86 Silverado Father and Son project

[mcbassin]

It's been almost a year, how's the 5.3 engine holding up?

[EightiesOnly]

Originally Posted by P-DAWG'85

I might just have to steal a few of your ideas for my build! I especially like the small fuel gauge and tac swap. ROCK ARM!!!

Thank You, that's one of my favorite additions!

Originally Posted by mcbassin

It's been almost a year, how's the 5.3 engine holding up?

It's held up awesome! I've daily driven for the year without any issues. The only thing I had to fix was the idler pulley which blew out a while back.

[joecool]

I was referred to your build by a friend,Great reading ,Thanks so much for posting it.
I am starting a 5.7 -700r4 out of a wrecked 93 fFeetwood so all your sweat will save me ,at least thats the plan.
Early on in the project your dad mentioned flashing a chip? Is this chip something that plugs in the ECM? I assume it changes timing and injector settings to help the performance some. Thanks again. Nice build .

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by joecool

I was referred to your build by a friend,Great reading ,Thanks so much for posting it.
I am starting a 5.7 -700r4 out of a wrecked 93 fFeetwood so all your sweat will save me ,at least thats the plan.
Early on in the project your dad mentioned flashing a chip? Is this chip something that plugs in the ECM? I assume it changes timing and injector settings to help the performance some. Thanks again. Nice build .

Yes there is a chip in the ECM and We did not have to reflash it.

[joecool]

thanks

[Justin@EntropyRad]

pretty sweet build..like the cluster work!

[EightiesOnly]

Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

pretty sweet build..like the cluster work!

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by iPartCars.com

Hey your project looks great...if you need any parts for it, just check out....iPartCars.com...WE DO SHIP!!!

iPartCars.com

Thanks for the kind words, not sure this isn't spamming type of comment? careful.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks for the kind words, not sure this isn't spamming type of comment? careful.

You are correct Mike, 27 post today, all saying the same thing in the build sections.
and one in the classified section.....

[mcbassin]

Update: Got the new OEM grade molding installed last night (pics later). Also, got a new windshield installed today. Great guy does it dealer wholesale prices to the public. He gave me a group rate for this truck and my burb for $230 installed. I can give his number if anyone in OK area wants info. Highly recommended pro job and I didn't have to chance breaking one! Here are the pics:

Still need to get the new chrome trim gasket insert:

Burb gets new glass: