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  1. 06-02-2005 10:27 AM #1
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    Well all I am going to attempt again to stab this 5.3 into my truck. I always tackle things the hard way I have fabed up some motor mounts and tried the install last night well I have slid the motor as far back as I can ( I guess for better weight transfer) and found my newly routed fuel lines are in the way. I missed it by about 1/2 inch so tonight I will try to reposition them I couldnt get the tranny and motor to mate together
    Well this weekend it will be running! ( I hope) I have the nelson tune just sitting ready to ignight (sp?) Once installed I will need to shorten the drive shaft and hammer down!

    All this for a 68 pickup!
    1968 Chevy SWB Fleet. 2002 5.3 all stock (for now ) Nelson Tune 4l60e w/TB converter.
    ok not stock anymore...13.3 at 101
    Now with front mount turbo... new times soon
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  2. 06-02-2005 11:19 AM #2
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    Stick with it!!!

    Is it a short bed truck???

    Any
    2003 RCSB 4.8L 5speed, BLACK
    3.42, AIRAID, loudmouth exhaust
    Nelson Performace Tune
    2000 vett cam
    160* stat
    et 14.80@94mph
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  3. 06-02-2005 11:57 AM #3
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    yes it is a short bed, this is an older one (after paint) prior to assembly ofthe trim and remaining parts, it has been a slow process...
    Dave
    1968 Chevy SWB Fleet. 2002 5.3 all stock (for now ) Nelson Tune 4l60e w/TB converter.
    ok not stock anymore...13.3 at 101
    Now with front mount turbo... new times soon
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  4. 06-07-2005 08:27 AM #4
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    man there is a ton of stuff todo. I keep knockin away at it. still hoppin for this week
    Dave
    1968 Chevy SWB Fleet. 2002 5.3 all stock (for now ) Nelson Tune 4l60e w/TB converter.
    ok not stock anymore...13.3 at 101
    Now with front mount turbo... new times soon
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  5. 06-07-2005 09:06 AM #5
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    Man, I Love those late '60's Chevrolet trucks. keep at it and I want to see some vids when you finally get r dun...
    13.920 @ 98.94mph...[/b]
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  6. 06-07-2005 11:34 AM #6
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    will do. unfortunatly I got screwed on a trailblazer converter I bought. It never has shown up so this has put me behind where I wanted to be. I really hate doing things twice...
    1968 Chevy SWB Fleet. 2002 5.3 all stock (for now ) Nelson Tune 4l60e w/TB converter.
    ok not stock anymore...13.3 at 101
    Now with front mount turbo... new times soon
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  7. 06-07-2005 05:53 PM #7
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    Man that sucks...I'd be
    13.920 @ 98.94mph...[/b]
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