Project: Turbo 250

[longbed67]

the stout will be good in a couple months right now its a little bitter.

[longbed67]

Well 6.5 hours later I have the exhaust 75% finished. I still have to add in the wastegate and the O2 sensor bung, and extend the pipe to the correct length behind the muffler. But the hard part is done now.

[NewType72]

That's pretty sweet looking looks a bit off by itself of course but we get the gist of it
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[longbed67]

Thought I would update the build thread. I finished up the exhaust just am waiting for one wastegate flange to finish bolting in the dump pipe. I tied up a lot of loose ends with the wiring under the hood and it is just about ready to fire up. Which doesnt do me much good unless this weather warms up and I can get the bodywork done. And I am still waiting for my plates back from the WI DMV. The turbo heat shield is a Titanium by DEI and the downpipe is wrapped with DEI Titanium Header wrap. The O2 bung is where my Innovate LC-1 will go for getting the carb dialed in. Oh yeah I got in some sweet chome powder coated hood hinges and hood catch that I got from another member here on the forum! You can see part of one in the top pic

[longbed67]

A little setback happened the other night... after getting the new trunion installed on the top case for the shifter, When sliding the shifter back into the top case, the top case busted out... sooo that means I will be back to gutting the interior again pulling the high hump back out pulling the top case of the transmission and installing the new top case which should be here mid to late next week.

[longbed67]

I was thinking about using Marine grade plywood for the wood bed and bolting in a sheet of polished Aluminum Diamond Plate 1/8" over top of the plywood for looks and strength as I will be using this truck when I am done.... Any thoughts on this????

[cAlvis165]

Originally Posted by longbed67

I was thinking about using Marine grade plywood for the wood bed and bolting in a sheet of polished Aluminum Diamond Plate 1/8" over top of the plywood for looks and strength as I will be using this truck when I am done.... Any thoughts on this????

Beware that the salt and chemical content in treated/Marine plywood may corrode the aluminum plate quickly. I tried to wrap some treated wood with the aluminum stock and it rusted through in just over a year. I was using a very thin trim stock (like flashing metal from your local home-improvement store) so thicker material would last much longer.

Having said that, I know that the marine world uses aluminum trim on pontoon boats with marine plywood all the time. So maybe it's not a problem... Just something you may want to check into.

Oh by the way, I love the way the engine bay is coming together. Also, diamond plate in the bed would l00k awesome!

[longbed67]

Clavis 165- Thank you... I just need to tidy up the engine bay a bit too it seems busy! If your refering to Green treat plywood that is commonly available at home improvement stores, that is completely different than Marine grade plywood.... The chemicals in Greentreated will eat through just about every metal except for stainless. I would finish the marine grade in Spar Varnish so the metal wouldnt be touching the plywood either way, but thank you again for the input!

[cAlvis165]

I figured you knew all that (bein' a doctor and all. :-) Just wanted to make sure. Like I said, I think it would look great and be functional as well. Keep up the good work!

Chad

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by cAlvis165

I figured you knew all that (bein' a doctor and all. :-) Just wanted to make sure. Like I said, I think it would look great and be functional as well. Keep up the good work!

Chad

Just because you are a doctor does not mean you know a lot! I had a lot of classmates who were complete air heads! Its actually a little scary some of the people out there who are licensed who are book smart but not much else.... And Thanks again Chad!

[67cheby]

looking great man ! sorry about the trans issue

[longbed67]

Minor complication...I just hope I dont have further complications.... As I recall Mike you have had your fair share of trans issues!!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Its been awhile since I checked in looks like you have made huge gains...

[longbed67]

Well got a lot of little stuff wrapped up this weekend...Buttoned up all of the little bolts up front, got the meth injection tubing secured drivers side engine bay wiring harness finished up, the front splash apron on, in the back I got a whole bunch done as well. I took out the oem shock tower crossmember and got my gooseneck hitch cut to size and set in place I also built some shock mounts and figured out a mounting system behind the axle outside the frame rail that still uses the factory sized shocks and has full travel from the axle touching the frame rail to past my full bag height! I also secured all of the brake lines properly so they do not get pinched like it looks like in the shock picture. And I do have new shocks, I just used the old ones to mock up with

[NewType72]

Gooseneck what?!? Gotta love the little touch up stuff when putting a truck together
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[longbed67]

It's been in the works since day 1 but I wasnt sure how to exactly integrate it until now!

[67cheby]

...WOW...didn't see that coming ! LOL

[jlsanborn]

Looking good dude! The hitch looks hella stout. What are you going to be draggin around with the truck?

[longbed67]

Thanks guys! I Like to throw a few curve balls here and there Definitely a flatbed trailer possibly with another show worthy vehicle Have a few plans for a tilt bed trailer with air ride and will have air hook ups for an auto leveling system.

[jlsanborn]

On the mobile here, so without looking back what kind of hp/torque are you looking to make?
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[longbed67]

At a conservative 8lbs of boost, I am expecting around 450 hp and 510 ftlbs torque.

[longbed67]

Shot some more paint today! Finally the weather was nice enough!

[cAlvis165]

Oh yeah!

[mjensen]

Looking good!

[Benlugchev]

Very nice. looks like its going to be a fun truck