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06-03-2019, 07:06 PM
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Fawnzie
What started out as a simple engine swap kinda got outta hand. Word of advice, NEVER pull the front clip off to put the engine in! Once it's off you'll see things that you'll want to replace, change or redo. Sooooooo this simple weekend engine swap turned in to a full frame off. New air ride, engine, paint, A/C, you get the idea. Made a quick trip to MaxBuilt Autoworks and the rest is history. This shop is top notch! And now, here come the pics. Here's what I started with.
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06-03-2019, 07:12 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Now right about here is where things got outta hand.
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06-03-2019, 07:18 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Okay, replacing the control arms seems pretty easy, also should probably convert the front to disc brakes. Lets add some rims too.
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06-03-2019, 07:21 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
After putting everything back together the static drop i had, I kinda over calculated. Pancaked crossmember, 2.5" drop spindles and drop coils with a coil cut was a bit much. f#!k it, lets just bag the thing!
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06-03-2019, 07:21 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Wow those Cragars look good on there. Ya it gets away from you.
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06-04-2019, 07:47 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Loaded on the trailer and headed to Indio, CA to Maxbuilt Autoworks. The engine you see is the first replacement engine, a 350 that I put in. Needless to say it wasn't in there long.
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06-04-2019, 07:50 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Once I got to Maxbuilt Autoworks, they made quick work of getting the front end striped down.
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06-04-2019, 07:55 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Got a big pile of Porterbuilt parts. Did some test fitting as well.
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06-04-2019, 07:59 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
more test fitting
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06-07-2019, 11:13 AM
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Driving them is overrated.....haha
Looks like you are going in the right direction.. Marc
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06-07-2019, 11:25 AM
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Re: Fawnzie
Your wallet screaming yet?
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06-07-2019, 02:34 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
My wallet hurts just from reading this... aka I'm jealous
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06-08-2019, 10:03 AM
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Wallet? What wallet?? haha It exploded
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06-08-2019, 10:18 AM
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Re: Fawnzie
This is where its at. Chassis is completely stripped down
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06-08-2019, 11:11 AM
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Man! That takes guts imo! Take a good looking driver and blow it apart. I’m in to see the progress!
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06-08-2019, 03:02 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Thanks Clyde! I wasn't going to do this. I just wanted to do a simple engine swap!
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06-08-2019, 04:52 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Here's my new replacement engine. 383 stroker 477hp with a triple deuce. A lil engine porn if you will.
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06-09-2019, 09:57 PM
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Great looking engine. Cant go wrong with 3 deuces....
Marc
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06-09-2019, 10:53 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Got the firewall smoothed out. The firewall panels are made by Slosh tubs. Great quality, I highly recommend.
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06-11-2019, 11:20 AM
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That firewall looks awesome!!
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06-11-2019, 11:55 AM
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06-12-2019, 11:14 AM
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Re: Fawnzie
Thanks! I'm running out there today to drop off the 700r4 and the headers. I'm gonna grab a bunch more pics. the body should be in primer and the chassis should almost be done. For the cali guys, it will be at the Brothers truck show on July 7th. Done or not it'll be in MaxBuilt's booth.
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06-12-2019, 08:16 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Got the back half on and working on the front end. Next is taking it all apart and getting it to the paint booth
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06-13-2019, 06:18 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Into the spray booth. Got the chassis torn down and ready for paint.
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06-19-2019, 06:19 PM
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Re: Fawnzie
Got the frame assembled and the suspension on.
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