The 6.0 Silverado Build

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

No pics but I did finally get the driveshaft cut, balanced, new joints in it and installed. Hoping to get the bed on this weekend so I can start thinking about the exhaust. Hard to think about going out there with a 113 degree heat index.

cool.....not the weather....your progress....

[STOCKISH]

OK fellas, my lovely wife decided we needed to work on the truck after our little one went to bed so off we went. (luckiest man in the world by the way!)
Broke out the engine hoist and a large ratchet strap and got the bed put back on. I dont remember it sitting this high in the rear so I will see how it settles after it's all done and adjust from there. Wish I had bought those adjustable drop shackles from Bigarmzz now! Thats ok, I will remove a couple leaves, install the c-notch and add the shackles if needed later. I decided not to install the c-notch at the house because I am soooo anal about the cut being perfect for the notch to sit in I will lift the bed and cut it out with the plasma at the shop later. Heres a couple pics.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I dont remember it sitting this high in the rear so I will see how it settles after it's all done and adjust from there. Wish I had bought those adjustable drop shackles from Bigarmzz now!

High? in the rear? Looks pretty low to me Just right!
BTW. I am going to put those shackles on this week.....I'm glad you passed on them.

You are making some good head way. You'll be driving it in no time. Awesome!

[STOCKISH]

You stink man, I need those shackles! Let me know if they dont work for ya buddy! Thanks for the compliments.

[VA72C10]

Looking good....should have thrown the passenger fender on and taken a side pic....we would have never known the whole truck wasn't together

[STOCKISH]

Shoot buddy, heat index was like 150 degrees still at 8:00. I was lucky to get the bed on!

[VA72C10]

Oh, I totally understand....it was 106 actual temps up here today too...helped move some furniture in the morning then hooked up a countertop and kitchen sink for work....and stayed in the A/C the entire rest of the day.....

[menace121978]

she's almost together! looking great Josh i totally understand on the heat guys... just takes the wind out of my sails. sounds good talking about it under the a/c but as soon as i open the door to head to the garage... nothing sounds good except turning back around!

[palposity]

The truck is looking awesome!

[STOCKISH]

Went out this morning and got the retaining straps for the driveshaft and got them installed. Bolted the bed down for the last time, installed steering shaft, trans shifter linkage, A/C compressor, battery cables, and a couple other loose odds and ends. Also took a couple better pics with natural lighting.

[68GMCCustom]

...yes these TX summers have me thinking my dream shop (we're looking to sell our home and move to the country before long) needs to have its own HVAC...just so IT can become the man cave.


I'm thinking a small 300-350sq ft. apt. in a corner might not be a bad idea...that way if she gets mad at me and says something to the effect of "and don't even bother trying to come to bed tonight"... I'll already have a backup plan.

[STOCKISH]

Sounds like a good plan. I am hoping to finish our refinance soon and start plans for a shop at home. I am thinking maybe a 24' x 30' with 16 foot ceilings so I can put a lift in there and get some more side work going again. Gotta finance these trucks somehow...

[nlped]

^^^Amen!!!

After working on my '76 Blazer in the gravel back driveway, I am going to start back on my Man Building as soon as I graduate from college (mid-life redirection ) and get a job in my new profession. I have already cleared the lot that it will be going on, just have to build the retaining wall and backfill the outer edge on one side. It's going to be 30x50 w/ a 10' wide lean to down one 50' side to park the boat and camper under during the winter, and a loft over half of it for storage and possible apt. And, HVAC for sure!

[JohnC]

Looks awesome man! Now you are a step ahead of Dennis!

[menace121978]

i was sitting here thinking the same thing!!

[glock35ipsc]

Saweet!!! It's looking like a truck again!

Now, hit Craigslist or go to Sears and buy 1 or 2 110v window AC units. I have 1 in mine (mounted in the wall thought), and along with a couple of fans, it's veeery comfy in there, even on the hottest days, and my shop is 1200 sq/ft. I'm on the lookout for a couple more though. Can never have it too cool! I found mine at Sears, it was the largest 110v unit they had at the time, and it was a "last years model", so I got it for $100!

[JohnC]

That's what my uncle uses for his shop. He has one that heats and cools, and it's NICE!!!

[silvereagle07]

I have one in my shop. It's nice until you open the doors. Then it takes a while to cool off again. Nice progress Josh. It will be together in no time.

[mcbassin]

Very nice! and yes this heat has been killer on me too! I'm liking the sound of window units in my shop. I have three windows so, I should be able to get it pretty cool in there. Have to watch out for the post season clearance sales.

[glock35ipsc]

I just looked at Craigslist for grins after I posted that, there are a TON here going between $25 and $100.

[JohnC]

Yeah but in CO they aren't in as high demand!

[glock35ipsc]

We've had enough 100° days already this year, I can't believe they are giving them away that cheap!

[STOCKISH]

Hoping for some progress today. I have my brother and a buddy of ours coming over to get at it today. Going to attempt to get the truck wired, install some Wilwood D52 calipers on my brothers Nova and maybe hear the truck run for the first time in 8 months! Updates later.

[nlped]

Good Luck!!!

[VA72C10]

Alright, you're on...I'm headed to the shop now....let's see who gets more done

Hope you make great progress and get to hear the truck purr again....