My 52 GMC Build

[65sub]

Looking forward to the first drive video

[BlueJeep]

Amazing what some calibration does!

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Dang! Camping with friends at McGregor Point that w/e

Well I'm hoping to get down to see you and John before then.

Originally Posted by ptc

Better be careful of full service gas stations where a kid comes out and fills your tank, washes your windows and checks your oil...... ooops what am I thinking????? this is the 21st century where we have to DO EVERYTHING OURSELVES again..... and they get $15 an HOUR!!!!! to do Nothing

Dont fill up your cab with fuel!!!!

I'm thinking I'll put a golf ball in there so if I find the one and only full serve they will know something is up.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Hey Lower, nice the engine is hitting on all 8 and you hooked up with someone who knows his business.

How cool is it your first drive is on your birthday! Have fun!

Ya before I thought that is how it runs. Now I could do the wine glass test. It's great to have connections. I'm not even thinking about my bday, I just want to drive this thing!!

Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Really nice, sweet build.

Thanks BC

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Congrats! A test drive on your bday will be too cool! Happy Birthday early too!

Thanks diesel ya big birthday present for me.

Originally Posted by 65sub

Looking forward to the first drive video

I'll have one for you all, don't worry.

Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Amazing what some calibration does!

It's really amazing what a professional can do.

[lower50's]

Here is a teaser picture I just got of my show plaque that is getting hand painted. (not done yet) My truck is suppose to get some stripes today.

[Coach529]

That is awesome you have it on the road. Killer truck!!

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Yep Bob... we local guys should get together for a cold one or a Timmies. (translation for those that aren't familiar: a Tim Horton's coffee).

Your show plaque looks good. I actually went back to the beginning of your thread this morning to refresh my memory of all the good work you've done. You should be proud of all the accolades you're getting... and will get once you start getting out on the road.

Good job man!

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Yep Bob... we local guys should get together for a cold one or a Timmies. (translation for those that aren't familiar: a Tim Horton's coffee).

Your show plaque looks good. I actually went back to the beginning of your thread this morning to refresh my memory of all the good work you've done. You should be proud of all the accolades you're getting... and will get once you start getting out on the road.

Good job man!

Great... thanks a lot Johnny... now I have to go back and read the whole thread too

I vote cold one(s)

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by Coach529

That is awesome you have it on the road. Killer truck!!

Thanks and soon to be driving it. Saturday weather sunny and 18*C 64*F

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Yep Bob... we local guys should get together for a cold one or a Timmies. (translation for those that aren't familiar: a Tim Horton's coffee).

Your show plaque looks good. I actually went back to the beginning of your thread this morning to refresh my memory of all the good work you've done. You should be proud of all the accolades you're getting... and will get once you start getting out on the road.

Good job man!

Wow thanks John I never even thought it would get this kind of attention, I built it this way because that's what I wanted.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice!

Thanks diesel I'll post a pick when the plaque is done.

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Great... thanks a lot Johnny... now I have to go back and read the whole thread too

I vote cold one(s)

LOL Cold one's!! Middle of May ish?

[lower50's]

So when I got home from work yesterday Adam (PETTS Pinstriping) was still working on laying some lines on the front of the truck. This is what he got done so far.

[lower50's]

Then I got to work and wired up my overdrive off sw, trailer brake controller, line lock and running board lights. This is what I did with the thumb lights I got. they are just in front of where the door opens. The list is getting really short.

[YahamaR1]

I like the striping, and the board lights, looks good...

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Bob, the pinstriping looks great! Those dildo lights are cool too.

[RockinKees]

Cool lights!!

Pinstriping is really cool! Looking forward to see the finished show plaque!

[Dieselwrencher]

He does very nice striping for sure! The lights look cool too. That is a great feeling when your list gets shorter!

[Advanced Design]

Light and pinstriping are very nice. Adam lays down some nice lines.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by lower50's

The list is getting really short.

great news!


in 3 months or a year you will wish you still had a list!

[piratexpress1369a]

Pin stripping looks awesome and the lights are killer. .can't wait for the video on YouTube lol

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by YahamaR1

I like the striping, and the board lights, looks good...

Thanks R1

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Bob, the pinstriping looks great! Those dildo lights are cool too.

LOL dildo lights

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Cool lights!!

Pinstriping is really cool! Looking forward to see the finished show plaque!

Thanks He said the plaque is almost done so when I see it I'll post.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

He does very nice striping for sure! The lights look cool too. That is a great feeling when your list gets shorter!

Thanks I'm super happy with what he has done so far. Lights turned out like I hoped.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Light and pinstriping are very nice. Adam lays down some nice lines.

Thanks AD. He definitely has talent.

Originally Posted by joedoh

great news!


in 3 months or a year you will wish you still had a list!

Thanks joedoh. Well if that happens I'll just go for a drive in the truck!! But I have so many other projects I will keep busy for sure.

[lower50's]

Got home last night and pulled the truck outside to finish up some stuff. Wrapped the main power cables in heavy spiral wrap. Put my center and passenger seat in for the first time since inter-er is done. Made and installed some battery hold downs. Installed the turbo timer, that keeps the motor running for a set time. Put foam tape on the inner fenders to seal the upper and lower parts. All that's left is to tie up some wires under the drivers dash and check everything is tight. Maybe cut some carpet for floor mats.

[lower50's]

Adam is laying some more stripes as I write this.

[lower50's]

So it was a very good successful weekend!!! I'll start off with the pin stripes I came home to.

[lower50's]

So Saturday after lunch when everyone showed up I drove my truck around the block for the first time EVER. It has not even been to the end of my driveway. My friend Joe was first passenger. In total I put 30 miles on the truck Saturday and got it up to 60mph.
Here is the vid
http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...psxgu5ys6d.mp4

After we came back, I drove past everyone and went the other way around the block and stopped to get fuel.
http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...psclzcmqmj.mp4

The truck is running so good. It drives so smooth way better than I was expecting. The only problems I had was a small oil leak (now fixed) and the transmission is shifting into the next gear way to soon (better now after playing with the program) So Saturday evening we went to a local coffee shop where guys with old cars and bikes go and hang out. Not many there but it was a great drive 5 min away. It was a great 39th bday!

[lower50's]

For sure I did a first rollout burnout!!
http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...psncnazjwp.mp4

Then on Sunday I went for a drive in the country to bed in the front brakes and had Joe follow me just for safe measure. Then did a sweet burnout.
Once I get the transmission shifting right they should get even better because it is in second by the time I let go. Oh and I saw 8psi of boost, till I turn it up that's good for now. So far VERY HAPPY!! Drove a total of 45 miles so far.

[99 to Life]

very cool, congrats. Glad to see your hard work paying off. Just in time for the season. I was very surprised on how smooth my bagged 49' rode. I'm planning on bagging my first truck this winter cause I can't stand the static drop anymore. burnouts are wicked.