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HSRACER · 05-17-2019, 09:41 AM

So this week was very slow on the 65 build. I did get a new driveshaft built for it and installed but not much else.

The main reason for the lack of progress was I took Tuesday through Thursday off and finished the installation of my blown dart block 383 stroker in my wife’s 54 pickup.

I blew up the old engine 2.5 years ago and it sat neglected in the garage for that long until this week. I was really mad at myself for the engine failure and then figured out the cost for my stupidity! That was the main reason for not making much headway on her truck.

She has been pretty patient and finally asked if we could get it going again!

05-17-2019, 09:41 AM	#42
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: And so it begins.... 65 shortbed, lay frame, LT engine build So this week was very slow on the 65 build. I did get a new driveshaft built for it and installed but not much else. The main reason for the lack of progress was I took Tuesday through Thursday off and finished the installation of my blown dart block 383 stroker in my wife’s 54 pickup. I blew up the old engine 2.5 years ago and it sat neglected in the garage for that long until this week. I was really mad at myself for the engine failure and then figured out the cost for my stupidity! That was the main reason for not making much headway on her truck. She has been pretty patient and finally asked if we could get it going again! Attached Images __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS