Another one underway! Meet project Savannah

[NoNeck]

We couldn't find any upper radiator brackets that we like for the FrostBite radiator. After some experimentation we made up some simple aluminum brackets from 1" x .025" bar stock. They look right at home with the aluminum radiator. We are going to change out the black mounting bolt for a chrome button top.

POP

[68bowtie]

Those look really slick, and fit very well!

[NoNeck]

Chad and I have started pulling things together for his truck now that Spring is just around the corner.

We had the bed tubs, front bed panel, rear bed panel, grille, and tailgate media blasted last week and delivered to the body shop for initial primer/sealer.

While we were at it they blasted the parking light housings and I detailed them and bagged them for reassembly.

The wood bed sills and front splash apron were blasted then powder coated GM Satin Black. They turned out nice.

The original Bowties shine pretty good after a little polishing.

Chad has chosen African Mahogany Sepele exotic wood for the bed floor. It has a nice grain and color and planes really smooth.

Truck is scheduled to go to body shop for prep and paint in a few weeks. Stay tuned!

POP

[nlped]

Phenomenal!!! Hope y’all keep plugging away at it.

[NoNeck]

Originally Posted by nlped

Phenomenal!!! Hope y’all keep plugging away at it.

Thanks Carter. Good to hear from you.

[cericd]

Looking great guys! Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

[omodified]

Originally Posted by NoNeck

Nothing like an awesome set of Doug's 1-7/8" Full Length Headers bolted to those Gibbons Motorsports Heads. That 6.0 will like all that extra air flow.

POP

I just read through your build and it is coming along very nicely. Are these headers polished stainless or coated? I really like the fit on those. Keep it up!

[NoNeck]

We finished installing the MSD Coils on the engine today and started connecting the steam ports. We will be adding an ICT Low Mount Alternator Bracket, pulleys and a 2002 Camaro SS belt tensioner to match the Camaro SS water pump.

One day at a time...

POP

[NoNeck]

It's been a while since we posted progress on the truck. It's been busy and hot here in Tennessee but we are getting a few things done.

We are changing to ICT brackets on the front of the engine to lower the Alternator and raise the Power Steering pump. The lines to the pump were amost touching the frame so this will fix that problem.

We ordered a new AC Delco Alternator and Lares Power Steering pump for a 2000 Camaro Z28 LS1. These are required to work with the ICT brackets.

We installed a new Power Steering pulley and it looks really nice.

Our 6.0L block doesn't have the third threaded hole where the Camaro Alternator bolts up so we ordered an ICT Drill Template to locate, drill and tap the hole. That's next on our list. Then bolt everything up and measure for a serpentine belt.

Stay tuned...

POP

[nlped]

Nice, as always.

[NoNeck]

Using some trick ICT brackets, Chad and I drilled the hole in the block and mounted the new Camaro Alternator today. We also mounted the new Lares Camaro Power Steering pump to finish up the front of the engine.

Now we need to string the accessory pulleys to get a measurement for a Serpentine Belt. Getting closer...

POP

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks good..

[NoNeck]

It's been awhile since we have been on the site. Life sometimes gets in the way of living. Tinkering around on these classic old trucks is my idea of living, so we have made a little paint progress.
The truck is in the Paint Shop and after almost a year there has been some paint applied. I will get some photos of the progress there soon.
We picked up some small parts from the Media Blaster and they are now finished in the Silver that Chad chose for the truck. I think it is a new Volkswagen Silver Pearl Metallic.
Here are a few pieces we picked up today.

POP

[TexasLS1]

Awesome, nice to see the update!

[NoNeck]

More progress in the paint booth...

POP

[CC69Rat]

Looks great Pop !! I cant wait for it to be all together.

Dad mentioned the color, it is Volkswagen 'Pyrite Silver Metallic' It is s smoky silver in the right light, but it has some 'pop' to it when the light hits it. I cant wait to see it in the sun. The interior will be blue, I have a set of Snowden LB buckets just waiting to go in it. Blue carpet, door panels, etc. I just wanted something different. I will probably go with Raceline Element, with a grey / Titanium color center. The bed wood is a natural mahogany color. It be interesting .. stay tuned.

[Getter-Done]

Great work on your Truck.

Do you plan to attend the SETN show this year?

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice!

[zicc1835]

beautiful

[72 tigger]

Sweet!

[NoNeck]

We finished up the new stainless hoops, NOS parking light lenses and a blue Bow tie to complete the grille. Turned out pretty nice.

Chad received his beautiful custom made Snowden Bucket Seats and man are they awesome! I will let him fill in the details on the seats. He also got one of Snowden's Seat Brackets to mount the seats.

We also mocked the front bumper up to start aligning parts for the upcoming body mounting. Hopefully it will be out of paint soon.

POP

[CC69Rat]

We're getting closer finally. The cab and front clip are in final prime, almost ready for sealer and color / clear. My painter is good but hes particular. In all fairness I asked him for his best work so I cant push him on it. Its hard to keep good help anymore so I've just been trying to be patient.

All the wiring from PSI is here now, I got everything under the hood and customizations from PSI. Upgraded wire loom, fan relays, grounds, ECM, fuse block, trans etc.

Gen 5 Vintage Air sure fit kit. Side mount compressor with the brackets

Dakota Digital RTX, BIM Module and Pop got us a new outer dash bezel.

AAW full chassis harness

Its coming together, stay tuned. I hope to have the cab and front clip back over on the 67 chassis by spring time. Ill have the 69 swb chassis for sale soon if you know of anyone who needs it.

[zicc1835]

looking forward to some pictures when you can

[CC69Rat]

Truck is in the booth! We should have color the first of the week. Ill post some pics as soon as I can.

[nlped]

Awesome