5 Years Later - It's Not a "new" Project, And Not a New Member Anymore!!!

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by kennyd

i like the coresupport , looks good

I am happy you like it since you are going to be the one doing the body work on it.

[syborg tt]

12-14 Update - Radio & Vintage Air Controls

Good Morning All,

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



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



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



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.



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



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.



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



Okay last view.



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.



Side View



Turbo's Mounted



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



And did I mention they are all steel baby.

[black2002ls]

looking good marty

[71Nova]

That looks great Marty. Your truck is really coming along!!

[XcYZ]

Cool, keep it up Marty. Love the updates.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I would like to welcome a new Sponsor.

George Blake of Prime Gears.



New Shifter Cable and 4l80e Bracket.



Quick look at all the new Parts

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



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



Headlights - Thanks James



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.



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



Dave beed rolled the Inner Fender to add strength.



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.



Quick Picture with the Turbo and Downpipe installed.

[syborg tt]

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.



Air Inlet from the Intercooler has plenty of clearance.



Air box installed.



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.