Ol Blue

[zellway]

Not much to report. Took a trip down to Tucson. Check fuel economy and it was only about 16 MPH. I was pushing it a bit. Picked up some parts and hung out with family. A otherwise "none productive" weekend. Pic was on the way back we stopped in at Picacho Peak. Looking at it this is my first pic I have posted with the new mirrors.

[gringoloco]

I like it! ...and I envy your 16mpg...

[zellway]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I like it! ...and I envy your 16mpg...

Thanks. I10 is flat and we had no wind to impact the test. I want to take it down to my dad's house for a longer test and about 4000 feet above see level. Then we should see some different numbers.

[Mr Chevorlet]

I don't think 16 mpg is too bad for that big beautiful burb.

[67chevy1series]

im so sad to see this build stop i started throught page 1 and now im at page 5 and i reached the end for now im staying tuned for this one!

[zellway]

Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

I don't think 16 mpg is too bad for that big beautiful burb.

I'm happy with it. I think that's about the best I'm going to see from it.

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

im so sad to see this build stop i started throught page 1 and now im at page 5 and i reached the end for now im staying tuned for this one!

I'm taking a short break but I have more stuff that will be done. Still have a bunch of parts. For the time it's been my driver. Thanks for checking it out.

[Green 1959]

Me too

[79azc10]

Looks good man , maybe I'll see you cruising around here in Tucson one day

[zellway]

Originally Posted by 79azc10

Looks good man , maybe I'll see you cruising around here in Tucson one day

I have been down in Tucson just about every weekend in February. Last weekend was Phoenix and this weekend might be hitting the renaissance festival out at Apache Junction.

[zellway]

Not much of a update. Parts are showing up and more will be getting done. With the heat on the way I wanted to get the A/C up and running. This should do the job!

[79azc10]

Ah snap

[zellway]

Still waiting on some of the small parts to install the front runner kit. Worked on some of the small detail stuff that is just labor. Drivers side had some damage from what looks to have been from a tow chain.

[zellway]

Back when I cut off the old tow hitch I was a bit lazy and didn't cut all the old stuff off and needed to address this to install the new one.

[zellway]

I hurt in places I didn't know could hurt like this!

[zellway]

Just about clean

[79azc10]

That's a sweet fan setup. Is that a universal fan in a stock shroud?

[4shongo]

Yea, give us more info on that fan swap. I want to get rid of my stock fan and go with an electric set up. I like the idea of utilizing the stock shroud. More info please........

[zellway]

Originally Posted by 79azc10

That's a sweet fan setup. Is that a universal fan in a stock shroud?

Originally Posted by 4shongo

Yea, give us more info on that fan swap. I want to get rid of my stock fan and go with an electric set up. I like the idea of utilizing the stock shroud. More info please........

Someone has a thread on it. I will try and find the link. It's a stock fan from a 2004 jeep grand Cherokee. It fit's great. took all of 15 min to mount up. This is a junkyard one I picked up for $40. I wanted to test it out first. In the AZ heat I should give it a good test. I will post my findings. I'm going to try it out first with the stock short pump and then if it works out install the frontrunner. I'm not crazy about changing a ton of stuff in one shot.

[79azc10]

Originally Posted by zellway

Someone has a thread on it. I will try and find the link. It's a stock fan from a 2004 jeep grand Cherokee. It fit's great. took all of 15 min to mount up. This is a junkyard one I picked up for $40. I wanted to test it out first. In the AZ heat I should give it a good test. I will post my findings. I'm going to try it out first with the stock short pump and then if it works out install the frontrunner. I'm not crazy about changing a ton of stuff in one shot.

Sweet I remember reading the thread just didn't remember what it looked like. Do you go to junkyards in Tucson or arizona city

[zellway]

Originally Posted by 79azc10

Sweet I remember reading the thread just didn't remember what it looked like. Do you go to junkyards in Tucson or arizona city

Picked it up in Casa Grande

[BB72CHEVKT]

Are you installing any rear air?

[zellway]

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Are you installing any rear air?

I do think that will be on my list. I have a stock cover. I looked at some nice aftermarket units that will fit and it's not crazy hard to make up lines for it. I have some ideas of how I will vent the front unit. I know I will need the rear unit if anyone wants to ride out back and not bake.

[79azc10]

Thxs

[montsb]

Zellway. I'm loving the build. Nice work! I had questions about your Retrosound. I read your review on Crutchfield, thanks for posting the link! I have a Custom Autosound in a 1971 K5 and it is horrible. Constant whining, poor sound quality ect. And I do know it is the Stereo as I have redone all wiring, isolated wires, you name it, I've done it. I used to install sound systems and security systems in autos for a living. I also temporarily wired up an old Sony deck that sounded wonderful with no whining. So much better sound in fact that I didn't even know my system had bass, and with the old Sony deck (pull out type) it had highs and lows that were not there. Also I tried an Alternator made by Powermaster for 110 amps and better build quality. So, back to my question. Does your Retrosound deck have any alternator wine? Also wanted to ask if you have it hooked up to an amplifier. Currently I have my deck powered with an amp, with the kick panels 6 1/2" speakers and old Pioneer Truck boxes (TS-TRX800) in back. Also wondered if the Retrosound has a CD Changer control as I have the CD-10 in there as well. Anyways, I just wanted confirmation as to the Retrosound decks quality and some features as I am almost ready to cut the dash for a good stereo lol. Thanks for your time. keep up the great work and awesome thread!

[zellway]

Originally Posted by montsb

Zellway. I'm loving the build. Nice work! I had questions about your Retrosound. I read your review on Crutchfield, thanks for posting the link! I have a Custom Autosound in a 1971 K5 and it is horrible. Constant whining, poor sound quality ect. And I do know it is the Stereo as I have redone all wiring, isolated wires, you name it, I've done it. I used to install sound systems and security systems in autos for a living. I also temporarily wired up an old Sony deck that sounded wonderful with no whining. So much better sound in fact that I didn't even know my system had bass, and with the old Sony deck (pull out type) it had highs and lows that were not there. Also I tried an Alternator made by Powermaster for 110 amps and better build quality. So, back to my question. Does your Retrosound deck have any alternator wine? Also wanted to ask if you have it hooked up to an amplifier. Currently I have my deck powered with an amp, with the kick panels 6 1/2" speakers and old Pioneer Truck boxes (TS-TRX800) in back. Also wondered if the Retrosound has a CD Changer control as I have the CD-10 in there as well. Anyways, I just wanted confirmation as to the Retrosound decks quality and some features as I am almost ready to cut the dash for a good stereo lol. Thanks for your time. keep up the great work and awesome thread!

My system is all off the head unit. No amp (yet) Retro sound is a great unit. No wine at all. I did install a Custom Autosound unit is my 56 bel-air and I was not happy at all. I have installed Retro sound units in 4 other truck and no one has had anything bad to say. I love the unit in my Suburban, I even have the mic setup for hands free and that is big help on the road. I will have to check if you can add a changer to my unit. I never looked, I rock the USB or Bluetooth audio in all my stuff. I would rock a stock radio and hide a head unit before cutting the dash.