thundergunder
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thundergunder
Getting it done
effin Photobucket....
To keep up with the build, I bought a Genos dash to go with the new lower dash I purchased. The reason I bought it over the LMC is because of the reinforcements around the upper holes, and the fact that I've used LMC dashes in the past and had them crack in short order.
Im also gearing up for the ppump swap finally. I have all the "big" parts. The pump, gear, housing, mounts. Ill be using the 12v throttle posistion sensor and linkage as well, all of which I have.
I ordered Larry B's Super solenoid, and bracket. Along with it, Im going to use a Coil Commander instead of trying to rig up some crazy wiring scheme to energize the pull and hold coils. This will be much easier. Just key on power to the coil commander and it takes care of the rest. I also placed an order for injection lines from JP Diesel today. I need to order some plumbing for fuel feed and return, and oil feed. I just need to figure out sizes. Should be about all I need to have all the parts. Ill probably put a Keating billet tappet cover on at the same time though.
While I'm doing the dash, I'm doing a radio "delete". I never use the radio in the 2nd gen.... Only on long drives which it rarely goes on any more. Not to mention the FM reception is absolutely horrible.... So I'm going to install a Bluetooth only receiver. That can play anything I could ever want to listen too through my phone. I'm going to use a WetSounds Bluetooth Rocker Switch. It fits in a standard Carling Rocker opening. To have to avoid any screwy wiring, I'm just going to buy an inexpensive small amp, with speaker line outputs. While the infinity speakers have their own amps, this will be much easier!
Ill be installing 2 Carling Contura rocker switches along side it for future accessories. Maybe some flush mount cubes in the rear bumper? Since that will only take up about half the space where the factory 1.5DIN radio was, Im going to install the AFC Live controls and a boost controller in the other half. There will be custom engraved legends around the knobs form Carolina laser. Those should be here next week, so hopefully they turn out nice. For the panel, Im just using a single DIN radio adapter, and wrapping it in 16ga steel, and riveting it to the adapter. After all the openings are cut, I'll cover it in some textured black vinyl wrap.
Im also doing away with the Pillar gauges and everything will be through a CTS2. I have an original CTS, but since I have a CTS2 in the new truck I really like that one so much better...so had to get one for the 2nd gen too. :bang The TST Comp and Smarty sold last week. I thought about getting a Quadzilla to try, but though eff it....its p pump time..:evil
Once I find a new image hosting site I like, ill get some pics up of progress. I havnt forgotten about the suspension either. I want to get some stuff powder coated, and get the Dana 80 cleaned up and re-sealed before it goes in. Im hoping to have a busy winter with the truck
To keep up with the build, I bought a Genos dash to go with the new lower dash I purchased. The reason I bought it over the LMC is because of the reinforcements around the upper holes, and the fact that I've used LMC dashes in the past and had them crack in short order.
Im also gearing up for the ppump swap finally. I have all the "big" parts. The pump, gear, housing, mounts. Ill be using the 12v throttle posistion sensor and linkage as well, all of which I have.
I ordered Larry B's Super solenoid, and bracket. Along with it, Im going to use a Coil Commander instead of trying to rig up some crazy wiring scheme to energize the pull and hold coils. This will be much easier. Just key on power to the coil commander and it takes care of the rest. I also placed an order for injection lines from JP Diesel today. I need to order some plumbing for fuel feed and return, and oil feed. I just need to figure out sizes. Should be about all I need to have all the parts. Ill probably put a Keating billet tappet cover on at the same time though.
While I'm doing the dash, I'm doing a radio "delete". I never use the radio in the 2nd gen.... Only on long drives which it rarely goes on any more. Not to mention the FM reception is absolutely horrible.... So I'm going to install a Bluetooth only receiver. That can play anything I could ever want to listen too through my phone. I'm going to use a WetSounds Bluetooth Rocker Switch. It fits in a standard Carling Rocker opening. To have to avoid any screwy wiring, I'm just going to buy an inexpensive small amp, with speaker line outputs. While the infinity speakers have their own amps, this will be much easier!
Ill be installing 2 Carling Contura rocker switches along side it for future accessories. Maybe some flush mount cubes in the rear bumper? Since that will only take up about half the space where the factory 1.5DIN radio was, Im going to install the AFC Live controls and a boost controller in the other half. There will be custom engraved legends around the knobs form Carolina laser. Those should be here next week, so hopefully they turn out nice. For the panel, Im just using a single DIN radio adapter, and wrapping it in 16ga steel, and riveting it to the adapter. After all the openings are cut, I'll cover it in some textured black vinyl wrap.
Im also doing away with the Pillar gauges and everything will be through a CTS2. I have an original CTS, but since I have a CTS2 in the new truck I really like that one so much better...so had to get one for the 2nd gen too. :bang The TST Comp and Smarty sold last week. I thought about getting a Quadzilla to try, but though eff it....its p pump time..:evil
Once I find a new image hosting site I like, ill get some pics up of progress. I havnt forgotten about the suspension either. I want to get some stuff powder coated, and get the Dana 80 cleaned up and re-sealed before it goes in. Im hoping to have a busy winter with the truck
thundergunder
Getting it done
I dont drive my truck enough....
So heres the Wet sounds Bluetooth rocker controller along with the two accessory switches that will go in with it.
And heres the panel. Its a single DIN adapter kit, that I wrapped in 16ga sheet. Used 16ga since that is the thickness, needed to mount the switch panel. Once I have all the cut outs for the switches, and AFC live, Ill wrap it in textured black vinyl to hopefully give it an OE look.
And a Keating billet tappet cover
So heres the Wet sounds Bluetooth rocker controller along with the two accessory switches that will go in with it.
And heres the panel. Its a single DIN adapter kit, that I wrapped in 16ga sheet. Used 16ga since that is the thickness, needed to mount the switch panel. Once I have all the cut outs for the switches, and AFC live, Ill wrap it in textured black vinyl to hopefully give it an OE look.
And a Keating billet tappet cover
thundergunder
Getting it done
for updates look me up on Instagram: grey_goat_cummins
With photobucket being a bunch of douche nozzles....IG is easier.
With photobucket being a bunch of douche nozzles....IG is easier.
thundergunder
Getting it done
Just for you Stormin08....
Its literally about the only thing I've gotten done...
Morimoto D2S 4.0 square lens. Chose these over the Mini H1 7.0s that everyone loves because they are a little wider pattern, little brighter hot spot, (from the videos I've seen) and I think the square lenses go much better with the body lines of the 2nd gen then a round lens.
Brand new Anzo headlights torn down. I didnt want to be with out lights on the truck for a few weeks, realistically I knew thats now long it would take me to complete this project. Although I put a total of 2500 miles on the truck last year... These Anzos are a ***** to tear down. They use a premium sealant compared to some other manufactures. 260* @20 min each to get them to pop. They second one went a lot faster then the first lol
Test fit looks really good!
I had to open up the bulb hole to get the threaded shaft though, and then shorten up the locking ring to have enough thread exposed on the shaft for the mounting nut and the bulb retainer nut. That and trim down the boss for the bulb cap inside the reflector housing. All very simple and minor mods for the projector to fit. A dremel with a sanding drum and you're golden.
Paint is drying now on the shrouds and housings, then ill drop the bumper, mount, aim and then reinstall the lenses and ill be able to see to drive at night again lol. Seriously though...stock 2nd gen headlights, with 50% tint on the windshield is suicide...
And yes....my phone is a freaking potato....
Its literally about the only thing I've gotten done...
Morimoto D2S 4.0 square lens. Chose these over the Mini H1 7.0s that everyone loves because they are a little wider pattern, little brighter hot spot, (from the videos I've seen) and I think the square lenses go much better with the body lines of the 2nd gen then a round lens.
Brand new Anzo headlights torn down. I didnt want to be with out lights on the truck for a few weeks, realistically I knew thats now long it would take me to complete this project. Although I put a total of 2500 miles on the truck last year... These Anzos are a ***** to tear down. They use a premium sealant compared to some other manufactures. 260* @20 min each to get them to pop. They second one went a lot faster then the first lol
Test fit looks really good!
I had to open up the bulb hole to get the threaded shaft though, and then shorten up the locking ring to have enough thread exposed on the shaft for the mounting nut and the bulb retainer nut. That and trim down the boss for the bulb cap inside the reflector housing. All very simple and minor mods for the projector to fit. A dremel with a sanding drum and you're golden.
Paint is drying now on the shrouds and housings, then ill drop the bumper, mount, aim and then reinstall the lenses and ill be able to see to drive at night again lol. Seriously though...stock 2nd gen headlights, with 50% tint on the windshield is suicide...
And yes....my phone is a freaking potato....
WUnderwood
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No radio in your truck?
thundergunder
Getting it done
Bluetooth only.
Terrestrial radio sucks.... I have everything i need yo listen too on my phone, and more importantly under the hood.
thundergunder
Getting it done
thundergunder
Getting it done
Oh...
Another reason the truck hadnt had much done to it... The GF and I bought a house. Been busy with that.
And yeah...theres a buch of crap setting on the porch that needs cleaned up.
Another reason the truck hadnt had much done to it... The GF and I bought a house. Been busy with that.
And yeah...theres a buch of crap setting on the porch that needs cleaned up.
thundergunder
Getting it done
Just need to install them in the truck, rotate and aim them, the glue the lenses back on!
For those who asked, the shrouds are PanaSquare. They only make 2 shrouds for tge square lenses anyway. Wouldnt have been to hard to figure out....
I wont be using those turn signal housings either. I have solid black ones on the truck now with no amber reflector or reflector bowel in them. They were made by Sonar eyears ago and i can no longer find them. But they look really good, and will look even better with these babies!
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thundergunder
Getting it done
Just using the 12v tappet cover now. That thing caught too much oil.
thundergunder
Getting it done
If youre using google chrome and want to be able to see the photobucket images:
Check out "photobucket embed fix": photobucket embed fix - Chrome Web Store
just be sure to clear your browser cache at least for images anyway.
Check out "photobucket embed fix": photobucket embed fix - Chrome Web Store
just be sure to clear your browser cache at least for images anyway.