LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

[smokedat]

My4by2 those digital renderings of youre trucks are awsome were can I get one made???

[smokedat]

I found these pics there out of a blazer built by the guys from Fesler. I called and asked a few questions they used a hinge from a mercedes benz.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by my4by2

If you'd care to hold out for a bit, I may know of a better option for you on the hood hinge issue!!! I am having a shop out in Tennessee custom fabricate me some billet hood hinges for my '77 (so they'd fit all 73-80's). They're using the stock hinge for reference & sure once they've made my set & have the CNC programming done the cost would more similar to other parts out there already (so I am absorbing the design cost basically...). Check out my thread from time-to-time as I will post updates on them once they get rolling.

Just out of curiosity, what is the design work going to cost you? If you don't mind? I am very interested in building some of these (I have cnc machines too). I bet the full hinge assembly is high$$ too. shoot me a pm if you don't want to post it here.




Alex,
I tried to do some layout work with your Z-10 logo the other day....not having any luck with the geometry. Any chance you can make a photoshop .dxf file? Just so you know I didn't forget about you. Just haven't figured out how to get the geometry right yet.

[Jonboy]

That cut looks brutal, Alex. Hope it heals fast!

[smokedat]

front components are installed. I am now in the process of setting the height. its 4" of the ground in the front

[smokedat]

i was planing on using the inner fender tubs but after installing them they cover all the goods so i was debating weather or not to install them. I wanted some protection from debri flinging into the painted fire wall and engine so i cut the fenders up to where the tire meets. The bling bling is still exposed and i have some protection

[smokedat]

close up of the stopping power

[my4by2]

Looking good man! Can't wait to see this one finished!!!

Brakes are KILLER too!

[smokedat]

Still waiting on the column i will have to redo the fire wall were the column protrudes from fire wall. to install the swivel ball, I did get the other steering items

[my4by2]

Got my steering column coming in from ididit too! That steering wheel is pretty unique man - should look sweet!

[juiceman650]

Build is coming along awesome man. Haha, I like how you don't let a spring to the face slow you down. That takes some cajones my friend.
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[68 TT]

Originally Posted by smokedat

I have to report that I was injured today while trying to install the springs on the hood hinges. Spring broke loose got air and hit me in the fore head above the eye. It took a minute to control the situation. I cleaned up went home early bummed. I realized it was deeper than I thougt so I went to the ER to stich up. I guess it's true when they say " blood sweat and tears" . I'll post sum pics later I'm on the iPhone waiting in the ER
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Ouch. Glad it missed your eye and you are OK.

I had a spring compressor break while putting dome heavy rate springs into the front of my Chevelle. It shot the spring right past my ear and put a dent in the block wall ten feet behind me. It probably would have killed me if my head was 6" to the right.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by smokedat

i was planing on using the inner fender tubs but after installing them they cover all the goods so i was debating weather or not to install them. I wanted some protection from debri flinging into the painted fire wall and engine so i cut the fenders up to where the tire meets. The bling bling is still exposed and i have some protection

Nice idea for the front tubs.

I would weld a piece of 1/4" round rod to the edge to stiffen it up and make it less of a knuckle buster.

[R&K's71]

very nice build. Great bodywork cant wait to see some color

[73gmc454]

Lookin good , I agree run the 1/4" round on the inner ,

[smokedat]

got this bad boy in today. SnapOn racejack set

[smokedat]

Hinges came in and at a glance it seems that the retro fit may be possible, geometry is similar tho I noticed that the new billet hinges when fully extended sit higher. Quality and finish are superb I will start this operation tomorow hopefully its done by the weekend but with cruise night in town this Friday I will loose a days work.

[smokedat]

I also had a change of plans of how the radiator will mount so i broke off and sanded smooth with sergical precission the angles i had tigd. I was nervous about the possibility of damaging this expensive unit but it all workd out well

[smokedat]

I will hide the mounting brakets to the radiator so it gives the apearance its suspended by magic. something like this pic.

by the way still waiting on the steering column to arrive

[kvn1011]

lookin good bro! im never dissapointed when i visit your thread
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[68 TT]

Nice job removing the brackets.

Make sure you use some rubber isolators of some kind so the radiator can move & expand independent of the core support. Rigidly mounting aluminum to steel will end badly. They flex differently and expand differently due to temp changes.

[smokedat]

started the work on the hinges, I did the layout and the hinge did not clear over the firewall so i had to notch the corners on the firewall, later I will box them. I placed the hood in position crawled in the engine area and markd and punched the holes for the fenders and the top ones for the hood. hood and hinge were not flat-level so i had to cut a bump on the hood so the hinge would be flat on. Process is slow but thats just how it is when doing metal work. Il post sum pics later.

[my4by2]

Should'a just waited a bit... I am having hinges custom built for my '77 & the shop doing it will be able to reproduce them if required. Still though, it's looking killer man - love all your work!

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by my4by2

Should'a just waited a bit... I am having hinges custom built for my '77 & the shop doing it will be able to reproduce them if required. Still though, it's looking killer man - love all your work!

Thanks for the offer but honestly i couldnt resist the chalenge of installing thes 72 hinges.

[my4by2]

I understand, I actually looked into doing the very same thing to save some loot, but just decided against it so the body panels didn't require mod'ing to make it work. Look forward to seeing how your's turns out though!