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Thesilverfox · 06-06-2020, 11:08 PM

it Took a while but I’m almost done.

Thesilverfox · 06-06-2020, 11:38 PM

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**joedoh** · 06-07-2020, 01:09 AM

that came out beautifully. if I go back to page one, it looks just like what you were going for. really the only thing you have left is to find a box for that gmc grille and send it to me

84blaze · 06-10-2020, 08:53 AM

I like how youve hidden your computer and other electrical components under the seat. How do you plan to secure it all down? Will it be secured directly through the floor?

Thesilverfox · 06-10-2020, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84blaze

I like how youve hidden your computer and other electrical components under the seat. How do you plan to secure it all down? Will it be secured directly through the floor?

yes, the rubber is secured with metal under it and it will be bolted to the floor. I used 1/2” thick floor mat.

**youngrodder** · 06-10-2020, 11:14 AM

Looks great....Nice build..

Marc

NorCalGal · 06-10-2020, 12:53 PM

I love this truck

Thesilverfox · 06-10-2020, 04:19 PM

Took a while but got driveline angle and alignment done. Challenging for air ride system.

Thesilverfox · 06-10-2020, 07:29 PM

Started off with these figures.

**Rickysnickers** · 06-10-2020, 08:48 PM

What is the electrical gadget tied into the upper four link bar?

Thesilverfox · 06-10-2020, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

What is the electrical gadget tied into the upper four link bar?

Ride height potentiometer from Airlift performance system. There is one per wheel.

**Rickysnickers** · 06-11-2020, 10:08 AM

Oh, ok.

Thesilverfox · 06-11-2020, 07:20 PM

Started on the tubs. Got some trailer wheel fenders and started chopping.

Thesilverfox · 06-12-2020, 08:07 PM

More tub work and found out my steering column adapter was dragging on the column after torquing it so had to machine it. I don’t think I’ve ever had any aftermarket product fit perfectly from factory on this truck.

dsraven · 06-12-2020, 09:15 PM

that really sucks. I feel so sorry for you.getting all that work done on on a nice clean well laid out underside....kidding.nice work. hope you're driving this summer. I have so much to do I think it will be next year for me. I've been saying that for too many years. gotta drop the ball on some stuff and just get'er done.
with a 4 link, do you not want your trans down the same angle as your pinion up? with leaf springs there is some latitude to allow for spring flex etc. wouldn't want a vibration. easy enough to fix if you do have a prob though.

Thesilverfox · 06-12-2020, 09:29 PM

Well I thought so too but the pro hotrodders around my neck of the woods swear by the 1degree difference for torque pinion lift. Ill try it out and see, easy enough to fix as you said, one turn on the top link.

**joedoh** · 06-14-2020, 04:19 PM

nice work on the tubs! I like how you made the tub smaller, I usually buy one tub and cut it in half, one piece for each side. haha. then take the piece I cut out of the bed sides and use them to close out the tub.

Thesilverfox · 10-22-2020, 08:27 PM

So got my truck on the road and reliable this summer. Truck runs great and is awesome.

DSCF8987 by Michael D, on Flickr

DSCF9015.jpg by Michael D, on Flickr

Untitled by Michael D, on Flickr

**youngrodder** · 10-23-2020, 08:52 AM

It runs as good as it looks then...that being awesome.

Well done.

Marc

Thesilverfox · 10-23-2020, 10:10 AM

Truck was "done at the end of August and then I could not get the engine to run properly. The "ran great when parked engine " when I bought it turns out was full of contamination in the oil passages and the lifters spools/pistons were seized. So I decided completely rebuild it myself in September. Now its better than new. Just got a tune on it a couple of weeks ago and it runs very well.

62154464635__C58CF8B1-202A-49D5-AF25-DDC0D2B17958 by Michael D, on Flickr

IMG_1026-preview by Michael D, on Flickr

IMG_1028-preview by Michael D, on Flickr

IMG_1031-preview by Michael D, on Flickr

IMG_1034-preview by Michael D, on Flickr

Untitled by Michael D, on Flickr

**youngrodder** · 10-23-2020, 10:20 AM

Sorry you had this setback. That is why I bought a running driving Camaro for my LS1 swap. I didn't trust a stranger selling an LS that is "low mile" and "runs great"....

Glad you are putting miles on it.

Marc

**mongocanfly** · 10-23-2020, 10:28 AM

Truck turned out great..!!...it just has "the look"

Thesilverfox · 10-23-2020, 10:36 AM

Thanks guys, I had a vision when I bought the truck and i turned out exactly as i wanted.

I hadn't rebuilt an engine for a few years so it was good practice. LS engines are remarkable. There was no wear what so ever in the cylinder bores, still within new specs. My mind was blown. I will buy another wrecker LS eventually but will budget rebuild parts and time when I do depending where i get it from. The truck tune is a mild 375 HP and 375 ft/lbs. The truck is super light so it's got lots of jam.

With the Ridetech and TCI setup, it drives like a new vehicle and handles very well. Minimal body roll in the corners. I kept the original bench seat to keep the original look so it's pretty entertaining in corners.

I get lots of thumbs up when I drive it.

Thesilverfox · 10-23-2020, 11:17 AM

From this

_DSC6277 by Michael D, on Flickr

_DSC6381 by Michael D, on Flickr

To this, 4 years later.

DSCF9023.jpg by Michael D, on Flickr

**youngrodder** · 10-23-2020, 12:18 PM

That rear bumper must have weighted 300 lbs...

Marc

06-06-2020, 11:08 PM	#76
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build it Took a while but I’m almost done. Attached Images Last edited by Thesilverfox; 06-06-2020 at 11:29 PM.

06-06-2020, 11:38 PM	#77
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build More Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 06-07-2020 at 12:35 AM.

06-07-2020, 01:09 AM	#78
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build that came out beautifully. if I go back to page one, it looks just like what you were going for. really the only thing you have left is to find a box for that gmc grille and send it to me __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-10-2020, 08:53 AM	#79
84blaze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 298	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build I like how youve hidden your computer and other electrical components under the seat. How do you plan to secure it all down? Will it be secured directly through the floor? __________________ 1953 Chevrolet 1300: S10 frame swap/ GSI Backhalf/ 6.0LSX 1984 S10 Blazer: 6.0L LQ4 Swap FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @84blaze

06-10-2020, 11:14 AM	#81
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Looks great....Nice build.. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

06-10-2020, 12:53 PM	#82
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build I love this truck __________________ Jan's 53

06-10-2020, 04:19 PM	#83
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Took a while but got driveline angle and alignment done. Challenging for air ride system. Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 06-10-2020 at 11:28 PM.

06-10-2020, 07:29 PM	#84
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Started off with these figures. Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 06-10-2020 at 08:33 PM.

06-10-2020, 08:48 PM	#85
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,058	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build What is the electrical gadget tied into the upper four link bar?

06-11-2020, 10:08 AM	#87
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,058	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Oh, ok.

06-11-2020, 07:20 PM	#88
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Started on the tubs. Got some trailer wheel fenders and started chopping. Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 06-11-2020 at 10:45 PM.

06-12-2020, 08:07 PM	#89
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build More tub work and found out my steering column adapter was dragging on the column after torquing it so had to machine it. I don’t think I’ve ever had any aftermarket product fit perfectly from factory on this truck. Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003

06-12-2020, 09:15 PM	#90
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,323	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build that really sucks. I feel so sorry for you.getting all that work done on on a nice clean well laid out underside....kidding.nice work. hope you're driving this summer. I have so much to do I think it will be next year for me. I've been saying that for too many years. gotta drop the ball on some stuff and just get'er done. with a 4 link, do you not want your trans down the same angle as your pinion up? with leaf springs there is some latitude to allow for spring flex etc. wouldn't want a vibration. easy enough to fix if you do have a prob though.

06-12-2020, 09:29 PM	#91
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Well I thought so too but the pro hotrodders around my neck of the woods swear by the 1degree difference for torque pinion lift. Ill try it out and see, easy enough to fix as you said, one turn on the top link. Last edited by Thesilverfox; 06-12-2020 at 09:35 PM.

06-14-2020, 04:19 PM	#92
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build nice work on the tubs! I like how you made the tub smaller, I usually buy one tub and cut it in half, one piece for each side. haha. then take the piece I cut out of the bed sides and use them to close out the tub. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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10-22-2020, 08:27 PM	#93
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build So got my truck on the road and reliable this summer. Truck runs great and is awesome. DSCF8987 by Michael D, on Flickr DSCF9015.jpg by Michael D, on Flickr Untitled by Michael D, on Flickr Untitled by Michael D, on Flickr __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 10-23-2020 at 10:27 AM.

10-23-2020, 08:52 AM	#94
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build It runs as good as it looks then...that being awesome. Well done. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-23-2020, 10:10 AM	#95
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Truck was "done at the end of August and then I could not get the engine to run properly. The "ran great when parked engine " when I bought it turns out was full of contamination in the oil passages and the lifters spools/pistons were seized. So I decided completely rebuild it myself in September. Now its better than new. Just got a tune on it a couple of weeks ago and it runs very well. 62154464635__C58CF8B1-202A-49D5-AF25-DDC0D2B17958 by Michael D, on Flickr IMG_1026-preview by Michael D, on Flickr IMG_1028-preview by Michael D, on Flickr IMG_1031-preview by Michael D, on Flickr IMG_1034-preview by Michael D, on Flickr Untitled by Michael D, on Flickr Untitled by Michael D, on Flickr __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 10-23-2020 at 10:25 AM.

10-23-2020, 10:20 AM	#96
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Sorry you had this setback. That is why I bought a running driving Camaro for my LS1 swap. I didn't trust a stranger selling an LS that is "low mile" and "runs great".... Glad you are putting miles on it. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-23-2020, 10:28 AM	#97
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10-23-2020, 10:36 AM	#98
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build Thanks guys, I had a vision when I bought the truck and i turned out exactly as i wanted. I hadn't rebuilt an engine for a few years so it was good practice. LS engines are remarkable. There was no wear what so ever in the cylinder bores, still within new specs. My mind was blown. I will buy another wrecker LS eventually but will budget rebuild parts and time when I do depending where i get it from. The truck tune is a mild 375 HP and 375 ft/lbs. The truck is super light so it's got lots of jam. With the Ridetech and TCI setup, it drives like a new vehicle and handles very well. Minimal body roll in the corners. I kept the original bench seat to keep the original look so it's pretty entertaining in corners. I get lots of thumbs up when I drive it. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003 Last edited by Thesilverfox; 10-23-2020 at 10:50 AM.

10-23-2020, 11:17 AM	#99
Thesilverfox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 67	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build From this _DSC6277 by Michael D, on Flickr _DSC6381 by Michael D, on Flickr To this, 4 years later. DSCF9023.jpg by Michael D, on Flickr __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711003

10-23-2020, 12:18 PM	#100
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build That rear bumper must have weighted 300 lbs... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

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