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Old 02-08-2008, 02:35 PM   #26
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Old 02-08-2008, 03:29 PM   #27
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Old 02-08-2008, 08:39 PM   #28
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Old 02-09-2008, 01:16 AM   #29
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Definitely a project to watch
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Old 06-07-2008, 12:35 AM   #30
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I have not posted on this thread in a while but we have made quite a bit of progress on the truck. Since I last posted, the truck was stripped down to the frame, the frame and lots of other components were powder coated, the 6.0L/4L65E were removed from the 03 SS and cleaned up, the trans was rebuilt, NP205 was rebuilt and lots of parts ordered. We are getting the body components ready for body work and paint. The motor is being test fit into the chassis and fuel lines are being installed. I will post a few pics of the progress.
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Old 06-07-2008, 12:45 AM   #31
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Can't wait...
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Old 06-07-2008, 01:39 AM   #32
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Definitely going to be a sweet build. I'm subscribing to this one.
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Old 06-07-2008, 12:46 PM   #33
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Definitely going to be a cool ride when you get it done.
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Old 06-07-2008, 01:16 PM   #34
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Old 06-07-2008, 01:19 PM   #35
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what are you going to do with the NGV-149?
as someone who's owned a truck with one....IMHO that's the best AWD transfer case available and will outperform a 4x4 in all but the roughest of off road conditons (rocks crawling, etc).
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Old 06-08-2008, 04:42 PM   #36
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Here are a number of pics of the build process. I will continually update the progress of this build.

68GMCCustom: I am not sure what I am going to do with the NV-149. I would like to eventually build a 2WD 67-72 truck or maybe a Suburban. I think one of those vehicles, powered by some sort of Gen III or Gen IV motor (LS3) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) would be really cool. I could save the all wheel drive system and use it for that project. I have so much left to do on this project though that I hate to start on another.
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Old 06-08-2008, 04:50 PM   #37
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What will you do with the 350?
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:14 PM   #38
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:19 PM   #39
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The 350/T350 will be up for sale on Craigslist to make some room in the garage...
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:26 PM   #40
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Here are a few more build pics. The previous were of the 6.0L being removed from the 2003 Silverado SS. These next are of the powdercoated frame being reassembled. After looking at a lot of different styles of powdercoat, I really liked the black textured look.
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Old 06-09-2008, 12:01 PM   #41
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I will post more pics of the build as I take them. I am going to try and carefully document the entire assembly phase for a number of reasons. Namely, so I can remember what I did and also to help others if they attempt a similar build in the future.

Next up is installing the drivetrain for the final time (hopefully), installing the fuel tank for the final time (again hopefully), routing the fuel lines which I will visually document, routing the brake lines, bending and installing the transmission lines and some other misc. The cab, bed and other body panels are going to be blasted, sanded, prepped and painted. I am looking forward to sitting the cab on the frame and getting the whole vehicle wired!

I see that a lot of you have subscribed to this thread. I appreciate that!!! I know that I have gotten a lot of good ideas and have learned a lot from reading a lot of other build threads on this site. I only hope that I can contribute as well. If anyone wants to see any other pics, I would be happy to take and post them. Thanks for the interest!
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Old 07-01-2008, 12:40 AM   #42
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The factory crossmember was a problem with the S&P plates, as well as a number of other options. We went with plan B and it was very successful and, in the process, opened up a lot of room around the motor. Now the headers fit with no issues, the supercharger supply lines are free and clear and the motor sits in a much better position.

Here are a few pics of the new crossmember. It is from CPP and is the LS1 swap package that we adapted for the 72.
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Old 07-01-2008, 12:41 AM   #43
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Old 07-05-2008, 06:53 PM   #44
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Old 07-05-2008, 06:57 PM   #45
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Nice Progress on it. This is definitely going to be an interesting build to watch.
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Old 07-05-2008, 08:44 PM   #46
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When did CPP start selling that crossmember? I can't find it on their website.
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Old 07-06-2008, 10:45 AM   #47
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Nice build! Can't wait to see more!
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Old 11-07-2008, 11:04 AM   #48
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It has been a while since I last posted to this thread. We have been working on the project, alhtough not nearly as much as I would like! We are gearing up to be pretty busy with it over the past few months. Here are a few pics of the progress. The drivetrain is in, hopefully for the last time. We are getting ready for the fuel system. We test fit the cab on the chassis to check firewall clearance etc... I am starting with the body work now, welding holes, patching, etc... The Thorley headers are on and I love them. Thanks go to Jamie and Nick at Thorley for his help. Here are a few pics. I have more to come in the next few days.
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Old 11-07-2008, 11:06 AM   #49
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