Syborg Twin Turbo - 4.3l v6 TT Mini-Truck

[ProStreet R/T]

Looks great so far.

With the air intakes, what type of filter will be used? Is it a cone filter in a box/duct to pull through the fog light holes?

Only reason I ask is because you would be amazed how much air WONT just blow through the holes. Granted with the turbos it won't matter much, just something I came across from past experiences. We pulled the fog lights on a viper to run the GTS-R brake ducts and found the air flow due to a rather large boundry layer at that point, combined with a curved surface meant airflow was lame at best.

Now we just stuff air:air intercoolers behind them... With the right "mods" it gets better airflow than one mounted in front of the radiator.

and bah, don't worry about the radiator overflow. You shouldn't need to open it much at all once the system is fully burped.

Keep up the great work :cheers:

[Steve68]

looks great!!! I love cleco!!

[BLUE'03]

I love mondays.Looks great.

[syborg tt]

Looks great so far.

With the air intakes, what type of filter will be used? Is it a cone filter in a box/duct to pull through the fog light holes?

Only reason I ask is because you would be amazed how much air WONT just blow through the holes. Granted with the turbos it won't matter much, just something I came across from past experiences. We pulled the fog lights on a viper to run the GTS-R brake ducts and found the air flow due to a rather large boundry layer at that point, combined with a curved surface meant airflow was lame at best.


here is a series of pics of the air inlet-it's a $5.00 Fram Filter. I think it's one of the cheapest parts on the truck

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the box sits on the core support - exposing about 1/2 of the filter

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this gives you the basic idea of the curve / inlet

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finsihed product

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looking straight down from above - now we just need to connect the elbow off the turbo to the airbox

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Now we just stuff air:air intercoolers behind them... With the right "mods" it gets better airflow than one mounted in front of the radiator.

got any pics i would love to see more idea's



and bah, don't worry about the radiator overflow. You shouldn't need to open it much at all once the system is fully burped.

lol - that is how i felt


Keep up the great work :cheers:

thank you very much - we still need to get together next time your in Chicago

[formula98]

Great Progress Marty!

Also great to hear that last weeks storm didn’t wash you away. I heard you guy’s got ½ inch hail on Monday – Tuesday.

Great Job!

[syborg tt]

Great Progress Marty!

Also great to hear that last weeks storm didn’t wash you away. I heard you guy’s got ½ inch hail on Monday – Tuesday.

Great Job!

yep it was a wet one

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Last Week sure was a busy one.
Headed down to Ar Kansas to see the progress on Dad's 57.
Check out the link.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=5538


Dave was able to complete most of the tin work for the Bed.
Without this piece it would have looked incomplete.

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View from the underside.
This was a tough picture to take since it was sitting on the floor.

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Mounted the charcoal canister.
I don't want my garage to smell like fuel.

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Instead of making the bracket simple.
Dave took the time to make it pretty and simple.

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The linkage is all hooked back up.

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You can see the bell crank that we are using to change the pull.

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Cable come out parallel to the manifold.
Still one more bracket to make on the Manifold
and one on the firewall.

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Just a Quick look through the Back Wheel

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Have to keep the family involved.
We had my daughter tape up the Billet Specialties Column.

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We are trying to lay out the gauges and switches.
Also include will be a Cig lighter for the needed Radar Detector.

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Just a design layout for the Dash. Nothing is set in stone.
We are going to wait to see what Bob Thrash comes up with.

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[syborg tt]

Found a suitable location for the American Auto Wire Highway 22 Harness.
This is a very nice kit indeed. Can't wait to wire it.

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Also found the location for the MSD box. But forgot to take the picture.

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I quess your going to have to wait till next week to see where we mount that.

[91sonomast]

ok the only reason i joined was to watch the progress and comment on this truck, this is the NICEST S-Series pickup i have ever seen, and the most radical, this thing is going to be INSANE, your work and dedication to this is amazing, you and the people who have helped you have done superb work i can only hope for mine to be as good, good luck and i will keep watching the updates

[91sonomast]

how do i subscribe to a thread?

[syborg tt]

how do i subscribe to a thread?

Thank you very much for the comment above.

up on the top of the thread in the tool bar there is a section where you will thread tools. Highlight over it and select subscribe.

Your other option is good old bookmark.

[syborg tt]

Quick Update.

I flew down to Ar-Kansas over the weekend to meet with Kenny & the guy's at Kenny Davis Hot Rods. I have a little medical problem which is going to delay the build. Seems the Doctors feel it's important for them to remove the tumor in my neck something about cancer. Which means this is going to delay the truck by 4 weeks which puts it ready for paint in Late December. This is about the time the Riddler car will be ready for paint and bodywork at Troy's. So my truck would be delayed by at least two months waiting to get into Rad Rides body shop. So I needed to find a painter that is comprable in my eye's. Thus the reason I choose Kenny, I feel like this is going to be a very good Match.

The main reason I don't want to delay the truck by another 2 months is i want to make sure it's ready for Hvaoc in 07 and i actually make it to Sema in 07.

3 weeks from today i'll be in surgery and the bad news is i won't be able to talk for 3 day's - EAK !! and if you know me this is going to be very hard for me. My wife told me she is looking forward to the peace and quiet.

[syborg tt]

opps duplicate

[91sonomast]

ur going to be at Havoc in Louisville in 2007? im from west ky and i will be there just to see this truck, heh whats the chances of getting to go for a ride? ive got gas money how much u want? :D lol

[91sonomast]

ahh dang the double post

[Martin71RS]

Good luck on the operation.....hope to see your next post soon (and that you can type it in good health!!!)

Martin

[syborg tt]

ur going to be at Havoc in Louisville in 2007? im from west ky and i will be there just to see this truck, heh whats the chances of getting to go for a ride? ive got gas money how much u want? :D lol

i'll take the money for sure - bet your Havoc in Louisville is the plan. Also Indy Good Guy's if they let me in, the truck might be considered to new for those guy's

[Tiger]

All the best for the surgery Marty.

I always keep an eye on this thread.

[BuddyP]

Marty, hope all goes well, we'll be waiting to hear back from ya.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning,

Dave worked on the Dash this week. It's starting to look like a dash again.

First - mounted behind the dash is the Highway 22 Fuse Box.

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You can see the Vent mounted on the Passenger Side of the truck.
We are still going to install one more vent for the Passenger highlighted in black.

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Here is a close up of the Drivers Side.
All of the switches have been reverse mounted. The goal is to keep the dash ultra smooth.

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This is what the backside looks like.

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Dave had to change the way we mounted the dash so the hardware wasn't visible.

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The MSD box is mounted in it's new home.

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One of the members on syty.net sent this trick piece.
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This one will be installed on project 663

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More to come next week.

[formula98]

Marty, as always great progress! I love popping in here to find one of your updates. Looks great! Talk to you soon.

[orbit]

WOW!!! Thats a ton of work involved in your build up but it will be unparellel to any other!

I would love to do that to my 454ss truck....

[91sonomast]

nice update marty love to see progress on this thing, i like the wheel, what kind is it? the installs on this thing are so clean, are u going to have a radio or just gonna listen to the motor? haha i would go with the latter

[syborg tt]

Good Mornig All,

I would like to welcome Vintage Air to the sponsor list.
We look forward to working with them on this project.

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We wanted a control unit for the dash that would work with our project.
It's ultra clean and simple looking.

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Previously installed in the Vintage Air Heat, Cool, Defrost Gen II Mini

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More to come next week.
Seems like i just spent a couple hours ordering parts this week.

[syborg tt]

nice update marty love to see progress on this thing, i like the wheel, what kind is it? the installs on this thing are so clean, are u going to have a radio or just gonna listen to the motor? haha i would go with the latter

The steering wheel is a Billet Specialties - Steer Whl 1/2 Wrap 14" Hollow Point


TT 2.8 v6 GMC Sonoma ST on the drawing board, figuring out everything and how its going to work then waiting on money!

tell me more about this. I think i am going to do a turbo ectoec 4cyl in something. I am really not sure what but i want to build something differnt.

[absolom]

wow, awesome

[syborg tt]

I am very happy that i get to work with very good sponsors on this project.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Well, this will be the last update for a couple weeks as the big day is Tuesday Morning.

Pictures don't do it Justice. Man are these tires huge!

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Notice the tire is almost the same height as the body line at ride height.

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Just like the picture.
PS that is one bad viper hanging in the air. About 300k invested so far.

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just a quick side shot.

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okay last one i promise

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Now you can see what the chassis looks like.

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Here is all of the Air Ride Equipment

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Dave installed the new Vintage Air Billet Defrost Ducts.

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Underside view. The ducts are temporally being held in by sheet metal screws.

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A little more trimming was needed on the dash so it would clear the door panel.
Although we are not using the stock door panels they were used as a guide

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Yep that's a bunch of guy's looking at an upside down bed

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Yep that's the stink can there Dad.

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[syborg tt]

Dave also trimmed out the inner fenders and closed the gap.

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That's all for this week. I hope to be back online by the weekend.

[BLUE'03]

Great update as always.Good luck with everything.

[formula98]

Great progress with all that is going on! Hey Marty will be thinking of you and say'in some words to the big guy. Talk to you soon.....

[bigblocktech]

wow! what a build! that's going to be an awesome one-of-a-kind s-10 for sure! i'd love to work in a shop that builds stuff like this.

by the way, just one suggestion that you might like: you said you were adding a cigarette lighter for the radar detector. when i bought my current 89 s-10, the power plugs on stuff like radar detectors wouldn't plug in well into the factory cigarette lighter hole. so i went to the scrap yard and pulled a set of "accessory 12-volt outlets" from a newer s-10 and swapped one of them in place of the "cigarette lighter" so the plugs would fit in better and make better electrical contact. it was also nice that they had little plastic caps that came with them to cover up the holes when not in use. if you decide to go this route, i know that many of the newer (mid-90's and up) gm vehicles came with extra accesory outlets like that, so you should have no problem finding them at your local scrap yard or at your local gm parts dealer.

last but not least, i hope your surgery goes well. look at it this way, it's just another bump in the road!!

[syborg tt]

Feel pretty good.

Was able to talk right after surgery - Very happy

Biopsy of my lymph node came back clear

Still waiting to here back on the thyroid.

But so far so good

just surfing the internet looking at sema pics

[syborg tt]

by the way, just one suggestion that you might like: you said you were adding a cigarette lighter for the radar detector.

great suggestion - maybe i'll steal one from my wife's s10

[Tiger]

Hey Marty, glad you are doing fine again. anjoy the sema pics and get a good rest.

[formula98]

Hey Marty, That's great news! I'm glad to hear everything went well.

[91sonomast]

The steering wheel is a Billet Specialties - Steer Whl 1/2 Wrap 14" Hollow Point



tell me more about this. I think i am going to do a turbo ectoec 4cyl in something. I am really not sure what but i want to build something differnt. first off its good to know your doing good and are talking and all, i was supposed to be notified in my email when someone posted on this thread but that has quit working lol
anyway, awesome updates, looks like its coming along good, man that frame looks insane and the defroster vents are very unique i like them.
anywho about the TT motor, im not real sure what to tell you except im thinking i might go with a 3.4 block instead with all internals(except forged of course), heads, and intake from a newer 3400 series motor like in the 00-04 malibu's and impala's. the 2 turbos i will be using are in my sig, and i would love to swap to a T56 transmission. The motor will probably run off a Holley Commander 950 and MSD ignition box, 7-9 psi on a street tune, 12-14 psi on a play tune, 18-22 psi on a full race tune, then set up one more tune to run on 103 octane with a 5 gallon cell in the bed to hold the 103:D
i got one of my friends to make flow charts and looks like i will hit full boost about 4500 RPM's, but should be good until about 6000 or so. i dont really know much else at the moment, like i said this is still all on the drawing board, before me and my friends got bored and started thinking about this i had planned on doing a 425-450rwhp LS1/T56 swap with suspension upgrades and such, and it still is in my mind just for the simple fact I LOVE V8's!!!!! i love the sound, the feel of the power and torque, the sound of a loping cam u know all that fun V8 stuff haha, and i would love to see the looks on peoples face when they hear the V8 and think oo carbed 300hp V8 and after giving them a very unexpected run popping the hood and seeing a fully functioning LS1 and the power its making. im not real sure im liking both ideas, but your truck is where i got alot of inspiration for the TT motor. It will probably boil down to when i have the money and what im in the mood to do that day as to what motor i order for my truck haha(unless some company or someone gets in contact with me about the TT motor which i highly doubt). But the down side to the TT is i would probably only get about 400hp out of it on my budget(take lots more money to get much more) and my plan is the day i park it to pull it out of the garage running and ready to go on its first cruise in 365 days! Including, motor, paint, interior, stereo(about 5000 watts of stereo and 400-500 pounds of subs, amps, batteries, wires and box in the bed...i look at it as traction improvement not a E.T. decreaser) and drivetrain, quite ambitious but i figure if i go ahead and get all my stuff ready then park it 365 days should be plenty :D
well sorry to hijack your thread got a bit carried away. anyway keep us updated on the truck but more importantly your health, will be praying for a quick recovery!

[syborg tt]

not to worry on the hi-jack.

If you don't mind may i offer some advise - LSx motor is the way to go. They are reliable and easy to find. Plus they are cheap. I have upwards of 40 grand in my engine and intercooler set up. Just think i could have saved 30 grand min by going v8.

however my goal was to have a tt motor and the cost wasn't considered i just went head strong and never looked back

[91sonomast]

haha i like your idea, and i am thinking back to the LS1, with a Weiand or FAST intake and bit bigger TB, cam, full length headers and exhaust, injectors, and a few other little toys and i should be touching 425 on motor easy! But i love the TT ideas haha but im strongly thinking the LS1, hope you are recovering well!

[syborg tt]

howdy all

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[Tiger]

congats Marty!!!!

[BLUE'03]

Mine came in the mail yesterday....Congrats Marty.Or would you rather be called Martin....Hope your feeling ok.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

wow congrats!

[syborg tt]

feeling pretty good thanks for asking

You can still call me Marty

[formula98]

Hey Marty, great job! I now have to go out and find a copy! Glad to hear you are feeling good.

Talk to you soon!

[datsbad]

Looks awesome Marty , cant wait to see this one !

[91sonomast]

HAHAHA AWESOME MARTY!!!!!! Wow im going RIGHT NOW at 11:46 PM to wal-mart and pray that this issue is on the stands already......im gonna get 2 lol.......and good to know your feeling good you need to get back in the garage and finish that beast up ;)
p.s. you own my FAVORITE truck ever lol

[bigblocktech]

yep, think i'll have to grab me a copy of that!!! congrats on everything. that rocks :git:

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Very Nice! Congradulations! I'm Jealous.

[syborg tt]

Okay i'll post some pics - what the heck

I'm my absence Dave was kind enough to order all of the stainless steel fitting for the brakes.
All $600.00 of them I hope this includes the brake lines.

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Kevin (who's Kevin) retapped the Masters so we could use these fitting on the them.

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Once again Kevin put a couple tabs on the frame for the brake line.

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You can't really see the thru-frame piece but it's really cool.
ps - this is the rear brake line.

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Yep Kevin welded a tab on the Manifold to hold the FPR

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Pictures not that good but Kevin welded on the Billet Specialties oil bung.

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One more Bung on the front of the intake Manifold.

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Kevin Made the lids for the Intake boxes.

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Okay I think Derrick made the little bracket and Kevin welded it.
We just wanted to add something simple to keep the bar from moving up and down.

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Dave finished the dash sides. It actually looks like a factory dash at first glance.

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Kevin made the holes adjust able for the remote wiper so we could get the wiper arms perfectly centered.

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Okay last picture and it's really hard to see what was done.
Dave welded in a piece of tubing to the inner fender to add some strength.

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I hope everyone had a great Thanks Giving and more pics to come next monday.

[formula98]

Hey Marty, Great progress! I got a copy of Sport Truck yesterday. Great write up! The pull out section was interesting also.

Great work!

Ron

[novanutcase]

This thread shoudl be stickied for all the fabrication info it has. AMAZING!

[syborg tt]

This thread shoudl be stickied for all the fabrication info it has. AMAZING!

wow - thank you very much.

[Gordz32]

This truck is simply amazing, the only other S-10 platform truck I have seen that comes close is the LPE AWD S-10. But this things will blow it outta the water. Can't wait to see it completed b/c its gonna be bad as HeII!:machine:

[91sonomast]

awesome updates. never knew stopping could be so expensive lol! good update......but NEXT monday? im gonna die haha

[syborg tt]

This truck is simply amazing, the only other S-10 platform truck I have seen that comes close is the LPE AWD S-10.

Funny - I love that truck. My original goal was to build something similar.

[syborg tt]

awesome updates. never knew stopping could be so expensive lol! good update......but NEXT monday? im gonna die haha

maybe a little sooner

[91sonomast]

marty what issue was your truck in? i went to the store that night and they didnt have any and i went tonight and all they have is Jan 07
EDIT:nvm i had the right issue was just in to big of a rush to notice, im going to pick it up tomorrow!!!! WOOT!

[syborg tt]

marty what issue was your truck in? i went to the store that night and they didnt have any and i went tonight and all they have is Jan 07
EDIT:nvm i had the right issue was just in to big of a rush to notice, im going to pick it up tomorrow!!!! WOOT!

lol - yep that was the issue - glad you kinda found it.

[91sonomast]

yeah, stopped by a wal-mart tonight to pick it up and damn the luck they were closed, I AM going to get one tomorrow, i dont care if i gotta break in lol

[Gordz32]

Yea, that truck was pretty amazing but yours is gonna about a thousand times more intresting and more complex. Looks awsome

[syborg tt]

thank you very much - should be leaving the fab shop in the next two weeks. Hard to believe it's finally coming home. WOW

[syborg tt]

okay - quick update

Here is the start of the Billet Hood Hinges.
I want to Thank Paul Kromray for doing the CAD Drawing and Chicago Water Jet for cutting them out for me.

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We still have to shape the top piece and weld it.

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Here is the new Stereo System that is going in the Truck.
All parts have been donated by Village Auto - Thanks Again Don.

Kenwood DPX501 Head Unit

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Kenwood KAC-8452 Amp

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Kenwood KFC-P707 6.75" Seperates

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Kenwood KFC-4675C 4 x 6 Speakers (rear fill)

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Kenwood KFC-W2510 10" Subwoofer

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That's it for today, I should be going to the shop in the early AM tommorow.
Will have more pics.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Mid Week Update - Will be back at the shop on Saturday to work on the truck again.

This is the complete Intercooler Air Intake & Filter Assembly

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Side View - Weird looking isn't it.

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New Ron Davis Radiator.

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Top Side View

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Hard to believe put I actually found a Radiator Hose that works.

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Yep it works perfectly

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Lower Radiator Hose also is off the shelf and it even works perfect.

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Flex-a-lite Fans Mounted to the Radiator

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You can see the mounting Tabs that Kevin made for the Fan kit. He still has two more to go.

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Overflow Tank is mounted

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Front Suspension Stop.

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We added the 4th bolt on the frame for the Flaming Rivers Steering Box.

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More to come later this week.

[s10kool]

very slick rig marty cant wait to see it finished
great fab work

[syborg tt]

very slick rig marty cant wait to see it finished
great fab work

thank you

[formula98]

So when will you come out with your "Sick Typhoon" book? This thread is amazing you could make a book out of your post’s here. Great stuff and I always look forward to reading about your progress.

[syborg tt]

So when will you come out with your "Sick Typhoon" book? This thread is amazing you could make a book out of your post’s here. Great stuff and I always look forward to reading about your progress.

Hi Ron,

Ya know i was thinking about just this same thing today.

[F70t/a]

looks sick bro!!! badass work

[syborg tt]

okay need some help. Last night I was thinking about the interior. Right now we are focused on the Dash and I am trying to decided if we should paint it or cover it in leather.

Any and all opinions and advice is appreciated.

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[wiedemab]

Paint it! I like the look of low gloss paint on dashes. Maybe mix in some Gloss here and there.

Just my $.02

Brandon

[91sonomast]

mmm good question, what color is your interior gonna be and what color leather are we talking covering it in?

[novanutcase]

Paint it!

[TA219]

I also think paint would be better

[1981gMachine]

I'm new here, but I've read and looked at every page on this thread. I love looking at pictures of fabrication.

Paint or Cover with fabric?

Cover it with fabric. To me, a covered dash makes the interior seem more comfortable. A hard painted dash makes the interior seem un-confortable even if you have the best seats in the world. I feel there is nothing like a well wrapped dash in leather or vinyl. The hard painted look should be left for imports with fully glassed interiors. Stiches look way better then anything painted interior wise.

Just my .02

[s10kool]

I would paint it and do away with all the plastic interior trim and make metal trim in its place to give it a 30's to 50's style full paint and metal interior that you never see in a later model rig and do it in your two tone colors with your logo on the passenger side of dash.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Core Support is finally starting to look complete and clean.
Kevin capped the back of the support to give it a finished look.

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Before - Original Core Support.
Notice the big ugly lip on the core support

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After.
Now it's nice and smooth

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Just a quick shoot of the first transition - more to come

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Kevin is going to make the final shroud over the Radiator.

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Dave removed the inner part of the fender to add clearance.

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On Saturday we moved up the inner part of the fender to check for clearance.
When the suspension is air out it looks like it's only has to be raised 2".

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Billet Hinges installed and they look nice. They will still need some finish work.

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New Tie rod Sleeves - Just trying to clean up the underside a little.

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That's all for this week.

[syborg tt]

I'm new here, but I've read and looked at every page on this thread. I love looking at pictures of fabrication.

i agree with you. I like to look at a finished car but i would rather see what it took to get it there.

That is why Super Rod Magazine is one of my Favorite magazine.

[syborg tt]

mmm good question, what color is your interior gonna be and what color leather are we talking covering it in?

thinking black leather pad on he top with a satin finished on the front of the dash

[lower90xcab]

I picked up the newest issue of Sport Truck magazine. That was a great story on the truck. I cannt wait to see this beast finished.

[91sonomast]

i would definately say leather that badboy!! I think painted would be to much glare and distraction when your driving. but i could be wrong

[texasxtreme]

were did those sleeves come from and do they fit on the stock stuff

[syborg tt]

were did those sleeves come from and do they fit on the stock stuff

they are a very old set of edlebrocks we think. It was something Kevin had laying around in his tool box.

[DusterRT]

If you're talking about the tie rod adjusting sleeves, you can get stuff just like that in a wide variety of sizes from circle track suppliers (Coleman racing is the name that comes off the top of my head..). May not have the correct thread sizes for OE TRE's though!

[69TAPoser]

Hotchkis sells a set through Jeg's too:

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$62.99 for 1st Gen F bodies.

Phil

[syborg tt]

12-14 Update - Radio & Vintage Air Controls

Good Morning All,

The dash is almost complete Dave mounted the Radio & Vintage air controls.

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Dave needed to do just a little trimming to make it work but it works.

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Dave also finished the trim piece that goes under the Billet Specialties Steering Column.

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Once again want to thank Don at Village Auto for taking care of the sound system for me and the guy's at Vintage Air.

[syborg tt]

12-16 Update - Inner Fenders Design

Okay I've been battling this in my mind for weeks if not months.
I wanted something different yet functional and I think we've got it.


This is the basic shape of the inner fender.
We should have plenty of clearance turning the wheel.

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Here is the Ariel View.
Don't forget there is a 3" Elbow that leads down to the turbo.

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The look from the core support.
We may need to scallop the inner fender just a little for the turbo.
It's hard to tell in the picture but the Turbo is 1.5" from the inner fender.

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View from the Drivers Side
The transition will be a little softer, it's really hard to make chipboard bend.

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Okay last view.

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More to come later in the week.

[syborg tt]

12 -18 Update - P-Side Inner Fender Update

Dave was kind enough send me pictures of the Drivers Side Inner Fender

Remember this is still a work in progress -- plenty more details to add.

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Side View

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Turbo's Mounted

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Dave is going to clearance them just a little around the Turbo.

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And did I mention they are all steel baby.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I would like to welcome a new Sponsor.

George Blake of Prime Gears.

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New Shifter Cable and 4l80e Bracket.

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Quick look at all the new Parts

Headlights, Shifter Cable, Fuel Block Off Plate, Injectors & Hood Lifts.

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Fuel Block Off plate Compliments of John Gerber - Thanks John.

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Headlights - Thanks James

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I also want to Thank Jon at Bully Racing for hooking me up with the injectors.
Jons and awesome guy.

[syborg tt]

Merry Christmas to all,

It's been a long time coming and they are finally complete.

It's hard to believe that after making at least 15 different chipboard versions
we finally have Inner Fenders.

This gives you an idea how much of the Fenders structure needed to be removed to make room
for the tire when the truck is lowered.

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You can see how the inner fender is mounted to the firewall.
Mounting from the underside hides all the hardware in the engine bay.

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Dave beed rolled the Inner Fender to add strength.

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Close up view of the front of the inner fender.
We still have to drill 2 access holes in the front of the fender to remove the air boxes.

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Quick Picture with the Turbo and Downpipe installed.

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The engine bay with both inner fenders. I am very happy with the Final product.
You can tell there custom but yet they look stock and maintain the original goal of the truck to make it appear as a factory prototype.

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Air Inlet from the Intercooler has plenty of clearance.

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Air box installed.

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Thanks again for watching the build of my truck this last year.
It has been a blast to build and I can't wait to see it finally get painted.
This next year promises to be very exciting.

[formula98]

Hey they look great (inner fenders)! I can't wait to see the finishing in process. The colors will bring out the great details to your truck.

Keep up the great work,

Ron

[syborg tt]

Some say better late then never.

I have a bunch of updates to do so i will post them individually

Dave had to reroute one of the air intake tubes to get around the new inner fender.

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We finally made the new lower column mount.

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Kevin mounted the Power Steering Tank from Billet Specialties

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It was hard but we finally found a location for the a/c drier.
See if you can guess where it's mounted.

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Dave also mounted the hood pin in the core support.
Ron & I are working on the Skuff plate for the hood.
Pics very soon I promise.

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Normally I would say something like more to come next week.
But since I am already 2 weeks behind.

[syborg tt]

Well someone took the body off my truck.

No actually Dave & Kevin removed it so they could plumb the brake lines.

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That's it just thought i would post some pics

[syborg tt]

Just some quick pictures I thought were cool.

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Close up of the hood pin

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Added a second battery just in case.

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still plenty more post to follow

[syborg tt]

Dave ran all the brake lines while the body was off.

This way they could keep everything tight to the frame.

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Man I can't wait till the frame is painted.

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Brake line running over the rear hoop.

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T-Fitting to get the Drivers Side rear Brake.

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Quick Shot of the brake line following the frame.

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This is where the brake line terminates on the frame.

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yep there will be more posts

[syborg tt]

While I was in Florida.
I stopped by www.Docskustom.com to have him work on the final dash bezel.
All I can say is what a great guy.

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yep still more.

[syborg tt]

Really, I had to take picture of the motor while it was out of the truck.

Dave and I worked on a design for the Turbo Support Brackets.
It will follow the same theme as the Billet Specialties Brackets

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Kevin Boxed in the motor mounts.
Yes, there is a drain hole in the back just in case they get wet.

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Dave also finished the brake lines in the front.

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Side shot.

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Harness Bar is welded.
Looks like it's getting really close to coming home to my shop.

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What more brake line pics.

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Just another one of those really expensive t-fittings.

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Radiator cover.
Trying to stick with the keep it simple theme.

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Your not going to believe it one more post.

[syborg tt]

Well, It's hard to believe.

I dropped the truck off at Comp Fab in March of 2005 and it's finally coming home.

This will be the last pictures of the truck at Dave's for some time.

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on the ground

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Outside on the trailer - getting ready to go home.

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At home in my shop.

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Okay now I can say plenty more to come soon.

[formula98]

Ok how cool is that! Must be a great feeling having it at home!

What a great Post!

Ron

[BLUE'03]

Looking good.That truck is awesome.Keep us posted

[Martin71RS]

I love this thread (your build to be more exact)
It is getting better with each update, keep up the good work!
Martin

[K5Cruiser]

Looks like some awesome work being done on that truck. Really enjoying this thread and your updates. Can't wait to see the end product.

[s10kool]

looks killer keep us posted

[71nova]

Hey Marty, It still says you are a new member over here on PT. :seizure:

[syborg tt]

Hey Marty, It still says you are a new member over here on PT. :seizure:

:seizure: Crack me up

[bigblocktech]

Wow! That was a nice bunch of updates! The truck is coming along beautifully. Great progress, keep it up!

[syborg tt]

Happy Wednesday,

Okay I wanted to send this out yesterday but I just plumb ran out of time.

Carter Hickman is the man.
He did an incredible job on the 3-D rendering of my truck.

It has the actual wheels, Brakes, exhaust cut out & bed cover.

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If your looking for idea's as to what you ride may look like.
Send him a e-mail. ( [email protected] )

If you want to see some of the other renderings he did you can view them here.
http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/gallery/chd

Carter has got to be one of the best vendors I have every worked with.
End of Story!!!

[novanutcase]

W-o-w!!!!

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Okay I haven't had time to work on the truck the last two weeks.
Seems working on the Garage has taken precedence. It's very hard to be in the garage when it's 20 degrees.

I needed to build an attic so I could have a place to put the parts once I disassembled the truck.
So plans are to build an attic over the front half of my garage.

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Sixteen twenty foot 2 x 8's, ten sheets of 1/2" plywood & twenty-one eight foot 2 x 6's later we have an attic.
Next time I plan to get some friends to help. Those 20 foot 2 x 8's are brutal to lift by your self.

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Eight more Ten foot 2 x 6's for the vaulted ceiling (need the height for the lift).
Did I mention I hate ladders let alone working at 12 feet in the air?

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Now it's time for the itchy stuff.

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Okay the back half of the garage is Insulated.
Now I need to put up a temporary wall and insulate the new attic floor.
I almost forgot -- I really need to clean up this mess.

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Okay parts update.
The Mallory Crank Trigger for the project came in today.
Thanks to Mike Lee at Race Proven Motors for the support.
www.raceprovenmotors.com

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Temporary Curtain to keep the heat in the back half of the garage.
Wait till you see the permanent curtain.

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It's all organized and ready to work.

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So in the end.
16 - 2 x 8 x 20 foot boards
21 - 2 x 6 x 8 foot boards
10 - 4 x 8 x 1/2" sheets of plywood
3 - 8.6' x 11.6' Tarps
1 - Attic Ladder
1 - Fluorescent Light
4800 Staples (arm really hurts)
One Hammer Stapler
6 Rolls of R-13 Insulation
5 Rolls of R-19 Insulation
146 Pro Vents for the Vaulted Ceiling (not foreseen in the budget)
2 - Craftsman Rolling tool chests (also not in the budget)

It's complete and I'm to tired to work on the truck.
Did I also mention my wife never complained once during this project and all the hours I spent working in my garage.

[novanutcase]

Probably because she's thinking your going to clean and organize the house the same way you did the garage. That is SO nice!!!:woot:

[formula98]

That's just like you Marty! Making a great post out of a DIY project in your garage! I like it. I can't wait to see the progress (even if it is pictures of you organizing your new tool boxes!).

I spent the weekend working on my 67 Cutlass and Got a phone call tonight. It's sold! I hate to do it as I drove it all day today and what a great car! Well now on to my 67 Camaro...

[syborg tt]

Probably because she's thinking your going to clean and organize the house the same way you did the garage. That is SO nice!!!:woot:

i have 19 day's to frame out the basement and drywall it before my daughters b-day party. Looks like i won't be sleeping much in the 3 weeks.

[brrymnvette]

i have 19 day's to frame out the basement and drywall it before my daughters b-day party. Looks like i won't be sleeping much in the 3 weeks.


Screw that! More update pics!!!


j/k

[syborg tt]

Screw that! More update pics!!!

j/k

Not to worry - plan to work on it this week

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Things are Finally falling into place.

The Guy's the Crew @ Rockford Racecraft have starting working on the motor.
It's ready to be assembled.

Quick Picture of the Pistons from JE ( 4.125 bore )

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After Coating and before Coating.

The piston coating is a "cermet thermal barrier coating" designed for high temperature/pressure applications and is especially suited for piston domes in forced inducted and nitrous motor applications.

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Close up of the Coated Pistons

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Prepping the Bearings for Coating.

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The bearing coating is a dry film lubricant coating applied at micron thickness and used to prevent scuffing, galling, and reducing reciprocating friction.

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Close up of the Coated Bearings - Looks Pretty

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This work is done in house and turn around is very quick.

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[DusterRT]

If you don't mind me asking, what does it typically cost to have those coatings applied? They don't show it on their site, at least not that I saw..

[robert irvin]

When I worked at M2 Race Systems this is who we used for coated bearings. http://www.calicocoatings.com/

[syborg tt]

If you don't mind me asking, what does it typically cost to have those coatings applied? They don't show it on their site, at least not that I saw..

$150.00 for the pistons & $75.00 for the bearings

[brrymnvette]

A 4.125 bore on a 4.3 motor? I didn't know they could be bored that much?

[syborg tt]

A 4.125 bore on a 4.3 motor? I didn't know they could be bored that much?

The block is a GM Bowtie block and it can be bored to 4.180 some can actually be bored 4.200.

[brrymnvette]

Ah, forgot about the bowtie block.

[syborg tt]

yep

The scarry thing is the weight difference between a factory block and a Bowtie Block. Wow

[brrymnvette]

I can't wait to see your outcome, you're doing exactly what I wanted to do with the exception of AWD. This is my dream truck. Keep up the amazingly awesome work!

[syborg tt]

I can't wait to see your outcome, you're doing exactly what I wanted to do with the exception of AWD. This is my dream truck. Keep up the amazingly awesome work!

thank you very much

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Guy and Crew at Rockford Racecraft are getting ready to inspect the block for external flaws.

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They found some flaws that would have to be taken care of before it could be painted.
See the Left Hand side of the block.

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Just a close up view.

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Needed to get the temporary hardware organized. We plan to install all new hardware on the truck.
We will keep you posted as to whom we choose.

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Had to put the motor together so I can work on the Turbo support brackets.

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Added a couple more shelves to the rack for parts.

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More to come next week.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Sorry work has really been kicking my butt the last two weeks.
Still working on the truck instead of sleeping.

Guy cleaned up the burs and casting flaws on the block.

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The front of the block was pretty nasty. Looks very good now.
Can't wait to paint the block.

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Put all the cladding back on the truck. Getting it ready for final Fit.
Only one piece of cladding left to make in Fiberglass.
So I headed off to VFN Fiberglass.

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Dennis over at Hi Speed Welding Remade the Grille insert in Steel.
www.highspeedwelding.com

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Guy getting the rings Ready.

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Testing them in the Block.

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Rods & Pistons ready to install in the block.

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The Long Block should be Assembled in the next week or two.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

sexy..

[novanutcase]

:jawdrop: :jump: :cool:

[91sonomast]

WOW MARTY, awesome, i took a little break from the internet(moved) haha what fun! Anyway, the truck is looking amazing as always, i read the 2 and 1/2 pages i missed out on in the last month! keep up the hardwork man, it looks awesome, remember you gotta have it done by havoc so i can drool on it......er i mean beside it haha!

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

The truck is in Limbo right now.
I need to buy an enclosed trailer so I've spent all of my spare time looking for one.

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In the meantime the Guy's at Rockford Racecraft have assembled the short block.
All the parts getting ready for there new home.

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The infamous v6 Billet Crank.
For you v8 guy's these only take 6 to 9 months to get and cost a small fortune.
$3000.00

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The Bowtie Block came from GM with ARP Studs.
Saves a little money there but then again the block wasn't cheap either.

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The Crank Resting in it's new home.

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Wait, I don't have any pics of the pistons in the hole.

[1971novaSS]

Wow, sweet project! :eek: drool.....

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Meet with the Interior guy last week and we are going to start working on the interior while I am waiting to go to paint.
Plans are to Haul the cab over to them early next week now that I have an Enclosed Trailer.


As promised pictures of the pistons & rods in the short block.

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Dan at DLS set us up with the Cam Specs

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Comp Cam built the Camshaft for us.

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Cloyes Hex-A-Just Timing Chain Set

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Cam is in the hole (in my best Bill Murray from Caddy Shack voice)

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More cool tools that I can't afford.

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Okay, I've finally bought a trailer from American Trailers 304.776.1680 (ask for Charlie)
20 Foot Haulmark Thrifty for $5230.00 and $167.00 for Delivery ($1.25 mile)
Couldn't be happier.

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Taking the truck back apart this weekend and bringing the chassis over to the Fab shop
so they can make me a chassis dolly

[s10kool]

nice trailer for an even nicer rig. cant wait to see more pics marty. i have found a couple cameo's that i am going to try to get, i'll keep ya posted
one is driven by original owner with low miles and the other would be for parts

[syborg tt]

Good Evening All,

This has been a very long week and a very sad Week.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46822
We lost a great guy in the SyTy Community and he will be Dearly missed.

One of his last post over on syty.net was in my build thread. Dave asked if I would adopt him.
The answer is yes but I think you a little to old to be my son and no you can't drive my truck.
So you are going to have to sit in the passenger seat.

The seat is yours Dave - gonna miss you big guy.

Okay I will try to go to back to the updates.

The New Head Gaskets arrived

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Getting ready to rip the truck apart again.

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Don't try this at home alone -- not a good idea.
Really I am going to buy a lift for my garage.

Wait I have an idea anyone want to sponsor me.

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The Bed off and on it's body work stand.
Looks like I am going to need to contact Caleb and ask him if he set it up for 7 foot tall body men. :dunno:

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Chassis sitting naked.
Actually I started doing a hardware inventory and it's time to get some new nut's and bolts.

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Decided to take a few Pics of the chassis while it was apart again.

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Just another angle of the rear back half

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Tom stopped by on Sunday to help me put the motor back in the truck.
Yep -- missing more bolts time to call Billet Specialties.

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Fuel cell located back between the rails.
Yep missing some more bolts.

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This has been the hardest post that I have ever done.
Farwell Dave we are all going to miss you.

[Martin71RS]

It all looks great Marty! Times like these make you think and realize the car isn't the most important thing there is..... (allthough we tend to think so sometimes)

I know the accident made me think, I will be even more carefull in the future when working on my car.

Martin

[Dipstick]

Marty, sorry to hear about your friend. That sucks.

Where are you at in Chicago? My brother is working at AMS performance, and I go down once in a while to check stuff out.

The Sy is looking great!

Peace!
Grant Rogers
www.ludicrouslouis.com (http://www.ludicrouslouis.com)

[syborg tt]

Marty, sorry to hear about your friend. That sucks.

Where are you at in Chicago? My brother is working at AMS performance, and I go down once in a while to check stuff out.

The Sy is looking great!

Peace!
Grant Rogers
www.ludicrouslouis.com (http://www.ludicrouslouis.com)

thank you very much.

I am about 25 minutes from his shop. We will have to get together one day.

[formula98]

Hi Marty,

I'm really sorry to hear about your friend! The posts are great! Does the family need anything?

Ron

[syborg tt]

Hi Marty,

I'm really sorry to hear about your friend! The posts are great! Does the family need anything?

Ron

Thanks Ron. We started a fund raise for Dave's wife Lisa and we've already raised 7500 for her to help offset some of the expenses of the funeral.

http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46824

[syborg tt]

Good Evening All,

What a weekend. Stopped by Rad Rides on Saturday to see the progress on the car there building
to compete for the Riddler Award. Wow is all I can say I promise I will post pics next week.

Okay back to the update.
Mocked up the interior to see what it would look like.
My Goal is to make it look like a Factory Prototype

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The Factory Seats have been recovered in Leather & Suede.

Billet Door Sills - I Also have Billet Sill Plates to protect the paint.
Working on an Idea for the Side Bar.

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Quick Shot of the Dash.
The Dash will be leaving tomorrow morning to get body worked and painted.

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Ordered some parts from Lokar to compliment the Interior

Door Handles - I was going to go black but i need to get an accent color in the door panel

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Cable releases for the door latch.

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Inside door handle pulls.

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Billet "Black" Gas Pedal. It compliments the Wilwood brake pedal nicely.

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I want to thank Eric at Lokar for helping me out.

That's all - Have a great weekend.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

The truck is going back together yet again and waiting to get loaded in the trailer to head over to the body shop.
Put the Cab back on Saturday Afternoon in between errands and go-cart racing.

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Working on the new Dash Layout.
Looks like I may change the Gauge color and go silver background instead.

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Tom was kind enough to send me all my material to match my seats.

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That is what's left of 2 really big Cow's

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The Guy's over at Body Language smoothed the Dash and put a coat of paint on it to protect it.
[email protected]

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Ordered the new headliner from LMC Truck.
The new headliners has an ABS backing instead of the flimsy foam backing.

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More to come in the next couple weeks

[novanutcase]

Lookin' Good!!!!:1st:

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Ron Wilson & I have been toying around with the Idea of a custom set of Skuff plates for hood pins.
Ron drew up the design with some direction from me.

Then Mike Renz Introduced me to the Guy's at Fabritek
Right out of the Gate these guy's said they would love to work with us.
Fabritek Co. Inc. Your one stop machine and fabrication shop. (http://www.fabritek.com)

Here is the design we came up with -- tell me what you think.

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Close up of the Skuff plate

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Good thing my other GT is still in my warehouse

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With the Pin and lock in place

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Side View

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Please tell me what you think.

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Looks Good.i Like!!!

[scogin918]

You've really messed up now. Let me be the 1st to ask are they available and how much?

[syborg tt]

You've really messed up now. Let me be the 1st to ask are they available and how much?

were working on that right now. Seems to be alot of interest.

If i make a bunch we may be able to get a set for $100.00

[formula98]

That price includes the hood pin's (not just the scuff plates)

[Morgan]

Way cool. I dig dum dar S10s werth ground afercts.

[evan]

Thanks for this. I appreciate your dedication to the project and keeping this thread updated.

Your truck is awesome!
(the real definition --awe·some: inspiring awe or admiration or wonder)

[syborg tt]

Way cool. I dig dum dar S10s werth ground afercts.

yep - m digg n that maro of ure's

[SicMonte]

this is by far the best play-by-play write up ever!! nice looking truck..i cant believe it took me this long to find it!! DOH!

[Morgan]

Funny thing is that when we are on the tour if we talk like that we will either fit right in or get the snot kicked out of us.

[syborg tt]

this is by far the best play-by-play write up ever!! nice looking truck..i cant believe it took me this long to find it!! DOH!

thank you very much. I do my best to show everyone what we are doing. It's been a blast and i look forward to posting more updates. It's leaving this Friday for Body and Paint and the updates should start rolling in again.

[syborg tt]

Funny thing is that when we are on the tour if we talk like that we will either fit right in or get the snot kicked out of us.

yep, we should be okay on this years tour. Heck I think we end up in Ar-kansas with the good old boy's so we gonna be all-.right.

PS - We are going to have to stop by KD Hot Rods to look at my truck.

[Morgan]

That will be sweet. I can't wait to see it in person.

[syborg tt]

I can't wait to see it also.

[lt1chevelle]

those would look grate on my 65 chevelle hood:naughty:



Good Morning All,

Ron Wilson & I have been toying around with the Idea of a custom set of Skuff plates for hood pins.
Ron drew up the design with some direction from me.

Then Mike Renz Introduced me to the Guy's at Fabritek
Right out of the Gate these guy's said they would love to work with us.
Fabritek Co. Inc. Your one stop machine and fabrication shop. (http://www.fabritek.com)

Here is the design we came up with -- tell me what you think.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Close up of the Skuff plate

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Good thing my other GT is still in my warehouse

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With the Pin and lock in place

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Side View

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Please tell me what you think.

[syborg tt]

those would look grate on my 65 chevelle hood:naughty:

shoot me an e-mail. The interest is there so we ar going to make 10 sets.

[email protected]

[syborg tt]

Good Morning,

It's gonna be a good month.
Popular Hot Rodding just did a nice little feature on the truck in June issue.

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Every Day it's getting a little closer to being complete.

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Prior to the Article being published the truck was going to be painted at Rad Ride's.
However, due to schedule's and deadline conflict the truck is now being
painted at Kenny Davis Hot Rods.
www.kdhotrods.com

PS - Steve your hood pins are ready to ship - shoot me an e-mail

PSS - Morgan You and I are both in the same issue. Congrads to you.

[carterhickmandesigns]

Dude, that is so cool. That truck is going to be awesome.

Carter

[formula98]

I can't wait to get my copy! That's great Marty you've done a great job all the way around on your project. I can't wait to get a copy of your build book!

Ron

[syborg tt]

I can't wait to get my copy! That's great Marty you've done a great job all the way around on your project. I can't wait to get a copy of your build book!

Ron

Trust me i am working very hard at putting the book together.

[Morgan]

Originally posted by Syborg TT
PSS - Morgan You and I are both in the same issue. Congrads to you.

Wow, how weird is that. How many people get in a magazine - never mind end up in the same issue right next to one of their friends? Congrats to you as well. Can't wait to put this in my office next to the issue of Sport Truck and the pics of your old Marlboro.

[s10kool]

cant wait to start on mine very killer truck i only hope mine turns out half as well

[syborg tt]

Wow, how weird is that. How many people get in a magazine - never mind end up in the same issue right next to one of their friends? Congrats to you as well. Can't wait to put this in my office next to the issue of Sport Truck and the pics of your old Marlboro.

Pretty cool isn't it. Looks like we may have to put them side by side on the power tour next year.

[syborg tt]

cant wait to start on mine very killer truck i only hope mine turns out half as well

just take your time and have a good plan done in advance. More important - stick to your plan

ps - i think i've been working on this truck for 6 years

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon all,

Okay it's time to let the Cat out of the Bag officially.
Last Friday Night we packed up the trailer and headed to Nebraska.

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I wish you could see the front of the trailer -- it's packed with parts.

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So you ask what's in Nebraska? The "Recovery Room" is in Nebraska.
This truck isn't ready for Interior is it. Nope !!

My father and I figured we might as well kill two birds with one Stone.
Kenny was dropping off the 57 at Tracy's - so we figured we should just meet at Tracy's.

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I'm pretty excited to be working with Kenny Davis Clan.
They are great group of guy's and so far we are having a blast picking on Kenny.

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Plenty more to come in the near Future.
So Stayed tuned as the next couple month's should be exciting.
Kenny Davis Hotrods (http://www.kdhotrods.com)

[stang97]

Marty,

Awesome that you got a spot in the magazine. Ill have to check that out. Is there a scheduled finish date for the truck??
-derek

[novanutcase]

As always looks GREAT!!!

Congratulations on the PHR write up!

John

[syborg tt]

Marty,

Awesome that you got a spot in the magazine. Ill have to check that out. Is there a scheduled finish date for the truck??
-derek

Evening Derek,

I hoping to get more coverage in a couple other mags. Working on those as we speak. It sure does help when your asking vendors to look at your project.

The finished goal is Detroit 2008. But we would like to possible bring it to Sema less interior.

[syborg tt]

As always looks GREAT!!!

Congratulations on the PHR write up!

John

hey - Congrads to you also.

[syborg tt]

Marty,

Awesome that you got a spot in the magazine. Ill have to check that out. Is there a scheduled finish date for the truck??
-derek

I forgot to say - wait till you guy's see how much coverage you guy's get.

[David Sloan]

Congrats on the PHR Ink!
Looking good as allways.

[mone]

I was wonderin..What kind of job do you have that allows V6 billet cranks to be purchased and where do I apply?Sick sick truck!!

[syborg tt]

I was wonderin..What kind of job do you have that allows V6 billet cranks to be purchased and where do I apply?Sick sick truck!!

actually i have 2 jobs - 3 if you count working on the truck.

[syborg tt]

Good Day All,

I would like to welcome our new Sponsor - Nitrous Express.
Brian, noticed the truck and said that we needed to work together and I agreed.

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www.nitrousexpress.com or [email protected]

Our plans are to build an Intercooler chillier similar to the kit Jerry offers for the Syclones.
However the new kit will be custom built to our Intercooler.

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While were in there we figured we might as well add a little more go-go juice to the motor.
We still haven't decided which kit were going to use but I am certain Brian has something up his sleeve.

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Guy has been steady working on the Motor.
Collecting parts and working on some old parts that needed some TLC.

Way back in the day (April 2002) I was able to locate a sheet metal Moroso 2 Piece main seal Oil Pan.
Trust me it was very hard to Find.

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Dennis over at www.highspeedwelding.com trimmed the front cross member (August 2004) so we would be able
to remove the oil pan just in case there were problems with the motor. It's much easier to pull a pan then pull a motor.

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Dennis added some Simple Bracing to the crossmember for Strength.

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The Guy's at Rockford Racecraft welded a new pick up to the oil pump to ensure proper oil supply.

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The pan has been stripped down and it heading to Kenny's so we can put in the oil return lines.
Once were done with the pan it's heading back to Dave at Comp Fab so we can clean up all of the Welds.

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Plenty more in store in the next few months.

[syborg tt]

Good Day All.

Okay it's been a long time coming and were finally back posting updates.
Headed down to Kenny Davis Hot Rods this weekend to work on my truck and get some pictures for you all.
www.kdhotrods.com


My MasterCard Moments from this weekend
1. $450.00 Plane Ticket

2. Free Room & Board at the KD Love Shack

3. Eating Pork at a Steak house

4. Breakfast in the morning and i didn't even have to cook it

5. Learning what the heck a "Holler" is

6. A red scotch brite bad will dull the heck out of a $1500 Polished Billet Specialties rim.

7. Even in Arkansas there are really whacked out People that get to fly on Planes

And best of all.

8. Getting a One off "Used" KD Hot Rods Hat and it even has green paint on it.

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[syborg tt]

Okay time for the real update.

Slid the truck forward from the back of the shop and spent a little time putting it all back together again.

That's Travis looking at the truck. Yep it's low !!

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If you've ever met Kenny you know he likes them low and slammed to the ground.
We needed to lower the rear just to make him feel comfortable.
Yep it's low enough.

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Side shot of the rear tire tucked in the wheel well.

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That's Kenny drawing on the front cover.
We need to make an opening for the Intercooler.
Ps. That Kenny guy is really good with a Marker.

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Hanging the doors trying to get everything straight before they start doing all of the body work.

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By the end of the day the doors looked pretty good the fenders were back on and we all came to an agreement on the colors and finishes on the truck.

Plenty more to come in the near future.

Did i mention that he took a red scotch brite pad to my wheel.

[formula98]

Great to see the progress! I had to laugh about the scotch brite pad, did you know that you can dull chrome with one? I tried one time to clean bugs off a chrome bumper and found that it took more than bugs off the chrome!

I can't wait to see the color on the truck!

[syborg tt]

Great to see the progress! I had to laugh about the scotch brite pad, did you know that you can dull chrome with one? I tried one time to clean bugs off a chrome bumper and found that it took more than bugs off the chrome!

I can't wait to see the color on the truck!

It sure was a good time trying to come up with all of he colors and finishes for the truck. Thus the reason why Kenny hit the wheel with a the scotch brite pad.

[syborg tt]

I almost forgot. The most important thing i learned this weekend is:

If you plan to iron your shirt while your wearing.

What ever you do - God Forbid

Don't hit the Steam Button !!!!

[wiedemab]

Who's that Hulk of a Man holding that door on?????

Just kiddin' Trav'

You guys are getting all sorts of cool stuff to work on. I can't wait to see the finishing touches get put on this one!

Later,

Brandon

[formula98]

I almost forgot. The most important thing i learned this weekend is:

If you plan to iron your shirt while your wearing.

What ever you do - God Forbid

Don't hit the Steam Button !!!!

I got a great visual on the steam button! In 15 years of travel I can't say that I have ever tried to iron a shirt while wearing it! That was good for a laugh Marty.........

[99 BUCKET]

I dont know how many forums I have been following this build on. but being on everyone of them makes it worth it to see this build. I love it!
eta on paint?

[syborg tt]

I dont know how many forums I have been following this build on. but being on everyone of them makes it worth it to see this build. I love it!
eta on paint?

That's really cool - thank you for the kind words

[syborg tt]

Okay I know we've been a little sleepy with the updates. But not to worry were working on the trucks. Just trying to gather parts for the engine.

Guy at Rockfordracecraft has been working with Jessels on the Lifter and shaft mount rockers. Once we have those we should be pretty close to sealing up the motor.

On a side note Ron ( Wilson Muscle Cars ) and & I have been workng on the locking versions of the hood pins. We just want to have options.

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[novanutcase]

Very Cool! Can you guys make some dust caps for it so the locking mechanism doesn't get all sludgy with the elements?

John

[syborg tt]

John for your car i am certain we can figure out something. Heck I bet Roger could make something for you.

[DusterRT]

Wow, I really like the locking pins. Very nice..I've been trying to find/think up some sort of locking device that looks clean..that looks like just the ticket!! Any idea what a set of those would run? I'm very interested..thanks!!

[formula98]

Wow, I really like the locking pins. Very nice..I've been trying to find/think up some sort of locking device that looks clean..that looks like just the ticket!! Any idea what a set of those would run? I'm very interested..thanks!!

The scuff plates will be the same price as our original design. $100 + $10 shipping and handling. I bought the Spectre hood lock kit 42613 at Auto Zone for (I think) $35 That you will have to pick up locally.

[[email protected]]

that's pretty sick...

[4OfaKind]

Not trying to be a wet blanket here; I think the locking pin is an awesome idea. I just thought that that style key is the easiest to bypass. Aren't they universal in their design and not unique in their 'keycode' as opposed to normal house lock style keys? We use that style lock and key on the classified hard drives at my job. Policy states we still have to lock them in a vault when not in use. Have you cheked into this? I just do not want you guys to put a bunch of locks out there that are easy to bypass.

Mal


Okay I know we've been a little sleepy with the updates. But not to worry were working on the trucks. Just trying to gather parts for the engine.

Guy at Rockfordracecraft has been working with Jessels on the Lifter and shaft mount rockers. Once we have those we should be pretty close to sealing up the motor.

On a side note Ron ( Wilson Muscle Cars ) and & I have been workng on the locking versions of the hood pins. We just want to have options.

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[formula98]

Not trying to be a wet blanket here; I think the locking pin is an awesome idea. I just thought that that style key is the easiest to bypass. Aren't they universal in their design and not unique in their 'keycode' as opposed to normal house lock style keys? We use that style lock and key on the classified hard drives at my job. Policy states we still have to lock them in a vault when not in use. Have you cheked into this? I just do not want you guys to put a bunch of locks out there that are easy to bypass.

Mal

The Key lock is industry standard for the after market. They are, as far as I know, not a universal key. The key that came with the kit will not fit in my computer lock. They do have a unique pattern. These were designed to accent an existing aftermarket lock (we are not producing the lock). We only sell the scuff plates.

[formula98]

that's pretty sick...

I've admired the work you guys do for some time now. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

[4OfaKind]

The Key lock is industry standard for the after market. They are, as far as I know, not a universal key. The key that came with the kit will not fit in my computer lock. They do have a unique pattern. These were designed to accent an existing aftermarket lock (we are not producing the lock). We only sell the scuff plates.

That's cool to hear.

It would appear the security of these round keys have improved since last I saw one from supposedly two different locks open them both. I just cringe at the memory of youngsters easily bypassing the round keys of coke machines.

Does the manufacturer offer any sort of guarantee to the level of their security? That way any defects can be deflected to them and not absorbed by you. Just how my mind works. I hope I am helping here.

Mal

[formula98]

We are not selling the lock set only the scuff plates. We made a prototype at the request of members on this site and others who wanted a locking version of our original scuff plates.


We developed them to go from this

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to this

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You can see more about the scuff plates in the for sale section of the site.

Here

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29477

Thanks

[4OfaKind]

Ok, I undestand now. Like I said cool idea. I hope they sell well for you guys.

Mal

[syborg tt]

Good Day All,

I know it's shocking actually it's amazing.
We have Pictures - only 3 but we actually have Pictures.
Yahooooooo!!!

This is the first Photo (using the term photo loosely here)
I think it's the side of the truck with some string running down it.

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Yep I was correct -- it's the side of the truck.
The Guy's are actually working on aligning the bed width with the cab width.
This is not for the faint at heart

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The side has been pulled out to match the widest part of the cab.
Next, they are going to cut the back of the cab and pull it out to match the side of the bed.
Our goal is to have a perfectly straight line down the side of the truck.

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I can't wait to see it in person.
But for now I will just have to live with Pictures.

ps - not to worry new camera is on the way.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

The Guy's at Kenny Davis Hot Rods have been hard at work with way to many projects.
Dads 57 is back at the shop and the Camaro they are working on is just incredible.
Looks like it's time for another road trip to see all of them.

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All the hard work is paying off, I can add one more hat to my collection.
We wanted a gauge set that would compliment the truck's theme and Autometer was the only Choice.
The new Automaker's gauges will look right at home in the Dash of Syborg.

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It's hard to believe that all but one of these gauges are going to fit in the Dash.
3655 Sport Comp II Water Temp
3692 Sport Comp II Volt
3656 Sport Comp II Oil Temp
3603 Sport Comp II Boost (mechanical)
3663 Sport Comp II Fuel Pressure
3653 Sport Comp II Oil Pressure
3616 Sport Comp II Fuel Level
3688 Sport Comp II Speedo
3697 Sport Comp II Tach

Mounted in the Center Consule
3657 Sport Comp II Trans Temp

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Every Guage was specifically choosen.
Five of the Small Guages are Full Sweep / Two of them are Partial Sweep
The two Partial Sweep guages will be mounted in the outside triangle of the dash layout.

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I'm really looking forward to seeing if we can hit 160mph with this mini-truck.

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It looks like the cab is off and heading to the Powder Coater.
The entire inside of the cab will be coated Satin Black.
Once the cab is back the outside corners will be filled with lead to smooth the gap between the cab and the bed.

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The chassis moved off to the side waiting to meet up with the body again.

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Wait, that's the Chevrolet Gate - what happened to the other gate.

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That's it for today. Maybe I'll post and update on the Garage project I started in January.

ps - wait till you see the sweet T-shirt that Autometer sent me.

[formula98]

Nice to see some progress...

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Quick Update.......

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I met with the guy's from Air Ride at Indy Good Guy's.
After Talking with Jeremy we decided that we needed to upgrade the suspension on Syborg to the new Level Pro system.

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Normally I would show you pictures of the actual parts but then we all know Kenny's not good with Pictures.
So the good guy's at Air Ride sent me there catalog images just in case.

Below is the new ARC4000L System.
It has some pretty cool features instead of me telling you in my words I figured it would be easier to just do a cut and past from Air Rides Site.

http://www.ridetech.com/productinfo/levelpro.asp

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There new Pocket size remote control.

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The new LevelPro™ leveling system is the most advanced air suspension control system available today.
It is the result of several years of development by “hands on” engineers and refinement in real world vehicles.

The LevelPro™ system uses a unique combination of ride height sensors AND air pressure sensors to quickly achieve your selected ride height.
By comparing the position of the ride height sensor to the air pressure the vehicle is leveled with no crossloading.


FEATURES
• More accurate leveling of ride height sensors in addition to air pressure sensors allows extremely accurate vehicle leveling with no crossloading

• Better air pressure sensors
New voltage based air pressure sensors eliminate EMI interference and grounding problems that can lead to inaccurate pressure readings and ride heights. This new voltage based sensor has more resolution [accuracy] and quicker response to allow faster and more accurate air pressure presets. It’s also smaller in diameter to allow direct installation into the RidePro® and BigRed solenoid blocks to eliminate remote mounting panels with extra lines and fittings.

• Easier viewing in bright light from any angle
VFD [vacuum florescent display] instead of an LCD [liquid crystal display]

• Ride-height-on-start
Each time the vehicle is started it will automatically go to highway ride height.

• Control panel programming
All programming [including the ride-height-on- start feature] can be accessed from the control panel so you can hide the ECU and still have easy access to all programming functions.

• 3 ‘1 touch’ ride height presets
Accessible from control panel.
These ride heights are programmed by a simple push and hold action similar to programming a radio station preset.
No secret sequence of buttons to push!

• Backlit soft touch silicone buttons
Easier actuation by feel, no diverting your eyes from the road to see which button you're pushing!

• Extruded aluminum ECU
More robust to avoid physical damage during installation

[formula98]

Nice setup!

When will we be getting updates from Kenny's progress? By the way it was great to meet Kenny and Travis at GG Columbus they are great guys. Hey it was also great to hang out with you and many of the others we hooked up with. Keep up the great posts....

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

The cab is back from the Powder Coaters.
Kenny said it looks really good and he's very happy.

Instead of media blasting the cab to remove all of the paint they decided to cook it off.
How would you like to be in that oven?

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He's got one of those Tripods and he still takes blurry pics.
Travis can you please help him or do I have to buy him one of those steady shot camera's?

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Wait he must have gotten the Tripod out for this picture.
Seems down south they will do anything for a great but shot.

Ps - I've spared everyone's eye's and painted in a longer shirt.

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Truth be told if anyone is every looking for a great shop to work with the guy's at
Kenny's shop are a blast to work with. They are totally laid back and have way to much fun.
www.kdhotrods.com

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

As you know the cab is back from the Powder Coaters and ready to get some Primer to Protect it.

What is shocking is that Kenny took these pics at 6:37am on a Saturday Morning.

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Look Mom - No Overspray.

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[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Looking good. I hope to see you at woodward.:slap:

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

The Cab is back on the frame,
Once the cab and bed are back on they are going to start fitting the ground effects.

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Front clip is back on to check fitment

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Bed is back on.

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The guy's set the gap between the bed and the cab.
It's starting to look like a truck again.

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Yep this is the way it should look when you look down the side of the truck.

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[LMDGUY]

looking great!!

[99 BUCKET]

I get more excited each time I see new pics. Hell I am getting excited seeing your truck get done, more so then mine!

[onebad2]

MARTY!!!

Looks great!

:bananna2: lol


Paul

[formula98]

Looking Good!

Can't tell from the pic's, but has the frame received paint? I would love to see pic's of the frame painted.

Great Job Marty......

[novanutcase]

Lookin' Gooooooooddd!!!:cool:

John

[syborg tt]

Garage Update

While I was in Florida I had the Concrete Paramedics come out an Epoxy coat the floor. When I came home I was shocked at how nice it turned out.

Concrete Paramedics
Ron Kosiarek
815.405.9483 (Chicagoland Area)

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[hechtrod]

Any new work on the truck?
Chris

[syborg tt]

Good Morning,

The guy's have been hard at work on the Sema Camaro.
However they are still working on the truck.

Right now they are working on fitting the bed cladding.

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The cladding now sits on the side of the truck perfectly without any stress.
I am so happy we made everything in Fiberglass.
www.syclone-typhoon.com

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The tailgate is finally fit - This was a big pain in the ars.
You can also see that the Rear Cover is going to need to be widened
The gap from the Factory is almost 1/2" - not good

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PS - your not going to believe me but Kenny didn't take these pictures Travis did.

[stang97]

Truck looks good Marty. I also like how that garage floor looks. I want to do that for our garage as well. Who would have thought that my dad and I would meet you at the taco place across from troys shop! haha..good talkin to you about the neighborhood developments! Ive been tellin my friends the story of the sisters on 79th and they never knew about that story either. See you at joliet for goodguys??
-derek

[syborg tt]

Yep, Talk about a small world. The good news is the food was good and your car is looking awesome.

okay here is the link to the story about the Grimes Girls

http://www.prairieghosts.com/grimes.html

and yes were going to GG Joliet i'll pm you my number



Truck looks good Marty. I also like how that garage floor looks. I want to do that for our garage as well. Who would have thought that my dad and I would meet you at the taco place across from troys shop! haha..good talkin to you about the neighborhood developments! Ive been tellin my friends the story of the sisters on 79th and they never knew about that story either. See you at joliet for goodguys??
-derek

[stang97]

Oh yeah..reading article now. We will be at the show on saturday

[formula98]

PS - your not going to believe me but Kenny didn't take these pictures Travis did. must have been a heavy work out (arms?) Looking good Marty....

[ironworks]

looking good marty

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

It's like Christmas in September.
The crew at Bowler Transmission built the new transmission for Syborg and I can't wait to see it in the truck.

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Kenny and Travis both said it's a really nice looking piece.

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The only problem is that Travis had to help Kenny lift trans out of his truck.
Seems Kenny's been eating to many donuts and skipping the gym.

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I'm really happy to be working with the Guy's & Gals at Bowler they are a top notch crew.
I am also very happy that they wanted to be part of my project.

[WEAVER]

I've met Mark before,he has a good company.everybody i've had in the shop that had one of there trans was very happy.Good choice Marty

[J2speedandcustom]

Dude, Weaver get back to work! Posting at 4:56 what the f$$%!

[novanutcase]

Dude, Weaver get back to work! Posting at 4:56 what the f$$%!

LOL!!! Gotta leave the "SEMA Thrash"!

John

[syborg tt]

I've met Mark before,he has a good company.everybody i've had in the shop that had one of there trans was very happy.Good choice Marty

yep they were great to work with. I can't wait to actually drive this truck to your shop.

[ROACHZ28]

WOW!!!!!!! Your truck is going to be AWESOME!! Keep the updates coming.:drive:

[WEAVER]

Dude, Weaver get back to work! Posting at 4:56 what the f$$%!I finaly got a chance to eat something sema boy

[syborg tt]

Since the truck is on hold and the Camaro will be coming home soon i need to finish the garage ASAP. Here are a few update so you can see where I am with the garage.

09-22-07 Garage Update

Okay the heat wave has ended in Chicago and I was actually able to get primer on the walls. I still have some touching up to do which shouldn't take more then a day.

I'm hoping to paint the ceiling and the walls this weekend. Still trying to decide on the accent colors on the side wall.

So if you have any advise I would love to hear your suggestions.

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10-09-07 Update

Good Afternoon All,

Okay were back to working on the garage again.

This time I've hired some very skilled labor the good news is they work for food and shelter only.

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Not only can I paint the trim but I can do an awesome job on my legs Dad.

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Yep the bigger one seems pretty good with a roller

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Installed the base boards -- they made a huge difference.

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Okay it's painted - 7 1/2 gallon of paint later but it's painted.
Now it's time to bring my tool boxes home.

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10-16 Garage Update

Spent some time working on the garage this weekend. Didn't do much but because the wife was in Puerto Vallarta.

I was able to get the 8' lights hung. I wanted them to still plug into the ceiling because i plan to hang a shop light on each side of the shop.

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Started dragging the cabinets into the garage. Still plan to buy a couple more.

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[formula98]

Looks great Marty! I have a garage that needs this attention, will be coming to you for advice......

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I know it's shocking - I am actually doing an update before Sema.

Well, it looks like more parts are flying in.
We contacted the guy's at Jesel and they were kind enough to help us with the part numbers
of everything we needed to get the Pontiac Heads put together.

Once we had all of the part Numbers I called Scoggin Dickey Parts Center
www.sdpc2000.com -- these guy's are top notch and there prices are dirt cheap.

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Close up of the Rocker Arms - .450 Offset

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Offset Lifters

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ps -- don't ask how much this cost and please don't tell the wife.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Guy over at Rockford Racecraft is kicking butt on my Engine.
www.rockfordracecraft.com

He is trying to get it together by the end of next week.

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Just think that little engine is going to make some big Horsepower.

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Man I hate to cover them up -- they look so nice.

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The parting Shot

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Thanks again guy for jumping in and getting this motor put together so quickly.

[formula98]

So thats what Guy looks like! I've only talked to him over the phone and e-mail it is nice to put a face to the voice. Great work Guy and Marty....

[West Texas Z]

wow, thats one hell of a truck.

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

Okay we've done a little changes to the motor.
Guy pulled the old Camshaft out and installed the new John Meaney Spec'd cam.

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Guy Installed the New Cometic Head Gaskets.
A Big Thanks to Mike Lee at RPM for getting them out so Quick.

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Just like this picture

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Measuring up for Push Rods

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Opps - need to clean up this area a little more.

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Okay - were not really sure why this wire is in the head.
It's been in every new Pontiac head I've ever had.

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Pics of the Wire's

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Josh over at Rockford Racecraft - making up some room.

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Looking good.

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[dodge]

cool..great to see you are progressing along

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

Back From Sema and Kenny is hard at it.
The Rocker Cladding has been extensivly modified.
New mouting provisions have been made to ensure a good quality fit.

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You can see Kenny is going to make this truck as straight as can be.

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The gap between the bed and cab has been fixed

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Just your token Blurry Kenny Davis Shot.

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More to come next week

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

sick!

[formula98]

Nice to see progress! It's coming along very nice!

[TheRoadVirus]

I don't visit much but I had to say this is an awesome build and what a great follow up with the thread. I passed out at page 12 last night (early morning, I should say) and just finished it now. Very nice work.

[syborg tt]

that's some pretty cool comment - thank you very much.


I don't visit much but I had to say this is an awesome build and what a great follow up with the thread. I passed out at page 12 last night (early morning, I should say) and just finished it now. Very nice work.

[Samckitt]

I wonder if the wire in the head is used as a support for the sand core to form around while it is cast.

[syborg tt]

I wonder if the wire in the head is used as a support for the sand core to form around while it is cast.

here is a what a friend came up with


BTW found out what the wires in the heads are for, they're to minimize corrosion of the aluminum, seems they act to keep the reaction from dissimiliar metals to a minimum, in other words they kinda act like baking soda soda in battery acid , a catalyst to keep corrosion off the aluminum. Don't know the PHD way to explain it, but bottom line they're supposed to be in there.

[Crafty One]

Man you've been working on this for a long time.... I remember seeing it when you started on it over on SyTy..... It sure has come along way, awsome job man keep it up....

[Twentyover]

here is a what a friend came up with

Galvanic Corrosion. Requires two dissimiliar metals (such as aluminum and iron) and an electrolyte (coolant). One element will corrode, saving the other. Think in terms of zinc dipped steel sheet- the zinc sacrifices itself to save the steel

[TheRoadVirus]

So I wonder.. are you gonna put them back in?

[syborg tt]

So I wonder.. are you gonna put them back in?

Nope not going to worry about since were going to be running coolant.

ps Happy Thanksgiving all.

[dusterbd13]

dumb question of the day:

what is the difference between the sonoma and s10 as far as body parts? i can see the grille is different, but anything else? i want to build a track truck styled kinda like yours (ground effects, etc), but have a bunch of cheap s10's in the area. my thinking is that they could be easily converted.

sorry for the threadjack.
Michael

[bbcc]

The difference between an s-10 and sonoma are the the grill, headlights and rad support for the front end (iirc they use the same hoods on the first gens). On the rear the tailgates are different. I believe syborg tt is using ss/syclone "ground effects", (correct me if i'm wrong on that). A few fellows around town have syclones and typhoons and they have said that finding new skirts are a pain in the butt. Aparently the most difficult to find is the front bumper/airdamn and the transition from the rear quarter to the rear bumper. As you may guess, if you do manage to find these pieces I have heard of them going for around a thousand dollars per section.

If I'm wrong, please correct me.

cheers, bbcc

[syborg tt]

bbcc - you are very correct.

However I'm using Sonoma GT cladding ( poor mans syclone - non turbo 2wd truck ). We've remade all of the cladding in fiberglass so if anyone was interested in doing the conversion they could do it.

ps - syclone & typhoon cladding is incredibly expensive.

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon,

I'm a little late getting this e-mail out.

Kenny is really kicking butt on the body mods. He is making sure everything fits perfect.

Hard to tell from this picture but you can see Kenny has widen the rear cover to have a 3/16" gap.

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Tailgate has been smoothed.

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You can also see the side of the gate has also been filled.

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Cab is ready for Primer. The cab has been widened 3/16" to line up with the bed sides.

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Yep, The bed has been extensively work to make sure t fits perfectly with the cab.

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Next week the truck should look a little different as it will all be one color.

[brrymnvette]

This is by far one of the coolest builds on this site, if not the coolest. You're doing something a lot of guys wanted to do with their beater S-series. I can't wait to see it finished and see some numbers from it.