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JUN1269 · 06-13-2020, 07:25 PM

Single intercooler or dual....leaning towards two.

JUN1269 · 06-13-2020, 07:34 PM

Turbo feed and drain routed through the frame

dag19 · 06-13-2020, 07:38 PM

I'm with you...2!

What'd you paint your frame with? It's puurrrrty.

dag19 · 06-13-2020, 07:40 PM

Also...what A-arm kit did you go with?

JUN1269 · 06-13-2020, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dag19

I'm with you...2!

What'd you paint your frame with? It's puurrrrty.

Frame isn't painted yet...just sanded here and there.

JUN1269 · 06-13-2020, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dag19

Also...what A-arm kit did you go with?

X2 Industries

dag19 · 06-13-2020, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUN1269

Frame isn't painted yet...just sanded here and there.

Oh hell...it looked like a reflection in the picture!

My bad.

Nice on the X2, how were they to install?

cornerstone · 06-13-2020, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dag19

Oh hell...it looked like a reflection in the picture!

My bad.

That's pretty funny. I thought the same thing...

JUN1269 · 06-14-2020, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dag19

Oh hell...it looked like a reflection in the picture!

My bad.

Nice on the X2, how were they to install?

The X2 was pretty straightforward to install. Did require a little modification and welding to c notch the frame for the rack and pinion....but couldn't beat the cost when I purchased at the time.

JUN1269 · 06-17-2020, 10:37 PM

How low can you go? Hmmmm.

cornerstone · 06-17-2020, 11:57 PM

That's the money shot!

**1971Stepside** · 06-18-2020, 09:32 AM

Looking at this is why I know mine will never be done. Love what you are doing on this. And glad to see you didn't go with the obligatory can crush shot.

JUN1269 · 06-18-2020, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Looking at this is why I know mine will never be done. Love what you are doing on this. And glad to see you didn't go with the obligatory can crush shot.

Thank you...my problem is I don't have a definitive plan or direction. Honestly, this wasn't the look I was initially going for, I just detoured and ended here.

**1971Stepside** · 06-18-2020, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Honestly, this wasn't the look I was initially going for, I just detoured and ended here.

I had a plan for years and no time or money. I then began working on the truck and found I changed the plan completely. So, I guess that is what makes them fun. The build, the process, the figuring it out, and the driving....only to continue to change things as you go. I just know I don't want to do paint and body a second time

Looking back, had I had a big pocket of money I would have rushed through mine and probably not been as satisfied with the outcome.

JUN1269 · 06-24-2020, 09:31 PM

Got the air lines connected. Fully deflated vs inflated shots...ride height.

JUN1269 · 06-26-2020, 10:00 PM

Exhaust frame pass through...

**raggedjim** · 06-27-2020, 11:24 AM

Nice work so far Freddie. Do you like the Vulcan welder? I've been thinking of buying a better welder.

Rg

JUN1269 · 06-27-2020, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Nice work so far Freddie. Do you like the Vulcan welder? I've been thinking of buying a better welder.

Rg

Thanks Roger...For years I've toyed around with cheaper flux core welders, with no success of course. I was to the point where I started paying folks to weld simple tasks. Honestly, with this Vulcan, I feel I can tackle any project. I should've purchased a quilty welder long time ago.

I can't go into specifics as to which is better of the name brands vs the Vulcan. However, you cannot go wrong getting this one. In fact, after seeing my weld, friends went out and got the Vulcan.

JUN1269 · 06-27-2020, 02:39 PM

Is a sway bar needed if you're using a Watts link?

JUN1269 · 07-27-2020, 01:28 PM

Decided to go with 3.25 gears.

JUN1269 · 10-10-2020, 03:25 PM

Going with two air tanks. Just using what I have to accommodate that desire.

cornerstone · 10-11-2020, 09:11 PM

Modifications to the bracket for the compressors and tanks looks good. Where do you plan to mount them? I mounted my 3 gallon tank between my rear mounted gas tank and the bumper and don't really have confidence that 3 gallons will be enough so I may relocate it and add another tank at the same time. Keep up the good work, I'm enjoying watching it!

JUN1269 · 11-21-2020, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Modifications to the bracket for the compressors and tanks looks good. Where do you plan to mount them? I mounted my 3 gallon tank between my rear mounted gas tank and the bumper and don't really have confidence that 3 gallons will be enough so I may relocate it and add another tank at the same time. Keep up the good work, I'm enjoying watching it!

Sorry for the delayed response. I really don't have a plan. Just trying different things as I go, using things laying around the garage

JUN1269 · 11-22-2020, 08:26 PM

Steering gearbox removed. Switched to a rack & pinion setup. Thought that would a good spot for my remote oil filter

cornerstone · 11-22-2020, 10:26 PM

What a sweet build! Where do you plan on placing the mufflers, outside the frame rails?

* Edit * I see they are already aft the trans cross member.

06-13-2020, 07:25 PM	#51
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Single intercooler or dual....leaning towards two. Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

06-13-2020, 07:34 PM	#52
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Turbo feed and drain routed through the frame Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I Last edited by JUN1269; 06-13-2020 at 07:41 PM.

06-13-2020, 07:38 PM	#53
dag19 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin TX Posts: 135	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. I'm with you...2! What'd you paint your frame with? It's puurrrrty.

06-13-2020, 07:40 PM	#54
dag19 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin TX Posts: 135	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Also...what A-arm kit did you go with?

06-17-2020, 10:37 PM	#60
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. How low can you go? Hmmmm. Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

06-17-2020, 11:57 PM	#61
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. That's the money shot! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

06-18-2020, 09:32 AM	#62
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Looking at this is why I know mine will never be done. Love what you are doing on this. And glad to see you didn't go with the obligatory can crush shot. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-24-2020, 09:31 PM	#65
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Got the air lines connected. Fully deflated vs inflated shots...ride height. Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

06-26-2020, 10:00 PM	#66
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Exhaust frame pass through... Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

06-27-2020, 11:24 AM	#67
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,357	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Nice work so far Freddie. Do you like the Vulcan welder? I've been thinking of buying a better welder. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

06-27-2020, 02:39 PM	#69
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Is a sway bar needed if you're using a Watts link? Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I Last edited by JUN1269; 06-27-2020 at 04:36 PM.

07-27-2020, 01:28 PM	#70
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Decided to go with 3.25 gears. Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

10-10-2020, 03:25 PM	#71
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Going with two air tanks. Just using what I have to accommodate that desire. Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

10-11-2020, 09:11 PM	#72
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Modifications to the bracket for the compressors and tanks looks good. Where do you plan to mount them? I mounted my 3 gallon tank between my rear mounted gas tank and the bumper and don't really have confidence that 3 gallons will be enough so I may relocate it and add another tank at the same time. Keep up the good work, I'm enjoying watching it! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

11-22-2020, 08:26 PM	#74
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Steering gearbox removed. Switched to a rack & pinion setup. Thought that would a good spot for my remote oil filter Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I



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11-22-2020, 10:26 PM	#75
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. What a sweet build! Where do you plan on placing the mufflers, outside the frame rails? * Edit * I see they are already aft the trans cross member. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod. Last edited by cornerstone; 11-22-2020 at 11:09 PM.

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