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1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
After my dad and I finished our first project, a 76' step side I decided I wanted to do a build of my own. We built the 76' when I was 15-16 and I learned a ton building it, now 17 I want to take on my own project. I bought the 64' for $100, a deal I couldn't refuse. The cab was fully rusted out, but I'm up for the challenge. I had a hard time deciding which direction to go with the build, but I eventually decided building a nasty sleeper was the best option. I picked up an iron block 5.3 and a borgwarner s475 turbo. This combo should be good for 650-700rwhp. The 5.3 will remain stock except for a cam, springs, head gaskets, and head studs and the full stainless turbo system ill be building. Going to run a th400 and a 12bolt out of 2006 silverado, as well as a roll cage and 4 link/coilover rear suspension. All the welding and fabrication will be done by me.
The 76' https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/...2c928f61_c.jpg 1976 C-10 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr Now for the 64, heres what I started with. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psgucciyjm.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psyeajbavs.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...pssgyl19i3.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psu2iavidu.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9zgg4m2j.jpg It was pretty rusty so I started with the rockers and cab corners http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps83zfaatn.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psgr9jamnp.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psfjudp741.jpg And the fun bits, the 5.3.. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psbcrhvy5d.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2cedcdcf.jpg And the hefty 75mm turbo. I built a bracket out of some left over 4130 cromo to support all 50lbs of turbo. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psfatjxwpy.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psnbodxg0g.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psdf0ezoox.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psvgsivz6l.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psi5l5bcqs.jpg To get a break from rust repair, I started on the frame. I shortened it 8" in front of the wheel and 5" after to make it a medium length bed, which I think will suit the style of build I'm going for. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psyqoix9dk.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psh6qcnhu2.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psq5nidwwt.jpg Next on the list was the rear suspension, Im currently fabricating a full custom 4 link. Should be finished up by the end of the weekend. Blank canvas.. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8nzjcson.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psistmtdlm.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psmlbwz1bx.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psuecofu6q.jpg |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Mad skills for a 17 year old.
I love anything LS and turbo. I'm in and will probably steal ideas.... |
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Great start to you're build thread. I'm signed up, I can't wait to see how it turns out,
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Im in.
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Nice work. Looking forward to more updates on this build!!
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Filed under "Welding Porn" Mad skills for a 17 year old. |
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Killer welds dude! I'm digging that '76 as well
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Jesse, cool looking build for the 64, boosted LS should be real nice!!! Do you have a build thread for the 76, I would love to see that one. That truck has the SLEEPER look to me. Good luck and I'll be checking in.
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Looks great so far......subscribed!!
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Thanks everyone! Lots of hours on the tig are finally starting to pay off. Got the rest of the 4 link components cut out today. Takes a while to cut the 1/4" with only a band saw but I think they turned out pretty good.
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You are very talented, and possibly also have an eye for detail......plus finish. Looked shop bought, but now I am even more impressed. I will be here every day, waiting for a fix. :metal: |
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What great skills regardless of you age . You have a great future ahead of you with that kind of talent .
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Very nice!!!!!!! Will be watching this one!!!!! A++++++ Work!!!!!!
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Nice work. What's the brake plans for all of that "go" you will have?
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Made some progress of the rear suspension, got the 4 link crossmember fab'd up
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Very impressive!
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Cant wait to see the final product.
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You had me at "50 lbs of turbo"...
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stack of dimes... very nice.
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All I have to say is dayum, I am building a 65. And am going to "try" get it done for graduation. And I must say that is some amazing welding!
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Awesone build. I'm very interested to see how this one comes together. Beautiful welds what kinda of Tig are you using? Swing those welds reminds me I need to get my Tig back up and running.
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Very nice welds and overall nice work :thumbs:
I can't believe you're only 17. You have some great skills. Keep at it and you will do well and go far. Subscribing....... |
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