Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[solidaxel]

I like that "Marinate" much better than "Stew"!!!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by solidaxel

i like that "marinate" much better than "stew"!!!

lol

[Kabwe]

There you go OKGMC4 it took a while but your questions about the Ironworks bumper has been answered. I met the crew at a goodguys show and they are all good people. Well they had to be to put up with all my questions.lol

[ZR2RICK]

Kabwe, I see you too have an LS motor, could you post some details on the engine/trans, and on the install itself?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by mknittle

Keep up the good work you have a lot of fans

Thanks man, but I don't have any fans, they are just car and truck enthusiast like myself. I know there are a lot of people that don't like what I've done to the truck and that's cool also, but I really appreciate all the compliments.

Originally Posted by ZR2RICK

Your attention to details is what caught my interest when I first looked at your build, wonderful work! my metal working skills are where I need to improve and work like yours has inspired me to keep at it.

Thanks man I really appreciate the compliment.

Originally Posted by ZR2RICK

Kabwe, I see you too have an LS motor, could you post some details on the engine/trans, and on the install itself?

I really have not done anything but the motor mounts and transmission mount. I did buy a cam and springs kit, stand alone wiring harness, Fbody oil pan, and a couple of other odds and ins.

My engine is a 2002 5.3. I will be running it with the drive by wire and 4L60E transmission. Here are some pics of how it is mounted. I will be sure to post everything once I get started on it.

[ZR2RICK]

thanks for the pics, in the end I would have been better off building my own mounts, trying to mix and match was a pain. what does your firewall and trans tunnel clearance look like?

[ZR2RICK]

did you use the original firewall tunnel indent when you replaced the firewall sheetmetal? do you have any detail pics of the firewall work?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by ZR2RICK

did you use the original firewall tunnel indent when you replaced the firewall sheetmetal? do you have any detail pics of the firewall work?

I used the original firewall I did not make any changes to it other than to smooth it.

[FFredo]

Kabwe, I haven't posted on your build thread 'till now. But trust me I've read every word you've posted. You are doing a great job of keeping me motivated on my build. Everytime I hit a wall I take a few minutes and check out your build and get back at mine. Even though I don't have your skills your work makes me want to improve mine.
Sometimes I wish I still lived up there, I went to Inglewood elementry. I used to walk over from our house on 112th and Normandy Ave. To give you an idea how long ago that was I remember the school closing the day they killed Dr King.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by FFredo

Kabwe, I haven't posted on your build thread 'till now. But trust me I've read every word you've posted. You are doing a great job of keeping me motivated on my build. Everytime I hit a wall I take a few minutes and check out your build and get back at mine. Even though I don't have your skills your work makes me want to improve mine.
Sometimes I wish I still lived up there, I went to Inglewood elementry. I used to walk over from our house on 112th and Normandy Ave. To give you an idea how long ago that was I remember the school closing the day they killed Dr King.

Thanks man and yeah you are a true homeboy. Man 112th and Normandy that is the hood now man.lol My first apartment was on 106 and Figueroa man I can't believe I lived there you want to talk about rough.lol I grew up on 38th and Normandy also very rough.lol I was 3 when King was killed so you are not that much older.lol

Thank you for all the compliments man sometimes I really don't know what to say. I find it hard to believe that people like the truck that much it just looks like a pile of hard work that's going no where to me sometimes. But you know what they say its nothing to it but to do it, so I will keep chipping away at it.

[MrDude_1]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I find it hard to believe that people like the truck that much it just looks like a pile of hard work that's going no where to me sometimes. But you know what they say its nothing to it but to do it, so I will keep chipping away at it.

I think the reason we all like seeing what each other is doing is BECAUSE we know its hard work. You go on most automotive websites, and see what people bought or bolted on. You come to places like this to see what people have built and created. If it wasnt a pile of hard work, I wouldnt be reading this thread every time someone posts. lol


and I like the phrase "There's nothing to it but to do it." It was said to me when I bought my first car and it broke the first time. Since then, its almost become my motto for working on things.

[waybad]

sweet,, keep at it!!

[kustombrad]

Dude! The truck is looking great! Hopefully next summer we can hang out together again, but as participants instead of just spectators!
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[Kabwe]

Thanks guys.


MrDude_1,

Heres another one and older rodder told me when I was complaining about how much work it is. He said "Well young man, it wont fix itself".lol Every time I look at it I say that to myself.lol

kustombrad,

It was really nice hanging with you and Terrill Owens (Chevyrestroguy).lol But I know I will be a spectator next year, but I hope you and Chevyrestroguy are participants.

[apache200]

Thanks for the info Kabwe! I cant wait to see some primer on your truck. keep the pics coming.

[Kabwe]

You guys are welcome I love to share the little I know, so if I can be of help just ask that's why we are here to learn and share information.

apache200,

You can't wait.lol Man I want this thing in primer so bad its ridiculous. I have the cab pretty much in primer. I'm doing my best to get it done, but lately people have been asking me to help with their projects which is putting mine on hold.

[1959 Apache 3600]

My absolute favorite build thread. Amazing skills, great explanations of your methods to us wet behind the ears newbies. Terrific pictures to match.
Outstanding...

Thank You Bam!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by xpickup

Kabwe, Great job on the bed corners. It is fun to think of how much new metal that is in your truck from all the body improvements. A little here a little there and next thing you know you only have 50% of your original sheet metal. I love body mods. It sets everybodies trucks apart and personalizes each one.Keep up the great work.

Shannon

Thank you very much my friend. How are things with you? You do some amazing work yourself I love looking at your build threads.

Originally Posted by 1959 Apache 3600

My absolute favorite build thread. Amazing skills, great explanations of your methods to us wet behind the ears newbies. Terrific pictures to match.
Outstanding...

Thank You Bam!

Damn man you've just made my day. Not about the favorite build stuff because there are some pretty amazing builds and extremely talented people on this site. But what you said about explanations and methods. I've really tried to answer all questions and help as much as I can, so it feels great that you found this build helpful.

[Rods57]

You know all trouble maker aside it is really good with the numbers and steps and photos, its like the Bam book on how to fab your bed corners...nice instructions. Have you ever used a shrinking disc? i got one and am going to test it out this weekend...I will let you know how it goes.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Rods57

Have you ever used a shrinking disc? i got one and am going to test it out this weekend...I will let you know how it goes.

Yes, its a great tool. I bought a grinder just for the shrinking disc so I can just grab it and use it.

[Rods57]

Good to know, I saw them on a video and it looked like a great tool. and it was cheap too.

[W.C. RoDz]

Can't wait to get back on the sheetmetal, nice work. As always!
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[Kabwe]

Well guys I finished the mustang 2 install on that 1945 Chevy Truck this weekend now lets see if I can get something done on mine.lol I should be a really cool truck I hope I get a chance to see it finished.


I threw in engine mounts because he was a cool guy.

[Rude Dude]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Well guys I finished the mustang 2 install on that 1945 Chevy Truck this weekend now lets see if I can get something done on mine.lol I should be a really cool truck I hope I get a chance to see it finished.


I threw in engine mounts because he was a cool guy.

Motor seems a bit low will it clear the rack?

[Rude Dude]

What I meant was the steering shaft that goes to the rack