5 lug conversion completed! Still much left to do...
 

Well, I finally got the 5 lug conversion completed. Added power steering, power brakes, upgraded sway bar w/new bushings, new balljoints all around, and new tires on 8" ralleys.:metal:

Still lots left to do:
Airbags to install on back,
Z28 rear sway bar to install,
New shocks all around,
New upper control arm bushings on driver's side.(Les slob
said all good, not) :smoke:

Then I can focus on the body and interior...

Here's some pics:

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Looks like a really nice start .....!

Re: 5 lug conversion completed! Still much left to do...
 

What I've done so far:

Newer crate 350,
Rebuilt T350 trans, (converted from 4-speed)
New exhaust,
New Cowl hood,
Refurbished gauge cluster,
Refurbished door panels,
New gas tank,
New light switch,
New l.e.d. tail lights,

Purchased and waiting install
Bags - Dominator IV
Z28 rear sway bar complete (Used $15.00 craigslist)

Plus tons of stuff I haven't got yet...
Here's a pic as I bought it.

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She's a looker...need to lower the azz end a little. :metal:
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Oh yeah, Don't forget the Harley mirror!:metal:

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That's what the bags are for... Soon!:lol:

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Thanks!

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As my handle implies, She's intended to haul Harley's, So I'll probably C-notch and bag it so I can load easier. Plus It looks cool lowered:sumo:

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Nice truck, I personally like thE stock hood best
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I like the stock hood too, but mine was used to crush nuts or something as it had inside dents. And I found this hood, new in the box, that the po bought it but had to sell his truck. It sat for 3-4 years in the box when he decided to sell it. The price was right, and with the rumors of the defective new hoods, I decided it was too good to pass on. Plus I've always wanted a cowl hood on a Camaro or Chevelle, and never got to.:waah: Now I have one, and I like it. Might even do some fat rally stripes in charcoal metallic.
I think I might also do the trim in charcoal metallic to match. The trim is pretty beat up, and way to expensive to replace. So I can repair it add a little bondo, then paint it up to match the rally stripes.
I'm probably going to do roll pans as well. With a hidden hitch of coarse.
I think it looks tough as hell low like that, and I can't wait to put the bags on the back.
But first, I just got my wiper delay about ten minutes ago, and here in the Seattle area, nothing is as important than dealing with the rain!:lol:

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Bet it drives like a completely new truck! Looking good...
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It's a completely new truck compared to before. I still feel a little slop in the steering, but I noticed that the driver's side upper control arm bushing was bad, so I attribute it to that. I ordered another one, and will install it when I can. It's so nice to be at a stop light and only have to rest my foot on the brake petal instead of having to keep constant pressure just to stay still!
Also I can feel that a$$ end up in the air like that. That should be remedied soon. With the new airbags installed, and the rear sway bar installed, it should be fun to drive finally.:metal:

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Well, I got the wiper delay hooked up and working. I found a small add on unit on ebay for under $20 shipped, and set it to work. It took quite a while to figure out the wiring, the original wiring was off a bit, then had to figure out how to mount it. I finally decided to use the throttle knob as my wiper delay control. Here's the delay it the MXA041 out of Thailand. Took a couple of weeks to get it, but the price is right.
The dash looks factory.