My new project 86 Silverado

[rs74]

It looks like the spindle arm is pretty close to the rim as well. Might just be the angle.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by Sodell

Coming along well! What back spacing is on the rims? All you need now is the rear, hope you get that soon.

4 inch backspacing on the front rims, 4.5 inch on the back

[naphtali5725]

Here's the new tranny for my truck... It is the same as this one except i went with the auto valve body instead of the manual one, everything else is the same.
Comes with 2400 stall converter

http://shop.fticonverters.com/TH400-...?productId=182

[naphtali5725]

just bought BFG Radial TA's - 295-50-15 rear 245-60-15 front.
if front's are too small, i'll get wider one.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

just bought BFG Radial TA's - 295-50-15 rear 245-60-15 front.
if front's are too small, i'll get wider one.

That will look sick!!!

I think you'll be fine on the tire size typically everyone runs a 245 or 255 up front.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

That will look sick!!!

I think you'll be fine on the tire size typically everyone runs a 245 or 255 up front.

now i need my damn motor, tranny and rear end!

[rs74]

Watch out! He's on a spending spree! Just kidding. It's all going to come together real nice.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by rs74

Watch out! He's on a spending spree! Just kidding. It's all going to come together real nice.

hehehe my spending spree and donations are pretty much down to the end.

all i need is lights, dash work, and my engine, tranny, rear end, and wiring and i can be driving soon (i hope)

i'll do the body work one layer of primer at a time LOL

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

now i need my damn motor, tranny and rear end!

you'll have it soon enough young grasshopper

I'm sure your getting ancy waiting for all of it huh?

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

you'll have it soon enough young grasshopper

I'm sure your getting ancy waiting for all of it huh?

hell yeah, can't wait to hear and feel the power of that 455

Here's what i'm waiting for LOL


Olds 455 block blueprinted machined
Edelbrock heads built/setup for roller camshaft
ARP head stud kit
crankshaft ground .010/.010
the cam,rod, and main bearings
Engine balanced
ARP main stud kit
Edelbrock performer intake with a large CFM Quadrajet
new harland sharp roller rockers
new pushrods
new crankshaft balancer
new heavy duty auto tranny flex plate
new Lunati roller camshaft that doesn't require a special distributor gear
HEI distributor
new roller lifters
new HV melling pump/pickup and drive rod.
new cloyes timing set
new Wiseco forged pistons and rings
new forged h-beam rods
new gaskets
all the tins… oil pan, new valve covers for the larger rockers
new high volume water pump
any fasteners needed grade 8 bolts and washers where needed
will need some stainless headers from somewhere.
March serpentine alternator, water pump, power steering kit

whatever else LOL...

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

hell yeah, can't wait to hear and feel the power of that 455

I hear you there buddy! It's going to be lovely that's for sure! I just rode in my friends z06 that was supercharged, I may have a baby motor such as the 305 but you can bet I'm planning on supercharging that little motor get me a little whine

[X-cabsquarebody]

I found the A/C compressor, and mounting brackets for the 455. Stop and.pick them up if you still what them.
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[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by X-cabsquarebody

I found the A/C compressor, and mounting brackets for the 455. Stop and.pick them up if you still what them.
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yeah i'll come by and pick them up...thanks man!

[naphtali5725]

transmission will be here Monday

[naphtali5725]

I will start ordering all the smaller components that will make it so it's at least drivable here in the next few days.
tail light assemblies, side marker lights, headlight buckets, headlights, trim around headlights, i'm going to keep the dual tanks, so i'll get 2 new ones, i'll have to order new fuel lines, and a tank valve. I might go old school like may Dad's old Ford camper special...it had dual tanks with a brass valve behind the seat on the drivers side... when one tank got low, just switch it to the other... not sure yet, will have to see how much a electric valve is, and all that stuff... more to come

[Thomo5150]

Cool project with the 455 very different...........
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[naphtali5725]

well i ordered all this crap from LMC, LOL... I hope it's quality

Part #
37-7424 CUSTOM TAIL LIGHT SET-BLACK
36-3581 HEAVY-DUTY HEADLIGHT HARNESS
37-7409 CUSTOM SIDEMARKER LENS SET
37-4594 CUSTOM PARKLIGHT SET
36-4498 CARGO LAMP ASSEMBLY -CLEAR
38-7094 DRIP RAIL MOLDING-SS-LH
38-7095 DRIP RAIL MOLDING-SS-RH
38-7092 DRIP RAIL MLDNG RETAINR-LH
38-7093 DRIP RAIL MOLDING RETAINER-RH
38-0744 WINDOW VISOR SET-STAINLESS

[77ChevySharkBite]

Did you get the carbon fiber style tail lights? I can't think of how to really describe them but I have a visual of what they look like.

They make good stuff I got my battery tray from them I had to mess with a little to get it to line up but fits just just like the stock one no problems since!!

I finally started working on my frame!!! Woohoo!!!

Looks like you have some kickass parts coming your way can't wait!!
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[rs74]

How did all your brake lines end up fitting for inline? The ones I got from Summit where a bit short but they work.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by rs74

How did all your brake lines end up fitting for inline? The ones I got from Summit where a bit short but they work.

i'm waiting for my tires to come in tomorrow, once I have them mounted, i'll put the wheels on and plumb all the front brakes, plus, the rear end is not in yet either. it's raining too much here to even get out and do anything... sucks

[High ho silverado]

Cool project man, hope that rearend has the right bolt pattern for your wheels you have! Keep up the good work and thanks for your service!

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by High ho silverado

Cool project man, hope that rearend has the right bolt pattern for your wheels you have! Keep up the good work and thanks for your service!

yeah man, I ordered the rear bolt pattern 5x5

thanks for the thanks, it was a privilege!

[naphtali5725]

got my FTI trans and converter today, here are the specs as I know them, will post pics tomorrow...

Full manual/auto shift valve body
Race prepped stock case
Billet steel forward clutch hub
4 intermediate clutches
Raybestos waffle race clutches/steels
New direct drum rated to 800HP
Rollerized output shaft
34 element intermediate sprag
Spiral lock snap ring
High volume pump
Deep aluminum pan
High flow filter
Teflon sealing rings
2400 non lockup converter

[naphtali5725]

Updates...

Got tires, got them mounted and balanced... got the fronts bolted on...
May not be able to tell by the pics, but there is a big width difference between the 295/50's and the 245/60's...

Hopefully can get all the front steering installed, and the rest of the front end components (sway bar, shocks etc.) installed this week... slowly coming along...
should have my 9" rear in the next few days, and hopefully next week will get it and the flip kit installed... we'll see how the weather holds...

[naphtali5725]

Here are some pics of the tranny and converter too...
Have a few more items to pick up for it, the Lokar shifter and dip stick, fluid etc.