68 S/C update.....

[chevyguy_72]

I was looking at the same paddle shift setup... let me know what you think when you get it...

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks guys! I got the inner cooler mounted last night. I just need to finish up the plumbing on it and that part will be done. I plan on painting it black so you won't be able to see it behind the grill.

My Speartech wiring harness should be here today. A big thanks to John! He has been great in helping me customize it for the supercharger and adapting this part that I ordered this last week from TwistMachine:

http://twistmachine.com/index.php?ma...products_id=39



The paddles are built by a small family run company. I did a lot of research on this product and all I could find is a bunch of great reviews! Thanks Steve.

I also need to give a shoutout to Garrett at Magncharger! He has been very instrumental in answering questions and providing parts to help my get the TVS 1900 installed properly. He was gracious enough to give me his personal cell phone and has answered numerous texts at night and during the weekends, thanks again Garrett!

Progress is being made and I've been lucky to have a lot of good companys and car guys help me out on this venture. I definitely would not be as far I am, if it wer not for their help. Soooooo...I'm not sure I'm going to make my Crusing the Coast deadline, but it won't be from lack of effort....

[slowcpe]

Spent the past few days reading this entire thread. Just started my search for a '67-68 swb and wanting to do something very similar. Unfortunately I doubt I will have the same budget but I love everything you have decided to do. Can't wait to see the results of the new combo.

As with quite anew others, I'm taking a lot of notes.
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I hope you can make CTC Rob. But there is always next year too. Truck looks so great!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

I was looking at the same paddle shift setup... let me know what you think when you get it...

Will do!

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Spent the past few days reading this entire thread. Just started my search for a '67-68 swb and wanting to do something very similar. Unfortunately I doubt I will have the same budget but I love everything you have decided to do. Can't wait to see the results of the new combo.

As with quite a few others, I'm taking a lot of notes.
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Thanks! Hopefully I will have some "real" updates after this weekend....

[Average Joe]

All I can say is WOW! I thought this truck was killer with the 383 and blow thru carb but now its insane. Great work cant wait to see it finished.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Average Joe

All I can say is WOW! I thought this truck was killer with the 383 and blow thru carb but now its insane. Great work cant wait to see it finished.

Thanks Joe!

Well, no real good pictures, but some real good progress this weekend (thanks again Ernie!).

tranny lines plumbed and aux cooler mounted
inner cooler and pump mounted and plumbed
radiator back in and hoses connected
fuel system plumbed (fuel pressure regulator, injectors and rails mounted)
new driveshaft ordered from DSS

http://www.driveshaftshop.com/domest...ece-driveshaft

Speartech EFI harness in place and about 75% wired
AC wiring connected about 75% complete
ac system leaked checked and ready for freon (way to go Ernie! )
TwistMachine ShrifterSix paddle shifters sitting at Speartech for bench testing....

http://twistmachine.com/index.php?ma...products_id=39

I still have a lot of loose ends to finish, but the elephant is getting smaller....

[greg65]

Amazing progress Rob. This thing is gonna be sick.

[Rusbuilt]

Nice update Rob!

[sourkraut]

You might have mentioned before but what are you looking hp and ftlb?
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by greg65

Amazing progress Rob. This thing is gonna be sick.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Nice update Rob!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by sourkraut

You might have mentioned before but what are you looking hp and ftlb?
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Hopefully 600+...

[Palf70Step]

Way to go Rob She gitt'n dun!

[sourkraut]

Sweet, lookin good

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Way to go Rob She gitt'n dun!

Thanks Bill!

Originally Posted by sourkraut

Sweet, lookin good

Thanks!


Here's a couple of pictures of the ShrifterSix paddle shifters, !

[knomadd]

Are you having to use a shorter column for that to fit or does that unit take place of the column adapter?

[Hart_Rod]

It replaces the column adapter.
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[raull]

paddle shifter !!!! sweet !!!!!

[STOCKISH]

That is sick! Cant wait to see it installed.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by knomadd

Are you having to use a shorter column for that to fit or does that unit take place of the column adapter?

Here's a picture of my steering wheel adapter. Just swap it out and my steering wheel bolts to the paddle wheel hub.

Originally Posted by raull

paddle shifter !!!! sweet !!!!!

Thanks! It should be pretty sweet with the 6 speed auto.

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

That is sick! Cant wait to see it installed.

Thanks!

[Bennett68C10]

The paddle shifter looks great Rob, I can't wait to see a video of this truck tearing up the streets
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[chevyguy_72]

That looks like a nice piece...
Are you putting it on a stock type column or do you have an after market?
I was wondering if the paddles might conflict with turn signal lever?

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks Bill!



Thanks!


Here's a couple of pictures of the ShrifterSix paddle shifters, !

[darkhorse970]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

The paddle shifter looks great Rob, I can't wait to see a video of this truck tearing up the streets
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X2
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

The paddle shifter looks great Rob, I can't wait to see a video of this truck tearing up the streets
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

That looks like a nice piece...
Are you putting it on a stock type column or do you have an after market?
I was wondering if the paddles might conflict with turn signal lever?

It's a stock column. I may have to "tweak" it a little.

[Hart_Rod]

I apologize for the minimal updates, but it seems like the less time I spend on here, the more I get done, .

I finally got enough wiring done on my install so I could at least test the Dakota Digital VHX gauges. After a few trial and errors (mostly errors, ), I got everything working!!!! Using the VHX gauges and along with the OBDII BIM-01-1 interface, I'm able to pull just about everything the CAN BUS monitors AND display it on my gauge interface, everything from the check engine light, speed, tach, water temp, oil press, tranny temp, IAT, OAT (I'm not sure how that's working???), and I even got it to display the gear indication!!!! I'm extremely happy right now and I can't wait to fire this bad boy up, . I also figured out a way to wire up the BIM so you don't have to jam up your OBDII port. Let me know if you want the info. Sorry for my exuberance, but it was a banner day on moving my build forward.

I received the drive shaft (beautiful piece!), and if it weren't for having to update my pinion yoke to accept a 1350 u-joint, I would have gotten it installed (should be here Monday). Sorry no pics, maybe tomorrow, just wanted to share my excitement.

[big_al_71]

Rob man you have done a beyond of an outstanding job on this truck. I also cant wait to see the video of it specially the inside of the cab shot...

Congrats!!!

[Rusbuilt]

Thats an awesome update!

[C10_ustacould]

Keep it rollin' bro!