Recent content by Chug

WOW its been way too long. Believe it or not it is still alive, sort of. Blew a head gasket a couple years ago and left it sit for over 2 years. I put in cometic head gaskets and ARP head studs and got it back up and running. It is showing a little wear and tear and needs a lot of work...

Had a little setback called Hurricane Florence. All is well here just spent a little time helping neighbors and friends clean up. Going to try to keep up with this thread!!!

Sorry again for the delays, I have been working on another project to make it to a 35th reunion car show last weekend, now that's over and it is time to get back to the truck!!! Yes the truck is still running....ish..... I put the coil-overs in but I have a problem with them. They are a bit...

Re: ProtoTy Project And once again I am slack about keeping this thread updated!!!! I just realized that I have had the coil-overs for over a year and not installed!! I have been working on my other car. I did get the truck to the track once, It was getting false knock and I haven't had time...

Re: Looking for GM part number please 515-01597R 515-01598L I'm guessing that is the second generation spindle for the dual piston brake setup? I think that is what you are looking for Chug

Re: Charlotte area? If I can get some of the bugs out of my truck I'd be down for something

Re: ProtoTy Project was a good time, met some new people and learned a few things, well I learned that I still have a lot to learn.......

Re: ProtoTy Project Well finally took the truck on a road trip. 350 miles and the only new problem was that I seemed to have blew out an exhaust manifold gasket. I'm happy with it, that's an easy fix. More mods to come !!!!

Re: Spring NC get together It was awesome to be able to meet a few more of you guys. I had a good time and learned a few things that I may change on the truck. Thanks again!!!!! Chug

Re: Spring NC get together Proper grammar is the difference in feeling you're nuts or feeling your nuts! Lol

Re: Spring NC get together I'm pushing hard to get the project road worthy. I'm making serious headway!! Just a few odds and ends to button up. If all goes well I should be meeting up with Brassmonkey in the Kinston area then catching up with BoostedBuick in Garner and rolling from there to...

Re: Spring NC get together Think I may be able to bring the project out from Jacksonville.

Re: ProtoTy Project If you look at the mark on the left you can see about a 1' hop in the skid mark. This is a serious indication of some of the corrections that I need to make.

Re: ProtoTy Project Well I've been driving it for a few months. it runs fairly well. There are sone tuning issues that still need addressed. However it seems that the suspension is a bit lack luster...........Time for some upgrades!!!! Getting time to lose the torsion bars!!

Re: ProtoTy Project Ok Folks Here is the exhaust, COMPLETE!!! From the turbo Downpipe CatForward Cat to Muffler, over the Torsion Bar Mount Muffler Over the Axle Tailpipe Exhaust Tip, or lack there of Got it in for an inspection. Passed, kind of, I have a few things that I need...