PROJECTS GALLERY Vehicle builds | Engine Swaps | Conversions | Installation write ups |
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Project "Blown HD" my 6/8 drop/shortblock/heads/cam/blower/tranny install

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:53 AM
  #2871  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 6
From: Massachussetts
Default

The cladding doesn't really hang down that much, not enough to "cover" the frame I looked into it, it just makes the truck appear lower, because the lower piece is more of a 90* from the bottom of the rocker, compared to a slant upwards like the stock. But it would look pretty sweet.

Back ontopic, always excited to see your builds, :thumbsup:
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:55 AM
  #2872  
blackbeast ss's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 295
Likes: 0
From: LA AND LAS VEGAS
Default

Originally Posted by GMracer
The cladding doesn't really hang down that much, not enough to "cover" the frame I looked into it, it just makes the truck appear lower, because the lower piece is more of a 90* from the bottom of the rocker, compared to a slant upwards like the stock. But it would look pretty sweet.

Back ontopic, always excited to see your builds, :thumbsup:
uh yes it does. . .you dont see any frame on the silveado ss
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:30 PM
  #2873  
2004SSS's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,913
Likes: 0
From: southern california
Default

a 2500 hd has a larger frame so it hangs down further. so i doubt the cladding would completely cover it.

anywho looks good man , keep the pictures coming.
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:53 PM
  #2874  
OnyxSilveradoSS's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,069
Likes: 0
From: Detroit
Default

I wonder how much the spacers help with heat???? I never thought they would be Nylon6 like the truck intakes.

Always some interesting stuff for sure.
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:53 PM
  #2875  
TG02Z71's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,134
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Default

Even if you covered that frame sticker it would really detract from the larger frame showing.
Your truck looks amazing!!
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:59 PM
  #2876  
EVILGMC's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (47)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,715
Likes: 0
From: 714
Default

how about putting in the 1500HD body spacers..... no d-max or allison trans to get in the way...exhaust might not clear though...
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:05 PM
  #2877  
OnyxSilveradoSS's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,069
Likes: 0
From: Detroit
Default

side pipes...flat black. done
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:52 PM
  #2878  
moregrip's Avatar
Thread Starter
what a rush!
20 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 17,629
Likes: 33
From: Wyoming
Default

Originally Posted by BigCountryx
oh yeah, do the cladding it'll cover almost 2" of that frame. An 8 Lug Silverbirch SS clone would be the shiz.
might be an option in the future...

Originally Posted by zippy
Oddly enough I agree about the cladding. I'm not one for adding weight or even ground effects, but It would like bad *** with the SS cladding and HD badges made in the same font as the SS. Leave off the 2500 part and just do the HD letters. Wait, I don't need to think of another project for him. lol. I haven't driven to Cali yet other than just past the boarder, I'd help if I can Grippy. How far are you from the boarder?
not sure I want to add the weight....as far as help, thanks bro, appreciate it, but with my military sched and work habits I'm not the best guy to lend a hand too

Originally Posted by GMracer

Back ontopic, always excited to see your builds, :thumbsup:
thanks bro, yours is better though

Originally Posted by EVILGMC
how about putting in the 1500HD body spacers..... no d-max or allison trans to get in the way...exhaust might not clear though...
I think the body mounts themselves are higher, not the rubber bushings.....can you take a pic of yours so I can compare? still would have the bed to deal with.....thoughts?
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:12 PM
  #2879  
moregrip's Avatar
Thread Starter
what a rush!
20 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 17,629
Likes: 33
From: Wyoming
Default

got tired of not having an easy way to drain the fluid in the coolant system, adding a petcock on the lower radiator hose(comes with a nice Eaton drain valve):




supplies for the new fuel system:




new test tensioner pulley for the HD tensioner.
stock pulley:



upgraded pulley:



Reply
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:46 PM
  #2880  
leftcoast32's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,940
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by moregrip
new test tensioner pulley for the HD tensioner.
stock pulley:



upgraded pulley:




Secrets my friend!!
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:25 PM.