LB7: Project "I have a problem"

TheBac

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psst...I win "slowest build" hands down. ;)


How'd we go from a Jeep Cherokee to a twin setup anyway? :roflmao:
 

Stancedlb7

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Yessir. There should be installed pics back a page or two or 5

Or eight... Lol I see you did the cold pipe too. You wouldnt happen to have a list of bends and fittings would you? Pics of you fabbing would be great too. I love how you did the turbo outlet. Looks cleaner than most DIY kits. I know im asking alot but what kind of paint and how does it hold up?
 

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Or eight... Lol I see you did the cold pipe too. You wouldnt happen to have a list of bends and fittings would you? Pics of you fabbing would be great too. I love how you did the turbo outlet. Looks cleaner than most DIY kits. I know im asking alot but what kind of paint and how does it hold up?

I'll see if I can find my receipt from Columbia mandrel.


Thanks. For the compliment.. all the paint is krylon rust tough enamel, it seems to hold up good on everything I've ever used it for.

There's fab pics way back I'm sure, maybe even a list of what parts I used.
 

yellowchevy

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If I remember right he had pictures of making the twins as he went and of all the bends he got. It's probably back a ways but I know he had alot of pictures.

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clrussell

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Progress pics from today.. Built my air filter piece and in the process of painting it
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clrussell

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Them welds look really good!

Thanks.. just a squirt gun.. I usually try harder to make them pretty in the application.. was in a hurry tonight and didn't have time to set the welder. I would have liked a little more heat or slower wire speed for more of a puddle.
 

clrussell

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Project "I have a problem"

Was semi slow at work today and was feeling working on the lb7.. Got quite a bit accomplished in an hours time back and forth.

Got lower radiator hose installed, oil pressure sending unit, new belt, new fan clutch, installed upper shroud and tcm. Drilled and tapped hot side ic pipe for boost gauge, plugged the old intake heater port.

ordered a windshield yesterday and it will be tinted before install.

Seems like I did a couple other things I just can't remember right now.

Pics because everyone loves pics

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clrussell

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Won't be long now dude:thumb:

Trans build and install is the last big hurdle.. just waiting on a couple fittings for the fuel line plumbing and gotta hook up heater hoses, tidy up some wires and get the trans and transfer in and it'll be ready to run I think.
 

clrussell

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Spent a little time on the 7 after work and got started on my trans..

Also got my 17s back from powdercoat and l mounted up the tires I had for them.

Also went by and paid my tint guy today for my windshield.. It's got a nice layer of 35% on it and waiting to be installed in the truck.

Pics..
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You should put a van thermostat housing on there, well if you can find a housing
They look so much better than the original setup
 

clrussell

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You should put a van thermostat housing on there, well if you can find a housing
They look so much better than the original setup

Yes they do.. but since I have the factory stuff and it's free I'm going with it for now