The "Vandal" Project Introduction - Daily Driver Work Truck m, '01 Chevy 1500 Truck NBS
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- This is the "Vandal" project. It's a 2001 Chevrolet 1500 Truck that I'm cleaning up to be my new daily driver. After my move back home to San Antonio, I noticed that traffic was much busier. To avoid wrecking my Blue truck or getting it stolen, I decided to retire it to "Toy" status and get a cheap work truck.
Specs:
2001 half ton with 130k miles
4.8L Engine
4L60e Trans
3.42 Rear gear (currently open diff)
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Large Transmission Cooler:
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13" Drilled & Slotted Front Brake Rotors:
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Mark - Авто та транспорт
gotta love san antonio junk yards!
give the blue truck a rest awesome video Mark can't wait to see your progress
Nick Popelka Thank you Nick!
Z71 Tahoe front bumper and a HDhood are a must for this truck!
CesarConH I agree 100%.
love tge manual windows and rubber floor. that's a worktruck!
Thanks for another great video. It's so helpful that you include stuff that doesn't work as well as what does. True gearheads help each other out and you're one of the best. We met at 2016 LS Fest. I was the guy that asked about Air Force sized t-shirts.
Thank you Chris! That's it man! That's what it's all suppose to be about. There's too much negativity in the world already. This is how it should be, working together as a team and enjoying it. You going to be at LS Fest 2017? I'm planning on it.
I'm planning on being at LS Fest this year too. Last year was my first time there and I really like how it's done. I won't be LS powered by then but my LQ4 should be on the stand and started. I'm planning on the Hot Rod Power Tour also.
ah yea! Both will be fun. I'm trying to figure out now if I'll make the HRPT.
I'm paid up and have leave requested for Power Tour. I'll definitely have the 88 R10 Burb and if she can make it a 77 Corvette. Since it's going to St Louis and Bowling Green it just seems wrong not to take the Vette.
love these trucks
I did the hydroboost swap on my 02 1/2 ton 4x4 silverado. That was probably the best money that I spent on that truck.
Man, that is what I'm expecting. I've already picked up the hydroboost setup for both the Vandal and the Family Wagon. I can't wait to get it on. One things slowing me down is that I want to make my own lines/hoses for it. I'd like to route them in a way that'll have a clean presentation, better than they cam from GM. They kinds seem like a spider web from the factory. Not horribly bad, but I'd just like to see what I can do. I've already got the tools to make them so why not.
Brother you have just as much irons in the fire as me. Keep on wrenchin...
+Jay Bird lol Yea, I've got to keep them under control! Lol Keep on Wrenchin Brotha!
Love that truck mark. Can't wait to see what's up next.
Thank you Jim!
Thanks sir I appreciate u and your service and your time you take to make these videos their great thanks and b blessed brother
thanks for the vid. and details. I've got a 96 k1500 sitting around. you've inspired me to start wrenching on it.
That's it man! Get it!
Good progress. Keep the updates coming! Good stuff!
Thanks brotha!
I have the exact same phone mount in my work truck! End up on some pretty terrible roads and have never had my phone fall off, it has a very strong magnet! Thought I was the only one.
+jpwdowiak Man I love that phone mount. They're great!
Looking good
Keep it up!
Man, you have been busy. Great video.
oh yea! Its been crazy around here. Wait till you see what I've done to the Family Wagon too. Thanks man!
All you need is to roll out some Rustoleum on that hood Mark!!
hahaha True!
I think I may eventually give a shot at actually painting this truck correctly. IDK we'll see.
This is perfect. I have an '05 long bed that needs a little love.
OvertravelX get it!
Good idea on the work truck and those super bright led you posted two years ago are really bright I put them in my 01 ram my girlfriend's 2017 corolla and next my daughter's 00 jeep cherokee
+The Beige Wonder Nice! Glad that those worked out for you. I've noticed that this trucks Lights needs some help. I've got LED Headlights ordered. Should make a great difference. Can't wait!
Whatta Rescue man!!! Kuudos... I subbed cause of your 87 square body...But Whaddya know i gotta 2000 4.8 short box im buildin up... And your just the man to follow!!! Patience is a virtue i guess... KeepSafe man...Very inspirational for me....
Derek Lane Awesome Brotha! I’m Glad to hear it. Thank you very much for your feedback.
You leaning out the window like Ace Ventura would have made for an amazing video. lol. I've loved seeing all the pics of this truck come together over the months. Good stuff!
haha yea it would! I thought it'd be funny, but it's also what I'd have to do to drive that thing with the busted windshield, like it had. Thanks man! It's been a fun budget project and I'm really enjoying it.
Another great Video Man, Keep up the great work !! Truck Looks like it will make a Good daily !! looking forward to the updates !!!
Thank you Bammer boy!
AGearHead4Life. Anytime we appretiate the great content !!
Smokin deal for the price! Get a cam like the c10 for a bit more lope😃
+Trixie Young I'm considering it, but trying to resist temptation. Since this truck is my cruiser daily driver, is like to keep it very mild and leave it stock, but the gear head itch wants me to Cam it..
lookin good man, welcome back to SA! you should do something about those seat covers though, i just ordered a set for myself last week off ebay from 1godan. cheap oem quality covers and they sell replacement foam too. either way good to see you back up and making videos again, looking forward to see what else your going to do to this thing.
potato Thank you Potato! I have considered that too. I'll look into it. The reason I was going to skip it is because I've got a buddy hooking me up cheap with a connotes interior and it has nice dark s are in it.
the 'color combo' of the wheels look great......you could always go back later and repaint the black and polish the aluminum......I did the Birmingham, Al to San Antonio TX drive and back to Bama.....I was in TX for 3 days driving!...San Antonio is beautiful......but the highways are nutts
Thanks man. I thinking the same about later on for the wheels. Yea, it takes forever to get around Texas. When I got stationed in AL, I found it crazy that 30 mins in three different direction and I could be in a different state. lol I'm use to being in the middle of Texas and taking at least 3 hours to get to another state.
Nice little truck man , you should do a short bed conversion
Can't wait for the efan upgrade!!!!!!!!
Excelente proyecto. Saludos.
Thank you Celso!
Did the trans temp in the dash needed any mode? Did you install the sensor and the wiring?
Mark I have the same brand phone mount, it's awesome. Little tip, you can put the metal plate between your phone and your case and it will still work perfect, and you will never see it either.
thanks man! yea, i considered that, but preferred to have the sticky on my case instead of the phone. Plus my phone is huge, so I figured itd work a lil better being on the outside. I freakin love those mounts though man. So damn handy. I've got at least one in every vehicle.
Heck yeah man. Love the truck, those new lights and bumpers will make a big difference! You should make a video on the remote start, Im thinking of installing one in my truck
Thanks Jose! Yea, I'm trying to think of a way to present how to hook them up. It's not an easy task ant takes at least a day, maybe two, to install it. Older vehicles would be easier though. The video I make will likely only cover pointing people in the direction of how to get the info needed to install it, since they've made it very difficult for the DIY guys to do it themselves. they hide the manuals and push people to have a certified installing install htem.
Mark, that was a very well put togehter video.
+Ram Skirata Thank you Ram! I appreciate your feedback.
Wow what a good price you stole it for all those parts, cool project love the low budget builds.
Nice work! Add a turbo and it would be KILLER!
+sean gaskin I am tempted. I'll put that off until the Camaro is done first though.
Nice bro truck is looking good
+Hermen Lomas Thank you Hermen!
On Duramax trucks the second battery goes where the smog pump was on your truck also just FYI.
MotoChuck Thank you!
very nice
Randall Wyatt Thanks Randall!
Cool truck man, I look forward to seeing what you do with it. I know you won't be able to help yourself and the project will never end. Maybe a swoosher at about 10psi sounds about right.
+MrWhitels1 Thanks MrWhitels1! Yea, you know the gear head itch way too well. I've seen that you've got the gear head itch bug as well by seeing your videos. It likely will get a turbo, but after I finish the Camaro first... after I finish cutting the frame down on this truck...
Going to post a video today or tomorrow of the progress so far. The frame on the Vandal is now in two pieces. Lol
Cool, Look forward to it!
For the 2005 brake calipers, did you have to swap rotors too? They were off a 2005 1500 right?
+OrangeSpeedTV Yep! They're about an inch larger.
I have an 01 5.3 4X4 1500 with the trailering package and there is a second battery where your smog pump was. That's why there is a battery tray there. How did you deal with the O2 sensors when you took the cats off? Mine needs a new exhaust and I like your setup.
+Lee Allen ah! Good to know on the battery. Thanks!
I disabled the secondary O2s in the PCM before removing the cats.
Do a tutorial on the trans cooler would help me. Btw all you have to do is buy HD Bumper pad, lower down your bumper brakets 2" it should fit nice and steady.
+DatBoiBEAT I've got it installed now and loving it. I shot the video but got tied up on reserve duty. I'll get it edited and uploaded next week.
PML trans pan ftw for the 4l60e maybe? I have so much to ask you but understand you're busy man. Great content man thanks. Wrenches all day every day.
+G Man Thats it brotha! Gotta keep knocking it out!
A pan with cooling fans would be a good thing. The trans cooler that I've now installed has drop trans temps at least 50* now, even when pulling an empty 1700 lbs trailer 5 hours. I'll have a car on it tomorrow for the 5 hour trip back.
+AGearHead4Life I run the PML deep pan on my tow rig, an I just love it. Be eazy in your travel's friend.
The truck is looking good!! Did the center console just bolt in with no mods?
Thanks Matt! No it didn't. Actually, it's just resting in there jammed between the seats right now. lol I've still got to make the brackets to be able to bolt it down. I think the plastic on the bottm rear of it will need to be trimmed also.
awesome vid. cant wait to see the progress of the vandal. also did the trans temp work just by putting in the cluster??? or did you mess with wiring? im curios to know because i have an 05 silverado.
Thanks Aldo! Yep, just plugged it in. Nothing else, besides having them adjust my odometer. Of course your cluster will be different than mine. After around 03, they work differently, but it can still be done. Like using a Denali cluster.
Nice
Hey man I like your style! Just subbed...
Thanks Billy! Welcome to the show man!
Thanks, you've inspired me to plan a LS swap on my 92 chev truck!
billy greenhorn awesome!
Miss your vids bro you give info than the repair guides at auto zone
Hope everything is ok with you and yours
banga8080 Thanks brotha! Life’s actually slowed down just slightly to where I think that I’ll be able to capture a video either this weekend or next. Im swapping in an 03-07 steering wheel onto the Vandal. The newer wheels look much better. The columns have different splined but I think that I’m getting it all sorted out.
Love your videos man. On the truck did you take off the leaf spring blocks it will lower it more. Just asking may you did. Thank for the videos keep it up .
Thank you Juan! Oh crap! I didn't even look. I didn't know that they came with block on them. I'll check it out in a min. Thank you!
+Juan De La Torre Just looked and I didn't see any leaf spring blocks on the truck.
Nice to see a actual video of the Vandal. How hard is it to laer HP tuner? I am planing on buying it to
Thanks Chris! I think to judge how hard it is to use HPT would depend on the person and how much they like computers and understand EFI. HPT is for computer nerds. It's not a simple program and takes a long time to learn. People could easily spend a year learning it.
Ok thanks for the feedback. I guess it's a good subject for me I know engines efi and computer cant wait to try it out. I do expect lots of learning.
Chris S Custom Sounds right for for you then! It's not for most people.
Nice i just got a 01 with the 4.8 nv3500 combo
Funny, I started watching this video and I got that Offer Up cha ching.
RatRodRamblin haha
Hey man which pre cut tint did u use? It looks pretty good...
joe cedillo Hey Joe! Thanks! Man I wish that I saved it. I just remember that it was about $13 and found it precut on eBay.
AGearHead4Life that's cool man I'll find it .. thanks ..
What's the benefit of the Rev limiter. Where is is set stock?
Stock is around 5500, if I remember correctly. The limiter that you saw in this video was only for when the vehicle is in park or neutral. I did that for two reason. First, I dont need the engine to rev past 4k with no load on it. Second is because its fun to pull up to your buddies house, rev it up and bounce off the limiter. 4k isn't bad. Most people would just floor it to get someones attention and who knows how far it'd rev then.
Did it throw a code when you removed the cat's,if so is there any way to remedy that? I have a 97 2500 3/4 ton Suburban with a 7.4 liter in it that needs a Flow Master!! Do you know of anyone who has done a turbo addition to this era 7.4 ? And the Truck looks great, the before and after pics say it all!!! Thanks again and keep on rolling....
+William Hill (Hill Billy MD) Thanks Will!
I disabled the secondary O2s in the tune so that it wouldn't throw a code for the cats being removed.
I don't anyone who's turbo's that truck but I know it can be fine.
Good luck on the new exhaust!
AGearHead4Life Thanks for the quick reply! It's not often I get to talk to someone famous ;-)
130K miles,,, almost a new engine...i got 340K on mine..lol...good videos btw...
Thanks Daniel! Funny, that's exactly what I say every time I tell someone about the truck. Its like new! That's the lowest mile LS motor that I've ever had! lol Every motor that I've swapped and beat the crap out of had over 150k miles on it.
what remote start did you use? and how much does it cost?
+Cesar Canales I used a Viper 5806v. They run as cheap as $125 on Amazon, but it's some work installing them. They make it difficult for DIY guys to do. They hide the installation instructions and push everyone to a certified installer. I even had to purchase a Too to program the DBALL module to allow the remote start on this vehicle. It easier on older vehicles.
Love the wheels! Makes me Jones for Silverado! How's the Tahoe? Any upgrades to your wife's ride? Didn't keep that motor stock for too long did you! Looks great! Love the videos! How's the Camaro doing? Glad you guys are getting all set up in Texas!
Thanks man! Oh yea, the wires Tahoe (Family Wagon) will be getting an intro video soon. I've lowered it and put nice mild wheels on it. I recorded the install of the Belltech drop kit on it too. So far the engine on the Tahoe is still stock. Im strongly considering putting the engine out of my stolen '84 C10 into it though, but I'll keep the cam mild. The Camaro is coming up soon to be worked on finally. I just took it off of the trailer last week.
AGearHead4Life your family wagon is the body style I loved the most out of the Tahoe's! I had an 07 Tahoe and that one had a great motor but was the first vehicle I had where the rear brake calipers fell off and caused a lot of damage! My wife has a 2015 Suburban so we get our fix that way. I am not allowed to wrench on it! I can't wait to see what you post next and want to thank you for the work you are doing for the videos! You should put that other motor in the family wagon, that's my 2 cents!
Holy crap! The dang caliper fell off! Geeeez!
I appreciate your understanding and support making these videos brother.
Yea, it'll likely get that motor. The main reason that I was considering swapping that engine in, is because her Tahoe has that annoying pistons slap on cold start. Drives me crazy.
AGearHead4Life I know that sound all too well! You could always do a tear down of that motor and show why that happens. Unless you already have a video posted! Yes the caliper fell off, and acted as a chalk-block, cutting up the rim. I had those GM 20's on it too. Annoying was what that was! Great gas-mileage for a truck!
Vandal looks outstanding! Cut a long bed, though? Me, someday I want to pick up a regular cab long bed 1998 K2500. I always liked those. However, years ago my Dad had a regular cab short bed 2000 K1500 and it was a blast to drive. Almost as fun as his old 1980 K10.
thanks!
Yea, short beds are more visually appealing for a street truck. I'm actually now likely going to go with even shorter than a short bed and just use a bed off of a quad cab truck. lol Theyre easier to find.
Now there's a great idea! That would be truly unique! An extra short bed!
how does the newer Silverado compare to your c10 as far as a daily?
Cleaner engine bay and easier to work on since you have it in the way (thats not too big of a deal though). Mainly just to keep crap out of the bay thats not needed. the newer LS engines dont even come with it anymore. Some will say that theres a performance advantage to not having it as well.
Nice work. Loving make things look and run great again too. Just did all new brake lines and stainless lines as well has new calipers(suv back) (05 up fronts) on the truck too. I got my rear calipers with brackets pads and rotors and even came powdercoated for like 280 bucks on ebay so you may want to check it out. Fronts I got at the junkyard off a new truck. The thing will stop like crazy now. I don't know if I missed it by why upgrade/change the power steering pulley?
The power steering pulley upgrade is not a huge issue. I'm doing it because it looks much better. Also, if you ever need to remove the PS pump, you can do it without having to remove the pulley, like with the factory pulley. With the newer truck pulley, you can put your tool right through the pulley to remove the PS pump bolts.
That's nice man. I can't wait to get my brakes on. I want to paint the junk yard calipers and brackets first. I just learned about using SUV rear brakes about two weeks ago. So I still need to snag those.
Nice i did some googling and saw the difference in pullies and will be doing that in the future. The rear brakes are the ones i purchased here www.ebay.com/itm/401196506977?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Like you I also got fronts from a junkyard. I may eventually do the hydroboost but the truck stops great as is right now.
aDIYguy thanks for the link!
I've got a link for the pulley in the video description.
Did the link for the pulley in the video description not work? Let me know if not and I'll fix it.
Cool! Thanks for the link. guess that means that you dont need different caliper brackets for the rear brakes?
Yes it worked . Thanks! that will make things easier. I think I ended up calling them to make sure brackets were included and they were. You may have to do the same. Also the picture shows single piston but they were dual.
on a 5.3 with a send and return on the fuel rail which is send and which is return plz help ???
Larger upper line is the inlet and the lower/smaller line is the return.
What you think your total build cost will be? Very interested in the build thanks.
Well, I've kept track of every purchase. But there's a few things that make it hard to say what the total build cost will be. One, some of the extra things that I bought, you might not care for, so they could be subtracted. I mean, it was running and driving legal for under $2k. Also, do I include the title and registration cost? I'm actually trying to go through the list of what I spent on the truck and categorize the purchases so that one could separate what had to be spent and what is optional.
I just got almost same truck 99 single cab 1500 2wd w/t ....only a V6 but that will get swapped to a 5.3 or 6.0
How did you do P/N Rev limiter 4K rpm ?
I used HPT to change the settings and flash the PCM. In other more common words, I tuned it to do that.
need to know what year trans you have in your c10 an how many miles were on it would help me out alot thanks
+anthony jackson I think the trans was an '02 and it had a lot of miles on it, around 200k.
AGearHead4Life thanks for response mark helped out alot keep up the good work
+anthony jackson Glad to help Anthony!
You should do a 2002 2500HD front end swap. And might be a good idea/upgrade to do is to swap out the fuel pump with a newer and powerful one.
That's true! I have wondered about the strength and lift left in the fuel pump that is current in it. I should probably at least test the fuel pressure. I agree on the HD front clip. I've just got to find one cheap now.
pretty cool. however, it is disturbing that someone can change the odometer. Weird
so all the transmissions come with a temp sensor so all you have to do is change clusters or did you have to add that and run wires?
Yea, it is concerning, but I'm not surprised. There's alwasy going to be a way to hack any electronic. At least I'm using it for good and not in a negative way that some may do it.
Correct. It was all already there. No wiring needed. just plugged it in and it worked.
that is pretty cool that it was already there. I wasn't worried about you doing it on your truck, just others. I would have thought it would have been stored in the computer but I suppose that could go out too.
Looks like a cool project
Did the console bolt right up?
Nah, it needs mounting points welded in for it. I still havent done that yet.
AGearHead4Life oh ok. I have a 07-13 console in my 03 and I heard the 14+ had different brackets, good to confirm that. Looks awesome tho I'm sure it won't be hard to make it work
Have you ever consider a roll pan for the back bumper they give a nice clean look,but if it's more of a work truck I guess it not real practical.
Yea, exactly. I'd do a roll pan on a sport truck specific build, but I'm usually working out of them still. I use the bumper a lot to get in and out of the bed loading stuff. Plus the protection of the bumper to stop things before they hit the body is good. Something about keeping the bumper and going against the grain excites me too..
Hey can you please make a video of how to remove that secondary air pump I'm not really familiar with how to remove them and I need to remove the one I have on my truck
Michael Munoz Sure, I can go over what I did with by holding up the lose parts in position of where they were.
AGearHead4Life thanks alot also when u deleted your cats did your check engine light come on
Michael Munoz It would have, had I not already disabled the secondary O2s.
hey getting ready to do ls swap in 65 c10 any suggestions
+jon Gonzales Just take your time, be patient and plan.
your from san antonio tx?
Mayhem Racing yesssir! Well, i wasn't born and raised here, but I claim it as home. I loved here 4 years before going back into the military. I finished high school in el valley but grew up 16 years in East Texas.
Missed the videos what does deleting the egr do ?
Thanks Randy! My main reason for deleting the EGR is to clean up the engine bay. It'll make it easier to work on the engine and have a better appearance. But most will delete the EGR to get it out of the way for better performance and less things to possibly give problems down the road.
AGearHead4Life - awsome thank you for replying I'm gonna go home an make a video of my 5.3 2000 Silverado to show you
It might be a cool opportunity to repair the dash with carbon fiber. You could repair the crack with some epoxy then skin the dash in cf cloth for a custom look.
That's a cool idea! Though I'd prefer a cheaper method and I'm not a fan of the carbon fiber look because it's used too often. Guess I could paint it. But I'd assume that fiberglass would be cheaper.
Well, this wouldn't be top of my priority list because Ive got a line on a parts truck to get all of the interior pieces out of.
ls1 shootout at San Antonio raceway today . nice video
Thanks Philip! Dang it man! I forgot all about that! I knew that I was missing the big show in Conroe, but forgot about the LS1 Shootout today. Thanks man. Good looking out
AGearHead4Life did you get to go the c10 on the track ?
Nah, I didnt even get to make it to the event.
It's all good I'll keep you updated lol
I appreciate it Philip!
2014+ rear bumper would do nicely
Brandon Alder Interesting. I came across one cheap but was passing it up because I figured it'd be too square for this truck. Also not sure that the raised plastic ends on it would fit the truck, but I guess that I can cut that down if it's needed.
AGearHead4Life seen it done on other NBS trucks I'll see if I can get a pic and send it to your blog page
Cool. Please do! I just dont see it matching more rounded body lines yet.
I'm running the tru cool 40k on my 2500hd after the 80e rebuild and it never gets hotter than 109 and that's sitting in traffic.
Very nice! Did you bypass the radiator and does that one have a fan built onto it?
AGearHead4Life no I put a new radiator in the truck after my motor swap because it was cracked. Might have bumped it when swapping the two motors. But running it thru the factory transmission then to the cooler. I'll text you the cooler I used. No fan on it and I'm still using a mechanical fan. I have electric fans in the garage just been too wet out to swap them out. But the weather is getting nice out so that will be done here soon.
I'm wanting to put remote start on my 2002 yukon denali any info on your remote start setup bud
+IAM DUGAR Yea, I've been rolling around the idea of how I can get a helpful video up on the subject. They've made it very difficult for DIY guys to do it. They hide the install manual and funnel everyone to a certified installer. But I'm thinking about making a video to point people in the direction of where to find the information they'll need.
AGearHead4Life Hope you do because I'd rather do it myself I love you videos bud SALUTE
Thanks man! I can tell you now that driectechsDOTcom is where you'll need to go and register an account to get what you need. But even then you've got quit a bit to figure out. It's the starting point.
Can you please do a video of a power door change over?
+Wayne Johnson I will keep that in mind Wayne!
When you swap the rear end to the factory limited slip take out the factory rear blocks that will drop the rear end that extra inch you are looking for
Youre the second person to say that there may be blocks back there, but I looked today and dont see any.
What happened to the Blue c10?
+Jacob Kiziah It's still here. I talk about it a little in this video and also did a huge update on it two videos ago.
I have a 01 GMC Sierra 1500 Long bed just like that one but in white, have the exact same 2 inch shackles to fix the extra lift from the HD leaf springs and a Hayden transcooler along with a servo for the 4L60.. Only bad thing about these trucks is MF trying to steal them any chance they get, they have tried to steal mine twice already. Oh yeah i have the 20 inch glasspack on mine, seems we have almost identical mods.
When are you doing an update on the squirter
Once I finally get to start working on it again. This move back home has been a huge deal and has consumed all of my time. The most that I've done to the Camaro since the move in December was unload it off the trailer last week. But that means that it's getting close to time to work on it again. I've got all my tools unboxed now.
AGearHead4Life cool man I've been waiting looking for a 6.0 but thinking about bore out a 5.3 30 or 40 over gotta get back wrechin
Any plans for a short bed conversion?
Oh yes, I talk about that at 13:58.
AGearHead4Life yep lol I should have kept watching before I asked. Pretty sweet ride for cheap.
Thanks Shannon!
ive got take off manifolds from my 5.3 no egr if you want them
here in SATX
Yessssir! I'm interested. I just need the driver manifold right now. How much are you asking and where's a good place to meet up?
AGearHead4Life 10$ sounds fair to me, im in the NW area off bandera so in where with in a few miles of is good for me
Sounds good to me. I'm on the NE side. It'll likely be a few days before I can meet up with you though. I'll try to see if I can make a run over there tomorrow though.
AGearHead4Life sent you a message
Nice looking truck but it pains me to hear you wanna cut the frame to make it a short bed. So difficult to find long beds here. Your truck though, keep up the good work.
thanks Kyle! yea, I want to do it mainly for the challenge. I also believes that short beds look much better on street trucks. I like a long bed for a lifted truck though. there are too many long beds around here.
Needing something to remove paint/plastidip/whatever. I use to do roofing and we had this stuff that would clean and remove everything. I plasti dip my bed just to see what it looked like. Poured it on wiped off like butter. Reach out and I can send a pic if your interested.
Sure! Sounds interesting. You on FB?
you consider putting a Cadillac front end on it?
+Burd Daddy I did for a second but then decided that's not what I want for this truck.
If you need help with the electric fans I can give you some info on setting up your computer with hp tuners and wiring it up. I got some cheap fans off ebay and did it on an LS swap and worked great.
+kevmo777 Thanks brotha! I did get the PCM setup for the e-fans and should be getting the fans on soon. Just gotta get the 34" radiator first. I picked up the factory newer truck fans and harness from a junk yard. Thanks for looking out!
do you have the link for the tint??
YEssssir! Gimmie a sec.
Here's the link for the pre-cut window tint that I used. Make sure the window is soaking wet before attempting to apply.
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575162067&toolid=10001&campid=5337841854&customid=&icep_item=130855981364&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
Please do the fan upgrade video
YEsssir! That should be a good one. I need to do it to both the Vandal and the Family Wagon.
AGearHead4Life Great stuff. Definitely do a detailed video and description of the electric fan swap with documentation of all the parts used.
u should of post a video on how to install alarm. I want to do it on my chevy c10. 83 but Idk how
yea, I trying to come up with a way that I can show that on video. In your older truck, it'll much easier than it was on this truck.
AGearHead4Life do it man that would be a great video
Yea, it'll be a difficult one to make though. Harder than doing a LS swap harness in some ways... lol
What are the pros in deleting the egr?
Cleaner engine bay is my main pro. less crap in the way to work on it. Some say that there's performance gains from it too. Think about it, the newer LS engines done even come with it anymore and theyre basically the same engine.
AGearHead4Life I might have to delete mine too. also I would like to order one of your shirts can you send me an email when you get a chance?
jose hernandez Yesssir! The email is in the video description. Let me know if you can't find it.
AGearHead4Life I did already
Got it brotha! I'll get it out shortly.
that turns out to be a nice truck , a little work whent a pretty long way , dont think you can get a low milage truck without that sort of damage for wat you spend on it sofar normally
you might be able to make it a shortbed without cutting the frame in half
from wat i seen on pictures the frame is mostly straight behind the cab , if it is you could just move the rear leafspring mounts and axle forward get shortbed front leafspring mounts (they mount nearer to the cab on the Z of the original frame and are prolly stubbier and lob the excess of the rear of the frame , you need new mountingpoints for the bed and you prolly need to move some of the crossbraces and mountingholes on the frame (the one on the verry rear holding the bumper/ towhook and between the rearspring mountingpoint at least )
no weak point on the frame between the wheels because there would be no welds there , the truck might even have the holes allready punched intoo the frame for the shortbed setup
the bleu truck becomes a toy truck huh : good reason to turbo it as would make it a fun dragtruck , there a few of those build allready done with good results (prolly need to add a rollbar to be legal on the track though as those ls engines respond pretty well to a turbo)
i like the way this guy did it , it mounts the turbo verry solidly and it doesnt taken a lot of work to get the plumbing made to fit :
ua-cam.com/video/CZxX2W7yXFo/v-deo.html
think youre would need the stiffer vavesprings a scavengepump some mild steel and silicone piping , a boostrefferenced fuelpressure regulator a wastegate and a ebay turbo
you allready have the cam hp tuner and bigger injectors
Truck came a long ways. Check out my channel I have pretty much this same truck that I made a shortbed using a crewcab 5'8" bed for the "cool" factor (at least I think so ha)
Any plans for a lq4 swap?
Nah, I'm not a big fan of them. Mainly because they're too popular. Everyone wanting one makes me not want one. Plus I can make money selling them and just run a 5.3. You can get plenty of power out of the 5.3. Shoot, my blue C10 truck is a 5.3 and it's a blast to drive!
AGearHead4Life true enough...i guess it is different down in the states compared to Canada for the truck scene, alot of high dollar diesel builds And not alot of clean street trucks
yea, there's a lot of big diesel trucks here too, but a man will have to sell their house to try and keep building and fixing those. lol
AGearHead4Life hahaha yeah no doubt
The smog stuff is a 2000-2001 thing. Maybe 2002. If you need any help at all, hit me up. Cheers!
thanks brotha! Will do!
Time for an HP Tuner!
It opens up a whole new world of opportunities. you've just got to be a computer nerd to have the patience to learn it. Luckily I am somewhat of a nerd.
Great Vid, I also have a pair of 5.3 manifolds, I'm by sea world, my buddy has a really nice setup of led headlights on his 99 Silverado I can get the info for you if you need too just send me an email, looking forward for an upcoming video on the bigger front break upgrade cause that's what I need to do on my 2003 Silverado
Mando Rey I can tell you that the biggest brake upgrade will by from the hydroboost conversion, but the larger breaks will definitely help and look better. That and the SUV rear brake conversion. I believe those have dual piston Calipers.
Mando Rey I'd be interested is seeing your buddy's lights. Ive already got the LEDs for this truck and putting them in now. Huge difference!
Mando Rey I may hit you up on those manifolds to use as turbo manifolds on this truck down the road. I'm likely meeting tomorrow to with Rob tomorrow to pick up the driver Manifold.
AGearHead4Life
Just sent you an email
Don't chop it into a short bed. Trust me you will need a long bed from time to time
MrMSA90 Yea, I understand that, but I can't resist the craving to accomplish that type of project to check it off my list. I have already appreciated the room in the bed while hauling stuff.
Yeah you forgot to mention me for specifically doing nothing on this project 😳
ah man! Sorry about that! I'd like to thank Guillermo for all of his entertaining comments. lol
So aggressive strippers are better? Wink wink!!!!
LMAO!
haha