Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual

[mcmlxix]

Is it an optical illusion or is the bed slightly higher than the cab... based on the lower body line....

It does look good... the engine bay is soooo clean...

[raull]

very nice and clean , love it !!!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Is it an optical illusion or is the bed slightly higher than the cab... based on the lower body line....

It does look good... the engine bay is soooo clean...

Rich,
It is about 3/8" higher. I'm not freaking out yet, because I have scrap wood being used for shims and the bed sides aren't bolted in tight yet.

Thanks, I'm really pleased how clean the engine bay came out. I plan on running my A/C & heater hoses under my fenders above the wheel wells in through the side cab vent.

Originally Posted by raull

very nice and clean , love it !!!

Thanks Ruall! I appreciate you following along.

[trkfrk]

Well, I got the hood sanded and buffed this past weekend. If everything goes right I should be driving my truck for the first time this weekend. I am getting my driveline and throttle cable Friday. Clutch and brakes are complete. Its still away from being finished but I can smell the pavement

[derotoreut]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Thanks, I'm really pleased how clean the engine bay came out. I plan on running my A/C & heater hoses under my fenders above the wheel wells in through the side cab vent.

Mark, I'm interested in seeing some pics of your A/C routing through the vent. I'm planning to do the same and not sure yet on how I'm going to do it. I was thinking about sealing up the vent and route them through grommets. I don't really like the idea of a bulkhead as it's just another potential leak point.

May want to get that dash pad installed. The more stuff you put in your dash, the harder it gets to put that dash pad in. Awesome work. Keep up the good job.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Well, I got the hood sanded and buffed this past weekend. If everything goes right I should be driving my truck for the first time this weekend. I am getting my driveline and throttle cable Friday. Clutch and brakes are complete. Its still away from being finished but I can smell the pavement

Your truck looks great Mark! Keep the pictures coming....So close now

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

Mark, I'm interested in seeing some pics of your A/C routing through the vent. I'm planning to do the same and not sure yet on how I'm going to do it. I was thinking about sealing up the vent and route them through grommets. I don't really like the idea of a bulkhead as it's just another potential leak point.

May want to get that dash pad installed. The more stuff you put in your dash, the harder it gets to put that dash pad in. Awesome work. Keep up the good job.

Dan, I'm a few months from purchasing my A/C but I will make sure I post some detailed pictures. If you do yours sooner let me know. Your right about the dash pad it was fun trying to get the small washers and nuts on while laying on my back with the foot pedals sticking in me lol.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Your truck looks great Mark! Keep the pictures coming....So close now

Thanks Mike.... I drove my truck for the first time yesterday and it was awesome

Check out the video: http://youtu.be/qshOraefgYk

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Thanks Mike.... I drove my truck for the first time yesterday and it was awesome

Check out the video: http://youtu.be/qshOraefgYk

Awesome!

[swamp rat]

Wow! thats a ticket getter! Well, if you drive like i do anyway. Sharp!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome!

Thanks Mike..

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Wow! thats a ticket getter! Well, if you drive like i do anyway. Sharp!

Thanks

[Richie209]

Congrats on driving it for the first time that's awesome!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by Richie209

Congrats on driving it for the first time that's awesome!

Thanks Richie! This past weekend I installed the insulated Matt inside my cab. Also had to remove my intake to replace the cam sensor and plug.. It's running really good now. My seat is getting upholstered now.

[trkfrk]

Installed 1" spacers on the rear axle.. It looks so much better. I wasn't happy with the offset of the 338's.

[trkfrk]

Pic 2

[trkfrk]

It's crazy how the red looks orange when the sunlight hits it.. I like it

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

It's crazy how the red looks orange when the sunlight hits it.. I like it

Truck looks great. bet you are loving the LS1 and 6 speed. I have a ls-2 and 6 speed in my Chevelle and LOVE IT.

Did you bite the bullet and put a cam in it yet? If not, one day you will and it will WAKE THAT BAD BOY UP.
I drove mine stock for 2 years and finally missed the lope sooo bad, I tore into it. Best money spent.
Tick performance SNS (Saturday Night Special) Stage 3. Just saying,,,,,,,,

[mcbassin]

Truck looks awesome Mark!

[CParnell]

Man your truck looks good, good job man!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Truck looks great. bet you are loving the LS1 and 6 speed. I have a ls-2 and 6 speed in my Chevelle and LOVE IT.

Did you bite the bullet and put a cam in it yet? If not, one day you will and it will WAKE THAT BAD BOY UP.
I drove mine stock for 2 years and finally missed the lope sooo bad, I tore into it. Best money spent.
Tick performance SNS (Saturday Night Special) Stage 3. Just saying,,,,,,,,

Wayne,

I haven't, but plan to later down the road. I want to enjoy it for a little first. I plan on installing an LS6 intake, upgraded heads and cam for sure. I'm really impressed how these LS's pull all the way through the RPM range and how long legged 1st and 2nd gear is.. Thanks for the info on the cam, looks like a great choice.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Truck looks awesome Mark!

Thanks Mike... Looks like your enjoying yours since finishing your build.

Originally Posted by CParnell

Man your truck looks good, good job man!

Thank You

[BenjaminEWright]

What's the offset on your rear Boss 338's?

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by BenjaminEWright

What's the offset on your rear Boss 338's?

5". Welcome to the forum.

So if you guys haven't noticed by now I like Red. I just got my seat back today and I am really excited how good it came out.

[trkfrk]

Pic 2 of seat

[BenjaminEWright]

I'm wondering if I'm going to need spacers for my Boss 338's... I've got 5.25 in the front and 5.5 in the rear with ECE 4.5/6 drop kit. Hmm. Gonna go outside and look at how my truck sits now and determine what I should do now because I never thought about it now until I saw pictures of your truck.

[mcmlxix]

love the red seat!!! no more driving on buckets!!!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by BenjaminEWright

I'm wondering if I'm going to need spacers for my Boss 338's... I've got 5.25 in the front and 5.5 in the rear with ECE 4.5/6 drop kit. Hmm. Gonna go outside and look at how my truck sits now and determine what I should do now because I never thought about it now until I saw pictures of your truck.

Ben,

I did a lot of research a few years ago before purchasing my 338's and never recall anyone installing spacers on the rear axle. It wasn't until I put my bed on and and realized the wheels looked sucked in.

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

love the red seat!!! no more driving on buckets!!!

Thanks!! Right! Lol

It was cool meeting you and hanging out last weeken Rich. I am insuring and registering Monday, so we need to Cruze the strip soon

My wife just helped me put the seat in the cab. I think she has earned a ride.