Builds My first 40 build - 5.3/TH350/LC-case stretched and linked

[88chevota]

Glad you figured it out. I suspected it was one of the sensors in the throttle body

Thanks. Unfortunately is was the expensive one! $149! Ouch! Plus a new alternator, new belt and new seals for the intake. You can tell I’m still not too happy about having to drop $400 yesterday. But hey probably better now than later when it’s all done.

 

[Rock40]

At least better at the house than out on the trail. I carry spare sensors for everything on the LS and you can generally pick them up at junkyards pretty cheap. Had a crank sensor randomly fail at Buck Lake on the Rubicon. I was extremely glad I had a spare then.

 

[88chevota]

 

[88chevota]

Matte clear coat is on and now it’s time to start putting it back together.

 

[88chevota]

At this stage of the build the excitement is building.

 

[Mike Shull]

Sweet!

 

[88chevota]

Well you can’t tell on the first pic but in the second you’ll see I cracked my windshield putting it back in. Curses.

What do you all think about the wood accent in the third pic?

 

[88chevota]

Thoughts on the dash. I wrapped one of my old dash pads with a faux suede material.

 

[88chevota]

Putting some sound deadening in and then marine carpet.

 

[Mike Shull]

What did you put between the sound barrier and the body to keep the moisture away from the steel? The factory sound barrier on mine trapped in the moisture and the floor pans rusted out. You are probably fine if your setup keeps the moisture out.

 

[Firemedic831]

What did you put between the sound barrier and the body to keep the moisture away from the steel? The factory sound barrier on mine trapped in the moisture and the floor pans rusted out. You are probably fine if your setup keeps the moisture out.

Is this not a fiberglass tub ?

 

[Mike Shull]

Is this not a fiberglass tub ?

Yep. It states that in the very first post.

Disregard. Thanks.

 

[88chevota]

What did you put between the sound barrier and the body to keep the moisture away from the steel? The factory sound barrier on mine trapped in the moisture and the floor pans rusted out. You are probably fine if your setup keeps the moisture out.

My tub is fiberglass

 

[peesalot]

Where get the bib badge ( three colored paralellagrams )

 

[cruisermatt]

I need to get them on the webstie but I make a nice replacement 40 brake pedal that is a lower height for those with auto transmissions so you don't have to raise your whole leg 5-6" when going from gas to brake. I found the stock height difference is super uncomfortable to drive with an auto

 

[88chevota]

Where get the bib badge ( three colored paralellagrams )

Dickno Tri-Color Grille Badge,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN2QZ88F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[88chevota]

Decided to go with vinyl. Using a heat gun and ice cubs to shape it the best I can.

 

[88chevota]

Driver’s side was so much easier.

 

[cruisermatt]

where did you buy that material?

 

[88chevota]

where did you buy that material?

Home Depot