My 98' Build Thread

Inverter · 01-04-2008, 06:27 PM

Cutting up my previous d/d. So far Ive only removed the oem garbage but that was a job by itself.Taking my time.Thought I would share.[IMG]

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Heres how it looks sinse I stripped it down.[IMG]

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havent figured out how to load multiple photos from the bucket.Posting 1 at a time is annoying.
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Kruznlow69 · 01-04-2008, 06:36 PM

looks good, whats in the plans??

layindoor84 · 01-04-2008, 06:36 PM

What all did it take to put a carbed v-8 in it? Is it still the vortec block and heads?

Chuggernaut · 01-04-2008, 06:41 PM

All you need to do is paste multiple IMG code lines from photobucket in the same post.

Inverter · 01-04-2008, 06:44 PM

I plan on a 6 link and tube arms.Ill b rollin some 22 intro's.
Motor is 350 w centerbolt heads,not vortec. It took alot of gutting and still dont have it wired like it should be. Ive got so much in it I cant let it go. You know what I mean?

layindoor84 · 01-04-2008, 06:48 PM

Yeah, I know. I put my hoe up for sale, a guy had cash for it, and I backed out. Hell, the body ain't even on it.

Inverter · 01-04-2008, 06:57 PM

Mashed my thumb w/a BFH getting this stuff off. Can u copy multiple img codes or do you just add them 1 at a time to the same post? God ,,I feel like a child..[IMG]

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Inverter · 01-04-2008, 07:37 PM

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Thats better. Just documenting the unskilled labor...

layindoor84 · 01-05-2008, 12:53 PM

What wiring harness are you gonna use. Are you running a 700r4 or what?

Inverter · 01-05-2008, 01:03 PM

Old school T350. The inside is totally gutted cept for wheel and seat,pedals,shifter. I have a Painless musclecar kit for it. Dont know if itll handle the airride wiring.Air management is so far away I havent even thought about that.

layindoor84 · 01-05-2008, 02:46 PM

You can run seperate wiring for the air ride. I am thinking about going carbed on my vortec. I want to keep all the a/c and heat and stuff, but get rid of all the computer **** under the hood. The only reason I haven't made up my mind yet is cuz of the whipple charger I have on it.

RSBAD454 · 01-05-2008, 05:05 PM

I would in no way ditch the factory fuel injection....what would be the reasoning behind doing so?

FordeatinZ71 · 01-05-2008, 05:12 PM

yea, MUCH more efficient with the EFI...can get more performance potential out of the factory EFI as well...if you are dead-set on it staying gone, go with a $1,500 Holley Stealth-Ram injection system and get some real powah out of that beast...i'd run a built 700R4 behind it myself...that way you have OD for freeway cruising and no computer to run it...

BLWright · 01-05-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by layindoor84

What all did it take to put a carbed v-8 in it? Is it still the vortec block and heads?

That's easy to do. My dad and I took a long block 5.7 out of a 98 (warranty claim for piston slap) and added an Edelbrock intake and carb. Ran perfect.

Inverter · 01-05-2008, 06:13 PM

I went carb cause most of my other vehicles are injection.Hell,everything is nowadays!Its going 2 b a basic Hotrod. Besides,,the truck was a 4.3/4L60E before. Carbed motors just have a certain sound that I like.
"Layindoor",,,Dont know what 2 tell ya.If it were me,,I'd keep it like it is and just reroute all the wiring and try and clean it up best u can. F/I is nice.

Inverter · 01-05-2008, 06:21 PM

I got some things done today.
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Chop Top · 01-05-2008, 06:29 PM

Nice.

On my 91 stepside I am keeping the factory tank hanger under the driver's side and am mounting a gel cell right there. I too plan on using the painless musclecar or street rod kit and just reroute a distribution block for the air from the new battery location.

I feel your pain drilling that spare tire holder out. When I finally got mine off I did the mexican hat dance around it.

CT

Inverter · 01-06-2008, 10:00 PM

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Got my notches partially done,and built and located the forward crossmember . Still need to fish plate the notches and locate them. Going to tie the notches to that raised member.Its gonna look sweet when I'm done. Thats all,,for a few days!

layindoor84 · 01-07-2008, 04:11 PM

Looking good.

94_Blacklabel · 01-07-2008, 08:56 PM

were are you going to mount your fuel cell? and were did you get it?

01-04-2008, 06:27 PM	#1
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	My 98' Build Thread Cutting up my previous d/d. So far Ive only removed the oem garbage but that was a job by itself.Taking my time.Thought I would share.[IMG][/IMG] Heres how it looks sinse I stripped it down.[IMG][/IMG] havent figured out how to load multiple photos from the bucket.Posting 1 at a time is annoying. [IMG][/IMG] "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html Last edited by Chuggernaut : 01-04-2008 at 06:41 PM. Reason: merged posts

01-04-2008, 06:36 PM	#2
Kruznlow69 Wuuuazuuup!!! Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2001 Member ID: 326 Pics: My Gallery Location: LaCrosse Wi. Age: 30 Posts: 1,791	Re: My 98' Build Thread looks good, whats in the plans?? REBUILD THREAD Wreck Thread My StreetSource "Lifes all bout making mistakes, It's how you learn from them that counts"

01-04-2008, 06:36 PM	#3
layindoor84 Hillbilly Gangsta Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Member ID: 26682 Pics: My Gallery Location: Port Arthur, TX Age: 29 Posts: 258	Re: My 98' Build Thread What all did it take to put a carbed v-8 in it? Is it still the vortec block and heads? Bought, not built Don't care if you don't like,Thanks if you do http://www.myspace.com/ronnieandalisa

01-04-2008, 06:41 PM	#4
Chuggernaut FSC Spam Sniper Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2001 Member ID: 447 Pics: My Gallery Location: Williamsport, PA Age: 32 Posts: 8,194	Re: My 98' Build Thread All you need to do is paste multiple IMG code lines from photobucket in the same post. Now accepting pics for the 2009 FSC Calendar! Click for here for guidelines. Click here to check on the status of your submitted pics. If you have events to include, please list them here. Last edited by Chuggernaut : 01-04-2008 at 06:42 PM.

01-04-2008, 06:44 PM	#5
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	Re: My 98' Build Thread I plan on a 6 link and tube arms.Ill b rollin some 22 intro's. Motor is 350 w centerbolt heads,not vortec. It took alot of gutting and still dont have it wired like it should be. Ive got so much in it I cant let it go. You know what I mean? "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html


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01-04-2008, 06:48 PM	#6
layindoor84 Hillbilly Gangsta Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Member ID: 26682 Pics: My Gallery Location: Port Arthur, TX Age: 29 Posts: 258	Re: My 98' Build Thread Yeah, I know. I put my hoe up for sale, a guy had cash for it, and I backed out. Hell, the body ain't even on it. Bought, not built Don't care if you don't like,Thanks if you do http://www.myspace.com/ronnieandalisa

01-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#7
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	Re: My 98' Build Thread Mashed my thumb w/a BFH getting this stuff off. Can u copy multiple img codes or do you just add them 1 at a time to the same post? God ,,I feel like a child..[IMG][/IMG] "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html

01-04-2008, 07:37 PM	#8
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	Re: My 98' Build Thread [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Thats better. Just documenting the unskilled labor... "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html

01-05-2008, 12:53 PM	#9
layindoor84 Hillbilly Gangsta Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Member ID: 26682 Pics: My Gallery Location: Port Arthur, TX Age: 29 Posts: 258	Re: My 98' Build Thread What wiring harness are you gonna use. Are you running a 700r4 or what? Bought, not built Don't care if you don't like,Thanks if you do http://www.myspace.com/ronnieandalisa

01-05-2008, 01:03 PM	#10
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	Re: My 98' Build Thread Old school T350. The inside is totally gutted cept for wheel and seat,pedals,shifter. I have a Painless musclecar kit for it. Dont know if itll handle the airride wiring.Air management is so far away I havent even thought about that. "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html

01-05-2008, 02:46 PM	#11
layindoor84 Hillbilly Gangsta Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Member ID: 26682 Pics: My Gallery Location: Port Arthur, TX Age: 29 Posts: 258	Re: My 98' Build Thread You can run seperate wiring for the air ride. I am thinking about going carbed on my vortec. I want to keep all the a/c and heat and stuff, but get rid of all the computer **** under the hood. The only reason I haven't made up my mind yet is cuz of the whipple charger I have on it. Bought, not built Don't care if you don't like,Thanks if you do http://www.myspace.com/ronnieandalisa

01-05-2008, 05:05 PM	#12
RSBAD454 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2006 Member ID: 42720 Pics: My Gallery Location: NorCal Age: 32 Posts: 182	Re: My 98' Build Thread I would in no way ditch the factory fuel injection....what would be the reasoning behind doing so?

01-05-2008, 05:12 PM	#13
FordeatinZ71 FSC Drunkin Teem Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2002 Member ID: 2427 Pics: My Gallery Location: Hooks, Texas...i keep working closer and closer to 'Bama! Age: 25 Posts: 2,870	Re: My 98' Build Thread yea, MUCH more efficient with the EFI...can get more performance potential out of the factory EFI as well...if you are dead-set on it staying gone, go with a $1,500 Holley Stealth-Ram injection system and get some real powah out of that beast...i'd run a built 700R4 behind it myself...that way you have OD for freeway cruising and no computer to run it... <---thanks 454SS!! 1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 extended cab, 350, 700R4 with shift kit, exhaust work...in need of body work...lol... 1983 GMC Sierra K1500 sold...

01-05-2008, 06:13 PM	#15
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	Re: My 98' Build Thread I went carb cause most of my other vehicles are injection.Hell,everything is nowadays!Its going 2 b a basic Hotrod. Besides,,the truck was a 4.3/4L60E before. Carbed motors just have a certain sound that I like. "Layindoor",,,Dont know what 2 tell ya.If it were me,,I'd keep it like it is and just reroute all the wiring and try and clean it up best u can. F/I is nice. "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html

01-05-2008, 06:21 PM	#16
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	Re: My 98' Build Thread I got some things done today. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html

01-06-2008, 10:00 PM	#18
Inverter warranty killer... Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 62969 Pics: My Gallery Location: Helotes,TX. Age: 39 Posts: 322	Re: My 98' Build Thread [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Got my notches partially done,and built and located the forward crossmember . Still need to fish plate the notches and locate them. Going to tie the notches to that raised member.Its gonna look sweet when I'm done. Thats all,,for a few days! "My 98 Build Thread" www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/302104-my-98-build-thread.html

01-07-2008, 04:11 PM	#19
layindoor84 Hillbilly Gangsta Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Member ID: 26682 Pics: My Gallery Location: Port Arthur, TX Age: 29 Posts: 258	Re: My 98' Build Thread Looking good. Bought, not built Don't care if you don't like,Thanks if you do http://www.myspace.com/ronnieandalisa

01-07-2008, 08:56 PM	#20
94_Blacklabel Hillbilly with a hacksaw! Status: Offline Join Date: May 2006 Member ID: 46832 Pics: My Gallery Location: Kentucky Age: 29 Posts: 147	Re: My 98' Build Thread were are you going to mount your fuel cell? and were did you get it? 04 ECSB 94 ECSB 96 RCSB under the knife http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...l-project.html 93 RCSB 98 Z-28

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