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  1. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    Left work early to go retrieve my LS1 from Kyle. The cylinder walls look really good and he estimates the total mileage to be around 155k. Looks like it just needs to be freshened up but I won’t know until it’s torn down. How about that for irony?? The 241 heads look good but I spotted...
  2. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

  3. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    Finally got a day off and went to retrieve the 4.8 from my buddies shop. This isn’t the largest work space (8’ x 16’) but it is air conditioned!! The engine came with its own 411 ECU, not bad for a $400 long block. Now I can send the other to be re-tuned for the LS1 and that’ll save me...
  4. blue96

    Our fleet!

    Bought the Z71 back!!!!! Bought a little LS engine!!
  5. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    I bought a pair of mirrors [for $2 :cool: + shipping] to replace the current, badly worn set and I also found a leather wrapped steering wheel in great shape. I'm not going to do much else for now, except a thorough clean out of the interior. We may pull the bed off and start cleaning the frame up.
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    1996 Z71 progress thread

  7. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    Today, I left work at lunch to covertly purchase the truck back and trailer it home. All went well until one of the trailer’s tires decided to fly off. It nailed a clean NNBS Sierra 4x4 in the process. @%¥%!!!! The owner was a good sport and I’m going to do whatever it takes to make...
  8. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    The transmission has lost 2nd and Overdrive. My buddy William works for an Allison Transmission shop and will rebuild it for me. I may opt for some sensible upgrades and a slight stall. It is a 4x4 that will be mostly used for fun and commuting. My other buddy Tim builds custom exhaust systems...
  9. blue96

    GMT400 Parts (Junkyard Stuff)

    Do you have a passenger side, exterior door handle for a 96-98?
  10. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    SO.. We actually sold this truck one year after i started this thread when we bought a house. She decided it was time to let it go. That was a choice she soon began to regret. Two weeks ago, I found out the current owner was willing to sell it back to me. I went on a Mustang part selling spree...
  11. blue96

    Our fleet!

    Untitled by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr Highs and lows... by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr IMG_5888 by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr IMG_9662 by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr IMG_9730 by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr Engine installation by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr
  12. blue96

    Our fleet!

    Sold the Z71 :( Bought a house! :cheers: Wrecked the '98 GT :( Bought a 2015 F150 :cool::ban: Installed a supercharger in the '05 GT :cool: Sold the 410w out of the '95 GT and swapped in a 4.6 4V :cheers: Currently attempting to buy the GMT400 back
  13. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    It's over...
  14. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    Plans beyond the 5.3 swap: 1] updated seating 2] convert blue interior to grey or black 3] 2015 Sierra 20's 4] minor torsion bar crank and AAL 5] paint job 6] lighting revamp that would be a good start...
  15. blue96

    1996 Z71 progress thread

    S.S.D.D. I've "inherited" my wife's '96 Sierra Z71 that has a very FUBAR L31. Here's a little history: Her grandfather ordered it from GM in 1995 and eventually passed it to her father upon his death in 2000. When he passed away, my wife took it over as her daily driver in...
  16. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    It does, I tried that initially.
  17. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    I'll take a video tomorrow for you. It's really heart breaking to here it but it's all good. Hasn't been on the road in years.
  18. blue96

    Post your Stepside!

  19. blue96

    Post your Stepside!

    Mine 96 is stuck in the 90's!!! Chrome rocker trim and I still have the Lund covers for the rear windows :-0
  20. blue96

    Our fleet!

    I traded the VW for another Mustang, this one is a '98 GT Finished my engine swap in my '95 Spruced up my wife's '05 GT a little
  21. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    It didn't start. In fact, it's acting exactly like it did when parked in 2013. It just spins and makes a horrible noise (which has to be a chewed up flywheel) It stumbles a few times seemingly wanting to fire after I let off the key though. I haven't checked for spark and I can't confirm fuel...
  22. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    Oh and I saw this BAD MOTHER Fker at vatozone!
  23. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    Parts orgy! The difference in starter bolt length is apparent in this picture and I had attempted to make up the difference with flat/lock washers. New crank position sensor in place: Starter bolts swapped and torqued to 35 lb ft Hooked the jumper cables up to our '05 GT and that's...
  24. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    Well.. That's something to consider.
  25. blue96

    Broken starter boss and an idea... Will it work though?

    I saw that on another forum, a mercruiser forum of all places... Indeed its a L31 and has the mini starter. My ignorance to the specific bolt length has my head hurting :nono: I have ordered the correct 4.33" bolts :D

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