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All those goodies!

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loving it im jealous for sure looking forward to seeing more leon

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Did you get the fuel lines ran? Pictures!!
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Yes fuel lines are run. Here is a sneak peek.
More info coming...

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hey guys walter here just wanted to sat thanks to everyone for the compliments it has been a lot of work but having a good time as well.as soon as we get leon's done im gonna get back to work on DB hoping to atleast be driving by summer

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Beautiful work Walter. Thanks for all you do. Once we finish we can get the DB on the road soon.
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stainless are so pretty. I want to get mine up in the air and clean all the road grime off everything again.

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Great plan. Pics coming now...
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Looking real good Leon

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Fuel lines look great!
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thanks from both of us.wait till you see the exhaust

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I just stumbled across this thread. Sweet work guys. I'm pondering a LS swap. Where did you come across the motor?

We need to get all the Georgia boys together when you get this back on the road.

Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56
 

definably:metal: I sent you a pm on our local stuff

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iv seen the photo shopped exhaust pic lready :lol:

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:thud: So sexy

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Holley Fuel Pressure Regulator. This will have a new gauge mounted in the dash (Autometer 2174)

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Here it is getting ready to get the exhaust installed. The goal here is for the exhaust to be tucked up in the frame area. Remember how the exhaust was hanging below the frame, even though I asked for it to be above it?
Keep looking...

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Paul at Conyers Muffler putting in work...

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That @$$ looks good...I am hoping to introduce it to a lot of people this summer. LOL
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^^Notched the frame to make clearance. We will be boxing all of this in shortly. So no worries there. The new air lines will also run on the passenger side. Getting rid of the DOT PVC stuff and going with hard lines for safety and security.

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Flowmaster 70 Series.
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work of art.
functional.
what I asked for.

Thanks Walt!

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Flowmaster 70 Series Specs ^^^
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I definitely agree. The motor came from Just Chevy Trucks. I got to hear and see it run, and it included the accessories and flashed and upgraded harness on my PCM

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We got to have some of Walt's nephews (Nate) get involved (actually we needed them because our arms and hands are just to big to get into the hole to remove the bulkhead -AN fittings.
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Brandon got involved with the rabbit ears. Productive day overall (yes, exhaust and fuel system completed in this one day). Check out the pics below.
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The tank and lines are not secured yet - will secure the lines today (rearward), as well as secure the tank itself. It will be very secure as it will be boxed in right here. It is canted to the side a bit because we are needing to put on the top and ratchet it down (it has the rubber tank strips in there, so they are pushing it up a bit, but that will be fixed when we bolt it all down. It will be beautiful once done, and clear the bed floor.

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Don't know if you guys noticed that little red thing under the passenger side header, but I got an MSD Hi-torque starter because the original starter to the truck would not work at all.

It is powdercoated red, and has billet aluminum on it....just a very pretty piece!
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thanks Shawn and DND. Big shout out to Walt for really making this project fun and sharing the vision of excellence with me. We are hoping to fire this thing up in the next few days :)

Here is a rundown of what is left:
-Run airlines
-Replace outer/inner rocker panels
-Replace floor on passenger and driver side
-Finish firewall
-Patch cowl
-Replace bushings with the new Poly ones that came in and replace cab
-Final prep of frame
-Put her back together and have a party

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:metal:
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It is looking good!
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Holy ginormous pictures Leon!

Everything looks great brother.

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anytime my friend ..did anyone notice how the pipes mount to the trans?

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Yes...look closely
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I didn't see till you mentioned it.
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its all about the details lol

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Productive day planned - but before I tell you about today, let me share with you what we completed yesterday! IT was a great day!

Fuel System is compete! Woohoo!

So, all of this:
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(and actually, a WHOLE lot more -6AN and -8AN fittings and hoses/aluminum line), and we are here:

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Please remember that the wires that you see bundled up back here are from the cab and inside the engine compartment. None of these wires live back here, but they had to while the cab is off.

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Today's tasks include:

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Floor Pans

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Cowl and Firewall Shaving

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Inner and Outer Rocker Panels

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Cab repair was the flavor of yesterday.

We were able to get a lot of that done on the Dragon frame. The passenger side cowl, and the firewall were completed with the patches.

Take a look:

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Just so you know, I cut the infected area out, and Walter made a piece from C10 scrap metal to fill it in. That shows that we are being green and recycling (reducing our carbon footprint ;) ).

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Beginning on the firewall. Take a look at my floor. (This is coming out)
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You can kind of see my GMC Sierra in the background (red)
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Walt is feeling good about what we have done so far :)
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Cleaning the welds...
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All done! Will clean and paint after test fitting.
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Test fit cab on frame after the new modifications (FPR, trans/engine/exhaust). All fittings are good.

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Energy Suspension (Poly) - for cab and core support
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Chrissy loves Dirty D
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The FPR Mount is not an issue. That and the AN fittings are unaffected.

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Getting ready to cut out the floor pans, as well as trim the trans tunnel a little bit at the back (see marking). We also established my desired seating position, and I have a nice surprise in store for you guys...

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After floors are completed, we will clean the firewall and paint it.

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Yes both my nieces and all three nephews love it lol:waah:
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That's great....why the sad face? Lol
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Ooops wrong smiley
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Great build! Whats your idea for paint?
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Whatever color it is will be a flat or satin finish. My focus is on the underpinnings and drivetrain.
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