Project “Tomahawk”

[JRappleguy]

On 4/28/2023 at 2:38 PM, ghetdjc320 said:

By far the nicest bed cover I’ve ever come across. 

I got to say, I’m intrigued by this.  What company did this cause I’m definitely interested in maybe getting one as well

[fiatslug87]

1 hour ago, JRappleguy said:

I got to say, I’m intrigued by this.  What company did this cause I’m definitely interested in maybe getting one as well

https://www.truckcoversusa.com

[JRappleguy]

2 hours ago, fiatslug87 said:

https://www.truckcoversusa.com

Thanks, I reached out

[ghetdjc320]

Keep in mind that this isn’t a cover they stock. They can custom make it though but you’ll have to send them the specs. I ordered mine February of last year.

[ghetdjc320]

Coming along nicely. Can’t say enough about this Novak radiator. I bought the complete system with fans and shroud all pre-assembled. All the fans are genuine Spal units and the hot side of the radiator has a larger fan that the other two aux fans. It also just so happens that the word “Comanche” is the same length as the word “corvette”… that leads to an interesting idea 

[ghetdjc320]

Going to extend the intake 3” longer to get it closer to the factory position. Tight fit but was able to keep 4” tubing throughout and it looks very clean. I just didn’t want the intake in the hot side of the radiator. I’ll duct the original opening for the air intake to dump right on the new filter. 

[ghetdjc320]

Will fab up a bracket to relocate the power steering reservoir to the drivers side inner fender. The bottom of the outlet will be at 37” from the ground and the top of the inlet is at 35” so there should be zero starvation issues there. Will take some creative hose routing though for sure. 

[Salvagedcircuit]

4 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Coming along nicely. Can’t say enough about this Novak radiator. I bought the complete system with fans and shroud all pre-assembled. All the fans are genuine Spal units and the hot side of the radiator has a larger fan that the other two aux fans.

 

That radiator looks properly chunky. Very nice choice. That looks like it completely fills the top bracket!

[ghetdjc320]

57 minutes ago, Salvagedcircuit said:

That radiator looks properly chunky. Very nice choice. That looks like it completely fills the top bracket!

The core is a solid 3.25” thick. It’s quite an epic radiator

[ghetdjc320]

Lower radiator hose installed. Added an inline spot for temp probe but also had to add a ground to the sensor body since it can’t get engine ground where it’s at. Complete the intake as well. Building the shelf for the electronics and compressor now.

 

 

[ghetdjc320]

Lot of small things accomplished. Fabed up a bracket and relocated the power steering reservoir to clear the intake. The bottom of the reservoir is still higher than the top of the pump for a good gravity feed. Planning and engineering the layout under the hood is quite a task. Once the components are all where they need to be, wiring will commence which is actually the easier part at this point. Still have to install the accessories tray for the compressor and pdc area, install the condenser, compressor, radiator overflow and starter. 
 

[ghetdjc320]

Lots more fab and custom work. For reference, I’m running the Dakota digital 128k ppm vss that screws on to the original long shaft speed sender. I have the Dakota converter box as well but really didn’t like the idea of using it as it doesn’t have the native resolution of the original sensor. I’ll use the LS ecu output to provide the stock speedo and tach signals. 

Also running a custom PDC. I have a bussed 6 relay kit along with a 10 position power distribution block. Running a Wix LS filter/regulator with all AN fittings. 
 

On another note, looks like I may be close to stock driveshaft lengths in the end

[ghetdjc320]

Driveshaft lengths are off by about 2-2.5”. Had to also notch the crossmember and re-weld

it shut as the np242 has a larger case

[ghetdjc320]

Thought I’d post up some info on these custom tailight housing @Dzimm made for me. They incorporate the newer sealed o ring style 1156 and 1157 sockets which are a lot easier to work with and seal much better than the stock ones.

Also running an ARB air coupler outlet to the front bumper to inflate tires as needed. 

[ghetdjc320]

Just got finished up with this modified cross member as well. Had to do a lot of cutting and welding to get this to a nice clean custom piece that fits the new tcase like a glove. 

[fiatslug87]

Are those the Key Parts lenses? Do they have any stampings around the top or bottom edges?

[ghetdjc320]

3 hours ago, fiatslug87 said:

Are those the Key Parts lenses? Do they have any stampings around the top or bottom edges?

Yes they are. I didn’t see any standings on them though

[ghetdjc320]

Well, project is going on hold again. Will be several months before picking this back up again. Probably next year around this time or maybe a bit later. 

[Tsalagi]

On 5/7/2023 at 10:27 AM, ghetdjc320 said:

Well, project is going on hold again. Will be several months before picking this back up again. Probably next year around this time or maybe a bit later. 

 

 

[A-man930]

Where did you source this from? 

[Limeyjeeper]

On 5/7/2023 at 11:27 AM, ghetdjc320 said:

Well, project is going on hold again. Will be several months before picking this back up again. Probably next year around this time or maybe a bit later. 

Well I hope it is going on hold for good, positive reasons my friend.

[EUREKA]

I'll look forward to you resuming.

[ghetdjc320]

1 hour ago, Limeyjeeper said:

Well I hope it is going on hold for good, positive reasons my friend.

[ghetdjc320]

3 hours ago, A-man930 said:

Where did you source this from? 

Those were an Amazon find. I think I have an extra down in the shop I can snap a picture of the package for you

[ghetdjc320]

22 hours ago, A-man930 said:

Where did you source this from? 

Found the bag it came in: