Project: Rufus Restoration

[shearjs]

Originally Posted by Redhouse

Your truck looks awesome. It really makes me want a gmc instead of my 68 chevy.

Thanks, I appreciate that. I like that the GMC doesn't seem quite as common as the Chevy fronts. Can't go wrong with either though.

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

I must say I don't usually like the quad headlight look but when it is all chromed with such a silky paint job it does look pretty cool. I love those guages also. Congrats on the new addition also.

Thanks bud. I appreciate that. She's a bundle of joy!

[Low Elco]

Awww.... Baby! Congrats!

[shearjs]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Congrats on the new addition to the family!!!! Future GMC fan

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Awww.... Baby! Congrats!

Thanks guys! I've been blown away by her already. Nothing compares to the feeling of seeing that baby girl for the first time.

[shearjs]

Took the grocery getter out last night with my little buddy. Gotta take advantage of any decent weather to be had these days.

[shearjs]

I picked up a slightly used truck a couple days ago to haul the new baby around in. Man this thing rides nice.

[Bennett68C10]

Nice GMC, I have a 13 and love it. Good luck with it

[shearjs]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice GMC, I have a 13 and love it. Good luck with it

Thanks man. This one is a 2012 that I found with 7800 miles. I love it so far. It's nice to have the extra room.

[Rusbuilt]

Dude that new ride is sweet!! I'm jealous! lol

[shearjs]

Out with the old, in with the new. This truck just became a lot more fun! Thank you, Rusbuilt, for all your help buddy!

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by shearjs

Out with the old, in with the new. This truck just became a lot more fun! Thank you, Rusbuilt, for all your help buddy!

Woohoo!! Glad to hear its working!

[Rusbuilt]

Glad I could help Jason! We learned a good lesson with this rear end; next time we will take it out from under the truck before we start! lol

[Rusbuilt]

Also I just have to say the pics Jason posts of this truck do not do it justice! This truck is so nice!!!

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Also I just have to say the pics Jason posts of this truck do not do it justice! This truck is so nice!!!

Ditto! This truck is AAAAAMAZING....The interior especially...Made me want to start over lol

[shearjs]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Woohoo!! Glad to hear its working!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Glad I could help Jason! We learned a good lesson with this rear end; next time we will take it out from under the truck before we start! lol

You got that right! I dunno why I ever thought crawling under a lowered truck would be a good idea. That shop with a lift would sure be nice to have!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Also I just have to say the pics Jason posts of this truck do not do it justice! This truck is so nice!!!

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Ditto! This truck is AAAAAMAZING....The interior especially...Made me want to start over lol

Thanks guys, I really do appreciate that. I gotta say the power is like night and day now. So much fun to drive. I'm glad I finally got a chance to hang out with the local guys and get the hands dirty. Look forward to getting together with you guys again soon.

[thelonerife]

Jason, Just looked through it all and that GMC is killer! And congrats on the baby girl too. Hope to meet you soon.

[cubber]

Can't wait to read through this. This is one NICE ride! Looks even better in person.

[mcbassin]

Congrats on the posi unit!

I want to do that upgrade myself. What gear ratio is it? Sorry, I can't remember, You have a 4L60E?

[shearjs]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Jason, Just looked through it all and that GMC is killer! And congrats on the baby girl too. Hope to meet you soon.

Thanks buddy. Recognize that license plate? I bought it from you a couple yrs ago on the board. Look forward to meeting you too.

Originally Posted by cubber

Can't wait to read through this. This is one NICE ride! Looks even better in person.

Thanks Matt. I appreciate that. It was good meeting you last wkend at Rus' place.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Congrats on the posi unit!

I want to do that upgrade myself. What gear ratio is it? Sorry, I can't remember, You have a 4L60E?

Thanks Mike! I have a 4L80E tranny. The truck had the original 3.08 and we switched over to a 4.10. This truck really came alive! As much fun as it was to drive before, it's crazy fun now! Definitely recommend the posi/gear swap.

[shearjs]

I just picked up a copy of HP Tuners. It's time to start having some fun with this old girl!

[shearjs]

Well, I guess the saying is true...these projects are never really complete. I've started gathering parts for the next round of upgrades. As quick as the truck feels after the gear swap, I'm on the quest for power. I have a set of LS2 heads that will be getting ported as well as swapping in a new cam. I've been told that a properly tuned 6.0 with these upgrades is capable of 400+rwhp. I can only hope this is true! More updates to come soon...

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by shearjs

Well, I guess the saying is true...these projects are never really complete. I've started gathering parts for the next round of upgrades. As quick as the truck feels after the gear swap, I'm on the quest for power. I have a set of LS2 heads that will be getting ported as well as swapping in a new cam. I've been told that a properly tuned 6.0 with these upgrades is capable of 400+rwhp. I can only hope this is true! More updates to come soon...

Oh yeah!

[Bennett68C10]

Wow she is going to be a beast and your right they are never really done

[sduckworth13]

Awesome, glad to see your able to drive your truck now while your planning upgrades.

[mcbassin]

I like the plans for more HP. 400 to wheels...wow

[shearjs]

Had a chance to get the truck out this weekend and give her a bath. I also picked up one of those fancy radiator covers with the dimple die holes in it. Of course it would have been too simple to just bolt in. After a little too much trimming, then some re-welding, it fits pretty well.