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Old 07-02-2010, 01:15 PM   #1
JimZ
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JimZ 65 short project

I've owned this truck for 30 years. It is a Custom Cab, wide window, short bed fleet-side, originally with a 283 and 4-spd on floor (someone added later). Found a bad wire under the dash one day in August 2008 and decided to rebuild the whole truck now that I was retired. This is my first project, learning on the fly. Prior to this, my expertise was oil changes and spark plugs. Here are the details so far:
The engine is a GM Generation IV LS3 6.2 liter (376ci) rated at 430 hp and 426 lb torque. It is fully computer controlled, coil on plug, 6 bolt main, fuel injected, has a drive-by-wire accelerator (not a Toyota product), and is all aluminum. Other accessories include a 1 wire alternator, permanent magnet gear reduction high-torque starter, serpentine belt drive and a 7 cylinder continuously variable a/c compressor.
The rear axle is a 12 bolt GM with Auburn posit-traction and 3.07 gear ratio. I removed the gas tank from behind the seat and installed an aluminum tank in the rear.
The transmission is a GM 4L80E 4spd automatic with a .75 overdrive. It is fully electronic and is controlled by a computer. The frame and suspension has been disassembled, blasted and powder coated. Every bolt and bushing replaced.
Front disk brakes are 12" drilled and slotted. The rims are 15" Cragar S/S, a classic 60's look. They are mounted with 275/60 R15's on the rear and 245/60 R15 on the front. Strange Engineering Chrome Moly drive shaft with Spicer 1350 series yokes and u-joints. My brake and fuel lines are an unusual tubing called "Cunifer" which is a copper/nickel; alloy tubing that can be hand formed and is virtually corrosion proof. Working on installing a Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum a/c and too many other things going on.
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