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  1. WelfareWagon

    17-18 inch wheels for G Bodies

    Hello all, Sorry if there is already a thread on here for this topic. I tried searching multiple times and never came up with anything I was looking for. I am looking to put 17-18 inch wheels all the way around on my wagon. It's an 1981 Olds Cutlass Cruiser. I do have a 9 inch ford rear...
  2. WelfareWagon

    It’s been a while...

    How’s it going everyone? It’s been a while since I’ve been on here. Here’s an update on The Welfare Wagon. I actually created a YouTube channel about it called “Welfare Wagon”. Basically I’ve just been driving it. Recent modifications would be that I finally ended up figuring out the issue with...
  3. WelfareWagon

    Cruise Control LS Swap DBC

    How many of you all have set up cruise control in your LS swapped cars? Mine is a factory cruise control car and I'm looking for the cheapest way to do it. I swapped in a 5.3 and 4L80E transmission and the 5.3 is a drive by cable engine. Thanks in advance!
  4. WelfareWagon

    It’s Been A While...

    Hey all how is it going? I haven’t posted or even checked on here for a while. Been so busy with holidays and trying to get my turd going. Thought of you all today and figured I’d make a post! She goes now, but a few things still not right. Transmission is a 4L80e and doesn’t shift from 1st to...
  5. WelfareWagon

    Oops...

    Oops. Got the 5.3 to set in there last night. Happy to see it in there! One of the motor mount bolts kind of sucked but hey, it’s in there! Got a couple videos of it on youtube if you want to go watch them, and subscribe if you feel like it. I will be posting more and hopefully the editing will...
  6. WelfareWagon

    Rear end width

    Hello all! I'm getting a 9 inch cut down by a local guy here who's got a little bit of a good reputation and I'm wondering how wide you all's 10 bolts measure. I measured from axle to axle and got 57 11/16 and from backing plate to backing plate I got 52 inches. Thank you!
  7. WelfareWagon

    9 inch brakes...

    Got me a 9 inch housing out of an old t bird the other day and having it cut down and brackets welded on for a direct replacement of the ole 7.5 in the wagon. Anyone got any idea of what to do for brakes? Any advice is appreciated.
  8. WelfareWagon

    Prep for Jay Cruise Night

    Got the wheels half way polished in preparation for Jay, Oklahoma cruise night this Saturday. Welfare Wagon doesn't look half bad.
  9. WelfareWagon

    LS9 camshaft

    Anyone in here ever put an LS9 camshaft in a 5.3? Wanting to know if I need different pushrods. I know I'll need different springs and I've got new lifters. Also will I need to relocate my cam sensor?
  10. WelfareWagon

    5.3 Air Conditioning in G-Body

    Anyone used the stock 5.3 compressor on their 5.3 and adapted it to use all their factory G-Body stuff?
  11. WelfareWagon

    Best method for cleaning heads?

    Want to see if any of you all have a great method for cleaning some cylinder heads good enough to get them into a parts washer. Thanks for the input!
  12. WelfareWagon

    Rear frame rails...

    Hello all, got a situation here with my cutlass cruiser and I'd like some advice from you all. My rear frame rails are all but non-existent. From where the rear bumper mounts to about twelve inches to the front from there my frame rails are shot. The left side actually isn't even connected. The...
  13. WelfareWagon

    5.3 LM7 with TH350

    Anyone got a clue on how to rig up the kick down cable to work with the truck throttle body on a gen3 5.3? Been researching and it looks like a lot of people say the cable isn't necessary but I would like to utilize it. Any input is appreciated!
  14. WelfareWagon

    Making our way on the power tour!

    Making our way on the power tour, thanks for letting me join! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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