After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 05-10-2006, 05:42 PM

Well it has to be at least two years from when I pulled the engine and started this project. Took her to the paint shop and she was there for what seemed to be forever. She been home now for a while as I've been putting in the stereo and finishing the interior. Engine was all done and just sitting on a stand waiting on my azzzzzz!.... So today was the day...She now has her new Heart!!!!

I picked rally's w/ Derby caps...that red is the Disc caliper showing through the rally wheel. Tires are new just dusty!!!

Alex

**Palf70Step** · 05-10-2006, 05:49 PM

Very Nice.

I hope to be there soon too.

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 05-10-2006, 06:39 PM

Lookin good man.

Southedisto · 05-10-2006, 06:49 PM

Looks good!

kelsfine69 · 05-10-2006, 06:52 PM

Very nice..

Where did you get that Voltmeter "thingy" on top of you battery?

ChevyDude · 05-10-2006, 07:12 PM

Thanks Guys!!! Volt meter/battery terminal are by Raptor...off ebay. The positive side has a very small pos and neg wire to make it work...it's not hooked up yet but is real nice the way it's set up to accept 0-2 gauge wire and 4 gauge wire then two other spots to hook up smaller wire. Very nice terminals if you are running a powerful stereo amp.

*Billla* · 05-10-2006, 08:37 PM

Stunning - I like the silver A-arms, really brings out the color of the engine.

Wootdog · 05-10-2006, 08:42 PM

Glad to see it coming together. The time sure flies when you start to work on them and get a little side tracked. Like the contrast in the engine bay. Wootdog

8bolt · 05-10-2006, 10:07 PM

That should get the blood flowing, looks good

mblackburnjr · 05-10-2006, 11:00 PM

That is one of the cleanest engine compartments i've seen in awhile! It really pops!.......

powell72 · 05-10-2006, 11:22 PM

Get that sucker buttoned up and take it to Goodguys at The Ranch so I can drool on it.

*bskylerj* · 05-10-2006, 11:31 PM

Lookin good.

ChevyDude · 05-11-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Get that sucker buttoned up and take it to Goodguys at The Ranch so I can drool on it.

LOL, I'm working on it every chance I get...sometimes not going to work when I should be working. My hopes are for it to more under it's own power by the end of summer. I have the brand new 700R4 trans sitting here and auto crossmember, that goes in next week. Then need the driveline shortened, seats bolted in finish wiring and turn the key. It will be a glorious day.

Thanks for all the kind comments!!!

Alex

Homeboy · 05-11-2006, 12:57 AM

Very nice

97silv5.7 · 05-11-2006, 04:07 AM

looks good!

ChevyDude · 05-11-2006, 09:38 AM

Contrast was created by painting everything that was black originally to Rustoleum Hammered Silver. I'm , ok, happy with it, just wish I would have taken the cab off and sent the frame and all the silver pieces out for powdercoating.

Hey that can be my next project after I get it back together,,,

LOL!!!

Alex

Lemield · 05-11-2006, 09:45 AM

Looks good Alex! I want to hear it run!

matthufham · 05-11-2006, 04:08 PM

sweet! i wouldn't drive it without a passenger side suspension though!

ChevyDude · 05-11-2006, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

sweet! i wouldn't drive it without a passenger side suspension though!

good Call!!!!

I wasn't happy the way the upper A arm was lining up on the Passenger side so I took it back apart. It will be back together next week.

05-10-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Well it has to be at least two years from when I pulled the engine and started this project. Took her to the paint shop and she was there for what seemed to be forever. She been home now for a while as I've been putting in the stereo and finishing the interior. Engine was all done and just sitting on a stand waiting on my azzzzzz!.... So today was the day...She now has her new Heart!!!! I picked rally's w/ Derby caps...that red is the Disc caliper showing through the rally wheel. Tires are new just dusty!!! Alex Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-10-2006 at 05:44 PM.

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Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Very Nice. I hope to be there soon too. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Lookin good man.

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ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Thanks Guys!!! Volt meter/battery terminal are by Raptor...off ebay. The positive side has a very small pos and neg wire to make it work...it's not hooked up yet but is real nice the way it's set up to accept 0-2 gauge wire and 4 gauge wire then two other spots to hook up smaller wire. Very nice terminals if you are running a powerful stereo amp.

05-10-2006, 08:37 PM	#7
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Stunning - I like the silver A-arms, really brings out the color of the engine.

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Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Glad to see it coming together. The time sure flies when you start to work on them and get a little side tracked. Like the contrast in the engine bay. Wootdog __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

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8bolt Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: COLD COUNTY Posts: 168	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! That should get the blood flowing, looks good

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05-11-2006, 09:38 AM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Contrast was created by painting everything that was black originally to Rustoleum Hammered Silver. I'm , ok, happy with it, just wish I would have taken the cab off and sent the frame and all the silver pieces out for powdercoating. Hey that can be my next project after I get it back together,,, LOL!!! Alex



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05-11-2006, 09:45 AM	#17
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: After 2 years Lil' Red has finally got a heart!!! Looks good Alex! I want to hear it run! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

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