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

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I would like to introduce myself my name is Marty. I have been working on this project for the last couple years. This truck was supposed to be a daily driver as my other Syclone is one of the Ten trucks that Marlboro Cigarettes gave away in a contest in 1991.

I purchased a Sonoma GT so I could build it to drive. However with all projects they sometime start with good intentions and then end up on a completely different path.

Currently the truck is at the chassis shop having the complete back half redone so we can fit the new tires. 295 45 20. The chassis is going to be set at 6 1/4 in the rear and 5 3/4 in the front at it's lowest point. Front Suspension is by Air Ride and the rear suspension was hand fabricated by Dave at Competition Fabrication ( www.compfab.com ) . The rendering was done by Bob Thrash at Rad Rides by Troy. All of the other idea's have come from me. I have searched the Internet over the last four or five years studying everyone else builds and idea's. I have learned so much from Forums like this and the bad part is it has cost me so much money because I want to emulate most of the idea's that i've seen.


The build of this truck is broken down into 24 stages and I hope to have it completed for the 2010 Indy Good Guys.

Currently the truck mods include:
18 x 8 & 20 x 10 Billet Specialties Wheels
BF Goodrich KDW-2 Tires
Currie Aluminum 9"
Wilwood Disk Brakes
Vintage Air
Billet Specialties Serpentine System (wow is this a nice piece)
4.3l All Aluminum Twin Turbo V6
4L80E Transmission
Big Stuff 3 w/Trans Controller
8 Point Roll Cage
Recovered Factory Interior in Viper Leather and Suede

There are so many other mods that I can't even list them all.

here are a few pics.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2006_05_18_025.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334interior/187_8712_IMG.jpg

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2006_06_24_031.jpg

[T Bell]

I've always been abig fan of the Syclones & Typhoons. Looks like you have a wicked plan.

[907rs]

Welcome Marty! :) Cool project you have going on there. What performance/horsepower goals are you shooting for?

[syborg tt]

Welcome Marty! :) Cool project you have going on there. What performance/horsepower goals are you shooting for?


Thank you

We are shooting for 600hp @ 12lbs of boost. My goal is to make a dependable driver which will go the distance on the Power Tour. I want to have fun and not worry about breaking things.

[D Rock]

Looks good, plenty of room for the turbo setup. What size turbos are you using??

Nice truck :)

[907rs]

Thank you

We are shooting for 600hp @ 12lbs of boost. My goal is to make a dependable driver which will go the distance on the Power Tour. I want to have fun and not worry about breaking things.

Should be fun!

[XcYZ]

Welcome Marty, that's a cool project. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Looks good, plenty of room for the turbo setup. What size turbos are you using??

Nice truck :)

GTQ 32, 51 Trim, 58 Tangenal Exhaust Housing

[black2002ls]

awesome. i've got an 89 s-10 that i have in the works. i'd love to see some pictures of your rear suspension set up. im thinking more along the lines of a built 12 bolt tho. and a 6 liter LS1

[syborg tt]

awesome. i've got an 89 s-10 that i have in the works. i'd love to see some pictures of your rear suspension set up. im thinking more along the lines of a built 12 bolt tho. and a 6 liter LS1


Actaully there are two suspension that have been on this truck.

The first was set up for 315's however they looked way to small in the wheel opening.

The new suspension includes a new back half chassis which is still in the works. I have a couple pics

New Rear Suspension as of today
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_4944.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_4947.jpg

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Hi Marty. Welcome to the board. I had a red typhoney with a v-8, all chrome. Do you live in Chicago?

[syborg tt]

Hi Marty. Welcome to the board. I had a red typhoney with a v-8, all chrome. Do you live in Chicago?


Hay Teddy - yep it's me

How the heck are you - Man long time no talk.

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Give me your #. I need to talk to you. I got alot to fill you in on.

[jonny51]

Welcome Marty,sweet truck I like it alot.

[race-rodz]

i really like the subtle name change in the rendering..... very kool. im still looking for a real typhoon, for a driver.

[black2002ls]

looks like it is going to be an awesome set up. can't wait to see more

[Steve Chryssos]

Welcome to the club. Great looking truck. :thumbsup:

[BlazerSpeed]

how in the hell did i miss this thread?!! :cheering: damn man you have one helluva ride comming along there. the renderings look excellent. where at are you in the Chicago area?
DEREK

[syborg tt]

how in the hell did i miss this thread?!! :cheering: damn man you have one helluva ride comming along there. the renderings look excellent. where at are you in the Chicago area?
DEREK

Thanks for the compliments. I have more pics that i will try to post tommorow. Need to get some sleep tonight.

As far as location i'm in Downers Grove. I'll most likely be at the local cruise night tommorow (Friday) in the Red Syclone (Marlboro Edition).

[syborg tt]

okay a couple new pics

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/IMG_5575.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/IMG_5577.jpg

here it is with both wheels on the truck

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/IMG_5572.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/IMG_5586.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/IMG_5588.jpg

[syborg tt]

The rear chassis and suspension are finally taking shape. We are also looking to relocate the fuel cell to in front of the rear end and just below the bed lip.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_5789.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_5803.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_5805.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_5818.jpg

[syborg tt]

New Panhard Rod Mount - Man is this thing Beefy

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_6143.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_6147.jpg

I almost want to leave the bed floor open

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/IMG_6145.jpg

[syborg tt]

well the chassis is almost complete. Should be finished early next week.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_25_008.jpg

here is the new/finished transition between the stock frame and the tube frame

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_25_013.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_25_014.jpg

The very back of the frame - it should look very nice when you look under the truck all you will see is the rear end.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_25_018.jpg

[syborg tt]

Okay moving on to the Cab. We made the mock up side bar for the roll cage. It's the exact same curve as the rear part of the chassis. Were trying to keep the matching themes throught the entire trucks build.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_08_25_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_08_25_002.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_08_25_003.jpg

[syborg tt]

Wow - seats in the truck it's hard to believe. These aren't the actual seats that are going in the truck just and extra set that i have laying around. Which mean's there 4-sale with the door panels for $500.00

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_08_25_029.jpg

Okay moving on to the bed. We actually put the cladding on and it fits. However we are going to remake it fiberglass so i can make it perfect.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_08_18_001.jpg

Oooh the tailgate. Yep it say's Cheverolet -- Not a big deal just as we were planning on smoothing the gate.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_08_25_004.jpg

[race-rodz]

i heard a rumor on stangnet about the progress on your truck..... thanks for making the rest of us look bad :D


me likes... me likes lots. the fab work is absolutely top notch from what i see in the pics

[jonny51]

Nice work,keep those pics coming :thumbsup:

[907rs]

Looks good. You doing all of the fab work yourself, Marty?

[syborg tt]

Looks good. You doing all of the fab work yourself, Marty?

I wish it was me doing the fab work. I've got the idea's but unfortunately I don't have that level of skill welding. I have a theory that if you aren't confident in your welds then make sure you find someone that is.

I'm very good a packaging an idea and building it. I've broken the truck down into 23 stages and I / we have been building it in a sequence. It has made the build of this truck much easier. If anyone would like a copy of the build docs I would be more then happy to e-mail them a copy (( [email protected] )).

[syborg tt]

i heard a rumor on stangnet about the progress on your truck..... thanks for making the rest of us look bad :D


me likes... me likes lots. the fab work is absolutely top notch from what i see in the pics


I love that car over there. I can't wait to start a mustang. I am hoping that by the time i finish this project they will have the new RePop mustang body or cuda shell ready.

[USAZR1]

Nice to see another protrucker being built,Marty. What size rear tires are you shooting for? How big a wheel tub?

[syborg tt]

Nice to see another protrucker being built,Marty. What size rear tires are you shooting for? How big a wheel tub?


18 x 8 SLG20 Soft Lip Wheel -- 225/45 18 BFG KDW-2

20 x 10 SLG20 Soft Lip Wheel -- 295/45 20 BFG KDW-2

The tubs were hand made so i am not sure how big they actually are. The one thing i can say for sure is that they are very tall because the trucks sits only 4" off the ground.

[syborg tt]

Well the truck is finally back on the ground - Hard to believe. Did i mention that it even rolls and steers


This was the final piece that need to get added to the frame.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_31_043.jpg

Picture of the transition between the old frame and the new tube frame.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_31_046.jpg

yep it's low - 53" to the top of the roof

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_31_041.jpg

hay stop looking at my rearend

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_08_31_050.jpg

[syborg tt]

Here's my new Stainless Steel Exhaust from Stainless Work. Man is this stuff top quality and the prices are unbelievable

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2005_08_31_054.jpg

My new Mufflers

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2005_08_31_052.jpg

And even a flex Joint in stainless steel.

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/albums/Build/2005_08_31_055.jpg

[race-rodz]

yep it's low - 53" to the top of the roof




better work on that..... it aint too low untill the tires dont touch the ground

[syborg tt]

Okay couple more updates on the GT. It's actually starting to look like something.

Here is the new location of the Master Cylnder. We moved it up as to increase the pedal ratio to 7 to 1

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_09_15_024.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_09_15_025.jpg

It's hard to see in the picture but the rod is at the highest pedal position

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_09_15_029.jpg

[syborg tt]

Finished the welding of the roll bar. The rectangular brace in the center is bolted to the chassis.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_15_017.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_15_018.jpg

Soon to be new firewall mods, Going to make everything even and symetrical

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_09_15_032.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_09_15_033.jpg

[syborg tt]

Finished the welding of the roll bar. The rectangular brace in the center is bolted to the chassis.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_15_017.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_15_018.jpg

Soon to be new firewall mods, Going to make everything even and symetrical

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_09_15_032.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_09_15_033.jpg

[syborg tt]

Here's my new shaft - Thanks John. We should now have ample clearence for the headers

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2005_09_15_026.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2005_09_15_027.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2005_09_15_028.jpg

[syborg tt]

New Aluminum Trans pan from Bowler Transmission. WOW !!! is this thing huge

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/trans/2005_09_15_012.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/trans/2005_09_15_013.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/trans/2005_09_15_016.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/trans/2005_09_15_019.jpg

[TravisB]

Wow man nice work.......I love the dual rear fram rail set up.......you said 4 in off the ground? Is that with air in the bags?????? Very cool, nice pics

[syborg tt]

Wow man nice work.......I love the dual rear fram rail set up.......you said 4 in off the ground? Is that with air in the bags?????? Very cool, nice pics


It's actually 5.5 Ride Height and 3.75 deflated. I want to make sure that when i deflate it i don't kill anything under the truck.

[TravisB]

It's actually 5.5 Ride Height and 3.75 deflated. I want to make sure that when i deflate it i don't kill anything under the truck.


that is pretty conservative...but I understand why trust me, that nomad in the picture...the frame is already scratched and the car hasn't been shown yet! I have 89 pick up I drive everyday that is 2.5 off the ground static! hahaha but I don't mind dragging it! anyway truck looks killer man!

[syborg tt]

that is pretty conservative...but I understand why trust me, that nomad in the picture...the frame is already scratched and the car hasn't been shown yet! I have 89 pick up I drive everyday that is 2.5 off the ground static! hahaha but I don't mind dragging it! anyway truck looks killer man!

I was planning on 4" from the get go -- but I changed my mind to 5.5 because I plan to drive this thing on the 07 Power Tour. I already have one garage queen
(( http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=1819 )) and i'm not looking for another.

The other thing that I have going for me is the rear tires are 30.5" tall which will give it the illusion of being lower because the tires are so tall. The other part that will help with the lowered stance is the canvas black bed cover over a Champaign and Cherry Red paint. It all in how you trick the eye or that's at least what they tell me.

[TravisB]

I was planning on 4" from the get go -- but I changed my mind to 5.5 because I plan to drive this thing on the 07 Power Tour. I already have one garage queen
(( http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=1819 )) and i'm not looking for another.

The other thing that I have going for me is the rear tires are 30.5" tall which will give it the illusion of being lower because the tires are so tall. The other part that will help with the lowered stance is the canvas black bed cover over a Champaign and Cherry Red paint. It all in how you trick the eye or that's at least what they tell me.


Thats funny my daily driver truck is champagne and red.........
Ford FX
Dupount hot hues (Champagne Fizz)

[CAMAROBOY69]

That is one bad ass ride!! Great pics and the stance is perfect. :)

[MODO Innovations]

First welcome to the site. Second...WOW...that is a nice truck. As CAMAROBOY69 said perfect stance.

[syborg tt]

First welcome to the site. Second...WOW...that is a nice truck. As CAMAROBOY69 said perfect stance.


Thanks guy's for the kudo's on the stance. It took hour for me to get it right. I just hope it looks half as good when it's on the ground.

[almcbri]

great project. look forward to more updates

[syborg tt]

Okay for me these pics are better then Porn

First off I want to thank Laramie at Precison Brakes. He has been a great guy to work with and i can't tell you how happy i am with these pictures. I just can't wait to hold these monsters in my hands.

www.precisionbrakescompany.com

Here come's the teaser pics
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_09_21_001.jpg


The backside
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_09_21_002.jpg

Showing it all off
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_09_21_004.jpg

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Here are the latest pictures of the truck as of last night.

This is going to be the new location of the vintage Air heat and cool.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_22_002.jpg

The new Firewall - it's really going to look good.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_22_006.jpg

Side View

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_22_007.jpg

Close up view. This should make getting those tranny bolts out easy.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_22_008.jpg

[syborg tt]

What it looks like from inside the cab

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_22_013.jpg

You can see how much the firewall has been moved forward

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_22_018.jpg

A couple of new holes for the Door Hinges

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_22_022.jpg

[syborg tt]

Okay it's official, it looks like Larimie at Precision Brakes has convinced me to upgrade my rear brakes.

http://www.precisionbrakes.com/


what do you guy's think of this kit.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_09_26_325superlitekit.jpg

[TravisB]

Looks good......will compliment the fronts very nicely

[syborg tt]

Well the firewall is complete - turned out very nice

Pics of the bracing to support the new firewall

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_26_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_26_002.jpg

[syborg tt]

First piece of metal going on.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_26_003.jpg

The Almost Finished Product

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_003.jpg

[syborg tt]

You can see how the side seam was rolled over

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_005.jpg

This is the second to last piece that need to be installed

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_001.jpg

My favorite Part - You can see that the lower lip / seam was also removed

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_006.jpg

[syborg tt]

From the inside of the cab view

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_015.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_021.jpg

Never going to have problem getting to the trans bolts again

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_035.jpg

The end of the steering shaft has bend covered

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_037.jpg

This is the mock up Wilwood Master - My new one just came in today

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_29_039.jpg

[syborg tt]

10-01-05 Update -The cab is back on the frame.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_30_002.jpg


The dash is back in the truck and you can see the vintage air unit mounted behind the Radio/Ash Tray

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_09_30_003.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_10_01_003.jpg

The new Cab mounted Door hinge. This should help us get the door gap a little better.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_10_01_001.jpg

[syborg tt]

Here's the new Master Cylinder

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_10_01_012.jpg

Side Shot of the Firewall

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_10_01_018.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_10_01_020.jpg

[syborg tt]

Well my truck was kinda feeling like Bob a little in adequate.

http://www.enzyte.com/images/home_hl.gif

But the Good News is we found
www.precisionbrakescompany.com

http://www.precisionbrakescompany.com/precisionimages/header.jpg

Wow were they able to help.

I picked up the phone called them @ 1-866-992-7253

There first words to me were, we can help you with your little problem.

They said close your eye's and just trust us.

I said you promise it won't hurt.

They said nope we do this all the time.

I smiled.

[syborg tt]

This is what they sent me to help me with my little problem.
First was this Huge Rotor

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_001.jpg

Then this nice little bracket to help support me.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_002.jpg

They even gave me this nice little bag of hardware just in case

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_003.jpg

Plus a shinny new Hub

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_004.jpg

[syborg tt]

Then the big change I put it all together.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_005.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_006.jpg

Wait i almost forgot you need to protect yourself with these.

I heard they help you stop.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_007.jpg

Now this is what it's suppose to look like.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_06_019.jpg

So in the end i'm not sure if Enzyte will work for me, But i can tell you first hand that it worked miracles on my brakes.

[TravisB]

pretty impressive brake system....I will be interested to here how well it works!

[syborg tt]

Here are the rest of the updates from last week

You can see that the bed now lines up with the cab.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_10_06_023.jpg

Here is what we had to do to make it look nice.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_10_06_031.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_10_06_033.jpg

The New, New and finally New Motor Mounts

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_10_04_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_10_06_012.jpg

[syborg tt]

I just really like this picture

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_05_060.jpg

My new Throttle Cable

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_05_065.jpg

New Gas Pedal waiting to get attached

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_10_06_018.jpg

I almost forgot the truck is all together less the hood.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2005_10_06_016.jpg

[syborg tt]

pretty impressive brake system....I will be interested to here how well it works!


Hi Travis - me to but it looks like it's going to get it's maiden voyage on the 07 Power Tour

[TravisB]

Hi Travis - me to but it looks like it's going to get it's maiden voyage on the 07 Power Tour


your making pretty good progress do you think it will take that long to complete?

[syborg tt]

My Goal is to have it complete by the 07 Power Tour.

I should have it back at my home shop around Dec/Jan. I will have about a month to finish up some loose ends on the truck. I want to get everything attached to the frame that need to be there. Once that is complete I plan to strip it down and take the frame, tailgate, core support and Cab to Detroit to have it Acid Dipped and E-Coated.


Once that is complete it's off to the painter and powder coater.

But we all know how thing go when your building a car.

[syborg tt]

Okay i'm been a slacker posting pics lately.

here is the 10-21-05 Update


Bye Bye Fuel Door

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_10_22_006.jpg

New Elbow's for the Turbo's - Trying to bring them in closer to the Engine

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_21_007.jpg

With the new Brake Set Up - we've gained almost an 1 1/4" of extra back spacing

[CENTER]http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_10_22_002.jpg

Gotta Have a String - It makes it look like we know what we are doing

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_22_008.jpg

Yep, That string really Works

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_22_012.jpg

[syborg tt]

A Close Up of the new Hi Temp Silicone Connections

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_22_014.jpg

There's a Bed Cover - Wait till you see the Custom Material

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_10_22_020.jpg

New Home for the Battery

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/electrical/2005_10_22_022.jpg

See I told you the String would work

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_22_009.jpg[/CENTER]

[syborg tt]

Finally last weeks Update 10-27-05

Need to keep the wastegate quiet

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_001.jpg

The engine bay is starting to fill up

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_006.jpg

Side Shot of the Downpipe

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_007.jpg

Drivers Side View

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_009.jpg

[syborg tt]

Blow Off Valve & a plug for Hi Temp Silicone

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_011.jpg

Wastage's - Yep there in perfect alignment with the other accessories

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_012.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_013.jpg

The Throttle cable is going back into the firewall

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_022.jpg

[syborg tt]

The full Monte - Well Almost

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_10_27_023.jpg

And the most important Part "the Brakes" are on and look Awesome
Thanks Laramie

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_27_025.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_10_27_028.jpg

[syborg tt]

The engine bay is actually starting to fill up

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_11_10_036.jpg


http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2005_11_12_029.jpg

[syborg tt]

The Exhaust is almost complete

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_09_004.jpg


http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_09_005.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_12_013.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_12_015.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_12_024.jpg

[syborg tt]

I'm still waiting for one final piece for the exhaust to complete the system.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_12_009.jpg

The Throttle cable has been routed and mounted to the pedal.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_11_10_044.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2005_11_10_046.jpg

[syborg tt]

The new Beltech Swar - this solved some of my clearence problems

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2005_11_12_010.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2005_11_12_012.jpg

Trans Cooler is mounted and resting in it's new Home

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/trans/2005_11_12_017.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/trans/2005_11_12_021.jpg

I hope this is the final / final time we get to play with this really cool tool. It has been awesome to have while we are waiting for the wheels. With this tool we can turn the wheel thru it's range and see what are clearence issue's my be.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_11_10_041.jpg

That's it for this week

[syborg tt]

11-19-05 Update

Well not much to talk about this week. I had to special order some parts so we were in a holding pattern.

Here's the new flanges for the mufflers. Just in case i want to pull the muffler off.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_19_001.jpg

And that special order part - the new exhaust tip that will exit out the side of the truck

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_19_002.jpg

side view

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_19_003.jpg


Here's a great picture of the stock frame to the tube frame transition. Rick "Opie" Waller had a lot to do with the look of this transition. I think his idea worked well.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_11_19_011.jpg

[black2002ls]

I havn't really been in the forum since this was originally posted...but that is gonna be one SICK truck. I need to go back and look through the whole thread. I don't have the time right now. But I'm sure when I get to it I will have plenty of questions. I'm working on an 02. It is my daily, but I do a little here and there.

[Kendall Burleson]

:willy: That truck will be a awesome machine for the street will you take it on a power tour? are you going to show it.

Kendall

[syborg tt]

:willy: That truck will be a awesome machine for the street will you take it on a power tour? are you going to show it.

Kendall


The Schedule plan at this time is

07 Detroit Autorama
07 S-Series Nationals
07 Power Tour
07 Syclone Typhoon Nationals
07 Car Craft Nationals
07 Sema - Drive from Chicago to Sema

[Fluid Power]

Sweet truck, awesome fab work.

Where did you buy the SS oval pipe for the exhaust? Was that from Stainless Works as well?

Thanks!

Darren

[syborg tt]

Sweet truck, awesome fab work.

Where did you buy the SS oval pipe for the exhaust? Was that from Stainless Works as well?

Thanks!

Darren


yep - everything is from Stainless Works - Great Guy's to work with

[drmrman]

Absolutely STUNNING Noma! Im on the s10forums.com boards as well because I own a dime and I have seen a fair share of nice nomas but NOTHING! on this level of perfection! I cant wait to see the finished product! Its going to be low! fast! and beautiful!

BTW I really like your bag system! Its very simple! I like it!

*subscribed*!

drmrman

[syborg tt]

thanks for the compliments.

I have good news i am heading over to Billet Speicalties this morning to pick up my wheels. Well Actually only 3 of them.

[XcYZ]

It's going to be sick. :thumbsup:

www.lateral-g.net/members/syborgtt

[907rs]

I've always like that truck. The extent of fab work is just short of amazing.

[syborg tt]

Well I've finally ordered my Wheels and I am shocked how Fast they turned this order into a reality. Kevin over at Billet Specialties really took care of me.

Here is the new wheel

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_02_001.jpg

You can see that they haven't welded the back side yet. I want to make sure they are perfect

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_02_004.jpg

here is the big wheel for the back 20 x 10

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_02_006.jpg

You can see the massive wheel lip on the rear
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_02_007.jpg

[907rs]

Sweet Marty! :cool: I like those....... A lot!!

[drmrman]

I love it! *Perfection*!

drmrman

[TravisB]

you and Troy are the only ones I have ever seen wiht unwelded rim shells.....thats cool that troy is hooking you up like that! I assume there be a test fit then final weld??????

we have tried to get unwelded wheel blamks from several wheel companies to no avail....... :hail:

[syborg tt]

you and Troy are the only ones I have ever seen wiht unwelded rim shells.....thats cool that troy is hooking you up like that! I assume there be a test fit then final weld??????

we have tried to get unwelded wheel blamks from several wheel companies to no avail....... :hail:


I learned long ago it's not what you know it's who you know. I can't tell you how much i appreciate Troy's help and Billet Speciaties help with these wheels. The good thing is the Billet Specialties is only 15 minutes from my office.

[TravisB]

good thing is the Billet Specialties is only 15 minutes from my office.


I could see how that would be very nice.....

[syborg tt]

12-03-05 Update

Dave mounted the air system while I was on Vacation and it looks exactly like I wanted to look.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_12_03_049.jpg

It's mounted on a tubular chassis so it will remain on the chassis when the cab and the bed are removed

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_12_03_054.jpg

Here is the top view

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/chassis/2005_12_03_076.jpg

[syborg tt]

You can see my idea for the bed and I couldn't be happier with it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_03_064.jpg

This is the frame work that will support the new bed floor.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_03_075.jpg

[syborg tt]

Brakes - What can i say. Precisions Brakes did and awesome job on them. This is the final front brake caliper and it is an exact match for the rear caliper something we need it we are going to show the truck.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_12_03_001.jpg

Rear Brakes going on.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_12_03_014.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_12_03_023.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2005_12_03_020.jpg

[syborg tt]

The exhaust is almost finished all we need to do is cut the end of the tailpipe.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_12_03_029.jpg

You can see the transition from the round to oval tailpipe. I think Dave did and incredible job joining the two pieces.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_12_03_030.jpg

If we need, we will now be able to remove the mufflers.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2005_12_03_032.jpg

[syborg tt]

Moving on to the front suspension. I installed the Bear Tracker Tie Rod ends and sleeve. What a nice piece.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2005_12_03_024.jpg

A quick picture of the trans pan installed and check for clearance issue's

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/trans/2005_12_03_056.jpg

[syborg tt]

I saved the best for last "the Wheels". The tool that we used for mock up was perfect. It nailed the offset on the front wheels on the first try. I can't wait to do another truck.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_03_003.jpg

Here is what the truck is going to look like when the air suspension is deflated.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_03_004.jpg

There is a minor vlave stem clearence issue which can easily be resolved with a set of low profile valve stems from Weld Wheels.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_03_010.jpg

No clearence issues on the rear wheel.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_03_021.jpg

we decided to go with the sticky outy look on the wheels.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_03_022.jpg

No really once the tires are mounted we will narrow the rear diff.

That's it for this week. I've got a bunch of parts to order and I need to get the wheels back to Billet Specialties so they can weld them up for me.

[XcYZ]

Wow, those brakes look massive.

[syborg tt]

Need some advise as i am torn between two fuel delv set up's

1. Stealth Tank with one Aeromotive A1000 Pump

or

2. Stealth Tank with dual in tank walboro pumps


The truck is only going to have 600hp on pump gas and 750hp on race gas. I am aware that i am at the limit of both systems at 750hp.


The truck main purpose is to drive the power tour and to local cruise nights.

[black2002ls]

If given the option, I'm all for an external pump. Keeps from having to tear into the tank if pump problems were to arise.

[TravisB]

I would go with the external...however I have heard good things about the internal style staying cooler due to the fuel cooling it!

[syborg tt]

yep i have heard the same about internal pumps. Not really sure what to do.

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

I have had good luck with Aeromotive fuel pumps. I also am going with a stealth tank with an Aeromotive pump. I am pretty sure if you call Ricks Hot Rod Shop, he can give you all the information that you will need.

[syborg tt]

12-11-05 Update.

Working on a new fuel cell.
Looks like we are going to use the external pumps that I have.
One on each side of the tank meeting in the middle at a "Y" block.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_11_018.jpg

The tank will sit between the new frame rails which is two inches narrower then the old tank ;-(

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_11_019.jpg

In order to get a little more fuel capacity the tank is built around a frame support.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_11_020.jpg

Here is what the tank looks like removed from the truck

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_11_021.jpg

I want to thank Scott Husner for the Box.
He shipped me the first prototype Sonoma GT cladding in it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_11_022.jpg

[syborg tt]

New Access cover to the Battery

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/electrical/2005_12_11_006.jpg

The New Billet Specialties Battery Tray mounted in the bed.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/electrical/2005_12_11_016.jpg

The Frame had to be modified for the Shock Wave Air Bag.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2005_12_02_013.jpg

[syborg tt]

Here is a side view of the bed side glove box.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_11_009.jpg

Here is the prototype GT Cladding the Scott Husner is now Offering - Nice Piece.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_11_012.jpg

The Rear End came apart waiting for the arrival of the new Rear Tires & Wheels.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/2005_12_11_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/2005_12_11_002.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/2005_12_11_004.jpg

That's it for this week. I hope to have the wheels by the weekend. If not not a big deal there is still plent that needs to be done.

[Smack_talker]

Lookin good Marty..Cant wait to see it in person on PT 06.

[TravisB]

looks nice marty......

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Looks like Dave finished the bed and it turned out exactly as i expexted.


http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_17_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_17_002.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_17_003.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_17_005.jpg

Just a quick shot of the underside view. Check out all the bracing

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_17_014.jpg

[syborg tt]

Here is the new revised fuel system - it will look so much cleaner

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_17_006.jpg

The pumps will be mounted on the chassis cross brace. It should be nice and safe in this location

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_17_018.jpg

here is a little better view

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_17_019.jpg

that's it for this week.

[drmrman]

WOW! Thats coming out really clean! Im extremely impressed! Its beautiful!

Joe

[syborg tt]

Today Christmas came early.

I want to thank Kevin at Billet Specialties for getting my wheels built and delivered on the exact day he promised.
They have been yet another awesome company to work with.
I also need to thank Jack at Rad Rides for ordering these wheels for me. He is also another stand up guy.

Well, here they are from start to finish.

Centers getting ready for there new home

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/01_Centers_Ready.jpg

Heating up the hoop

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/02_Heating_Rim.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/03_Heating_Rim_Close.jpg

Fitting the center

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/04_Fitting_Center.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/05_Fitting_Center_2.jpg

[syborg tt]

Checking the run out

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/06_Checking_Lat_Runout.jpg

Center getting welded

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/08_Welding_Center.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/09_Welding_Center_Close.jpg

Here are the Guy's at Just Tires doing there best to get the tire mounted

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_21_004.jpg

The tire is mounted

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_21_006.jpg

I'll get some more detailed pics tommorow of the wheels.

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

It looks like i am going to break up yesterday's update into two e-mails

The Fuel Cell is almost Complete.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_001.jpg

You can see the baffles inside the tank. You can also see the pick up and the drain for the tank.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_028.jpg

The return line

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_030.jpg

The rest of the Baffle's

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_037.jpg

[syborg tt]

Action Shot

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_043.jpg

You can see the tank fit's snug. Also the "X" is going to be for the vent to the Charcoal Canister

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_045.jpg
Rear View - Lines up perfect with the bottom of the cladding - should make the belly pan look stock

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_049.jpg

just the last parting shot

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_22_050.jpg

[syborg tt]

The fronts are mounted and look awesome.
The rear are stuffed under the truck so we can so how it will look.
I plan to go back to the shop on Monday so we can cut the rear diff 1 3/8 of an inch.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_005.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_007.jpg

Kinda Looks like a Cartoon

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_010.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_012.jpg

[syborg tt]

Still waiting for the rear diff to get cut

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_021.jpg

Plenty of room may go bigger

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_023.jpg

This pic is for the guy's at Precision Brakes

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_055.jpg

New Valve Stem from Weld

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_059.jpg

and in closing

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2005_12_22_063.jpg

[TravisB]

very nice marty looks good

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Damn looking really good!

I agree Jack is awesome to work with, and the Billet Specialties wheels always exceed my expectations. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Thanks for the compliments. I can't wait to tell my wife and in-laws i am going to be gone all day on Monday working on my truck. I am certain that is going to go over well.

[drmrman]

Is that the approx. ride hieght because with those rims and that fat rubber that looks gorgeous! This truck is going to be insane! I cant wait to see it finished! Progress is moving pretty well on this project! Its beautiful!

Joe

[Kendall Burleson]

I love those 4link setup on the rear and that you use the stock frame under the cab keep some of the stock ride and feel.killer ride :hail:

[syborg tt]

Is that the approx. ride hieght because with those rims and that fat rubber that looks gorgeous! This truck is going to be insane! I cant wait to see it finished! Progress is moving pretty well on this project! Its beautiful!

Joe


Yep pretty close, it's going to sit about an inch lower in the rear. We couldn't get the lift down all the way. It hit the floor before we were at ride height.

[syborg tt]

I love those 4link setup on the rear and that you use the stock frame under the cab keep some of the stock ride and feel.killer ride :hail:


Yep the idea was to retain as much as the stock frame as we could in the front in order to keep the factory geometry. My goal is to drive the truck and hit local cruise night 3 or 4 times a week with it once it's complete.

[drmrman]

Yep pretty close, it's going to sit about an inch lower in the rear. We couldn't get the lift down all the way. It hit the floor before we were at ride height.
Ahh! I see well none the less its going to be perfect!

I know Im really jumping to the future here... But are there ever going to be vids of this beast taking to the street/truck/quater mile when its finished??? Im just sooo excited for this project! :D :D :D!!!

Joe

[syborg tt]

I know Im really jumping to the future here... But are there ever going to be vids of this beast taking to the street/truck/quater mile when its finished??? Im just sooo excited for this project! :D :D :D!!!

Joe


Hi Joe,

Yep there will be video and even a couple pages in some magazines.

[drmrman]

HAHA! Very sweet my friend VERY sweet!

Well I just but a new exhaust system on my S10 this afternoon and its beautiful! Very throaty! Im so excited! Im getting her washed and taking pics tomorrow! Im soooo excited!

Joe :D :D :D

[GvEman]

AWESOME! Thats so beautifull! I wish i had al that money so i could build something similar! Keep it up!

[syborg tt]

12-26-05 Update

Okay I'm a little late getting my updates out.

My wife and family was very gracious and understanding and let me spend my day's off
from my real job working on the truck. I told everyone I had a great wife.

Did a little work on the inner fender Idea's - 1st example

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2005_12_26_001.jpg

2nd example

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2005_12_26_003.jpg

3rd example for the day - Still have more up my sleeve

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2005_12_26_009.jpg

Finally found a suitable location for the fuel cell. It well hidden and yet we are still able to adjust it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_26_007.jpg

[syborg tt]

12-31-05 Update - Bunch of Little Stuff

The New Wire Harness for the truck. This looks like fun

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/electrical/2005_12_29_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/electrical/2005_12_29_002.jpg

New Cross Brace on the rear Diff - this will also double as a tie down location

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/2005_12_30_006.jpg

You can see the fixture that is used when welding the end back on.
This will make sure everything stay in perfect alignment

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334rs/2005_12_30_008.jpg

[syborg tt]

Quick Shot of the fuel cell before Dave closes it up.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_30_010.jpg

here is the baffled area for the vent

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_30_011.jpg

Fuel level Float

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_30_013.jpg

[syborg tt]

Fuel Pump a with the new Fittings - man is plumbing expensive

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_31_027.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_31_028.jpg

FPR Looks better with Black Fittings doesn't it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_31_035.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2005_12_31_036.jpg

Dash Mock Up - I have a brain storm here

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334interior/2005_12_31_040.jpg

[syborg tt]

01-02-06 Update - Can you believe it 2006

Happy New Year Everyone - My goal it to complete the truck this year.

I took out the Shockwave and installed the Adjustable rod so I could
set the ride height and see what it would look like on the ground.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2006_01_02_002.jpg

Did I mention that I installed the rear end? We still have to get new axles so I can put both tires on.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/wheels-tires/2006_01_02_003.jpg

Need to make a hole for the fuel fill - Dave at work

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2006_01_02_007.jpg

The fuel cell is finally mounted and it looks great.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2006_01_02_011.jpg

New Filler neck

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2006_01_02_012.jpg

[syborg tt]

The trucks didn't come with trim panels from the factory but this one will

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2006_01_02_013.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2006_01_02_018.jpg

Radiator Hose - Man I have no clue which type to use -- just playing here.
If anyone has idea's I would love to see them.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_01_02_029.jpg

[McssGmachine]

Looks like its coming along, is that a real front brake rotor? I just noticed the big holes drilled in it. Excellent work! :thumbsup:

[TravisB]

great pics marty :bow:

[kennyd]

marty ,
how about making them out of steel and painting them , then using the shrink on clamps ?

[J2SpeedandCustom]

marty ,
how about making them out of steel and painting them , then using the shrink on clamps ?

second that!

[kennyd]

marty ,
we use a saying that should make sence on these topics , WWTD .
translated " what would troy do ? "

[syborg tt]

marty ,
we use a saying that should make sence on these topics , WWTD .
translated " what would troy do ? "


that's a good one - i'll be there on Monday and i'll aks him.

We also need to look at Johnson Hot Rods after seeing the cuda they built i am going down the same road with my firewall. I can't wait to cut my firewall for the 3rd time. This time i think it will be perfect.

[kennyd]

that's a good one - i'll be there on Monday and i'll aks him.

We also need to look at Johnson Hot Rods after seeing the cuda they built i am going down the same road with my firewall. I can't wait to cut my firewall for the 3rd time. This time i think it will be perfect.

give him a hard time for me . i really dig allans work , but troy is still the man !

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

The final pieces of the bed floor have been cut and ready for welding. It's starting to look complete.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2006_01_07_002.jpg

Filler Neck for Fuel - It actually is just above the bed floor

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2006_01_07_003.jpg

Okay your not going to belive it but it's coming apart again.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334fs/2006_01_07_007.jpg

just a cool picture

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_01_07_011.jpg

why is it coming apart - well were redoing the firewall for the 3rd time. Maybe this time i'll be happy.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_01_07_024.jpg

Yep that dam string is back.

While we are there we are going to open up the wheel tub area and make them look exactly the same and offer more clearence.

More to come next week - New Firewall and New Crazy Idea's

[TravisB]

just had to have a billet firewall huh? :D

[syborg tt]

just had to have a billet firewall huh? :D

Well Kinda of. We are going to do something very similar. I'll keep everyone up to date on the new firewall. I've spent a lot of time rethinking it and i think it will look 100% better. I want to thank Laramie at Precision Brakes for helping me with the new, new, new Master Cylnder and Brake Pedal Combo. It should finish the firewall

Here is what i've learned.
1. Don't move you engine over to clear your steering Shaft (move your steering shaft)

2. If you move your motor over (or back to factory location) you may cause these problem.
A. The motor just doesn't seem right in the engine bay
B. Create's all Kinds of Problems when trying to make inner Fenders
C. Remember Center is Cool.

3. Did i mention don't lower the motor (sounded like a good Idea at first)
A. The benifit of lowering were soon outweighed when we found we had little or no room for the inner fenders

4. and Most important
A. Have a plan and try to stick to it.

[syborg tt]

Looks like its coming along, is that a real front brake rotor? I just noticed the big holes drilled in it. Excellent work! :thumbsup:


yep it's real all 14" of it. Some may say i'm overcompensating

[syborg tt]

Okay here is a quick midweek update.

As you all know something is wrong with me.
We've moved the motor back to the center and i am finally happy again.

And Yep we've even added one more string.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_01_12_026.jpg

You can see exactly how much it moved over if you look at the intercooler elbow.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_01_12_027.jpg

more to come tommorow

We still plan to raise the motor up to gain more tire clearence however looks like the trans tunnel is going to get cut.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_01_12_033.jpg

Yep it's center

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_01_12_040.jpg

[syborg tt]

Quick Shot of the Mounting of the Fuel Cell

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/fueldeliv/2006_01_12_034.jpg

Okay still playing with the inner fenders

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_01_12_041.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_01_12_042.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_01_12_043.jpg

[XcYZ]

Man, that thing is going to be killer. When do I get a ride? :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Man, that thing is going to be killer. When do I get a ride? :thumbsup:


Power Tour 2007

[syborg tt]

01-14-06 Update - Making room for the new Firewall and Wheel Wells

Well, worked on the truck a little this weekend with a good Friend Paul.
Paul came along to help with the future firewall modifications. Should be very interesting couple weeks.


You really can't tell from this picture but we raised the motor up at least an 1.5"

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_01_14_001.jpg

Which meant the floor got it the way - more will cut out later

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_01_14_002.jpg

This is how far back the firewall is going to be once we cut it and make it flat

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_01_14_015.jpg

check out these custom motor mounts

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_01_14_003.jpg

[syborg tt]

Yet another inner fender idea

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_01_14_009.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_01_14_010.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_01_14_011.jpg

[srh3trinity]

My knowledge or turbocharging is limited, but could you enclose the turbo within the inner fender and insulate it somehow to keep the engine bay cooler and provide some way for the compartement to have airflow across it. Otherwise, I like that fender treatment, it looks very clean and custom. Truly an amazing truck that you have got going and I like the fact that you went with the 4.3. Then again, I can definitely see why you wouldn't want to cover up turbos from a visual standpoint, they are a beautiful thing.

[GvEman]

Looks nice. That last fender idea looks nice, as long as the turbo get to close to the tire. But I guess you have already thought about that...

[syborg tt]

Looks nice. That last fender idea looks nice, as long as the turbo get to close to the tire. But I guess you have already thought about that...


I am leaning towards this design myself. Funny you should say turbo's to close to the tires. This is the reason we had to cut the motor mounts off is to raise the motor up to gain tire clearence.


As far as hiding the turbo's - yes it cn be done but my goal is to show them off.

[srh3trinity]

I don't blame you, I would show them off too.

[66chevy]

Thanks for the updates on your project. The truck is going to be top notch.

Deron

[GvEman]

Ah... Did not think of that :P And of course you should show of your turbo's.

[syborg tt]

Noting has really happened in the last two weeks. I went to Barrett-Jackson Auction. So i lost a week there and I also realized you can be bald, fat and as ugly a possom and still have at least one beatiful women at your side if you have money and a Cowboy hat.

Right now we've been collecting the new parts for the upcoming firewall modification. So far i have the brakes and we are still waiting to order the new steering column.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_01_25_001.jpg

I looking forward to this as i will be able to make in cab adjustments of the brakes.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_01_25_004.jpg


here's a close up of the pedal

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_01_25_005.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_01_25_006.jpg


more to come next week.

[syborg tt]

Okay it's been a long time since i've done an update. Dave cut up the P-Side of the Firewall so we could see if it was possible to make it perfectly flat. Well in the end it looks like we are going to cut it off and completly and start over. I'll keep ya posted as i plan to run out to the shop on Wednesday to take a quick look.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_10_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_10_003.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_10_002.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_10_007.jpg

More to come next week

[gmachinedart1]

all I can do is sit here and admire all of the work you are doing and have done .It takes a lot of planning and patients and skill to do what you are doing.How do you find the time ? Great job!!!!

justin

[syborg tt]

How do you find the time ? Great job!!!!

I've given up sleep. Which is a good thing it's amazing how much you can get done in a day when you only sleep 4 hours

[syborg tt]

Okay so i left work early today to beat the traffic and Head to the Chassis shop to work on the Firewall. Dave removed the entire firewall and had it almost perfectly flat and moved back an 1". It was my turn to build a mock up firewall. Dave had his doubts on my idea but i think he loved it when he saw it mocked up.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_002.jpg

Bracing to keep the cowl from moving

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_004.jpg

flat firewall

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_008.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_009.jpg

with the recess for the looks

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_017.jpg

[syborg tt]

A close up of the radius bends
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_021.jpg

This give's you an idea how much we moved it back

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_023.jpg

Inner Fender mocked up
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_032.jpg

[black2002ls]

I havn't been by this board in a while. This thing is coming along quite nicely. I like that inner fender design, simple, yet complex. lol. It looks custom with the cut outs for the turbo, very unique! Keep up the awesome work

[Speedster]

Looks like your are coming along well. Keep us posted more often. It is fun to watch you go through (and pick up ideas) the different steps. Can't wait to see the day it rolls under its own power.

[GvEman]

Looks good! But I can’t believe you put so much work in making the firewall flat. I prefer when it isn’t completely flat.. But that’s me. Keep it up!

[syborg tt]

Christmas in February is alway's a good thing.

I've had the Big Stuff 3 for some time now but i pulled it out to look at it finally.
I had to take pics for John so i thought that i would share them for you.

BS3 with Trans Controller

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/engmanage/2006_02_17_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/engmanage/2006_02_17_003.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/engmanage/2006_02_17_004.jpg

[syborg tt]

Now this is something really cool.
In advance I want to thank Ken Debol who went out of his way to pick this block up for from the dealer and drop it off at Fed Ex so i would have to drive to Detroit to Pick it up.
Thanks again Ken.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/shortblock/2006_02_20_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/shortblock/2006_02_20_003.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/shortblock/2006_02_20_004.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/shortblock/2006_02_20_006.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/shortblock/2006_02_20_007.jpg

Why the change from the Aluminum Block - maybe were going for just a little more HP.

[Payton King]

I have not said much on your truck, but I think it is cool as all get out(can you tell I was raised in Arkansas)

Looking forward to more progress and pics.

[syborg tt]

I have not said much on your truck, but I think it is cool as all get out(can you tell I was raised in Arkansas)

Looking forward to more progress and pics.

Thanks for the compliments and many more pics to come.

[kennyd]

I have not said much on your truck, but I think it is cool as all get out(can you tell I was raised in Arkansas)

Looking forward to more progress and pics.


hey watch that arkansas crap .

[TravisB]

Why the change from the Aluminum Block - maybe were going for just a little more HP.

just a little :lol: -like 300-350hp more??????

[syborg tt]

maybe 800hp total

[TravisB]

maybe 800hp total


on pump gas? What about on some good fuel? Not that 800hp isn't enough or impressive just wondering of that was on pump gas?

[syborg tt]

on pump gas? What about on some good fuel? Not that 800hp isn't enough or impressive just wondering of that was on pump gas?


yep 800hp on pump gas is the goal. Not sure if it's possible but we are going to try.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

yep 800hp on pump gas is the goal. Not sure if it's possible but we are going to try.

I got 800 out of my 6yl but it was on C16 and 32psi. :unibrow:

On pump I would say 600ish is really doable and safe. But man I just love the smell of C16 and the power is nice too. Can't wait to see more!

[TravisB]

marty is John Meany going to be tuning your truck???

[race-rodz]

ok...so somebody please explain why the iron block is gonna be a better choice?

im confused, thinking that a good alloy block will handle just as much power with less lbs compared to an iron block. where is the weak link in the alloy block?

[syborg tt]

ok...so somebody please explain why the iron block is gonna be a better choice?

im confused, thinking that a good alloy block will handle just as much power with less lbs compared to an iron block. where is the weak link in the alloy block?


GM Offer several different versions for the aluminum blocks. The original aluminum block was rated at a max 750hp. They have a new version that can handle at least 1000hp.

Here is how Dan at DLS engine explained to me what happend with the Aluminum block that i had. You have 3 different metals in this block, Aluminum, Cast iron Caps and Steel Sleeve's. All which are affected by heat and heat cycle's diffently. The other problem that he has experience when reaching peak hp with this block is that the bottom end actually moves around. Since we agreed that i wanted to make this truck a true driver and not have any concerns he suggested that i either buy the new Aluminum Block $4200.00 or go with the cnc cast iron block $2600.00. The choice was simple for me to buy the cast iron block at this time however you never know i may change my mind and pony up the bucks and buy the Aluminum block.

[race-rodz]

ok, that makes sense for me.

in other words a better alum block will hold up just fine, aside from the different expansion rates from dis-similar metals.

i was just kinda worried, i just ponied up the bucks for a rodeck sbc block for my sb2 project, my engine guy is an ex 410 sprint guy, who turned me onto the rodeck blocks for reliablity as compared to say "bowtie" alum blocks.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

ok, that makes sense for me.

in other words a better alum block will hold up just fine, aside from the different expansion rates from dis-similar metals.

Actually no in a boosted situation. The aluminum block will make less power and not be as reliable. The reason is the bottom of the cylinder doesn't have enough strength and expands loosing ring seal. As Marty stated you get ALOT of movement from the aluminum block. For the little amount of weight you do save it's not worth the trade off.

Marty can't wait to see what she makes. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Dave made a couple mock up pieces for the center section of the firewall last week.
He wanted to make sure it was exactly what i wanted before he went any further on the Firewall. Seems he was afraid of a fourth Firerwall.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_023.jpg

Here you can see the two mock up pieces so we could decide which we liked better. We choose to go with the 1 1/8" deep version.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_026.jpg

Here is what it took to make the part from beginning to end. (30 minutes total)

Bend #1
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_032.jpg

Bend #2
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_035.jpg

Bend #3
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_037.jpg

[syborg tt]

Bend #4
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_042.jpg

the finished part
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_043.jpg

The cut out for the trans tunnel
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_046.jpg

Okay now it's almost finished
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_047.jpg

Here is how it looks in the truck
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_23_049.jpg

[syborg tt]

Okay last picture, I decided to put one more bend in the inner fender - what do you guy's think??

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_02_23_055.jpg

here is last weeks picture of the same inner fender
http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_16_032.jpg

[TravisB]

I like the additional bend at the base of the inner wheel well..... :thumbsup:

[Krony]

Hey Marty, I wanna give you props for taking a truck that already runs impressive, and just basically making it scream like a raped-ape. For years I've owned a '91 Sonoma ext cab. I love my truck. Never let me down. And let me tell you, the crap that I've put it through.... it should've turned on me like a rabid dog. Well this past year has proven to be most destructive for it. People just ain't got no respect for other people prized possesions. I had a kid, thinking he was playing GTA3, literally swerved and rammed the driver-side door while on the freeway. Shortly after that, some punk smashed out the psngr-side window and destroyed the interior for my system. And just recently some jive turkey with his welfare checks, (kids) bouncing around in the front seat, plowed into the back while he was backing out of a parking spot.. Maybe I'm over dramatic, but when I look at it, I just wanna cry. Things been so good to me, even with 250k on the original motor, I can't give it up. I AM GOING TO RESTORE THIS TRUCK, and make it a very respectable sleeper. If you can point me in the right direction with who I should talk to about what kind of setup I wanna run, and what parts are available to me, I'd greatly appreciate it.
http://krony.no-ip.org/gno/1/DSC00033%20(Small).JPG

[syborg tt]

I AM GOING TO RESTORE THIS TRUCK, and make it a very respectable sleeper. If you can point me in the right direction with who I should talk to about what kind of setup I wanna run, and what parts are available to me, I'd greatly appreciate it.


Thanks for the compliments on the truck and your story makes me not want to drive any of my trucks on the street.

If you are looking for sheet metal parts shoot me an e-mail and i can hook you up with a couple guy's that have ton's of sheet metal.

www.raceprovenmotors.com - Mike Lee

www.rockfordracecraft.com - Guy Reffet

are the two v6 guy's that i can suggest.

[syborg tt]

03-05-06 Update (Firewall is complete)

Well it's finally done and i think this is the final one. The good news is Dave said i could have a discount on the next firewall if i wanted to make a 4th attempt. But i think this is the last one. We may do some final tweaking with a billet panel.

Dave made a releaf for the downpipe

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_02_24_006.jpg

Since the wiper cowl drains water out of the rockers, We had to make sure that now water would get into the cab. So there are actually two firewalls.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_01_001.jpg

The first piece going in

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_01_002.jpg

[syborg tt]

The finished product

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_03_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_03_005.jpg

Wow has Caleb Davis of Permanetly Stained Auto Restoration come thru for me once again. If you are in the Illinois area and you need a good paint and body guy give him a call 815 243 1483

Here is what my P-Side Corner looks like after his handy work. You may not remember but this piece of plastic used to have a exhaust cut out in it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2006_03_03_032.jpg

just in case you forgot

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334paint-bed/2005_12_11_013.jpg

Thanks again Caleb - Your the best

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Great job....Its coming along well!

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

Yep it's early, couldn't sleep so I decided to post the pics.

The firewall is finished and i am very happy with the end results.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_005.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_007.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_008.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_009.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_010.jpg

[syborg tt]

Dave started installing SPW remote mount Wiper Set up.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_011.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_013.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_014.jpg

Dave also made the Side bars Temporarily as i sold my Syclone Seats

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_020.jpg

[syborg tt]

The joint speaks for itself.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_021.jpg

Here you can see how close we kept it to the Seat.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_025.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_027.jpg

Remounted the Vintage Air and Gas Pedal.
We also located the brake pedal but I forgot to take a picture.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_031.jpg

Okay Last picture -- located the BS3 to under the Dash. It will still be on the same removable mount.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_10_029.jpg

That's it for now - Next weeks should be interesting.

[black2002ls]

that joint is AMAZING. definately first class work!

[syborg tt]

Okay it's been a very long week. My little one got sick and my wife and i spent the entire week taking care of her. Seems that a stomach bug can turn into phenomena. Crazy huh.

Well back to our regular build updates. My oldest Daughter and i went to the chassis shop to install the engine and headers to make sure everything was centered up again. We have some minor adjusting to do on the heades to square everything up.

Last week Dave finished up the Remote Wiper Install.and mounted the Big Stuff.

This is the tube that the cable runs in

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_18_005.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_18_006.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_18_007.jpg

Dave also created a steel mock up of the factory Dash.
We are going to remove 1" out of the bottom to make it just a little smaller then factory.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_18_008.jpg

[syborg tt]

It's Amazing how much room is under the dash is you remove all the plastic junk behind the pad.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_18_010.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_18_011.jpg

Finally the motor is Centered in the Engine Bay

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_18_013.jpg

[stonebreaker]

Marty,

I'm very interested in how you do the dash. That's one of the areas I'd like to upgrade on my build, and frankly, I really don't have much of a clue how to do it. It won't look the same, as I already know what I want, I just need to know HOW to do it.

On a totally unrelated note, if you haven't finalized the fuel system for the added horsepower, I have a suggestion. Instead of one huge pump that runs all the time and heats up your gas, might I suggest two pumps? One for daily driving and one for WOT operation. You can use either a Hobbs switch that turns it on when your boost gets above a certain level, or use a WOT switch on the throttle, like a nitrous system. That way, you don't heat your fuel and you don't have to hear the giant pump when you're just cruising. I also like to use a fuel cooler on the return line, although with an aluminum fuel tank radiating heat shouldn't be a problem.

[syborg tt]

Happy Friday man has this been a tough week. Long Story !!

Dave made the dash panel it's amazing how close to factory it looks.
We made a couple Cluster Housing Surrounds I should have some more pics on Saturday.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_23_012.jpg

The dash is actually 1" Shorter then the factory dash.
Hard to tell from the pics but the P-Side is one inch lower the D-Side from the Factory.
We decided to make the dash the same height from left to right.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_23_013.jpg

Hard to tell from the pics but the all of the radius bends in the truck match.
I plan to have my Buddy Opie come out and help plan the Radio/Navagation in the dash.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_23_015.jpg

My goal is to make sure the Dash looks like something the factory could have built.
When you look in the truck I want people to think it's the stock Dash modified.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_23_016.jpg

The motor is finally mounted (tacked) back in place. Dave also evened up everything again.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_03_23_001.jpg

[Sales@Dutchboys]

MAN!!! that looks like its going to be sweet! Keep us updated!

[syborg tt]

Yep the string is back.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_03_23_002.jpg

You can see the new Motor mounts. I think this is the third Set.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_03_23_006.jpg

Once we are certain that this is the final location of the motor Dave is going to box the mounts.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_03_23_010.jpg

That's it for tonight more to come on Saturday

[black2002ls]

Too bad there wasn't some way to wire in the new class 2 data system. Then you could hook up one of the newer GM navigation head units. That would be awesome

[GvEman]

Every thing looks freeking awesome! Keep on welding!

[syborg tt]

Too bad there wasn't some way to wire in the new class 2 data system. Then you could hook up one of the newer GM navigation head units. That would be awesome

man would that be cool

[syborg tt]

It's Saturday and it's time to get some work done on the truck

Scott over at www.syclone-typhoon.com hooked me up with the prototype of the gt Cladding.
The Fit was great with only a little bit of trimming on the Mounting Elbow.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_03_25_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/front-clip/2006_03_25_007.jpg

I brought the Factory Dash Surround it to see how it looks on the Steel Dash.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_25_012.jpg

This gives you an idea of how much free space we gained behind the dash.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_03_25_013.jpg

[syborg tt]

Motor is back to Center

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_03_25_029.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334eng-trans/2006_03_25_045.jpg

Fit the intercooler back in and decided to open up some space around it.
Dave will make a new horizontal brace for the core support

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334cooling/2006_03_25_046.jpg

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looks killer! keep the pics coming

[TravisB]

progress...thats what I like to see!

[black2002ls]

what are you doing for a harness? re-using the factory unit or maybe one from performance wiring? If you are going with a custom harness, you might ask if there is any way to work in the wiring for the new navigation units. I know that the 03 model s-10s have the proper wiring.

[syborg tt]

what are you doing for a harness? re-using the factory unit or maybe one from performance wiring? If you are going with a custom harness, you might ask if there is any way to work in the wiring for the new navigation units. I know that the 03 model s-10s have the proper wiring.

Actually i am using an American Auto Wire Harness. I got it from Lisa and Frank at: www.gpsuperstore.com ( Prodigy Customs ). They are really easy to work with and i received the harness in two day's.

This is the kit that i have:

500695 Highway 22 Wire Harness
500722 Battery Trunk Mount Kit
500187 Grommets 1 3/4" ( 2 )
500330 12 Extra Heavy Duty Ground Straps ( 2 )

The reason i choose this harness over all of the other one's out there is the fact that the wires terminate at the fuse panel so i don't have to worry about having wire that are to long or to short. It makes for a much cleaner set up.

As far as the Navigation goes i am looking at some of the units by Pioneer and Sony. However i may just try to run something simple like a MP3 Player only in the truck.

[black2002ls]

sounds like you've got it goin on.

[stonebreaker]

Marty,

Thanks for the dash pics, both on the thread and emailed. They help a lot. Will continue to watch the build avidly.

Stonebreaker

[syborg tt]

Marty,

Thanks for the dash pics, both on the thread and emailed. They help a lot. Will continue to watch the build avidly.

Stonebreaker

your welcome

[syborg tt]

Dave started the Dash Bezel and was waiting for my opinions on it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_01_001.jpg

Were going to remove 3/8" off the front an move it a little closer to the dash pad.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_01_003.jpg

We extended the front a little to make look a little more finished

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_01_005.jpg

We will even be able to use the factory lower dash trim.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_01_009.jpg

[syborg tt]

Here is the concept of the Gauges - however they are not to scale.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_01_015.jpg

Top View

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_01_018.jpg

The intercooler is plumbed yet again.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334cooling/2006_04_01_021.jpg

Okay Tom - The pipe is now centered in the truck.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334cooling/2006_04_01_026.jpg

[syborg tt]

New Drivers Side Downpipe.
Looks a little better and we've gained needed inner fender clearence.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2006_04_01_027.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/exhaust/2006_04_01_031.jpg

Were still waiting for the Steering Column so Dave can do the Drivers Side. I hope to have it by next weekend.

[stonebreaker]

OK, so what's next? Are you going to put some kind of padding on the dash to soften the edges of the steel, or are you going to leave it bare/unpadded?

[syborg tt]

OK, so what's next? Are you going to put some kind of padding on the dash to soften the edges of the steel, or are you going to leave it bare/unpadded?

The dash itself will be padded and covered in Leather. The surround will be softened (you will see in this weeks updates) and then sent to Hydroillusions to get painted to look like Carbon Fiber. Similar to this one that is on my black GT.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/sogt0334interior/307_0759_IMG.jpg

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

It was kinda a slow week. We were waiting for parts from Billet Specialties (man are these nice pieces).
We ordered there Column, 2 1/2" Drop, Steering wheel and all the other little pieces to that we needed.

Here is the New Steering Wheel.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_06_002.jpg

New Billet Column - To bad you can't see how nice it is.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_06_003.jpg

You can see the dash bezel is starting to take shape.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_06_011.jpg

Slid the column in place

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_06_013.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_06_014.jpg

[syborg tt]

I figure I am going to say it before someone else does.
Yep my shaft is just a little bit to long.
I dropped it off at Billet Specialties and they said they are going to remove the needed 6".

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_06_015.jpg

Here is a close up of the dash bezel

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_06_017.jpg


That's all for this week.

[Musclerodz]

Although very custom, that dash should look like a factory piece when done. Very nice.

Mike

[Sales@Dutchboys]

looking good!

[stonebreaker]

Looks like I'm going to be investing in a sheet metal brake!

[syborg tt]

Although very custom, that dash should look like a factory piece when done. Very nice.

Mike

Thank you as that is exactly my goal.

looking good!

Thank you


Looks like I'm going to be investing in a sheet metal brake!

I have a friend on this BB that is considering making a mold of this dash in fiberglass. So he can offer it to others.

[syborg tt]

Good Day All,

Sorry it took so long to send this out it was a long weekend.

Well the shaft has been shortened and it fits really nice.
Shinny isn't it.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_14_001.jpg

Yep looks just like last week how ever the shaft doesn't hang out of the firewall by 6"

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_14_006.jpg

Okay looking for some photoshop help here - any one interested in mocking up the dash for me.

I would sure love the help and visual of what the dash may look like.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_14_007.jpg

This is going to be the location of the Billet Specialties Vents.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_04_14_008.jpg

[syborg tt]

Dave hung the Brake Pedal - We are going to remake this in Billet to match the pedal.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_04_14_003.jpg

You can see the balance bar under the dash for the Dual Master Cylnder Set Up.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_04_14_004.jpg

The new Master Cylnders - we may change these to something a little cleaner looking.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_04_14_011.jpg

Wait there is my steering shaft hanging out of the firewall.
Please don't make a comment about my u-joint.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/brakes/2006_04_14_012.jpg

We did a lot of talking for next weeks mods.

[race-rodz]

we may change these .


maybe make a 5th firewall that hides them :rofl: :rofl:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looks Killer! :thumbsup:

[Payton King]

I like the dual master...I have one being fabbed even as we speak to run with the stock pedals

Tricky Truck!

[syborg tt]

maybe make a 5th firewall that hides them :rofl: :rofl:

crack me up

maybe some nice billet pieces to hang on the firewall

[syborg tt]

here are some of the dash idea's that the guy's on syty.net have come up with. Some are still works in progress.

http://mirradographics.com/martydash.jpg

http://mirradographics.com/martydash2.jpg

http://www.tcarterdesigns.net/syty/Photoshops/syborgtt/dash_2.jpg

http://mirradographics.com/martydash3.jpg

[Sales@Dutchboys]

I love those gauges! I Think ill put those in my car :thumbsup:

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Marty with as clean as the dash looks in bare metal it would be a shame to fill it up with a bunch of stuff. I like the simple look myself. The last pic of the gauges looks pretty cool! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Marty with as clean as the dash looks in bare metal it would be a shame to fill it up with a bunch of stuff. I like the simple look myself. The last pic of the gauges looks pretty cool! :thumbsup:


I agree with you it's to much clutter. I am thinking about doing something like this.

http://s-seriesforum.com/albums/album60/gaugelayout.gif

[Tim Baillie]

I would turf the radio and the heater controls. The controls can be put on the underside of the dash. Many headunit companies make marine decks with small wired remotes that have buttons and a LCD on them so you can still see your normal display information. We use the Clarion alot cause its only 2" round and controls the deck, 6 disc stacker, iPod and Sirius all from it and all you see is a nice little round controller that fits nicely into consoles on the floor or overhead.

Here is a LINK (http://www.clarion.com/us/en/products/2006/marine/remotes/CMRC1-BSS/us-en-product-pf_1134643389308.html) to a picture of it.

Kenwood, Sony and Pioneer all make a version also.

Dakota digital also just brought out a digital controller for the Vintage Air GENII systems, it's small and could be hidden as well.

I like the last layout.......the one with the 8 gauges....

[syborg tt]

Okay that is exactly the type of Radio i would love to have in my truck.

I will jump on the Dakota Digital web site and see if i can find the heater control.

Thank you for the help & link

I would turf the radio and the heater controls. The controls can be put on the underside of the dash. Many headunit companies make marine decks with small wired remotes that have buttons and a LCD on them so you can still see your normal display information. We use the Clarion alot cause its only 2" round and controls the deck, 6 disc stacker, iPod and Sirius all from it and all you see is a nice little round controller that fits nicely into consoles on the floor or overhead.

Here is a LINK (http://www.clarion.com/us/en/products/2006/marine/remotes/CMRC1-BSS/us-en-product-pf_1134643389308.html) to a picture of it.

Kenwood, Sony and Pioneer all make a version also.

Dakota digital also just brought out a digital controller for the Vintage Air GENII systems, it's small and could be hidden as well.

I like the last layout.......the one with the 8 gauges....

[syborg tt]

Here is the latest version of the dash

http://mirradographics.com/martydash4.jpg

[Sales@Dutchboys]

looks good :thumbsup:

[EFI]

I just spent the past couple of hours going through all 24 pages of your build. (Can't wait to see more!) That's a very cool truck you're building! Thanks for sharing all the info and picts.

[syborg tt]

I just spent the past couple of hours going through all 24 pages of your build. (Can't wait to see more!) That's a very cool truck you're building! Thanks for sharing all the info and picts.

Thank you for taking the time to look at all of the pics. If you get bored and want to look at about 1000 pictures you can always got to the website

www.syborgtwinturbo.com

thanks again

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I liked to welcome and thank Jeff at AVS Systems for building and helping me with my shaved door handle kit for my project. The kit is a complete bolt in and I look forward to installing it on the truck.

If you need any air bag parts or shaved kits check out there web site.

http://www.airbagparts.com/

http://www.airbagparts.com/images/header.jpg

Here are a few pics of the kit they provided for Project Syborg.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_01_002.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_01_003.jpg

Everything is prewire - pretty hard to screw up this install

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_01_004.jpg

You can see how the selonoid pull is mounted directly to the latch

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_01_007.jpg

[syborg tt]

The door Poppers

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_01_010.jpg

man that's a detail that you hate to cover up

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_01_015.jpg

Finally installed the wheels on the Body Dolly that Caleb at Permanently Stained Customs. Caleb has been the
behind the scenes body guy that has made most of my mock up panels look to good for mock up.

If you need a good painter and did i mention welder you can reach him
via e-mail (( [email protected] ))

Here is the bed dolly he whipped up for me.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/finalpaint/2006_05_02_001.jpg

[syborg tt]

Good Morning All,

I want to thank Guy at Rockford Racecraft for getting my Rods & Pistons for my Motor. I dropped off the Block, Camshaft, Timing Chain & Cover and the Balancer (thank John Waller). So we could get started building the motor.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/shortblock/2006_05_06_001.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/shortblock/2006_05_06_002.jpg

Dave was only able to spend a couple hours on the truck last week. So not much was done. He was able to get the bracing started behind the dash for the steering column, brake pedal and the vintage air. We are going to put tabs on the rod so we can anchor the wire harness to it to keep the underside of the dash clean.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_06_013.jpg

Here is a close up of the pedal brace

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_06_007.jpg

[syborg tt]

You can see how nice the column comes through the firewall. Trying to keep it as clean as possible. We also lowered it about an inch to gain the needed header clearence.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_06_008.jpg

Here is the start of the new dash surround.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_06_017.jpg

Here is the first template - three 3 3/8 guages with two 2 1/16 guages

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_06_018.jpg

Here is the 2nd attempt - three 3 3/8 guages with four 2 1/16 guages

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_06_019.jpg

[syborg tt]

Here is the third template - three 3 3/8 guages with two 2 1/16 guages & 2 5/8 guages. Guy at Rockford Racecraft was kind enough to lend me some guages to play with. I plan to make some more mock up dashes tommorow night.

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_06_021.jpg

okay the new tires came in for the next project

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/misc/2006_05_06_031.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/misc/2006_05_06_032.jpg

Thats all for this week. More to come soon

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Man that thing gets cooler and cooler! :thumbsup:

-Paul

[syborg tt]

Quick Update - The new gallery is up

http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/gallery/Build

it has all of the pics of the build so far in a chronological order

[syborg tt]

Okay Played with the Gauges again last night. Man am i having fun.


http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_10_001.jpg

I like this one the most

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/p-bcab/2006_05_10_002.jpg