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nastety92 · 04-09-2018, 08:55 AM

Well after about a year and a half at my friend John's shop the truck is home. It's running and driving but still needs a few more things to be safe and roadworthy. He installed a 5.3 out of a 04 Yukon, 2wd 4L60E, new stock gas tank, new cheapy ebay radiator, Dirty Dingo Motor mounts w/ classic performance motor mount perches, Modern Vintage wiring harness, CPP 3" lower front and 4" HD rear coils w/ new shocks, track bar and shock relocates. He also put in power steering. The truck runs great, starts right up, idles smooth. The brakes are still drum all the way around and are still manual. We are looking into disc front brakes with a power booster. Then it still needs the rest of the exhaust to be done as well. He also used the stock truck exhaust manifolds and just trimmed the frame to fit. He said it looked like someone already tried to do this in the past since the frame had already been trimmed in the same place before.

**LockDoc** · 04-09-2018, 09:49 AM

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Looks like a nice install. Where did he put the ECM/PCM? Mine is on the passenger side fender well and it looks a little clunky there.....

Keep us posted on the next steps.

LockDoc

nastety92 · 04-09-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Looks like a nice install. Where did he put the ECM/PCM? Mine is on the passenger side fender well and it looks a little clunky there.....

Keep us posted on the next steps.

LockDoc

It is right next to the battery. In between the battery and radiator, tucked down nice and neat. You can barely see it until you get up close.

Will do, thanks Leon.

fatblockvelle · 04-09-2018, 10:00 AM

looking good man!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-09-2018, 03:17 PM

Very nice! I bet it feels good to have it home and mobile under its own power too!

04ls1gto · 04-09-2018, 06:10 PM

Looks like a nice install. I still have dics brake front spindles, rotors and calipers and master cylinder taking up space in my garage. Let me know if you want them

nastety92 · 04-13-2018, 02:07 PM

Thanks guys. It is great to have it home. At least I can spent 15-20 minutes here and there working on things when I have time. I work close to home and go home for lunch most days. Today I got the first door panel off. Almost every screw at the bottom of the door is either stripped or frozen in there. They have been fighting but I think I"m winning so far. My neighbor is going to recover the factory door panels for me to match the center console. Then he will redo the seats over next winter. One little step at a time.

**Advanced Design** · 04-13-2018, 07:27 PM

Very nice to get them mobile again, especially under LS power!

nastety92 · 05-07-2018, 10:27 AM

Still working on the truck here and there. Ordered a new front disc brake conversion kit, along with 2.5" drop spindles and a power booster. I'm looking forward to getting that installed so I can start driving this truck.

Got all the rear interior panels removed this weekend as well. I'm planning my audio install. There is tons of room to work with behind those rear cargo interior panels. I'm going to try and hide the whole sound system as best as possible.

Got the drivers mirror installed as well. To bad it vibrates all the time, its somewhat usable. Still need to drill holes and install the passengers side mirror.

nastety92 · 05-09-2018, 09:39 AM

Got a little more done on the Suburban. Got the hole filled in the rear floor that someone had poorly cut for a gas filler. I had to make the hole a little larger to be able to fill it properly. This will now be covered by pre-finished hardwood flooring.

**LockDoc** · 05-09-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nastety92

Got a little more done on the Suburban. Got the hole filled in the rear floor that someone had poorly cut for a gas filler. I had to make the hole a little larger to be able to fill it properly. This will now be covered by pre-finished hardwood flooring.

Looks good! A little glue or sealer around it will finish it off....

LockDoc

nastety92 · 05-15-2018, 09:54 AM

Well I started mocking up the wood flooring and I don't I like it. I think I'm just going to go with black carpet instead. What do you guys think?

04ls1gto · 05-15-2018, 08:03 PM

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Well I started mocking up the wood flooring and I don't I like it. I think I'm just going to go with black carpet instead. What do you guys think?

My vote is for carpet, kill some of the noise

**Advanced Design** · 05-15-2018, 08:18 PM

Carpet is a good idea.

nastety92 · 05-16-2018, 08:57 AM

Thanks guys that's what I was thinking as well. Eventually I plan on putting sound deadener in the whole truck. It's going to have it's brakes and power booster installed hopefully this weekend. Then all I need to do is get the front seats locked down and I'm ready to start driving it.

nastety92 · 05-21-2018, 09:14 AM

The truck went to my buddies shop this weekend to have the front disc brakes and power booster installed. Hopefully I will be picking it up this coming weekend. Can't wait to drive this truck more than around my neighborhood.

fatblockvelle · 05-22-2018, 10:28 AM

PLEASE ..do carpet =)

nastety92 · 05-22-2018, 10:30 AM

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PLEASE ..do carpet =)

LoL, yes carpet it is Joe. How are things with you? Buy any more interesting vehicles lately?

fatblockvelle · 05-22-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nastety92

LoL, yes carpet it is Joe. How are things with you? Buy any more interesting vehicles lately?

Im not joe but yes ... have a bunch of new rigs,,,, been crazy busy.

nastety92 · 05-22-2018, 10:50 AM

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Im not joe but yes ... have a bunch of new rigs,,,, been crazy busy.

Sorry got you confused with someone else. Send me a message with what you have, I have a friend who is looking for a new project. Thanks.

fatblockvelle · 05-22-2018, 11:16 AM

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Sorry got you confused with someone else. Send me a message with what you have, I have a friend who is looking for a new project. Thanks.

HA ha ... I sold you the suburban... Im jesse ,,,.. I got it from joe =)

nastety92 · 05-22-2018, 11:17 AM

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HA ha ... I sold you the suburban... Im jesse ,,,.. I got it from joe =)

HAHAHA, I know this. I just mixed up your names sorry man.

fatblockvelle · 05-22-2018, 11:29 AM

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HAHAHA, I know this. I just mixed up your names sorry man.

no worries.

nastety92 · 05-22-2018, 11:31 AM

I'll take one of each, lol. Send me pricing on all of them please?

fatblockvelle · 05-22-2018, 11:53 AM

sure.

04-09-2018, 08:55 AM	#101
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. Well after about a year and a half at my friend John's shop the truck is home. It's running and driving but still needs a few more things to be safe and roadworthy. He installed a 5.3 out of a 04 Yukon, 2wd 4L60E, new stock gas tank, new cheapy ebay radiator, Dirty Dingo Motor mounts w/ classic performance motor mount perches, Modern Vintage wiring harness, CPP 3" lower front and 4" HD rear coils w/ new shocks, track bar and shock relocates. He also put in power steering. The truck runs great, starts right up, idles smooth. The brakes are still drum all the way around and are still manual. We are looking into disc front brakes with a power booster. Then it still needs the rest of the exhaust to be done as well. He also used the stock truck exhaust manifolds and just trimmed the frame to fit. He said it looked like someone already tried to do this in the past since the frame had already been trimmed in the same place before. Last edited by nastety92; 04-09-2018 at 09:48 AM.

04-09-2018, 09:49 AM	#102
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,629	Re: My new project the White Whale. - Looks like a nice install. Where did he put the ECM/PCM? Mine is on the passenger side fender well and it looks a little clunky there..... Keep us posted on the next steps. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-09-2018, 10:00 AM	#104
fatblockvelle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: auburn ma Posts: 216	Re: My new project the White Whale. looking good man! __________________ 1970 chevelle 1971 blazer 1972 c20 custom camper 1931 ford A coupe.

04-09-2018, 03:17 PM	#105
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My new project the White Whale. Very nice! I bet it feels good to have it home and mobile under its own power too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-09-2018, 06:10 PM	#106
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: My new project the White Whale. Looks like a nice install. I still have dics brake front spindles, rotors and calipers and master cylinder taking up space in my garage. Let me know if you want them

04-13-2018, 02:07 PM	#107
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. Thanks guys. It is great to have it home. At least I can spent 15-20 minutes here and there working on things when I have time. I work close to home and go home for lunch most days. Today I got the first door panel off. Almost every screw at the bottom of the door is either stripped or frozen in there. They have been fighting but I think I"m winning so far. My neighbor is going to recover the factory door panels for me to match the center console. Then he will redo the seats over next winter. One little step at a time.

04-13-2018, 07:27 PM	#108
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My new project the White Whale. Very nice to get them mobile again, especially under LS power! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-07-2018, 10:27 AM	#109
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. Still working on the truck here and there. Ordered a new front disc brake conversion kit, along with 2.5" drop spindles and a power booster. I'm looking forward to getting that installed so I can start driving this truck. Got all the rear interior panels removed this weekend as well. I'm planning my audio install. There is tons of room to work with behind those rear cargo interior panels. I'm going to try and hide the whole sound system as best as possible. Got the drivers mirror installed as well. To bad it vibrates all the time, its somewhat usable. Still need to drill holes and install the passengers side mirror.

05-09-2018, 09:39 AM	#110
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. Got a little more done on the Suburban. Got the hole filled in the rear floor that someone had poorly cut for a gas filler. I had to make the hole a little larger to be able to fill it properly. This will now be covered by pre-finished hardwood flooring.

05-15-2018, 09:54 AM	#112
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. Well I started mocking up the wood flooring and I don't I like it. I think I'm just going to go with black carpet instead. What do you guys think?

05-15-2018, 08:18 PM	#114
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My new project the White Whale. Carpet is a good idea. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-16-2018, 08:57 AM	#115
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. Thanks guys that's what I was thinking as well. Eventually I plan on putting sound deadener in the whole truck. It's going to have it's brakes and power booster installed hopefully this weekend. Then all I need to do is get the front seats locked down and I'm ready to start driving it.

05-21-2018, 09:14 AM	#116
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. The truck went to my buddies shop this weekend to have the front disc brakes and power booster installed. Hopefully I will be picking it up this coming weekend. Can't wait to drive this truck more than around my neighborhood.

05-22-2018, 10:28 AM	#117
fatblockvelle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: auburn ma Posts: 216	Re: My new project the White Whale. PLEASE ..do carpet =) __________________ 1970 chevelle 1971 blazer 1972 c20 custom camper 1931 ford A coupe.

05-22-2018, 11:31 AM	#124
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: My new project the White Whale. I'll take one of each, lol. Send me pricing on all of them please?



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05-22-2018, 11:53 AM	#125
fatblockvelle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: auburn ma Posts: 216	Re: My new project the White Whale. sure. __________________ 1970 chevelle 1971 blazer 1972 c20 custom camper 1931 ford A coupe.

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