Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[Kabwe]

I got the frame repainted.

Here is the push rod connection to the brake pedal I had to fab up the mount for the brake pedal.

[hotrod1]

Looks Great!! You went with a flat or semi gloss this time instead of the gloss? Any reason, or just preference?

[Kim57]

Real nice Bam.
Kim

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Looks Great!! You went with a flat or semi gloss this time instead of the gloss? Any reason, or just preference?

Just preference. I wanted a satin black but all they had was flat black and I like it.

[BC Toy chest]

Looks good just saw it on Flickr, I'll have to grab the pics and do an update on my Bam build page along with mine and Donnies build , good job , I like that flat black, it came out gr8. I need to get over there soon and get a few more pics, I sure you won't mind

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Looks good just saw it on Flickr, I'll have to grab the pics and do an update on my Bam build page along with mine and Donnies build , good job , I like that flat black, it came out gr8. I need to get over there soon and get a few more pics, I sure you won't mind

Nope you stay on your side of the fence and I'll stay on my side.

Tony can come by because I need him to help me get the cab back on the frame. You can't help with that so stay on your side of the fence.lol

[BC Toy chest]

Com' on that aint the way to treat the only friend u got... OHH SORRY I mean u the only friend I have who else am I going to be able to pester?

[blue57]

Looks good. Glad to see you back on it

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Com' on that aint the way to treat the only friend u got... OHH SORRY I mean u the only friend I have who else am I going to be able to pester?

LMAO!!!

Bam where did you find that connecting rod that's on the bottom of your brake pedal?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Bam where did you find that connecting rod that's on the bottom of your brake pedal?

I got it from jegs. It does not come with the clevis. It has 3/8 -21 female and 3/8 -21 male on the other end. Its about 9 inches long but I had to cut it down and drill and tap it to fit my application.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I got it from jegs. It does not come with the clevis. It has 3/8 -21 female and 3/8 -21 male on the other end. Its about 9 inches long but I had to cut it down and drill and tap it to fit my application.

Thanks sir, I need something like that for my carb linkage. Also let BC come by and take pics, that way were all up to date on what your doing.

[BC Toy chest]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Thanks sir, I need something like that for my carb linkage. Also let BC come by and take pics, that way were all up to date on what your doing.

...yes I agree with VDOG let me come over , on one condition you don't let your dog loose on me again

[VDOG]

Alright BAM, Back to work.

[Tuned55]

Looking pretty Awesome Bam!!! I' haven't been in here for quit some time Looks like you've been BUSY

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I got the frame repainted.

Here is the push rod connection to the brake pedal I had to fab up the mount for the brake pedal.

Nice work here Bam - thats the way Im gonna have to reconfigure mine too as the m/c with the hydro-booster hits my trans x-member. It was becoming a head scratcher for me....

Your work gives people ideas and the where-with-all to re-fab stuff that just doesnt fit this new "Bolt-on Accessory" world we live in... THANK YOU!!!

[murd969]

Your build is looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[VDOG]

Dang I just notice your running a hydroboost.

[Kabwe]

I been a very busy over the last year. I remodeled the entire house with an addition. The wife told me while we are at it to build a workshop for my tools that way only my cars where in the garage. We also added a driveway between the garage and the new workshop, a fence that sections off my part of the yard from hers.lol
I been a very busy over the last year. I remodeled the entire house with an addition. The wife told me while we are at it to build a workshop for my tools that way only my cars where in the garage. We also added a driveway between the garage and the new workshop, a fence that sections off my part of the yard from hers.lol

I had my handy man build the structure and I did all the electrical and drywall.






I used Gladiator rails and cabinets. I love the rail system for storing my tools and misc.



I also could not resist buying a new toy I caught on sell, a new miller mig.

[Kabwe]

I after doing the shed I was tired of sanding due to installing all the drywall and stuff. So I decided to focus my attention on the LS engine. It was sitting so long that I just want to rebuild it. I bored it to a 5.7 and added 5.7 flattop pistons, and TSP 228r cam, and ARP rod bolts, other than that the rotating assembly is stocked.
Bare block when it came back from the machine shop

Machine shop check list.

Rotating Assembly right before I installed it.

Engine back together. Oh I also brought some used 243 heads of ebay and had them rebuilt also.

Other things I did was paint the valve the same color as the trucks and found some aftermarket coil brackets that I like way better than the OEM ones and headers.

Ready to fire it up for the first time. I only let it run a little while due to no radiator. My setup is a engine dolly I made, along with a front that is removable. It just slides into the legs of the dolly. For gas I used Lawn Mower gas tank that I modified for a return line, PSI wiring harness and basic tune (still have to have it tuned for the cam), external fuel pump, corvette filter regulator, and drive by wire.




Here is a link to a short video of it running. I only let it run for a short time due to no radiator. It sounds pretty good. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bam55/...7670272808501/

[gotmotors]

Outstanding sir! Well you have been busy!!! Very nice, very, very nice.



Can't get the video to play. But you know I'm technically challenged.

[slammed57]

Hey bam, Glad things are goin good for you, motor sounds good and nice work shop you got

[Rods57]

Nice tool Room, glad to see you are back on the truck too.

[hotrod1]

Hey Bam

Good to see you back here.

[lowrodderchev]

looks great luv my LS motor so far glad to see you back

[Roadkill58]

Nice work on the workshop, and engine.

Good to see you back. I understand "busy".