Phase II

[jameskirk1]

Well, I'm fast enough now that I need to cage my truck. I've been debating and debating; priced the cage and researched everything and I just can't bring myself to put bars through the back glass...

SO...

I'm gonna do a S10 Blazer/Jimmy instead :21:


Plans are cert to 8.50 - minimal interior; manual everything; mini-tub for 325 radial; fuel cell; still keeping it real streetable...will see where it ends up...All the parts from the current truck will swap over...I got the wife over the idea (big hurdle) and I just got through looking at a SUPER straight 1988 GMC Jimmy that is clean as hell, runs and drives; interior is better than what I've got now...will probably go back tomorrow and pick her up...Wish me luck!!!:rock:

[Bacon]

Good luck and congrats on needin the cage, i was happy tha other day when they told me i had to put a helmet on lol.

[421s10]

Good luck and congrats and needin the cage, i was happy tha other day when they told me i had to put a helmet on lol.

lol

[sgblazer2]

Well, I'm fast enough now that I need to cage my truck. I've been debating and debating; priced the cage and researched everything and I just can't bring myself to put bars through the back glass...

SO...

I'm gonna do a S10 Blazer/Jimmy instead :21:


Plans are cert to 8.50 - minimal interior; manual everything; mini-tub for 325 radial; fuel cell; still keeping it real streetable...will see where it ends up...All the parts from the current truck will swap over...I got the wife over the idea (big hurdle) and I just got through looking at a SUPER straight 1988 GMC Jimmy that is clean as hell, runs and drives; interior is better than what I've got now...will probably go back tomorrow and pick her up...Wish me luck!!!:rock:


Good luck man!

[jameskirk1]

I picked her up last night :D

I'll get some pics up this weekend

[Randy 406]

Cool!!

[Proshot]

nice keep us posted

[jameskirk1]

I told you it was clean :21:

The good: Supposedly an old man had it from new...it's got the 4.3L v6, 700r4 the body is EXTREMELY straight...It's the loaded model, tilt, cruise, pw,pl, AIR CONDITIONING...and it all still works!!! Underhood is 100% original, no tears in the seats or splits in the dash...It has nearly new matched rubber with the original steel wheels, trim rings, and center caps all intact (almost unheard of)

The bad: It needs window channel on both doors, the AC works but vents don't select (found vacuum leak this morning) drivers side door bushings/pins/latch - and, well, those running boards...other than that this thing is awesome!

Hell, I might restore it instead of gutting/cage/drag race LOL

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01140.jpg

[sgblazer2]

looks like a great start for anything you plan to do to it. :cool4:

[Bacon]

looks like a great start for anything you plan to do to it. :cool4:

x2

[lxtasy]

Don't put a v8 in that. Because than you will be another reason why I shouldn't sell my 90 blazer and should just v8 her.

Does look pretty good for its age. Mine had the running boards on it and within 30 minutes of it being parked, I had them babies off.

[jameskirk1]

Fixed the vacuum leak and all the vent controls work now!!! :smile5:

Today I got the drivers side door totally disassembled and ordered new pins/busings; door latch, window channel and all the goodies to make this thing 100% cherry again :bling:

[dand355]

:21:

[Diabolical]

Damn.. its clean!!
You going to back half it?
If so pm me.. I have a frame..

[jameskirk1]

I think right now Diabolocal I'm gonna keep it stock suspension with leafs.

Talked with the chassis guy yesterday during "work" - he can't get to it until November which is no biggie since money is tighter for me right now.

While I'm on that subject, do you guys think chromoly is worth the extra $500.00 over mild steel?

I got all my parts in yesterday to rebuild the doors/windows...I'll take a few pics just for the hell of it and post them up. :)

[Diabolical]

Absolutely not..
Unless you are racing very competitively it is not worth the cost..
Mild steel is fine and very strong..
The weight savings is not that much..

Bring on the pics :)

[jameskirk1]

Kevin (my brother) came over early Saturday and we began the carnage...Pulled both doors down and redid all the weatherstrip and new latchs, interior and exterior handles ect. ect.

Everything was going smoothly until we busted a door glass...LOL We already had it installed in the new tracks and was JUST tightening down the FINAL clamp bolt that hold the window onto the regulator arm...Oh well, a trip to pull a part and all was good :hat:

Cleaning up a LOT of odds and ends - I used to drive alot of junky stuff growong up and I really enjoy fixing all the little stuff that I can find...This thing is really roadworthy now!!!

Kevins car: Turbo 240SX that runs mid 13's

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=1207


Fingering out the doors:

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=1204


Don't hate me because I'm beautiful:
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=1205

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=1208

[jameskirk1]

Man I need to resize those pics...sorry lol

[lsx10]

I told you it was clean :21:

Hell, I might restore it instead of gutting/cage/drag race LOL




4 words for you.



CUT YOUR RIDE SISSY!!!:rock:




clean start!

[Diabolical]

Man.. Its a nice ride..
But, yeah.. CUT HER UP!!
She is screaming full tub!! ;)

[jameskirk1]

Allright, been a while since I updated this thread...

I pulled the running boards off, and have been driving the snot out of this Jimmy (and man it runs great); but all the while dreaming of what I'm gonna get to do to it in the back of my head :D

I've always worked out of a two car garage in the past - but pulling two vehicles down at once in the amount of room I have is going to be a challenge and I can't find a shop that I can rent for what I'm willing to pay.

SO...

I'm going to send the whitey off to mom and dad's place and put her in the barn over the winter...pull the Jimmy down and do all that I care to in "my side" of the garage, and then bring the white truck home and swap everything over...

This thread is fixing to get some activity :)

[jameskirk1]

You guys ever done THIS in a two car garage??? :yikes:

Glad I didn't take the roof rack off now :laughoutloud:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01485.jpg

[Diabolical]

hahaha. .you are about as busy as me.. lol
Man.. I can see you running wide open.. tools all over.. hehe.
I know exactly what you are going through..

[spib]

looks good:rock::rock::rock::rock:

[421s10]

looks like fun

[onehookinsuv]

Keep it stock suspension you don't need big tires to go fast.

[434 smallblock]

Keep it stock suspension you don't need big tires to go fast.

X2 :rock::rock:

[jameskirk1]

Holy crap I thought pulling two motors in a couple of days was hard...I just swapped the entire front suspension from one truck to the other including control arms and springs...man I am BEAT ---

Gonna swap the rear ends/suspension tomorrow!

[Kurt]

Keep it stock suspension you don't need big tires to go fast.

werd.

[jameskirk1]

This is looking SICK. I may keep all the trim and stuff afterall...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01509.jpg

[Joker]

sweet

[spib]

hell ya:rock::rock::rock::rock:

[jameskirk1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz-9HTI7DAI

[Diabolical]

Hell Yeah!!!
Bad ass bro.. keep chugging away!!

[jameskirk1]

I sold whitey today as a roller...she left on another racer's trailer...I had that truck for 8 years...

:disappointed:

[Diabolical]

So..Whats next? The Blazer?

[Mad Max]

Yeah, I know the feeling. Attachment sucks. Yeah, the truck means more.
My crappy dime is just another truck...
OK, enough of that.

[jameskirk1]

So..Whats next? The Blazer?

turbo jimmy :rock:

[az03sonoma]

Nice Vid man! :rock::rock:


Tony

[jameskirk1]

All right guys, I've been lazy on updating this thing - this is going slower than I had planned due to the holidays/work/wife/horse/dog/cats/family ect. ect. ect. you know the drill :)

So I got the rear in and this thing is freaking LOW - the springs are 4" lowering springs for a truck so I'm thinking this is around 5" on the Jimmy. It looks sick as hell but I'm going to have to notch the frame to get any travel at all:thinking:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01699.jpg

I think I'm going with these notches and just weld them in instead of roasting 15 chinese drill bits:

http://www.suicidedoors.com/notches/blazer-bolt-c-notch

This is going to be a turbo build, and I *hopefully* have the blower setup sold to a good friend. I have been looking for a cheap low-rise single plane intake, and picked up this CHERRY Edelbrock Torker II off of craigslist for FORTY DOLLARS. The demon looks good on it too :rock:


I think I'm gonna order the notches and install those, and while I'm at it pull the gas tank for dual Walbros

[az03sonoma]

Looks cool! It's gonna look badd ass when your done :rock::rock:


Tony

[Diabolical]

Bad ass bro!!

[01XtremeLT1]

lookin good!

[lsx10]

i like the wheels, looking forward to the new build

[jameskirk1]

i like the wheels, looking forward to the new build

Yeah, I'm really torn on those wheels. I think they look bad ass, but drag radials in a 18" size are SO expensive, plus they ride like a lumber wagon.

I've been thinking about some Champion Beadlocks "Speed Series" as nobody around here has them...

http://www.cwibeadlock.com/DragWheels.htm

[jameskirk1]

Just ordered the frame notches...:hat:

[fireman32]

I need to make a visit since I'm only a few hours away. I could get alot of good ideas from this build. Looks great.:rock:

[Diabolical]

James, Those rims look killer!

[jameskirk1]

Finally got the notches in - had to wait an extra week because the people at suicidedoors.com forgot to send the templates to cut the frame :thinking:

Anyway, here are a few pics:

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=2506

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=2507

Had to torch a little more :21:

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=2505

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=97&pictureid=2504

[jameskirk1]

It's hard to tell by the pics but the Blazer/Jimmy frame kicks out right where you have to cut for the notch - not as simple as it seems, but it went pretty easy with the templates they provided.

If anybody cares to know that is a 275/60 radial on a 8" rim with 4.5" BS on a stock width rear end.

I've got the fuel tank pulled out right now, and the next project is getting the fuel system sorted out - should have pics of that within a few weeks :)

[mytmouz]

Nice!

[Diabolical]

:rock:
Killer work bro..
That Blazer is rocking!! :21:

[jameskirk1]

Work has been brutal these last few weeks with the recent ice storms in Oklahoma...so I haven't had a chance to work on the Jimmy much...

I did get my twin 255 walbro's in the mail, but I haven't had a chance to work on them just yet. I'm planning to retain the stock fuel tank/filler for ease of use since this thing will be on the street alot.

As I get to it I'll post pics...DONT DISPAIR!!! :)

[sevenseven]

Great job keep us posted!

[Diabolical]

We know you will post pics soon.. (shudder.. twitch!)

[85ss]

Nice build.

[RatDime]

Im installin a 4 pt with funny car cage halo in mine, and Im not going to put the bars out the back..

[jameskirk1]

Rat I thought about that too, but my local track is NHRA and they wouldn't pass it through tech even though I felt there was some gray area between the NHRA and SFI specs. Plus, I'm not planning on going that fast just yet. :)

[sgblazer2]

Please...quit....showing....those....pictures....


causing...me....to....rethink....my.....build.....

MUST....RESIST!!!

LOOKS SICK!!!!


:)





jameskirk1, you where alredy cutting the frame in that blazer, why not cut the rest out...just a thought....:devilish:.....just messing with you, blazer is looking good!

[spib]

looks good!!!!!!!

[jameskirk1]

You guys probably think I'm dead :yikes:

NOT SO!!!

I have recently sold my blower, my 700R4/converter, my carburetor, my ignition box and a whole slew of other parts!!! Now I'm cash heavy and spending like mad on:

CARB HATS :rock:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/S10027.jpg

BILLET DISTRIBUTORS :bling:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/S10026.jpg

HUMONGUS FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS :cool4:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/S10025.jpg

A WHOLE MOUNTAIN OF 4" MANDREL EXHAUST :glasses2:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/S10024.jpg

AND A HOGGED OUT VICTOR JR!!! :21:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/S10023.jpg

[jameskirk1]

As you can see in the pictures, that damned TORKER intake I wanted to run doesn't even cover a 1206 intake gasket hence the mungy Vic Jr. lol

Hopefully I'll have some pics of a TURBO later in the week...then sometime I'll try to finish this fuel tank setup that I've been slacking on so hard...WITH PICS THAT YOU WILL LAUGH AT!!!

[sevenseven]

Is the compression good to go on the old short block? Looking great by the way! Is that MSD dizzy a 8360?

[jameskirk1]

Yeah, shortblock is around 8.5:1 or so - I've had 8-9lbs of boost through it already before - we'll see how good it holds up set on kill lol

dizzy is like a 8555 if I remember right...the standard sbc one...

I am planning on snagging a new 6530 box to replace my old BTM, looks like they kick ass

[Diabolical]

Bad ass bro..
Yeah..I was wondering where you were..
Glad all is good!

Mike

[jameskirk1]

Yeah, I need some new shoes I've been dragging my feet so much lol

[The Exterminator]

you should call me ! You know since you are right around the corner from me.


I need to look at a rolling S10 for a change ! rflmao if so.............405-229-6049

[jameskirk1]

Next time I'm in the garage I'll holler at you -

[The Exterminator]

Sweet !!!

[jameskirk1]

Hmmmm...well our house is now under contract to sell - I have to bundle up all my parts and throw them in the back of the Jimmy and get her "tow worthy" or at least able to push on a trailer :)

I guess this project will have a detour for a month or so................................................ ......But man I'm glad to move!!!

[The Exterminator]

Hmmmm...well our house is now under contract to sell - I have to bundle up all my parts and throw them in the back of the Jimmy and get her "tow worthy" or at least able to push on a trailer :)

I guess this project will have a detour for a month or so................................................ ......But man I'm glad to move!!!



I am gonna guess away from the high rent district ? lol

[jameskirk1]

We've been living on "silk stocking row" now we are moving to "silk stocking estates" :D

[S-10mike]

Nice build and work; but it would have been hard for me to get rid of the truck

[jameskirk1]

It was!!! Trust me!!!

[jameskirk1]

50lbs of whoop ass...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01723.jpg

[sevenseven]

Blowthrus dont work!:deadhorse2:

[01XtremeLT1]

that's not going to make you run the Boston marathon any faster. you need a truck and engine to mount the turbo to. mounting it to your shoes will do nothing but weigh you down. :)

[sgblazer2]

:stunned::10:

[jameskirk1]

that's not going to make you run the Boston marathon any faster. you need a truck and engine to mount the turbo to. mounting it to your shoes will do nothing but weigh you down. :)

LOL - Hell, I can't go any slower on this build, I need all the help I can get!!! :hat:

[jameskirk1]

Well, like I said before we are moving houses - so I had to put her back together so I can at least get her moved out of the way. It's amazing how many parts you can haul in these little trucks - looks like half of a Jegs catalog in the back. :)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/Photo0812.jpg

[Diabolical]

Damn.. I used to use a Vermeer to trench underground fiber when I was an Apprentice..
You'll get back at her soon enough!

[jameskirk1]

Well, we got moved into our new house over the weekend. Slowly getting back to "normal"...

I know one thing, It's hard as hell walking by your project every day at work!!! Give it a week or so and she'll be in her new garage and gettin some LOVE!!! :rock:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/Photo-0138.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/Photo-0139.jpg

[s10junkie]

nice !!! what size tire is under the rear ??

[jameskirk1]

275's

[spib]

that blazer looks way cool, and will be so bad ass!!!!!!

[Diabolical]

Very cool James!
Cant wait to see you get back on it!

[sevenseven]

What size hairdryer you puttin on it?? Love the 275s are they mickeys?

[jameskirk1]

turbo is a borg warner s400 with a 75mm wheel...Yeah they are MT radials hopefully they will get a workout sometime this year LMAO :D

[jameskirk1]

Uneventful update:

Allright, we got moved into the new house with 5 acres. The Jimmy is settled in the new garage (which I may post some pics of relatively soon.)

My wife has a horse that is contained on land that we have been leasing forever. I am going "all-in" right now to get our new place fenced off and building a loafing shed so we can get this hay-chompin' glue stick over here with us.

The Jimmy remains on the back burner for now.

HOWEVER -

The wife is very appreciative of me sacrificing my fun to make her happy, and work has been VERY lucrative for me lately :) As soon as this fencing/other construction is done, my wife and I agree that the purse-strings will be released to my sole control on the Jimmy build :D

I bet it will be probably be August/September before I get back with it, but at least it's something to shoot for!!!

[85ss]

Cool James...
Gotta keep the miss's happy, never know when you might "need something"... :21:

[East End Riders]

Looking good!

[xten]

That's a great lookin Blazer, James. Property sounds like heaven. Nice to know your wife appreciates what you've been doin and the sacrifices you've made. I'm goin the same route. I couldn't bring myself to cut holes in mine either. It's a street truck, too. So I bought a 2000 Blazer. I was going to take everything out of my truck, too, but now I'm going to leave it alone and start from scratch on the Blazer. Unless I go cheap, I figure the Blazer should be done around 2045! lol

[spib]

if the wifes happy , your happy:rock:

[jameskirk1]

MUST....HAVE....

http://www.cwibeadlock.com/C5%20nbl.htm

[sgblazer2]

MUST....HAVE....

http://www.cwibeadlock.com/C5%20nbl.htm

i like the 2-tone ones!

[jameskirk1]

UPDATE!!!!!!!

Well, I told you boys it would be Sept/Oct before I got back on it; and low and behold, I'm a man of my word!!! :hat:

Fence contractor is locked and loaded so now it's time for me to play!!!! Main goals right now are getting the interior firewall/carpet out so I can get the cage installed :drummer:

FULL STEAM AHEAD!!! DAMN THE TORPEDOS!!!

#1...Traded 75mm turbo for 80mm with a tighter hotside - should help street spooling while supporting more HORSPRESSURE.

#2 Jimmy moved into new garage:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01958.jpg

#3 Under hood progress!!! (YES ACTUAL PROGRESS!!!)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01959.jpg

#4 UNDERDASH PROGRESS (puke)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01962.jpg


#5 New laptop programmable ignition controller!!! (straight up STOLE this NIB!!!)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01957.jpg

#6 Turbo Headers - I'm sure they will have to be modified but I straight up STOLE these too!!! People have been 8's with these!!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01963.jpg

[East End Riders]

Nice!!!

[Diabolical]

Damn bro. where you picking from? ;)
Nice to see you back on track!
Jimmy is going to be killer!!

[xten]

Hit the ground runnin, huh James? Great start! Nice stuff, too. Man, you aint playin!

[BUTCHERBOY]

This is gonna Be nice! Awsome Build!

Justin

[sgblazer2]

glad to see your back at it! cant wait to see more! :)

[V8SuperBeetle]

Cool! Keep going.

[jameskirk1]

Any ideas on seats? I was thinking that the middle of the road PROCAR stuff looks pretty good and will fit the budget - anybody using them???

http://www.procarbyscat.com/Products_Rave.asp

[Diabolical]

Never used them but, They look comfy. :)

[jameskirk1]

Removed every part of the dash/climate control. Pulled the fuse block but will need to get under the carpet to remove completely without cutting harness. Got all the seats out, but FUBAR'd my T50 torx on the seat belt bolts :evil2:

Here's a pic anyway :21:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01966.jpg

[Diabolical]

Uh oh!! Getting serious!! :)

[East End Riders]

Lookin good!!!

[jameskirk1]

Well PISS!!!

Got ahold of Mickey today http://mickeyschassisworks.com/ and he is already backed up until FEBRUARY!!!!

DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN

Oh well...I'm going to continue full steam ahead...looking for an already built TH400 with brake or a core to get built...

Get ready, cause I'm going on another buying spree REAL SOON. :D

[jameskirk1]

Just picked up a FRESH TH400/Brake (three passes) from a local guy - the builder's same level of trans build goes mid 8's all season long in everbody elses stuff...Got a KILLER DEAL ON IT WOOHOO!!! :D :D :D :D

[Wybrow]

Just looked through your whole build man, truck looks great!

[sgblazer2]

Uh oh!! Getting serious!! :)

X2!

[jameskirk1]

Just looked through your whole build man, truck looks great!

Thank you sir - will post some more pics tonight :)

[jameskirk1]

Aforementioned TH400:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01970.jpg

Pulled the carpet, seats, ect. ect. down to the bare floor...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01967.jpg

Spent the better part of the day Saturday modifying the fuse panel and wiring for just the headlights/signals/ignition circuits. I'M KEEPING THE POWER WINDOWS DAMNIT :D!!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01969.jpg

Here's the headers I got for next to nothing - kind of a half-assed mock-up shot LOL

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01971.jpg

[wade w]

Man I love that thing. Best color inside and out.

[Wybrow]

So sick, are you doing a wire tuck on this thing? Or, whats the plan with the fuse block modifications? (I may have missed something)

[jameskirk1]

Basically just removed all pins/wires from the fuse block that I'm not going to use (which is quite a few)...My first truck was just kindof a "snip here an a snip there" and "tape it up out of the way" I never had the dash all the way out of that truck.

This time I intend to get it as clean and un-cluttered as possible, but still keep it streetable. If it's not going to be used, I'm takin it out!!!

[sgblazer2]

deeper, and deeper.....

save yourself some trouble and tub it now, while you have the carpet out....:stirpot:

seriously though, i cant wait to see the final product!!

[jameskirk1]

deeper, and deeper.....

save yourself some trouble and tub it now, while you have the carpet out....:stirpot:

seriously though, i cant wait to see the final product!!

HAHA!!! I can't wait to see the final product either :10:

Just ordered a whole mess of crap from Jegs...it was enough the wife bitched, but not enough that she run off, so I figure it was close to the right amount :D :D :D

[85ss]

HAHA!!! I can't wait to see the final product either :10:

Just ordered a whole mess of crap from Jegs...it was enough the wife bitched, but not enough that she run off, so I figure it was close to the right amount :D :D :D

Good choice!!!

[Wybrow]

HAHA!!! I can't wait to see the final product either :10:

Just ordered a whole mess of crap from Jegs...it was enough the wife bitched, but not enough that she run off, so I figure it was close to the right amount :D :D :D


Well played! :rock:

[Chevy_Crazy93]

[QUOTE=jameskirk1;33482]Removed every part of the dash/climate control. Pulled the fuse block but will need to get under the carpet to remove completely without cutting harness. Got all the seats out, but FUBAR'd my T50 torx on the seat belt bolts :evil2: I know what you mean on the seat belt bolts. I wound up having to cut mine out on a '78 Malibu I used to race. Very nice build & Congrats on your new place!

[jameskirk1]

Thanks man!

[slow89s10]

u can also take a small torch to them to they have lock tite on them

[sgblazer2]

HAHA!!! I can't wait to see the final product either :10:

Just ordered a whole mess of crap from Jegs...it was enough the wife bitched, but not enough that she run off, so I figure it was close to the right amount :D :D :D

i got some stuff i need, you could add it in to see if the price is right.....;) j/k

[jameskirk1]

Goodies came in last weekend - got this MASSSIVE 4/4 FULL RACE CAM INSTALLED :D

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01982.jpg

Got a Jegs XHD Torque Converter and their middle of the road Flexplate and all ARP bolts to install...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01979.jpg

Racepump and regulator...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01985.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01983.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC01984.jpg

[jameskirk1]

Got my welder back from my brother and will start working on shaving the firewall this week...Then I'll stab the motor/trans and see how the mounts/crossmember are going to look!!!

[BUTCHERBOY]

Great progess. Them new parts wanna make get to work!

Good luck man. Gonna be nice!

Justin

[Diabolical]

Awesome bro!

[jameskirk1]

Well, didn't get the welder as fast as I wanted, was sick over one weekend and had an out of state wedding and redid the backspalsh in the kitchen in the last two weekends...

NOW IT'S MY TURN AGAIN -

Took a piece of equipment over to Cummins for some warranty work - look what I picked up FOR FREE - 5" downpipe with Vbands already installed :rock:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02027.jpg

FINALLY got my radiator in too...UPS lost it for like THREE WEEKS

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02026.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02028.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02029.jpg

[jameskirk1]

Hopefully if I can keep everyone else at bay I can get the firewall shaved today - wish me luck lol

[jameskirk1]

Guys I went back through and fixed some pictures that had been moved in photobucket - should be back to good now clear to the start of the build - JRK

[Diabolical]

Thanks ;)

[Blown]

what brand radiator? Part #?

[jameskirk1]

what brand radiator? Part #?

http://www.wwwsuperiorradiator.com/

No real part number - you will have to call them for prices :)

[jameskirk1]

Got the firewall done/painted and beat in the lip at the base of firewall...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02035.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02036.jpg

[jameskirk1]

Waiting on fuel system parts, master cylinder and stuff, motor mounts ect. ect. Hope to get alot done during turkey week :D

[Diabolical]

Looks great James!
I have been waiting to see this come back together!!
Get her done :rock:

[jameskirk1]

I have this week off for Thanksgiving, so there should be a *few* updates here and there...

Rattle bombed the core support and inner fenders (street truck :roll: )

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02039.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02038.jpg

[jameskirk1]

Really debated on getting/installing a fuel cell - but the more I thought about it I really wanted to try and use the stock setup.

1. Its already mounted sturdily.
2. It has a fill neck external to the vehicle.
3. It's mounted dead centerline in the truck already.
4. It's mounted rear of the axle already, helps with traction.
5. Fuel level sender is already there using stock wiring.

The Racepump is *supposed* to pull fuel from a pickup tube without any problems. At this point the only problem I was worried about was fuel sloshing and the pickup point to make sure I keep in fuel when launching wheels up (maybe?) LOL

Low and behold there is a "bucket" inside the stock fuel tank with a "labrynth" or maze that keeps the fuel level the same around the pickup under hard cornering or acceleration. So that made my mind up.

I bought a -10 pickup tube from Jazz:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02041.jpg

Drilled the correct size hole after cleaning and etch priming some rust:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02040.jpg

Installed:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02042.jpg

Had to trim the hose length to get it where I wanted it inside the "bucket" - kinda hard to see but you get the point. There is a indentation inside the bucket that will keep the pickup hose from wandering, and it is tight to the bulkhead fitting, so the hose should never move from that point.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02044.jpg

[Diabolical]

Nice job!!

[jameskirk1]

Spent better part of last weekend getting the motor set in and tacked up...Would like to get trans crossmember fabbed over this coming weekend and get everything set in and welded for reals :thumbup:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02047.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02048.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02095.jpg

[85ss]

Looking good...
I see one thing you may wanna check out...
Your drivers side header seems to be pointing the wrong way! :yikes: :laughoutloud: :thumbup:

[Mad Max]

I just read through this thread from the beginning, it only took a week :laughoutloud:. Great looking build, that hairdryer should make the front tires 'blow' off the asphalt...:laugh4:

[jameskirk1]

LOL I hope so!!!

[BUTCHERBOY]

Looking good bro. Won't be long!

Justin

[Diabolical]

Looking good bro!

[sevenseven]

I am very interested in that steering shaft!!

[jameskirk1]

I actually think it will fit!!! Need to schooch engine forward a bit to find out for sure - even if it doesn't I KNOW FOR SURE an extra u-joint and a rod end will get it done with no header mods :D

Should know more after this weekend...

[s10junkie]

nice !!! loven it

[jameskirk1]

Got the transmission crossmember fabbed up/installed. After seeing it in the pics, do you think I need to gussett the angle iron underneath the tranny mount???

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02097.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02098.jpg


Also test installed the adapter plate my brother made for the firewall/manual master cylinder

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02099.jpg

What are you guys using for brake lines and/or adapters to utilize the stock brake lines? Looks like the rear line is a bigger size than the front?

[jameskirk1]

The master cylinder I have has the same size lines front to rear - is this the right master to use???

[406shark]

Got the transmission crossmember fabbed up/installed. After seeing it in the pics, do you think I need to gussett the angle iron underneath the tranny mount???

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02097.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02098.jpg


I think I would go ahead and add a couple of gusset's. It sure couldn't hurt.


Jeff

[red express]

I had to cut the old brake line fittings off, slip on the correcet size and double flare the ends,worked perfect.

[jameskirk1]

Thanks for the info guys!!!

The trans crossmember I made out of some scrap I had laying around - it's only 14 ga. tubing. I honestly think it would be fine, but after researching I think I'm going to re-do it with at least .125" wall and gussett the piss out of it - the consequenses of it giving up would really, REALLY suck!!!

I found an adapter fitting from Speedway that will solve my brake line size problems, and I have a BUTT-LOAD of other parts that should be in today/tomorrow where I can actually start fabbing up the exhaust and hang the turbo!!!

Pics will surely follow :D

[BUTCHERBOY]

Thats nice James. I'm needing to change my crossmember. Hits the exhaust.

Looking good dude! Like your brake setup.

Justin

[jameskirk1]

Thanks!!!

Got a bunch of parts in through this week - took off work a little early today and got 2.5" V-bands installed on the headers this afternoon - one flange turned out a little longer than the other - was a PITA to get the collectors cut just right :x

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02107.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02108.jpg

[Diabolical]

Looking good bro!
X2 on the gussets!

[outlaw84]

Man moving along ! Looks Good !!!! I have my truck iin wait status because I cannot find anybody to weld in my roll cage

[jameskirk1]

A few mock up shots playing with ideas...couldn't fit it parallel with the chassis with these headers...

IT FITS!!! :D

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101224-00018.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101224-00020.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101224-00021.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101224-00019.jpg

[jameskirk1]

There's really a decent amount of room with this placement!

I will need to get an alternator bracket that puts the alternator on the drivers side from here:

http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/Small_Block_Long_Pump.htm

Before I start getting too excited I need to order wastegate and merge piping to be TRIPLE SURE everything will fit in there like this....

Got a donut too!!! Homer would be proud of this one :D

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101215-00006.jpg

[jdrags10]

Have you heard of the trick using food colored water to mark the pipe? Might save you some cash on a merge. Just dip it in the food colored water and it leaves a colored part on the pipe. Saves alot of hassle.

[jameskirk1]

That's a pretty cool idea! Thanks man!

[Diabolical]

Looks great!!!
I love it.

[Wybrow]

Man, that looks great!

[jameskirk1]

Well guys, It's New Year's Eve....


I'm off work and have been in the garage since 7:30 this morning busting ass!!! Get ready for a good update later tonight!!!

[jdrags10]

Pics. We want pics. Or you will be........





I don't know. But I will think of something.

[jameskirk1]

Alright first of all the charger for our Digi-cam is missing...gone...forever lost...So I am using my Blackberry to take these pics...I've got the image size knocked down so the resolution is kinda crappy...Anyway...

Got up this morning and pulled the motor back out to finalize and fully weld the motor mounts...These are the "Carshop" solid mounts, my brother was gonna use RickRacer's templates to make the frame plates at his work, but his boss quit and it kinda queered that all up. I figured I would use these and the trusty JTR/Advance mounts for the motor side so that if need be I can still adjust the position of the engine after all is welded in place.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00028.jpg

THEN, after I got those welded up, I got the brake lines (manually :laughoutloud:) bent and hooked up to the master cylinder - you can see the adapter I got from Speedway under the driver's area along the frame

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00027-1.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00026-1.jpg


THEN...After I got the brakes done I started on the fuel system :rock:

Here is the feed side all laid out -10 line (garden hose size) to huge honkin' fuel filter - on up to the fuel pump located on the engine; then -8 feed up to the regulator. Regulator will have a -8 running into each carb bowl

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00030.jpg

This is the return or bleed side depending on what you want to call it; -4 line from the bleed fitting on the regulator, all the way back to the fuel tank, with an adapter to switch back over to 3/8" rubber hose to the factory fitting in the sending unit. The -3 stainless line goes to the carb hat for boost reference - I plan on mounting the regulator right up on the intake beside the carb.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00031.jpg

So after I laid everything out I got out my new Christmas present and hogged out where the stock fuel lines run in the frame:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00029-1.jpg

Then installed the lines - I think it's a good place to run them as they are protected from the engine/transmission in case of a catastrophic failure...the lines actually run inside the spring pocket, but after some investigation, there is a "ear" or a "guide" that keeps the lines away from the spring. I tried to take a picture of it, dont' know if you can see it too well or not...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00033.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00037.jpg

Anyway, got those partially ran, and then started working on the fuel tank - went ahead and bought a new sender, and got everything lined up. I welded shut the stock feed line, and put a line to extend onto the stock "vent" to the charcoal canister - I'm going to get a little fuel filter or something to use as a vent or breather - will probalby try to find a vented fuel cap to to aid in breathing as well...Maybe from an early carbed truck or a universal cap??? Also added new "anti-squeak" strips from LMC just for the hell of it.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/IMG-20101231-00038-1.jpg

ALMOST got the fuel tank installed, and then the old lady started in on me :hat: :fighting15:

Is that enough of an update for one day???? Perhaps more to follow tomorrow!!! :laugh4::rock:

[spib]

LOOKS GOOD:rock::rock::rock:

[85ss]

I guess we wi let you slide with that update! Lol
Really tho, looks great James.
Keep it up bro.

[406shark]

Your truck is coming along nice.


Jeff

[jameskirk1]

Thanks guys!

Researching fuel cell vents right now....any ideas before I get the tank buttoned up???

It's always the stuff you don't think about til' it's staring you in the face LOL!!!

[alan johnson]

i dont think you want to go with the -8 into your fuel reg and 2 -8's out to your carb.you may have issues with it.it would be ok if you knew it would never try and feed both bowels at
the same time.-6 to the carb is all you need.guess what i'am trying to say is if you run the -8
lines to your carb and your carb starts flooding fuel over don't blame your needles and seats
as most likely your -8 feed lines are the problem.just trying to help.Alan

[jameskirk1]

Hmmmmm....I'll keep that in mind - never thought about or heard that was a possible issue?
Lots of blowthrough and N/A alcohol cars wtih -8 lines to the carb...Have you had different experience???

Thanks!

[alan johnson]

the problem can occure due to your having 2 -8 lines being fed by one -8 line.you can air lock your needles and seat's.it also happens more often when a person is running excessive
fuel pressure,like say more than 8 psi.it's hard to fill 2 -8 lines when your feeding them with a single -8 . also just hard seeing you needing -8's going to your carb. i have one guy set up like this. -10 cell to pump.-8 pump to reg and -6 reg to carb and psi set to 5.75psi.this is a small block and runs 4.60's in the 1/8th.Alan

[jameskirk1]

Hey guys, been really busy at work which means l haven't been updating like I should LOL

Things I have done - parts ordered/recieved since my last update:

Installed -8 rollover breather with remote breather/filter on fuel tank

FINALLY installed fuel tank (major PITA by yourself) and ran fuel system up to the engine bay -

Finalized/bled brake system

Got alternator mounting figured out (I hope lol)

Got my 50mm wastegate in from JGS

Got my dual 2.5" to 3" merge and 3" to T6 form in from Colombia River

Bought a "used" Kirky Pro Drag seat that came with a BRAND NEW gray cover for it :D

Engine/Trans is out of the truck right now to weld up a 3/4" NPT return bung for the turbo oil.

We are loading her up after work today on a friends trailer and should be off to get the 10pt cage installed!!! Can't wait!!!

Will update with pics of some of this crap over the weekend :D

[danman]

nice project man!

[dand355]

all right keep going forward

[sgblazer2]

Will update with pics of some of this crap over the weekend :D

cant wait....:10:

[jameskirk1]

Jimmy is off for a 10pt moly cage...work is on hold until she gets back into the nest...

[406shark]

Jimmy is off for a 10pt moly cage...work is on hold until she gets back into the nest...

Sounds like some good progress... Can't wait to see the pictures.


Jeff

[sevenseven]

looks great!! Cant wait to see the header fitment!

[Tweeder]

this is an awesome build. thats it. I'm trading my truck roller for a blazer roller, or I'm buying one.

[jameskirk1]

:sleeping2:

Stopped by and saw the Jimmy the other day...It'll be done very soon and looks AWESOME :pleased:

MORE TO COME I PROMISE :0:

[jameskirk1]

Picking her up this weekend - been a LONG LONG LONG LONG time coming!!!

[Diabolical]

That's awesome news bro..
I bet your excited! I know I am for you.
It shouldn't have to be said.. but, I'll say it anyway..

PICS!!!!
;)

[85ss]

That's awesome news bro..
I bet your excited! I know I am for you.
It shouldn't have to be said.. but, I'll say it anyway..

PICS!!!!
;)

What he said!
We need pictures!!! :incazzato:

[sgblazer2]

what he said!
We need pictures!!! :incazzato:

x3!!:10:

[chevelledaddy]

Just read this Whole thread......AWSOME!!!!!!

[jameskirk1]

Just read this Whole thread......AWSOME!!!!!!

Thanks for the compliments sir! Actually I just re-read the thread myself getting pumped back up!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO:rock:

[jameskirk1]

FINALLY BITCHES!!!!!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02361.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02347.jpg

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http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02348.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02350.jpg

[jameskirk1]

Here's some more crap I've been collecting:

2.5" to 3" merge with some mandrel bent 2.5"

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02362.jpg

50mm JGS blow off valve

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02356.jpg

500mm JGS wastegate

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02355.jpg

Jegs fan and shroud (this is going to fit great)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02359.jpg

[jameskirk1]

You'll notice that some of the parts are rusty - that's because the guy doing the cage had the truck for OVER FOUR MONTHS!!!! It was a trial by fire, but I really like the way it turned out. :D

To do list:

1) Paint the cage

2) Install the seat where I want it

3) Install motor and weld up hotside/mount turbo

4) Take truck back to cage guy to do the front bars that tie into the engine compartment.

[wade w]

Do you plan on putting the factory dash back in it? Thats been a lot of work. Should turn out great.

[jameskirk1]

Do you plan on putting the factory dash back in it? Thats been a lot of work. Should turn out great.

Yes sir! I don't think I'll have to cut too awful much either - probably just notch into the dash speaker grills...I hope :)

[jameskirk1]

Oh yeah, I got a carb coming yesterday too - $600.00 shipped NIB muahahahaha!!!

http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/carburetors-q-series/750-cfm/mechanical-secondary/q--series-750cfm-blow-thru-e85.html

[406shark]

Congratulations.... it's looking great.


Jeff

[sgblazer2]

looks great man!!

what color you planning on for the cage?

[jameskirk1]

Thanks guys!

I think I'm going with Rustoleum "hammertone gray" there are some pics of it on yellowbullet looks pretty cool I think...Should have it painted by end of the weekend I hope...

[85ss]

Looking real good...
Can't wait to see the finished product...
Are the front bars gonna attach to the motor plate?

I have seen several cages "Hammertone Gray" and they look awesome!

[01XtremeLT1]

she 's coming along real good. very nice!

[Diabolical]

James!!
That Blazer is going to be SICK!!
I know its been a long time coming but, In the end.. You will have a machine to be proud of!
Congrats brother.. You deserve it.

Mike

[jameskirk1]

Thanks for the props bros!!!

85ss I'm not gonna run a motor plate...yet - I'll just run solid mounts for now until this engine blows up!!! (so like a week or so ROFL)

[xten]

Really lookin good James! I got the feeling you're gonna be hittin it hard and heavy now....

[jameskirk1]

Got one coat on this morning...this is the Hammertone Black from Rustoleum...Used a small 2" foam cabinet roller and one of the smallest black sponge brushes that they make...Couldn't be happier with the color - I'm sure I missed some spots but will be easy to touch up as it is not a perfectly smooth paint...definately has a lot of build to it...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/S10028.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/S10030.jpg


Went ahead and threw the motor back in - time to start working on the hotside for the turbo!!! :cool4:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/f5b23d51.jpg

[RedRider85]

that is one sweet lookin blazer! I love the way that cage turned out!

[littlewickeds10]

Does the rustoleum hammertone paint cover very well? Guy thats doing my cage also mentioned this paint to me. Its what he uses on all his race cars. Blazer looks bad ass!

[jameskirk1]

Yeah it covers awesome - it's almost more like a coating than a paint...when you roll it on little strings/webs come flying off the roller if you go to fast lol

[satterfield8]

Motor Looks good in there

[jameskirk1]

HOLY CRAP I JUST LEARNED TO MULTI-QUOTE TOO :thinking: :)

that is one sweet lookin blazer! I love the way that cage turned out!

Thanks man I've been waiting for the cage to be done for damn near five months!!

Motor Looks good in there

Thanks bro your's sounds better!!! :laughoutloud:

James!!
That Blazer is going to be SICK!!
I know its been a long time coming but, In the end.. You will have a machine to be proud of!
Congrats brother.. You deserve it.

Mike

Thanks buddy - I don't know what I would do without this site!!!

Really lookin good James! I got the feeling you're gonna be hittin it hard and heavy now....

Thank you sir! I've put in at least 8hrs in just the last two days in at least 95 degree weather!!! From like 6 am to 10am lol...

[jameskirk1]

Got out again in the heat and got the dash shell installed - wasn't really to bad...I give the cage guy props for this one!!! :rock:

Really happy I waited to put on the second coat on the cage!!! I think I'll do it damn near last :laughoutloud::laugh4:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02368.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02367.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02369.jpg

[satterfield8]

Prob only because yours dont run yet :laughoutloud:

[wade w]

Looks like its going together well.

[85ss]

Looking good...

[Diabolical]

James!!
I'm impressed!! Shes moving fast now.. Before you know it, You'll be haunting peoples dreams!
:)

Mike

[jameskirk1]

Thanks again guys!!!!

I think I'm getting ahead of my self some here, but I got my new E85 Blowthrough last night...The billet annular boosters are pretty cool!!!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/SU1HLTIwMTEwNzE4LTAwMDIzLmpwZw.jpg

[85ss]

Thanks again guys!!!!

I think I'm getting ahead of my self some here, but I got my new E85 Blowthrough last night...The billet annular boosters are pretty cool!!!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/SU1HLTIwMTEwNzE4LTAwMDIzLmpwZw.jpg

:bling: :thumbup:

[satterfield8]

That suckers pretty

[Diabolical]

Cant hide money!!
;)

[jameskirk1]

Cant hide money!!
;)

YES YOU CAN!!! ASK MY WIFE HOW LOL :spend:

[sevenseven]

How did you do the dash? pics of the holes looking for ideas...

[jameskirk1]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02396-1.jpg

Right through the speaker holes - I'll trim the corner of the speaker grills and I think it'll look awesome!!!

This morning before it got too hot I went out and touched up all the little places I missed on the initial paint job on the cage.

If you guys remember I was going to use the ebay turbo headers and planned to add a u-joint to the steering shaft so it would pass through the headers. After alot of thought and seeing Everetts truck wrecked I'm going to go ahead and build a header on the driver's side where I can retain the factory steering shaft. I plan on a fair amount of street driving and would hate for the steering to get into a bind or something stupid happen when going down the road. There are walls at the track but I couldn't live with myself if I crashed into someone else on the street!!! I would hate to think I would jeopardize my safety for a $100.00 worth of flanges and tubing!!!

[Diabolical]

Good thinking James..
The install is looking awesome!!

Mike

[BUTCHERBOY]

Nice work James. Project is really coming together man.

Hey, I was just thinking " Thats a Dangerous thing!" If you ever plan on going to meet next year. We should hook up, Edmond isn't that far from me. Just a though man.

Justin

[jameskirk1]

Yeah we could definately do that! Farond is in Oklahoma as well - maybe we could carpool to Kentucky :D

[jameskirk1]

:cool4:

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[farond21]

Yeah we could definately do that! Farond is in Oklahoma as well - maybe we could carpool to Kentucky :D

I Plan on going to KY next month...:smile5:

[Diabolical]

Uh-oh!
Looking good James!

Mike

[a_penquin]

oooooo......... I like..

[BUTCHERBOY]

Hell yeah James! Looking good, you plummer! LOL!


Justin

[jameskirk1]

I better be a plumber cause I damn sure ain't a welder!!!

[85ss]

I better be a plumber cause I damn sure ain't a welder!!!

:laughoutloud:
Better be some GOOOOOD high heat glue!!!
I don't think cpvc glue goes up to 2000 degrees! :thinking:

[jameskirk1]

:D!!!

Is it a good sign when you spend as much time with the grider as you do the welder???? LOL

[Rickracer]

Definitely makes you want to learn to weld better................. :D

[jameskirk1]

Well the weather broke and I got some good time in today - need to order some parts so I can hit it hard this week if the weather stays below 100.

Got the seats mounted-

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/DSC02448.jpg

Got the header damn near finished (don't look at the welds ha!)- also painted my heavily flash rusted brake master cylinder!!! :21:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/DSC02449.jpg

Oh, also I never told you guys about these free oil coolers I got at work. There was a recall that replaced all these...NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM!!! I figure I'll use one for a super duper overkill trans cooler and I'll save the others for whatever comes next! Engine oil cooler? Extra radiator??? lol

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/DSC02450.jpg

One last shot...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/DSC02451.jpg

[a_penquin]

and I thought my cooler was big......

I would use one for a trans cooler, and another for an oil cooler. The other one, as a spare????

[Diabolical]

Looks great James!!
Getting closer!

Mike

[sgblazer2]

intercoolers maybe???

looking great man!!!

[MICHIGANV8S10]

what size tire?

[jameskirk1]

275/60 radials on the back...

I've also got a set of 18's if you are asking about them - 245/40/18 on the front and 275/40/18 on the back (from memory)

[onehookinsuv]

Everything looks great.

[jameskirk1]

Thanks again for the props guys!!!

Working steadily on this deal, have some good progress pics to share!!! :21:

Got the Moroso alternator mount and new high volume short water pump mocked up (THEY FIT!!!)

Got the fan shroud all cut-up and the fan mocked up (THEY FIT!!!)

Got the drivers side header finished (IT FITS!!!)

So I'm all pumped cause I got all my mandrel bends I think I need from Race Part Solutions, get out in the garage cutting and tacking and go for my first welding pass and RAN OUT OF MIX GAS!!! :yikes: Don't you just hate it when that happens?!??~?~?!?!!

SO - I got the wild hair to go ahead and mock up the turbo/carb/hat/everything else that I have and I GOT A 1/2" CLEARANCE MINIMUM ON EVERYTHING AND IT'S ALL GONNA FIT UNDER A STOCK HOOD!!!!!! :rock: :yikes::rock:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg132/jameskirk1/Jimmy/DSC02485.jpg

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[Diabolical]

Looks great.. Sounds like you did your homework.

Mike

[BUTCHERBOY]

Sweet! Got your ducks in a row for sure! Awesome work man, won't be long till shes drinking that E85! Your work is steller.

Justin

[smsmith36]

I just refreshed myself by reading almost the whole thing. Awesome work so far. I can't wait to see it finished and running.

[xten]

Way to go James! Top notch! She gonna be badass!

[deimos]

looks sexy man keep up the good work

[406shark]

Looking really good. I can't wait to see it run. :thumbsup:

Any idea of when she'll be ready to take out?


Jeff

[farond21]

Looking really good. I can't wait to see it run. :thumbsup:

Any idea of when she'll be ready to take out?


Jeff

I would like to make the trip to see it run in person. :rock:

[sevenseven]

that is sweet pb blaster FTW!!

[85ss]

Looks awesome James!!!
Can't wait to see it in action...