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Old 06-26-2015, 05:14 AM   #1
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engine compartment the good the bad and the ugly

I'll start here's mine.
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Old 06-26-2015, 06:58 AM   #2
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Re: engine compartment the good the bad and the ugly

This is mine as we type. I pulled the engine yesterday, UGLY!!!
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Old 06-26-2015, 07:17 AM   #3
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I'll throw my junk up in the mix...
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Old 06-26-2015, 07:44 AM   #4
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Here is what mine looks like today!
Subject to change at any time though.
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It sucks not being able to hear!

LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB!
After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 06-26-2015, 07:50 AM   #5
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Old 06-26-2015, 09:48 AM   #6
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Out with the old, and in with the new.

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Old 06-26-2015, 09:53 AM   #7
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Here's mine!
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Old 06-26-2015, 01:23 PM   #8
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Re: engine compartment the good the bad and the ugly

WOW, nice work guys, kinda puts my daily driver to shame, But I'm never above stealing New Ideas!
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Old 06-26-2015, 01:48 PM   #9
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WOW, nice work guys, kinda puts my daily driver to shame, But I'm never above stealing New Ideas!
I drive mine daily!
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It sucks not being able to hear!

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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 06-26-2015, 01:52 PM   #10
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I'll throw my junk up in the mix...
Very junky...... I wish my truck had more junk like that in the engine bay!
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Old 06-26-2015, 01:57 PM   #11
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I know and really appreciate the hard work you guys put into those beautiful, smooth, flat firewalls too, SWEET!
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Old 06-26-2015, 02:08 PM   #12
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Here's mine:
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Old 06-26-2015, 02:16 PM   #13
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Wow Fitz, too bad there wasn't room to install a Big Motor, eh
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Old 06-26-2015, 03:50 PM   #14
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Here is mine
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Old 06-26-2015, 08:53 PM   #15
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Another orange one. Original paint
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Old 06-26-2015, 08:59 PM   #16
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Wow these are incredible makes me wish I didn't post mine but keep them coming.
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Old 06-26-2015, 09:13 PM   #17
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I'll throw my junk up in the mix...
I don't like non-stock engine compartments but that's simply beautiful, elegant, and so tidy I'm jealous. Nicely done.
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Old 06-26-2015, 09:16 PM   #18
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here is some huge power lmao . gotta start somewhere
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Old 06-27-2015, 03:23 AM   #19
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Mine
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Old 06-27-2015, 06:07 AM   #20
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Wow Fitz, too bad there wasn't room to install a Big Motor, eh
Yes, bigger WOULD be better!
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Old 06-27-2015, 01:22 PM   #21
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here is some huge power lmao . gotta start somewhere
Mine looks exactly like yours, minus the chrome valve cover, blue breather, and the whole engine lol its getting rebuilt ;p
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Old 06-27-2015, 04:08 PM   #22
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I'll throw pretty in from my '67. Hope you all got a tetanus shot !
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Old 06-27-2015, 05:01 PM   #23
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Old 06-27-2015, 05:26 PM   #24
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what color blue is this I am looking for a blue for mine
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Old 06-27-2015, 09:47 PM   #25
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Not finished but here's mine.
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