"52 3600/3100"

[dsraven]

Been there with broken bolts. A cobalt reverse drill bit works sometimes and when it works really good it unscrews the broken bolt.

[Mains52]

Alright well 2023 driving didn't happen but I am on the path to goodguys in desmoines. It wont look pretty as I am not doing any body or paint as of right now, But its literally days before I roll this thing out of the drive on its own.
Update: In the last few months I have.....
Rebuilt custom motor mounts.

Completed the drivetrain.

Have ran the engine in the truck. Would post a video but everyone has heard an ls.

Kilmat and put some temporary carpet in.

Rebuilt rear drums.

Built an exhaust

Installed the seat.

Installed the shift linkage.

Built a hidden switch panel enclosure.

made a ecm bracket for under the dash.

Installed the tailgate along with a GM seatbelt latch for the tail gate.

Upcoming Priority List:

Build and route brake lines

Hook up Trans cooler lines

Fix leaky fuel pump fitting.

Install Glass

Finish wiring

Build custom inner bed frame to accommodate my fuel cell.

TEST DRIVE

THE to do list is getting smaller after almost 9 years. It might finally happen.

[Modsqaud69]

Looking good! I want to see a picture of the tailgate seat belt latch. Rob

[Mains52]

Originally Posted by Modsqaud69

Looking good! I want to see a picture of the tailgate seat belt latch. Rob

Here ya go. Learned it from Stacey David on TRUCKS. I can't remember if it was Copperhead or another chevy build he did.

[Mains52]

I DID IT

I drove my truck out of the shop this past weekend and it was one of the most rewarding things ever. 2 months ahead of goodguys so I can try to finish it up and do some shakedowns before doing a 6 hr round trip in it.
My wifes android sending the video to my iphone is terrible but Ill include the link to my FB post.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/94E...ibextid=WC7FNe

[Tempest67]

Congratulations !

first drives are always a great feeling

[Shifty One]

Excellent!