72 LWB Turbo build

[carwhore]

I've had my 72 for 4 years now! Just tore it down a couple months ago and I'm starting to build and go back together with the truck.

Plans for the build
5.3L Junkyard Motor
All supporting upgrades to withstand 700-800hp
TH400 Trans
88mm On3 Turbo
Rebuilt 12bolt rear axle

Sorry I didn't take pictures from the beginning.

Here are some pictures when I purchased the truck.











I've actually used it to haul and it did pretty well. That was a lot of weight!




Starting to tear it down









C-notching my frame








Painted the Frame with POR-15





Frame is Finished with Frame and Paint.

[tinydb84]

Turbo builds make me happy.

How did you like that POR15? Mine failed in random areas and I ended up restriping it and using epoxy in the end.

[carwhore]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Turbo builds make me happy.

How did you like that POR15? Mine failed in random areas and I ended up restriping it and using epoxy in the end.

So far so good. I followed their steps to a T. Had the truck sandblasted, used degreaser, used their Etch, then painted 2 coats. It dried hard as a rock and looked good.

I should have used something to bond the spray paint better to it as I don't think it's going to hold up as best as it could have been, but oh well. I don't think I'll have an issue with the por itself.

[carwhore]

Slowly Coming along

[carwhore]

With rear bags, what panhard bar are you guys using?