bad truck
 

:willy: That truck will be a awesome machine for the street will you take it on a power tour? are you going to show it.

Kendall

The Schedule plan at this time is

07 Detroit Autorama
07 S-Series Nationals
07 Power Tour
07 Syclone Typhoon Nationals
07 Car Craft Nationals
07 Sema - Drive from Chicago to Sema

Exhaust Question
 

Sweet truck, awesome fab work.

Where did you buy the SS oval pipe for the exhaust? Was that from Stainless Works as well?

Thanks!

Darren

yep - everything is from Stainless Works - Great Guy's to work with

Absolutely STUNNING Noma! Im on the s10forums.com boards as well because I own a dime and I have seen a fair share of nice nomas but NOTHING! on this level of perfection! I cant wait to see the finished product! Its going to be low! fast! and beautiful!

BTW I really like your bag system! Its very simple! I like it!

*subscribed*!

drmrman

thanks for the compliments.

I have good news i am heading over to Billet Speicalties this morning to pick up my wheels. Well Actually only 3 of them.

It's going to be sick. :thumbsup:

www.lateral-g.net/members/syborgtt

I've always like that truck. The extent of fab work is just short of amazing.

Well I've finally ordered my Wheels and I am shocked how Fast they turned this order into a reality. Kevin over at Billet Specialties really took care of me.

Here is the new wheel

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_02_001.jpg

You can see that they haven't welded the back side yet. I want to make sure they are perfect

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_02_004.jpg

here is the big wheel for the back 20 x 10

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_02_006.jpg

You can see the massive wheel lip on the rear
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_02_007.jpg

Sweet Marty! :cool: I like those....... A lot!!

I love it! *Perfection*!

drmrman

you and Troy are the only ones I have ever seen wiht unwelded rim shells.....thats cool that troy is hooking you up like that! I assume there be a test fit then final weld??????

we have tried to get unwelded wheel blamks from several wheel companies to no avail....... :hail:

I learned long ago it's not what you know it's who you know. I can't tell you how much i appreciate Troy's help and Billet Speciaties help with these wheels. The good thing is the Billet Specialties is only 15 minutes from my office.

I could see how that would be very nice.....

12-03-05 Update

Dave mounted the air system while I was on Vacation and it looks exactly like I wanted to look.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_049.jpg

It's mounted on a tubular chassis so it will remain on the chassis when the cab and the bed are removed

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_054.jpg

Here is the top view

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_076.jpg

You can see my idea for the bed and I couldn't be happier with it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_064.jpg

This is the frame work that will support the new bed floor.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_075.jpg

Brakes - What can i say. Precisions Brakes did and awesome job on them. This is the final front brake caliper and it is an exact match for the rear caliper something we need it we are going to show the truck.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_001.jpg

Rear Brakes going on.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_014.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_023.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_020.jpg

The exhaust is almost finished all we need to do is cut the end of the tailpipe.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_029.jpg

You can see the transition from the round to oval tailpipe. I think Dave did and incredible job joining the two pieces.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_030.jpg

If we need, we will now be able to remove the mufflers.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_032.jpg

Moving on to the front suspension. I installed the Bear Tracker Tie Rod ends and sleeve. What a nice piece.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_024.jpg

A quick picture of the trans pan installed and check for clearance issue's

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_056.jpg

I saved the best for last "the Wheels". The tool that we used for mock up was perfect. It nailed the offset on the front wheels on the first try. I can't wait to do another truck.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_003.jpg

Here is what the truck is going to look like when the air suspension is deflated.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_004.jpg

There is a minor vlave stem clearence issue which can easily be resolved with a set of low profile valve stems from Weld Wheels.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_010.jpg

No clearence issues on the rear wheel.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_021.jpg

we decided to go with the sticky outy look on the wheels.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_03_022.jpg

No really once the tires are mounted we will narrow the rear diff.

That's it for this week. I've got a bunch of parts to order and I need to get the wheels back to Billet Specialties so they can weld them up for me.

Wow, those brakes look massive.

Need some advise as i am torn between two fuel delv set up's

1. Stealth Tank with one Aeromotive A1000 Pump

or

2. Stealth Tank with dual in tank walboro pumps


The truck is only going to have 600hp on pump gas and 750hp on race gas. I am aware that i am at the limit of both systems at 750hp.


The truck main purpose is to drive the power tour and to local cruise nights.

If given the option, I'm all for an external pump. Keeps from having to tear into the tank if pump problems were to arise.

I would go with the external...however I have heard good things about the internal style staying cooler due to the fuel cooling it!

yep i have heard the same about internal pumps. Not really sure what to do.

I have had good luck with Aeromotive fuel pumps. I also am going with a stealth tank with an Aeromotive pump. I am pretty sure if you call Ricks Hot Rod Shop, he can give you all the information that you will need.

12-11-05 Update.

Working on a new fuel cell.
Looks like we are going to use the external pumps that I have.
One on each side of the tank meeting in the middle at a "Y" block.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_018.jpg

The tank will sit between the new frame rails which is two inches narrower then the old tank ;-(

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_019.jpg

In order to get a little more fuel capacity the tank is built around a frame support.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_020.jpg

Here is what the tank looks like removed from the truck

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_021.jpg

I want to thank Scott Husner for the Box.
He shipped me the first prototype Sonoma GT cladding in it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_022.jpg

New Access cover to the Battery

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_006.jpg

The New Billet Specialties Battery Tray mounted in the bed.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_016.jpg

The Frame had to be modified for the Shock Wave Air Bag.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_02_013.jpg

Here is a side view of the bed side glove box.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_009.jpg

Here is the prototype GT Cladding the Scott Husner is now Offering - Nice Piece.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_012.jpg

The Rear End came apart waiting for the arrival of the new Rear Tires & Wheels.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_002.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_11_004.jpg

That's it for this week. I hope to have the wheels by the weekend. If not not a big deal there is still plent that needs to be done.

Lookin good Marty..Cant wait to see it in person on PT 06.

looks nice marty......

Good Morning All,

Looks like Dave finished the bed and it turned out exactly as i expexted.


http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_002.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_003.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_005.jpg

Just a quick shot of the underside view. Check out all the bracing

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_014.jpg

Here is the new revised fuel system - it will look so much cleaner

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_006.jpg

The pumps will be mounted on the chassis cross brace. It should be nice and safe in this location

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_018.jpg

here is a little better view

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_17_019.jpg

that's it for this week.

WOW! Thats coming out really clean! Im extremely impressed! Its beautiful!

Joe

Today Christmas came early.

I want to thank Kevin at Billet Specialties for getting my wheels built and delivered on the exact day he promised.
They have been yet another awesome company to work with.
I also need to thank Jack at Rad Rides for ordering these wheels for me. He is also another stand up guy.

Well, here they are from start to finish.

Centers getting ready for there new home

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/...ters_Ready.jpg

Heating up the hoop

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/...eating_Rim.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._Rim_Close.jpg

Fitting the center

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/...ing_Center.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/...g_Center_2.jpg

Checking the run out

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/...Lat_Runout.jpg

Center getting welded

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/...ing_Center.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/...nter_Close.jpg

Here are the Guy's at Just Tires doing there best to get the tire mounted

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_21_004.jpg

The tire is mounted

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_21_006.jpg

I'll get some more detailed pics tommorow of the wheels.

Good Morning All,

It looks like i am going to break up yesterday's update into two e-mails

The Fuel Cell is almost Complete.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_001.jpg

You can see the baffles inside the tank. You can also see the pick up and the drain for the tank.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_028.jpg

The return line

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_030.jpg

The rest of the Baffle's

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_037.jpg

Action Shot

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_043.jpg

You can see the tank fit's snug. Also the "X" is going to be for the vent to the Charcoal Canister

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_045.jpg
Rear View - Lines up perfect with the bottom of the cladding - should make the belly pan look stock

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_049.jpg

just the last parting shot

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_050.jpg

The fronts are mounted and look awesome.
The rear are stuffed under the truck so we can so how it will look.
I plan to go back to the shop on Monday so we can cut the rear diff 1 3/8 of an inch.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_005.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_007.jpg

Kinda Looks like a Cartoon

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_010.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_012.jpg

Still waiting for the rear diff to get cut

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_021.jpg

Plenty of room may go bigger

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_023.jpg

This pic is for the guy's at Precision Brakes

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_055.jpg

New Valve Stem from Weld

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_059.jpg

and in closing

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._12_22_063.jpg