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DarioTexas · 08-09-2011, 09:55 PM

Well this is my first post here ... I've been lurking and browsing for some time. I've used this site for countless questions and it has helped out tremendously.

What started out as an idea has turned into a money pit. Well a good money pit.

The idea was to pay a bit extra for a nice rust free truck and repaint it the way I want, add rims and get the interior on point. Then I would have a perfect cruiser.

Well this is my first classic truck project ... And you know the same old story ... You take this apart and figure why not fix it ... take that apart and figure why not add this and upgrade that and then the credit cards are maxed out

Started off with a pretty neat Hugger Orange 69 Fleetside Short that my wife utterly refused to get in so I had to get started on this thing quick ... Texas heat was 110 and NO AC.

Long story short ... We have a Proformance 502 Custom Big Block on order fuel injected with a R4 Transmission ... Full Hotchkis kit just installed ... Willwood 14" Cross Drilled and Slotted brakes ... 22" Brushed Wheels & Tires ... I've ordered about $11K from LMC Truck ... On a waiting list to get the interior done ... BeCool Radiator ... Single Pulley Vintage Air system (not sure I'm saying that right) ... I've change my mind about 20 times on the paint color.

I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things but as of right now the tally on everything we have spent or planning on spending has reached beyond what anyone could imagine

Here's my first question.

I work late and get home on the weekends around 4-5AM ... I live in an quiet community and I like to be courteous to my neighbors as all of our kids and theirs will be going to the same school ... I don't want to come rumbling down the alley and waking everybody up should I decide to take the truck to work ... Does anybody recommend a good muffler or exhaust system that will keep the car quiet below 2500rpm and then opens up after?

We are toying with the idea of running (4) mufflers ... and having an electronic valve re-route the exhaust through the extreme baffled mufflers when pulling into the neighborhood or around large crowds of people like pulling into the VALET of a somewhat civilized restaurant and then having it switch over to the performance muffler when driving out on the highway or getting on it.

Any suggestions?

Pics and LOTS OF LOTS of parts for sale coming soon.

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-09-2011, 10:13 PM

Welcome to the board ready to see pics... But on another note you should have spent your 11k at another place for truck parts just my 2 cents
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**lolife99** · 08-09-2011, 10:26 PM

Welcome to the board.
GREAT first post!
Subscribing for pictures.

DarioTexas · 08-09-2011, 10:30 PM

Here she is the day I bought her ...

Back home in my garage ...

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Welcome to the board ready to see pics... But on another note you should have spent your 11k at another place for truck parts just my 2 cents
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Well they seemed the easiest way to get everything I needed quick and had a user friendly site ... I have been having post purchase issues with them ... What other sites do you recommend?

gearheads78 · 08-09-2011, 10:36 PM

Looked like a real nice truck before you started on it.

I built a 800HP SS454 truck for a buddy a few years back. 3.5" Dynomax Welded Ultraflow mufflers. We supprised a lot of people how quiet it was at idle and cruise. Lots of fun beating up on race cars at the track with a little ol 4200lb street truck.

It was a monster when the Vortec started making boost.

DarioTexas · 08-09-2011, 10:39 PM

A couple of shots of us putting the truck back together after tearing it down to line everything up ... Installed Hotchkis kit ... Getting stereo fitted ... Once it's all together going to tear it down again, reinforce box the frame, send it to powdercoat, etc ...

DarioTexas · 08-09-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

Looked like a real nice truck before you started on it.

I built a 800HP SS454 truck for a buddy a few years back. 3.5" Dynomax Welded Ultraflow mufflers. We supprised a lot of people how quiet it was at idle and cruise. Lots of fun beating up on race cars at the track with a little ol 4200lb street truck.

It was a monster when the Vortec started making boost.

Sounds FUN! I don't know how you kept the power on the ground ... Alot of people thought I was crazy tearing this truck apart because it did look really good.

502ms · 08-09-2011, 10:47 PM

There is a system that is out there for what you're referring to I'm going to do the same thing on my 73 BMW project. Flip switch turns the baffle sideways to let it breathe.
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gearheads78 · 08-09-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DarioTexas

Sounds FUN! I don't know how you kept the power on the ground ... Alot of people thought I was crazy tearing this truck apart because it did look really good.

He used caltrcs and did not try to break records in the 60ft dept. Best ET was in the 6.30's but it was consistant mid 6's . Flat tappet, ported 049's and and about 11lbs of blow through boost with a YS blower. The combo was stupid simple.

502ms · 08-09-2011, 10:48 PM

Beautiful truck, btw
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SCOTI · 08-09-2011, 11:01 PM

I did a bunch of internet searches for high-flow mufflers that were as quiet as possible. One of the top repeat recommendations were Dynomax Ultra Flows.

They flowed almost the same as no muffler @ all (2.5" offset in/out) in comparison tests yet were the quietest (idle ~ 2k rpm) vs. the other mufflers tested (Summit p/n wlk-17749). Now for a stout BBC, you'll likely step up to 3" exhaust so try the 17769's (3" offset in/ centered out; big freakin' mufflers so you'd need some space for them). The 3" exhaust will inherently be louder vs. the 2.5's but not so much that idling down the alley would be 'piss the neighbors off' loud.

Now when the pedal is mashed, these things were as loud as any of the others in those same tests....

Wbrown · 08-09-2011, 11:10 PM

I would stab somebody in the NECK for my truck to look that good.

VA72C10 · 08-09-2011, 11:10 PM

Sounds like an AWESOME project. Looking forward to following along!!!

mcbassin · 08-10-2011, 12:08 AM

Looks like an awesome truck you started with. Looks like Major upgrades to brakes and suspension. More pictures please. I'm following along too.

mcbassin · 08-10-2011, 12:10 AM

Oh, I forgot, welcome to the best truck board!

**LEEVON** · 08-10-2011, 12:10 AM

Dynomax VT have a valve in them, supposed to be quiet at idle and low speeds.

http://www.dynomax.com/mufflers.php?muffler=vt

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-10-2011, 12:19 AM

I would you use kennys trucks they have anything you can get from lmc and more plus they are great people and when you order from them you deal with the owners not just some Jo blow
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SCOTI · 08-10-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I did a bunch of internet searches for high-flow mufflers that were as quiet as possible. One of the top repeat recommendations were Dynomax Ultra Flows.

They flowed almost the same as no muffler @ all (2.5" offset in/out) in comparison tests yet were the quietest (idle ~ 2k rpm) vs. the other mufflers tested (Summit p/n wlk-17749). Now for a stout BBC, you'll likely step up to 3" exhaust so try the 17769's (3" offset in/ centered out; big freakin' mufflers so you'd need some space for them). The 3" exhaust will inherently be louder vs. the 2.5's but not so much that idling down the alley would be 'piss the neighbors off' loud.

Now when the pedal is mashed, these things were as loud as any of the others in those same tests....

Doh.... I got my info crossed up.

The numbers & info in the post are for Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers. I called them 'ultra flow's' cause I was thinking of some other mufflers I've used (Hooker Max Flows).

DarioTexas · 08-10-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Dynomax VT have a valve in them, supposed to be quiet at idle and low speeds.

http://www.dynomax.com/mufflers.php?muffler=vt

EXACTLY what I'm looking for ... Once again this board has proved to be an invaluable asset to anyone going through a build process! Thank you.

mcbassin · 08-10-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DarioTexas

EXACTLY what I'm looking for ... Once again this board has proved to be an invaluable asset to anyone going through a build process! Thank you.

That looks like some high end mufflers. Any idea on what the selling price for a pair?

DarioTexas · 08-10-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

That looks like some high end mufflers. Any idea on what the selling price for a pair?

They were $90 each from Summit

tattoed71 · 08-10-2011, 12:28 PM

im new to this site too nice truck cant wait to see more

fastwillie 696969 · 08-10-2011, 12:48 PM

you made a good choice on color ,welcome to the orange world

72SWBChevy · 08-10-2011, 01:11 PM

welcome to the board, subscribed!

DarioTexas · 08-10-2011, 02:29 PM

NEXT QUESTION ...

Need to relocate the gas tank to the rear ... The one that got here from LMC doesn't work ... I'm now running fuel injection ... I'm leaning towards RicksTanks ...

Need some ideas, photos and/or sources to get something done ... Needs an IN / OUT / Filler Neck / Breathing Outlet / Sending Unit.

Thanks!!

08-09-2011, 09:55 PM	#1
DarioTexas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, texas Posts: 18	My 69 $100K Project ... Well this is my first post here ... I've been lurking and browsing for some time. I've used this site for countless questions and it has helped out tremendously. What started out as an idea has turned into a money pit. Well a good money pit. The idea was to pay a bit extra for a nice rust free truck and repaint it the way I want, add rims and get the interior on point. Then I would have a perfect cruiser. Well this is my first classic truck project ... And you know the same old story ... You take this apart and figure why not fix it ... take that apart and figure why not add this and upgrade that and then the credit cards are maxed out Started off with a pretty neat Hugger Orange 69 Fleetside Short that my wife utterly refused to get in so I had to get started on this thing quick ... Texas heat was 110 and NO AC. Long story short ... We have a Proformance 502 Custom Big Block on order fuel injected with a R4 Transmission ... Full Hotchkis kit just installed ... Willwood 14" Cross Drilled and Slotted brakes ... 22" Brushed Wheels & Tires ... I've ordered about $11K from LMC Truck ... On a waiting list to get the interior done ... BeCool Radiator ... Single Pulley Vintage Air system (not sure I'm saying that right) ... I've change my mind about 20 times on the paint color. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things but as of right now the tally on everything we have spent or planning on spending has reached beyond what anyone could imagine Here's my first question. I work late and get home on the weekends around 4-5AM ... I live in an quiet community and I like to be courteous to my neighbors as all of our kids and theirs will be going to the same school ... I don't want to come rumbling down the alley and waking everybody up should I decide to take the truck to work ... Does anybody recommend a good muffler or exhaust system that will keep the car quiet below 2500rpm and then opens up after? We are toying with the idea of running (4) mufflers ... and having an electronic valve re-route the exhaust through the extreme baffled mufflers when pulling into the neighborhood or around large crowds of people like pulling into the VALET of a somewhat civilized restaurant and then having it switch over to the performance muffler when driving out on the highway or getting on it. Any suggestions? Pics and LOTS OF LOTS of parts for sale coming soon.

08-09-2011, 10:13 PM	#2
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Welcome to the board ready to see pics... But on another note you should have spent your 11k at another place for truck parts just my 2 cents Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

08-09-2011, 10:26 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Welcome to the board. GREAT first post! Subscribing for pictures. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-09-2011, 10:36 PM	#5
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Looked like a real nice truck before you started on it. I built a 800HP SS454 truck for a buddy a few years back. 3.5" Dynomax Welded Ultraflow mufflers. We supprised a lot of people how quiet it was at idle and cruise. Lots of fun beating up on race cars at the track with a little ol 4200lb street truck. It was a monster when the Vortec started making boost.

08-09-2011, 10:39 PM	#6
DarioTexas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, texas Posts: 18	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... A couple of shots of us putting the truck back together after tearing it down to line everything up ... Installed Hotchkis kit ... Getting stereo fitted ... Once it's all together going to tear it down again, reinforce box the frame, send it to powdercoat, etc ...

08-09-2011, 10:47 PM	#8
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... There is a system that is out there for what you're referring to I'm going to do the same thing on my 73 BMW project. Flip switch turns the baffle sideways to let it breathe. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

08-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#10
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Beautiful truck, btw Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

08-09-2011, 11:01 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... I did a bunch of internet searches for high-flow mufflers that were as quiet as possible. One of the top repeat recommendations were Dynomax Ultra Flows. They flowed almost the same as no muffler @ all (2.5" offset in/out) in comparison tests yet were the quietest (idle ~ 2k rpm) vs. the other mufflers tested (Summit p/n wlk-17749). Now for a stout BBC, you'll likely step up to 3" exhaust so try the 17769's (3" offset in/ centered out; big freakin' mufflers so you'd need some space for them). The 3" exhaust will inherently be louder vs. the 2.5's but not so much that idling down the alley would be 'piss the neighbors off' loud. Now when the pedal is mashed, these things were as loud as any of the others in those same tests.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-09-2011, 11:10 PM	#12
Wbrown Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cameron oklahoma Posts: 146	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... I would stab somebody in the NECK for my truck to look that good. __________________ Master welder I've got a degree in metalfusionology

08-09-2011, 11:10 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Sounds like an AWESOME project. Looking forward to following along!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-10-2011, 12:08 AM	#14
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Looks like an awesome truck you started with. Looks like Major upgrades to brakes and suspension. More pictures please. I'm following along too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-10-2011, 12:10 AM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Oh, I forgot, welcome to the best truck board! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-10-2011, 12:10 AM	#16
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... Dynomax VT have a valve in them, supposed to be quiet at idle and low speeds. http://www.dynomax.com/mufflers.php?muffler=vt __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-10-2011, 12:19 AM	#17
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... I would you use kennys trucks they have anything you can get from lmc and more plus they are great people and when you order from them you deal with the owners not just some Jo blow Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

08-10-2011, 12:28 PM	#22
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DarioTexas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, texas Posts: 18	Re: My 69 $100K Project ... NEXT QUESTION ... Need to relocate the gas tank to the rear ... The one that got here from LMC doesn't work ... I'm now running fuel injection ... I'm leaning towards RicksTanks ... Need some ideas, photos and/or sources to get something done ... Needs an IN / OUT / Filler Neck / Breathing Outlet / Sending Unit. Thanks!!

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