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0xDEADBEEF

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The key word is ”WE”, I have no help, just me , the hoist, and lift.
I am too an*l or just an ass, if something is bad I can only blame myself.

I'm not criticizing. I did my CJ7 LS swap that way using my engine hoist to lift the body off, so I understand how much easier it makes some tasks.

My problem would be that I'd end up stripping the frame down and sending it off to get powder coated and the project would just snowball.
 

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I'm not criticizing. I did my CJ7 LS swap that way using my engine hoist to lift the body off, so I understand how much easier it makes some tasks.
I did not take it as criticism, I was just saying I would rather do things myself. I won’t respond to criticism.
It is hard to stop the snowball, what helps with that are the lack of funds.

Needing to order parts holds thing up when hitting snags. I live in a one horse town, no place to pick up parts the same day.
 
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Update, body is back on. Hopefully starting it tomorrow, weather permitting.
Took a long time to get the harness back from Performance Wiring.
I put the fan relays in the tool box.
I still need to do the gas pedal. I will start it with the pedal not mounted.
I used a 1995 turbo diesel 6.5 air box.
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I like what you did with the exhaust, minimal custom work needed!

Looks like you've managed to pull off a clean looking install with the ECM back in the factory place and the "stock" airbox.

Got any more details on your serpentine setup? Looks like you found a way to have A/C without having to notch the frame like a lot of people do.
 

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I like what you did with the exhaust, minimal custom work needed!

Looks like you've managed to pull off a clean looking install with the ECM back in the factory place and the "stock" airbox.

Got any more details on your serpentine setup? Looks like you found a way to have A/C without having to notch the frame like a lot of people do.
The AC is in the oem location, bought the mounts from, LSSimple, price has gone up $100.
I would have like to get an L47 air box from a 97 diesel 6.5 with the round filter, but could not find one.
 

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I have the same airbox as you, like two days after I got it I learned about the L47 one and have been looking for one ever since.

I couldn't find that style of mount on LSSimple, but did find them from LSBrackets. I'll have to keep them in mind if I ever add A/C
 
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