So most of you have seen my truck go through its growth over the couple years, lowered 4wd 6.0, then I decided to swap to shock waves and get rid of the 4wd. Well 50miles later my transmission blew for the 4th time and I made a whole thread about that asshole.

April 2007
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/April%202007/April22_2007037.jpg
Well I made the decision to put it in the garage and build it to exactly what I wanted... which is where I stand now. I bought a 1999 RCSB for a daily drive, I own the black one so Im not building any credit there so this way I build a little credit and have a reliable truck. So the tear down begins...

A couple months have gone by and I have torn down my truck into every possible piece imaginable... I have decided that if Im going to do it, then Im going to do it right and do it ALL.

This truck I want to build to be simple and aggressive, my goal is to make it look like it was supposed to be like that, ie: instead of cups to space in a coil pocket, run a torsion setup so it looks like the truck was built for air.

Currently my plans are vaguely as followed...

From now till Spring 2010:
Rolling Chassis
- To be designed and fabricated by myself
- Factory suspension moved upwards to accommodate lower ride height
- Motor moved back and up to transfer weight and clear steering
- McGaughys Spindles, RideTech Control arms, and double adjustable shockwaves, Muscle Bar up front
- F9100s, double adjustable billet shocks, Satchell adjustable 4-link out back
- GM 14bolt 9.5” SF narrowed rearend
- Converted to 5x5 Lug Pattern
- Powder coated Hammered Black Satin finish, all components gloss black
- Custom Fuel Cell Behind rear end
- All fuel, air, and brake lines to be hard stainless, with braided to moving parts
- Intro Wheels GT Sports 20x8.5 Front w/ Toyo Proxy STII 275/40/R20
- Intro Wheels GT Sports 20x15 Rear w/ MT Sportsman SR 29x18x20
- Wilwood 16” Front Rotors 6 piston calipers
- Wilwood 14” Rear Rotors 4 piston calipers
- GM HD Hydroboost Brake System
Exterior
- Water based True Black w/ blue toner
- Ceramic Clear Coat (same as new Mercedes)
- Body dropped bed 5.5” to hide all suspension components and appear “stock”
- Stock Wheel tubs widened to accommodate 20x15s, again to appear “stock”
- Rear tailgate will close and open to appear "stock"
- Shaved tailgate, license plate, candied and smoked tail lights
- Exhaust tips through the roll pan to mimic the front bumper
- Escalade Handles
- Cal-Vu Mirrors
- Front bumper is a modified SS bumper
- Hood will be raised across the whole back
- Xenarc Headlights with 4300k HIDs
- Clear Marker Lenses
Interior
- All plastic panels will be dyed black, factory satin finish.
- Escalade top dash pad, wood grain on passenger side to be painted black, and “Cadillac” replaced by “SCHEVY”
- Escalade Dash Bezel
- 03 Console w/ T56 shifter while retaining cup holders.
- Black headliner, and visors to match
- Black Carpeting
- Modified Stock Bucket seats, reworked into more of a “race bucket”
- Denali Gauges, all interior dash lights to be orange (only color on whole truck, while the rest is black and billet)
- Sounds system is TBA, but amp will be hidden along with two 10”shallow mount subwoofers behind each seat.
Drivetrain
- 402 CI LQ4 Specs TBA Est. HP 750rwhp
- Custom Turbo Kit by TurboDan Single S85mm all stainless tubular headers, complete one off kit.
- T56 6 Speed Transmission
- 4.88 gears w/ Detroit Locker in the 14-bolt
- Exact Specs TBA on complete drivetrain

Now for pictures...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1745.jpg
2WD Frame $400 buck from a Salvage yard in NY, made for a nice roadtrip, little rust compared to my 4wd, but nothing a sandblast wont take care of.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1819.jpg
my 4wd frame currently
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1746.jpg
Started to cut off what I dont need on the new frame
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1750.jpg
Got it at a better working height, figured Id start cleaning it see how much I can get done before its blasted
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1752.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1761.jpg
Even the girlfriend helped me out :)
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1762.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1765.jpg
Brushed on some aircraft stripper to help loosen it up, god damn does that stuff burn :lol:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1768.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1817.jpg
Its coming clean but still alot of work to go, hopefully I get a good price and have it blasted so its mint before paint and PC
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1812.jpg
No more coil pockets, who needs those anyway.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1754.jpg
The daily driver, the transmission hated pulling that trailer with a frame on it
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1755.jpg
What do we have here?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1756.jpg
Ahh... must be the 9.5" 14bolt :evil:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1845.jpg
Street friendly? :D

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1826.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1826.jpg
Inside of my cab, ready for wires to be worked, ALL of them :flame:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1833.jpg
Cab with 15% on shield haha, not staying tho.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1835.jpg
Some parts
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1837.jpg
All the nuts and bolts, most likely being replaced with new.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1838.jpg
6.0 with the harness that needs to be stripped down and reworked also
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1844.jpg
No airbags? 5pt harness then...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1846.jpg
Cando smoothie pan
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1847.jpg
SD 4link, 33" long

What are you going to use to coat/seal the frame? POR 15?? IMO I would use eastwoods products and undercoating setup. That is what I am using on my stang and on a previous build and after 4 years the rust never came back.

Eastwood Chassis Black, the rest is being powder coated

i thought maybe you were gonna do something like blacksheep but your just makin another street truck right?

Eastwood Chassis Black, the rest is being powder coated

Did you look into Eastwoods Rust Encaspulator? I have used it and I liked it. Then Chassis black on top of that.

i thought maybe you were gonna do something like blacksheep but your just makin another street truck right?
Well for now it will be very streetable, but after this stage a bigger motor will go in and it will be well over 700hp... so a mix I guess you could say.

Did you look into Eastwoods Rust Encaspulator? I have used it and I liked it. Then Chassis black on top of that.

Yes I was planning on using it.

Sweet!! Your looking to do a lot of work but it should be an awesome build in the end. Subscribing to the re-build! Best of luck man!

Pics arent workin for me.....

Nice start.

Sweet!! Your looking to do a lot of work but it should be an awesome build in the end. Subscribing to the re-build! Best of luck man!
you are correct man, but it will be well worth it in the turnout

Pics arent workin for me.....
Not sure why, photobucket blocked where you're located?
Nice start.
thanks man, Ive been slowly gathering parts and dismantling didnt want to start a thread till I had some good progress.

bout time you started a thread :jest:

lookin good so far dude

damm man, youre serious with all those questions you were asking me.... good luck

:lurk:

Holy frame up build batman!
Your last truck looked badass, cant wait to see how this one turns out.

Damn, now thats dedication.

That's gonna be killer when you get done. Keep us posted...

Holy frame up build batman!
Your last truck looked badass, cant wait to see how this one turns out.
Only way to do it right and complete imo. I want it to be perfect no cut corners anywhere... so Im shooting for end of summer to have it close, and then Ill build a new motor and just rock the 6.0 for the time being.

Damn, now thats dedication.
Oh yes haha.... lots of time.


UPDATE

Frame is off to be blasted, got a good price of $75, worked out well. Itll be back friday and new a arms will be ordered asap.

I will be watching this one! Looking really good!

Got the pics to work in IE.....

Def keep updated with plenty of pics...

Well back to work this weekend, since its really my only free time.

Got the frame back from the sandblaster. Upside down to do some work, makes it easier this way.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1894.jpg

Here is the primer for the eastwood chassis black, im painting the frame with.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1892.jpg

Hangs WAY too low to lay out...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1895.jpg

Mount is cut
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1896.jpg

Notice the stitch welds... cut each off
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1898.jpg

Separated
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1901.jpg

Cut it down so it was 2 1/8" wide on the ends... works out perfect.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1903.jpg

Welded back up
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1905.jpg

and primed ready to be smoothed and painted
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1910.jpg

Next was to level off the frame... after it was flipped back over of course.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1911.jpg

2.5" from the floor, 30" tire, 3.5" axle (14bolt) room for 1" bump stop sounds good to me
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1914.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1918.jpg

Why would they make the frame NOT straight?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1920.jpg

much better
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1926.jpg

Overlap?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1923.jpg

No!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1924.jpg

Both sides welded on top cut to be flush on both sides unlike how alot will overhand the edges, I hate that.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1929.jpg

Im not a welder by trade... actually a carpenter
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1932.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1933.jpg

Grinding it down smooth
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1935.jpg

I welded it, grinded it, welded it again grinded it, then stressed the joints and made sure no imperfections and fixed any I found.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1940.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1947.jpg

Next side
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1943.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1943.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1945.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1946.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1952.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1957.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1958.jpg

Nice penetration eh?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1959.jpg

Finished up for the day
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1960.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1964.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1963.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1962.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/CIMG1961.jpg

I haven't installed the bottom one I need to weld a nut on it to be able to screw in a bump stop but I wanted to make sure its the right size so I can vary different bump stops.

I should have my arms soon. I also had to send SD my brackets back since the 14bolt (after thought) is bigger than the 10bolt axle tubes. Once I get those back Ill start hanging my rear end, then narrowing. Along with dropping done my body mounts.

some work you got going on there

some work you got going on there

:nod:

Looking good, nice welds. Just a suggestions on steel that thick (looks like 1/8) to angle the edges that touch each other to allow for better pentration...Making a \/ instead of a ||... Other wise when you grind it smooth your basically grinding off all the connecting material.

Nice looking beads...not bad for a carpenter!!
Ditto on what Black GMC said.

Looking good, nice welds. Just a suggestions on steel that thick (looks like 1/8) to angle the edges that touch each other to allow for better pentration...Making a \/ instead of a ||... Other wise when you grind it smooth your basically grinding off all the connecting material.

Nice looking beads...not bad for a carpenter!!
Ditto on what Black GMC said.

thats man, that is what I did tho a \/ pattern, maybe not enough. Thats for the input guys. Appreciate the help always love learning new things. I was having trouble welding from bottom to top, could keep a steady bead and a buddy stopped by when i was about done and showed be the best way. So thats cool. But the ones I did seemed to penetrate quite well imo.

Nice work! You're a braver man than I am. I would shit myself stripping my truck all the way to the frame. I don't think I'd ever get it all back together the right way, lol.

I got my arms....
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture002.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture002.jpg
Going to have to trim that bumpstop off
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture004.jpg
Leveled the bodymounts ready to cut
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture006.jpg
Marked 2"
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture007.jpg
Dropped and tacked
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture008.jpg
Leveled them
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture012.jpg
Welded up
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture013.jpg
Figured Id weld inside for a little extra strength, not that it needs it.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture015.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture016.jpg
Scored a piece of 1/8" plate for boxing frame for free
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture060.jpg
Before
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture062.jpg
After
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture061.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Picture064.jpg

didnt get that much done this weekend, next weekend Ill get alot done tho. I need to figure out how I want to setup my torsion style up front.

whats your point for dropping the bodymounts? are you dropping the body over the frame? wouldnt that be more for show then anything for performance?

well yes its for the look, im going old school and channeling it. Not completly laying to the rockers but just a little lower than normal, and different. Its not just being built for all go and no show, got to have a mix of both

basically I hate how the frame hangs below the body, so this way the frame only hangs below 3/4" instead of 2 3/4" i know you're not big into this aspect of customizing, (real low to the ground, bags ect) but I building my truck for more than just performance. Otherwise I would have done coilovers and been a strict track truck

nice start alot of work

yea it is alot of work, but I know in the end the final product will be off the hook, so Im keeping a positive outlook on everything. I hope this weekend I can get the rest of the fab work done or close to it. basically everything but the pan hard, Ill order that next week so I can make sure I can order it to perfect length.

Going to be ordering my torsion brackets for the bags up front this week, along with a new paint gun and the final paint for the frame. After that I need to send my 14bolt out to be narrowed. Then bodywork will start and wheels will come hopefully soon.

are you going to box the rear?

yea that pic is only the start of me boxing, but yes everything will be boxed. Nice, clean and strong, plus I need to fab up a frame for my fuel cell also.

what are you going to do for the trans and motor? our tunnels arent big enough to accept 2" without interferences. so yourll be raising the entire floor of the truck? how about the fire wall, a radix or truck intake wont clear in there being dropped 2"

the firewall is fine, i could fit the intake with 3" theres alot more room than you think. no Im not raising the whole floor, thatd defeat the purpose of dropping the mounts, instead Ill just raise the tunnel a little bit. But I wont do that till I have the 80e to fit accordingly. If I had the stock tank evap abs ect Id have to clear for that but I dont. Youll see it as I progress

Good job man, subscribing to see the rest!

the firewall is fine, i could fit the intake with 3" theres alot more room than you think. no Im not raising the whole floor, thatd defeat the purpose of dropping the mounts, instead Ill just raise the tunnel a little bit. But I wont do that till I have the 80e to fit accordingly. If I had the stock tank evap abs ect Id have to clear for that but I dont. Youll see it as I progress
looking at my truck and thought of your project. so youll be modifying the tunnel and floor to account for the frame?

wow, looks like a big project. brings back bad memories for me. its looking good though, you obviously know what you're doing. good luck!

its called channeling, old school did it. above the frame will be small sheetmetal channels usually 1" when u lay rocker so I may only need a VERY small channel above the frame only in front of the seats, you want ever notice it. and the trans tunnel is a deff. not that much, if you go to gmfs and to street section and click how to channel it explains it

WOW!!! Killer project man. I guess I need to step it up for next year.

ill let pics just show me. seems cool but so many things seem to be in the way. but im looking foward to ya truck

This is going to be bad ass.

Any thoughts about switching to 5-lug? Better wheel selection, and nobody has done a write up yet. hint hint.

yes I have thought about doing a 5lug setup. My wheels will be custom made anyway. My rearend needs to be shortened and axles anyway, up front Id probably just weld up the holes on the hubs and have the redrilled.

quik, its not to bad since Im eliminating alot of stuff, including the stock tank. Otherwise you need to raise the area above that, the tranny and trim stuff to other little stuff along with the channels. Also due to the fact Im on air, I will need to tub my firewall, moving fusebox ect... but since Im not going to have that stuff under the hood it helps out.

seriously, seems alot of things would be in the way. You seem to have a damn good handle on a plan of attack. Did you do alot of research before undertaking this amazing ordeal? measuring twice? Kick ass though, even if you run into problems you certainly are showing the skills to get done what you need to...get er done! I think this is amazing and pics just don't do it justice. It takes alot more skills than swingin a hammer to do what your doing. COngrats and good luck.

Funny thing is, I do swing a hammer, carpenter by trade. Ive been doing research on everything I have planned since I got into this scene. Here is a link... its not that bad really to channel... Also measure twice, or three times

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85442

Im planning this very thoroughly, and taking my time, and making sure everything is done right

Update more tomorrow I hope.

Finished dropping the bodymounts.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2325.jpg
Including the front ones
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2322.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2323.jpg
Started the boxing of the frame
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2337.jpg
Got both sides down, just need to do the rear section
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2329.jpg
Cleared the bumpstop bracket for the bags, probably going to plate and smooth that opening... so stupid looking as is.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2334.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2338.jpg
I saw how Kdubas did hes front section, but I hated the "non-factory" look...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2343.jpg
So I marked and cut it
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2348.jpg
Made a template...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2349.jpg
Cut some steel and tacked it in
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2354.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2359.jpg
Welded all up
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2360.jpg
Nice and SMOOOOVE now
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2361.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2363.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2364.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2366.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2368.jpg
On the bottom due to the sway bar mount, Im going to just box it and make it nice and smooth and round edges.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2370.jpg

I want to finish up the front tomorrow and maybe play with the 4link.

Lookin good man, I like the fill in a smooth job on the front..

Looks super smooth but is that gonna be strong enough? Seems like you lost half the surface area when you dropped that section.

yea Im not done with it. its really only for the radiator support anyway. But it still strong, people have been doin this (channeling) for years. If I were to even hit anything ( i hope not) that little section of frame is the last thing Im going to worry about.

Finished up the front end, when i flip the frame to weld everything underneath Ill do the final touches on the bottom part.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2373.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2375.jpg
Cut the notch out
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2377.jpg
Welded inside to make sure this thing is strong.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2379.jpg
Girlfriend helping me out drilling some holes for the bump stops
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2381.jpg
Tacked a nylock nut, yes the nylon melted a little but before it hardened I threaded the bumpstop in, and it cooled perfectly and works just like new.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2385.jpg
Installed
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2387.jpg
With bump stop
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2394.jpg
Time to get the frame back down on the ground
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2396.jpg
Set at ride height 4" off the ground, and completely level all the way around
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2398.jpg
Rear end, man did grinding all this shit off suck :pow:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2399.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2400.jpg
Underneath truck set with a 2.5* pinion angle
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2403.jpg
Spent FAR too much time placing this thing perfectly, level, centered, pinion ect ect ect.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2406.jpg
33" 4link bars run into the bed support.... what should I do?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2413.jpg
BAM! Ill work something out after the 4link is situated, thats more important.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2414.jpg
4link up set lower bar at 0* upper bar is 3* tacked
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2417.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2423.jpg
Nice and straight, and more importantly square.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2425.jpg
Front cross member tacked in place along with bag plates, unfortunately laid out compresses the bag 2" more than its made to be compressed, and I refuse to lift the upper bar, due to looks. So I need to figure out how to lower the lower mount down 2"
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2427.jpg

Front shot
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2431.jpg
Guess that crossmember can't stay. For some reason I doubt remember other needing to get rid of it?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2432.jpg
Final shot of rearend
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2433.jpg

Thats all for this weekend. Need to send out my rearend to be narrowed. Got to figure out the lower bag placement, and order my torsion brackets, panhard, and hopefully my $650 shocks soon :pow:

Nice work, looks like a killer buildup. Keep the updates and Pics coming

will do will do

Looks SWEET :thumb: Can you just flip those lower bag mount over? Might need to make some spacers to get you exactly where you need to be or drop your upper bag mounts. :)

I dont want to drop the crossmembner it looks too sweet flush mounted, I could flip and add spacers, but I think Im going to go with a new bracket thats built perfectly to fit it. I dont want spacers, I want this truck to be built like it was supposed to be that way, if that makes any sense, haha. Thanks for the idea tho :thumbsup:

Wow, alot of time and work into this project

ya it is alot of time, what forum should I post this in, seems like Im not getting alot of feedback since it is in Multimedia.

I'm diggin it man. Nice work but I think I would have gone with a tube chassis and saved alot of weight / time in the process. Keep us posted.:chug:

ya it is alot of time, what forum should I post this in, seems like Im not getting alot of feedback since it is in Multimedia.

Members Projects?

Its looking really good. With this much detail going into the frame I cant wait to see the finished product.

I'm diggin it man. Nice work but I think I would have gone with a tube chassis and saved alot of weight / time in the process. Keep us posted.:chug:

this is my first frame so next time I plan on buildin a complete.

Looking nice man. Keep us updated. I've been following this and can't wait to see you finish it.

all I can say is damn.

what is your projected finish date?

august i hope

damn!! i wish i had the tools and space to do a project like that. oh yeah and the money too. looks awsome keep up the good work.

thanks guys, some more chassis parts coming next week should have some pics this weeekend

I moved this to the drivetrain section. Lots of reasons it could be in here.
Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

As far as people not posting, over 1200 have viewed. A build thread usually doesn't get tons of posts in it as most people lurk to follow the build. Grippy's doesn't count for comparison unless you polish and plate that whole frame and take a pic of each weld bead and step (ofcourse quadroupling your build time taking pics and uploading) :jest:

Highly highly impressive man, you are obviously a very multi-talented carpenter.

thanls man, appreciate the kind words... this is just the first part (chassis) then its body and then performance but this is probably a good forum.

Wow man, this is one hell of a project you've got going on here!! Glad this thread was moved or I may never have known about it. You do awesome work bro, I'm looking forward to watching this project come along :)

Hard fuggin core man! You have figs of iron!:D

nice project. any updates...

You have done some really good work there. You should be proud of yourself.

How wide of a rear tire will you be able to run with the four-link bars running on the outside of the frame?

Great job man.. Keep the pictures coming in. I wish I had the skills and patience to take on such a detailed build.

Thanks for all the support, I was going to run 12s out back but too much money 1500 more for rims. So Im going to run 20x10s with a 5" lip

damn i would love to do that.. cool pics man.nice truck . you got any more pics of it?

Damn bro... just went from start of thread up to today. Great work and attention to detail... a big deal for me. Good job! Looking forward to the completed project!

Bill :cheers:

Any updates on the build?

yes
Got my new brackets from SD.com, awesome services :thumbsup:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2448.jpg
Ahh much better
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2450.jpg
Front Torsion Plates
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2451.jpg
Although awesome service they did send a 2" too long panhard no biggie
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2452.jpg
I just cut the tabs down, and thread it all the way in. Worst come to worst I order a shorter one.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2455.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2457.jpg
Both mounts tac'd on
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2456.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2458.jpg
:wtf: I need 19.25" for the shock at ride height and 22.25" full extended since 4.5" up is ride up, that leaves 3" to max out the bag, how the hell can I fit it? Im thinking the shock will be a little high and Ill body drop the bed accordingly.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2460.jpg
Clearance for shock on drivers side
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2467.jpg
Clearance on passenger, tight fit.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2469.jpg
Cut some plates to fill the hole from the stock round crossmembers
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2473.jpg
Modified the bed mount
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2474.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2475.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2478.jpg
FLIP :ninja:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2479.jpg
Welded up the boxing, notch and any other upside down notches needed.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2483.jpg

rear shocks . . . have you thought about mounting them at an angle like the older Dodges are? . . . longer travel

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2488.jpg
Kind of pissed about this, but the rearend's welds didnt come out as good as I hoped. I think my heat was a little low.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2484.jpg
Cluster fuck here, since the mounts were soooo close
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2485.jpg
Cut a plate for the underside of the front body drop
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2493.jpg
Needed to make some plates for the transmission crossmember, used a grinder on each bend since its 1/8" and I dont have a break to bend it. Made a slit
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2495.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2497.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2498.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2499.jpg
Does it fit?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2500.jpg
Sure does, perfect!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2501.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2506.jpg
Then spent a while welding grinding, welding again grinding again to get the boxing finished up. Its getting there.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2513.jpg

rear shocks . . . have you thought about mounting them at an angle like the older Dodges are? . . . longer travel

i cant due to the way the mounts for the panhard are

looks real good, congrats on post 666 :devil: I cannot wait to see the finished coated frame

WOW. i started reading about a slammed 4x4, 35 minutes later, and i've learned what dedication is. good work buddy keep it up!

Lots of time in there, I built a kit car and there are definitely lots of little things that always come up, it'll be sick when its done though.

Thats some great work you got going there. i think i saw your truck a while back at the barnstable county fair grounds and it looked sick then.:D

Looking good kid. Heard jeremy and some of my friends went down to see the progress, don't know where I was cause I def would have come down. Your lucky you got a garage, as we speak now my trucks got no front end and Im working out side and I need to get it done asap cause s10's don't like snow lol


Alex

just wanted to drop in and say "keep up the good work"! everything looks fantastic, I'll be checking in to see your progress:)

WOW. i started reading about a slammed 4x4, 35 minutes later, and i've learned what dedication is. good work buddy keep it up!
thanks man, yea its quite the project
Lots of time in there, I built a kit car and there are definitely lots of little things that always come up, it'll be sick when its done though.
ofcourse, but Ill keep on truckin' cant wait to drive this thing, you guys will shit when you see the bodywork going into the front end alone.
Thats some great work you got going there. i think i saw your truck a while back at the barnstable county fair grounds and it looked sick then.:D
yep I was there, not as long back then haha
Looking good kid. Heard jeremy and some of my friends went down to see the progress, don't know where I was cause I def would have come down. Your lucky you got a garage, as we speak now my trucks got no front end and Im working out side and I need to get it done asap cause s10's don't like snow lol

Alex
Yea they did, and I heard all about the driveway haha, Jeremy think both of us are soft! haha

just wanted to drop in and say "keep up the good work"! everything looks fantastic, I'll be checking in to see your progress:)
thanks man, I love your thread too, I just actually posted a question, check it out Im curious thanks man for the kind words!

worked on it some tonight, didn't take many pictures I was all alone in the shop all night so I just stayed working got a good amount done, pictures dont really show it though. More tomorrow.


cut some pipe for the bed mount holes before boxing it in
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2526.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2527.jpg
Welded in the circle filler plates from the back before the boxing goes on.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2532.jpg
Nice heavy duty 3/16" cross member to keep this frame nice and stiff
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2534.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2535.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2536.jpg
Boxed up with 1/8" plate like the rest of the frame. On this part of the frame I had to bend a L-piece since the top part of the frame is not as wide as the bottom, if I thought ahead when i did my notch I could've cut and made it uniform, o well.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2538.jpg
What I plan to do here is trim the frame back except the bed mount and a small angle to give the bed mount a little support even though the bed isn't going to strain it anyway.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2539.jpg
Final cross member gone!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2540.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2541.jpg
Did a little grinding before I called it a night, but my back was killing me so I lifted that son-of-a-bitch on a sawhorse
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2543.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2545.jpg
Still need to throw some filler welds in for it to be perfect-o!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2546.jpg

$15plus shipping, 3.5" behind the axle brackets :read:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2547.jpg


Tomorrow I hope to complete the underside, flip it back over and start setting up where the fuel cell will mount and how Im going to run 3" exhaust over the axle and to the back. :secret:

Awesome!!!

wow looks great, i've been keeping tabs on the progress since the start and i must say i'm impressed!

thanks guys!

so this is going to take a while to type...
truck may be on a little hold im a righty and i broke both ring/middle finger 6 stitches, no more finger nails, cut the bone all on a table saw. doing a side job, on the last board it grabbed and took my fingers with it, i wasnt rushing and i was paying attention...just an accident. ive been usin tools since i was 11, hopefully this is the first and last accident this is goin to suck, they said a couple months <<<<lefty

forgot to upload these, from night before hand injury
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2548.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2549.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2553.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2554.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2558.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2561.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2560.jpg

Damn that sucks, sorry to hear about your fingers..... Great work BTW!!!!




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2534.jpg

BTW IMO you really don't need to use 3/16 for that rear crossmember, 1/8 box would do just fine, not to mention you need a really heavy duty welder (stick, A mig maybe if prepped properly) to even get good pentration on 3/16..... I used all 1/8 on the chasis of my mustang.... Everyone on pro-touring.net said 1/8 was plenty...

oh man that sux. definately take a break from the shop and good luck for a speedy recovery

sucks to hear about your fingers hope to get better soon. Until then you can think about how to solve any problems you may encounter in the future of you build.

Dam, you were moving right along with it too. One hell of a project, can't wait to see the results. :(
Hope your hand isn't messed up too bad, that sh!t sucks. Here's to a speedy recovery! :cheers:

Damn that sucks, sorry to hear about your fingers..... Great work BTW!!!!




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2534.jpg

BTW IMO you really don't need to use 3/16 for that rear crossmember, 1/8 box would do just fine, not to mention you need a really heavy duty welder (stick, A mig maybe if prepped properly) to even get good pentration on 3/16..... I used all 1/8 on the chasis of my mustang.... Everyone on pro-touring.net said 1/8 was plenty...

yes i know but its all I had otherwise i would have used 1/8" its fine for now though

Sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you recover soon! Good luck with the "stranger" during personal hour. :jest:

Sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you recover soon! Good luck with the "stranger" during personal hour. :jest:

haha, i told myself im lucky for two reasons...1 i didnt lose them 2 i have a gf :pimp:

Hard fuggin core man! You have figs of iron!:D

What he said :pimp:
Lookin' sweet!

This is one hell of a build man im impressed!

damn man, im sorry to hear about your accident... i just read the entire thread in the past hour, and im really excited about how your project will turn out. by the looks of it, you've got some serious talent, and i hope you get well soon so that you can continue to put it to use.... awesome work!!!:hail:

hopefully my fingers to stop me, i should be able to do some stuff

So whats the word about your fingers? Are they going to be OK, will you need any more surgeries?

as of now, i just need to let them heal...:(

Take care of your self and take it easy. My father worked in his family's cabinet shop for a long time, and I think he has tried to cut off his thumbs like 3 times on a table saw. Needless to say he has zero feeling in both of them..... His brother cut off 3 of his fingers here recently and he has them sitting in a jar on his desk (nasty freak).... Both of them worked in that cabinet shop since they were like 10.... Mistakes happen....

Sry to hear about the hand, my father is a carpenter by trade and luckily he hasnt done anything to bad. Im think n you live semi close to me(cape area) if you need a hand let me know in advance, my welding looks like garbage but i can put sh** together:jest:.

I've had my fair share if not more of ER visits and stitches . . . let them heal !

ya this year ive visited the hospital more times than my whole life, two accidents, other was nothing I could control.

yep I live in Stoughton, not too far at all.

any updates??

Sorry to hear about your hand man, awesome work on that frame....

any updates??

he hasn't done anything because he messed up his hand. sadly, it looks like it's going to be a while before he can get back at it.

Man I can't believe I missed this thread for so long.

I love what you are doing with that frame - nice work man.

Sorry to hear about the greedy saw. Quick healing and all that!!

Man I can't believe I missed this thread for so long.

i know! i just found this thread about a week ago!

looks awesome man...keep up the good work! but just take it easy so your hand heals right!

ill be back to work asap thanks guys

yep I live in Stoughton, not too far at all.

That's funny man cuz I grew up in Sharon (lived there from age 9 to 19)! I've been living in Virginia for about six years now since I'm in the Navy :usa: but my folks live in Norton, Mass and they also have a summer house on the Cape in Chatham.....small world!

Great job on the truck BTW, can't wait to see the finished product! :D Wish I could weld :bang:

Wow I just found this thread. Amazing to say the least!! I wish I had the talent to attempt something like this. Ever thought about doing this professionally?

I know how it is getting hurt. I'm a carpenter aswell and 2 years ago I destroyed both my ankles. Sucks man but all I can say is take your time and let them heal. Its not worth rushing. Its just going to hurt you in the long run.

So sorry to read about your hand injury. Your project looks really nice! I hope that the injury heals real soon!

Great looking job. Sorry to hear bout ya lil problem, hope ya heal quick. Very interesting build going on. Nice Nice

John

Wow I just found this thread. Amazing to say the least!! I wish I had the talent to attempt something like this. Ever thought about doing this professionally?

I know how it is getting hurt. I'm a carpenter aswell and 2 years ago I destroyed both my ankles. Sucks man but all I can say is take your time and let them heal. Its not worth rushing. Its just going to hurt you in the long run.

ya I'd do others truck on the side but as a business? I'm not too sure about that... we will see.

I've always liked your truck, you have good tastes. But now I really like it....it's going ot be an amazing combo of street/strip when you're done. I can't wait to see it finished. Sorry to hear about your hand man, good luck with that. Merry Christmas btw...:cheers:

this looks like its coming out great !!!! sorry to hear about your hand.
keep up the good work and cant wait to see when its finished!!!!!

anymore updates? or is your hand still the problem? im getting antsy for this thing to be done! i cant wait until the end of summer!!!:bang: :bang:

anymore updates? or is your hand still the problem? im getting antsy for this thing to be done! i cant wait until the end of summer!!!:bang: :bang:

No kidding! I just freakin' found this thread today :bang: How's your hand doing man? Hope all is well!

No updates sorry, I'm trying my best to let it heal so I don't have future problems. Although I'm looking for a welding mit to fit over my splint. The frame is so close to being done.

nick, quit being a woman and build the damn truck! :)

Subscribing...

i just cant stand not reading anything or seeing anymore pics of this build! grrrrr

?????????????

Nick hows your hand? Any updates on this?

just got into a smaller splint updates as soon as possible, I dont have full mobility but enough lol. Just picked up my rack and pinion, new steering shaft and the rest of my fab parts for the frame. Just need my wheels now to start cutting the cab.

sweet!

Looks bad ass so far. What wheels are you going with?

Looks bad ass so far. What wheels are you going with?

custom wheels... :secret2:

custom wheels... :secret2:

oo yea!

Damnit, now I really want to know.................

looks like you're gonna do it the way GM should've done it. why am i just now reading this thread. :bang:

Ouch... I cut my index finger open across the nuckle at work almost 3 mo ago ( 9/10/07) and it is still healing... Still Trying to get all the movement back. It toke almost 2 months to be able to bend it 90 degres on with its own power... Talk about bad accedints. :bang: I Even got before surgury and after surgury pictures... I just went back for my check up and I told them there was some discomfort around this little bump near the scare... Guess what, there is still some foreign material in there and if the discomfort does not go away on its own they will have to go in and remove whats left.... :mad:
Take your time and follow your doctors advice. Oh btw my employer did not have workers comp and my personal insurance was screwed up at the time ... I got it fixed but I have not been able to see a physical therapist on my own yet. :bang: :bang:

holy shit..... :eek:
that's gotta hurt.....

holy shit..... :eek:
that's gotta hurt.....
I did it on a Water Jet machine... at the time it felt like a Jacuzi jet afterward was another story. The pain was intensified by all the Garnet that was injected into my finger... I can only imagine What his finger felt like.

I smashed a finger once with of all things a hammer. got caught under the handle when it sliped off the peice I was working on. It created a blood pocket under the nail and the pain was So intense it made me sick :barf: , untill they burned 2 holes to relive the presure. The blood squirted out almost to the ceiling in the doctors office. and almost got him in the face...

About damn time I get back to work!

First off my fingers, I finally got the doc. to give me a smaller set of splints, so I can fit them into a glove, little tight and uncomfortable but hey I need to get this thing done... I put a rubber glove on first to keep them protected by the way.
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So I finally got the rest of the part I need to finish the frame work... started with the front end this weekend
Bolted everything up to set up the torsion brackets
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Cut the plates down to size
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Cut some blocks of wood to the minimum bag height... 2.9" I just made it 3"
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Cut the 1/4" think 1" DOM Tubing
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Tac'd everything in place
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Only place it really scares me... but it never touches the frame unless its all the way laid out and its not really a scrub it just a tap kind of touch, but since that is just extra metal from the bump stop or whatever I can grind out enough clearance.
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More pictures front end is off to continue final welding
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While I had the frame right side up, I needed to frame out my fuel cell. 18x18x15 fuel cell 21 gallons
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Nice! Just need to get the cash so I can have the guy ship me it, I made the opening 1" bigger. Plus I still have enough room to fit my exhaust beside the cell.
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Time to flip it again, SO fun :hahano:
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Needed to box it the bottom of the front dropped frame, I planned on doing the same as the top, but I want to retain the factory sway bar setup... yes I know I still could've managed but this is how I decided to do it
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Welded the plates to the tubing
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Working on getting the frame smooth for the rest of the day
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Filled in all the small holes, no need for them any I do need I kept or I'll drill and tap when the time comes
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Slapped some primer to see how it will lay out on the metal
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Frame shop.... time to go home
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Doing a great job I hope your keeping a log of how many hours your project is going to eat. That ride's going to be awesome. Another thing is you already almost lost your hand and you dont need to lose an eye get some safety glasses didnt see them in the pictures.

I always wear safety glasses, when I grind and a welding mask when I weld, along with gloves, trust me I am ALL set with metal in the eyes.

glad to see you're back in action!! excellent work man!!

I'm glad to be back in action

I may have missed something but how are you going to mount the bed??? Glad to see your back at it... Whats your prognossis for your injury???

I didn't get rid of the bed mounts so the same way it was before...

looking good, its gonna be a sweet ride :D

I didn't get rid of the bed mounts so the same way it was before...

Ok but doesn't the rear portion of the bed sit on the frame... And if you moved all the body mounts down for a Boby drop, how will you align the bed??? Thats what I was trying to figure out...

Oh I understand what you're asking now well the actual bed floor gets raised 2", which in turn lowers the bed sides to match, but since I have that notch I'm actually raising it even more to go right over the notch. So it'll appear to be a stock bed floor just not as deep

Oh I understand what you're asking now well the actual bed floor gets raised 2", which in turn lowers the bed sides to match, but since I have that notch I'm actually raising it even more to go right over the notch. So it'll appear to be a stock bed floor just not as deep

Ah Ha... Ya I wasn't sure what you were going to do there... some guys make custom floors and others just leave it kinda open... Just didn't want to see you go through all the trouble and then crap out on the last part... I hate seeing guys do that out here... they spend a ton of money to get the work done and the bed usually ends up being the crappy part...

No way not on this build

Looks good so far. This is a very interesting build. Where in Mass. are you located?

Stoughton, 20 mins So. of Boston not too far from RI

About 35-40 min. away. Might have to drop by one of these days.

sounds good

if he asks you to close your eyes and hold out your hand... don't do it. :suspiciou

haha, ooohhh Kevin

excellent progress! did I mention I'm jealous? One day I'll be there:)

Thanks man!

Well I worked on it some today and got it flipped again to finish up the top.

New grinder and stuff
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2707.jpg
Some shots of how smooth it makes stuff
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Threw some paint on to give you an idea of how smooth it really is, the edge isn't done in that picture by the way.
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Laying frame BITCH, with no random holes, all were filled except the big ones
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Tomorrow rear end should be off to be narrowed, and top half done being cleaning and metal finished. Cab soon? :hmm:

Damn... Makes me want to go out and work on something!!!

So I took out the measure tape and squares, and spent over an hour trying to figure out how much to narrow this thing and decide on my wheel BS....

Plan was to get 20x10s with 3.75" :drool:
well I can't :bawl:

If I did I wouldn't have enough room to put the nuts on the 4-link due to the back of the ebrake drum. So I tried a little more BS, but still no because of the ebrake cable the way it pulls the lever to engage would hit the 4link bracket. So I opted for 2.25" narrow and I'll do 5" BS. Makes me kind of upset and wishing I did things a little differently but I guess there's always next time... right?

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Packed in the daily
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Now not only am I having it narrowed, but the brake plate will have to be relocated this will allow me to run factory 10bolt disc brakes instead of keeping the 14bolts drum brakes.

Only question I'm left with is who sells axle ends for a 14bolt SF

Wow i didn't even catch that you were going to use a 14 bolt... Why not just build a 9 inch or something like that???

Oh I understand what you're asking now well the actual bed floor gets raised 2", which in turn lowers the bed sides to match, but since I have that notch I'm actually raising it even more to go right over the notch. So it'll appear to be a stock bed floor just not as deep

that's the best way of doing it. This thread is great :chug:

Wow i didn't even catch that you were going to use a 14 bolt... Why not just build a 9 inch or something like that???

GM ftw

GM ftw

FTW???

for the win sorry, but I wanted to keep it GM, basically I'm building this truck to make it look like everything is supposed to be there, nothing will be added that doesnt look like it belongs you know?

I can respect that.

for the win sorry, but I wanted to keep it GM, basically I'm building this truck to make it look like everything is supposed to be there, nothing will be added that doesnt look like it belongs you know?

anyone can respect that :thumb:

:thumb:

Thats the only way to do it in my opinion....

for the win sorry, but I wanted to keep it GM, basically I'm building this truck to make it look like everything is supposed to be there, nothing will be added that doesnt look like it belongs you know?

I think that 9 inch would be a better idea than a 14 bolt. I know keep it GM, but I would rather keep it moving than sitting there with a broken rear end.

to each his own :) I'm sure it will be fine. Time will tell though, when you doing more to your ride?

if you break that 14bolt, somethings def. wrong lol!
looking good! BTW

to each his own :) I'm sure it will be fine. Time will tell though, when you doing more to your ride?

Done with the motor for now. In the process of doing a back half with 4 link, coil overs front and rear, fully built 9inch, tubbed to fit 30x16'' tires :) :) :)

dude you should throw a body lift on there...jk...lol, everything looks great and i wish that i had the time, money, and room to do a project like this, i am very impressed with all of the balls that you have with everything...keep up the good work.

o come on guys 14 bolts break.....trust me Ive done it. I might be the only one on here to blow up a 10.5" 14 bolt FF but if it can be built it can be broken lol

mines a sf and its built, I'll be good

regarding your ebrake clearance issues on the wheel backspacing....why use an ebrake? not really necessary on an automatic transmission truck...just my opinion but just eliminate it to solve your problem.

right, but this will be a t56 manual

o come on guys 14 bolts break.....trust me Ive done it. I might be the only one on here to blow up a 10.5" 14 bolt FF but if it can be built it can be broken lol

With a factory locker, I can believe it...throw an eaton or a truetrac in there...done :judge:

I threw a detroit locker in it. I figuire if I break that Im doing something right. Detroit FTW.....the g80 is a fucking joke

I too have a detroit locker... not even a trutrac but a locker haha

So my frame is basically 99% done, all that's left is DAing the frame smooth and shock mounts... but until I pick up some temporary shocks to match my huge money shocks I'm done with the frame.

Wednesday I bring my frame over to my body guy to put on his machine to make sure nothing tweaked from the welding and grinding.
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But now the bad... my last grind the new grinder backing plate snagged an edge sheared the backing plate whipped the disc and sheared the nut holding it on.... so I had to cut it in order to get the thing off :bawl: back to the store for another
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Got home today to see a box on the front porch... I can never remember what I have ordered so I ripped it open and here is the first part to my swap... factory clutch pedal
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Sunday morning Kflynn (satan kid) (http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=913&page=426)came down to check out the progress
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Once I get the frame back from the shop I'll DA and get ready to prime and prep for paint. Should be dropping the cab in the next week or so, need to get my rear end and axle too.

But if you look at my setup, you see the fuel cell frame and not much room beside it, now where the stock tank was I plan on running a 5 gallon air tank against the frame on both sides, then my drive shaft in the middle of course, then I need to fit 2 3" exhaust pipes, then up between my notch and axle (keeping clear of my bags) back down and beside my cell... why not just dump it? Well stay tuned and see.

amazing man. especially for having a dud hand.

I think the one guy asked why you are going to run an e-brake bc in the plans in the first post it says a 4l80e w/ a ~3600 stall. Why the change in plans?

opps I forgot to update that list... t56 makes it more fun to drive

then I need to fit 2 3" exhaust pipes, then up between my notch and axle (keeping clear of my bags) back down and beside my cell
I thought you were staying NA. Dual 3" seems a little big for that, no?

Well I may have other plans, but w/e they end up being 3" should be fine

wow, that frame looks awesome :thumb:

Great work BTW!!!!!!


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Damn, I had that happen a couple of times. I switched the the Flapper type of grinding disk. I like it so much better. You might want to give it a shot.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/169943_lg.gif

thanks man, it's not even sanded yet!

brought the frame to my body guy to slap on his brand new frame machine to make sure that thing is still in spec after all the heat and cutting that went into that thing.
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I even worked on the daily today, swapping out the fuel pump, the old one was a whiney bastard!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/1999%20Silverado/IMG_2822.jpg
Damn I need to give her a bath!

Once I get the frame back I'll start to DA it and metal finish it, ready for paint along with getting the shock mounts on and rolling.

Great work BTW!!!!!!




Damn, I had that happen a couple of times. I switched the the Flapper type of grinding disk. I like it so much better. You might want to give it a shot.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/169943_lg.gif

I use those also, but this style is much better for an even finish easy to keep it from putting low spots, for big removal I use that though.

I use those also, but this style is much better for an even finish easy to keep it from putting low spots, for big removal I use that though.

Really, I use it for the exact opposite, I mainly use it for finishing thinner sheet metal... I don't like using the solid one piece cause I had one come apart and stick in the wall.... To each his own..


Keep up the great work!!!

Really, I use it for the exact opposite, I mainly use it for finishing thinner sheet metal... I don't like using the solid one piece cause I had one come apart and stick in the wall.... To each his own..


Keep up the great work!!!

actually now that I think of it, I only used the flap on a 4.5" I'm going to try on the 9"/7" yea basically all mine came apart since I was using a 9" disc with 7" backing plate... luckily no injuries... things are finicky since it didn't take much to blow them. I'll try these out on the big one

Haven't had that happen... but I did have a fitting blow off. Thankfully I was wearing a face sheild at the time cause it probally would have put a big gash in face if I wasn't.. It was some one else grinder and the fitting on both the hose and the tool were old and worn out. Needles to say we had all new fittings in are stall after that... if they leak or stick I chuckem in the trash. There less then $5 a peice and that is cheaper then going to the hospital. They usually dont break that often .

well frame was in factory spec! good to know :)

well frame was in factory spec! good to know :)

Score!!! Now getter down and Painted

awesome! I read back through the thread and you said on one of your welds you stressed the joints and inspected and repaired any cracks. A) how did you stress the joints and B) did you red dye teh welds to find the cracks? Did you do any stress relief to the frame after you did all that welding? If not that's pretty awesome that the frame didn't move too much, I guess they have enough of the stifness designed in to keep it from moving.

Just gotta duck in here to say DAYMN!

Bill :cheers:

awesome! I read back through the thread and you said on one of your welds you stressed the joints and inspected and repaired any cracks. A) how did you stress the joints and B) did you red dye teh welds to find the cracks? Did you do any stress relief to the frame after you did all that welding? If not that's pretty awesome that the frame didn't move too much, I guess they have enough of the stifness designed in to keep it from moving.

well like I said I'm not a fabricator by trade so I basically just welded it solid and then when I ground it done I hit the edges with a hammer pretty good showing any fine cracks and re-welded making sure it penetrating real good then did it again... I basically welded ground it down then filled in low spots grind again then at least one sometime two more passes till it was perfectly flat and no cracks or pin holes.
So I guess no to the red dye thing... and I'm not sure what you mean stress relief? Next time I do this I plan to have a frame table... and I want to build more of it instead of changing something that was already designed and built. But this will do for now on my first frame up.
I'm happy it didn't move much too, means less I have to worry about~!

Great work!!! Congrats on the frame being staight, that amount of heat on can warp things pretty good.

As long as you prepped the edges properly you should not have any problems. What I mean about prep is grinding the edges to 45* so the connecting pieces look like a

___/\___

then butt the two pieces together, wipe down with acetone, then fill the valley with weld. That is how I was taught when I worked at a body shop when we did frame repairs....

building stuff like that is fun isn't it!!!

Great work!!! Congrats on the frame being staight, that amount of heat on can warp things pretty good.

As long as you prepped the edges properly you should not have any problems. What I mean about prep is grinding the edges to 45* so the connecting pieces look like a

___/\___

then butt the two pieces together, wipe down with acetone, then fill the valley with weld. That is how I was taught when I worked at a body shop when we did frame repairs....

building stuff like that is fun isn't it!!!
I didn't go that far as to wipe it down... but this was all a learning experience, next time I plan on doing a lot differently
It is fun, but I'm ready to get to the more detailed stuff of the build

Again this is first I have seen of this.. Very Impressive .. Built just how I like it ... A Chevy Truck built For you by You !! Very Impressive Build :headbang:

thanks man, sorry for the lack of updates this weekend had alot of other stuff to do, along with selling some parts I no longer need. Back to school for the week then I'll get new pictures when I work on it next weekend

This looks like a great build! Cant wait for some more updates.

so I sold my bed and some other stuff I didn't need and picked up this gem today... what do you think I paid for it, here is a little run down.

2007 Truck, bed was NEVER used, basically drove from dealership to utility body yard and replaced. Thing looks like the tailgate was never open, no dings dents or scratches what so ever. Here are the pictures to prove it

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Even came with the bed bolts!!!
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Now what do you think $1500... going price for a mint one... yea that's about right, he said $1000 and I said $600, he told me as long as he got to keep the rear bumper and away it came with me. :rocking:

Why did you get rid of your old bed? Was it beat up?

you stole it !

Why did you get rid of your old bed? Was it beat up?
yea, it was fubbared pretty bad on both sides, not so much to the naked eye but enough.
you stole it !
I kinda feel like I did... haha

yea, it was fubbared pretty bad on both sides, not so much to the naked eye but enough.


Kinda a good and bad thing at the same time... It is always nice to start with new sheetmetal anyways and that bed is freakin spotless!!!!

lucky bastard.... Same color as my buddies truck would have been nice to do a bed swap rather then fix his, esspecially for what you paid for that one...Tail lights for sale??? I need new ones...

They may be, I haven't decided yet

They may be, I haven't decided yet
Keep me in mind if you do... THanks...

What did ya get done this weekend?

Besides the bed....

Slaved away with the DA today, my buddy came down to help with the grinder and a wire wheel getting the little rust that was left, getting it prepped for paint. Should have my rearend back soon so I can weld the shock mounts and paint this thing up.

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Flipped the frame and ended up finding the melting point of the backing plate.. guess it got a little hot so I got to finish tomorrow I guess.
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Top looks good though :thumbsup:
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I did 80grit then 180grit along the whole thing, nice and smooth ready for paint
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Damn this thing is going to be too nice to drive. You going to have the frame painted or powder coated?

John

How about black crinkle powdercoat?

Lookin real good btw...

Bill :cheers:

Frame is getting painted with eastwood chassis black then the suspension components will be powder coated chrome silver

Lookin good, I really like the eastwood chassis black stuff, used it several times and never had a problem with it. What are you putting underneath it (primer/sealer)? I wish I had a shop like that to work in!!! Workin in my garage sucks...

Going to prime with rust encapsulator even though there isn't much rust, I figured it's a safe bet

That is what I would suggest, I have used both of those the encapsulator and chassis black and they work great together.. If you did not feel like using the encapsulator you could use a good self etching primer. Anyways keep up the good work... Looks amazing!!

Thanks man! Can't wait to get this thing painted! I'm sick of protecting it from moisture

Curious on what the Eastwood recomends as far as final prep before applying both products??? I would figure an 80 grit on a DA would be good for manicanical adhesion. I use an epoxy primer and with my experiance the finer you go the less mechanical adhesion you end up with...

I remember reading about it, I'll have to check again. I used 80 then 180 on my frame but could always scuff it back up.

I read an article awhile back that said POR-15 and Rust Encapsulator actually work better and adhere better if there is a little rust on the metal... Because both products actually adhere to rust, they are designed to be put on top of rust and prevent it from spreading... If the metal is bare and rust free, a good self-etching primer is a good thing to use....

good info! excllent work!

I remember reading about it, I'll have to check again. I used 80 then 180 on my frame but could always scuff it back up. Just curious thats all. The product I use says you can use 80 or 150 grit but I have had better adhesion on a DA with 80 grit How ever I have never expermented with different types of sanding methods... Some Da's have a wider pattern and are more agressive while others are finer for doing that finish work. I am curious to see if I used a soft pad on a 7/9 inch grinder with 150 or a even on a long board how it would fair up. also i should test the diffrence between a close pattern DA and a more agressive wider pattern DA.

For those of you who are not sure what i am talking about DA's have a ratted swirl pattern wich I believe are usually 3/16, 1/8, and 3/8

Let me know what you find out about your product...
Thanks

I will, and BlackGMC my frame is pretty rust free yet there are some areas that still have minimal spot rusts... so I was thinking maybe it'd be better to be safe than sorry... I guess I could ask Eastwood before I order because I do have two quarts of there primer sitting in my garage.

I will, and BlackGMC my frame is pretty rust free yet there are some areas that still have minimal spot rusts... so I was thinking maybe it'd be better to be safe than sorry... I guess I could ask Eastwood before I order because I do have two quarts of there primer sitting in my garage.

Hey man I am no expert by any means I was just merely stating what I have read. OH and please don't take my responses as critisim or anything. I think your doing a great job, I am just stating my opinions on what I would do in your situation... I have done about 5 restorations on various muscle cars over the years in various rates of decay and I have tried a bunch of different combinations, I am just stating from my experiences and results......

WOW how did i jus find this thread...frame is looking amazing man, cant wait to see the finished product. keep up the good work :thumb:

Hey man I am no expert by any means I was just merely stating what I have read. OH and please don't take my responses as critisim or anything. I think your doing a great job, I am just stating my opinions on what I would do in your situation... I have done about 5 restorations on various muscle cars over the years in various rates of decay and I have tried a bunch of different combinations, I am just stating from my experiences and results......

I take it as just how you say no worries, I'm glad you are helping me out. :chug:

its looking great buddy! keep up the good work!

So when will it be rollin??

Well I plan for August, but I'm thinking it will near completion next winter due to the amount of detail things going into this thing, including a one off front end. :secret:

For today, more tomorrow
So I needed a change from the frame work and cleaned up my personal garage today, then figured I might as well do somethhhhinggg to the truck. Took apart the heater box to see if I could remove the AC unit since I don't need it
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2914.jpg
All apart
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Here is the other side with the useless AC crap haha. the bigger thing is the AC one
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Cabin air filters were GONE!!!!! and talk about dirty inside
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Also picked up this little gem from my moms boyfriend
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Random shot of some shelves I hung for my detailing stuff
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what is the "little gem"?

Looks like a propane heater of some sort...

yea, sorry it's a propane heater to heat my garage since it's freezing out there... this way I can work at home too!

yea, sorry it's a propane heater to heat my garage since it's freezing out there... this way I can work at home too!

oh that sounds good to have!

very good to have at home since my garage is FREEZING! so now I can do stuff to other parts of the project instead of the frame also.

well worked in the garage a little more today, I think my done date is going to be pushed back... you see by the end of the post.

Fired up that heater and holy crap, I could work out in shorts even on low so I had to turn it on and off to retain good heat.
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Since I'm removing the AC I need to plug up all the stuff that comes with it, so I don't need this anymore
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I plugged that hole up with some plastic I had laying around, then I plugged the big hole that goes into the engine bay for the AC lines
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Figured I'd switch up gears again
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Pulled the heads to check it out
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_2940.jpg
Wasn't as pretty as I hoped but the walls where nice and smooth nothing wrong with it
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Pulled the other side too
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This is why I may push the date back, I was going to just put the motor in and drive with a stock 6.0 till I build my new motor, but have everything done... now I'm thinking I'll build this one up at least somewhat.

NO!!! dont puch the due date back! i want to see this thing done...im getting way to antzy and now wait even longer!

keep up the awesome work!

so whats the plans for this mild build? or what ever you want to call it!

Wasn't as pretty as I hoped but the walls where nice and smooth nothing wrong with it

the motor looks perfectly fine to me? did you expect the pistons to shine?

naw I was kinding of being sarcastic, but oh well I know it's pretty good, well my motor build will come later, I'm just going to freshen this thing up a little bit make it look good and then build my new one on the side so I can drive this thing asap, so don't worry guys!

Goal for new motor though is 700+hp

naw I was kinding of being sarcastic, but oh well I know it's pretty good, well my motor build will come later, I'm just going to freshen this thing up a little bit make it look good and then build my new one on the side so I can drive this thing asap, so don't worry guys!

Goal for new motor though is 700+hp

WOOT! keep us updated