New "Bling"
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New "Bling"
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!
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!
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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
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
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