71 Chevy LWB Transformation

[derrickmanx1]

Originally Posted by MJs69CST

Nice!!

Thanks a bunch. I finally made it to the 2nd page!!! LOL.

[67cheby]

nice wheels and tires !

[derrickmanx1]

Thanks, I sure liked the way they looked. I'm doing a hot rod black truck so I hope they work out good. Now I just get to make them work. Well I've been pushed back on the dyno again. It's not a big deal right now cause i'm stuck at work in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. So he will dyno it friday and send me the results. As soon as I know something i'll post it. CPP finally got my axle perches, bilstein shocks and lowering blocks w/u-bolts to me. I'll be ready to mock up the engine, trans and rear-end when I get home so I can finish the frame, driveshaft and exhaust. FUN FUN FUN!!!! I really do like it.

[derrickmanx1]

I'm hoping to be done in march or april so I can shake it down before june.

[derrickmanx1]

Well its dyno day!!! I hope it all goes well today. We'll know something this afternoon. I'm so ready for this.

[derrickmanx1]

Well maybe today on the dyno. The engine builder got it on the dyno friday and had something come up. I'm not in a big rush just excited.

[derrickmanx1]

More pictures.

[414banger]

if you dont mind me asking how much did you pick that trans controller up for and is it completely stand alone

[derrickmanx1]

They average around 650-700. It is a stand alone unit. It comes with everything you need except the throttle possition sensor for a carb. I have fast injection so I have no need to buy another one.

[~Whitey~]

Looking good! Can't wait to see this one through... I debated on getting wheels with the darker centers but since I'm painting my truck black I went ahead with some polished aluminum. super jealous on the calipers/rotors, wish I could have swung them for mine.. maybe later on down the road. Keep the progress coming!

[derrickmanx1]

Thanks. Time sure is dragging on this drilling rig. I get home in a week but then I have a meeting in Alabama so i'm bummed out on that. I will be working on it hot and heavy though when I can. Thanks again for the encouragement.

[derrickmanx1]

Well the little 408 made 496 Hp @5600 rpm. Should be a great street motor. When I get the sheet i'll post it.
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[suspect]

I like your choice in brakes!

[derrickmanx1]

Originally Posted by suspect

I like your choice in brakes!

Thank you

[derrickmanx1]

Well I talked with engine builder. He said my torque curve was table top flat from 4200-5600 @ 479 ft/lbs. It made 496 hp @5600 had good smooth idle and made good vacuum.

[derrickmanx1]

Well got back to work on the truck today finally. I cleaned the bed up and worked on straightening the floor in it. I got the new tailgate out and looked it over. I'll pick the engine up and put it in the frame on wed. I still need to work on the drivers side cab corner, rocker and floor pan. Then i'll clean everything up in the cab and paint it.
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[derrickmanx1]

Oh and I plan on chassis dynoing it when it's put together
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[derrickmanx1]

Here's the dyno cover sheet and a picture of the engine. Tomorrow I install the rear end and the engine/tranny to the frame. Then the drive shaft.

[derrickmanx1]

Still working on the cab in between times I want to have it and the front clip painted by the 11th of feb.

[67cheby]

Nice stuff !

[derrickmanx1]

Some more pictures of the trucks progress. Working late and found a bunch of horrible body work on the bed. Some people just don't need to be body men. I'm no pro but crap some of the stuff I have seen on this build. I didn't take pictures of the hacked out hole in the side of the bed but wow the patch panel was just tacked in and they used bondo to seal it up. The panel was a jagged 6" circle to cover a 3" hole. Got the rear end smoothed up and ready to install on the trailing arms.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I got the rear end in place and loose. The engine is mocked up on the bare frame and I have the accessory drive on the front of the engine. I have the left header on and need to install the right side. I have a question though about the performance online motor mounts. Should they be in the front or back holes? I'm thinking the back holes. I'll try to get the fuel injection and starter in place as well as the fuel tank. Need to get the drive shaft made also.

[VA72C10]

Nice build!

[derrickmanx1]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice build!

Thanks

[derrickmanx1]

Well I got the core support, cowl and the inner fenders painted today. Still working on the cab in between times. I need to mock up the a/c and cut holes for it, cut the hole for the stereo. Hope to be painting the cab by this weekend. All I lack is finishing!!!