The old thread became a bit jumbled so I'm going to start a new thread about this build.

The truck has been sitting, untouched, since February 2013. Just recently decided to get started on it again. We got it in the shop and I started selling parts.

Weld RT-s wheels are gone. 10 bolt is gone. Leaf springs are gone.

We're gonna start from the back and work our way to the front of the truck.

Rear Suspension:
Moser M9 rearend with 35 spline axles and 5/8 studs
Moser drag brakes
AFCO coil overs
S&W Racecars Ladder Bars
15x12 Billet Specialties Street Lites with MACFAB double beadlocks
33x10.5w-15 Hoosier tire(subject to change)

Front Suspension:
Undecided. Will update later
15x4 Billet Specialties Street Lites powder coated to look like Comp5's

Engine:
9.5:1 347c.i. LSx
Wiseco pistons
Callies Compstar rods
ARP2000 rod bolts
ARP main studs
ARP head studs
Factory 3.622 crankshaft
Factory 4.8/5.3 block
Cylinder heads(undecided0
Factory rockers with COMP trunion upgrade
ISKY camshaft spec'd by stock48
Precision Turbo & Engine old school PT88

Transmission:
North Texas Converters built 4L80 w/transbrake
Pro-Torque converter spec'd by Midwest Street Cars

Fuel System:
e85
Dual Magnafuel 4303 pumps
Injectors(undecided)
Fuel Cell in or under the bed



Moser M9 and brakes



Pro-Torque converter



Headers and PT88


Pistons and Rods




What the front wheels will look like


Last pictures of the truck rolling


How it sits now

 

Finally. Been waiting for this day to come

 

That's a nice pile of parts.

 

Thanks. Pretty excited about it. Got a long road ahead of us. I'd like to have it at drag week this year since its in our backyard.

 

I have waited a long time to see this truck again. I cant wait to see the finished product. Get it done and good luck.

 

Awesome!

 

so did they build your frame out of clay? never seen that before.

 

33" tire seems pretty big...what gears are you going to run?

If those are the obx or ebay turbo headers im curious how you are going to get them to work....I have a set but am unsure about using them because they are so thin and come so far forward.

Time goals?

 

Are you actually going to leave it one piece long enough to do anything with it this time??

 

They're very big. Where the truck lives, the rollout is a must. I gotta get it done in 660' in less than desirable conditions. I'm just not into trying to make a small tire work. On the street anyways. Will probably have a 4.30 or steeper gear. Having said that, I would like to make some changes and take it to the track on a 315 radial

The quality of the headers I have seem really good. Not really bothered by that, but like you say, they stick out a mile. Not sure how that's gonna play out.

Time??? Not sure. I have a number in mind but with the truck being so far from finished, it's hard to say. Still looking for the elusive 9.999 to start with