How Stella got her groove back
 

Previous thread which shows all of n2billet's hard work and creativity.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=stella+mae

I have an LS1/4l60e in transit that will put new life into her.
Also adding:
Dakota Digital HDX gauges
Vintage Air
Power brakes
New Seat

It will be a month or so before we get started but I'll try to get some progress pics as we go. I can't wait to be able to fly down the highway in this truck!

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Will be a nice upgrade.

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I have really liked this truck since Keith did it.

Sounds like good upgrades, so I will be tuning in for your changes.

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Can't wait to see what happens!

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subscribing to this one,...

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Can't wait to see some pics!!!!

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Motor and trans showed up today. Looks like we'll get started in about 3 weeks. Still waiting on gauges, motor mounts and CPU.

I have a tilt column that needs work, Kevs Classics is the way to go there, right?

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Definitely use KevsClassics.
He did two for me.
Super nice high quality work!

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Thanks! That's what I thought but wanted to double check before setting it up.

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subscribed

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I be watchin.

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Following along...

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Motor is being prepped, I'll post a few pics soon.

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The 250. The truck has been in a warehouse for 2 months, it's filthy.
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The upgrades
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Getting ready for paint
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In. Nice upgrades

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Very nice upgrades though the old motor sure looked just as pretty since there aren't many left alone anymore. Looking forward to updates

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The old motor is in very nice shape, it just doesn't have the performance I'm looking for unfortunately. It will be a nice motor and trans for someone once it comes out.

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Great to see this truck again. One of my favorites. I had planned to text Keith this week to find out where Stella Mae now resides. Can't wait to see the transplant take place. 👍

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Thanks!

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A few progress pics.
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Very nice!

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This will be awesome!

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It's out.
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that truck is so clean. This will be a great upgrade for it.

Last time I saw it when Keith had it, it had a cool tank set up in the bed. Are you going to keep that and just use an external pump?

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Yes, keeping the tank.

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I see that manual shift crossmember in there and it makes me cringe... I've cut out a few of them and it BITES!

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Taylor said it was a PITA!

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Update time, starting to get rolling!
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Nice work, keep it up. I love my a/c, though I rarely use it--sir thing about the truck makes me want to roll down the windows and hang my arm out

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Thanks, I agree but it gets hot enough that I like having AC on those hot days.....as does my wife!

And just to be clear, a friend of mine is doing this work. I wish I could do work like that but I can't and even if I could it would take me 5 plus years to do it. He hopes to finish up around Christmas.

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Improvement in the stopping department........
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It's in.......
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Nice!
Tuned in...

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Looking good!!!

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What accessory drive setup and radiator/fans are you using?

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I went with everything that Boris recommended being as he's done a lot of these. Radiator is a Griffin with a Summit fan. Taylor picked up the acc drive through Rock Auto IIRC but I don't know the brand.

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Headers and coils and the fuel system starting to get routed.
I need to make a decision on exhaust soon, not sure which mufflers to go with. Who's running what? Not looking for crazy loud idle but would be fine with some noise under throttle. Thanks.


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Make SURE your gas tank is well vented. I ran a Wabro external pump with a Corvette fuel filter/regulator with a modified stock tank. My stock tanks vent caused a vacuum in the tank and caused running issues. Looking good!!

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Thanks! Running a custom tank with no vent currently but yes, a vent is in the plans.