After collecting dust for a couple years I finally got around to finishing an underhood "bling" project. The underhoods of the 3rd gens aren't the prettiest, but they don't look too bad with a little work. To compliment the SS braideded wastegate, fuel and nitrous lines I have I wanted to add a SS upper radiator hose. Unfortunately, the radiator inlet is larger than the thermostat housing outlet, so a single piece of -32 hose won't work like on the earlier trucks. I found a spare 3" rod of 6061 and snuck some time on the lathe at work and turned an adapter to make a section of -32 hose with a 90 split flanged end work.



I also grabbed some SS hardware for the store:



After assembly with a fresh gasket:





Just need a short section of Hose to adapt to the radiator and on it goes!

Post up some pics of the projects you guys are working on/planning for the winter months!

 

Looks good, Johnner!

 

The engine so's bright, I gotta wear shades...

That's gonna look great.

Chris

 

Well my bling was done a little while back while I was doing my 1st Gen conversion.. I still have more to do..

I painted intercooler tubes, and valve covers




I would call this bling for a 1st Gen.. of course I still need to finish the rest of truck..


my last piece is: I had a buddy cast me an aluminum skull shifter head

 

Johnner, it looks great buddy!

 

Johnner

That a great looking set up. I think I saw my finger prints on that hose