The Project Havoc....

[watahyahknow]

just seen the picture of the scratched sheetmetal next to the emergencybrake ..... maibe you could coat that part in bedliner it whont scafe as fast
the truck looks great by the way

[VA72C10]

Can't wait to see you finish Havoc up! Love all the recent upgrades...going to look awesome once painted!

[chevy88]

Glad to see you back, and hope you get Havoc back on the road soon.

[hgs_notes]

For the gas tank vent, just do it similar to a stock blazer tank. Except instead of it being tied into the fill neck at the top, just use a small crankcase filter mounted under he cover where your filler is. You can use some 3/8" hard brake line or hose zip tied to the fill tube. Get a bulkhead connector to go through the tank wall next to the fill line.

I hear you on the motivation issues. First off, I remember the days from when my kids were little. The wife needs attention or simply a break. They are too small to leave to themselves. But for me lately, its just that I don't have the same feeling deep inside for the Jimmy. It's a cool project, but doesn't have the personal history my C-10 did. I just have a few details to finish up my C-10, I put so much into that project the last 2 years to get it where I always wanted it to be. The drive is just not there for the Jimmy.

In a way, it's better now. The C-10 was all consuming and added stress to me and my wife. Now I work on the Jimmy when I feel like it and it doesn't really bother me if progress is slow. You did recently finish a top notch camaro project that took a lot out of you. It's understandable to have waning interest for a time for another camaro project that is way worse than the last one and having a young family that needs you.

I'm betting most of the people on this board couldn't care less what you are working on. They just like to see anything done by someone that knows what the hell they are doing and take what we can from it for ideas, motivation or just entertainment.

[67cheby]

ya....what he said !

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Good to see ya back on the board...

[Tyler58]

hey guys thought we would share a vid of the truck that all three of us have been working on. DON, Tyler, and me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86OgW...ature=youtu.be

[hgs_notes]

Looks like they were having some fun. That is some serious prairie up there. I thought it was flat here until I saw that. Why bother with roads, just point the vehicle in the direction you need to go and hit the gas.

[YBNORML]

Wow, what a long read. Awesome work!

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by noonzor

ah james its good to have ya back buddy! haha

Thanks Kyle, feels better, now if I can jsut find time to get things done!

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

just seen the picture of the scratched sheetmetal next to the emergencybrake ..... maibe you could coat that part in bedliner it whont scafe as fast
the truck looks great by the way

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Eventually it will be covered with material and a kick panel, still has to be blasted and painted! thanks

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Can't wait to see you finish Havoc up! Love all the recent upgrades...going to look awesome once painted!

I agree with you 100% I swear my build is the longest lasting one ever!

Originally Posted by chevy88

Glad to see you back, and hope you get Havoc back on the road soon.

Me too, maybe bring her out easter weekend for the car shoe here!

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

For the gas tank vent, just do it similar to a stock blazer tank. Except instead of it being tied into the fill neck at the top, just use a small crankcase filter mounted under he cover where your filler is. You can use some 3/8" hard brake line or hose zip tied to the fill tube. Get a bulkhead connector to go through the tank wall next to the fill line.

I hear you on the motivation issues. First off, I remember the days from when my kids were little. The wife needs attention or simply a break. They are too small to leave to themselves. But for me lately, its just that I don't have the same feeling deep inside for the Jimmy. It's a cool project, but doesn't have the personal history my C-10 did. I just have a few details to finish up my C-10, I put so much into that project the last 2 years to get it where I always wanted it to be. The drive is just not there for the Jimmy.

In a way, it's better now. The C-10 was all consuming and added stress to me and my wife. Now I work on the Jimmy when I feel like it and it doesn't really bother me if progress is slow. You did recently finish a top notch camaro project that took a lot out of you. It's understandable to have waning interest for a time for another camaro project that is way worse than the last one and having a young family that needs you.

I'm betting most of the people on this board couldn't care less what you are working on. They just like to see anything done by someone that knows what the hell they are doing and take what we can from it for ideas, motivation or just entertainment.

All I can say is that I hear you 100%. The vent idea is great, as for the kids and wife, it is very time consuming, more than i ever thought, but in the end all works out, some things just take longer than usual! And thanks about the last paragraph, that makes me feel good. I love working and doing things. one of my favorite things to do is to help ppl, be it in person or over the net.

Originally Posted by 67cheby

ya....what he said !

Exactly

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Good to see ya back on the board...

Thanks bud!

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Looks like they were having some fun. That is some serious prairie up there. I thought it was flat here until I saw that. Why bother with roads, just point the vehicle in the direction you need to go and hit the gas.

It was a blast!! the little thing rips, I am gonna spend two weekends in march getting bodywork done on it! getting there.

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Wow, what a long read. Awesome work!

Thanks alot!! I appreciate it!

[dnd1978]

How did i miss this one??

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by dnd1978

How did i miss this one??

No clue, but at least we have been found as of now! Enjoy! Lol
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[Nova_Cobra64]

So what was the conclusion with the shaved side markers?

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by Nova_Cobra64

So what was the conclusion with the shaved side markers?

As long as it came from the factory without markers you are fine, I had to prove by pictures of the truck from when it was new that it had no side markers, in other words, don"t shave them

[nuke1]

Since I can not work on Swiss cheese or havoc right now because my Silverado is in the garage in pieces I thought I may as well show you guys what I have done to it. Ok, first off, last week I was driving home and heard this crunch crunch noise under my truck, instantly knew it was the trans, so I got it home. My cuz Luke use to own this truck and He had the trans rebuilt with a full slew of performance parts 70000kms ago. Well this is not right I thought that it blew right away. So I contacted the trans shop on this matter and said NO WARRANTY, period and laughed that it blew already!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! So i picked up a used trans to put in it, with hopes of rebuilding the other one. well I contacted a friend at a trans shop here Trevor and he said he would help me out with the trans and do it for a decent price. Ok, done, brought it in and I told him the story on the trans, hope there is some useable good aftermarket parts in it still. HA HA HA HA . He phoned me as said the trans was BONE STOCK!!! Ok then. He could not believe that the other place said it was a performance tranny, nothing was aftermarket, needless to say, the trans is now fully built, Corvette servo, boost valve, better pump, the beast sunshell, more clutches, shift kit....... It will handle the power, towing and big tires. I just want to say thanks to Trevor @ TREVOR'S TRANSMISSION!!!!! you were awesome! Trans is done and I have to put it in tomorrow nite now.

[nuke1]

Since she was in the shop I figured I may as well do a little service to her, changed the oil, with the only oil to use, AMSOIL!, cleaned the interior, have to clean the air filter yet and put on some mudflaps!! HILLBILLY STYLE!!! I must be going back to my country roots or something cause I love these, I had some belting laying around, aluminum, rivets and chain< and VOILA! out came these wonderful things. Now all I need to do is put 2' whip antennas on the box and cab lights and I am rocking OL' SCHOOL in this thing. Ahhhhh brings back memories. kinda a bit of a change of my high dollar builds, this thing is my work truck and my redneck pride!!! thanks LUKE! hehe

[nuke1]

Couple more pics, And a few of the custom grille on the truck that between me and luke built, he made the insert and cut the factory grille down, I cleaned it all up and molded the grill bars together then powder coated the insert and painted the grille!

[YBNORML]

Transmission guys always scare me. It's so hard to verify that they have done what they say they have done.

[nuke1]

And yes I am bored right now, sorry guys, but One last set of pics, thought I would show you the stereo I put in this thing, 2 10" Alpine typer R subs, had to move the rear seat 1.25" forward, # Alpine digital amps equalling 2000 watts or awesome power, a set of Alpine Type X rear speakers, and a set Hertz 3 way front speakers, all run off a IPOD. no radio in this girl!!!

[eastninemoto]

AHAHAHHA i love that your as white trash as me!!! I miss that truck...stock tranny and all..

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by ybnorml

transmission guys always scare me. It's so hard to verify that they have done what they say they have done.

i agree 100%

[eastninemoto]

You get a new tool box?

[nuke1]

A few moer and some of the grounds and power wires under the hood!!! wahahaha

[eastninemoto]

Originally Posted by nuke1

i agree 100%

I agree also...not impressed with that shop.

[PHAT TONY]

Hope your trans holds up this time; had the "beast" sunshell in mine poop after 42000 kiliks (2000 past warranty lol), only the second time Mels heard of this happening in his 12 years as shop owner.