XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Since 2006 my truck has been a weekend cruiser truck that I have slowly thrown some mods to. The past two years I have started to get a little more serious about modding my truck and competing in truck pulls and wanting to start drag racing it. Due to some rust starting to pop up I started by getting the body and paint taken care of. I started this two years ago but a deployment backed it up quite a bit so its just now getting finished. I am still trying to get pics of the driveline mods that I have been recently started on. Here is some pics of how it started http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/316074_29_full.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/l_5bb103450f3be203bbb6ce791692118e.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/l_a9da715bcddd07863e6af4640999cd04-1.jpg Action shot of my first pull http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/l_9bd18a3e830a2e64f98f2a5a7c7cc8b5.jpg Starting to debadge it and prep for paint http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/p_00013-1.jpg The sanding begins http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/100_0597.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/100_0504.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/100_0506.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/100_0501.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Starting the refinishing after the body work was done http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0665.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0664.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0660.jpg Taped off in the booth http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0669.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0667.jpg First coat of color http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0672.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0678.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0679.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Fresh out of the booth. This was my first time seeing the color I picked with clear. I wish I went a little brighter on the orange. It looks great in the sun but without light it looks dull and really copper, almost brownish. http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0687.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0685.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0694.jpg Without sunlight http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMG_0684.jpg With Sunlight http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0033-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Starting to put it all back together http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0031.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0032.jpg The tailgate half way through. I wanted the truck to be custom but clean and simple. I figured it could get a little personal touch on a smaller area like the tailgate. http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0067.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0068.jpg All done except for the orange at the top and some clear http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0069.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0069.jpg Badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 300 miles after I got the truck driveable again I snapped the stock input shaft. It was time I invested in a full billet tranny. These are usually around 6 grand to build. I started to think that I have built many things except for a transmission. I figured it was time to try, so I ordered all the parts and dug in. http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/DTT%20Trans/DSC00581.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/DTT%20Trans/DSC00616.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/DTT%20Trans/DSC00572.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/DTT%20Trans/DSC00656.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/DTT%20Trans/DSC00642.jpg All back together hoping that it works http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/DTT%20Trans/DSC00644.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Awesome! Love the truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 This is everything I need to take my truck down to stock ride height. I am lowering it but im installing the leveling kit to still fit 35" tall tires underneath. To get more serious with pulling or racing I cant have a lifted truck. These just have to last me until I buy a Carli leveling kit that includes springs and control arms. http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0071.jpg Now I am going to start installing some old parts back on These are the U-joint shields made from 1/4 steel, along with the traction bar mounts http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0070.jpg Bump stops to limit suspension travel http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0072.jpg And a little power http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0046.jpg Dual stage with 15lbs bottle and purge http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/XChris1632X/Toys/Hannah/IMAG0048.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Now I am waiting on the new turbo and new wheels and tires. I am trying to hurry and get everything ready for the track rental this month. I dont know if I will be able to spray it buy then. I am afraid that I am running out of fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Freaking awesome buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolved8 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Looks good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Can't wait to see the final product. Paint looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Nice project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 One day I'll make my diesel into a track/puller....for now I'll envy yours. Nice setup man, power mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Looks good Chris, I know it's been a long time coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 What gearing are you using to drag race and pull? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 One day I'll make my diesel into a track/puller....for now I'll envy yours. Nice setup man, power mods? Why not make it a work/track truck! I have seen it done many times. As far as power mods the big stuff is schied sovp44, Edge drag comp, injectors, Engineered Diesel charger, and the spray. Trying not to be so specific though , I think I am going to need more fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 What gearing are you using to drag race and pull? Well drag and pulling are two opposite sides of the spectrum as far as gearing. Since I am dedicated to neither and still drive my truck on the street, I am staying 4:10s and 35'' tall tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 needs p pumped truck looks graet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 needs p pumped truck looks graet The vp44 is newer so I haven't done it yet but as soon as it goes its getting p pumped. I'm going to build a motor next year so it will be p pumped by then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Pilot Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Awesome! Plans for a weight bracket yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Awesome! Plans for a weight bracket yet? Yeah I was thinking about tractor weights under the rear seat and making a big water box for the front Instead of just weights. Im am going to make something easily removable, prob with hitch recievers. I just thought that a big square diamond tread tank would be different then a bunch of suitcase weights and I could even consider painting something cool on the front of it. I have a couple buddys that have used similiar setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have a front receiver if you are interested in it also have a 160hp p pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well drag and pulling are two opposite sides of the spectrum as far as gearing. Yep. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Why not make it a work/track truck! I have seen it done many times. As far as power mods the big stuff is schied sovp44, Edge drag comp, injectors, Engineered Diesel charger, and the spray. Trying not to be so specific though , I think I am going to need more fuel. Because I like to go "overboard" with making things fast and Im afraid Id just end up messing shit up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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