Currently 380 hours in and counting. I listed the big stuff but there is too much in this build to mention it all. If you guys are interested in a full cost itemized break down let me know and I’ll do a video on it.
gday mate .. I reckon you’ve done well to be at 20k and 400hrs - plenty of folks out there spend double, even triple, and have less to show for it than you currently do. truck will be on the road before you know it and all the hardwork and dollars will be well worth it. cheers from Australia 🍻🤘
Curt, good to see you. The neatest filler I saw was behind the drivers side tail lamp. In salvage yards, most GM's have a nice round hinge for the filler cap. Mounted to a plate, no welding, the top of the lamp pulls out & down. The hinge is the key. It has holding power as this guy installed two rubber bumpers with the wires running down clipped in place. It a little fab work and thought but I would build rather than buy. Also, are AMD sheet metal parts used? I also installed the larger factory mirrors with a backing plate inside. Best to you, Maggy and the family. Dad is in the garage. Dean K.
Hi Dean, the hinge and filler isn’t really my hang up. It’s easily routing the filler neck and hose to be easy to assemble and service in the future. Might have to just stare at it a while till something pops into my head. The sheet metal is from AMD but I can’t remember their source for all of it. There are a few suppliers they use. Thanks as always.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 Curt, I completely understand future service as I like easy too. Think of curved, bent, mandrill bent pipe can place a short hose W/Clamp at easy access. Don't forget vent hose placed up into bedside with roll over valve that closes with liquid during refueling. This done right makes it easy out and no gas smell in the garage. I had the LS PCM reprogrammed to shut off EVAP testing but keep purge. Yes, I have a truck activated carbon canister in the back under the bed. This too allows for smooth fueling. Thinking out loud! It's yours, I am just butting in. Have a lucky one! DK
All sheet metal was purchased through Auto Metal Direct, can’t remember what Chinese brand the fenders were. I would say there were moderate issues with most panels but nothing too extreme. Some panels actually fit well while others needed substantial work. The only pieces that fell right in were the outer rocker panels.
