1972 SWB Build

[beaterku]

Originally Posted by HYPR

Extremely nice build with a very organized step by step. Thank you Much appreciated.
Bob

Thank you for the kind words

[beaterku]

I took the stock booster bracket apart, blasted it, painted, greased and reassembled it. Looks a whole lot better now. Also adjusted my brake light switch. It was a doubled edged sword trying to get the TCC and brake lights to work respectively with pedal travel but I think I’ve got it cracked.

[1971Stepside]

Very cool that she is alive. You are going to love driving this truck.

[beaterku]

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Very cool that she is alive. You are going to love driving this truck.

I'm so ready to take her for a drive. It's been way too long.

[Low Elco]

Congrats! Can't wait to see it on the streets!

[cornerstone]

We will need an HD go pro mounted in various places inside and outside. Perhaps a short walk around after you fire it up, and please make sure to get the exhaust note real clear when you get to the back end. May I also suggest you leave the camera on the ground about 2 feet away from the rear meats while you stomp on it leaving a giant white cloud and 2 black strips as you ride off into the distance... oh... and if you want to add music please select a classic rock song... I'm thinking "Born to be Wild".

[beaterku]

Thanks guys! There will definitely be lots of video and burnouts to go around!

[beaterku]

So I've not done a whole lot more to the truck. I ended up buying a Maganflow exhaust kit for the truck. I am going to end up modifying it quite a bit to make it fit how I like. It puts the x-pipe directly under the trans pan and the over the axle sections do not fit on a lowered truck. I am not a very good welded, so I am going to take it to a local shop to have it re-worked a little. I slammed it on with some dumps for the time being to get it aligned and tuned. I dropped it off at the alignment shop over lunch. The drive over there was really the first time it's been out in over 1.5 years. It was thrilling. It has some bugs to work out and it threw a code on the way to the shop (most likely because it is running pig rich). Anyway, it is getting there!

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[beaterku]

Took the old girl to the dyno today. He was chasing a weird issue where the MAF signal was all over the place for a second and then fine the next. Best he can tell, I don't have my inner fenders in yet, he thinks the air turbulence around the air filter is causing issues when driving. It only happens for a split second a very low speed and throttle percentage. I am going to put the fenders back in and take it back next week to see if that solves my issue.

Ok, for the number. This was a loaded dyno in 2nd gear, so the numbers are skewed. He does second gear because 3rd is almost 150mph on my setup and he didn't want to spit the driveshaft. Loaded dyno reads 15% lower.

344rwhp@5750 / 345ftlbs@4350 which translates to about 396rwhp on a dynojet. Keep in mind this is in 2nd gear, so actualy hp/tq numbers are a smidge higher. This is close to my 500hp at the crank goal.

All I can say is this thing moves out. It hardly spins the tires, squats, and goes!

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[beaterku]

I forgot to put up the latest video. I have been driving the truck periodically over the last 2 weeks. When I shortened the driveshaft, I noticed the slip yoke has a slight bit of rust on it. I figured I would run it and see what happens. It is seeping pretty good. I am going to get a new slip yoke installed this week. I have also got to take it back to my trans guy to soften the 1-2 shift. We did a stock rebuild with a HD2 kit. It is almost teeth shattering hard. I've still got to do something with the exhaust. It is ridiculously loud at idle in the cab. I am going to extend the pipes out to the rear and move the x-pipe back. I may add in some resonators to quiet it down a little. Other than that, trying to put some miles on it.

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[Low Elco]

Looks great! LSX kilr did the tune on my daily. Good guy.

[beaterku]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks great! LSX kilr did the tune on my daily. Good guy.

Thanks! Yeah, Bryan does good work. I put about 50 miles on it yesterday. The computer is learning more and more and starting to figure things out.

[TA_C10]

I've been following along with your videos man. Keep it up. I'm ready to be puckering myself.

[TA_C10]

Crazy. I just saw your blue gift to UBT on YouTube. Nice. You selling those shirts?

[beaterku]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Crazy. I just saw your blue gift to UBT on YouTube. Nice. You selling those shirts?

Not yet. I did a run of 20 last fall and gave them away to friends and family. I am planning on making another run soon. I'll keep you updated.

[cornerstone]

Just subbed to you channel, really enjoyed it all. Keep it up! I too am thoroughly ready for some serious puckerage.

[beaterku]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Just subbed to you channel, really enjoyed it all. Keep it up! I too am thoroughly ready for some serious puckerage.

Thank you for your support! Your build looks like its going to be great. 4:11 with a 6180 is going to be a burnout machine and a highway cruiser!

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by beaterku

Thank you for your support! Your build looks like its going to be great. 4:11 with a 6180 is going to be a burnout machine and a highway cruiser!

Thanks for that! I have to admit, I have second guessed my 4:11 choice a bunch. I ran the numbers and in 6th gear with my tire height it will be spinning a tad over 2200rpm at 70 MPH. It's not as low as I'd like to cruise at, mainly for the extra noise it will produce. Call me juvenile, but I hope to do my share of stomping anyone with a giant useless wing bolted on the back of their 4 door import. Plus, as my daily driver I usually just stay within a 50 mile radius, so not too many long drives.

[67C10GS]

subbd for future refrence

[beaterku]

Originally Posted by 67C10GS

subbd for future refrence

Thanks. I hope it can help you out.

[mdelosrey]

Nice build. Enjoying the videos you put up. Sorry if I missed it but what are the wheel/tire specs?
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[1971Stepside]

Going to be nice! Can't wait to hear it

[beaterku]

Me too. I am excited to hear it.

The shop sent some pictures last night. Nice and tucked.

[cornerstone]

I think that is the perfect placement for the tips! Looks awesome. I hope she quiets down enough for you now.

[beaterku]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

I think that is the perfect placement for the tips! Looks awesome. I hope she quiets down enough for you now.

I am anxious to see it in person. Part of the problem is the cab has no carpet on the back wall and no headliner. It's a bit of a steel trap in there. I do have dynomat strips on the back wall. I may put some carpet back there too. Another project.