My second LUV...
08-27-2016, 11:12 PM
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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...
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...
08-27-2016, 11:15 PM
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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...
08-27-2016, 11:16 PM
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I replaced the rockers, this is the only filler on the truck...
I also installed a trans tunnel section out of a late 70's truck. Here it is after I Por 15'ed the floor...
I also installed a trans tunnel section out of a late 70's truck. Here it is after I Por 15'ed the floor...
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08-27-2016, 11:21 PM
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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...
08-27-2016, 11:22 PM
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I put the fuel cell and battery under the bed...
You gain access to them via these openings in the bed floor...
And for easier access...
You gain access to them via these openings in the bed floor...
And for easier access...
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08-27-2016, 11:27 PM
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Last edited by mytmouz; 08-27-2016 at 11:32 PM.
