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Well thanks to nukeday I am back in business with a luv truck again
although not the best shape it makes for a fun project. His build inspires me to build a small block chevy actually. I have a good block and transmission for the build. He mentioned that I have a lot of parts which still do which will come in hand for what I have brewing for the transplant.

if I do
my idea is to gut most of the parts down to the chassis.

-350ci/th-350 (i know typical huh!)
-tilt front end- with extended fenders (plan to cut out core support and both inner fender wells for easy access)
I will brace somehow though with all that mumbo jumbo I thought I may use the hood latch assembly to latch the full front tilt keep it simple!
-build a new bed for back (step side style) and have a tilt for it as well.
-need to form up some rocker panels and weld in place which I have done before P.I.T.A
-coil over front suspension
-removeable transmission x-member (like the idea i heard on the board)
-find a rear axle install choices (9", 8.8", dana 35 or 12 bolt) may just keep stock in for a while and if it blows up i have another
-make a drive shaft
-gut all cab glass and parts inside
-dash modifying
-body work (body filler,primer and such)
-paint and under coat
-engine and transmission overhaul
-electrical and plumbing
-new rubber like grommets, molding

other nickle and dime items im sure of

and work bugs out which will take some time!

Awesome! I know you have some fab skills...can't wait to see how it goes.
We'll have to get together again in a year or so...lol...

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"If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves" - Thomas Edison

well if you need some help with your build I am down. sometimes it takes an extra hand I might not make it up very often but definitely am down for it just for fun

I stole your pic by the way.

Looks like a good find. Good luck on your project. You will have to keep up posted with pictures.

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Life is a DRAG RACE!!!
I like my Luv WILD!!!

Sometimes too much to drink isn't enough!!
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken.
http://www.wildluvracing.com

Sweet....

Good luck in your finds for stuff.....

"find a rear axle install choices (9", 8.8", dana 35 or 12 bolt)"

I found me a 9" for 20 bucks....no kidding....
Found another one yesterday for 300....

I guess one mans trash is anothers treasure

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So I am in the process of having a another luv with most of the work listed above already done which will save me some time and money. So hopefully I get my truck sold soon to snag this one up wish me some luck!

good luck!!!!

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Life is a DRAG RACE!!!
I like my Luv WILD!!!

Sometimes too much to drink isn't enough!!
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken.
http://www.wildluvracing.com

looks pretty clean man..hell of alot better then my 79 Luv long bed looks curently lol

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Stick Shift Racing

1980 Ford Mustang LX Notchback
1980 Chevy El Camino Conquista

o k I'm getting the luv this weekend woo hoo! I will be broke for a while but its okay

I ll post a thread with luv parts for sale stuff I have more parts again haha!

Pics will be coming soon!!!

got my luv
truck today and it has alot of power for needing tuned up it needs timed carburetor gone through and possible other spots. I noticed that the truck gets really jumping around over bumps when your traveling fast kinda. I m gonna snap some pics here in a minute of it really stoked about the truck woo hoo!!!!!

congrats

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My old but now gone Luv...

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If you think no one cares, try missing a couple of payments...



FIAA!

SFPP!

o k the shocks in back are not any good that explains the ride home being crazy. the belt is a little too loose needs different belt or i would have to mess up the chrome alternator bracket. edelbrock is a little too rich and Im going to check the timing and see if I can't rob shocks off the parts truck

and heres the pictures

Nice! Now, what's under the tarp...

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If you think no one cares, try missing a couple of payments...



FIAA!

SFPP!

That is want I was thinking!!!

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Life is a DRAG RACE!!!
I like my Luv WILD!!!

Sometimes too much to drink isn't enough!!
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken.
http://www.wildluvracing.com

that's funny you should ask my neighbor has a vega with a 305 in it just it needs paint and his oil pan gaskets keep going out so he is waiting on a part to fix that because there is to much pressure in the crankcase I guess? He was like whoa that yours he likes it.

Stepside, lambo doors, V8 and a flip front, front visor, tonneau cover, scoop...

Wow, that's a nice score. Congrats!

We definately need to hook you up with some proper shoes, still I'm diggin' it...
What do you have in mind for paint?

Now that we have a template, wanna' do a flip front on mine? LOL...

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"If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves" - Thomas Edison

and for any one that may want to try the tilt front end here you go
http://www.chevyluv.zoomshare.com/1.sht ... ront%20end

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My old but now gone Luv...

wow how much $$$ that cost yah?cuz it looks damn sexy even with shitty paing

yeah I love the truck I uh got it for $1350 lets keep it on the down low

and yes i wouldn't mind helping you do a tilt front!!!

paint wise well its crazy Im gonna first just for now shoot it with some my dads trailer paint gloss black but later paint it with some candy apple red

it needs the following

-shifter worked on (might spring for a b&m or hurst dont know yet?)
-shocks (temporarily I will rob the ones off the truck from nuke)
-new belt the old one is too loose
-exhaust manifold possibly or gasket I have a leak I can hear (my neighbor has a manifold)
-hood pin locking device
-paint job along with some body work also front tilt revision
-new tonneau cover for bed (its a bit ratty)
-running lights for the back (or wiring)
-guages need hooked up (dont know the speed or volts or temp) have the tach and oil pressure
-carb work tuning
-timing checked
-bring the firewall back and notch out spot for the distributor
-wiring
-heater
-stereo hooked up
-wheels and tires later on
-fuel cell
-headers
-coil over conversion
-brakes upgraded that aero kit for the front looks good from the thread I seen
-9" maybe down the road

and nickle and dime stuff I m sure of

I have a crap load of parts to work with though and some I can part with

maybe we can trade for some of the above Hmmmm?

thanks for the comments