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09-18-2016, 07:09 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Well, I haven't done much posting lately, but I have been more than busy!
The '66 has ate yet another transmission, and now the builder is claiming abuse....really??? I depressed the throttle @ 55mph to pass a car and the trans downshifted to third...when it returned to O.D. it squawked the rear tires...and then there was nothing... Really? This is a 4L60E with all-new internals, including a 5 gear planetary, an a beast sun-shell and a 2100 stall converter among other things, behind what might be a 450hp small block at tops. I watch people do this **** all day long at US131 Dragway without problems! WTH? Other than that, the Trailblazer SS Spun some rod bearings, instigating a total rebuild...including a PCM of NC Fury cam with Brian Tooley valve springs, and Ti retainers. Also, a relocated Oil pump pick-up to aid against starvation on launch, & Cold-Air-Intake with LS7 MAF sensor. All of this deserved a tune @ BAKER engineering, to make things really work nicely!....This thing flies!!! My dad & I had taken the time this past week to attend the Day3 portion of HOTROD Dragweek, where I had the opportunity to meet Brian Doisher. I was VERY far from disappointed with how this turned out!!!! It is no surprise that Brian's success stems from his firm down to earth beliefs, and the fact that he is a true conversationalist.....Very hard not to like this guy!!! Here is a pic of his car, if you are not familiar with who I am speaking of...  I laso got a shot of the "Worlds Fastest Street Car 2016" along with my truck just chillin in the background!...So weird that he wanted to park near me! LOL!..Honestly, I parked there hours before he ever arrived!  None other than Jeff Luntz working on the car, getting ready to whip some a$$! 
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09-18-2016, 08:01 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
I totally realize that I spelled Jeff Lutz's name wrong!
A very good friend of mine has the last name of Lantz, and I must have combined them somehow in my mind...I tried to edit, but couldn't.
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09-19-2016, 07:31 AM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Been following the trans saga on fb...
 Feel for ya!!!
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09-24-2016, 06:50 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
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I am getting real good at changing transmissions without scratching anything, but don't like it!!!
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09-24-2016, 07:04 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
On a brighter side of things, I went to a local show this morning, and ended up winning the trophy for the category of "Sickest Ride" ...This was a judged event. Also, over the Labor Day weekend, I went to a "Cars for Cancer" show which had over 750 cars, and placed #3 of the Top-Ten!...I just need to work out all of the bugs...
 And the trophy... 
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09-24-2016, 07:14 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
CONGRATS! thats great… deserving beautiful truck and a proven sick ride.
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09-24-2016, 07:24 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
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Well done.
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09-25-2016, 05:21 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
glad to see all that hard work is paying off, those trophies are definitely deserved
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09-26-2016, 08:09 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
I love your truck. and Congrats.
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09-26-2016, 08:33 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Oh yea!! Congrats. Very deserving. You have a beautiful ride my freind.
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10-06-2016, 05:54 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
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Last year, this show was the 1st show that I ever entered this truck in, and it didn't even place...Go figure. Quote:
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I cannot begin to explain how nice this truck rides, drives, and runs.....almost all of the time, and in that order! I love this thing, but I am still struggling with dependability! Quote:
I appreciate that a lot! Sometimes it is not quite as attractive to me... While trying to work out all of the glitches...
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12-25-2016, 08:21 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
It has been a while since I have posted any updates, but I really wanted to wish everyone here on the forum a Merry Christmas, and extremely Happy New-Year!!!!
Cheers Everyone!
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04-03-2017, 08:42 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Hmmmm, Look what followed me home!
I think that it will be O.K. after I buff it out! LOL! Surprisingly, it drives out well! This could be the start of an LS-Swap for "Old Blue". After realizing the effects that some fairly simple mods had on the TBSS, I am thinking that I may slowly work-over this LS, and swap it into the '66!!!   
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04-03-2017, 09:26 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
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04-03-2017, 09:28 PM
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Nice man. Is that the 6.0 in that or the 5.3.
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04-03-2017, 09:44 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
The Tahoe that is pictured has the 5.3, but my TBSS has the 6 litre....
I am thinking about doing a top-end on the 5.3, some good heads, cam & Intake changes...Among other things...
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04-03-2017, 10:02 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Toss it in there and lite them tires up.
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04-03-2017, 11:04 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
You'll be glad you did.
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04-04-2017, 02:28 AM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Will be watching this one develop.
Way out of my league, but love these builds.
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04-04-2017, 09:26 AM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
I have thought this truck was great from the start. Now, a LS swap, WOOHOO!
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04-09-2017, 10:02 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
I have made a bit of progress this weekend...
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04-10-2017, 02:45 AM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
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As Ta2Don always says, Progress is Progress. I guess the lift helped a bit. Are you able to sell on anything from the left overs to recoup your investment?
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04-10-2017, 11:45 AM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Congrats. on the progress. This is a great project.
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04-14-2017, 11:15 PM
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Re: My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!
Sorry to hear about all the trans issues! That's got to be frustrating! On a brighter note...let's see the LS swap happen!
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