5 Years Later - It's Not a "new" Project, And Not a New Member Anymore!!!

[syborg tt]

I tried to convice Kenny but he said no way. Next project will bring back the dancing bed.

ps - you may have just given the "Stitch Bitch" an idea for his next project. He's alway's loved the Nissan Hardbody.



Where's the 26's and half-cab body drop and dancing bed?




:lol:


Sweet build up for sure. My first vehicle was a Nissan Hardbody that was lowered on 50 series tires (before big wheels were available of course...).

I always wanted to buy a wrecked/rolled early 90's twin-turbo 300ZX and use the drivetrain & motor with the truck body & frame. I was 17 with no money, a dad who I could convince to help me, and time to day dream.....

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your dime on track day :thumbsup:

[tjbruning]

I tried to convice Kenny but he said no way. Next project will bring back the dancing bed.

ps - you may have just given the "Stitch Bitch" an idea for his next project. He's alway's loved the Nissan Hardbody.


c'mon Kenny! dancing beds are hawt! Not sure who the "stitch bitch" is, but it would be a fun project.... :_paranoid :D

:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Not sure who the "stitch bitch" is, but it would be a fun project.... :_paranoid :D

:thumbsup:

Tracy is "Stitch Bitch" http://www.recoveryroomrodinteriors.com he got the nick name from Troy at Rad Rides.

he does some pretty good work.

[kennyd]

c'mon Kenny! dancing beds are hawt! Not sure who the "stitch bitch" is, but it would be a fun project.... :_paranoid :D

:thumbsup:


the funny part about this is my first build when i was 17 was a 73 chevy truck and yes it did have a tilt bed .

[TravisB]

WELCOME TO THE ASPHALT JUNGLE

:bow: :rofl:

the funny part about this is my first build when i was 17 was a 73 chevy truck and yes it did have a tilt bed .

[kennyd]

WELCOME TO THE ASPHALT JUNGLE

:bow: :rofl:



i know you want that on you truck ?

[TravisB]

i know you want that on you truck ?


I may put it on there..... LOL

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Every day it just a little bit closer to paint.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_07_KD_0.jpg

Them Parts - Them Parts

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_07_KD_1.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_07_KD_2.jpg

Hard to tell from this picture but this is in Intercooler Elbow in the Core Support

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_07_KD_3.jpg

Firewall is all smooth and looking pretty

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_07_KD_4.jpg

[badmatt]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[tjbruning]

lovin' the attention to detail on all aspects of the build. nice nice work :thumbsup:

[kennyd]

i hate body work !

[syborg tt]

i hate body work !

tell the truth you love it almost as much as you love wiring.

[kennyd]

i actually love to wire cars . but i am sick of primer and filler .

[whytry]

Sweet ride, I also like the attention to detail

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Heading back to the Spray Booth for one more coat of Primer

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Renderings/kd_log.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_KD_0.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_KD_1.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_KD_2.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_KD_3.jpg

[syborg tt]

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_KD_4.jpg

You can almost see it in Color.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_KD_5.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_KD_6.jpg

[almcbri]

The truck looks great Marty. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Spent the day over at Rockford Racecraft sorting out ll of the misc stuff on the motor.

Trying to find a gasket for the motor has been fun to say the least.
Guy & Mike are working together to get the correct intake gaskets.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_RR_0.jpg

Cloyes Timing Cover - I just love this piece.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_RR_1.jpg

The last shot of the Jesels before they are hidden forever.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_RR_2.jpg

More misc Parts - Thanks Mike.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_RR_6.jpg

We put the motor all together so we could get a complete list of all of the ARP bolts
that we needed to order for the motor.
Not to worry it's just another call to Totally Stainless.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_12_RR_10.jpg

[deuce_454]

Nice.... (pics work now) straightest pickup ive ever heard of...

[syborg tt]

Nice.... (pics work now) straightest pickup ive ever heard of...

yep it is - can't wait to see it in person

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

Just as the title says "We've got Wood"!

Kenny sent the Grille & Front Cover off to get digitally Scanned.
What we ended up with are dimensionally correct "Wood Bucks" of all the opening.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_24_KD_0.jpg

All the parts laid out on the floor.
If you look at the grille piece you can see it has a concave shape

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_24_KD_1.jpg

My Favorite - The Front Cover opening.
Notice how the buck follows the curve of the Front cover.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_24_KD_4.jpg

This pictures shows the curve of the Wood a little better.
All of the parts were cut on a 4 Axis CNC machine.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_24_KD_5.jpg

Some Pretty cool work these guy's are doing.
I'm really getting excited to see this thing in color.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking Good Marty!!! Getting Closer! :D


Paul

[syborg tt]

Project JL Die Cast

Parked in front of the Super Market getting ready for Paint

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/JLSyclone/MVC_001S.jpg

Needed to go to the Fab shop for the Big Wheel conversion

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/JLSyclone/100_6040.jpg

We have paint

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/JLSyclone/100_6503.jpg

Looks like it need a little gas.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/JLSyclone/SyborgTT1.jpg

On the next version they are going to tuck the tires

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/JLSyclone/SyborgTT2.jpg

[Diognes56]

:lol: Nice.

David

[syborg tt]

I had to see what the truck would look like with paint on it.

[Blake Foster]

it's about time you got some paint on that MINI TRUCK!!!!:lol: :lol:

[black2002ls]

That is greatness my friend!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

That Is Just Gay ! Lol

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Marty,

You really need to spend some time with your family!

[68protouring454]

That Is Just Gay ! Lol
roflmao:hail:

[J2SpeedandCustom]

That Is Just Gay ! Lol

Your just jealous he has a minature of his mini-truck...:lol:

[syborg tt]

Marty,

You really need to spend some time with your family!

yes i do

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Guy has been busy working on the getting the turbo's & Wastegates coated.
He offers Ceramic/Metallic Hi Temp Coating that is done in house.

Turbo's stripped and getting ready.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_17_RR_0.jpg

Since this is part Show Truck / Driver.
Guy wanted to make sure the Exhaust housings looked good,
so some extra time was spent cleaning them up.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_17_RR_1.jpg

You can see the before and after pictures of the Wastegate.
Plenty of time was spent on the wastegates cleaning them up.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_18_RR_0.jpg

Step one - The Hi Temp coating has been applied to the exhaust housings.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_21_RR_0.jpg

and the Wastegate.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_21_RR_1.jpg

[syborg tt]

Now the fun part - polishing up the exhaust housing.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_21_RR_2.jpg

It's getting there - much better then the original rusty version.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_01_21_RR_4.jpg

almost looks like a butt if you ask me.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_06_RR_1.jpg

It's really good working with a shop that does hi temp coatings in house.

They also coat piston domes, combustion chambers, valves, and do dry film coatings on pistons and bearings,
and even do special coatings on interior surfaces of blocks to aid in oil drainback and heat dissipation.
Currently they are working on a special anti friction coating using Tungsten disulfide.
These guys are serious when it comes to this coating stuff!

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Well, Kenny's back at it.
We took some time off while we were waiting for a new gift from Goodmark Industries.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Renderings/Goodmark_Logo.jpg

www.goodmarkindustries.com

So as you can see we received this giant box with a new ...........

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_14_KD_0.jpg

........ Steel Cowl Induction Hood.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_14_KD_1.jpg

There will be plenty modifications made to this hood so make sure you keep coming back to see what we have planned.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_14_KD_2.jpg

[syborg tt]

Kenny & Travis also started making sure the body of the truck was ready for paint.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_18_KD_0.jpg

There attention to detail is way over the top.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_18_KD_1.jpg

Once again I want to Thank Goodmark Industries for seeing our project and wanting to be part of it.
I look forward to working with them on all my future projects.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Hurry up:lol:

[syborg tt]

Hurry up:lol:


trouble maker :yes:

[notorious1970]

Originally Posted by TRACY WEAVER
Hurry up


trouble maker

Ours may be ready for interior before yours! Get crackin. haha

Seriously it looks really good. What color??? Or did i miss that post?
-derek

[badmatt]

Looks good marty! I think I found a colour for the truck. too!

[syborg tt]

Ours may be ready for interior before yours! Get crackin. haha

Seriously it looks really good. What color??? Or did i miss that post?
-derek

We have two base colors picked - now we just have to choose one.

[syborg tt]

Your just jealous he has a minature of his mini-truck...:lol:

Congrads on the ink in Super Rod

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Congrads on the ink in Super Rod

Thanks!

I thought you were going to paint it heavy gold flake? Isn't that a favorite color for mini-trucks??? Oh yeah don't forget the custom billet curb feelers...:lol:

[Payton King]

the "bass boat" treatment on a truck. Maybe you could get Mercury or Evinrude as a sponsor and have their name on the side. LOL

On a more serious note, still love your truck as I have said more than once. Did you mention what color it was going to be?

[syborg tt]

the "bass boat" treatment on a truck. Maybe you could get Mercury or Evinrude as a sponsor and have their name on the side. LOL

Not sure if Bob Thrash does that kind of Work - I'll ask him this weekend

On a more serious note, still love your truck as I have said more than once. Did you mention what color it was going to be?

Okay were down to two colors maybe three for the bottom half of the truck

PPG Smoke Silver and the other is a porsche silver ( can't remember the name )

[syborg tt]

Oh yeah don't forget the custom billet curb feelers...:lol:

I'll put curb feelers on mine if you put them on yours :unibrow:

[GMracer]

looking good, what size shockwaves you running out back with how much travel? and does the panhard end up being above the frame aired out? Love the attention to detail I need to post up my build soon.

[syborg tt]

looking good, what size shockwaves you running out back with how much travel? and does the panhard end up being above the frame aired out? Love the attention to detail I need to post up my build soon.


Wow - man that was a long time ago on the Shock Wave's. I would have to look to see if i have the part number.

From memory they were Ride Height 18" but i could be wrong.

Panhard Bar above the frame - hard to give you an answer since the frame has been moved way up in the rear. If you asking will it hit the bed floor - nope it will clear.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

I'll put curb feelers on mine if you put them on yours :unibrow:

I was drawing up a set for the Galaxie the other day do you want me to email the pics to you??? :unibrow:

[GMracer]

Just curious in how much travel you are getting out back, assuming you don't lay down on the frame. The pan hard yea just curious if it'd hit the bed floor.

[TravisB]

Just curious in how much travel you are getting out back, assuming you don't lay down on the frame. The pan hard yea just curious if it'd hit the bed floor.


martys bed floor has been rasied and is all fabbed sheet metal.

[syborg tt]

Just curious in how much travel you are getting out back, assuming you don't lay down on the frame. The pan hard yea just curious if it'd hit the bed floor.

The goal with the truck is not to lay frame. We set the truck at 4.5" ride height and that is pretty much how were going to show and drive the truck. No reason to put in the weads.

[syborg tt]

I was drawing up a set for the Galaxie the other day do you want me to email the pics to you??? :unibrow:

just post them in the thread. I am sure other people would be interested in them.

[syborg tt]

It's Tuesday and I'm pumped

Kenny Busted his ars this weekend and the truck is now ready for paint.

The GMC has been removed from the grille - Sorry GM

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_24_KD_0.jpg

The new Goodmark hood is on the truck.
The billet Hood Pins are mounted and look sweet.
www.hoodpins.net

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_24_KD_1.jpg

Kenny wasn't happy with the gap between the bumper and the tailgate
From the Factory it's well over and Inch.
You won't believe what it took to get the tailgate this close to the bumper.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_24_KD_2.jpg

The Intercooler opening has been finished off.
Also the factory support has been glassed into the front cover.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_24_KD_3.jpg


Getting ready to get loaded and headed over to get the Line-X.
Won't be long till you see the color.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_24_KD_4.jpg

I can't say enough good words about Kenny and his shop and I look forward to working with him on all of my future projects.

[61Bubbletop]

Looks great Marty!....Will definitely be a unique vehicle when finished:thumbsup: :woot:

[Diognes56]

Can't wait to see it in color :thumbsup: .

David

[syborg tt]

Good Evening all,

Yep it's late and I owe everyone and Update.
I'm almost finished with the basement so soon I'll be back to regular updates.

Guy at Rockford Racecraft took care of having the Intake Hat extended all the way back.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_26_RR_0.jpg

The goal is to hide the plumbing from view without making an engine cover.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_26_RR_2.jpg

Man is the polisher going to have fun with this. Should look really nice once it's done.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_26_RR_1.jpg

I almost forgot - I really should post some painted truck pictures

[oorange67]

Your truck is sick, can't wait to see the finished project.......

[SpeedRacer]

I almost forgot - I really should post some painted truck pictures

It's painted??? Can't wait to see it :theresa:

[ccracin]

Good Evening all,

Yep it's late and I owe everyone and Update.
I'm almost finished with the basement so soon I'll be back to regular updates.


You're finishing your basement too! Now your pissing me off. LOL I am doing my basement as well, and it seems I have no time for anything else. Where can I get one of those watches with 30 hours in a day? The trucks looking great, let's see some paint!

[Garage Dog 65]

The goal is to hide the plumbing from view without making an engine cover.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_26_RR_2.jpg

Awesome idea and well executed ! That motor will look killer :thumbsup:

Got paint !!! Congrats !

[syborg tt]

Got paint !!! Congrats !

I am going to try to post some pics tonight. It looks really awesome.

[deuce_454]

hey marty.. i just saw this on and immediately thought of you. its a cheap upgrade worth thinking about for your ride... http://www.turbomalibu.com/ click the "dual fuel system". its alittle redneck engineering but its sooo simple and automatically switches from 89 or 93 octane to 116 octan under boost

http://www.turbomalibu.com/videos/dualdemo1.WMV

since the injectors are pull to ground both sets are wired to the ecm, and the power is switched from one set of incjetors to another.. allowing higher boost... (remember to turn on the 116 octane fuelpump at a lower boost setting;-) ) just somthing to considder

you could even run methanol on the second set, just by running proportionately larger injectors and adjusting fuelpressure so both fuelsystems deliver furl coresponding o the oxygen in the chamber... the same map should work for both...


sorry for the sidetrack... now for some paint pictures please

[Garage Dog 65]

Unbelievably simple solution for all you power adder guys !

Thx for the link !!

[syborg tt]

That's really an interesting set up looks like more stuff to read about after work tonight.

Just and Update - After kenny gets all of his stuff down it's heading over to Rad Rides for a E-85 Flex Fuel Conversion.

hey marty.. i just saw this on and immediately thought of you. its a cheap upgrade worth thinking about for your ride... http://www.turbomalibu.com/ click the "dual fuel system". its alittle redneck engineering but its sooo simple and automatically switches from 89 or 93 octane to 116 octan under boost

http://www.turbomalibu.com/videos/dualdemo1.WMV

since the injectors are pull to ground both sets are wires to the ecm, and the power is switched from one set of incjetors to another.. allowing higher boost... just somthing to considder

you could even run methanol on the second set, just by running proportionately larger injectors and adjusting fuelpressure so both fuelsystems deliver furl coresponding o the oxygen in the chamber... the same map should work for both...


sorry for the sidetrack... now for some paint pictures please

[black2002ls]

is that sunset orange?

[syborg tt]

Okay, so before I post up paint pics today ( ps - Kenny took the pics ). Here is a list of modification to the body modifications that we did prior to paint. The body mods tasks were done by myself, Comp Fab, Kenny Davis Hot Rods, VFN Fiberglass, Rick "Opie" Waller & Scott Husner from Syclone-Typhoon.com. It took alot of work by some great people to get us to this point and it was worth it.


Most of these modification no one would every notice.

Front Clip Modifications

Grille
-- Factory Grille slots - removed and replaced with custom mesh
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck

Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Fender Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( widend to match fender )
-- Mounting hardware replaced with direct mount to bed side

Front Cover
-- Molded in Fiberglass

-- Intercooler Opening cut into lower portion of front cover
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
-- Grille installed on the rear of opening

-- Driving Lights removed and now used for Air Intake Ducts
-- Opening Scanned & Digitized to create a wood buck
-- Mesh grille Hammer Formed around wood buck
-- Grille installed on the rear of opening

Core Support
-- Forward mounted AC Condensor
-- Intercooler mounted thru lower Portion of Core Support
-- Horizontal Cross brace ( Twin Tube design to match back Half chassis )
-- Radiator mounted on Welnuts to absorb vibration and prevent fatigue ( access holes on front of support )

-- Straightened
-- Factory Vertical lip removed to smooth the top
-- Support frame boxed to add rigidity

-- Intercooler Elbow mounted thru support

-- Overflow bottle hidden above intercooler
-- PS Resivoir Mounted on custom mounts
-- Relief cut into lower portion of core support to allow removal of air cleaner lids

Fenders
-- All Spot welds metal filled
-- Under hood Lip smoothed at Core Support
-- Inner Fender Structure filled & smoothed
-- Inner Fender Lip Rolled and drill holes filled
-- Billet Hood Hinges

Hood
-- Custom Twin Scoop Cowl Induction Hood
-- Factory Bracing removed
-- Billet Hood Pins & Skuff plates ( pins act as hood level adjuster

Fenders
-- Lips rolled and smoothed
-- Inner structure cut and raised 2 1/2" to allow wheel clearence

Inner Fenders
-- Custom made to allow full turning radius
-- Multiple mounting points on Firewall and Fender


Cab Modifiactions
Wiper Cowl
-- Straightend to match firewall
-- Specialty Power Window mounted for Future use

Firewall
-- Set back 2.5" to gain more engine bay ( allow for better turbo placement )
-- Exhaust reliefs cut into firewall
-- Wheel tub reliefs cut into firewall

Floor
-- Transmission Tunnel raised to allow clearence for 4l80 Transmission
-- Front Body Mounts boxed and braced to add rigidity for Roll Bar mount

Roll Cage
-- 8 Point Cage ( 6 Point inside cab )
-- Cage has alignment bolts that "Positions" Cab on the chassis

Doors
-- Welded hinges removed and replaced with Adjustable hinges on "A" Pillar
-- Welded hinges removed and replaced with Adjustable hinges on Doors
-- Door handles & locks shaved ( AVS Door Poppers Installed )

Misc
-- "A" Piller body line matched to Fender
-- "B" Piller widened at rear most corner to align with Bed
-- Amplifier Mounts installed on back of cab.


Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Rocker Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( lengthened 1/2" )
-- Rocker Cladding has bar stock molded in to aid in straightness
-- Mounting hardware replaced with direct mount to bed side


Bed Modifiactions

Bed Side
-- Bed Moved 3/4" forward to tighten up gap to cab
-- Front of Bed Cut and pulled out to match with of "B" Pillar
-- Flattened to be horrizontal accross the top
-- Cut at Tailgate to align verticle side
-- Bed Sides Flared to Gain clearence
-- Inner Fender Structure filled & smoothed
-- Fender Lip Rolled Smooth and drill holes filled


Sonoma GT Ground Effects
-- Bed Side Rocker Cladding molded in Fiberglass ( lengthened 1/2" )
-- Bed Side Rocker Cladding relief cut in for Exhaust Exit
-- Rear Corners molded in Fiberglass ( widened at Rear most corner to align with bed corner )

Wheel Tubs
-- Removed and Boxed to allow clearence for 30.5" tire
-- Inner bed side contoured to match frame ( allows frame to be seen )
-- Tubs to be panel Bonded to bed Sides

Bed Floor
-- Raised to clear rear suspension
-- Sub woofer enclosure on D-Side of Bed
-- Dual Battery enclosure on P-Side of Bed
-- Smoothed by tailgate area
-- Fuel Cell Access in Bed

Tailgate
-- Skinned for a smooth look
-- Handle Relocated to inside of bed
-- Lower Part of tailgate straigtened
-- New Style Hinges

Rear Bumper Cover
-- Bumper "J" Cut to allow gate to open past bumper
-- Cover molded in Fiberglass
-- Cover widened 1/2" on each side to match with of Tailgate


Misc.
-- Belly Pan to hide fuel cell
-- Wheel tub tied into belly pan
-- Billet Bed Shims machined to allow for perfect fit

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

So talked to Kenny early Saturday Morning let's say 7am and he said he was going to paint all day.
Well at 6pm he sent me these pictures -- Kenny is the man is my book.

Now all we have to do is teach him how to take a picture.
Not to worry i may have a solution.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_01_KD_0.jpg

Yep it's a really tough color to photograph especially in a paint booth.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_01_KD_1.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_01_KD_2.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_01_KD_3.jpg

Possible picture Solution ;-)

We should have some really good, no I mean great pictures of the truck in the next week or so.
Why - because Josh Mishler is actually going to take pictures of the truck.

Yep he's the Man - the Camera Man

If you've read any magazine lately you've seen his work.
http://www.juxtaposedmachines.com/

[GHOSTDANCER]

:hail: :hail: :cheers:

[Jr]

The mini-truck is looking good

[syborg tt]

The mini-truck is looking good

brutal dude - just brutal

[slownova]

what color is that?

[syborg tt]

what color is that?

It's a silver with some Champaign in it.

[slownova]

sweet. can't wait to see it all done.

[comp-spec]

nice work ...awesome build on this :thumbsup:

[customcam]

Wow looking good Marty u must be vvvery happy
how many mods man wow
Love the paint kenny

[Musclerodz]

Finish date? Should be on the down hill slide from here.

Mike

[syborg tt]

Finish date? Should be on the down hill slide from here.

Mike

Hi Mike,

Finish date - well it has to be done for Sema but our goal is Havoc Nationals and some other show's this summer. But really why Rush now.

[badmatt]

Hi Mike,

Finish date - well it has to be done for Sema but our goal is Havoc Nationals and some other show's this summer. But really why Rush now.

http://www.cdezzz.com/pics/I%20got%20paint.wav

hehe

[syborg tt]

http://www.cdezzz.com/pics/I%20got%20paint.wav

hehe


matt you crack me up

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Last week Kenny took the bed over the Line-X Dealer.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_07_KD_1.jpg

The underside and topside have been sprayed for protection from road debris.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_07_KD_2.jpg

I was asked earlier what the little notches were for on the front of the bed.
These were put in to clear the hardware that attaches the rollbar legs to the cab.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_07_KD_3.jpg

Should have more pictures later in the week

[Ricochet]

Looks killer Marty. Been following your build for along time. Nice to see some color on it. As always Kenny did not disappoint!!

Brent

[HectorM52]

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_01_KD_0.jpg

Looks familiar.

Except yours is a bit smoother across the front (and inside the bed)...

http://s-seriesforum.com/albums/album272/Mvc_818f.jpg

I look forward to seeing it come together!!!

[syborg tt]

I got lucky and started with a brand new bed. I think from memory your color is more silver - this one leans more on the champaign side. lots of gold metalflake

Looks familiar.

Except yours is a bit smoother across the front (and inside the bed)...

http://s-seriesforum.com/albums/album272/Mvc_818f.jpg

I look forward to seeing it come together!!!

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

The Turbos are done and look really nice.
Both Guy and Precision Turbo really took care of me.

Guy & I started talking and we realized these Turbos have been shipped via UPS so many time it's just not right.
So here is a really long story -- see if you make it to the end.


So way back on June 25, 2004 I purchased custom Turbos from Precision Turbo.
www.precisionturbo.net www.rockfordracecraft.com

Precision Turbo shipped them to Rockford Racecraft. - 140miles

After Rockford Racecraft looked them over, he drove them to Competition Fabrication - 51 miles
www.compfab.com

When the truck was completed at Comp Fab they headed to my Shop - 54 miles

About 4 months later I loaded truck w/Turbos and headed to Recovery Room Interiors to meet Kenny - 601 miles
www.recoveryroomrodinteriors.com

Kenny Hauls truck, motor & those Turbos back to his Shop in Arkansas - 413 miles
www.kdhotrods.com

A short while later Kenny Ships Turbos back to my shop - 592 Miles
www.sportmachines.com

Then I ship Turbos to Rockford Racecraft so they could Polished and Hi-Temp all the surfaces of the Turbos. - 93 miles

Now here's were it gets fun ( if you've read this far )

In order to Hi Temp Coat the center section of the Turbo's you have to send the center section to Precision Turbo so they can take it apart - 144 miles

Precision Turbo - disassembles Center Section and Ships it back to Rockford Racecraft - 144 miles

Rockford Racecraft High temp coats the center section and then ships it back to Precision Turbo - 144 miles

Precision Turbo Reassembles the Center Section and ships them Back to Rockford Racecraft - 144 miles

Rockford Racecraft puts everything back together and then ships them to Kenny Davis - 617 miles
( really I hope this is there last Journey )

Now that's a lot of miles -- how many not sure it's late.

Okay so here are the Turbo's and yep there in the new bed on the new line-x liner.
Note the center section is officially Hi-Temp Coated Black

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_10_RR_0.jpg

The imperfections in the housing were tig welded prior to polishing.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_10_RR_3.jpg

Exhaust Housing were done in a silver finish.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_10_RR_4.jpg

Final Picture
yep - there they are sitting on that new line-x bed liner

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_10_RR_5.jpg

[tjbruning]

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Payton King]

And they have been around the block a time or two. I bet you have as much in shipping as they cost new. LOL

I can't wait to see this thing finished...I am sure your check book needs a break too. Just a fantastic project!

[syborg tt]

LOL - heck all of my checks have burn marks on them.

[badmatt]

cad plated bolts = TITS!

[syborg tt]

cad plated bolts = TITS!

yep there nice - however they are going to be removed and new Stainless Steel ARP 12 point bolts from "totally stainless" are being swapped onto the turbos.

So those bolts will go into my hardware collection

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Marty I hope you don't have any problems with the Precision turbos. Garrett pulled out of Precision "long story". So getting anything from them anymore is impossible.

But they look killer! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Marty I hope you don't have any problems with the Precision turbos. Garrett pulled out of Precision "long story". So getting anything from them anymore is impossible.

But they look killer! :thumbsup:


So far we haven't had any problems with Precision. They have turned around everything same day. I'd say there doing good by me.

[syborg tt]

Good Day all,

Where coming down to the end with the motor build.

However, we still have a couple little more problems that needed to be resolved.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_05_RR_0.jpg

The problems only gets worse when you put the valve cover on.
So the tube will have to be removed from the inside of the valve cover.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_05_RR_1.jpg

Once tube is removed the valve cover will leak oil.
To keep the oil from leaking we installed an O-ring under the ARP bolt.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_05_RR_3.jpg

Guy also had to remove a little material from the Rocker itself.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_06_RR_1.jpg


Plenty of updates to come this week.
So keep your eye's open.

[syborg tt]

Good Evening All,

I figured I would post the up pictures Sunday Night instead of Monday Morning.

I want to Thank the Guy's over at Line-X of Rogers Arkansas they did an outstanding job on the truck.
Line-X of NW Arkansas
2001 S 8th St
Rogers, AR 72758 ( 479.621.6262 )

The back of the cab has been coated since it will be exposed to the elements.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_10_KD_001.jpg

If your not an S10 guy you wouldn't notice how square the "B" pillar is.
It's hard to tell it's been modified.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_10_KD_002.jpg

Just a different view of the bed with the Turbo's testing out the bed liner.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_10_KD_003.jpg

More pictures to come this week.

[black2002ls]

Looking good Marty!

[RobG]

What color did you go with Marty ???

Looks like the platinum from House of Kolors to me.


Looks awesome !!!!

[syborg tt]

What color did you go with Marty ???

Looks like the platinum from House of Kolors to me.


Looks awesome !!!!


Thank you

Porsche Prosecco Met Silver

[syborg tt]

Hi All,

Okay it's not that late but I'm really tired.

Well, Kenny is at it again. He's not happy with a few spots on the truck so there back at it again.
Two things you will notice in the picture.
1. Primer on the new Standox paint
2. Standox is the Paint of choice for this project.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_22_KD_0.jpg

Yep back to the holding area and getting ready to hit the paint booth again.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_24_KD_0.jpg

Yep the Turbo's are temporarily off the new Line-X and back on the Motor
Didn't Rockford Racecraft do a nice job making those Turbo's shinny.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_24_KD_1.jpg

It's getting closer

[joe440]

That looks amazing:bow:

[tjbruning]

[homer voice]hmm.... turbos......:unibrow: [/homer voice]

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Looks good Marty and Kenny. That damn silver is a bugger I hate painting silver!!! Is Thrash still doing the graphics on the side?

[syborg tt]

Looks good Marty and Kenny. That damn silver is a bugger I hate painting silver!!! Is Thrash still doing the graphics on the side?

Thank you and yep Thrash is heading down this week.

[Garage Dog 65]

Excellent work Travis, Kenny and Marty ! It's gonna be a great finish guys.

:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Quick Update
Bob Thrash is down at Kenny's working on Dad's 57 and should be starting my truck later this week.

Paint Mask for the Logo's on the side of the truck.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_27_Bob_Thrash_008.jpg

Marco over at FinishMasters took care of us with some Glasurit Clear.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_01_Bob_Thrash_003.jpg

Yep, It's just sitting waiting for Bob.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_01_KD_0.jpg

I want to thank Bob for driving 600miles to Kenny's shop in Arkansas to work on my truck and Dad's 57.

He's been a blast to work with.

[email protected]

[customcam]

Nothing but the best working on your car Marty :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Nothing but the best working on your car Marty :thumbsup:

I've got my inspiration from Bob Johnson.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

No this is not a Decal this is paint

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_03_kd_001.jpg

[email protected]

[DOOM]

Good Morning All,

No this is not a Decal this is paint

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_03_kd_001.jpg

[email protected]

WOW!!!! it's perfect:wow:

[syborg tt]

WOW!!!! it's perfect:wow:

Travis called me and said he put more colors on it.

Man I can't wait to see more pictures

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_03_kd_002.jpg

[tgvettes]

we can't wait either :bow:

[syborg tt]

we can't wait either :bow:


http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_04_KD_001.jpg

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

LOOKS VERY NICE! I MISS YOU! YOU SHOULD COME VISIT!:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

LOOKS VERY NICE! I MISS YOU! YOU SHOULD COME VISIT!:thumbsup:

I miss ya man - very soon we are going to have to get together.

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

What Is The Next Show You Are Going To Be At?

[syborg tt]

What Is The Next Show You Are Going To Be At?


maybe Indy

[XcYZ]

That's sweet!

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_04_KD_001.jpg

[tjbruning]

teaser... :cool:

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_04_KD_001.jpg

[syborg tt]

teaser... :cool:

:unibrow: yep but i'm having fun

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I just thought I would share with you a couple pictures that Josh Mishler took of the truck when he was visiting the shop.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_25_Josh_Mishler_001.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_25_Josh_Mishler_002.jpg

[syborg tt]

Good Morning all,

The Motor is complete and almost ready to drop in the truck.

Guy at Rockford Racecraft handled all of the machine work and Engine Assembly.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_29_RR_004.jpg

Engine: 281 c.i Chevy Bowtie v6
Engine Fasteners: All Hardware on Motor is by ARP & Totally Stainless

Engine Block: 10185051 Cylinder Case
Oil Pump: Melling Oil Pump w/custom Pickup Tube
Oil Pan: Old School Moroso Oil Pan w/ 2 oil return Bungs
Dip Stick: Billet Specialties Shorty Stick

Crank Shaft: Crower Billet 3.50 Stroke w/Big Block Rod Journals
Balancer: ATI Super Dampener 6 3/8' Steel w/ARP Bolt & Washer
Crank Trigger: RPM Crank Trigger fabricated for this project, supplied by Race Proven Motors

Rods & Pistons: Oliver Connecting Rods w/JE Forged Piston 4.120 bore

Intake: Hand built Sheet Metal Intake by Hogan, supplied by Race Proven Motors
Thermostat Housing: 0-Degree Swivel Thermostat Housing by Billet Specialties

Cylinder Heads: Pontiac Racing Heads, supplied by Race Proven Motors
Head Gaskets: Cometic, Supplied by Race Proven Motors
Head Studs: ARP Bolts

Valve Train: Comp Series Shaft Mount Rockers & Offset Lifters by Jesel
Valve Covers: Sheet Metal Valve Covers, supplied by Race Proven Motors

Camshaft: Crane Cams Mechanical Roller, Grind Spec'd by John Meany
Timing Chain: Cloyes Hex-Adjust Timing Chain & 2 Piece Timing Cover, Supplied by Rockford Racecraft

Exhaust Manifolds: SS Twin Turbo Headers by Race Proven Motors. Reworked by Competition Fabrications,
Stainless Steel: Material supplied by Stainless Works and Burns Stainless
Turbos: Precision Turbo GT32 55E Turbo's, supplied by Rockford Racecraft
Wastage's: Innovative Mini-Gates, supplied by Race Proven Motors

Front Drive: Billet Specialties Tru Trac Serpentine


http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_29_RR_005.jpg

Yep, We are actually going to put it in the back of my Blazer.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_29_RR_009.jpg

Good thing GM put 4 Anchors points on the floor of a Blazer.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_29_RR_011.jpg

Just to Give you an Idea how small a v6 Engine is....

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_29_RR_013.jpg

[Aeroking]

very nice. :thumbsup:

[MarkM66]

maybe Indy

What show at Indy?

[syborg tt]

What show at Indy?

Looks more like Havoc 2008

Sat and Sun August 2 & 3 down in Bowing Green KY.

[syborg tt]

Hi All,

Kenny Back so the pictures aren't that good.

But at least we have pictures

Laying out the lines for the two tone

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_09_KD_001.jpg

Here is the better shot of the door graphics

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_09_KD_002.jpg

[syborg tt]

Good Evening all,

It looks like Bob Thrash & Kenny have been going at it all day.

Just a Quick teaser shot of the top color of the truck.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_10_KD_003.jpg

www.belltechcorp.com

[cousin]

I am one of Marty's friends and thought I would post a few pics from this weekend...


I drove down and met Marty, Kenny and Bob today, all I can say is quite the crew... I have been sworn to secrecy, about certian parts of the truck. Kenny and Bob were accomplishing some pretty cool stuff, while Marty and I played shop bitch at times...

Here are some pics of what I can share

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6027/image028ie3.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4118/image027bg6.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1816/image025us3.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7359/image024dp6.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8108/image023ey1.jpg




I am sure we will have a nice update come Monday, Marty took an ungodly amount of pictures.


I am really impressed with the quality of work Kenny can produce, considering the shop he has... I am sure Marty will fill everyone in on this a little.

[cousin]

Looks good Marty and Kenny. That damn silver is a bugger I hate painting silver!!! Is Thrash still doing the graphics on the side?

I disagree it's champagne

[kennyd]

I disagree it's champagne

now thats funny ( inside joke )

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Okay everyone wants to see some pictures.
So here Goes.

Were going to back Pedal just a little bit.
Quick Picture of Bob applying the Graphics to the doors.
Note the Safety Equipment - have to do things right (another inside joke)

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_03_KD_GT_4.jpg

Close Up of the Door Graphics - this was just the beginning.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_03_KD_GT_7.jpg

Quick shot of the Grille
So is that Silver or Champaign

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_6.jpg

The Original Concept was to create a Factory Prototype.
So in keeping with the Concept the Paint had to be applied like it would at the Manufacture.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_24.jpg

Keeping the details throughout the paint job.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_35.jpg

Still to be applied is the Satin Silver to the inside of the bed & Bed sides.
Watch for More updates this week.

[badmatt]

your a nut job :)

[notorious1970]

I love paint! Its gettin there...nice logos.
-derek

[Jr]

What a cute lil truck. J/K

The paint looks great. I like the factory idea.

Can we get more info on the camaro that was off to the side in the other pics?

David

[syborg tt]

What a cute lil truck. J/K

The paint looks great. I like the factory idea.

Can we get more info on the camaro that was off to the side in the other pics?

David


Thanks for the compliments on the mini-truck

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/KD-69-Camaro-ZL1/sema4.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/KD-69-Camaro-ZL1/sema5.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/KD-69-Camaro-ZL1/KD_HR_ZL1_1.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/KD-69-Camaro-ZL1/KD_HR_ZL1_13.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/KD-69-Camaro-ZL1/KD_HR_ZL1_25.jpg

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All or Evening if your still up,

I have got to get these guy's to stop using the bed for parts storage.
ps - neither Kenny or Bob sprayed this color.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_bob_thrash_36.jpg

Quick Picture of the hood

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_bob_thrash_58.jpg

www.cmu.edu/randyslecture

[syborg tt]

Good Morning,

Kenny & Bob laid out the two tone lines on the cab.
If your curious -- yes they within 1/32"
They have to be perfect for Bob.

Doing it right meant paint had to go into the door jams.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_48.jpg

At one time there was a weld Seam on the back of the cab.
We didn't care for how it looks so bye bye it goes

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_50.jpg

Getting some Color

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_59.jpg

What a Difference it makes to have the 2nd color on the truck.
Bob spent a couple hours looking at paint chips trying to get the right color "Red"

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_64.jpg

Time to pull the paper off and get it out of the booth.
Yep - that's Speedy on the left and Bob on the right.

Someone has to tell Kenny to lay off the Caffeine

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_72.jpg

www.cmu.edu/randyslecture

[syborg tt]

Good afternoon All,

Truck is out of the Booth and ready to get put back together

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_78.jpg

That would be Travis's *****en Dually on the left.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_81.jpg

Bob & Speedy hanging the fenders.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_88.jpg

Yep, 30 Seconds later the fender is hung.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_90.jpg

It's starting to look like a truck again.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_92.jpg

I bet you guy's really want to see what it looks like with fenders, hood & doors.

[dodge]

What is happening paint wise with the rear half of the chassis???Truck looks great so far:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

What is happening paint wise with the rear half of the chassis???Truck looks great so far:thumbsup:

Right now were going for the rust frame look. Once the paint is complete - Kenny "Speed Racer" is going to blow it apart and detail put on the Level Pro and then drop it off at the powder coaters.

[boonedog]

lets see some more pics you tease:unibrow:

[syborg tt]

Yet Another Update.

The two tone has been layed out and now it's time to work on the tailgate.

It's a fairly large & flat surface so it needs to be broken up just a little.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_bob_thrash_48.jpg

Placement of the Graphics is key.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_bob_thrash_49.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_bob_thrash_55.jpg

Soon you will see the finished product.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_bob_thrash_56.jpg

[badmatt]

WOW.........:unibrow:

[mdprovee]

What a great looking truck!!

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

So what does it look like outside in the Sunlight

I would say it Copper & Champaign, however Bob swears it's silver & red.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_70.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_80.jpg

[Jr]

Sunlight? I see clouds :burnout:

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Good Afternoon All,

So what does it look like outside in the Sunlight

I would say it Copper & Champaign, however Bob swears it's silver & red.



I don't know what truck your looking at but that's silver and red dude. :rolleyes: Looks killer Marty can't wait to see it at the sew shop.

[tony byram]

The truck is looking GREAT, but Im curious, what kind of plans do you have for the second gen? Any ideas at this time? Power plant; trans;wheels and tire sizes;etc? Thats really got my attention,. Tony

[syborg tt]

I don't know what truck your looking at but that's silver and red dude. :rolleyes: Looks killer Marty can't wait to see it at the sew shop.


you and Bob would get along great. :unibrow:

[syborg tt]

The truck is looking GREAT, but Im curious, what kind of plans do you have for the second gen? Any ideas at this time? Power plant; trans;wheels and tire sizes;etc? Thats really got my attention,. Tony

wow - lots of plans. The goal with the camaro is going to be make it a really nice driver.

LS3 w/ overdrive - paddle shift
tons of body mods
recovery room interior with OE style trim

bunch of DSE stuff
Full Air Ride Suspension

and it must have a back seat for the kids


http://syborgtwinturbo.com/camaro/camaroRSX_trailer.jpg

[syborg tt]

Hi All,

It's all about the little details that no one may ever notice.

This is how the bed gap looks on a Stock s10 -- Not so good.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/07_28_05_003.jpg

Sliding the bed forward you can solve the gap problem.
However, you will need to stiffen the chassis to prevent the bed from twisting and hitting the cab.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2005_07_05_15.jpg

Of Course this then leads to the next problem.
The bed is just a little wider then the cab.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2005_10_06_021.jpg

So off comes the bed.
Now it's time to drill out all of the spot welds that hold the bed sides on the truck

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2005_10_06_032.jpg

Just a close up of the fun that Dave had drilling spotwelds

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2005_10_06_033.jpg

[syborg tt]

It's not over yet - it's actually just beginning.
This is proof that you fix one problem and it just makes the other problems look worse.

You can see that the cab has an excessive curve to it - now that has got to get fixed.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2007_06_20_025.jpg

You can see that Kenny is hard it here.
This is proof that Kenny is an all around Builder.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2007_08_19_2.jpg

Time to start slinging some mud.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2007_11_15_0.jpg

The bed had to come off so you can see the work Kenny did on the "B" Pillars

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2007_11_25_KD_0.jpg

Now this is how it should have come from the factory

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2007_12_03_KD_0.jpg

[syborg tt]

Still not Satisfied

Somethings is really wrong with Kenny.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_02_18_KD_1.jpg

Time to put some paint on it and make sure it looks good.
Yep - this is just a test paint.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_03_29_KD_GT_0.jpg

Looks like they nailed it.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_91.jpg

Notice the Cab Union is Nice and Straight.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_bob_thrash_13.jpg

[black2002ls]

the attention to detail and overall greatness of this build makes me look at mine and wonder why I try!

[boonedog]

what are you guys working on now

[syborg tt]

what are you guys working on now

Bob is still working on the two / tri tone and the graphics on the truck

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

I bought a set of seat on Ebay.
The goal was to see how they would look in the truck.

So Opinions are welcome.
Yes, they are different heights - we just bought them for the frames.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_kd_1.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_13_kd_0.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_13_kd_4.jpg

So what do you all think

[GHOSTDANCER]

Good looking seats

[deuce_454]

i really like them... there is somthing cheap looking about the oem seats... i know yoryu are going for that OEM look and your interior is sweet... but i really like those seats you have in there...

[ccracin]

They're not bad looking seats, but I'm not a fan of seats you can see through the back window on a standard cab truck. I know that isn't the best for really driving, but I just don't like the look. I was thinking of building a removable upper section of the seat. You would have function while driving hard and looks when it is parked. JMO No matter what, it is going to be bad a$$.

[syborg tt]

They're not bad looking seats, but I'm not a fan of seats you can see through the back window on a standard cab truck. I know that isn't the best for really driving, but I just don't like the look. I was thinking of building a removable upper section of the seat. You would have function while driving hard and looks when it is parked. JMO No matter what, it is going to be bad a$$.


lol - Bob Johnson said he would whoop our ass if we used tall seats. I do like the idea of a removable head rest.

[black2002ls]

As long as the seats don't stand too tall its not that big of an eye sore. I've got a 3rd Gen and the factory seats are visible through the back glass. Just put some DARK tint back there and no one will know! Plus you keep the safety of the tall seat, not beating your head against the back glass in the event of a collision

[syborg tt]

The seats won't be any taller then the factory seats. If we cut them down below the window then they would be at my nipples and i'm short.

As long as the seats don't stand too tall its not that big of an eye sore. I've got a 3rd Gen and the factory seats are visible through the back glass. Just put some DARK tint back there and no one will know! Plus you keep the safety of the tall seat, not beating your head against the back glass in the event of a collision

[DriverzInc]

I like the "ebay style" post myself...

Seats are cool Marty, I agree with cutting them down way short so they are not taller than the bottom of the rear window. Truck is looking good! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

I like the "ebay style" post myself...

figured i would do something different. Thanks for noticing, I bet when you wife gets a hair cut you catch it and compliment her to.

[badmatt]

Looks really good marty! are thos JDM Knock off's ;)

who makes them?

[syborg tt]

Looks really good marty! are thos JDM Knock off's ;)

who makes them?


they are actually JDM seats that I bought off of ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140217009582&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:MOTORS:1123

I like the style of the seat and i'm really looking forward to what Tracy can do with them.

[badmatt]

they are actually JDM seats that I bought off of ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140217009582&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:MOTORS:1123

I like the style of the seat and i'm really looking forward to what Tracy can do with them.

SWEET! i thought they were a cheaper seat! how comfy are they now and material quality...? my truck needs some seats the stockers are tooooo big.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

As everyone know's i'm a big fan of Bell Tech.
I've used there stuff on all of my truck builds and it's worked out great each and every time.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/belltech_2.gif

Previously installed on the truck was there Sway Bar.
www.belltechcorp.com

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/BT_AntiSwaybars.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2006_12_09_001.jpg

When Precision Brakes built my front Brake Kit they used a generic Spindle.
The intention has always been to install Bell Tech Drop Spindles.

This is where I normally would insert a picture of the actual spindle they shipped me.
However, we all know Kenny's not good with the Camera so the guy's at Bell Tech sent me a nice image.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/BT_Spindle2100.jpg

I really happy to working with another great company and I look forward to working with them on future projects.

ps - don't worry I have 4 more posts sitting in the que

[syborg tt]

SWEET! i thought they were a cheaper seat! how comfy are they now and material quality...? my truck needs some seats the stockers are tooooo big.

actually they feel pretty good. However the fabric is very loose

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Yet, another modification that is so simple and may never be noticed.

From the Factory the body line on the "A" pillar was going in the wrong direction.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2006_03_03_031.jpg

It actually touched the corner of the fender and was about 3/4" up near the door.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2006_04_01_004.jpg

After a little metal work it looks stock.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_12_Bob_Thrash_21.jpg

It's all the little details that make the difference

[boonedog]

when we going to see some full body shots? :unibrow:

[syborg tt]

when we going to see some full body shots? :unibrow:


I am hoping by earlly next week. However the truck is already in pieces

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Okay I felt i needed to show off some of Bob's work on the truck.

The pictures can do all of the talking

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_23_KD_GT_0.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_27_KD_0.jpg

[ironworks]

Looks good Marty.

[slenning]

WOW Marty, I hadn't checked in a while. Looks great!!! Say, could you check with Kenny and see how them "furry" headers at sema cleaned up?? lol

Again, she's looking fantastic!

[syborg tt]

WOW Marty, I hadn't checked in a while. Looks great!!! Say, could you check with Kenny and see how them "furry" headers at sema cleaned up?? lol

Again, she's looking fantastic!

thanks you and there is no way i'm going to be asking him about the headers.

trust me - that makes him very cranky

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Still waiting for more pictures.
Might have them today

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_0.jpg

ps - this has no clear

[badmatt]

:hail:

[boonedog]

loookn good:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Looking great!! :thumbsup:

[Diognes56]

Looks great Marty :thumbsup: .

David

[deuce_454]

[Homer Simpson] Mmmmm pictures..must see more pictures! [/Homer Simpson]

i really like the combination of champagne and burnt orange by the way... :D

[syborg tt]

I am hoping to post some more pictures this week.

Kenny send me over 300 pictures and i'm trying to organize them so i can share them.

ps - he's getting better at picture taking

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

Bob wanted to see what the truck would look like with the wheels on.
So out comes the bucket and on goes a tire.

This is pretty close to ride Height.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_129.jpg

Now imagine the rocker extensions on it.
They lower the body panels another 4 1/2".

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_11_Bob_Thrash_130.jpg

[boonedog]

going to look bad a$$ cant wait.

[badmatt]

Marty can i haz the paint code for the copper colour? and maybe the silver :unibrow: :hail: :hail: :hail:

loks awesome I wish my truck would be as well thought out as yours is.

[tgvettes]

Can't wait to see this one all done.

Tonny

[T Bell]

That thing sux. If I were you I'd park it at my house. And leave the keys while you're at it. :unibrow: Seriously, great build and thanks for taking the time to basically create a web build book for other to learn from. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

That thing sux. If I were you I'd park it at my house. And leave the keys while you're at it. :unibrow: Seriously, great build and thanks for taking the time to basically create a web build book for other to learn from. :thumbsup:


Build Book - man i would love to have a build book done on this truck.

maybe i'll print one up. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

I can tell that these pictures don't do the paint work Justice.

You can actually start to tell what it's going to look like.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_21_KD_2.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_21_KD_3.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_21_KD_4.jpg

[DOOM]

The truck is just AWSOME!!!! :wow:

[badmatt]

Its Got Clear!

[NvrDun71]

Baddest S-Truck on the planet hands down..... :yes:

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Just a couple more pictures

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_23_kd_5.jpg

I just love this bed gap

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_23_kd_8.jpg

Tailgate with Clear

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_23_kd_10.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_23_kd_11.jpg

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon All,

Yep two updates in one week
Door Graphics are complete and look incredible.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_23_KD_12.jpg

Putting some color on the hood.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_24_KD_0.jpg

Side Shot.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_25_KD_6.jpg


Putting the final coat of clear on it with a little twist.
You will have to see the "fade" in person.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_28_KD_0.jpg

[radrambler]

marty

congrats on the progress....its turning out great....:thumbsup:

radrambler

[syborg tt]

marty

congrats on the progress....its turning out great....:thumbsup:

radrambler

thanks Rad - how's your project coming along ?

[syborg tt]

Good Afternoon,

Just a couple more pictures
If you look really close you can see the orange striping between the colors.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_2_001.jpg

Getting ready to go back into the paint booth.
I bet this truck has been in & out at least 20 times.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_4_001.jpg

You can actually see the orange pin striping in this picture that Bob did.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_5_001.jpg

Honestly, If you look really close you can see the orange pin striping.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_6_001.jpg

[radrambler]

marty

the last couple of days i sand blasted the rambler almost everywhere except the roof skin and door skins....and epoxy primed it.im trying to get the metal fab done so i can get color going on this thing.the front inner fenders have to be built from scratch and they are kickin my a$$ because of the way my tubing runs from the firewall to the frame.i think i got it figured out today . i dont have photoshop on my computer anymore so i cant resize pics and post them ...it just looks like it changed colors for the most part.i just got rid of all the old paint and some corrosion .so its not much to look at.i just want to put the damn car together... ya know ? im sure you know what i mean...
ill find a program to resize some pics and post this week

your truck is coming out great:thumbsup: keep posting

radrambler

[syborg tt]

i dont have photoshop on my computer anymore so i cant resize pics and post them

Thanks for the update on your car. I can't wait to see it .

go to http://www.hamrick.com/upg.html download the english version of vueprint. I think it's like $20.00 has really easy to use resize option.

ps - can't wait to see the updates on your rambler.

[radrambler]

thanks marty
that program is easy...i didnt understand how to get it going at first...

here is the ugly duckling


radrambler

[boonedog]

whens the frame getting coated marty or are you going to paint it?

[syborg tt]

doesn't look like an Ugly Duckling to me - it's starting to look awesome.

thanks marty
that program is easy...i didnt understand how to get it going at first...

here is the ugly duckling


radrambler

[syborg tt]

whens the frame getting coated marty or are you going to paint it?


should be at the powder coater in the next couple weeks.

[Ricochet]

Marty-

Truck is coming out amazing!! No surprise though with the talent you run around with. :thumbsup:

Brent

[kennyd]

should be at the powder coater in the next couple weeks.

in the powder coater as of today ! finally
thats the last part that needed fab work finished . now we finish painting little parts like the motor and trans

[syborg tt]

Quick Update -We have clear
I think I am going to send Kenny to Photography Class

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_9.jpg

A lot of hard work was done by all to get the truck to this point.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_10.jpg

You can see the fade in this picture.
The two silvers are the exact same color. However the fade starts below the gold stripe.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_29_KD_11.jpg

see i told you there was orange pin stripping

[Payton King]

Cyclone in existance! Really nice work and planning on this one. How far out are you on being completed?

[badmatt]

looks good marty,

can you send bob thresh over here to lay out the flat black? :P

[syborg tt]

looks good marty,

can you send bob thresh over here to lay out the flat black? :P

not a problem he travels all over the place

[tgvettes]

Can't wait to see this one all completed, it is going to be awesome Marty

Tonny

[syborg tt]

Can't wait to see this one all completed, it is going to be awesome Marty

Tonny

Thank you Tonny I can't wait either.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Last minute decision to smooth the Wiper Cowl.
Remember the truck has a remote wiper set up so we may have another wiper cowl with wiper holes
for the Power Tour next year.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_04_30_KD_3.jpg

Bad lighting but here is the only picture of the doors cleared.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_12_KD_4.jpg

The tailgate is complete and yep it's resting on the new bedliner.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_12_KD_14.jpg

I was asked for a close up of the tailgate graphics that showed the shadows that Bob does.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_12_KD_21.jpg

That's all for today.
More to come on Thursday.

[notorious1970]

Awesome door graphics. Are you going to Columbus?

[awr68]

Awesome paint work!!! :hail:

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Some of you may know we've been on the hunt for new seats for the truck.
Well, with a little direction from the BB forums (( nissan1995 )).

I looked at a bunch of vendors and found that Sparco had exactly what I was looking for.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Renderings/sparco.gif

I choose the Sparco Modena Suede Seat
www.sparcousa.com

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_22_Sparco_3.jpg

I called them and hooked up with Gabe he said they still had a few available.
This led to that and the seats are on there way to Kenny's.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_22_Sparco_4.jpg

My Favorite part of the seat is the back.
To bad it's there going in a pick up truck and you won't see the back.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_22_Sparco_5.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_22_Sparco_6.jpg

If you're looking for a set of seats you can e-mail
[email protected]
or
check there Ebay store
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/sparcomotorsports

[Ricochet]

Nice looking seats Marty! Everything about it is spot on. Color combo is striking and in typical Thrash fashion, the graphics look killer. :thumbsup:

Brent

[syborg tt]

Morning All,

Sorry, I'm a little late on the update this week I am in Florida with the Family.

Kenny has been busy working on the frame.

The before

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_28_KD_1.jpg

The After.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_28_KD_0.jpg

Our goal is to have the frame look smooth when you look into the engine bay.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_05_28_KD_2.jpg

www.kicker.com

[badmatt]

is that rust or copper? lol..

Looks awesome marty. i just ground out all my Factory welds and tigged the seam up and then just painted my frame with a base clear spray bomb. Im ghetto though. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Morning Matt,

It's actually bronze


is that rust or copper? lol..

Looks awesome marty. i just ground out all ym Factory welds and tigged the seam up and thne just painted my frame with a bas clear spray bomb. Im ghetto though. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Quick Update - The frame is back from the Powder Coater
So I thought I would share the one and only picture Kenny sent me.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_12_KD_Chassis_1.jpg

www.kicker.com

[badmatt]

SICK! just SICK!

[tjbruning]

almost done! week and half to go!
































































:D

[boonedog]

looks awesome, as to be expected with this project:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

looks awesome, as to be expected with this project:thumbsup:


thank you very much

[badmatt]

marty any updates?

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I've spent a lot of time trying to design the right sound System in the Cab of Syborg
and the good news is the Guy's at Kicker have stepped up and helped design a very simple yet effective system.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_07_06_kicker_001.jpg

Dan over in Kicker R & D selected all of the Compinents for the truck and I can't thank him enough.
I've learned that more isn't always better.


This amp that was choosen is the ZX550.3
It is a 3-Channel Amplifier with Class D 3rd Channel for Subwoofer(s)
w/Remote Bass Control (controls subwoofer channel only)

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_07_06_kicker_002_zx550_3.jpg

The Speaker are simple and should keep the Interior very Clean.
6-1/2" RS Series 2-Way Component System
1" Teteron elliptical dome tweeter with neodymium magnet

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_07_06_kicker_004_rs65_2.jpg

Of Course you need to have a little bass and Kicker has the perfect subwoofer for the small cab.
10" Shallow-Mount Subwoofer

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_07_06_kicker_005.jpg

Mounting Depth is only 4-3/16"
Yep, that's shallow - perfect for such a small cab.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_07_06_kicker_006.jpg

Also Included was a Complete Wiring kit which i really need to take a picture of.

[black2002ls]

Looking good Marty! Can't wait to see this thing come together!

[notorious1970]

Marty,

They hooked you up big time. That is going to sound great! Was this all "on the house."

When are you getting to columbus?
-derek

[syborg tt]

Marty,

They hooked you up big time. That is going to sound great! Was this all "on the house."

When are you getting to columbus?
-derek


Yep, All on the house. They are awesome guys' and I'm just happy they wanted to work with me.

Be at Columbus late Friday Night - Can't freak-n Wait to see the Nova and a bunch of Camaro's :rofl:

[jy211]

Yep, All on the house.

Must be nice. How do I get in on that circle! :D

[syborg tt]

Must be nice. How do I get in on that circle! :D

Spend a bunch of money.
Build something different
Promote the heck out of it.
and do your best to get the Magazine's to look at you.

almost forgot - Spend a bunch of money.

[DOOM]

:lol: :cheers: Spend a bunch of money.
Build something different
Promote the heck out of it.
and do your best to get the Magazine's to look at you.

almost forgot - Spend a bunch of money.

[syborg tt]

Good Evening All,

Okay were back from Columbus Good Guy's show, It was a blast.

2008 Good Guys Columbus Pics (http://garagescene.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=45)

So this is why the Monday Update is actually happening on Wednesday this week.

The Engine and Tranny have been painted.
I know the pictures stink - Travis took them with his cell phone.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_14_KD_001.jpg

Close up of the Bowler Tranny Painted
Yep, I Think Travis went to the Kenny Davis Photography School.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_14_KD_002.jpg

Rear Differential is painted and ready to go back in the Chassis.
However we need to order all of the chassis hardware from Totally Stainless.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_18_KD_0.jpg

Okay, It is very hard to tell the color from the above pictures.
But not to worry Kenny took the below Picture.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_18_KD_1.jpg

So you still can't figure out what color it is.

www.recoveryroominteriors.com

[badmatt]

looks good as always marty.... :)

[tjbruning]

Okay were back from Columbus Good Guy's show, It was a blast.

2008 Good Guys Columbus Pics (http://garagescene.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=45)

Nice work Marty! Not sure why I even brought my camera...

Truck is looking good too.... :thumbsup:

[HWY Nova]

That is the nicest mini-truck I've seen all day!

It was great meeting you at Columbus (I was with Rodger and John). I saw you walking, taking pictures, and said "That MUST be Marty!"........


--Eric

[syborg tt]

That is the nicest mini-truck I've seen all day!

It was great meeting you at Columbus (I was with Rodger and John). I saw you walking, taking pictures, and said "That MUST be Marty!"........


--Eric


Hi Eric,

So I like taking pictures, the funny thing is I seldon go back and look at them. I take way to many and I just don't have the time.

[black2002ls]

Hi Eric,

So I like taking pictures, the funny thing is I seldon go back and look at them. I take way to many and I just don't have the time.


I'm the same way when I go to a car show.

[HWY Nova]

Marty,

I was just kidding around with you when I mentioned the 'mini truck' comment..... I've been following your build for a long time now (2 years), and its looking great!

--Eric

[syborg tt]

I'm the same way when I go to a car show.

send me your pictures and I'll post them up on Garage Scene. Or better yet i'll give you a link to put them up.

[email protected]

[syborg tt]

Marty,

I was just kidding around with you when I mentioned the 'mini truck' comment..... I've been following your build for a long time now (2 years), and its looking great!

--Eric

LOL - Mini-Trucks doesn't bother me in the least.

Kenny is just upset that he no longer fits in the Mini-trucks and he's had to move up to the Big Trucks. I heard he was looking at the new F450 just for the extra room.

[65 347]

LOL - Mini-Trucks doesn't bother me in the least.


why not start a new term and call it a muscle truck

[syborg tt]

why not start a new term and call it a muscle truck

okay I'm good with that

so from now on it's not a mini-truck it's a muscle truck

[ccracin]

okay I'm good with that

so from now on it's not a mini-truck it's a muscle truck

Can I use the term as well? I like it!:thumbsup: It's hard telling people about the truck. It's a 68 Chevy, but???? Then I cobble something together from there.

Later,

[Jr]

okay I'm good with that

so from now on it's not a mini-truck it's a muscle truck

Ummm...yeah...that is not going to work. Everyone loves the term MINI truck...it's golden

Where are the Monday update pics?

[syborg tt]

Can I use the term as well? I like it!:thumbsup: It's hard telling people about the truck. It's a 68 Chevy, but???? Then I cobble something together from there.

Later,


sure go ahead i don't mind.

[syborg tt]

Ummm...yeah...that is not going to work. Everyone loves the term MINI truck...it's golden

Where are the Monday update pics?

I'm working on it right now

[tgvettes]

Marty,
You are keeping us on our tippy toes :D . Is it done yet????
:lateral:

Tonny

[syborg tt]

Marty,
You are keeping us on our tippy toes :D . Is it done yet????
:lateral:

Tonny

Nope - not done yet but it's getting there.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Just a Quick Update

A bunch of new parts showed up for the motor last week.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_19_RPM_003.jpg

Close up of the Fuel Block off Plate.
Yep, these are specific to the Chevy V6.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_19_RPM_012.jpg

Mike at Race Proven Motors (http://www.raceprovenmotors.com) has been working on a bunch of new projects.
One is there new Wastgate and here is what they came up with.

RPM 38mm Wastegate Specs:
Flows 92cfm @ .250" Lift (Outflows several competitors by over 18%)
100% stainless steel body -- Stainless steel valve
Nomex lined diaphram
6-14 psi base spring capability w/ variable adjustment screw

Available in Polished, Red, and Black
Complete Kit Includes:
(1) Wastegate assembly
(2) Mounting flanges
(2) Gaskets
(3) 1/8" NPT hose barb fitting

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2008_06_19_RPM_38mm_001.jpg

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So you ask is he ready to ship.
Not sure what do you think ?

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For purchasing / additional information :
www.raceprovenmotors.com (http://www.raceprovenmotors.com)
Price : $249 (http://www.theboostdepot.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=606&category_id=51&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26)