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I almost forgot, I did get some more parts for this truck. Today I got some 6x9 speakers for it for Christmas, and a 67-72 chevytrucks decal and wall clock from my wife. Pretty sweet! And I will be once again changing the drive train of this truck. My bro and dad will be taking the drag car to Texas for a race in April. I can't see taking this truck apart in March to remove the engine for the corvette since the Longhorn might get painted. I'd rather put it together and keep going. Not swap another engine in and scratch it all up. With that being said and done, I'm going back to the beginning (Kind of) of this build. I'm going to use my 99 NV4500 and more than likely rebuild a 5.9 for it. Which one is unknown right now. I can go 12v but would rather go 24v just because. :lol: A 12v would be cheaper so IDK yet. I did get a ValAir DD clutch last weekend for it. I ordered a hardened big input kit and a cast tail housing for the NV4500 Friday. I have to fix 3rd gear in the trans and then it's done. Now I'm debating using my NP205 from a dodge or just using a 241DHD or DLD. The 241 has a lower low side and is stronger for what I may do with the truck. The only real hard part will be modifying it to be a RH drop instead of a LH drop. We shall see.

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I can say one thing for sure, I'm getting really tired of looking at the parts mess I have for this truck. It's every where..........................................

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Sounds like you have a plan for the drivetrain. You better get it installed before you change your mind again. Looking forward to some pics. You can't just talk about cool parts on here you know that:)

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When they show up he will probably have pics and then have to find a place to store it til the trucks out of the body shop and whichever engine is put together for it...

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No progress but I did land a floor shift column. We cleared the shop of parts for this truck to be able to try and use the south bay of our shop again. :lol: Here's some wall art for now.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC00387.jpg

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needs some lights allways funny to turn them on when theres smoke hanging in the shop (after welding or testing a diesel or sumting like that )

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That's a good idea! I'll have to do that at some point! :lol:

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http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=32264
some diesels inspire people in the weirdest ways

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Nice! :lol:

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hey diesel, you wouldn't happen to have a spare 5.9 and an autotransmission laying around or at least a recommendation do you? just tossing around the idea for my truck. i still have my 396 but haven't rebuilt it yet. would be nice to get close to 20mpg.

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oh by the way i have a np205 from a late 70's th350 i would like to use if possible

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You'd have to buy an adapter plate to bolt a TH350 behind a cummins to be able to bolt a TH350 on to it. I have some engines, and some dodge auto trannies that wouldn't require an expensive adapter plate.

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i'm alright with using a properly built dodge auto od. i just meant adapting the chevy np205 to the dodge transmission. I wouldn't mind a 5sp but don't know how the wife would like that.

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Hey Ryan,,I just found your build,,Wow,,,your just as crazy as I am!!! (I mean that in a good way) And your only 30!!?? Great work,,,keep it up!!!

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I have to thank my brother for going to on a big road trip for me to bring back the truck's new box and fuel tanks. They are super clean! Also, the body man came Saturday night and got the door latches and striker plates so he can latch the doors to start the body work. Hopefully he'll make some progress soon.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00461.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00462.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00460.jpg
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Spare frame ?....

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Well kind of. :lol: My plan for this frame is to use my left over parts and build a camper hauler. I'll use my old Longhorn box, my A/C cab I have laying on it's back, and piece together a front clip. Where the front suspension usually bolts on, I'm planning on installing a hitch. I'm going to build a goose neck hitch and bolt it to the front of the frame and then put my camper in the back. Under the hood will be a grill and a deep freeze. I'm planning on putting front wheels and tires on it and using them for the jack pads. :lol: Hopefully I can get it done-ish for Good guys this year. :waah:

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Dude thats a crazy idea........lol....sounds like alot of fun

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It will be if it gets done. :lol:

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Nice score on the bed and frame! They look good from where I'm sitting.

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Thanks! When I saw the PO's price reduction I jumped on it. Now to just get color on it. :lol:

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No progress. Really, no surprise huh?! :lol: I did go over to the body shop yesterday and remove the tilt from it. I have a tilt floor shift column on the way for it. I unbolted the seat for my old boss so he can get ready to start on the interior. Yeah right. Here's how it is sitting now.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00475.jpg
Notice, no change except it's a catchall again, and it is dusty. :lol:

Here are more pics of the new to it bed and tail gate. I can't get over how nice the tail gate is. It even came with a tail gate band!
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00497.jpg

The worst part of the LH bed side I could see so far.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00496.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00498.jpg
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http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00494.jpg
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And here's bad inspiration for me. :lol: My old bed sitting a drw frame. When I get my crew cab done, this truck may just end up a drw too.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00492.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/DSC00491.jpg

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Hey, you didn't say you scored a tailgate too? wth? Nice! You about ready to send your brother after a camaro?:)

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Where is the FO smiley??? lol IDK if I'm ready for another parts run right now.

The bed came with all the floor braces, numbered in order, tailgate, the sides, and the trim minus a very small piece of trim.

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You ready to sell it? Nick get ready. LMAO! You'll be 1/4 of the way there this weeknd. :lol: