Redaddiction's Official Build Thread

[Redaddiction]

Well it is time I started my build thread. First a little history on my truck, it was purchased about 5 years ago by my dad. I convinced him that we needed a work truck and found this one in the local paper. We went out to see it a few days later and drove it home. After that we have used it for all of our work around the house and home depot runs.

After high school I graduated then decided I would join the Marine Corps with a buddy. He went active and I went reserves and have been home for awhile and decided that instead of buying a new truck with a huge payment and higher insurance I would just build the old work truck. After some convincing of my dad I have now acquired the truck and the fun will start. Here are a few pictures of what I am starting with.







The plans for the build are 5.3/4l60e dropmember with c4 front suspension and coilovers and alot of body work. I will get into more detail with my later pictures along with updates on the parts I have already received.

[OlChev67]

cool

[shifty]

I'll be keeping an eye on this one!!

[BACKYARD88]

Updates?










Just kidding. Sounds like a cool build. I'll be watching!

[Redaddiction]

You asked for updates here you go. These are the pictures of the motor/tranny. I am sending the check out today and hopefully have it here after finals. It is a 5.3/4l60e out of a 2004 silverado, it does have fly by wire which I intend on using and has less than 20k miles on it. I ended up paying 1400 for it complete minus pcm.

[BACKYARD88]

Awesome. Seems to be alot of FI builds popping up latley. Makes me envious.

[randomhero472]

on the right track... im pondering the 5.3L as well, keep us updated

[SactoJim]

Where does everyone keep getting these great deals on these motors?

[Redaddiction]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Where does everyone keep getting these great deals on these motors?

I put up a wtb thread on ls1tech.com Just hold out and you will find one for cheap. Also you can by it piece by piece for cheaper if you have more patience.

[Redaddiction]

Ok thanks to the blazer tank on the cheap thread I now have a fuel tank. Since I am going fuel injected I need a different setup in the tank. So here is what I am going to do.

I had a 96 impala tank with a everything I need so I basically took out the drop in pump and pickup tube and then cut out the baffle in the bottom of the tank. I am going to cut open a hole in my new tank to mount the baffle in the bottom them weld the ring to mount the drop in pump. The new pump will then bolt to the ring like it did on the impala tank. I hope this makes sense here are a few pictures I will be cutting the blazer tank later this week and will have more updated pictures.

Here is the blazer tank


Here is the baffle pickup tube and ring I cut out of the plastic stock impala tank.



Here is the pump next to the blazer tank showing how it's nearly the perfect height.


That is all I have now I have some more updates coming later with a few surprise parts.

[Crank]

Semper Fi bro, wish I could be at home with a project, but instead i'm sittin here at New River with no place to put a project Keep us updated
Brandon

[krue]

Looks like you're rolling with it!

[Redaddiction]

Originally Posted by Crank

Semper Fi bro, wish I could be at home with a project, but instead i'm sittin here at New River with no place to put a project Keep us updated
Brandon

I feel sorry for you I spent 3 months at Camp Johson and that was the most boring 3 months of my life. Having to take a taxi everyone was really bad. Are you stationed there or just in mos school?

[Redaddiction]

Originally Posted by krue

Looks like you're rolling with it!

Yes I am rolling with it for sure. Here is a teaser for the front suspension. It has been payed for now I am just waiting for the goods to get here.

[Crank]

I was here for MOS school from Oct-Dec, but after a while I went and got my truck from KY, so i could drive everywhere, I knew I would get stationed here anyway, cuz I work on Ospreys and this is currently their only duty station. I HATE IT HERE! but hey, 3 1/2 more years and I'm goin home, I just had to sign a damn 5 year contract! STUPID
Brandon

[itsmike2k]

I have that same impala sending unit and baffel in my tank, let me say that is one expensive sending unit if it goes bad.. I've went through the original and one junkyard one and my truck isnt even done .. I checked on new ones and their like 200.00 new w/o the pump and the pump is another 100.00. Looks like its going to be a fun project.. how are you puttiong the c4 suspension on?

[Redaddiction]

I am using the porterbuilt dropmember. I am saving up for it now it will be my next big purchase.

[faribran]

Did you already install the tank in your truck?? If so would you please post the pictures and info, I'm using the same tank and am struggling for ideas on how to mount.

[65-72 chevytoys]

Originally Posted by Redaddiction

Yes I am rolling with it for sure. Here is a teaser for the front suspension. It has been payed for now I am just waiting for the goods to get here.

is that a C4 front suspenson.

[Redaddiction]

Originally Posted by 65-72 chevytoys

is that a C4 front suspenson.

Yes it is, it is off a 94. I am going with a static drop though and coilovers. I do not want bags this truck will be driven hard.

[65-72 chevytoys]

I am going to have to watch this thread close those are some sweet parts for a cool truck. I cant wait to see it finished.

[Redaddiction]

Alright, went to the shop to work on the truck but ended up just installing my life and cleaning up some. I did do a little work on the truck on monday which was just painting the wheels. Here is a picture. I will have alot more updates this weekend when I get through this week of school.

[Redaddiction]

We have a new update the 600 little leds showed up today. I will get pictures tonight when I hopefully get some time to start making my new taillights and reverse lights.

[Redaddiction]

Alright, I finally installed my ECE 6'' rear drop, super track bar and shock relocator kit. Let's just say it was super easy to install. I had no trouble following the directions so I didn't take very many pictures. I am having trouble loading my pictures on to webshots so I am just going to put up the picture of the truck after I finished.

The other good news is my c4 suspension arrived and I have almost saved enough money for a dropmember by porterbuilt. Once I get that I will be installing the parts outside of the truck including the ls1(5.3) and then trying to swap it all over in one day.

Please ignore my front end being a little higher than the rear I either need to get drop spindles or install the new suspension asap to get the front down more.

[Aarons72s]

You are off to a great start. Looking good man.