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12-14-2017, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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Re: My new project the White Whale.
Thanks for sharing
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04-09-2018, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: My new project the White Whale.
Well after about a year and a half at my friend John's shop the truck is home. It's running and driving but still needs a few more things to be safe and roadworthy. He installed a 5.3 out of a 04 Yukon, 2wd 4L60E, new stock gas tank, new cheapy ebay radiator, Dirty Dingo Motor mounts w/ classic performance motor mount perches, Modern Vintage wiring harness, CPP 3" lower front and 4" HD rear coils w/ new shocks, track bar and shock relocates. He also put in power steering. The truck runs great, starts right up, idles smooth. The brakes are still drum all the way around and are still manual. We are looking into disc front brakes with a power booster. Then it still needs the rest of the exhaust to be done as well. He also used the stock truck exhaust manifolds and just trimmed the frame to fit. He said it looked like someone already tried to do this in the past since the frame had already been trimmed in the same place before.
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04-09-2018, 09:49 AM | #3 |
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Looks like a nice install. Where did he put the ECM/PCM? Mine is on the passenger side fender well and it looks a little clunky there..... Keep us posted on the next steps. LockDoc
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05-01-2017, 11:04 AM | #4 |
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Made a little more progress lately on the truck. I've been working on the center console and I think I've done my last layer on bondo/ filler. I just need to sand it down a little more, then I can work on the top compartment lid. After that it just need to be wrapped in black vinyl.
I got word from my buddy that the motor is in and everything will fit once he is done with it. He said there was plenty of clearance for the oil pan and that he will need to modify both exhaust manifolds to make them fit. He also needs to remove some of the bolts that hold the exhaust manifolds on since they are stuck in there now. |
05-09-2017, 11:11 AM | #5 |
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07-23-2017, 06:46 AM | #6 |
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Re: My new project the White Whale.
Updates?
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07-24-2017, 10:49 AM | #7 |
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08-11-2017, 10:57 AM | #8 |
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Got an update on my truck. Fuel system is done, cooling system is done, stock exhaust manifolds have been modified and now fit like they should. Battery and cables were being installed yesterday. We are working on finding a driveshaft or we are going to have one made. It's getting there. I hope it's up and running in the next few weeks.
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08-11-2017, 07:13 PM | #9 | |
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08-14-2017, 07:44 AM | #10 | |
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08-18-2017, 08:23 AM | #11 |
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10-01-2017, 08:33 AM | #12 |
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Any updates? Driving yet?
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10-02-2017, 07:52 AM | #13 |
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10-02-2017, 05:49 PM | #14 |
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What's left from the pics it looks like your close. What did you use for a radiator?
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10-03-2017, 08:14 AM | #15 | |
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We ended up using a ebay cheaper radiator that a friend of mine had and gave me a good deal on. Nick |
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12-14-2017, 07:24 PM | #16 |
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Looks good is the new motor running yet?
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12-14-2017, 11:00 PM | #17 |
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01-16-2018, 08:45 AM | #18 |
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01-22-2018, 09:31 AM | #19 |
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01-22-2018, 11:17 AM | #20 |
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Looks good. I need to do something in the '72 C30. LockDoc
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01-22-2018, 02:55 PM | #21 |
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Thanks Leon. I'm searching for a drop in plastic compartment for the storage area under the armrest. It looks like I should be able to find something at the marine stores. I just need to verify the exact size.
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02-04-2018, 05:00 PM | #22 |
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Console looks nice, did you get motor running yet?
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02-05-2018, 09:15 AM | #23 |
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Thanks buddy, I don't think so. It's still at my friends shop and I'm waiting for an update from him. He was getting the motor to crank last weekend but was still dealing with a wiring issue. He keeps on telling me it's getting very close.
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03-21-2018, 10:42 AM | #24 |
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Still working on the truck. I ordered coils, shocks, track bar and shock relocators from CPP. They should be arriving this Friday. Went with 3" drop coils for the front and 4" HD coils for the rear.
Also still working on the center console. That is almost done as well. Truck is running after a few hiccups. Power steering is done and it has a temporary exhaust on it now. My buddy is going to install the coils and springs then deliver it to me so I can start working on the interior seats and exterior. Then it really will only need the rest of the exhaust to be able to be driven. Can't wait to get this truck back and to get the interior situated. This summer is going to be a lot of fun. |
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