need build ideas!!

[og350]

well just got this friday and have been looking for ideas. I know a few things already but want some imput. the truck had 3/4 drop but i want more. it has djm front control arms and the rear is shackels and hanges. the tires are 275/60/15 on stock wheels. they are brand new so ill leave them for now. it is a 4.3/5 speed, i have a 383 i will swap this winter but dont know what to do with trans and clutch or rad or headers. so i need ideas for that. i am going to do a flip kit in the rear and maybe add 1" drop springs in the front. i think it will get everything painted red and add a roll pan but dont know if should weld one in or bolt? well let me know what you guys think!

[jb1016]

I see you already painted the grille shell -- you're not wasting any time! If you're going with all red, are you going to do aftermarket mirrors? And if you're doing a roll pan, are you gonna take the trim off?

I'm a three-pedal guy at heart, so I'd love to see this truck keep a manual behind the stroker...the one in it now, is it an NV3500?

[og350]

yup that was painted saturday right after i got it. it does not match because the truck was painted a draker red then stock. cant take moldings off tell i paint it cause they painted around them so the truck will come to work and get all repainted. i do plan to go with different mirrors. it is the aluminum cassed trans so i think it is the nv3500. is there a short throw shifter for them?

[69c10stepside]

B&M used to make a short throw shifter for the pickup 5speeds. I am sure they still do, just didn't see one to link for you.

You will scatter that transmission if your right foot is heavy into that 383 once you put it in.

[og350]

Ha yeah that is what i was afraid of. can i have the trans beefed up at all? what would bethe best clutch to put behind it?

[Blitz]

Build ideas huh? How deep into the rabbit hole do you want to go?

[ChevLoRay]

Yeah, speed costs money....How FAST do YOU want to go?

[69c10stepside]

Originally Posted by og350

Ha yeah that is what i was afraid of. can i have the trans beefed up at all? what would bethe best clutch to put behind it?

Local transmission shop told me to not mess with rebuilding a nv3500, the bearings just can't handle the load of anything past "low power stock". I am not sure if he meant stock build, or if there is anything that can be done to make them stronger.

There are alot of clutches out there, only above stock clutch I have run was a centerforce brand.

I have looked into and haven't been scared away from a T56 manual transmission swap. That might be something different enough for you to look at, or maybe just a T5, but either way, they can handle ALOT more then the nv3500

[og350]

well i have all summer to plan and save for the build so lets hear what you got guys!!

what did the t56 or t5 come in? i am up for anything if i can find one...

[69c10stepside]

Originally Posted by og350

well i have all summer to plan and save for the build so lets hear what you got guys!!

what did the t56 or t5 come in? i am up for anything if i can find one...

For a 6 speed, t56 in gm vehicles, you would want an LT1 style fbody car. It should be one that is correct for Gen I small blocks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borg-Wa...6_transmission Good reading there just to see what they were in, and the like. Summit, Jegs and the like sell them new. I see a couple a month on my local Craigslist viewings too..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borg-Wa...5_transmission
^^ Just to round off what I was saying..

[jb1016]

Here's a sticky thread on installing a T5: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313954

[88K2500]

You've got a clean looking truck there. That truck looks like it's begging for a cowl hood. I just noticed that LMC is offering a 4" steel cowl.

[og350]

well truck is at work, and all apart for paint! moldings are off, mirrors are in the dumpster, cowl hood is on its way with set of cal-vu mirrors, sr m. roll pan and smooth fron bumper. i found a cleaner box and tailgate for it and waiting for the cab corners to show up to fix the small rust. i really want to shave the door handles but not sure if i should. what you guys think? ill post pictures tomorrow forgot camara at work!

[Blitz]

Awww man, where'd you score the Sir Michael's Roll Pan? I heard they were on back order till June just about everywhere. On the door handles the most I would do is use Tahoe rear door handles (no key holes) and color match them.

[og350]

well i have not yet..... my fiancee said she ordered me one for my birthday from there web site but she didn't say when it would ship..... should check into that i want to paint it soon!! i agree with the tahoe handles and just go keyless!!! anything that i can paint red and not go overkill i will!

[og350]

well got down to the shop for a few hours saturday and got a few things done. still looking for a better drivers door! next up is to fix the bad bad cab corner job the po did! he didn't even weld them just screwed and bondo!

[og350]

with a 3/4 drop there is not much room between the frame and rearend! i want to pull the drop out and do a 5/7 drop. just need to find factory spring hangers and control arms! does anyone know if it will ride better with the overload leaf off?

[Blitz]

Nice hood.

Planning on using those Cobra wheels? Looks like some issues going on in the leaf spring area huh? lol

[bigbadjohn84]

remove the shackles and hangers, buy new leaf spring perches, and weld. the flip kits are ok, but id rather set my own pinion angle. on the motor and trans, take my advice, stay away from the truck 5 spd. they will shatter under a stock v8. my 383 in my truck has killed two 700 R4s.. not a pretty site. a GM T56 is the way to go

[Vega_67C10]

I love the truck og! But I'm bias, because it looks identical to my truck. I've got half the side molding off tonight and it ISN'T any fun. I'm using Goo be Gone then rolling it off with my fingers. PITA!

Any how, great start on the truck. I will be watching closely on this one, look for great build ideas for mine also. Good luck and make it fun.

[70BLAZERX2]

I use a shop rag and carbarator cleaner,spray the rag and wipe it off..then wax over where you did it..Works fine. or even lacquer cleaner on a rag will do the same to get that glue off.

Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

I love the truck og! But I'm bias, because it looks identical to my truck. I've got half the side molding off tonight and it ISN'T any fun. I'm using Goo be Gone then rolling it off with my fingers. PITA!

Any how, great start on the truck. I will be watching closely on this one, look for great build ideas for mine also. Good luck and make it fun.

[og350]

sorry 70blazer i pulled them off a few eeks ago and sold them to another guy in town. it went back to stock then got a 5-7 drop from norcalss and it is back where it belongs!
i have a few picture updates. for what i told my boss would be a quick paint job turned into a lillt bit more! not happy with how the box came out ( i got lazy) so this winter when i swap motors it will go back to the shop and get the taillights filled and re block the box! there is somthing to be said for sprayable polyester for anyone doing alot of body work! i didn't use it on this one but wish i would have it saves alot of time! i didn't get to crazy with this truck yet... but when i get bored i will!!
well here ya go.

[og350]

a few more. i could not get a sir micheals pan so used one just like it off ebay for 160. not a ban pan just didn't fit! oh yeah i knew the sway bar wasn't siting right so i got new end links and found the po had 4x4 links in it

[og350]

still need to get new front tires! the 275/60/15's are just a tad to big and will hit the fenders! i hope it comes down more after i drive it some. i just need to pull the seat and put in the dynamatt and new crapet and put the box back on and its on the road!!

[og350]

Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

I love the truck og! But I'm bias, because it looks identical to my truck. I've got half the side molding off tonight and it ISN'T any fun. I'm using Goo be Gone then rolling it off with my fingers. PITA!

Any how, great start on the truck. I will be watching closely on this one, look for great build ideas for mine also. Good luck and make it fun.

thanks man your bild looks good! when i take the moldings off at work i use a sharp flexable putty knife behind it then use a 3m rubber wheel in a drill. they work great just go slow and dont get the paint to hot!

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