Printable View
Since I have actually got my truck running...sorta... I thought I'd post a little on it. will add pics as I get them.
Truck as it sits today. Need a whole lot of TLC on the paint,wheels, and glass right now. But I'm glad to finally get the pig running.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...ck05292010.jpg
I got the motor and tranny out of a wrecked 2500 truck. Made my own plates and tranny crossmember. This is it just after the install.
- 2003 6.0L(LQ4) - Stock.
- 2003 4L80E - Stock.
- Speartech wiring harness.
- Driveshaft from Denny's.
- Schoenfeld headers.
- Bed mounted fuel cell.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...IMG_0069-1.jpg
Here are the headers after I attached my flanges and had them coated.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...Headers011.jpg
Here's a shot of the fuel cell in the bed of the truck. Might move it under the bed up by the tailgate.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...fuelcell01.jpg
And here is the fuel pump and filters under the truck.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...fuelpump01.jpg
Hotchkis kit, which had the 2/4 drop built in to them. The leaf springs are not shown in the pic because I had to send them back to be replaced.
- Hotchkis complete upgrade kit.
- 2/4 Dropped
- AR Torq T 2's (These have to be replaced.....I let them get away from me and they pitted)
- GMC front end conversion with Trenz 30 bar insert.
- Crystal lights
- ARE LSII bed cover.
- Roll pan.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...chkis003-1.jpg
Here is the completed front end.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/GMCfront.jpg
Autometer dash pics..
- Custom dash with Autometer guages.
- A-pillar guage pod.
- B&M MegaShifter. (Soon to be replaced with a unit from Shiftworks)
- Overhead console.
- Still need to get a radio installed.... somewhere... (Custom center console???? maybe..)
- Buckets seats sitting in the garage... need to have them recovered before I get them installed.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...edpanel001.jpg
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...edpanel002.jpg
What it looks like on the back side....
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...instpnl005.jpg
Had to replace the A/C mounting kit I purchased earlier. Kept throwing belts and had a real nasty vibration (from lack of structural support I would guess). Went with a relocation kit from Novak...... absolute awesome kit. I also installed a Shiftworks tail housing on the 4L80E so I could get my Autometer speedo working reliably.
Will post pics this weekend.
OK got time to get some pics loaded up....
Completed install
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...nginebay02.jpg
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...nginebay01.jpg
Pics of Novak A/C bracket that I used to replace a system that was not as strong.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...Novakbrkt1.jpg
Pics of B&M Megashifter and the Shiftworks 4L80E Tail housing.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...gashifter1.jpg
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...ilhousing1.jpg
could you post the link to the second a/c bracket; i would like to order one. I have josh's a/c bracket but im having trouble with one of the pullies it just wont stop sqeeking especially when it is cold. would like to try that other a/c bracket.. thanks for the link in advance
Sorry it took so long, just noticed this post. Here's the link to the bracket kit. It is available without the compressor. http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/a...cation_kit.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by slightly_modified
this is a very nice and super clean install...
Changed up a few interior items the last few days. Reinstalled a radio, relocted,again, the HVAC controls to the cup holder for now. Will move them again once I get my center console built over the winter. I plan on installing the console this spring when I get my Bonneville seats recovered and installed in the truck.
Before.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...meterdash4.jpg
After.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...kmirror008.jpg
Mirror switch.
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...kmirror012.jpg
Mirrors..
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...kmirror013.jpg
Nice truck! That novak AC bracket is sexy for sure! Thanks for sharing that info. How did you swing the turn lights in the mirrors? I wanna do this in my 79.
Very nice truck, sir.
wow i love your truck!! :luv:
They are StreetScene mirrors. Got them from a guy at work who owed me some money, so he gave me these instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by bowtieguy79
Nice truck!!!
got a phone #
I really want your truck I will send a deposit for it tonite please call me thanks sean