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12vchevydually · 11-25-2009, 12:37 AM

yeah, did a small section on one of mine, and i was like WTF,lol

RacinDuallie · 11-25-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 12vchevydually

yeah, did a small section on one of mine, and i was like WTF,lol

They are anodized clear. In order to buff to a shine like shown, one needs to strip off the clear anodizing first.

Above grille looks GOOD.

VMAX · 11-25-2009, 08:25 AM

I chemically stripped the grill twice and still could not get through that coat. grill also had some chunks cut in it and deep scratches. He sanded down so far that I can see a pin hole where he went through the metal by a headlight bucket.

VMAX · 11-28-2009, 09:19 PM

Got the truck to the shop on Friday night as stripped roller. Triple teamed it today (thanks Daniel and Tom) and got it done after about 7 hours of work. Have a small list of stuff to do to finsih her off. Very productive day for sure.

Blazonic · 11-28-2009, 09:57 PM

well, she runs and moves on herself again. still couple little things to do before shes ready. Very productive day I would say

daithi2 · 11-29-2009, 05:38 AM

Shiney!

Cummins Express · 11-29-2009, 09:00 AM

looks much better than when you picked it up

*JQmile* · 11-29-2009, 10:26 AM

Truck looks great!! Way to be motivated

VMAX · 11-29-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by stock600

I think Id def. fab up a dual inlets from those 2 openings in the grill, do it from lightweight sheet alum. it wont be to heavy, merge them back together right at the charger? Or for limited space they could be plumbed into a common box somwhere then the charger pulling from it? "I'd" just want to utilize them some way to get outside air to the chargers. Ryan

I thought the same. Others were saying it would not be beneficial cause the openings are too small. Plus we have the front end set up where you take off 6 bolts and the whole thing comes off easy. The inlets would make it more difficult unless they could just float behind the grill. Lastly, I would like to still have a air cleaner for the street that is removable for the track.

*Billysgoat* · 11-29-2009, 08:41 PM

Sweet!!!!!!

jordanjames81 · 11-29-2009, 08:49 PM

nice work, hope things keep moving foward.

rs359 · 12-29-2009, 08:23 AM

Glad to see you and the truck will be back better than ever real soon.
Great job on the repair. Rich

VMAX · 12-29-2009, 06:54 PM

Just did the final stage of rebuild. After the truck was running I knew the bed wood take a good amount of time to do right, so it was put off. Plus we were to busy uhhhhhhhh testing, how it ran and tracked after rebuild. Well we finally went at it with some sort of patience.... About 30 hours worth......

Before pics.

After Pics. Yes we need a new gas cap

*Sledpuller* · 12-29-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cummins Express

looks much better than when you picked it up

The guy he bought it from did everything with a weed whacker and a 20# sledge hammer...

Blazonic · 12-29-2009, 09:30 PM

your pics look A LOT better than my cell phone pics. Nice work on the wood max

VMAX · 12-29-2009, 09:42 PM

A good amount of them hours were yours two. Not to mention the truck build. Thanks!

JTaylor · 12-29-2009, 10:20 PM

Nice Fuel only passes Max....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKDrWIWn7c8

VMAX · 12-30-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JTaylor

Nice Fuel only passes Max....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKDrWIWn7c8

Last fuel only pass I ran was a 11:13. Stayed at the light until I reached 12lbs of boost. Cant build anymore till we get dual calipers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OPCVcp5uJI

*JQmile* · 12-30-2009, 07:54 PM

Make sure you don't twist the trans shafts trying to build boost!

VMAX · 12-30-2009, 08:18 PM

With the low weight tranny should take 20lbs of boost with the dual calipers. I here the output shaft is our main worry.

11-25-2009, 12:37 AM	#41
12vchevydually Name: 12vchevydually Title: my mind is churnin! Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jacksonville,FL Member`s Gallery Posts: 857	yeah, did a small section on one of mine, and i was like WTF,lol __________________

11-25-2009, 08:25 AM	#43
VMAX Name: VMAX Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,363	I chemically stripped the grill twice and still could not get through that coat. grill also had some chunks cut in it and deep scratches. He sanded down so far that I can see a pin hole where he went through the metal by a headlight bucket. __________________ 1978 LIL Red Cummins Express Truck 2015 Ford F250 tow pig https://www.facebook.com/cumminsexpress?ref=hl

11-28-2009, 09:19 PM	#44
VMAX Name: VMAX Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,363	Got the truck to the shop on Friday night as stripped roller. Triple teamed it today (thanks Daniel and Tom) and got it done after about 7 hours of work. Have a small list of stuff to do to finsih her off. Very productive day for sure. __________________ 1978 LIL Red Cummins Express Truck 2015 Ford F250 tow pig https://www.facebook.com/cumminsexpress?ref=hl

11-28-2009, 09:57 PM	#45
Blazonic Name: Blazonic Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 76	well, she runs and moves on herself again. still couple little things to do before shes ready. Very productive day I would say __________________ 08 Duramax Crew 2LT, 07 TBSS, 00 SS Camaro, and an 8 sec S-10 Blazer. ALL CHEVY'S

11-29-2009, 10:26 AM	#48
JQmile Name: JQmile Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,976	Truck looks great!! Way to be motivated __________________ 89 Dodge 972rwhp on the hose, still a VE!

11-29-2009, 05:38 AM	#46
daithi2 Name: daithi2 Title: Nevermore Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Amarillo, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 607	Shiney!

11-29-2009, 09:00 AM	#47
Cummins Express Name: Cummins Express Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: west alexandria ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 913	looks much better than when you picked it up

11-29-2009, 08:49 PM	#51
jordanjames81 Name: jordanjames81 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion, ky Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,411	nice work, hope things keep moving foward. __________________ Hidden Valley Diesel Performance BD Diesel Performance Industrail Injection Amsoil oil Dealer AirDog Fuel Systems Farmer's Machine AutoMeter Gauges AFE Power Check us out on FaceBook Incompatible Browser \| Facebook

12-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#52
rs359 Name: rs359 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central FL Member`s Gallery Posts: 459	Glad to see you and the truck will be back better than ever real soon. Great job on the repair. Rich __________________ 98 12v 3gsk,#6 plate ,370s,17deg,BHAF,5 inch exhaust,Suncoast trans, ATS converter,and others 94 Suburban 2wd 96 215 hp Cummins 47rh 89 D250 (PROJECT NOBUCKS) with 94 Cummins & intercooler stock for now

12-29-2009, 06:54 PM	#53
VMAX Name: VMAX Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,363	Just did the final stage of rebuild. After the truck was running I knew the bed wood take a good amount of time to do right, so it was put off. Plus we were to busy uhhhhhhhh testing, how it ran and tracked after rebuild. Well we finally went at it with some sort of patience.... About 30 hours worth...... Before pics. After Pics. Yes we need a new gas cap __________________ 1978 LIL Red Cummins Express Truck 2015 Ford F250 tow pig https://www.facebook.com/cumminsexpress?ref=hl

12-29-2009, 09:30 PM	#55
Blazonic Name: Blazonic Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 76	your pics look A LOT better than my cell phone pics. Nice work on the wood max __________________ 08 Duramax Crew 2LT, 07 TBSS, 00 SS Camaro, and an 8 sec S-10 Blazer. ALL CHEVY'S

12-29-2009, 09:42 PM	#56
VMAX Name: VMAX Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,363	A good amount of them hours were yours two. Not to mention the truck build. Thanks! __________________ 1978 LIL Red Cummins Express Truck 2015 Ford F250 tow pig https://www.facebook.com/cumminsexpress?ref=hl

12-29-2009, 10:20 PM	#57
JTaylor Name: JTaylor Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State Member`s Gallery Posts: 668	Nice Fuel only passes Max.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKDrWIWn7c8 __________________ 1992 Dodge D250 CTD. 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD. Some old Buses also.

12-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#59
JQmile Name: JQmile Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,976	Make sure you don't twist the trans shafts trying to build boost! __________________ 89 Dodge 972rwhp on the hose, still a VE!

12-30-2009, 08:18 PM	#60
VMAX Name: VMAX Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,363	With the low weight tranny should take 20lbs of boost with the dual calipers. I here the output shaft is our main worry. __________________ 1978 LIL Red Cummins Express Truck 2015 Ford F250 tow pig https://www.facebook.com/cumminsexpress?ref=hl