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69face · 05-11-2007, 01:56 AM

progress pics!

well i got parts of the a/c mounted, wiring mostly finished, my new thermostat housing, plate for the throttle body, and my blazer tank came in but i haven't taken pics of it yet. i will get pics of the tank install as i go which will hopefully be this weekend.
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velsuk · 05-11-2007, 03:44 AM

You mentioned the midnight black engine room. Planning on painting the accessories and stuff? I have also done the black and silver room and reckon the black on black would be cooool. Especially gloss on gloss. Maybe some matte flames, graphics or so. Something, that keeps the looker locked under the hood for awhile.

Jim85IROC · 05-11-2007, 10:04 AM

Install looks great! The only suggestion I have is to keep your eyes open for an 88+ airbox from a TPI firebird. The one you're using is the 85-87 airbox and it's horribly restrictive. Even on my old 2.8 firebird, replacing that airbox gave a noticable improvement in power and sound. On a healthy 350, that's going to restrict the air badly.

69face · 05-23-2007, 03:50 AM

well i said i would post pics of the tank install. here they are, it took longer than i expected because the straps took a while to come in.
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69face · 05-23-2007, 03:55 AM

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69face · 05-23-2007, 03:57 AM

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68GMC454 · 05-23-2007, 11:30 AM

man you rlittle brothers lucky...your doing a bang up job...

bigblock73 · 05-23-2007, 01:12 PM

Are you going to re-brace the rear of the frame where you pulled the stock brace out? (I am looking at your last picture..perhaps they are out of order?)

**Captkaos** · 05-23-2007, 03:43 PM

I think they are out of order. 2 up shows the rear on there..
It looks STRIKINGLY familiar to be also...

Russell · 05-23-2007, 04:19 PM

Funny, my rear burb tank looks the same too

Guess you came up with a heck of a good way of doing the install

69face · 05-23-2007, 07:13 PM

yeah thanks captkaos, i used your install as a great reference. sorry that the pics are out of order. i wont let it happen again. lol

69face · 05-24-2007, 01:38 AM

here are some pics of the rear notches shortened, welded and painted. the front frame horns were also welded, but not painted.

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Goodie · 05-24-2007, 08:11 AM

Damn That's Nice

69face · 05-29-2007, 08:30 PM

hey all, im just trying to get it running lately. for anyone or anyone that knows someone who has done the tpi swap. what throttle cable was used and any mods to make it work?

69face · 06-22-2007, 02:50 AM

latest pics, painted the motorcycle for the summer and built an engine for my chevelle.
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69face · 06-22-2007, 02:55 AM

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chevymotocross · 06-22-2007, 04:30 PM

awesome build-up!

**N2TRUX** · 06-22-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69face

hey all, im just trying to get it running lately. for anyone or anyone that knows someone who has done the tpi swap. what throttle cable was used and any mods to make it work?

Talk to Chris or Russell. They both have knowledge on that subject...

Srubydo1986 · 06-22-2007, 08:51 PM

what year chevelle?

69face · 06-23-2007, 02:52 AM

the chevelle is a 70 350/350 combo, nothing special

Srubydo1986 · 06-23-2007, 09:52 AM

sweet im building one cant wait to see it heres mine. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...74#post2157974

Greywolf · 06-26-2007, 12:46 AM

Hi, great build in progress!!!! I am looking for a FI tank to put between the rails of my '77. I have 27 inches to play with. How much room does your 74 have? What year tank and where did you get it. Cheers, Keep up the good work!!

**Captkaos** · 06-26-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69face

for anyone or anyone that knows someone who has done the tpi swap. what throttle cable was used and any mods to make it work?

I haven't gotten mine yet, but I was going to get a Lokar cable. Were you wondering about a stock one?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greywolf

Hi, great build in progress!!!! I am looking for a FI tank to put between the rails of my '77. I have 27 inches to play with. How much room does your 74 have? What year tank and where did you get it. Cheers, Keep up the good work!!

A factory Blazer tank will fit under any 73-87 pickup truck with the mods decribed in my write-up.
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/blazertank.html

69face · 06-26-2007, 02:32 PM

i dont mind stock if it's possible, but the lokar with the bling would be great for an add on. what length do you think i should get? they have 24" and 36".

schoolfire · 06-26-2007, 09:38 PM

That truck looks great so far. Its also very kind of you to build that for your brother. Ive looked all over the internet for ways of putting bags in the front of my 2wd Jimmy but have not been successful. Im curious as to what you used for your whole setup. How much can you lower and raise it?

05-11-2007, 01:56 AM	#51
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! progress pics! well i got parts of the a/c mounted, wiring mostly finished, my new thermostat housing, plate for the throttle body, and my blazer tank came in but i haven't taken pics of it yet. i will get pics of the tank install as i go which will hopefully be this weekend. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

05-11-2007, 03:44 AM	#52
velsuk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 12	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! You mentioned the midnight black engine room. Planning on painting the accessories and stuff? I have also done the black and silver room and reckon the black on black would be cooool. Especially gloss on gloss. Maybe some matte flames, graphics or so. Something, that keeps the looker locked under the hood for awhile. __________________ http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...k/DSCN0067.jpg

05-11-2007, 10:04 AM	#53
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! Install looks great! The only suggestion I have is to keep your eyes open for an 88+ airbox from a TPI firebird. The one you're using is the 85-87 airbox and it's horribly restrictive. Even on my old 2.8 firebird, replacing that airbox gave a noticable improvement in power and sound. On a healthy 350, that's going to restrict the air badly. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

05-23-2007, 03:50 AM	#54
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! well i said i would post pics of the tank install. here they are, it took longer than i expected because the straps took a while to come in. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

05-23-2007, 03:55 AM	#55
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

05-23-2007, 03:57 AM	#56
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

05-23-2007, 11:30 AM	#57
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05-23-2007, 01:12 PM	#58
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! Are you going to re-brace the rear of the frame where you pulled the stock brace out? (I am looking at your last picture..perhaps they are out of order?) __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 05-23-2007 at 01:12 PM.

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Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! I think they are out of order. 2 up shows the rear on there.. It looks STRIKINGLY familiar to be also... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-23-2007, 04:19 PM	#60
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! Funny, my rear burb tank looks the same too Guess you came up with a heck of a good way of doing the install __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

05-23-2007, 07:13 PM	#61
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! yeah thanks captkaos, i used your install as a great reference. sorry that the pics are out of order. i wont let it happen again. lol __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

05-24-2007, 01:38 AM	#62
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! here are some pics of the rear notches shortened, welded and painted. the front frame horns were also welded, but not painted. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

05-24-2007, 08:11 AM	#63
Goodie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dayton Posts: 75	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! Damn That's Nice

05-29-2007, 08:30 PM	#64
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! hey all, im just trying to get it running lately. for anyone or anyone that knows someone who has done the tpi swap. what throttle cable was used and any mods to make it work? __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

06-22-2007, 02:50 AM	#65
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! latest pics, painted the motorcycle for the summer and built an engine for my chevelle. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!



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06-22-2007, 02:55 AM	#66
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

06-22-2007, 04:30 PM	#67
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! awesome build-up!

06-22-2007, 08:51 PM	#69
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! what year chevelle? __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

06-23-2007, 02:52 AM	#70
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! the chevelle is a 70 350/350 combo, nothing special __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

06-23-2007, 09:52 AM	#71
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! sweet im building one cant wait to see it heres mine. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...74#post2157974 __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

06-26-2007, 12:46 AM	#72
Greywolf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eckville Alberta Posts: 75	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! Hi, great build in progress!!!! I am looking for a FI tank to put between the rails of my '77. I have 27 inches to play with. How much room does your 74 have? What year tank and where did you get it. Cheers, Keep up the good work!! __________________ 71 Chev 1/2 ton in the makings. 77 GMC 1/2 ton always in the makings. 77 (Ford) 1/2 ton (Don't know how that happened ) 90 short step reg, and 2007 K1500

06-26-2007, 02:32 PM	#74
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! i dont mind stock if it's possible, but the lokar with the bling would be great for an add on. what length do you think i should get? they have 24" and 36". __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

06-26-2007, 09:38 PM	#75
schoolfire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 34	Re: Little Brothers 74 Build Up! That truck looks great so far. Its also very kind of you to build that for your brother. Ive looked all over the internet for ways of putting bags in the front of my 2wd Jimmy but have not been successful. Im curious as to what you used for your whole setup. How much can you lower and raise it?

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