PROJECT - "Truck No More"

[aweber]

Torque Converter Day:

Specs:

It is a factory GM high stall TH400 Converter with the 11.5" Flex Plate bolt circle

This is the place that has them:

http://www.kingomatic.com/AT_torqueConverters

They have an online PDF catalog that is very useful.

And the best part? They are Canadian, and NAPA is a reseller, so Keith got if for me for $125!!!

 

[Root Moose]

I'm confused - I thought you were running the TH350? Box says TH400?

 

[aweber]

I'm confused - I thought you were running the TH350? Box says TH400?

Yup

TH350 and TH400 have the same TC spline, etc.. But to get the larger flexplate bolt circle, I needed to go to a TH400 TC, or pay a lot more money for a custom one.

 

[Root Moose]

Ah, gotcha. This is Gen III/IV specific tech?

 

[aweber]

Yah, they have a metric TC bolt circle and different Crank stick-out.

The Flexplate I used is from a truck with the 480LE in it. Which has the 11.5" bolt circle....

 

[aweber]

Finally back on this truck:

Cutting out the rear to make room for Fuel Cell and Coil-overs:

Speaking of fuel cell, some new parts:

Fuel Pump:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-G3138&N=700+0&autoview=sku

Free Flow Rate: 43 gph
Maximum Pressure (psi): 85 psi

 

[Dirk]

...oohhh shiny.....

 

[dwcjwerfner]

Niiiicce!!


That's funny, I actually just read this whole thread thru earlier today.

Dwayne
:beer:

 

[aweber]

Cut out my frame, replaced with 1 3/4" tube and got the coil-overs mounted. Still have to gusset the hell out of everything:

They are mounted so that they hit the bump stops right before the upper links hit the frame. So 8" of up-travel to full stuff.

Thanks to an un-named member who let me use his plasma cutter. (name will remain anonymous so he does not get a bunch of calls) :flipoff:

BTW- The Titan Plasma works pretty good :smokin:

For the back, you may be wondering why I just put a straight bar back there instead of bending up something nice, it is for this:

http://www.rockequipment.com/

bar is 40" long, for the 42" Sway Bar..

 

[Buster]

Look at you with the trick racin' parts!!
I thought you liked all that body lean.
Seriously, very nice.

 

[aweber]

Look at you with the trick racin' parts!!
I thought you liked all that body lean.
Seriously, very nice.

LOL, Dave's shop ruined me. I will never look at building my rig the same again :lmao:

 

[Buster]

I hear what your saying, it was definetly an eye-opener to what is possible.

 

[Farm Boy]

Lookin good man. :smokin:

Yup, Dave's shop certainly makes you think/dream about what to build.

 

[aweber]

Gussets:

 

[Dirk]

the radius tube gussets look sexy.

 

[O.D.]

I am betting that you must be able to EASILY write your name anywhere on the floor with all the grinding you must have to do!!

Unreal work Adrian.. Truly impressive. I just can't wait to get my jeep to you. Hopefully within the next month or so

 

[aweber]

I am betting that you must be able to EASILY write your name anywhere on the floor with all the grinding you must have to do!!

Unreal work Adrian.. Truly impressive. I just can't wait to get my jeep to you. Hopefully within the next month or so

Yah, making that radius gusset took a while. Did it with a chop saw and a grinder :banghead:

Looks cool though :glasses:

For your Jeep, I am going to be working on the buggy steady trying to get it ready for PJF Rockracing. Beginning of August, so I need 1 1/2 months before I can get to yours. Hope this is OK

 

[Buster]

I see Dave's influence has taken over already!!!
Looks good, I've been trying to come up with a way to use that technique on the cage drawings.

 

[aweber]

Today's Progress:

Had to clearance the tube as well to clear the spring at full articulation (full articulation not shown here, but close)

 

[aweber]

Floor Pan in:

Built to accommodate the Sump on the Fuel Cell:

Floor is 1/8" or 11 gauge Sheet, I wanted something strong enough to support a full Fuel Cell and dual batteries. I think I went a bit overboard as usual though :flipoff: