LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

[Gordonr1973]

This is going to be the truck with the nicest finish on here!

[smokedat]

I got all my items i was waiting for, i did a quick test fit but didnt have enough time to complete the assembly. I still need tie rod ends and hardware to bolt up the rack and hubs.

[smokedat]

Dry test fit, good so far I need to grind the spindles having some minor issues. Billet hubs with ARP studs and mogul bearings and timken seals.

[smokedat]

Rotors and calipers clear the wheel but as i predicted the caliper does not clear the spokes, need to run an adapter.

[lolife99]

Where did you buy the front suspension and Corvette brake set-up?

[N2TRUX]

Sexy set up for sure. Did we miss the details?

[luifer76]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sexy set up for sure. Did we miss the details?

X2 very nice set up.....

[68 TT]

Gorgeous parts.

How much of a spacer are you going to need for the calipers to clear?

[smokedat]

I managed to tear out the stock suspension including the stock steering column. I am waiting on tie rods and new custom brushed aluminum steering column shift with dash ignition and a ford 3/4 36 splined shaft with 3 bolt type steering wheel. For ignition I will run a push start no key Mega Dial Panel from Biondo on a custom dash gauge panel.

[smokedat]

Baer tracker adjustable tie rods - on back order for past 2 weeks
brushed aluminum column shift dash ignition
Biondo mega dial sample pic set up on a dragster

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by smokedat

Baer tracker adjustable tie rods - on back order for past 2 weeks
brushed aluminum column shift dash ignition
Biondo mega dial sample pic set up on a dragster

Great pieces to add to a great truck.

Are you going to get the Racepak gauge package too? Big bucks but very cool.

[smokedat]

Yes I will use the Racepak gauge set up. I will incorporate the original radio as a kicker. After reviewing the sketch the left side lookd empty, might fill it in with a clock gauge, Choppd this one up just for U

[Tezjoe84]

that pic looks oddly familiar :-D

[smokedat]

LOL yeah I always save the good pics.

Originally Posted by Tezjoe84

that pic looks oddly familiar :-D

[Tezjoe84]

Originally Posted by smokedat

LOL yeah I always save the good pics.

Hehe, that's cool, nice to see dashes in different ways. :-)
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[68 TT]

Originally Posted by smokedat

Yes I will use the Racepak gauge set up. I will incorporate the original radio as a kicker. After reviewing the sketch the left side lookd empty, might fill it in with a clock gauge, Choppd this one up just for U

That will be killer.

Maybe the switches can go on the left side below the clock to balance things out then it will leave more room for some nifty audio / video pieces like a monitor or nav system to go in above the stock stereo location.

[smokedat]

I have to report that I was injured today while trying to install the springs on the hood hinges. Spring broke loose got air and hit me in the fore head above the eye. It took a minute to control the situation. I cleaned up went home early bummed. I realized it was deeper than I thougt so I went to the ER to stich up. I guess it's true when they say " blood sweat and tears" . I'll post sum pics later I'm on the iPhone waiting in the ER
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[68 TT]

Originally Posted by smokedat

I have to report that I was injured today while trying to install the springs on the hood hinges. Spring broke loose got air and hit me in the fore head above the eye. It took a minute to control the situation. I cleaned up went home early bummed. I realized it was deeper than I thougt so I went to the ER to stich up. I guess it's true when they say " blood sweat and tears" . I'll post sum pics later I'm on the iPhone waiting in the ER
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Ouch. Glad it missed your eye and you are OK.

I had a spring compressor break while putting dome heavy rate springs into the front of my Chevelle. It shot the spring right past my ear and put a dent in the block wall ten feet behind me. It probably would have killed me if my head was 6" to the right.

[smokedat]

damaged goods some stiching required

[Tezjoe84]

Holy jeez man... Looks like you tried to make yourself a 3rd eye!!

Joking aside... Hope your ok and it heals quick so you can get back on the pickup.
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[VA72C10]

just glad it missed your eye!!! I always hate messing with hood springs.....really any springs

[smokedat]

I have had nothing but problems with the hood hinges its just a bad design, springs are to hard in some cases causing hoods to slighly bend. I odered some low tension springs from Jegs. If that doesnt work il $hit can the stock hinge and springs and go with these billet hinges, thing is there for a 72 some modding will be required.

[my4by2]

Originally Posted by smokedat

I have had nothing but problems with the hood hinges its just a bad design, springs are to hard in some cases causing hoods to slighly bend. I odered some low tension springs from Jegs. If that doesnt work il $hit can the stock hinge and springs and go with these billet hinges, thing is there for a 72 some modding will be required.

If you'd care to hold out for a bit, I may know of a better option for you on the hood hinge issue!!! I am having a shop out in Tennessee custom fabricate me some billet hood hinges for my '77 (so they'd fit all 73-80's). They're using the stock hinge for reference & sure once they've made my set & have the CNC programming done the cost would more similar to other parts out there already (so I am absorbing the design cost basically...). Check out my thread from time-to-time as I will post updates on them once they get rolling.

BTW - Love the brakes & wheels man - gonna look KILLER!!!

[smokedat]

Sweet build thread i like youre mudd flinging machine youre building. Bout those hinges I already ordered a set of those billet machined finish for the 72, with some creativity il make them work, but it would be great if some one offered them for the 73-80's. No one in the market offers them not Billet Specialties not Fesler not EMS. With that said make sure they patent the design going to be worth some serious $$

Originally Posted by my4by2

If you'd care to hold out for a bit, I may know of a better option for you on the hood hinge issue!!! I am having a shop out in Tennessee custom fabricate me some billet hood hinges for my '77 (so they'd fit all 73-80's). They're using the stock hinge for reference & sure once they've made my set & have the CNC programming done the cost would more similar to other parts out there already (so I am absorbing the design cost basically...). Check out my thread from time-to-time as I will post updates on them once they get rolling.

BTW - Love the brakes & wheels man - gonna look KILLER!!!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by my4by2

If you'd care to hold out for a bit, I may know of a better option for you on the hood hinge issue!!! I am having a shop out in Tennessee custom fabricate me some billet hood hinges for my '77 (so they'd fit all 73-80's). They're using the stock hinge for reference & sure once they've made my set & have the CNC programming done the cost would more similar to other parts out there already (so I am absorbing the design cost basically...). Check out my thread from time-to-time as I will post updates on them once they get rolling.

Just out of curiosity, what is the design work going to cost you? If you don't mind? I am very interested in building some of these (I have cnc machines too). I bet the full hinge assembly is high$$ too. shoot me a pm if you don't want to post it here.




Alex,
I tried to do some layout work with your Z-10 logo the other day....not having any luck with the geometry. Any chance you can make a photoshop .dxf file? Just so you know I didn't forget about you. Just haven't figured out how to get the geometry right yet.