Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual

[derotoreut]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Right..lol

Also redid my backyard for the wife before the 100 degree weather hits.

100-degrees????? I just want to get rid of the snow here in Buffalo.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

100-degrees????? I just want to get rid of the snow here in Buffalo.

I hope your snow is meltedlol. I love our Vegas winters but summers are

The last few weeks I finished up all of the wiring, gauges and installed a stereo to get rid of the anowing hole in my dash.

[trkfrk]

Pic 2

[trkfrk]

Here is a truck picture. My plan is to get the bed together and on the truck in the next couple of weeks.

[mcbassin]

The cluster looks great Mark, as does the rest of the truck. I know how time consuming the interior wiring can be. You are so close now.....

[knomadd]

That gauge cluster makes me want to switch mine out now. Everything looks good!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

The cluster looks great Mark, as does the rest of the truck. I know how time consuming the interior wiring can be. You are so close now.....

Thanks Mike! Yes, the wiring took way longer than I anticipated, but I'm really happy with the quality off the AAW harness. I also took the time with my label maker and labled each harness and made myself a legend.

Today I cut and welded in the notch into the seat so my shifter will clear. I' like the feel of it. It's really comfortable to sit and shift. Luckily I have two seats for the mock up.

Originally Posted by knomadd

That gauge cluster makes me want to switch mine out now. Everything looks good!

Thanks Duane!

After doing the setup and calibration on the gauges today, I can really give them 5 STARS. I am just amazed at how advanced they are, & all the options that came with them! They literally give as much information as a new vehicle would.

[trkfrk]

Another pic

[trkfrk]

Seat pic

[trkfrk]

Gauges after calibration.

[jsera7885]

Hi;
This is a great build. I'm doing the exact same build.
What did you use for the transmission crossmember?
Could you please provide the source?
Thanks,
Joe

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by jsera7885

Hi;
This is a great build. I'm doing the exact same build.
What did you use for the transmission crossmember?
Could you please provide the source?
Thanks,
Joe

Thanks for the compliment. Sounds like your doing a great build. The cross member is from CPP and it fits like a glove. I Was surprised how well it fit with my 6-Speed transmission. I should have my drive line installed in the next couple of weeks.

[jsera7885]

Thanks, I called them and they said they dont make it for our transmission.
Would you happen to hae a part#? is it straight or does it drop 1 to 3 inches?

[SeTx67]

Gauges look great

[coopdog]

what a nice truck

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by jsera7885

Thanks, I called them and they said they dont make it for our transmission.
Would you happen to hae a part#? is it straight or does it drop 1 to 3 inches?

I'm not able to find my receipt with the part number. The crossmember is strait. I believe the it was made for an automatic trans but fits perfect with no modifications.

Originally Posted by SeTx67

Gauges look great

Thanks..

Originally Posted by coopdog

what a nice truck

Thanks..

[trkfrk]

I finally got my bed on the truck One of my good friends, which happens to be a carpenter, helped me pick out Cherry wood for my bed. Hopefully in the next week or two we will get the wood cut and finished.

[trkfrk]

Pic 2

[trkfrk]

Cherry wood. I really liked the natural red in the wood.

[trkfrk]

Now that the bed is on it looks like I need to lower the rear of the truck 1"-2" to level it out. I still need to install 1/2"-1" spacers to get my rear wheels towards the edge of the bed. Let me no what you guys think.

Thanks,

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Now that the bed is on it looks like I need to lower the rear of the truck 1"-2" to level it out. I still need to install 1/2"-1" spacers to get my rear wheels towards the edge of the bed. Let me no what you guys think.

Thanks,

Congrats on looking like a truck again....
... get the bed wood and fuel tank in, also let the springs settle... then see if you still need to adjust the height...

[9teen69]

Little spacing and a bit lower in back...bam! Getting close...looks really really good man!

[mcbassin]

Looks great Mark!!!

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Congrats on looking like a truck again....
... get the bed wood and fuel tank in, also let the springs settle... then see if you still need to adjust the height...

Thanks Rich.. Yes, almost 5 years now since the bed has sat on the frame. Your probably right, I'm going to wait until I install the tank and wood.

Originally Posted by 9teen69

Little spacing and a bit lower in back...bam! Getting close...looks really really good man!

Thank You I'm hoping the wood will level it out but I probably won't get that lucky lol.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks great Mark!!!

Thanks Mike.. Your right about all of the small details in the cab taking a lot of time.

[trkfrk]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Congrats on looking like a truck again....
... get the bed wood and fuel tank in, also let the springs settle... then see if you still need to adjust the height...

Rich,

I know your probably right, but I am to inpatient to wait. I went ahead and fabricated up some 1/4" spacers For right now. I lowered it one more inch to total 7"s in the rear. It leveled out the truck. After the wood and fuel tank are back in I will adjust it if needed. let me know what you think.

Everything is done under the hood for now minus the throttle cable, heater and A/C hoses.