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  • #1

    Going fishing!

    Since leaving Meguiar's on June 19th I've been busy installing a 454 Big Block Chevy into my 1975 GMC Jimmy. The Jimmy as well as the Blazer were never available with a big block so everything fit kind of tight. But with a little perspiration and persistence everything came together quite nicely.



    You can read about the process and problems here,

    1975 Jimmy 454 Magnum Project



    Time to go fishing!



    Mike Phillips
    760-515-0444
    showcargarage@gmail.com
    "Find something you like and use it often"
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    Re: Going fishing!

    Whoo hoo! Have a good weekend Mike, good to see ya still postin' The 454 is looking good!
    "Every moment frontin and maxin
    Chillin in the car they spent all day waxin    "

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    • #3
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      Awesome Mike, sounds like you are getting in some good fun before having to move! Not to mention doing what you probably love, working on anything car related!

      Why did you take the boggers off the front and leave them on the back?

      I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.
      I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
      Remove swirls my friends.

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      • #4
        Re: Going fishing!

        Have a great time Mike!

        That 454 looks like it's home!

        edit: Looked your story over Mike, that was a great write up! That engine bay looks brand new with the paint work you did!

        My stepson's 67 Dodge D100 has been fun for me and the lad he has learned a lot and that old Detroit Iron is fun to work on!
        Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

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        • #5
          Re: Going fishing!

          Looks good

          Be safe !
          Mike Pennington
          Director of Global Training, Events and Consumer Relations
          Meguiar's, Inc.
          800-854-8073
          mpennington@meguiars.com

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          • #6
            Re: Going fishing!

            Sweet!

            I skimmed the other thread. Great idea with the zip lock bags in parts. I'm horrible at remembering what goes with what.

            Have a blast Mike!!!
            Scott

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            • #7
              Re: Going fishing!

              Awesome!!
              Looks great, very well organized job

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              • #8
                Re: Going fishing!

                It's hard to imagine anything being a tight fit in those old engine bays! Everything looks great, I hope you have fun with it.

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                • #9
                  Re: Going fishing!

                  Looks killer Mike...glad to see it finally all together. I see what you were talking about with the frame, dang that was a tight fit!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Going fishing!

                    Oh man that 454 looks good! Can I have a ride? have lots of fun fishin and hope you get some good bites!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Going fishing!

                      The new engine looks great. Enjoy it. Have a great time fishing.
                      quality creates its own demand

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                      • #12
                        Re: Going fishing!

                        Looks great. How much did that set you back?

                        I could put a big block in my Cutlass, but I like the all original vibe. If my engine ever has irreparable problems, maybe I'll bump it up to a 442 or 455.
                        James - 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
                        Calais Auto Detailing
                        CalaisDetails@aim.com
                        www.calaisdetailing.com (under construction)

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                        • #13
                          Re: Going fishing!

                          Very interesting thread. Very lucky son. Thanks
                          Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.
                          by John Wooden

                          '88 Honda

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                          • #14
                            Re: Going fishing!

                            Neato! Have fun fishin'!
                            Shane
                            1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

                            If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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                            • #15
                              Re: Going fishing!

                              Awesome work Mike.
                              Nick
                              Tucker's Detailing Services
                              815-954-0773
                              2012 Ford Transit Connect

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