Builds Warhorse-LS3 C&C & more

[NCFJ]

No undercoating, Lizard Skin (LS) top coated with gloss black paint. LS is pretty tough stuff. I had to remove it from a piece and a grinder was in order.

 

[NCFJ]

A little Ron Davis porn, beautiful craftsmanship.

 

[OGBeno]

Wow.

 

[BMValentine]

How much can I expect to pay for a Ron Davis Radiator if you don't mind me asking?

 

[megolfer]

Over 1k for that one

 

[NCFJ]

Working on maintaining the company name. Brake and fuel lines
There will be a heat shield between header and brake lines, small rubber section between firewall and frame line/fuel rail

 

[NCFJ]

There has to be some flex between the firewall hard line and the fuel rail to accommodate body/frame flex. I had one push lock fitting fail in ten years, it happened to be a trans cooler line. Gates power grip clamps will prevent it happening again. Suspenders and a belt

 

[NCFJ]

More sanding and paint, small metal section at dash that houses the defrost ducts.

 

[NCFJ]

Knocked out a lot of the Dynamat today. The knock test on the rear quarter produces a solid thud. Puts a smile on my face.

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Awesome work! The interior of that truck will be a pleasure to ride in.

Are you going to install the headliner yourself?

-Ed

 

[NCFJ]

Good morning Ed and thank you. I will not be installing the headliner myself. At least that's the plan. I am very happy with how the Lizard Skin combined with the Dynamat and X Mat turned out. I rap on my stock 62, with all glass etc and it sounds like a tin can. I rap on this one in the very same spot and it is a dull thud. This is going to be one quiet truck. Cant say that I am looking forward to getting my arms up inside the doors though

 

[cruisermatt]

I can't wait to do all that deadening on mine. That and window tint make it it into a completely different vehicle. Butyl in the rear 1/4's is smart, most overlook that area and its actually where most of the road noise comes from.

 

[mongoose2231]

Hey Stan, how long does it take you to complete one of these restomods? A year and a half, two? I see it's been a little more than a year now. I was curious to see how quick can one man finish one of these by him/herself. I am afraid to tear into my truck due to fear of never finishing it and it ending up a basket case. Your thread and others on here serve as motivation though...

 

[NCFJ]

@mongoose2231 tried to send you a PM

 

[mongoose2231]

I started a conversation with you. Check your inbox please.

 

[NCFJ]

The pedal that comes with the LS3 is awful, unless you are installing it in a dump truck. So a little modification using a Lokar pedal and arm is the solution. I cut the tab (arrow) off the bracket and welded it back where shown and slotted it to make assembly to the OEM pedal mount platform easier. A couple spacers allow the back of the bracket to sit flush on the OEM platform.
Pedal is adjustable up and down.

 

[NCFJ]

Installed the Lokar shifter and shift indicator boot ring. That's the new day glow yellow shift lever they offer

 

[NCFJ]

Hung the front clip. Lots of threads to chase. Everything is loose currently. I want to hang the doors and get everything lined up prior to locking everything in place. Starting to look like a truck. The Dune Beige and black combo is really growing on me.

 

[barefoot]

As always, very nice work. Maybe I missed it, but what gear ratio will this truck’s differentials have?

 

[NCFJ]

@barefoot, sorry I missed your post, it has the stock 80 R&Ps in it 4.11