say AT LEAST ITS EATING SOMETHIMG GOOD
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1978 LUV
1980 4X4 LUV
1977 LUV

alot can bolt up with a little Fab work

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No offense but I dont understand the purpose of doing that if you arent going to make it a convertable, all you are going to do is make your truck noisier and wetter on the inside of the cab. I'm all for the big block though!!

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well i thought the convert doors would be really cool lookin and i never roll up the wndos aney ways

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my frends dodge says its eaten chevys and shiting fords well i say AT LEAST ITS EATING SOMETHIMG GOOD
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1978 LUV
1980 4X4 LUV
1977 LUV

Fitting a big block in the truck would catch the eye of a thief. Even just to joy ride a hot rod truck. Having reworked windows that dont provide much security would almost be an invitation.
As for me, i've let it be known to too many people that i got a V-8 under the hood and im very leary of having my truck taken.

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Previous setup: 4.1 Buick V-6/TH 350
Current setup: 400 Small Block Chevy V-8/TH 350
9" ford rear end/short bed/blue
What do Water, Electricity and Humans have in common... They all travel the path of least resistance.