My 1990 C1500 SWB Build - Daily Driver

[PolarBear]

Finally bit the bullet on instrumentation.

I'm still on the fence between full race car or semi-street vehicle.

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[OutlawDrifter]

Full race will make it less enjoyable on the street...just saying, I've been down that road.

 

[Supercharged111]

Full race will make it less enjoyable on the street...just saying, I've been down that road.

But it's cool!

 

[PolarBear]

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I swear, someday i'll get back on this truck. It's close to getting finished.

Can't remember if I explained it or not. Got the cooling system burped and sealed 5-6 weeks ago. Then it developed a slow leak from the NEW GM thermostat housing, which the LS housings and seals are pretty straightforward to seal up. Work got busy, bought a new 2023 Silverado and kinda lost interest in this truck for a while.

Just drained the coolant the other day, replaced the thermostat housing with another gm piece. Still have to refill, burp the truck and actually take it for a drive.

Oh.... and install the Holley dash.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

It happens, much easier to ignore them when you've got other fun toys to drive!

Was about to message you and see if you were still alive!

 

[PolarBear]

It happens, much easier to ignore them when you've got other fun toys to drive!

Was about to message you and see if you were still alive!

I really do appreciate your thought! I've been passing through Horton twice a month, avoiding deputy dog. Been meaning to call you and take you up on the barley pop offer.

The 2023 has kept me awfully busy.

Made it about a week and a half on the bridgestone street tires, before ordering new Falkens.

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Also found a set of new GM step bars for a steal on Facebook, ran down to the Lake of the Ozarks to pick them up. Did a 2" Rough Country leveling strut kit with matching rear shocks as well.

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Lastly, found a screaming deal on a center console and ordered it. I really wanted a truck with a console to start with, but $10,000 off of sticker said I was getting a bench seat truck. These consoles usually go for $700-1200 used, found this one in a 2021 Trailboss down in Cape Girardeau, MO. Had it freight shipped up to me.

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[PolarBear]

Got the intercooler plumbed and filled today. Took it for a drive around the block. Good lord this thing is a menace.

Doesn't have the typical peaky LS power delivery feel, it's right off idle and feels like it wants to Rev to the moon. I did a quick 1-2 shifting at 5k. It's ridiculous.

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[PolarBear]

Finally followed through on the custom plate for this truck.

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[PolarBear]

Put about 40 miles on the truck tonight. This thing is an awesome driving truck! RPM at 70 is really decent.

The 6 speed shifts like butter and good lord the Torque this LSA puts down, it feels super solid!

Need to get it in for an alignment, next.

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[Supercharged111]

How about a quick video of that thing ripping off a few gears at full song?