Let us know how that 1st drive goes.

Well the drive went good I think!! I took it about a 1/2 mile and turned around and came back. Everything feels ok. Truck didnt even pull to my surprise. I still have to get the front end aligned ASAP. I expected it to be way off as EVERY single part of the front end is new. I just backed it into the garage. Im going to let it cool down a minute then crawl under and check all the bolts and brake line fittings.

Cool. BTW . . .... those mirrors made a big difference.

Yeah now to clean it up a bit. I noticed the front rotors are puttin off some shavings. I have new Powerslot rotors and Hawk pads up front. I think it just the pads seatin in?? Also one side of the truck is sittin 1/2" lower in the front than the other. I guess Im gonna pull the wheels and check the rotors and the way the spring is turned in the a arms.

Got the new grill in this weekend. I have a checkmate fiberglass cover that I am going to attempt to cut down to fit this truck. It was originally for my 83 Long bed. Did another test drive and took truck to get front end aligned. SO far so good. Going to buff the paint during the week and clean it up some more. Also got a optima battery at Autozone.

And the new pics are where?????

:agree:

Ok guys sorry for the delay!!

Nice job! Thats one sweet lookin truck!

That looks great, love the new grill definately fits the whole package :metal:

thanks guys!!

Looking pretty sweet!

Have you thought about shaving the rear steps?

Truck looks great!!! :metal:

Thanks guys!! Im open to donations to get the BBC in this winter!!

ok what do you mean by OBS trucks, BTW got anymore pics

also do you have the old grille still?

OBS means old body style :cool:

that's what i thought , but i wasn't 100% sure

Which is a term created by the NBS (99-06) truck owners....;)


Phantom that thing is coming together very nicely. Keep up the good work.... :metal:

Thanks!! I am going to be getting the tranny ordered next week or so. The wife also OK'd me to get a lift for the garage. You know a Christmas present!! That will make the tranny install easier!!

do you

No the grill was cracked in a few spots so i threw it away!!

I really like the rear steps myself. Im going to put the billet plates down one day!!

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Got my TKO 600 Tremec tranny today!! Ill shoot a few pics later!! Now just to run down a clutch disc and bellhousing for the BBC. Anyone have any good suggestions for a bada$$ clutch that will hold 600 hp?

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What da hell!!!!! If I didn’t know any better, I think I just witness a TV show on how to trick, modify, and customize your truck. Then Frankinize it to be come a “can of wupass”.
Man do you have time and money to just turn this stuff out or what ?!?!?!?!?!? Very Very nicely done…..Bravo !!!!!

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I put my pants on one leg at a time. I go to work every day and put in a hard days work. Every single item I buy for my truck addiction is done purely from side jobs and wheelin and dealin. My wife does not allow me to take ANY money what so ever from my paychecks to play with this stuff. I am just real good at finding deals and turnin a dollar on them. Anyhow thanks for your comments!!

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Hey phantom,
thanks for the heads up on this thread.Been dieing to see the progress pics.Thanks.Your truck is very sweet and as my brother would say,its off the chain.Good fab work.Definetly cooler than the last project.Ill try to post some of my junk on your other thread,nothing like this,just some bagged duallies.Keep up the good work and keep the pics and progress flowing.

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I like bagged Duallies myself. A friend of mine had a slammed 94 Extended cab Long wheel base dually truck. It was tubbed in the rear with 33x19.50 MT's. Loved them ever since!! He had hydros back in the day though. Thanks for the kind words!

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very nice truck:metal:

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what is the back spacing on those rims?

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Fronts are 5.25" and rears are 5.5"

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Man, I just stumbled onto this thread, and Now I want a sportside truck like that. And I thought I had finally cured myself from bringing stuff home when I finally found a 70 2wd Blazer (been looking for one for about 15 years)

Your truck is killer! but I'm sure its going to be a lot more fun with that BBC in there.

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Thanks for the comments. I actually am heading out to the garage today to start pulling the drivetrain out. Should be fun!!

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Got a start on the engine. Anyone know how to get to the top bolt on the serpentine bracket? I think I have to remove the pump to get there. The pulley has to come off to do this??

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Ah yes, PITA...If I recall correctly, you first have to remove the ps pump pulley in order to remove the bracket from the head. I've done it a few times on my '94.

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Yeah I was afraid of that!! Welcome to the board!!!

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Just reviewing all of the posts on this thread. Very nice work!
Well done.

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Its gettin there Thanks!!

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Update!! Got the old engine out and the 2 seperated. Tore into the engine compartment and am trying sort out the wiring. CUT out alot of wires that I wont need.:metal: I plan to fill some of the extra holes in the firewall that I wont need such as winsheild wiper motor, Cruise, AC, heat etc etc. I may keep the heater core so I can atleast have a defrost. I must have cut 10 pounds of wiring out. Im going to rebuild the 350 and put it into my C2500 Daily driver.

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Nice progress. So your not going to have wipers?:cool: