newbie here

[joey82s10]

newbie here! showing my junk and looking for suggestions.

http://i42.tinypic.com/xapevm.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/nwwiyu.jpg

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[HardinValleyMagic]

Doesn't look like junk from here! Looks good! Welcome aboard. Tell us a little more about it. I can see from the 2 pics at least you might have busted a knuckle or two polishing the wheels. So don't keep us wondering about the details!
Also might want to up grade on the membership so you can carry on a quicker conversation. 1 post a day takes for ever!

[Thunder55]

Yeah your right... junk... better sell it to me for $50.00

lol

Nice truck!

Bob

[spacecadet]

Nice truck. Welcome to the site.
Space

[harleyboy]

welcome to the site have fun with the truck.
well it looks like that you got some money in that truck but it looks damn nice.

[1badblazer]

Sharp Truck, Welcome to the site

[355V8S10Tahoe]

Yea, I don't see no junk there... Welcome to the best place for S10 conversion info, what did you need advice on? Looks like your almost done to me, I like the nice clean paint job and I do believe it's going to be a race truck, may need more rubber in the back... I can see a fuel cell and I think possibly some sort of traction bars...

Let's see now... We need (engine bay) electrics, ignition system & wiring, fuel system hookup, throttle cable, return spring, air cleaner, accessory brackets, alternator, belts, pulleys, cooling system: hoses, water pump, fans & wiring and I guess you may want to put the battery in the rear, etc.. etc....

I would like to suggest posting smaller pictures so we don't have to scroll side to side to see the whole picture or read the post...

[joey82s10]

Its not much, 360ci, dart heads, victor jr, demon 850, lunati .610 cam, 10.5 to 1, turbo 350, 3500 stall with trans brake. just finished with engine break in this week. the rear is were the work is coming. stock 7.5. any suggestions? and what has worked well for traction? i like the "slide-a-link" comp bars. do they work?

[DaisyTrain]

Its not much, 360ci, dart heads, victor jr, demon 850, lunati .610 cam, 10.5 to 1, turbo 350, 3500 stall with trans brake. just finished with engine break in this week. the rear is were the work is coming. stock 7.5. any suggestions? and what has worked well for traction? i like the "slide-a-link" comp bars. do they work?

There's a lot of info on putting the 8.8 ford explorer rear in the S-10 on here, unless its hard core racing , that's what most of the guys here do , I believe. I like the Slide a links, they do work very well. Beautiful truck BTW! :)

[Shovelhead]

Joey I want your truck ok? Looks good , and Welcome to site.

P.S. I hate seeing trucks with nice straight sides & bed..Why oh why is my @#%$ bed wider than my cab??????

[bigdsr56]

I agree with everyone else. That's a sharp looking truck. Hope to see pics of it on the road soon.

[wild572s10]

Welcome to site: sharp looking truck hmmmmmmmm I do need a third s10 for another grandson
hope to get their's as straight and clean looking as yours

[Ryoung68]

Welcome to the site! :icon_wave:

Nice looking truck, keep up the good work. :wtf:

Watch out for the short post titles, its easier searching thru post if there is more info. :user:

[Scotty_S-15]

Hey Joey, welcome. Nice junk ya got.

Any chance you're from NJ?? Your truck like my ol' buddy Mike's '82 that he sold a couple years back. He painted it "Pewter"..... but looks like you just painted yours??

Regardless, looks real nice.
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[joey82s10]

Hey Joey, welcome. Nice junk ya got.

Any chance you're from NJ?? Your truck like my ol' buddy Mike's '82 that he sold a couple years back. He painted it "Pewter"..... but looks like you just painted yours??

Regardless, looks real nice.
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Naw! I'm form good ole' gawgia. The truckw was badly faded gray when i got it. Bought it off an old man whom was going to put the chassis under a 1940 ford body for $300.

[HardinValleyMagic]

Diamond in the ruff. Had you showed that pic first I might have said yup could be junk. LOL! Very nice looking start on the interior.

[harleyboy]

gotta agree with hardin if you would of showed that pic first i would of said the same.

[s10dave]

sharp truck, welcome. keep us updated on progress. again very sharp truck.

[RONSTPIS10]

nice looking truck and welcome to the site

[Bakas]

newbie here! showing my junk and looking for suggestions.

hey bud thats a nice piece of junk lol, you gotta tell me what color that is I really like it!

[355V8S10Tahoe]

You know that junk was in good shape when you got it as far as I can see from the picture, it reminds me of what I always look for in a truck to build... Lucky for me my present 87 long bed was found by a close friend of mine for only $400.00 with no engine and it was the perfect candidate because it had a 2.8 & 700R4 just like I was looking for, what a find the condition it was in, 125k miles and a clear title...

Like Bakas, I would also like to know what that color is, do you have the color code for it?

[joey82s10]

I have the code somewhere around here. Its a factory GM silver that came on the SSR.

[joey82s10]

;)heres the hood i picked

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[harleyboy]

looks good man fits the truck.

[mkmsports41]

Very nice. Like the cooler. Looks like who ever painted it knew what they were doing. But being its junk and all, just give me an adress and Ill gladly get the eye sore out of your driveway.:D Keep up the good work.

[joey82s10]

Very nice. Like the cooler. Looks like who ever painted it knew what they were doing. But being its junk and all, just give me an adress and Ill gladly get the eye sore out of your driveway.:D Keep up the good work.

Family owned boby shop, painted by my uncle. As soon as i'm done with all the mechanical stuff, he is going to airbrush "real flames" on the truck.

[joey82s10]

:) got the front end on yesterday

[XTEN]

welcome to the site.beaautiful truck!i feel your pain,as i started with kunk too.

[HardinValleyMagic]

Man that heap has come a long way. Great work. Can't wait to see the real flames!

[trailerdog29]

what color is your truck? is it a GM color?

[ThomasAlexander]

Very sweet. You should see my truck. As a body man you would laugh at me. I painted mine in the back yard with 1 stage tractor blue paint. How do you use "real flames". Are they airbrushed on?

[td7172]

Nicest piece of junk I've seen in awhile

[Ryoung68]

Looks like the truck is coming along great! One of the pics shows the bed sticking out a bit on the passenger side, is the bed just sitting in place or is an alignment in the future?

[joey82s10]

Very sweet. You should see my truck. As a body man you would laugh at me. I painted mine in the back yard with 1 stage tractor blue paint. How do you use "real flames". Are they airbrushed on?

Candy colors and alot of time air brushing. I admit though, the more i look at the solid silver, the more it grows on me

[joey82s10]

Looks like the truck is coming along great! One of the pics shows the bed sticking out a bit on the passenger side, is the bed just sitting in place or is an alignment in the future?

It has something to do with the angles of the photos. No matter what side you look at in the pics, it looks that way. The only alignment a realy will have to play with is the hood. It appers one of my hinges is bent.

[joey82s10]

real flames

[blbs350]

hey joey82s10, truck looks bitchin. i was wondering what are the specs on your wheels(width, backspacing) and tire size and do you have any drop in the suspension?

[joey82s10]

hey joey82s10, truck looks bitchin. i was wondering what are the specs on your wheels(width, backspacing) and tire size and do you have any drop in the suspension?

It has 2inch blocks in the rear. The wheels came off of my 69 camaro, i dont remember the spacing. They stick out in the rear a little to much for me.

[ThomasAlexander]

How about some stunt stripes Joey? I've always liked those. Lot less work than flames too.

[joey82s10]

How about some stunt stripes Joey? I've always liked those. Lot less work than flames too.

Yeah, but the flames just look cool.

[joey82s10]

getin' closer

[bignate]

looks sweet man real clan and classy a old school muscle car look.just a suggestion saw in some of your earlier pics it looked like you didnt have the fenderwells painted it would make it look sweet to finish them in black man just thought id mention it looks great thou keep it up you probly have it done by now,haha.havent heard or done a set yet but i watched a recent episode of gearz and was thinking of going with a universal ladder bar setup cost about 400$? im thinkin but jmo

[joey82s10]

I'm going to try and be stupid. We street race alot where i'm from, and as of now they are banking on it not hooking, duh! I am going to try those comp. engineering slide-a-link-traction bars and eventually swap to a 8.8. Right now the 7.5 with a posi carrier and 3.73 will have to do. I painted the wheel wells months ago, these are old pics.

[joey82s10]

Took my junk to a show this weekend. won with the truck and my camaro.

[BigMean]

Very nice truck! Clean, and strait! Like to color alot!

I too started with a S%#! BOX. But your past me in progress. Looking very sharp!

1475


This is were Im at.


BTW, Welcome aboard!:D

[joey82s10]

Very nice truck! Clean, and strait! Like to color alot!

I too started with a S%#! BOX. But your past me in progress. Looking very sharp!

1475


This is were Im at.


BTW, Welcome aboard!:D

Mine looked that way not all that long ago. Hang in there it happens faster than you think

[BigMean]

Mine looked that way not all that long ago. Hang in there it happens faster than you think


Yeah it haswent fast. Just have limited time. Self employed. But I have made big leaps on this thing. Doing a frame off, 5.3 LS TH350 is the plan. Just hitting the wallet hard! But what the hell, getting what I want!:)
Sad that I have more pictures on my laptop at work, than I do at home!

My profile here has more pix. Or on myspace.com BUTCHERBOYuser name.
Thanks for pep talk.

1482

[joey82s10]

Yeah it haswent fast. Just have limited time. Self employed. But I have made big leaps on this thing. Doing a frame off, 5.3 LS TH350 is the plan. Just hitting the wallet hard! But what the hell, getting what I want!:)
Sad that I have more pictures on my laptop at work, than I do at home!

My profile here has more pix. Or on myspace.com BUTCHERBOYuser name.
Thanks for pep talk.

1482

Carefull with the 5.3 (depending on year and model) they are prone to cylinder head cracks. Do you know what exactly it came out of? GM tech here!

ps-couldnt find the myspace. mine is wwwmyspacecom/bjhj

[BigMean]

2004 Silverado Z71

[joey82s10]

2004 Silverado Z71

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#06-06-01-019B: Information on Gradual Coolant Loss Over Time with No Evidence of Leak Found - (Jun 12, 2007)


Subject: Information on Gradual Coolant Loss Over Time With No Evidence of Leak Found


Models: 2004-2006 Buick Rainier

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with 4.8L or 5.3L VORTEC® GEN III, GEN IV V8 Engine (VINs V, T, M, B, Z -- RPOs LR4, LM7, LH6, L33, L59)




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This bulletin is being revised to include engine RPO L59. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-06-01-019A (Section 06 - Engine/Propulsion System).


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Some vehicles may experience a gradual coolant loss over time. A very low percentage of cylinder head(s) manufactured with an embossed Castech logo may develop a porosity crack in a very specific area.

Inspect the cylinder head assembly to determine if the casting was manufactured by Castech. This can be accomplished by inspecting for their casting logo located on top of the intake port, under the rocker arm support rail and in the spring deck cavity portion of the cylinder head.

Important: If the cylinder head(s) are Not a Castech casting, follow normal diagnostic procedures in SI to determine the cause of the coolant loss.

Refer to the following illustrations on how to identify Castech casting and/or the very specific areas of the cylinder head(s) for a coolant leak from porosity.





Cylinder head(s) location of the Castech manufacturing casting logo (1).





Close up view of the cylinder head(s) showing the Castech manufacturing casting logo (1).





If the cylinder head(s) is a Castech casting (1), inspect the area around the five oil drain holes for witness marks indicating coolant seepage over time (2).

Important: If No evidence of coolant loss is found on inspection of Castech casting cylinder head(s), follow normal diagnostic procedures in SI to determine the cause of the coolant loss.





The crack location can be found in any of the five cylinder head(s) oil drains. This can be seen as a clean or shiny area, on an otherwise stained surface (1). Pressurizing the cooling system at this time may reveal coolant, air, or a combination, weeping in the described area. If inspection reveals evidence of coolant witness marks (1), replace the entire cylinder head(s) assembly.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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[joey82s10]

We been so busy here at the dealer lately i found time to customize my nos bottle....

[manyfire]

that NOS bottle would match the interior of my truck great!! Great looking ride!

[BigMean]

Thanks for the post Joey! Thats scary stuff. I'll check that out.

BTW, Nice paint and pin stripe job! O'l school! Like it!

Been busy too, getting married! Hope this dont hurt my build up time! LOL!
She told me the other day, I've been a good boy! Haven't worked to late on the dime!
I told her, Don't get to use to it!

Justin

[Ryoung68]

Thanks for the post Joey! Thats scary stuff. I'll check that out.

BTW, Nice paint and pin stripe job! O'l school! Like it!

Been busy too, getting married! Hope this dont hurt my build up time! LOL!
She told me the other day, I've been a good boy! Haven't worked to late on the dime!
I told her, Don't get to use to it!

Justin

Hope that was followed up with a generous reward, LOL! :icon_lol:

[joey82s10]

Thanks for the post Joey! Thats scary stuff. I'll check that out.

BTW, Nice paint and pin stripe job! O'l school! Like it!

Been busy too, getting married! Hope this dont hurt my build up time! LOL!
She told me the other day, I've been a good boy! Haven't worked to late on the dime!
I told her, Don't get to use to it!

Justin

My fix for that was buying my wife a 68 mustang. Now she spends as much time as i do working on cars!

[joey82s10]

:rolleyes: 7.5 and one wheel peel made it 5 rounds!!!!

[joey82s10]

:confused:

[burban669]

damn joey thats sharp man how long you been building it, are you using for track or street or both

[burban669]

never mind read the hole the thread and answer my own questions

[BigMean]

Hope that was followed up with a generous reward, LOL!
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Yeah it was! Lol!

Joey, nice!