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griffit2 — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:09:09 MDT

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The universe saying congratulations on the first drive...

griffit2 — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:08:57 MDT

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The universe saying congratulations on the first drive... - IMG_1879_zps576c3bfe.jpg

Truck battery box.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:11:22 MDT

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Truck battery box. - IMG_1934_zps3603ed15.jpg

MSD contoller playing peeky-boo.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:11:11 MDT

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MSD contoller playing peeky-boo. - IMG_1931_zps2b5797d4.jpg

Int. fuse block.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:11:00 MDT

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Int. fuse block. - IMG_1929_zps9bdd66f9.jpg

Looks messy, but not actually that bad.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:50 MDT

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Looks messy, but not actually that bad. - IMG_1928_zpsddcc68fe.jpg

Switches still need to be cut in.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:39 MDT

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Switches still need to be cut in. - IMG_1926_zpsaaa24fd3.jpg

Completed gauges.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:29 MDT

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Completed gauges. - IMG_1924_zpsb49e77ae.jpg

Drivers view.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:22 MDT

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Drivers view. - IMG_1922_zps443c5b3f.jpg

Everything worked out perfectly up front!

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:13 MDT

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Everything worked out perfectly up front! - IMG_1920_zps03eeadb4.jpg

Trans pan.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:05 MDT

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Trans pan. - IMG_1917_zps48cae8b9.jpg

Oil drain valve.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:57 MDT

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Oil drain valve. - IMG_1916_zps4ea93843.jpg

TIGHT fit. fender trimming is in the future.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:49 MDT

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TIGHT fit. fender trimming is in the future. - IMG_1914_zpsd1ca1b8d.jpg

Right side tuck.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:42 MDT

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Right side tuck. - IMG_1913_zps588feb7c.jpg

undercar.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:33 MDT

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undercar. - IMG_1911_zpsbde09eb7.jpg

Battery wiring. Liquidtite conduit for protection.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:24 MDT

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Battery wiring. Liquidtite conduit for protection. - IMG_1909_zps806bc900.jpg

Hood pins installed.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:14 MDT

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Hood pins installed. - IMG_1908_zps90dc9d24.jpg

Trans cooler softlines, and rad overflow,

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:04 MDT

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Trans cooler softlines, and rad overflow, - IMG_1905_zps59cf23c6.jpg

Right side.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:55 MDT

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Right side. - IMG_1904_zpsb925b5eb.jpg

Engine fuse box all tucked in.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:44 MDT

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Engine fuse box all tucked in. - IMG_1896_zps2b319a88.jpg

Tight fit for the steering box.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:34 MDT

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Tight fit for the steering box. - IMG_1894_zps5d80eae0.jpg

Correct master, 2nd times a charm.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:23 MDT

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Correct master, 2nd times a charm. - IMG_1892_zps11850d9d.jpg

Broom stick hood prop.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:04 MDT

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Broom stick hood prop. - IMG_1890_zps44ce822a.jpg

Rear wheel stance.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:54 MDT

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Rear wheel stance. - IMG_1887_zpsf61bfd67.jpg

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griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:45 MDT

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Coming together.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:34 MDT

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Coming together. - IMG_1883_zps6213f9b7.jpg

P/Ns for a 69' manual steering Nova.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:23 MDT

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P/Ns for a 69' manual steering Nova. - IMG_1874_zpsa00789bd.jpg

Final found the right steering coupler, 3rd times a charm!

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:15 MDT

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Final found the right steering coupler, 3rd times a charm! - IMG_1873_zpsf889e26d.jpg

1 controller for each fan allows individual ON temp.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:06 MDT

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1 controller for each fan allows individual ON temp. - IMG_1870_zps672ddf86.jpg

Fan control box.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:57 MDT

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Fan control box. - IMG_1869_zpsf447d4a5.jpg

Bulkhead connector finished. A little more loom perhaps later.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:46 MDT

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Bulkhead connector finished. A little more loom perhaps later. - IMG_1867_zps2278dd1c.jpg

Power distribution point and 150A alt fuse.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:35 MDT

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Power distribution point and 150A alt fuse. - IMG_1865_zps043bff28.jpg

Close up.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:25 MDT

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Close up. - IMG_1861_zps17f9d0db.jpg

Finished wiring.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:16 MDT

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Finished wiring. - IMG_1859_zps3d13ce99.jpg

Sitting low but looking good.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:05 MDT

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Sitting low but looking good. - IMG_1940_zpscfa019df.jpg

Snug as a bug.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:05:54 MDT

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Snug as a bug. - IMG_1935_zpsdb56b4de.jpg

Heat blanket for good measure.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:01:40 MDT

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Heat blanket for good measure. - IMG_1852_zps402336d9.jpg

Starting system wiring.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:01:29 MDT

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Starting system wiring. - IMG_1850_zps2508e9bc.jpg

Removing the fender=best idea ever!

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:01:17 MDT

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Removing the fender=best idea ever! - IMG_1833_zps2e6e9ede.jpg

More wiring!

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:01:06 MDT

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More wiring! - IMG_1829_zps612d419e.jpg

Wired up!

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:54 MDT

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Wired up! - IMG_1826_zps7c3d7493.jpg

Bulkhead connector and packard series 56 connectors.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:44 MDT

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Bulkhead connector and packard series 56 connectors. - IMG_1824_zpsaa7a9bc3.jpg

Weld cable cut with cut off wheel. Works perfect!

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:37 MDT

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Weld cable cut with cut off wheel. Works perfect! - IMG_1819_zps56ee5509.jpg

Electrical supplies.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:30 MDT

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Electrical supplies. - IMG_1813_zpsdc57fc01.jpg

You are welcome Ebay! Lots o wire and loom.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:20 MDT

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You are welcome Ebay! Lots o wire and loom. - IMG_1812_zps6d6a14d8.jpg

Wiring.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:10 MDT

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Wiring. - IMG_1808_zps16c63d80.jpg

Too nice not to work outside!

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:59:58 MDT

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Too nice not to work outside! - IMG_1858_zps4cca5a07.jpg

Engine schematic.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:58:28 MDT

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Engine schematic. - IMG_18062_zps33b7fd99.png

interior schematic.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:58:18 MDT

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interior schematic. - IMG_18061_zps39af35f7.png

Fuse and relay schematic.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:58:08 MDT

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Fuse and relay schematic. - IMG_18063_zpscd10e321.png

Heat blanket.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:54:20 MDT

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Heat blanket. - IMG_1799_zpsb16b6c72.jpg

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griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:54:11 MDT

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Trans cooler lines.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:54:03 MDT

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Trans cooler lines. - IMG_1795_zps5a388088.jpg

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griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:53:54 MDT

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griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:53:44 MDT

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Upper rad hose.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:53:36 MDT

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Upper rad hose. - IMG_1784_zps787d239d.jpg

Trans cooler line connections and bracket.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:53:24 MDT

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Trans cooler line connections and bracket. - IMG_1806_zpsc0c42784.jpg

Cleaned up and painted good as new.

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:51:31 MDT

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Cleaned up and painted good as new. - IMG_1774_zpscd5f03ca.jpg

Final batch of painting

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:51:21 MDT

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Final batch of painting - IMG_1771_zps415bba56.jpg

Windshield washer pump

griffit2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:51:10 MDT

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Windshield washer pump - IMG_1775_zps7c496d8d.jpg

turn outs welded in place. Should help to limit the "bass box" effect.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:57 MDT

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turn outs welded in place. Should help to limit the "bass box" effect. - IMG_1768_zps6351a9cf.jpg

Exhaust 1.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:50 MDT

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Exhaust 1. - IMG_1765_zps2ee8fc48.jpg

Under car

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:41 MDT

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Under car - IMG_1758_zps0565504e.jpg

Return spring off of MSD box mount boss.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:32 MDT

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Return spring off of MSD box mount boss. - IMG_1753_zps141754ad.jpg

Carb linkage.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:21 MDT

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Carb linkage. - IMG_1752_zps7c7c5f4f.jpg

fuel line and barrier in place.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:11 MDT

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fuel line and barrier in place. - IMG_1750_zps60af13cc.jpg

PCV filter

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:01 MDT

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PCV filter - IMG_1748_zps1cd474b7.jpg

It is a bolt on hood and the stock hinged bolted right in place. Fit is...pretty good.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:51 MDT

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It is a bolt on hood and the stock hinged bolted right in place. Fit is...pretty good. - IMG_1746_zpsbd5705aa.jpg

Cowl 3.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:40 MDT

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Cowl 3. - IMG_1745_zps31b0cc9a.jpg

Provides plenty of clearance.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:29 MDT

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Provides plenty of clearance. - IMG_1742_zpsdb035ef3.jpg

Latest score, 2.5" fiberglass cowl hood. Lookin sexy!

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:19 MDT

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Latest score, 2.5" fiberglass cowl hood. Lookin sexy! - IMG_1741_zpsf8365788.jpg

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griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:08 MDT

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Fuel line for front of engine with thermal blanket.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:00 MDT

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Fuel line for front of engine with thermal blanket. - IMG_1735_zps1dac2b86.jpg

Overflow and core support cooler line bulkhead fittings.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:51:52 MDT

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Overflow and core support cooler line bulkhead fittings. - IMG_1725_zps5497a8f3.jpg

Oil drain valve. temporary ziptie safety.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:51:42 MDT

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Oil drain valve. temporary ziptie safety. - IMG_1720_zps5a5f3488.jpg

Lower rad hose. Fit like a glove!

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:51:34 MDT

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Lower rad hose. Fit like a glove! - IMG_1719_zps8a512235.jpg

secong gen cooler line bulkhead

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:51:25 MDT

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secong gen cooler line bulkhead - IMG_1718_zps900db6a2.jpg

Still required some header clearancing

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:51:16 MDT

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Still required some header clearancing - IMG_1713_zps596e5c20.jpg

Manual steering box.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:51:07 MDT

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Manual steering box. - IMG_1711_zpsb1bdc7f4.jpg

Upper rad hose coming together.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:50:57 MDT

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Upper rad hose coming together. - IMG_1709_zps83d454b4.jpg

Trans cooler and hardlines.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:50:47 MDT

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Trans cooler and hardlines. - IMG_1704_zpsbf8180c9.jpg

Engine in.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:50:34 MDT

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Engine in. - IMG_1703_zps8fa90d00.jpg

Coming together.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:50:23 MDT

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Coming together. - IMG_1700_zps939ae29d.jpg

Sideview of the exhaust. Still higher then the subframe.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:50:11 MDT

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Sideview of the exhaust. Still higher then the subframe. - IMG_1770_zps33a202fb.jpg

Trans cooler bulkhead bracket.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:41:15 MDT

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Trans cooler bulkhead bracket. - IMG_1689_zpsb4bb36de.jpg

Fit like a glove!

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:41:05 MDT

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Fit like a glove! - IMG_1688_zpsa10f9ee6.jpg

Engine up on my beefy workbench for easy access to create the trans cooler lines.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:40:56 MDT

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Engine up on my beefy workbench for easy access to create the trans cooler lines. - IMG_1687_zps4444983a.jpg

Lower oil crossover cover tapped to be used for mechanical oil pressure gauge.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:40:47 MDT

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Lower oil crossover cover tapped to be used for mechanical oil pressure gauge. - IMG_1685_zps3b85eab0.jpg

Stock oil sensor with the guts removed and tapped for the dummy light sensor.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:40:35 MDT

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Stock oil sensor with the guts removed and tapped for the dummy light sensor. - IMG_1682_zps66064910.jpg

Flexplate bolts. On the right are the stock truck bolts. The left are new GM bolts as recommended in the Carcraft ls1 to gen 1 trans article.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:40:24 MDT

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Flexplate bolts. On the right are the stock truck bolts. The left are new GM bolts as recommended in the Carcraft ls1 to gen 1 trans article. - IMG_1677_zps76d0c6f7.jpg

Installed a plug in the valve as a final line of defense against acceidental draining.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:40:14 MDT

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Installed a plug in the valve as a final line of defense against acceidental draining. - IMG_1675_zps39123f93.jpg

90

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90 - IMG_1671_zpscf10e9fa.jpg

Oil drain hole drilled and tapped for 1/4" NPT

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:39:55 MDT

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Oil drain hole drilled and tapped for 1/4" NPT - IMG_1668_zps0ca0ccf7.jpg

The trans cooler line bulkhead bracket at the front of the engine.

griffit2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:39:15 MDT

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The trans cooler line bulkhead bracket at the front of the engine. - IMG_1691_zpsa3100a12.jpg

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griffit2 — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:48:20 MST

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New dipstick. Nice an tidy.

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griffit2 — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:47:59 MST

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Pickup and dipstick 3.

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griffit2 — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:47:17 MST

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Pickup and dipstick 2.

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griffit2 — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:47:03 MST

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Pickup and dipstick 1.

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griffit2 — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:46:46 MST

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Worked pretty well o nthe test weld.

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griffit2 — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:46:03 MST

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Used a long 5/16 bolt to align the 2 halves.