The Teardown And Rebuild! Pics Inside!

[91blkstpsd]

Just started taking my truck apart after my old engine gave out. Im putting in a mildly built LT1 and 4L60E.Gonna clean up and shave some stuff in the engine bay and do some trailer fenders.Also just got my suicide door kit today from autoloc.Doin some body work while im waiting on engine parts.Ill keep you guys posted as I can.Comments welcome.

[Sweet Tea Man]

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[CKTA]

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[91blkstpsd]

dang hold on just a sec. HA HA http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/125002214_404907777_0.jpghttp://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/123605121_400017859_0.jpghttp://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/125001773_404906225_0.jpghttp://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/125378811_406233158_0.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

'95 LT1, I powdercoated the intake, brackets, and other misc stuff, still needs throttle body and som dress up stuff.
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[CKTA]

Nice LT1. :cool:

[blazenlo95]

Nice LT1. :cool:
:word:
Looks good.:thumbup:

[91blkstpsd]

Thanks, but not nice enough yet. Still alot to do, Ill post some pics of the rest of the truck as I have time.

[Blad]

nice try to do a write-up and post the stuff you used to get it working in there. what year lt1 btw?

[91blkstpsd]

Its A 95 Camaro Lt1 And Trans. I Will Try And Do Some Write Up On It As I Go. Im Also Gonna Sand Blast And Paint The Frame While Im In This Far.then Gonna Be Installing Suicide Doors, Shaving Some Stuff, Bagging, Interior, And Audio, So Keep Posted.

[BassBaller5]

how much did that end up running you? looks great.

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

:cool:

[Bagged 04]

Looks good I love that intake. They look sweet. How big is that alt?

[91blkstpsd]

The engine and trans I bought for $1500 and only has 45K miles and is very clean.Then I have a transgo shift kit, LT4 hotcam,ACCEL wires for now which all together ran like @ $275.I bought the powdercoating kit and done that stuff myself.

[Blad]

damn almost what im going to do. how did u get the hottcam kit so cheap?

[GMC Sierra]

nice lt1 that is going to be bad azz:cheer:

[91blkstpsd]

I got the cam used with only a couple thousand miles for $75 and am buying the other stuff like springs, 1.6 roller rockers, to make it like an LT4, then adding bigger TB, headers, underdrive pullies, and custom tuning the computer.Later I hope for a turbo set up on this engine :)
Here is a few more pics of my trans that I cleaned and painted and also my nasty frame which is getting sandblasted and painted also.http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC00259.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/4l60e.jpg
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[91blkstpsd]

Here is the trans with the TransGo shift kit. It wasnt hard at all to put in just needed some patience!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/128723616_418007510_0.jpg
Now it just needs a stall and it will be done!

[Stigo69]

lookin good....keep it up

[TexanZ71]

did you say trailer fenders? can you get some pics of that?

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a couple pics of the polished aluminum trans pan I got in. Its not name brand but I got it off ebay and its actually good quality and thick and comes with a drain plug. Gonna get some Polishe valve covers and oil pan soon.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/130570232_424432774_0.jpg
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[TexanZ71]

I see x's

[Toolman]

I see x's

:think: Works for me.

[Stigo69]

me too

[IH8FORD]

looks great man cant wait to see more pics.

[91blkstpsd]

I pulled my truck out of the shop and pressure washed and degreased the frame and firewall almost ready to paint it now. Before that I have a portable sandblaster i will use on the frame. Does anyone know of a really good chassis gloss black?
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/131533263_427766794_0.jpg

[CKTA]

POR-15 makes alot of different paints that hold up very well.

[tpichevy]

ive herd you have to cut pat of the fram to fit the tl1 acc brackets in the truck is this true? nice lookin drive train you got there!! keep us posted! alos if you lookin for lt1 stuff TB ect try corvetteforum.com and thirdgen.org both places have a lot of lt1 stuff for sale! ive been a member at both for a while now some good peps might be able to find what your lookin for, if your still lookin!!

[91blkstpsd]

If you try and use the stock location of the AC, yes you have to cut the frame. But here is a pic I found of a bracket Im trying to locate that moves it up high where ours are originally.If I cant find it ill make one(my family owns a machine shop:)And thanks for the links ill look into that. While I have it this far apart im replacing all the front end bushings with red Energy Suspension ones and shaving some stuff on the firewall.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/8c_12.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a couple pics of when I pulled it out this weekend to clean the frame and firewall.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC00432.jpg
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[Blad]

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244906 i put that together but noone paid much attention apparently but, it might help you out finding some parts you might need. good progress by the way! i already found brand new corvette acc brackets and will be picking them up tomorow for that factory look.

[91blkstpsd]

Just got my headers in over the weekend. They dont look to be bad quality at all. I just set them on my engine to take a couple pics and see how they fit.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC00479.jpg
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lemme know what you guys think of them.

[CKTA]

:thumbup:

[Joe]

Looks like a great project for sure! Keep the pics coming...

[Izzy]

:cool:

[91blkstpsd]

Got some sandblasting done and painted my driveshaft to see what the paint will look like. Its no where near done with the blasting, it was just too cold to do much outside.

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[91blkstpsd]

Here is my new Energy motor mounts, sway bar end links and greasable bushings, and tie rod boots. Im also gonna get the a-arm bushings when i take them off to powdercoat them. Should i just do my suspension in all low gloss black or do parts in silver also? Lemme know what you guys think.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC00516.jpg

[Blad]

put some silver in there to give it more of a finished look and brighten things up a bit

[91blkstpsd]

I think Im gonna do the suspension parts silver and the frame gloss black like the driveshaft. I think all the red suspension bushings are gonna look nice with this also. Anyone with pics of this or similar?

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a couple pics of some stuff I painted this weekend. I painted the ac compressor, altenator, sway bar and end links in a silver metallic. I think it is goin to look really nice when together. The paint I used is for wheels. I used it cause it is resistant to chemicals, brake dust, and other greases. Also got my BBK 52mm throttle body in and its just sitting on right now, have to get new gaskets for it.Lemme know how you guys think its coming.

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[91blkstpsd]

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[91blkstpsd]

Got my frame painted and gonna get the steering parts painted silver today. Next will be test fitting my engine in! Also got in my new MSD coil, flexplate, BBK underdrive pully, and corvette fuel rail covers.
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[1BadZ71Tahoe]

Got my frame painted and gonna get the steering parts painted silver today. Next will be test fitting my engine in! Also got in my new MSD coil, flexplate, BBK underdrive pully, and corvette fuel rail covers.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MYFRAME.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/143318927_469388856_0.jpg


Coming along well. What are you going to shave from the bay?

Keep em coming.

- B

[91blkstpsd]

Just gonna shave some holes and maybe the seam. Taking off the overflow tank and replacing with a stainless in the core support.Just clean everything up and paint.

[gostranger]

wow nice job keep up the good work!!!

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a few pics of the new flexplate, Corvette covers and putting in the LT4 "Hotcam". Im ordering new valve springs and roller rockers this week. This thing should scream when done!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/145349737_476523351_0.jpg
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[CKTA]

:thumbup: Still looking good. Did you have the A/C bracket Jet Hot coated?

[Jokeman]

Looks really good.

[91blkstpsd]

Still looking good. Did you have the A/C bracket Jet Hot coated?

NO, I just powdercoated them in "Almost Chrome" powder from Eastwood. Did it myself. Not bad for a first-timer, ay?
Thanks for the comments guys! Soon to be running! Hopefully Ill see yall at some shows this year. Its far from show worthy, I just wanna see what people have to say.hehehe

[91blkstpsd]

Just got in my roller rockers from JEGS! They are 1.6 ratio.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/146719306_481312294_0.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

Got in my new fabricated aluminum valve covers today. They are awesome. Here are just a couple pics of them just sittin on the engine.

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[91blkstpsd]

WITH THE FUEL RAIL COVER ON. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE MUCH WIRING AT ALL WITH THESE ON!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/147169240_482892996_0.jpg

[CKTA]

:thumbup:

[Stigo69]

looks good man!!

[Wiggum13]

Looks really good man, makes me wish I had enough money do do this

[tpichevy]

what did the valve covers cost...i like the look! i might need to get some when i upgread to 1.6rrs also!

[91blkstpsd]

I got them off ebay for like $110. The fit is ok I just had to trim down the center tubes so they would seat better. I love the look of them just hope I wont be able to hear alot of engine noise through them since they are thinner. They are huge on the inside, has plenty of room to clear the RRs.

[SSMUFF]

Everything looks great.

[Izzy]

Damn. :cool:

[WhiteBrow24]

wow dude that looks really nice. but i have one Q. On your old motor, it looks like you have the hose that goes from the intake and instead of it going to the radiator, it goes to the fender, i am confused on that one.

[91blkstpsd]

Um, I have a small radiator in that fender. Na, jk its just twisted around out of the way cause I was about ready to take the radiator out.

Thanks for all the compliments, I hope to have this thing set in this weekend and within a few weeks have it on the streets!

[91blkstpsd]

Here it is! Installed roller rockers. Just a test fit to see if everything was going to clear. Now have to take it out and paint the firewall and finish up some suspension and sttering stuff. Also painted the new core support and inner fenders this weekend. What you think?
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[91blkstpsd]

Last night I got the radiator and stuff switched over to the new core support. Also bought two 12" electric fans and an Aeromotive billet adjustable fuel pressure regulator.Hopefully within the next few days I will be able to paint the firewall. and set this in for good!

[Jokeman]

Looks dang good. Valve covers look cool:cool:

[Aloicious]

Holy crap bro, that looks incredible. good job so far. keep the pics commin'.

[91blkstpsd]

UPDATE! This weekend I got quite alot done. Painted the firewall and put my engine and trans together. Then put it in for what I hope too be the last time.Here are some pics, enjoy!


Before

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/firewallbefore.jpg
After

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/firewallafter.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/firewallafter2.jpg

For mature eyes only! These two have not mated in a long time, lol!

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/enginetransmating.jpg

Also tried for the first time smoking my factory lenses. I didnt go too dark because they are going on my brothers truck now.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/smokedtails.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/smokedcorners.jpg

And here it is! The engine is in and bolted down!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/enginein.jpg

[CKTA]

Sweet! :rocking:

[tpichevy]

looks good what did you do to smoke the lights? i want to do that!!

[91blkstpsd]

looks good what did you do to smoke the lights? i want to do that!!


Thanks, Ok Ill give my secret away! lol
First wetsand your lenses with about 400 grit sandpaper. Then clean off the surface. Next get your paint ready.I mixed up my basecoat and then mixed up some clear separate. Add just a little basecoat to the clear and stir really good.( mix like 1:20or something, to desired tint) spray on evenly. Keep adding coats to the tint you want. Finally for that extra shine, wetsand the lens with 1000 grit and re-clear only. Not really that hard of a task. I just was playing around and figured it out and turned out nicely.

[91blkstpsd]

Quick question! Im starting to think on some wheels to get when this thing gets running. What is your opinion on what would look best. Its going to be be static dropped(5-7)for now then eventually bagged so keep that in mind.Wheels will be about 20"x8.5" up front and 20"x10.5Here are the choices:

1)Bonspeed Laguna (Polished and gloss black)
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/Laguna_brushed-1.jpg

2)Boyd Coddington Harm or Slayer
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/l_72.gif
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/Slayer.jpg

3)Foose Nitrous(silver or black)
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/foose-nitrous-silver.jpg

[Stigo69]

my vote is for the bonspeeds

[91blkstpsd]

Here is the truck they are goin on
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/22825rightrear.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/22825mytruckangle.jpg

Maybe someone can photoshop them on for me and see how they look?

[tpichevy]

bonspeed all the way....i have always liked thoes wheels!! your truck is goin to be kick azz :eyecrzy: :drool:

[91blkstpsd]

I sent my computer off yesterday to Speartech to have it programed. They are elimintating all emissions,VATS, MAF sensor, raising the rev limiter, lower fan turn on temp, setting gear ratio, and controling better shifts. I shold get it back either late this week or first of next. In the mean time Ill be piecing some other stuff together and trying to gather my gauges and stuff. Keep posted for updates.

[stepsidebowtie]

I vote for Foose Nitrous -- Looking sweet btw.

[Izzy]

Foose. :cool:

[chevy6998]

Foose. :cool:

same here, FOOSE!

[91blkstpsd]

I vote for Foose Nitrous -- Looking sweet btw.

Foose.
same here, FOOSE!
Can anyone photoshop them on there to give me a better idea? Or show a picture of these on a OBS.

[bizzybone485]

im so jealous. that truck is gonna come out beautiful bro. Awesome ideas and good plan for the motor. I know a guy around town that has the harms in 22s. If you really want i can try to take some pics of the truck so you can take a look at what it looks like. It looks absolutely sick and might change your mind or give you other ideas. Its a white scsb sport side on something liek a 6/10 or so with 22s in the back. Let me know if your interested.

[91blkstpsd]

bizzybone485- Thanks man for the compliments. Actually if you can get some pics, that would be great. You can either post them up or email them to me at newdrewman@hotmail.com. The same goes for anyone else that has any pics of these wheels on a similar ride or can photoshop them on mine.

[CKTA]

Don't get the Foose wheels........they are everywhere and on everyhting, plus there are tons of wheels that look like them.

[91blkstpsd]

Thats true but any on a truck similar to mine.Also they are some cheaper than the others though.

[Bagged 04]

Project looks sick. I say the foose wheels they are just a classic look.

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a quick pic of my headliner im doing. Its charcoal suede with the newer center console that was painted. The front opening will hold two gauges. My interior will be black leather and charcoal suede.
(Sorry for bad quality pic)
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/console.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/ohconsole.jpg
Oh BTW, the fabric on the headliner is not glued yet, I just stretched it across to get an idea.

[tpichevy]

how did you paint the upper center console? i have one also im lookin to put in but i need to put fabric on it to match the headliner and or paint it....have anymore pics? what kind of paint did you use and how did you prep it! looks good:10:

[91blkstpsd]

I bought some SEM Sand Free from O'Reileys and sprayed it on as directed. What it is is an adhesion promoter that kinda dissolves the top surface and while its still wet you spray on a light coat of paint. I just used some of my black basecoat and it turned out great without any chipping or peeling. I also wet sanded it before any of the painting. As far as the covered part, just rip off the factory foam and sand all the original glue off. Recover with whatever fabric you choose. Dont forget to used the original fabric as a template when cutting the new material.Ill get some better pics with my camera soon. Thanks for the comments. Hope yours turns out well.

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a few more pics of the headliner done in suede. its glued down i just have not wraped the sides around yet.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/154745231_509361865_0.jpg
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[WhiteBrow24]

i cannot wait to see the final product, this things is goin to be nuts

[CHV_FRK]

btw.... are you a b-body guy? Alot of this stuff looks familiar to me. The mods that is.

[91blkstpsd]

Can anyone photoshop the foose and laguna wheels on my truck? I have the program but havent used it yet.

[HeavyBody]

Truck looks great man keep up the good work!!

These wheels from centerline are on clearance i think like 170 per for 20"s ... they looked like your style so i thought I would post them

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/images/wheel_deals/12481archer.jpg

I really like my centerlines they polish up really great and stay polished for a long time as long as you wash them with the rest of the truck.

Good luck with your search

[FlareSide]

Man your truck is going to look sinister, definitly something to be aware of while driving on the street, it just looks mean. Open up the hood and then you get slammed with a high tech looking LT1, due to all the custom parts such as the intricatly shaped brackets and smooth valve covers. That truck just, is awesome! I cant really explain it. By far will be hands down the coolest 2wd OBS I've seen. I love stepsides too, I just wish mine was that nice. Keep up the awesome work!

[TANKER]

god i cant wait to see the final project

[91blkstpsd]

Truck looks great man keep up the good work!!

These wheels from centerline are on clearance i think like 170 per for 20"s ... they looked like your style so i thought I would post them


Where are they on clearance at? They dont look bad at all. Might start off with these then go to something else.

[HeavyBody]

The wheels were on clearance at centerline.com

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals.php

they have a pretty good selection and thats where i bought mine but the prices change so if you see a good one scoop it up.

they had them in chrome as well i think they were only $100 more per wheel

good luck,

[91blkstpsd]

Hey guys, I started doin some wiring this weekend. Just plugged everything in and found where Im mounting my PCM. Its going to be inside the truck on the passenger side where the firewall meets the floor. I put it in there and then covered it back with the carpet and you cant even tell its really there. Now need to get my battery and cables and start hard wiring some other stuff in. Also need a fuel pump outta about a 98 vortec or an TPI camaro.
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You can notice the original opening for the computer is where my harness is running though. There is plenty of length on it to reach. There are several wires and stuff I am going to eliminate from the passenger side of the harness that I dont need.

Also ordered the ribbed stainless steel radiator and heater hoses! As soon as I get my core support actually mounted in Im going to make a dual intake setup with a Y at the TB and intake tube on each side.

[FordeatinZ71]

wow, awesome work...reading through all this made me wanna throw an LT1 in my '83! i love how you've detailed the whole frame/engine compartment as you've been going along...not everyone takes the extra time/effort to do that but the outcome is so much better when they do...i will definitely be watching this thread now!

Josh

[99gmc1500]

Damn that engine looks sick. I love the Corvette covers.

[91blkstpsd]

Worked a lil more on it last night. Got the Battery cables hooked up, some vaccum lines connected, swap bar and end links on along with the steering.
Got everything tucked away so my covers will go back on now. Have to notch the new valve covers for the alt. is why they are not on yet.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/0424072157.jpg
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This one kinda shows the front suspension and steering painted silver with the new busings.

[CKTA]

FYI they make "special" valve cover just for the LT1's because of the alt.

As usual, nice work. :cool:

[91blkstpsd]

Thanks CKTA, but I know that and they usually run about $200 and I got mine for $100 and my family owns a machine shop so its no problem to notch them and its free.:)

[CKTA]

:cool:

[91blkstpsd]

Started on the wiring last night. Just splitting the loom ang plugging in and figuring out what wires i need and dont. Looks a mess right now but be better soon. Also this weekend Im going to install my new fuel pump and filter and paint the back half of the frame.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/0426072219.jpg

[Stigo69]

lookin good man

[91blkstpsd]

Got the new pump put in and back half painted(not in the picture). Need to go ahead and do a notch in the frame for at least a 6" drop now. (does anyone have a 4-6 drop for sale?)And fix the little dent under the back window and replace cab corner. Also trying to find some calipers and posi rearend before it goes back on the road. I think Im gonna need a little help on my wiring cause I have never done much of that but it shouldnt be too difficult.

This looks pitiful!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/159182066_524958896_0.jpg
Before Paint!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/158921420_524059269_0.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

I just got in my polished radiator and heater hoses! Thay are going to look quite nice. Just have to wait til I get the radiator mounted so I can bend them to fit.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/radiatorhoses.jpg

[Stigo69]

lookin good man

[91blkstpsd]

Hey guys, just a little update. I have not got to work much on my truck lately but I have mounted my radiator support,radiator and electric fans, and bent up the radiator and heater hoses.All that needs done is the wiring and put back together! Also got in some billet side steps for my bed. Im going to paint it before I put it back on my truck. Here is a few pics.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/BILLETSTEPS.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/BILLETSTEPSRR.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/BILLETSTPESFRNT.jpg
WooHoo look at them sexy legs! haha

Oh and I also bought a bike last week too!
Its a 2004 650 V-Star. Has only 6500 miles and I only gave $2,500for it. Couldnt pass it up!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/0508071924.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

Got some more wiring done. Its a slow process. Now have power to the inside, everything works. Switch turns the engine over now also. Today Im going to wire up the fuel pump relay and some other misc stuff. Then need to buy the rest of my gauges and wire them up. Here is a few pics of what it looks like at the moment. Notice the new hoses and stuff. :)
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/164642951_544206586_0.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/164467586_543597541_0.jpg

[Old77]

you should just leave the engine bay looking like that with wires every where!!! :)

[Marcos]

Damn thats tight as hell, I want an LT1 so badly

[86Burb]

I just caught this thread, and I have to say that you are doing one hell of a job there! I have the same engine setting in my garage waiting to go in my 86 Burban.

As far as the Foose wheels go, good luck, they dont make those anymore for the 5 on 5 bolt pattern anymore, I bought a set of 17" for my 99 Burban a few weeks back, one wheel had a defect and when I tried to get a replacement MHT told me they no longer made the wheel and wont be making anymore. They did look sweet though, I ended up ordering a set of 18" Coys C5 in the grey finish.

[91blkstpsd]

you should just leave the engine bay looking like that with wires every where!!! :)

Hahaha na, better not! Im trying to hide as much stuff as I can without being too complicated. Should look decent when Im done. I just cant wait any longer. I am doing this myself and the wiring is killin me. Its not too bad just sorta overwhelming at first but its getting better. I also bought the Royal Purple oil for this engine(stuff is not cheap at all) but I want it to last. Next will come my rearend with disk brakes! And Im buying my buddy's ZEX nitrous kit from him. It will go on later after all the bugs gets worked out.

[fiream400]

updates!!!! how is it coming along??

[91blkstpsd]

Very slowly now, havent had time to do nuch of anything lately. I just lack the wiring and then buttoning everything up and driving it. I just got in some drop spindles and gonna lower the truck 4-6 before it goes back on the road.(does anyone have coils or a flip kit for sale?) I also have to get a few more gauges and wire them up but its finding time now to do so. Its killing me being so close but not able to finish it yet! I have got it to turn over but not fired it up yet. I also have to get an Optima battery cause my other one is shot! anyways Ill keep yall posted as it comes along.

[fiream400]

Your truck is going to be bad ass. I remember when I was in the final assembly of my TA. It was so exciting to almost be done. I stayed up for 3 days working on it. Got it done the night before my senior year. I don't know why I did that though. I always parked behind the auto shop and no one ever saw it. My truck is probably going to end up with either a ram jet intake or I might put a fuel injected 400 cid pontiac motor in it. Not sure yet.

[Black90Sport]

hey man just saw this thread and it looks realllly nice. i sent u a pm with a few questios so just hit me back if u get time. thanks a ton,
JB

[91blkstpsd]

Thanks fiream400! I am just gettin frustrated cause I cant finish it yet! I want to get it out and kick these little ricers that run around my town. Show them how a real truck can do. haha Its going to be very nice when done but by no mean will it be a trailor queen. Im going to drive the heck out of it.

[fiream400]

bump, any updates yet?

[91blkstpsd]

Fiream400, I have made a little more progress. Just got all my new gauges together and have to wire it up and should be on the road. I also got a Belltech 5-7 drop I have yet to put on and also a Powertrax locker! I hope to have a guy wire it within the next two weeks. Then hopefully it will be driving then Ill focus on the body work more. Its Killin me not to drive it! Oh did I mention the Nitrous? A ZEX 75-125HP system! Sweet!

[91blkstpsd]

UPDATE 8/21/07:
My truck will be wired up this coming saturday! I talked with the man who is doing it and he said it should only take us roughly 3-4 hours to do it and make it look good! Then its time to put it all back together again. I hope to have it on the streets by Sept. 14 to take it to the grand rod run in Pigeon Forge, TN. This guy does tins of LT1 swaps into OBS trucks and he says mine will make great power and still get 18+ MPG. Tell me thats not awesome! Keep posted for more detail and pics to come!

[eric0o1]

Why not just buy a Painless harness instead of paying someone else to do it?

[91blkstpsd]

Cause painless harnesses are expensive and alot of stuff on them I wont use. I may not even have to pay this guy. We may just swap some work, I can do powdercoating and he is an engine builder and wants some intakes, heads, and stuff done and said we probably wouldnt have to have any money involved!

You should see what this guy has built! Ill get some pics up later. He has a OBS reg cab, stepside with an LT1 and twin turbos with 100 nitrous! The engine is a stock caprice engine with only new pistons and the tranny is the 4l60E with a shift kit and stall. He is runnin a 7.33 right now in a 1/8th and is about to build it some more! Then he is also building a 396 LT1 with twin turbos for his 68 Firebird!

[eric0o1]

aint nothing wrong with a deal like that. pics would be cool. low 7's are what I'm shooting for with my build, and whatever it takes from the bottle to get me into the 6's. 383 w/ a Lingenfelter Superram intake, Procharger D1SC, FAST engine management Unit. sent you a pm

[91blkstpsd]

Hey guys, my truck is getting closer to runnin! I put the fluids in it last night, cleaned up a little wiring mess, put on my power seering lines, and just did some other odd and end stuff. Tomorrow is the day when it should be running! Ill post some pics maybe even a video of it too!
Sorry for the crappy pic
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/192048393_637380952_0.jpg

[CKTA]

:thumbup:

[Jokeman]

Looking good:cool:

[fiream400]

glad to see progress

[BigGixx]

hopefully you take video, i, and i know others, want to hear what this baby sounds like

[91blkstpsd]

Well fellows, Im pretty pissed. I got my truck ready and took to the guy on saturday. Got there and he wasnt home, his kid said he had to go help someone last minute and wouldnt be back til late. So I was ticked about that. So I had the kid call him on his cell to see about doing it Sunday. Well he said sure Ill be up about 10 and we can get it done. So I took my back home and just pulled it into the shop still on the trailer. Sunday comes along and I go to church and about 10:30 get a voicemail from him saying he can only work on it til about 1! This really ticks me off cause I dont get out of church til about 12 so that leaves me no time! SO now I have to wait til next Saturday to do it. At least it will give me some time to wire up my gauges now and do some other small things. Here are a few pics to enjoy of the weekend.

Please keep in mind the wiring will all be hidden and the radiator support piece is just temporary until I make one out of aluminum!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/193620435_642667419_0.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/193616264_642653344_0.jpg

And here is an easy way to fill up your tranny without sitting there holding the bottles all day! haha
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/193622637_642674911_0.jpg

[BassBaller5]

well i havent checked up on this in a while and now im glad i did. alot of awesome work done man. cant wait for some sound clips!

[91blkstpsd]

Hey fellows, The truck runs now! We got things wired up this weekend. Only took a few hours and would not have that long if we hadnt run into a couple slight problems. Every single injector was clogged and not squirting! So after a little tapping and cleaning we got all of them to work.The guy really knew what he was doing and helped out alot! Right now it looks a huge mess just because its all mostly temporary for time being. This week Im going to clean it al up and go back and solder all my connections and hide the wiring and everything. I have a small clip of it when first fired up but runs rough because I dont have both O2 sensors in, just one because of the headers only have one bung. Also need a knock sensor and the injectors may still be a little stuck but ill post it anyways. Also gonna get exhaust run hopefully this week. Think Im going with the new Super 44 from Flowmaster. True duals with turn downs after the axle. Let me know what you guys think and thanks for all the comments!

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The video really sucks cause its off my buddy's cell phone but when I get it running a little better ill get a good one!
http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/?action=view&current=yeah_its_alive.flv

[91blkstpsd]

Ok stupid question: how do I embed a video using photobucket? Or where can I put it?

[g0dl355]

put the video on youtube

[92 sierra slx]

nice build up i say bonspeeds for wheels im not a big fan of step sides but this is a nice build up of a nice truck keep it up

[WheelieGuy]

Awesome project!

Great pics and info.

[odenthall1]

man I hate cali. smog laws. I would live to do this to my beast

[91blkstpsd]

man I hate cali. smog laws. I would live to do this to my beast
Yeah I removed all smog and emissions crap that boggs an engine down! Oh and to let yall know how Im doing my gauges. I will make a flat plate out of aluminum and cut out for my 3 3/8" speedo and tach and other gauges. Then Ill use some small indicator lights and tap into the factory turn signals and bright lights. I also pulled the wire from the new computer to keep the check engine light along with the oil pressure and overheat lights. I also bought a OBDII port and traced the wires from the computer to hook it up as well so I can use a handheld programmer or laptop to fine tune things.
Quick question: Would you think it stupid or would look bad if I put all the indicators(turn signals, brights, warning lights, etc.) in the front slot of my overhead console? There is nothing there right now and it would be different and then my interior would look more like a ****pit or something. Or just put them inside the cluster with other gauges? Just an idea I had.I dunno

[92 sierra slx]

the overhead console would look cool just mock up in both places take pics and add a poll on which is better looking

[AreikUSA]

Dang all this must be coasting u a out the A**. Wish i had the money to redo my engine 112k on it and Cant stop it from breakin down. lol

[91blkstpsd]

I got some more wiring done last night. Im having to lenghten some wires to give me enough slack to hide it all and redo my temporary connections. The drivers side is pretty much doen and the passenger side with the computer is getting there too. I just need to straighten up the wires going up the firewall and tie it all together and put it into some new loom. Check out the pics. When done you might only be able to see a couple inches of harness that goes into the firewall! Looking good IMO.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01230.jpg
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[92 sierra slx]

are you going to do any kind of painting of lettering of vette covers if you painted lettering silver it would look great your getting there it looks very clean in pics for the amount of work you have left to do keep it up

[91blkstpsd]

Yeah I will paint the covers gloss black like my truck with the letters done in silver. Just waiting til I trim down the sides so they fit down beside the valve covers instead of sit on top like they are now. Thanks for the compliments! And yeah I still have alot to do but its came a long ways so far.

[tpichevy]

sh*t i love the look of this motor so clean and agressive lookin! im thinkin ill have to get a pair of the valve covers like youres they look great....what did you spend on them and were did you get them? keep up the good work man! im the same as you i take pride in makin the engine bay look as clean and neat as i can get it aka hiding all the wiring and such! :10:

[91blkstpsd]

sh*t i love the look of this motor so clean and agressive lookin! im thinkin ill have to get a pair of the valve covers like youres they look great....what did you spend on them and were did you get them? keep up the good work man! im the same as you i take pride in makin the engine bay look as clean and neat as i can get it aka hiding all the wiring and such!

Thanks man. I got the covers off of ebay for like $110. The center tubes where the bolts go needed to be cut down about 1/4" to seat tight with the gaskets but other than that they have PLENTY of room inside for any rockers, stud girdles, or whatever you want. I like them since I have never seen another set like these on an engine, especially an LT1.

[91blkstpsd]

VIDEOS!!!! Hey guys, I got the engine running again last night and too some videos! I already have one up on photobucket and myspace if you want to check them out! Ill post more as time allows and put them on YouTube. It started up pretty good but seems like its running a little rich cause it pops sometimes and will shoot a flame out the headers haha. Also seems like its idling a bit too high. I think the injectors are not all squirting like they should, may still be slightly clogged up. But anyways, hope you enjoy and let me know what you think!

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01251.jpg
http://www.myspace.com/newdrewman
http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/?action=view&current=MOV01245-1.flv
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[CKTA]

:rocking: :thumbup:

[BigBlack03]

Is the Mountain Dew can an integral part of the master cylinder?

But seriously, that thing is :boobies: man. Can't wait to see the whole project finished up.

[91blkstpsd]

Is the Mountain Dew can an integral part of the master cylinder?

But seriously, that thing is man. Can't wait to see the whole project finished up.


HAHAHA Na, its for the fuel pressure gauge I had on it to bleed the fuel into. When it all gets set right Im going to mount an autometer one on the rail or something. Thanks for the compliments.

[92 sierra slx]

coming along nicely

[BassBaller5]

man, 9 months of waiting for those videos and it was completly worth it

[91blkstpsd]

man, 9 months of waiting for those videos and it was completly worth it

Thanks man! It should have never taken this long to do but when you work full time, have a girlfriend, and do this mostly by yourself its hard to rush things. Im hoping this week I will have all the wiring and gauges finished up and hopefully get it running better. Also gonna paint the inner fenders again and the underside of my hood and put the front clip back on.

[91blkstpsd]

Here is just a couple crappy pics of the gauges I am installing. They are Autometer Ultralite with blue LEDs. They actually show up alot better than in the picture.Also the drawing is what I did to show kinda the design Im going for. Ill put my indicator lights in the top middle spot.There are two gauges also on the pillar.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/198632159_659720968_0.jpg
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[bizzybone485]

looks like a good design....ive been thinking of putting some ultra lites in as well for a few years now but havent come up with the money because of school and other expenses. Should come out really nice. I have a lot of pictures that i have saved on my computer if you want for some ideas maybe but it seems that you have everything set. Good choice in gauges. I think they look the best. I like the red and black ones....forget the name of them but they would go with my interior so thats why i like them. Pics when your done would be great. Maybe even a how to Good luck.

[91blkstpsd]

Thanks, what kind of pics do you have? Of diff gauge setups? Sure send me some to newdrewman@hotmail.com

[bizzybone485]

pics are sent out.

[domano 68]

Sweet!

[FordeatinZ71]

sweet vids man, glad to see it's coming right along! that truck is gonna be killer when you're finished!

[91blkstpsd]

Ok, didnt do anything this weekend cause I was at the Grand Rod Run in Pigeon Forge. So this week I hope to get the inner fenders painted again,the underside of my hood, and a few other pieces and put the front clip back on. Also having my exhaust run this week too. At the show I bought two mufflers. Im not sure how they are going to sound but I got a heck of a deal on them. They are brand new Borla polished stainless steel. The guy that had them owns a exhaust shop and he had two left and had them marked down to $75 each and I just was checking them out and he said he would make me a deal, both for $100! So I couldnt pass that up! if they dont sound good Ill cut them off and put something different. Anyone have any idea what these will sound like? I have heard them on some vettes and stuff. I dunno. Anyways, Im having new 2.5" pipe ran from the headers back and over the axle and dump off on each side.Keep posted for more progress! Its getting close!

[91blkstpsd]

Hey fellows, I got a little more done this week. I painted the underside of my bed and put it back on. I let my buddies do most of it since they have never painted before and it turned out pretty decent.(alot better than the factory primer that was showin) Today after work Im gonna paint my inner fenders and back of rollpan and a few other parts such as the Corvette covers and such. Also bought some billet pedals and Lecarra billet steering wheel with black leather wrap off ebay. Only gave $40 for pedals and $50 for the wheel!
Here are some pics to enjoy.

And No, thats not me in the picture and yes we painted at night! haha
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/200816178_667171268_0.jpg
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http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/pedals.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/200816651_667172908_0.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

Well exhaust isnt on yet, got the truck loaded up and ready to go and called the muffler shop and their pipe bender ram went out! I tell you, if it wasnt for bad luck I wouldnt have any luck at all. So maybe sometime this week I can get it done. Here is a pic of how my dash will look. This is just placed in there for now, have to tidy up some wires behind it. All my dash and plastics are soon to be smoothed and painted blick too.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/mydash.jpg

[bizzybone485]

looks nice bro. Get rid of that stock steering wheel also when you have the chance. I would go with a leather wrapped billet wheel. IT would look nice and compliment everything in your interior as well. Especially if you do your dask and stuff. Thanks for the pic. Im gonna do this sometime like i told you so this really gives me a better look as to what im getting at. Good luck on the rest.

[91blkstpsd]

looks nice bro. Get rid of that stock steering wheel also when you have the chance. I would go with a leather wrapped billet wheel. IT would look nice and compliment everything in your interior as well. Especially if you do your dask and stuff. Thanks for the pic. Im gonna do this sometime like i told you so this really gives me a better look as to what im getting at. Good luck on the rest.


Thanks man! Its starting to come together a little bit now. I already bought a Lecarra black leather wheel(see page8), pedals, and sill plates. I dont have them on yet cause I dont want them scratched up and need a hub adapter for the wheel. (does any brand work or will it have to be Lecarra?) Im not sure if i want to paint the gauge trim black or polish it. The black would set off the gauges more and polished would possibly blind me when the sun hits it!haha I dunno.

[papastahoe]

looks great man.gunna be one sweet ride when your all done.

[tpichevy]

the dash looks great bro! let me ask you how bad is it to pull the old cluster out and wire in the new stuff? i still have a v6 cluster with the v8 so my tach is off...plus people say the obs clusters never can be trusted like oil pres, temp ect. i may have to do somthin like this is looks killer! how much have you spent on the gauge setup? what all are you runnin for gauges?

[91blkstpsd]

the dash looks great bro! let me ask you how bad is it to pull the old cluster out and wire in the new stuff? i still have a v6 cluster with the v8 so my tach is off...plus people say the obs clusters never can be trusted like oil pres, temp ect. i may have to do somthin like this is looks killer! how much have you spent on the gauge setup? what all are you runnin for gauges?

Thanks TPICHEVY, I am using the Autometer Ultralite series all electric.(2 1/16" Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Volts, Fuel Level, 3 3/8" Tach) I used all the senders with the gauges and didnt really splice into anything in the harness except the tach wire and fuel gauge. The install wasnt hard at all just time consuming. I dont have the indicator lights hooked up yet so I dunno how hard that will be. I just found out today where I can get a complete 95+ interior so I may upgrade to it later and Ill sell the panel I made if anyone is interested in it. The Gauges I got mostly off ebay but the Tach from JEGS. The small gauges will run you about $40-$50 each and tach is $100. I just need the speedo and its 200 freaking bucks! So ill wait on that haha.

[tpichevy]

sellin it all...realy.. well if you do u may have to PM me i might have to take it off youre hands haha. looks good! what are you goin to do for a exhaust setup...magnaflow i hope :rocking:

[91blkstpsd]

sellin it all...realy.. well if you do u may have to PM me i might have to take it off youre hands haha. looks good! what are you goin to do for a exhaust setup...magnaflow i hope

Na not magnaflow right now. I got a hack of a deal on two brand new Stainless mufflers so Im gonna try those with 2.5" pipe all the way back and then dump off after the axle. Im not sure how they will sound but I got both for $100 so I couldnt pass it up. If I dont like them ill just go to something else but I like to be different so who knows! Any ideas on how it will sound?

And as fas as sellin, it would just be the panel itself not all the gauges. I would reuse them on the new dash. But that will be a while before I do any of that probably.

[91blkstpsd]

Hey guys, just been thinking about some paint and stuff. I found a great company that sells flat ans satin paint thats cheap and have tons of choices. What would you think of for right now until I can save up enough to get it painted, just doing it myself in either solid satin black or two tone with the colors below. Either black and silver or black and charcoal? I think it would be pretty sweet for now. Any opinions of can anyone do a chop for me? THanks
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[91blkstpsd]

Hey fellows, I did a little more last night on the truck. I smoked another set of taillights. This time much darker than the others. Also primed my tailgate and painted the corvette covers and dash pieces. I will go back and paint the letters on the covers silver to make it stand out more. And the engine bay is still not completely done, needs some more wires arranged and the front clip put back on.
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[92 sierra slx]

lookin great

[tpichevy]

what do you do to black out the lights i like that look!
lookin very clean under the hood!! looks like a beast!

[Fleaz71]

Living in the "salt belt", I am so jealous of the condition of your truck. I could only wish to have mine in the same condition as yours. What a great build. Absolutely amazing work!

All this at 22 years old? Damn.. what the hell was I doing at 22? Nothing close to this. Good stuff man!

[91blkstpsd]

what do you do to black out the lights i like that look!
lookin very clean under the hood!! looks like a beast!

To smoke them: I use the color basecoat paint, just mix it up as directed on the can. Then take your clearcoat and mix up as directed. Pour just a small amount of the color into the clear until it looks like the color and mix the two together.(this is usually mixed like 1 part paint to 20 parts clear, very small amount) Just spray on the lenses evenly, trying to keep a consistant amount on all. If you spray more on one area it will come out with light and dark spots. Just start with light coats and apply as many as desired to get the shade you want.
Here is a pic just for you tpichevy! haha
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/Sigagaincopy-1.jpg


I went to the junkyard saturday and picked up some goodies! I got a heck of a deal on some 95+ power leather seats, another overhead console, and sun visors. All for $60!!!! I think I may start going there and buying then reselling on ebay or other places. The seats have some slight wear and are dark blue so for now Im just going to dye them black and get them recovered later. I am also looking for the 99+ full center console to put in also. Gonna shape it to fit up to the dash and maybe house a TV in the front. If anyone has dyed these seats before let me know how hard or what I need to do. I ordered some SEM satin black leather/vinyl dye and leather prep so hope it works.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/seats.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

Ok, I dyed my seats last night and they look GRRRREAT! I am very pleased with the look. I used the SEM leather prep and then the Color Coat. Very easy to do and they look almost brand new now. There is still some slight wear but the new black color got rid and blended most of it in.I also colored all the trim and handles for the seats and painted the frames satin black. Now have to find a console and carpet and Ill install.

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[Alexander]

Wow. That stuff looks like it did a great job. Quite the difference! Great job on the entire build so far! Very impressive!

[92 sierra slx]

those seats look mean in black good work

[91blkstpsd]

those seats look mean in black good work

Thanks, they look like a totally different seat now. The dye blended in all the light worn spots and they look great! Could not be happier with the result! Also yesterday on my lunch break I went to the same junk yard and picked up the full NBS console for only $40! I love that place! Im gonna smooth and paint it like my dash also. Im gonna try to make the front fit up to the dash, will have to modify it some or just do like another member here by making a front piece out of wood and blend it in. I want to put a TV in it too.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/seats-1.jpg

[daytonagp4]

Great job!!!! That truck is lookin sweet@@!!!!

[91blkstpsd]

I have a sig now! haha I think I may go with these wheels now. They are Coys C5 20"x8.5" and 20"x10" in the rear. Grey centers with a polished lip would look sweet I think.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/sig.jpg

[blazenlo95]

WOW!! Those seats look like they came out great!:cool:

[91blkstpsd]

Hey guys, I got my exhaust on over the weekend. Last night I got alot accomplished. My buddy came over and we got the frame boxed in finally and painted. Also fixed a vacuum leak and the miss. This thing SCREAMS now! It sounds so good! I had to take a video of it for everyone to enjoy! Ill include a few pics of the notch and then the video! Check em out and tell me what you think.

Test fitting in the metal.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/208168934_692482578_0.jpg

Welded in and painted.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/208169580_692484550_0.jpg

Brackets and pullies back on.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/208170504_692487681_0.jpg

Ok here is the video! You cant really hear the exhaust good from the front of the engine but you can hear the intake. Also notice when I rev it up the entire truck torques! Thanks poly mounts! It just sounds like a beast in person! I love it!
http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/?action=view&current=MOV01505.flv

[91blkstpsd]

also can see this on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLz00iggC14

[CKTA]

:thumbup:

[92 sierra slx]

coming along nice
like the sig

[AreikUSA]

Man I Could Only Dream of doing something like this.

Man Nice Job Coming Along nice, Keep it up!

[fiream400]

going to be awesome.
You taking it to a drag strip after its done?

[91blkstpsd]

going to be awesome.
You taking it to a drag strip after its done?

Absolutely! haha I am so anxious to see what it will run.

I have some updates too. Got the front put back on and everything electrical hooked up to it. Also getting my interior together. Got in my carpet kit from ACC and also put in my overhead console. Looks great to me. Ill post better pics later so please excuse the cell phone pics.

I need a bumper now.(painted smoothie)
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/211511863_704117448_0.jpg

Sitting nicely inside the bay!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/211511989_704117890_0.jpg

Overhead console installed and looks nice.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/211512051_704118099_0.jpg

[IH8FORD]

looks awesome man hurry up and get it done so you can go for a ride.

[92 sierra slx]

looks good all back together

[tpichevy]

**** your truck is lookin killer man...i cant wait to see some vids of this thing in action!!! what wheels are you goin to roll? also how bad was the install on your over head console...i have the same one ive been wantin to put in.

[91blkstpsd]

**** your truck is lookin killer man...i cant wait to see some vids of this thing in action!!! what wheels are you goin to roll? also how bad was the install on your over head console...i have the same one ive been wantin to put in.

Thanks TPICHEVY, I believe I am gonna go with the ones in my sig. They are Coys C5 in a 20x8.5 front and 20x10 rear. They will have the charcoal centers with a polished lip. I think it will look pretty good plus they are not as expensive as some others I have looked into.

As far as the console goes it was a piece of cake. Just get yourself an extra set of hands and will be no problem. Just hold the console up to the roof with the back of the console about to touch the rear trim. Then mark and cut a hole in the headliner where the front mounting hole for the console will go. To mount the rear of the console you will need to cut off those two big tabs first so it will mount flush with the headliner. Next open up the cd tray and there will be a flat plastic lip about 2" or so and just screw two sheetmetal screws into it. Be careful when doing this and not go through the top of your roof, as soon as you feel it get into the metal you should stop. As far as wiring up the map lights, just tap into the power from the dome light and run the ground wire to the ground on the dome. Ill put a link to show you pictures except you dont have to cut quite such a big hole in the front.

http://www.lwm.cc/oh/

[91blkstpsd]

Got a few pics taken last night. Got the holes for the bucket seats drilled and now the new carpet and seats are ready to go in. Also mounted my battery and took care of a few more small things. Here are the pics.

Before:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01601.jpg

After:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01668.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01669.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01670.jpg
All my trim is going to be sanded down and painted black also.

Here is how I will be doing my dash. Just waiting on getting a new paint gun before I do the main part and my trim.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01603.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01604.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01594.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01595.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01661.jpg
My new Optima Red Top with Rockford Fosgate Platinum plated terminals.

[91blkstpsd]

Here is just a preview of how my carpet and seats will look like in. I love it!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01677.jpg

[RaiN]

That carpet kit looks great! Better than factory even!

[POWERAID]

Dang Dude! Looking Good..............and Tennessee Rules.

[1lowryd]

motor looks great. how does it run? are those stock seats

[91blkstpsd]

motor looks great. how does it run? are those stock seats
Hey thanks! Engine runs great so far. Havent got to drive it yet since I need to hook up the park/neutral switch and brake switch to allow it to go into gear. It has a pretty good lope to it and sounds great. The seats are stock out of a 96 ex cab. They were originally blue but I dyed them black. I only gave $25 for them so Im not complaining!

[FordeatinZ71]

lookin bad@$$ man!

[FinalBreath]

just curious but so far whats the cost of the build?

[tpichevy]

where did you get the carpet from? looks good man..commin together great!

[5.7L JWL]

Just got done readin this whole thing. Got to give you Props, you have done a great job! It may have taken you longer than most people would like but there is something to be said when it's YOU that has done all the work. P.S. you will need to get "stated value" insurance. You would'nt want an uninsured or underinsured or in my case an Illegal Mexican too hit that thing and your ins. co. try to total it out. Again great job you should be proud. PSS my vote was for the BONSPEEDS.

[POWERAID]

5.7l Jwl Is So Right About What He Have Stated

[91blkstpsd]

just curious but so far whats the cost of the build?

haha good question! Um got the truck for $3200, the engine and trans for $1500 + probably another $1000 at least for extras for it + tons of misc junk I used + tons of other stuff I cant remember right now + ALOT OF LABOR!= Hopefully a sweet reliable ride that turns heads. ;-)


where did you get the carpet from? looks good man..commin together great!
Picked up from ACC(Auto Custom Carpet) www.accmats.com, great quality and tons of choices too!


Just got done readin this whole thing. Got to give you Props, you have done a great job! It may have taken you longer than most people would like but there is something to be said when it's YOU that has done all the work. P.S. you will need to get "stated value" insurance. You would'nt want an uninsured or underinsured or in my case an Illegal Mexican too hit that thing and your ins. co. try to total it out. Again great job you should be proud. PSS my vote was for the BONSPEEDS.


Thanks man, I am going to get special insurance on it cause I will drive this this several days a week and not be a trailer queen! Its getting so close its killin me not to be driving it right now! Maybe all the work is worth it in the end. And I still love the Bonspeeds but they are pricey and might not be a good idea for a daily driver so ill probably go with the Coys in my sig.I will go with 20"x8.5 in front and a 20"x10 out back with about a 315/40/20 rubber or thereabout.

[Tennessee_22s]

Speechless! :eek:

[POWERAID]

Tennessee Rules................................

[91blkstpsd]

Hey guys, I havent been workin too much on the truck lately due to us finding out my dad has kidney cancer. He is scheduled to have his kidney, adrinal gland, and the mass taken out tomorrow at St.Thomas hospital. Then they will start him on some biological meds. So work is gonna be kinda slow here for the next little bit. I did manage to get a radiator support made. Still needs a little cleanup but I made it out of stainless and gonna polish it later.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/DSC01729.jpg
Also got the carpet in and seats bolted down and hooked up. Now time to finish up dash wiring and get all my trim smoothed and painted!

[Smooth05]

Every time I check out your progress, my jaw drops!:rocking: Keep up the good work! :10: Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope everything works out for the best.

[91blkstpsd]

Every time I check out your progress, my jaw drops! Keep up the good work! Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope everything works out for the best.

Thanks alot Smooth05, It should have already been finished but stuff just keeps coming up it seems. We will just see how it goes from here.

[fiream400]

sucks about your dad, hope he is recovering well. Truck is lookin good, can't wait to see it done.

[91blkstpsd]

sucks about your dad, hope he is recovering well. Truck is lookin good, can't wait to see it done.
Thanks, he is back home and doing ok, just having trouble keeping his meals down. I havent made much progress since except for installing my billet steering wheel. I did pick up another LT1 though. I only gave $250 for it, wiring harness, and computer! Its going in my 87 RX7 and going to be a street legal drag car. I will rebuild the engine and do some performance stuff and use a TH350 trans I have laying around here. Already have the car gutted and the V8 swap mounts installed in it. Anyways, I need to get back on my truck and finish it up so I can enjoy it buts its getting pretty cold here and our shop doesnt have heat. Ill keep yall posted as things get done.

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a bad pic of my wheel installed. I need to finish up the dash and wiring and put my interior back together soon. Please ecuse the fingerprints and such and it needs polishing.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01757.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01748.jpg

[jimmy_dong]

Sick truck. Very impressed. I don't mean to jack this thread but I'm doing a very similar swap. Mine is going into an '92 ecsb with a 5 speed. I have a couple of quick questions. What did you do for the radiator? Did you use one from a Camaro? Did you ever find out who made the A/C bracket? How hard was it to intergrate the engine harness to the factory truck harness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[williesFSk5]

YO! The truck is off the chain. Sauce! Cherry!:10:
Hey Every Thanksgiving Weekend I have family at the house and so with all these strong men and women I ALWAYS have a truck project scheduled. Last year was a 6" SkyJacker lift with all new SkyJacker Shock, Front Stabilizer and Pitman arm. This year tear down the 350 and make it into a Stroker 383 baby! Have a Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the inspiration.:daddy:

[91blkstpsd]

Hey guys, I decided to go ahead and dye my dash and trim pieces black since its too cold for me to paint my other one since we have no heat in the shop.:-( So I dyed it and started on the door panels too. They actually turned out pretty good and I love the way it looks with my carpet. Now time to finish up the gauge wiring and put it back together! Here are a few pics so far.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/seatcarpet.jpg
The radio section and the trim around the cluster is already smoothed and painted gloss black.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/dash.jpg
The white plastic is to keep my new carpet from getting dirty. haha
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01771.jpg

[Gran Patron]

Wow, heck of a project!! Evertying is coming out nicely. Big plus on the LT1 build,too.

:rocking: :cool: :10:

[96extcab]

Never saw this thread before today. Just read the whole thing. Keep up the good work, makes me want to tackle a project.

[91blkstpsd]

Wow, heck of a project!! Evertying is coming out nicely. Big plus on the LT1 build,too.


Never saw this thread before today. Just read the whole thing. Keep up the good work, makes me want to tackle a project.

Thanks guys, its guys like yall that keep me motivated to keep on working and sharing my ideas. Thanks for all the comments and support. Hope to see you all this up coming show season, maybe I can actually participate instead of just being a spectator!

[bizzybone485]

hey how is it that you dyed your dash like that. I have the red dash like you and want to make it black that way cause i dont have a means to paint it. Any help would be greatly appretied. Thanks looks good

[91blkstpsd]

hey how is it that you dyed your dash like that. I have the red dash like you and want to make it black that way cause i dont have a means to paint it. Any help would be greatly appretied. Thanks looks good

To dye plastic, leather, or vinyl you first need some stuff called SEM vinyl/leather prep. Make sure your parts are fairly clean and spray on this and set for a min then wipe off. Next use SEM Sand Free as an adhesion promoter and spray on a nice light, even coat and while its still tacky spray a fog coat of the SEM Color Coat of your choice.(I have included a pic and part number for my Satin Black I used) after that dries you can start apraying on several light coats until everything is the color you want. Be sure not to spray too heavy of a coat, this is not paint and needs to absorb into the material. Good luck with it and post us some pics if you try it.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01772.jpg

[onewingedangel]

Just read this whole thread and I freaking love the way it's coming along! I might be inspired to do more work on mine. Keep it up man!

[91blkstpsd]

Just read this whole thread and I freaking love the way it's coming along! I might be inspired to do more work on mine. Keep it up man!
Haha thanks. I know that reading everyone elses projects and seeing other trucks has sure made me wanna keep doing things to it. Maybe it will be done before long.

[Dean-]

man this is going to come out looking sweet!

[91blkstpsd]

Got a little more interior work done. The other seat is mounted in now and some more trim too. I painted the gauge plate black to make the gauges stand out more. I am loving this color combo in here. So much better than the burgundy. I still need to finish up those door panels but not sure how I want to recover them. Anyone know how to get rid of the big pocket on the bottom?
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/219899929_733422217_0.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/219900343_733423682_0.jpg

[91k4x4]

man that dash is sick! that is exactly what i am shootin for and damn does it look good.

[xAustin]

i too just found this thread for the first time... amazing! really wish i had the knowledge to tackle something like this.. i dont even think i have it in me to even smoke my taillights lol

looking forward to see the track times!!

[onewingedangel]

I really like that steering wheel!

[91blkstpsd]

I really like that steering wheel!
Thanks, me too. I bought it used for $50 plus had to buy the horn button. Its a Lecarra Mark 9 Elegante #932. I like the style and size. Plus it has a nice leather grip.

[91blkstpsd]

Got a little gauge wiring done. Here is what they will look like when illuminated. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/gaugesnight.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

Here is a pic of the smoked lights installed and working. There is still plenty of light coming from them.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/220968400_737298340_0.jpg

[92 sierra slx]

can we get som better pics of gauge cluster and the dash area

[91blkstpsd]

can we get som better pics of gauge cluster and the dash area

Yeah but its not complete yet. Im still trying to find a speedometer but I will post some pics this weekend of it.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[FordeatinZ71]

happy turkey day 91blkstpsd

[91blkstpsd]

happy turkey day 91blkstpsd
Thanks you too! Hope its a good one! I got the tach and other gauges wired up this afternoon. Its holding about 50 pounds of OIL pressure at idle and bumps on up to about 65 or so when I rev it up. Also it idles at about 800RPM and I can see the needle varying because of the cam! Ill post the video I took of it maybe tomorrow.

[91k4x4]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

quick question, how many cans of the sem did you go thru for all the trim and dash?

[Z71DUBs]

Just read the whole thread! very nice work, I have 2 lt1's and 2 Impala SS's, these are powerful motors, even stock. keep up the great work

[91blkstpsd]

quick question, how many cans of the sem did you go thru for all the trim and dash?

I would say about 8 cans but thats doing the seats and everything so minus 2 if youre only doing the rest of the interior. Also this is with at least 3 coats to make sure no color came through. It looks and works great and I would suggest this to anyone who is considering changing color in their vehicle!

[POWERAID]

Look Good 91blkstpsd....

[94Yukon]

WOW, I haven't checked this thread in a couple months, Your progress is amazing so far and I cant wait to see it finished.

[91blkstpsd]

Ok fellers, here is some pics of the gauges you wanted. I still have to buy a speedometer to match but its $200 bucks so it may be a little while longer. The panel is not installed yet because im finishing up some wiring but the gauges do work and I have a small video of it for your enjoyment. ;-) Ill post more when I get everything installed and prettied up! Let me know what you think. Oh and teh enpty slot in the left corner is where the gear indicator is going also.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01827.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC01825.jpg
http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/?action=view&current=MOV01828.flv

[91blkstpsd]

Well fellows, progress has been slow lately. I had to take out my trans because it had a bad pump. So i went ahead and had it built and also added a higher volume pump and a TCI 2200 stall with nitrous plate. ;-) I have the trans bolted back up to the engine but tonight Im going to bolt back up the exhaust and othe misc stuff. Went ahead and cleaned and painted the whole underside of my cab and frame also. Looks great. Hopefully within the next week I can drive it again. Also ordered some gears for it last week. Im going with a 3.42 gear and the PosiTraxx locker. It will still be driven on the street quite often so I didnt want anything too drastic. Well thats all for now.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/130570928_424435192_0.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/228675664_765047806_0.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/TRANS.jpg

[05BowtieHD]

I just started reading this whole thread today and you are doing a jam up job with your truck!:phatyo: Can't wait to see this truck complete! Keep us posted!

[91blkstpsd]

I just started reading this whole thread today and you are doing a jam up job with your truck! Can't wait to see this truck complete! Keep us posted!

Thanks 05BowtieHD and everyone else who has commented on the truck. I finished up the trans last night and bolted up the exhaust end everything. I ran some hard trans lines and adding a big front mount cooler. All that needs to be done now is add some more fluid and go test it out. I was told that since I dont have a speedometer yet that the trans wont shift pst 2nd gear so I will order one with my next check.:cool: I need to finish up my interior also by making me some door panels.

[freakout]

Looking fine!

[DjLunchbox]

Thanks 05BowtieHD and everyone else who has commented on the truck. I finished up the trans last night and bolted up the exhaust end everything. I ran some hard trans lines and adding a big front mount cooler. All that needs to be done now is add some more fluid and go test it out. I was told that since I dont have a speedometer yet that the trans wont shift pst 2nd gear so I will order one with my next check.:cool: I need to finish up my interior also by making me some door panels.


i can attest to the time it takes to do that swap right. i feel your pain man. i still have to have mine tuned properly, and i think my pcm is running in open loop . :( great job!

and thank go mine's going to be red, or we'd be twins :LOL:

i have the suede and everything ! you should come to carlisle this summer :)

[91blkstpsd]

i can attest to the time it takes to do that swap right. i feel your pain man. i still have to have mine tuned properly, and i think my pcm is running in open loop . great job!

and thank go mine's going to be red, or we'd be twins

i have the suede and everything ! you should come to carlisle this summer :)


Haha. Yeah it is time consuming doing it mostly by yourself. I would love to make it to Carlisle but thats a pretty good drive for me :-( We'll see though. Im hoping by summer to get it painted and have wheels on it so I can show it some.

[91blkstpsd]

WOO HOO! I drove my truck yesterday! Got all the trans stuff back in and checked everything over and it went into gear so I pulled it out of the shop! Engine was running good and i let it sit a few minutes and then drove it down the road. It shifted into all gears and runs good but I think just a little rich. I drove it up and down the side street a few times. I got on it a little and it will break the tires loose at 30mph easy! Im loving it already! The only thing is it is not charging so Im gonna get my alt tested and there is a small oil leak coming from the timing cover Ill have to fix, but those are minor. I didnt get a video cause I was too excited. haha But I will get one in the next few days.

[FordeatinZ71]

badass man! can't wait to see the video...

[94Yukon]

Congrats man.:rocking: