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Keckdl · 11-08-2012, 10:37 PM

First off it isn't really a monster truck, it is just what my kids call it.

I bought this truck about two years ago and it was all stock minus add a leafs all around. i replaced those the next summer with a 2.5" lift with 33" tires.

last month i changed out the 3.08 gears in the axels to 4.10 and wow what a difference! I went from a sad 13mpg to about 17mpg and could finally use my OD on my 700r4.

this last week i replaced the engine and transmission out. The engine is a turn key ZZ4 with hedman headers. Behind that is a new to me 700r4 from bowtie overdrives.

I must say I couldn't have done this without all of the insight this web site has given me. My hat is off to all of you.

Thanks,
Dan

Keckdl · 11-08-2012, 10:41 PM

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frog210 · 11-08-2012, 10:56 PM

in the second pic is that chain so they wont steal it lol

Keckdl · 11-08-2012, 10:57 PM

It's my dog's leash, haha

**special-K** · 11-09-2012, 09:49 AM

Very nice! I like the look and just general theme(?). Mild lift,mildly larger tires,clean/good looking body/paint,and mucho power with a strong O/D. Something you can drive that's handsome,tough,and not a workout.

88Jimmy4x4 · 11-09-2012, 01:50 PM

very nice truck and engine

gchemist · 11-09-2012, 02:50 PM

Nice work!! You'll love the ZZ4. I'v managed 18.5 MPG out of mine at 70 MPH.

Keckdl · 11-10-2012, 11:28 PM

Thanks guys,

Special K, that is the look i am going for. A slightly over stock truck with a mild sleeper drivetrain.

Keckdl · 11-10-2012, 11:31 PM

Gchemist, That is what i am shooting for. I have read your posts about the milage you got on your truck and that is why i went with the ZZ4. The truck will go fast and get good gas milage when i want too.

Car'n'Guitars · 11-11-2012, 01:19 AM

This truck is awesome, looks great.

meter swinger · 11-11-2012, 01:32 AM

Looks awesome

nice looking truck you built. You should be proud of it.
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Keckdl · 11-27-2012, 03:47 PM

So what I have learned from doing the engine swap. The ZZ4 turn key has a CS type alternator and my truck had an SI type; NAPA makes an adapter plug which will plug into your stock wiring and then to the alternator, part number: ec82. It will simulate the required load to start charging without having to use a load light.
Second, the AC and the alternator swap sides so the lines for the AC were to long. The lines out of a 92 Chevy truck fit almost perfectly, I had to massage the rigid line to the radiator slightly. Fits great now!

More to follow I'm sure, as this will always be a fun never ending project.

Dan

PS this thing is so freaking fast wow!
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willett · 11-27-2012, 10:18 PM

I applaud you for having your truck chained up so that it can't run away

68Timber · 11-27-2012, 10:36 PM

That grill is one of my favorites, 83/84? Is that a GMPP serpentine setup? I have one in a box for a motor I have in a bag. Thanks for the tip on the alt plug.

Keckdl · 11-28-2012, 01:05 PM

Bruiser, it sure is the GMPP Serpentiene set.

Willett, yep add an 90lb dog to the end of the chain and have one homemade alarm. Lol
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11-08-2012, 10:37 PM	#1
Keckdl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Daddy's monster truck First off it isn't really a monster truck, it is just what my kids call it. I bought this truck about two years ago and it was all stock minus add a leafs all around. i replaced those the next summer with a 2.5" lift with 33" tires. last month i changed out the 3.08 gears in the axels to 4.10 and wow what a difference! I went from a sad 13mpg to about 17mpg and could finally use my OD on my 700r4. this last week i replaced the engine and transmission out. The engine is a turn key ZZ4 with hedman headers. Behind that is a new to me 700r4 from bowtie overdrives. I must say I couldn't have done this without all of the insight this web site has given me. My hat is off to all of you. Thanks, Dan

11-08-2012, 10:41 PM	#2
Keckdl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Re: Daddy's monster truck Pics Attached Images

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11-08-2012, 10:56 PM	#4
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: Daddy's monster truck in the second pic is that chain so they wont steal it lol __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

11-08-2012, 10:57 PM	#5
Keckdl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Re: Daddy's monster truck It's my dog's leash, haha

11-09-2012, 09:49 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Daddy's monster truck Very nice! I like the look and just general theme(?). Mild lift,mildly larger tires,clean/good looking body/paint,and mucho power with a strong O/D. Something you can drive that's handsome,tough,and not a workout. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#7
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Daddy's monster truck very nice truck and engine __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

11-09-2012, 02:50 PM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Daddy's monster truck Nice work!! You'll love the ZZ4. I'v managed 18.5 MPG out of mine at 70 MPH. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

11-10-2012, 11:28 PM	#9
Keckdl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Re: Daddy's monster truck Thanks guys, Special K, that is the look i am going for. A slightly over stock truck with a mild sleeper drivetrain. __________________ Dan 83 Chevy K10 Scottsdale, ZZ4, TH700r4, 4.10, 33"

11-10-2012, 11:31 PM	#10
Keckdl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Re: Daddy's monster truck Gchemist, That is what i am shooting for. I have read your posts about the milage you got on your truck and that is why i went with the ZZ4. The truck will go fast and get good gas milage when i want too. __________________ Dan 83 Chevy K10 Scottsdale, ZZ4, TH700r4, 4.10, 33"

11-11-2012, 01:19 AM	#11
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Daddy's monster truck This truck is awesome, looks great. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

11-11-2012, 01:32 AM	#12
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Daddy's monster truck Looks awesome nice looking truck you built. You should be proud of it. Posted via Mobile Device

11-27-2012, 03:47 PM	#13
Keckdl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Re: Daddy's monster truck So what I have learned from doing the engine swap. The ZZ4 turn key has a CS type alternator and my truck had an SI type; NAPA makes an adapter plug which will plug into your stock wiring and then to the alternator, part number: ec82. It will simulate the required load to start charging without having to use a load light. Second, the AC and the alternator swap sides so the lines for the AC were to long. The lines out of a 92 Chevy truck fit almost perfectly, I had to massage the rigid line to the radiator slightly. Fits great now! More to follow I'm sure, as this will always be a fun never ending project. Dan PS this thing is so freaking fast wow! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan 83 Chevy K10 Scottsdale, ZZ4, TH700r4, 4.10, 33"

11-27-2012, 10:18 PM	#14
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Daddy's monster truck I applaud you for having your truck chained up so that it can't run away __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

11-27-2012, 10:36 PM	#15
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Daddy's monster truck That grill is one of my favorites, 83/84? Is that a GMPP serpentine setup? I have one in a box for a motor I have in a bag. Thanks for the tip on the alt plug. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build



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11-28-2012, 01:05 PM	#16
Keckdl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Re: Daddy's monster truck Bruiser, it sure is the GMPP Serpentiene set. Willett, yep add an 90lb dog to the end of the chain and have one homemade alarm. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan 83 Chevy K10 Scottsdale, ZZ4, TH700r4, 4.10, 33"

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