572 update

[handsomerob]

Hey, no I'm not getting new gauges, I'm using the stock ones,

Here are a few other pics, I got the new drivesgaft in today, and I modified one of the A/C lines, I actually recieved a bunch of parts, Fuel pressure regualtor, Fuel shut off switch, exhaust pipes, wheel bearings etc.

So much stuff so little time. I spend more time working then taking pictures.

[highperf4x4]

Dang, I wish I had that problem of more stuff than I had time to install.

That driveshaft looks awesome!

Question I forgot to ask though. What's up the 2 different length axles in the previous pics?

[handsomerob]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Dang, I wish I had that problem of more stuff than I had time to install.

That driveshaft looks awesome!

Question I forgot to ask though. What's up the 2 different length axles in the previous pics?

One is the original Axle, the other is an axle blank, needs to be cut to length and machined. I'm actually goin another way though and having Dutchmen machine some.

[highperf4x4]

Cool. Who is Dutchmen?

[handsomerob]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Cool. Who is Dutchmen?

thats what I thought too, I actually called Strange and they said they couldn't help me, but they referred me to Currie, Currie said they couldn't help me with a full floating axle setup, and to call Dutchmen, Dutchman aparently can make any axle you want. they quoted me $295 US for 2 new axles made of 1541U steel significantly stronger then stock.

So if anyone needs Axles give dutchman a call.

http://www.dutchmanaxles.com/

[Hottrucks]

hey could you give me some info on your A/C hose mod I'm going to have to do some mods to mine for the silly A/C thaqts mounted on top of the intake

[handsomerob]

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

hey could you give me some info on your A/C hose mod I'm going to have to do some mods to mine for the silly A/C thaqts mounted on top of the intake

What exactly would you like to know?

I basically ordered all new everything from LMC, then I ordered a new primary line for my new 134a compressor that way I have the high and low side connections. Then I cut the original line off so I could use the 180 degree bend from the factory install, I cut the 80 degree bend off the new line and and attached the piece from the old line. I will be assmbling the A/C system in the next week or so, I'll post pics of it when I'm done that part.

[Hottrucks]

what is the piece you used to join the two togetether its neat and clean...mine will be a blend off caddy hases and the stock truck stuff..I' trying to keep it looking stock

[handsomerob]

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

what is the piece you used to join the two togetether its neat and clean...mine will be a blend off caddy hases and the stock truck stuff..I' trying to keep it looking stock

Umm thats a tubing coupler it's one of our GM products, I'm sure there are many companies that make them, it's basically a compression fitting that gets pressed into place. That black tool in the background is what compresses the fitting on.

[handsomerob]

Well here are a few more pics, nothin' fancy.


Black spray paint for the condensor



POR 15 for the frame



Ball flanges to connect to the headers

[handsomerob]

well started modifying the driveshaft hoop today . . .



Pre modification, the hoop has to be lowered and moved to the right (passenger side)



Hoop removed



Hoop modified




I'll have more pictures tomorrow . . .

[Hottrucks]

does your truck have any drop???? I may run into the same issues.....

[hiwaydave]

Did you have to box or beef up the frame?

[handsomerob]

No there is no drop on this truck, it's factory stance.

And as of yet I have not boxed or beefed up the frame, once the truck is driving we may need to strenghten it.

[highperf4x4]

Can you paint a condenser? I thought it screwed up the cooling process for the freeon?

[handsomerob]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Can you paint a condenser? I thought it screwed up the cooling process for the freeon?

Well it couldn't hurt because it came spray painted silver, so I gave it a coat of black, same thing as the Radiator shop spray painting your rad black.

[highperf4x4]

Yeah but I thought the temp of a condenser played havoc with the freeon? I don't really know much about it though. I just hear stuff and never know what is actually right.

[handsomerob]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Yeah but I thought the temp of a condenser played havoc with the freeon? I don't really know much about it though. I just hear stuff and never know what is actually right.

I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as you . . . but ignorance is bliss . . .

[handsomerob]

Well as promised here are some more pics . . .


Modified hoop installed




Driveshaft clearance




Single piece driveshaft installed

[BB72CHEVKT]

Sweet.

[highperf4x4]

Holy crap that looks good!!

So, you just flipped it over?

[handsomerob]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Holy crap that looks good!!

So, you just flipped it over?

Nope, I had to cut a section out of the passenger side, and move it to the driver side, then I had to slice into the top section and spread it upwards, then cut a section out of the bottom and close it up. I then moved the section I removed from the bottom to fill the gap in the top. then I just filled all the holes and smoothed the whole thing out.

[Newtz67]

Wow! That came out really nice!

[handsomerob]

Well I hung the exhaust today, still need to make up some tailpipes.

here are some pics.

[handsomerob]

Anyone have any opinions on magnaflow mufflers? I'm wondering what these will sound like once I fire this thing up.