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Got an update on my truck. Fuel system is done, cooling system is done, stock exhaust manifolds have been modified and now fit like they should. Battery and cables were being installed yesterday. We are working on finding a driveshaft or we are going to have one made. It's getting there. I hope it's up and running in the next few weeks.

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Sounds like your making good progress. There are a few driveshaft shops in the Providence area. I want to check it out once it's on the road, I'm starting to plan my LS swap for this winter now. Would love your input

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Once it's on the road we will have to get together. I can to check out your suspension work and brakes as well. The goal is to have it running this month. But that was also last months goal as well, lol.

Talk to you soon,
Nick

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Got a pic this morning from my buddy who's doing the motor install on the Suburban. It's getting there. Everything in the engine bay is in it's final resting spot and installed other than the coolant overflow tank.

I hope to be driving this truck by next month, we shall see.

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Any updates? Driving yet?

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No I wish. My buddy who is working on it just bought a house and he hasn't got much done recently. Hopefully this month it will be up and running for good.

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What's left from the pics it looks like your close. What did you use for a radiator?

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At this point its he is just finishing up installing the transmission, driveshaft, connecting the shift to the trans, trans cooler and some other wiring and that's about it. The brakes also need to be rebuilt as well.

We ended up using a ebay cheaper radiator that a friend of mine had and gave me a good deal on.

Nick

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Had a rendering of my truck done by Chad at Rendered Rides. I think it came out great. Can't wait to get the truck running and eventually looking like this.


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Chrome bumper and grill on this one. I like the Ivory-White better.
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Nick

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Thanks for sharing :D

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Looks good is the new motor running yet?

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Not yet but it’s real close. I’m hoping for a good update this month.

Thanks,
Nick

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A few more quick renderings Chad did for me just to see what this color combo looked like.

I think I still like the red/ white better but this will probably be what the truck will look like this year and probably next year until I can get it either painted or wrapped.

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Got my center console back from my neighbor who wrapped it in black vinyl. I still need tot trim the top piece for the armrest/ storage compartment. I also need to finish the cup holder plate.

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Looks good. I need to do something in the '72 C30.

LockDoc

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Thanks Leon. I'm searching for a drop in plastic compartment for the storage area under the armrest. It looks like I should be able to find something at the marine stores. I just need to verify the exact size.

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Console looks nice, did you get motor running yet?

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Thanks buddy, I don't think so. It's still at my friends shop and I'm waiting for an update from him. He was getting the motor to crank last weekend but was still dealing with a wiring issue. He keeps on telling me it's getting very close.

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Still working on the truck. I ordered coils, shocks, track bar and shock relocators from CPP. They should be arriving this Friday. Went with 3" drop coils for the front and 4" HD coils for the rear.

Also still working on the center console. That is almost done as well. Truck is running after a few hiccups. Power steering is done and it has a temporary exhaust on it now. My buddy is going to install the coils and springs then deliver it to me so I can start working on the interior seats and exterior. Then it really will only need the rest of the exhaust to be able to be driven.

Can't wait to get this truck back and to get the interior situated. This summer is going to be a lot of fun.

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nice man!!!!

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Well after about a year and a half at my friend John's shop the truck is home. It's running and driving but still needs a few more things to be safe and roadworthy. He installed a 5.3 out of a 04 Yukon, 2wd 4L60E, new stock gas tank, new cheapy ebay radiator, Dirty Dingo Motor mounts w/ classic performance motor mount perches, Modern Vintage wiring harness, CPP 3" lower front and 4" HD rear coils w/ new shocks, track bar and shock relocates. He also put in power steering. The truck runs great, starts right up, idles smooth. The brakes are still drum all the way around and are still manual. We are looking into disc front brakes with a power booster. Then it still needs the rest of the exhaust to be done as well. He also used the stock truck exhaust manifolds and just trimmed the frame to fit. He said it looked like someone already tried to do this in the past since the frame had already been trimmed in the same place before.

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Looks like a nice install. Where did he put the ECM/PCM? Mine is on the passenger side fender well and it looks a little clunky there.....

Keep us posted on the next steps.

LockDoc

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It is right next to the battery. In between the battery and radiator, tucked down nice and neat. You can barely see it until you get up close.

Will do, thanks Leon.

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looking good man!

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Very nice! I bet it feels good to have it home and mobile under its own power too!

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Looks like a nice install. I still have dics brake front spindles, rotors and calipers and master cylinder taking up space in my garage. Let me know if you want them

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Thanks guys. It is great to have it home. At least I can spent 15-20 minutes here and there working on things when I have time. I work close to home and go home for lunch most days. Today I got the first door panel off. Almost every screw at the bottom of the door is either stripped or frozen in there. They have been fighting but I think I"m winning so far. My neighbor is going to recover the factory door panels for me to match the center console. Then he will redo the seats over next winter. One little step at a time.

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Very nice to get them mobile again, especially under LS power!

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Still working on the truck here and there. Ordered a new front disc brake conversion kit, along with 2.5" drop spindles and a power booster. I'm looking forward to getting that installed so I can start driving this truck.

Got all the rear interior panels removed this weekend as well. I'm planning my audio install. There is tons of room to work with behind those rear cargo interior panels. I'm going to try and hide the whole sound system as best as possible.

Got the drivers mirror installed as well. To bad it vibrates all the time, its somewhat usable. Still need to drill holes and install the passengers side mirror.

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Got a little more done on the Suburban. Got the hole filled in the rear floor that someone had poorly cut for a gas filler. I had to make the hole a little larger to be able to fill it properly. This will now be covered by pre-finished hardwood flooring.

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Looks good! A little glue or sealer around it will finish it off....

LockDoc

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Well I started mocking up the wood flooring and I don't I like it. I think I'm just going to go with black carpet instead. What do you guys think?

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My vote is for carpet, kill some of the noise

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Carpet is a good idea.

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Thanks guys that's what I was thinking as well. Eventually I plan on putting sound deadener in the whole truck. It's going to have it's brakes and power booster installed hopefully this weekend. Then all I need to do is get the front seats locked down and I'm ready to start driving it.

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The truck went to my buddies shop this weekend to have the front disc brakes and power booster installed. Hopefully I will be picking it up this coming weekend. Can't wait to drive this truck more than around my neighborhood.

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PLEASE ..do carpet =)

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LoL, yes carpet it is Joe. How are things with you? Buy any more interesting vehicles lately?

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Im not joe but yes ... have a bunch of new rigs,,,, been crazy busy.

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Sorry got you confused with someone else. Send me a message with what you have, I have a friend who is looking for a new project. Thanks.