Project Beatrix

[boostedc10]

Just some random pictures of where she sits today. Still working on the cab, and bed. On top of getting my fuel system buttoned up and turbo manifold built. Like a never ending list of things to do!!!!







My buddy that painted my valve covers thought it would be funny to metal flake the inside of them!!!

[Jason7121]

Looks great keep up the good work

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Looks great keep up the good work

Thanks Jason!

[knomadd]

Engine looks good!

[boostedc10]

Thanks Duane, hopefully I will have the cab finished before the spring and ready for some paint to make it look as nice as yours!!!

[mooseknuckles]

WOW! that's awesome work. you're running a 4l80e? how long is your front drive shaft? mine looks like it's going to be very short as well...

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

WOW! that's awesome work. you're running a 4l80e? how long is your front drive shaft? mine looks like it's going to be very short as well...

Thanks Moose. Ya it's an 80e 2.5 diameter shafts. Front is about 17.5 inches and rear is 35 inches. The slip yoke is an out 6 inches. Works perfect for my setup.

[mcbassin]

Awesome work Brandon! This puppy is gonna be too nice to drive

[boostedc10]

Thanks Mike, trying to get this thing in paint by late spring so I can actually enjoy it!!

[MMcMasters]

I love how everything is so clean and sanitary..You do very nice work!!

[boostedc10]

Thanks Mike, its my OCD kicking in hard on this project!

[Bennett68C10]

Wow that motor and trans look amazing Brandon, love the detail.

[boostedc10]

Thanks Keith. You back on your feet again?

[Dieselwrencher]

I really like the contrast there. That is funny on the metal flake.

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I really like the contrast there. That is funny on the metal flake.

Thanks Ryan. Ya my friends all think they are comedians, started with little d!cks cut out in my fuel cell and now twinkle paint in my valve covers. One thing is for sure if this thing was ever stolen I could prove its mine really quick with all the hidden stuff my friends have been doing.

[Jason7121]

Your friends sound like my friends do ����

[knomadd]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Thanks Ryan. Ya my friends all think they are comedians, started with little d!cks cut out in my fuel cell and now twinkle paint in my valve covers. One thing is for sure if this thing was ever stolen I could prove its mine really quick with all the hidden stuff my friends have been doing.

At least they're hidden and not out in the open. It's pretty funny how friends show their appreciation at times.

Oh, and thanks for your help with the wiring on my swap. You've been my biggest help and I appreciate all of your guidance.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Thanks Keith. You back on your feet again?

Yeah, been rehabbing the knee for the past 2 months. Had a minor setback but not a big deal. Haven't been able to work on the truck yet, hopefully soon. Thanks for asking.

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Your friends sound like my friends do ����

Good to hear, I thought I was the only one with a55holes friends

Originally Posted by knomadd

At least they're hidden and not out in the open. It's pretty funny how friends show their appreciation at times.

Oh, and thanks for your help with the wiring on my swap. You've been my biggest help and I appreciate all of your guidance.

This is true and trust me I will pay each and everyone of them back eventually No problem with the wiring stuff, plenty have helped me on the boards its only right I pay it back somehow.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Yeah, been rehabbing the knee for the past 2 months. Had a minor setback but not a big deal. Haven't been able to work on the truck yet, hopefully soon. Thanks for asking.

Man 2 months would drive me nuts but i'm sure the end result will be worth it.

[kehstr]

Cool build! subscribed!

[boostedc10]

Started buttoning up so little things on the truck this weekend while the weather was abnormally nice here in Michigan.

Had a buddy come by and help me get my fuel lines started. Feed is done and return will be done today. 5/8 feed and 1/2 return.




Also dropped the pressure in my power steering pump to work with the Mustang II rack using the Borgeson kit.




Stock washer on the bottom, Borgeson on the top


Got the pump back on the block and made 2 AN lines for the feed and return.



Also started rebuilding my vent windows. This is what I started with. Pretty beat up, lower pivot was broken on one frame and the glass in both was from the 68-72 trucks.



Fixed the frames and had them powder coated also ordered the Precision seals from GMC Pauls.





Now I am just waiting for the glass shop to finish cutting the new glass to finish them up. The seals weren't fun but with a little patience they went in. I will say that the tool for the factory rivets that comes with the kit is only useful for the hinge rivet. The flat seal where the rest of the rivets are doesn't allow you to get a good hit on them because it is too wide. I ended up cheating and used pop rivets for this piece as I am not concerned with look over function

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by kehstr

Cool build! subscribed!

Thanks for following along kehstr.

[69short]

Can I ask where you bought the valve covers? Did you have to do any modifications to them?

[boostedc10]

I bought them through Summit.

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/amd...uBMaApIT8P8HAQ

As for modifications I added an oil fill bung and cap and 2 -6an fittings for the pcv system. If you want more info let me know.

[mcbassin]

Everything looks great Brandon!