Project "II D-Max"

[417 Motorsports]

This is a car we are putting together for a previous customer, owner of the flat black twin turbo chevy II nova featured in car craft Dec 08 we built, for next years 2010 Hot Rod Power tour.

Car is an ALL ORIGINAL 1 of 20 Aztec bronze 66 chevy II Nova wagon factory v8 car. Car came from Cali and is 100% rust free and is a NICE car to start this kickass project with.

We are building this for a cruiser only. Not going to try to set the world on fire, just cover it in black smoke :lol: .

Few specs on the project..
-Motor is an 06 LBZ Duramax all stock, we may put twins on it for looks although the stock charger will make more than enough power.
-417 Intake plenum
-Air ride technologies air ride kit
-Air ride technologies triangular 4 link
-Lincoln Versie 9" with 2.70 rear gears
-built 4l80e trans with 2500conv
-stock PCM and harness reworked by me and tuned by red devil.
- ALL STOCK interior including bench seat

Here are a few pics
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/73/1000850e.jpg
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/420/1000851.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3455/84127332007dmax003.jpg
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9353/1000853v.jpg

starting to get the motor stripped down...
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5917/1000852.jpg
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6214/1000854p.jpg

STAY TUNED!!!!

[street3285]

This is a sweet project :thumbsup:

I am going to be following this one. How come your not using the 6-speed Allison trans?

[417 Motorsports]

They are just to big... the diameter stays almost the same size from the conveter to the tail housing. He also had this one laying there not doing anything... FREEBIE :thumbsup:

[street3285]

True, they are very large transmissions..... and you can't beat the price of the 4L80E.

I am sure either way, you will get some awesome gas mileage with tons of power and torque.

[417 Motorsports]

recent update as of last wednesday...

got the front clip off and the bolt on front end installed and the motor mocked up trying to visualize motor mounts and see what clears and what doesnt

Stay tuned


http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG_1981.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG_1980.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG_1976.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG_1985.jpg

[BritishGreen68]

i hope your painting it the stock color!

[417 Motorsports]

i hope your painting it the stock color!

No painting here.... she is stayin just like that in all original form. ;)

Motor and divetrain is all that is getting done, shoot i cant even talk him into a cool lookin set of 17/18" wheels with the centers color matched :lol:

[wedged]

No painting here.... she is stayin just like that in all original form. ;)



HELL YEAH !!!! :thumbsup: :woot:

[BritishGreen68]

nice thats even better lol:D

[417 Motorsports]

feb issue of Car Craft features a 2 page article on another nova we are putting together!!!

The car is featured along side a camaro that Lingenfelter is building, and another shops project. Once completed the car will have a full feature published

sorry for the bad pics, this was just scanned.
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/6663/dmaxwagonsm.png
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3353/dmaxwagon1smx.png


thanks NickW for the pics in the magazine!!! ::oohyea::

I want to thank all of my loyal customers that have back my business along the way, encouraged me to go forth and given me that kick in the ass when im down. IT WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU!!!

Blake

[monza]

No painting here.... she is stayin just like that in all original form. ;)

Motor and divetrain is all that is getting done, shoot i cant even talk him into a cool lookin set of 17/18" wheels with the centers color matched :lol:

Thats cool!

[rustyls1]

I got to say I started as a customer and have become a good friend of blake's. My wagon idea at first was questioned until I mentioned the word Duramax. This car will one to see once done. He builds some of the cleanest turbo kits in the country and did I mention he is in his mid 20's. His weld's are UNBELIEVABLE!! He built my ex 4 dr twin turbo car and it has one best engine twice at the LSX shootout!! yes we won the 6ft trophy,hat,coat for a car with a rattle can paint job.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd140/ls1novas/turbocar001.jpg

[70rs]

rustyls1

Your wagon is going to pretty dam cool! I like the exterior idea and keeping it looking like a survivor car. It should really shock a lot of people when you hammer the throttle. Very cool idea!:cheers:

[Kendall Burleson]

Killer Project love it.

[street3285]

Any progress on this project?

[417 Motorsports]

Sorry, ive just had alot going on


Cylinder head water plates
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00429-20100401-1357.jpg

LBZ stripped and cleaned
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00432-20100402-1811.jpg

Front MustangII style clip painted and installed along with firewall smoothed
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00433-20100402-18112.jpg

Dual Battery box hidden
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/wagonprogress007.jpg

Uder shot showing air bags, mounts, and underside
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/wagonprogress006.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/wagonprogress005.jpg

New valve covers.... (anyone interested in some??) and the twins being mocked up
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/wagonprogress010.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/wagonprogress011.jpg
All air ride controls hidden in a Vintage suitcase mounted in the rear
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/durawagnairride.jpg

Making the 4L80E fit.....
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/wagmaxinstall785.jpg

All covered up...
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00241-20100217-1553.jpg

New subframe connectors along with Trans mount incorperated into it..
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00219-20100205-1636.jpg

New dual willwood master cyl setup
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00523-20100519-2218.jpg
Starting to come together
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00518-20100518-1942.jpg

The car aired out...
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00492-20100430-1553.jpg

[417 Motorsports]

The money shot!!!!
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/dwagonfrtend.jpg
overhead shot, inner fenders on
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/wagonbay.jpg

Intercoolers, radiator and fan shroud, turbos and plumbing
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00540-20100521-15492.jpg

water ports on heads with -12 fittings welded
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/shop%20work/II%20D-Max/IMG00541-20100521-1549.jpg

[Ketzer]

I hope you guys did ok?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3984Q2em1438Q2el2649QQ itemZ360387049009QQsspagenameZSTRKQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT

Seems like the winner got a bargain for all you invested. A very neat little hotrod wagon.

[bonecrrusher]

Oh snap - this was on the Power Tour this year!