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Well I fired the motor this weekend. This time it fired right up just like on TV. No issues. That is how the first start up was supposed to go. No I can start assembling the rest of the front sheet metal.
I also hung the rear doors complete with seals and functioning latches and door hardware. The Suburban back door latches and hardware they don't reproduce. I reconditioned mine and modified a side door handle to work for the back doors. Very pleased how well they shut and seal. Full speed ahead. Looking for a late spring test drive... Marc |
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That's a big day! Congratulations.
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a milestone day for sure , Congrats
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Marc, congrats on the start up, can't wait for the test drive...Jim
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Congrats on the no issue first start up! That's always a great feeling!
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Thanks Marc |
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Awsome....starting to see the light at the end of a long tunnel....:cong:
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Congratulations Marc!! It's always funny when you see the "first start" on tv. You will have to have a pole to see weather your green truck or this truck wins lol.
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Dropped the wheels off this morning to be mounted/balanced. Picked up my carpet and last of the upholstery last night and I go to pick up my drive shaft tomorrow... Marc |
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I installed my driver seat (temporarily) to allow me to mount my throttle pedal and cable. I was fearing the worse with the throttle pedal as I needed to make a mount and since my firewall was painted it had to be a bolt in solution. The mount I made years ago was a weld on solution. I was pleased how well it all turned out. Most people that use these throttle bodies to simulate a carb use the drive my wire solution. For this reason, I needed to make my own bracket to hold the throttle cable. It turn out very clean. And get this.......it works great!!
So I fired the motor again with a throttle cable which allowed me to rev on it. I was blown away at how bad ass this motor and exhaust sounds. I laughed that I screwed up and build a race truck..ha ha. I will post a video on my IG page (Greenfield_speedshop) later this week. Even my 16 yr old son ran out to the garage for a closer look. That can attest to how good its sounds to get a 16yr old to react that fast. ha ha This was the first time I sat in the seat in the Suburban. The seat is so comfortable. Looking forward to some quality seat time this summer. I also installed my driveshaft that I had shortened and picked up Friday. Thanks Marc |
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Very nice.
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wow this looks so good.... love the seat, looks comfy.
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That is incredible!!! ;)
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that seat is so pretty, whole inside is looking amazing
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Further assembly of the front end. Trying to take my time and hide as many wires and stuff as possible. I like how hidden the AC lines are. Next is to finish wiring the front end (lights, AC and fans).
I'm also chasing down a pesky fuel leak at one of my fittings by the tank on the supply side. I finally took the fitting off and retightened. I hope that solved it. Thank you Marc |
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i hope my engine bay looks half as clean as that, super nice.
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The vison I have had in my head for years is slowing coming into focus.... Marc |
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It's a great feeling when your vision comes together as you where planning.
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As I get closer to thinking about that first drive I have been busy getting this thing legal. I recently put insurance on it. I go today to order plates. Getting a appointment at ANY MI SOS is a choir in itself.
I installed my rear bumper with the aid of my son. I had my factory bumper brackets powder coated quite a while back with the satin black wrinkle finish. We had to mount the bumper, get a placement for the hitch receiver hole. Unmount the bumper and then cut up said the new bumper. Then remount to check the hole placement....Spot on. I had done this process once before with a junk bumper so I had a general idea. The hitch receiver provied 2 functions. 1 - a lace to mount my plate. 2- Covers the hole in the bumper for the hidden hitch. After that I gave the bumper a brushed finish (not pictured). I need to remount the finished bumper. Marc |
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