Project Ol' Blue

[bulldog2513]

my converter along with all the other smog crap is going bye bye. of course i have a 24 year old truck, next year its an antique plus i live in a county where we dont have emissions control so im cherry on that part! if my check engine light stays on i will just take the bulb out.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

I don't think emissions is a problem here either its just one time i took it off and tried to start it and it wouldn't start until I put it back on, the check engine light has been on for over 7 years lol it doesn't bother me anymore haha

[dragonwrecker]

i like the idea of the small window conversion.run the exhaust thru the frame just box it and put a piece of pipe a little larger than the tubing you are going to use.as far as the check engine light goes just have the computer re flashed to delete it

[bulldog2513]

Got home from work and got the rear cross member fabricated with a pass through for the wiring harness and got it installed. the storms are coming on strong so i still have one weld to finish on it. I also got some 2 inch square tubing, 1/8 thick to put another cross member around the rear end area to stiffen the frame there. The 4x3 would not work because of clearance issues with the rear end. Next on the list is to get the rear end out, flip the brackets, cut the spring hangars down and get it back in so I can get the middle cross member fabricated and installed. Then the frame and suspension will be done for now. Still gotta get me some shorty shocks though.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Sounds good oh and if you do decide to do a wood bed I would do some wood interior pieces also, I like the idea of the wood bed and also of your back glass. Keep the ideas coming haha

[bulldog2513]

Originally Posted by 98GMCSierraGuy

Sounds good oh and if you do decide to do a wood bed I would do some wood interior pieces also, I like the idea of the wood bed and also of your back glass. Keep the ideas coming haha

which idea do you like best on the rear window? and i thought about a wood floor in the cab also hehehe seen it done on a few tractor trailers and it looks killer!

[98GMCSierraGuy]

You should do a mix of both windows, and It would depend if you want rust or rot haha you could do hard wood flooring That might not look bad I could do a rendering for your truck to on that program haha see how everything will work.

[bulldog2513]

Originally Posted by 98GMCSierraGuy

You should do a mix of both windows, and It would depend if you want rust or rot haha you could do hard wood flooring That might not look bad I could do a rendering for your truck to on that program haha see how everything will work.

that would be cool thanks! if the program has cobalt blue do it in that one with nascar style exhaust coming out before the tires.

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Yeah just let me know what your plans are for it so I know what to make it look like haha

[98GMCSierraGuy]

Finished your renderings sorry for bad image quality

[bulldog2513]

aw man thats ok. they look fine. i must say it does resemble what i have in my head of the finished project. now all i have to do is get finished with it lol

[98GMCSierraGuy]

It's not perfect but it does give a basic isea of what you are aiming for

[dragonwrecker]

Originally Posted by 98GMCSierraGuy

It's not perfect but it does give a basic isea of what you are aiming for

hey man im jealous where's mine lol

[98GMCSierraGuy]

I'd do one for you to if you want PM me what you are going to do

[75ChevyGuy]

I would be careful of that sharp edge. Maybe put some weatherstrip around it? I just don't want the wires to chafe or anything.

[bulldog2513]

[/QUOTE]I would be careful of that sharp edge. Maybe put some weatherstrip around it? I just don't want the wires to chafe or anything.[/QUOTE]

yeah i actually rounded the cut off with the grinder. you just cant see it that good in the pic. but i do think im going to change the wire loom in that area to some split gas or vacuum line. thanks for the tip.

[bulldog2513]

well so much for finishing my frame this weekend. went to help dragonwrecker with the smoker today and the damn thing fell on my foot and it weighs about 400-500 pounds. so now im in a temp cast and have to stay off of it...just my luck lol

[dragonwrecker]

Originally Posted by bulldog2513

well so much for finishing my frame this weekend. went to help dragonwrecker with the smoker today and the damn thing fell on my foot and it weighs about 400-500 pounds. so now im in a temp cast and have to stay off of it...just my luck lol

Damn bro I thought you were a better welder than that.sorry bout the toes thoguess I need to come help with blue hey?
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[bulldog2513]

Originally Posted by dragonwrecker

Damn bro I thought you were a better welder than that.sorry bout the toes thoguess I need to come help with blue hey

dont start about the welding we both know what happened there lol next time we gonna burn directly to the tank instead of the legs like i thought about doing to start with

[bulldog2513]

No progress to report. Im still nursing my injured foot with broke toe. Broke a corner of my big toe bone off at the joint so Im out of work for at least a month. Kinda puts a damper on things. BUT..... I want to extend a BIG heartfelt THANK YOU to my brother Dragonwrecker. He brought me over two BRAND NEW complete tail light assemblies for Blue. Her azz will look good now when shes done

[dragonwrecker]

Originally Posted by bulldog2513

No progress to report. Im still nursing my injured foot with broke toe. Broke a corner of my big toe bone off at the joint so Im out of work for at least a month. Kinda puts a damper on things. BUT..... I want to extend a BIG heartfelt THANK YOU to my brother Dragonwrecker. He brought me over two BRAND NEW complete tail light assemblies for Blue. Her azz will look good now when shes done

not a problem couldnt think of a better place for them.still feel bad about the toe.next time lets just say we did and not actually get hurt now lets get that axle flipped

[98GMCSierraGuy]

I'm jealous I wish mine where that nice

[bulldog2513]

a trip to the parts store will make em look just like mine lol

[dragonwrecker]

Originally Posted by bulldog2513

a trip to the parts store will make em look just like mine lol

although true that was just wrong

[bulldog2513]

Originally Posted by dragonwrecker

although true that was just wrong

lol yeah i really WASNT trying to be a smartass lol