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mytmouz 08-27-2016 10:12 PM

My second LUV...
 
I like v8 mini trucks... there, I said it...

I bought a 1976 Chevy LUV project from a friend and pulled the 305 engine/7004 trans out of it, as well as the 7.5 s10 rear...

This is how I got it, minus the hood, I picked that up off CL for a different project...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf5a3320c.jpg

mytmouz 08-27-2016 10:15 PM

The center of the core support had been removed at some point. I used a donor piece and added it back. I also ordered a custom radiator, it has a divorced filler neck the allows me to utilize the core support...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse2c4cb83.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7cf8d45c.jpg

mytmouz 08-27-2016 10:16 PM

I replaced the rockers, this is the only filler on the truck...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps30a557da.jpg

I also installed a trans tunnel section out of a late 70's truck. Here it is after I Por 15'ed the floor...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfa510b5d.jpg

mytmouz 08-27-2016 10:21 PM

I had the frame hydro blasted, then I painted it and redid the front suspension. I then dropped in the power train. It has a vortec headed small block (pump gas, this will be a driver) along with a 4l80e trans (plenty of room with the newly installed trans tunnel). I also added a 9 inch rear with a posi disc brakes, etc...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4e2f031f.jpg

mytmouz 08-27-2016 10:22 PM

I put the fuel cell and battery under the bed...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps1624942c.jpg

You gain access to them via these openings in the bed floor...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2l4kftfh.jpg

And for easier access...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...psue7udgcv.jpg

mytmouz 08-27-2016 10:26 PM

I reinstalled the cab, hung the doors, and installed a REALLY poorly fitting Fiberglass hood. This thing was BAADDD...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa594e1c2.jpg

mytmouz 08-27-2016 10:27 PM

All the edits are due to a board error I believe. I type like old people fornicate, and it still tells me I have to wait 30 seconds between posts, lol...

Anyways, I have custom billet front hubs for a 5 on 4-3/4 front hub pattern, I have sourced hard to find bumpers and had them rechromed (anything for a LUV is getting hard to find nowdays) I have NOS front and rear window seals from Cyprus for exampple, and I had a square tube grille built and chromed (going retro with this truck) and I have a 1968 Camaro automatic console with a B&M Quicksilver shifter, and 1966 Mustang bucket seats...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjaixrdes.jpg


I have not finished this one, but i have fired it. Once I get it sorted out, I need about 20 hours more body work and I can spray it, then it will be upholstery time...

Harbone 08-28-2016 04:21 AM

You have been a busy man!

TheRabbit 08-31-2016 05:50 PM

I love those Luvs.

mytmouz 08-31-2016 08:11 PM

Thanks guys!


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