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HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 01:52 PM

hey all, new here thought i would post up soem pics of my ongoing project. I needed too rebuild my truck and wanted too do something diferent. Enter P40 WARHAWK fighter truck....

this is the blazer i bought 5 years ago...

halloween 04

after 3 years of wheelin and camping this is what she " evolved" too..

bought a 2 wd for the BBC and some frame bits..

the pile that was left of the chevy after i took everything i wanted...

the last pic of her..

started the tear down...

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 02:01 PM

more tear down...

got chevy..lol

took two 14 bolt covers and made one thick one the theme for this build is going too be simple yet effective..

i blew my 355 c.i. up doin donuts so time too pull the motor...

and out..

the oil pick up tube came off cauzeing FAIL!

on the trailer and off too my buddies shop...

pennsylvaniaboy · 06-25-2009, 02:05 PM

sooo.... whats the plan?

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 02:06 PM

here are some frame carnage pics...

check out how much pass frame rail is bent in...

im gettin too work with the plasma cutter..

old cage is out..

blazers look wierd without a rollbar of some type..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennsylvaniaboy

sooo.... whats the plan?

im gettin there..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 02:14 PM

here's where the fun starts... i want too put a cab on and a bench seat so my fam can come wheelin also. so first step is too lose the front half of the truck...took some maksing tape and a sawzall..

and seperated..

now that looks funny...

now some frame work..

this is the drivers side splice. i used 2wd one ton frame sections.. worked very very well....

boxed and sleeved the steering box area

my buddy did the welding for me, as i dotn trust me skills yet..

this is passenger side front horn being replaced with 2 wd frame section..

welded everything up..

now onto a custom front crossmember..welded plate on each side..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 02:31 PM

then welded the crossmember too the plates..

boxed drivers side too add more strength.. couldnt do passenger side because i needed the space for fuel pump..

added some tube for support..

the new cab. i got the cab and front end off a buddy whos' project changed directions so ended up with mint paint and flames for the front end..

here comes the frame...

and married...

boy that looks wierd too me...

and one happy guy!

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 02:35 PM

cant get over how wierd it looks too have a cab on my truck...

starting the interior cage..

i wanted little too no interior intrusion for the cage so i removed the dash too reinstall after the cage is done...

cykovski · 06-25-2009, 02:50 PM

Nice work so far, keep bringin' it!

ICBC= Insurance Corp of BC?

You can lose the extra "o", "to" is only "too" when you mean "also". Sorry, had to say it.

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cykovski

Nice work so far, keep bringin' it!

ICBC= Insurance Corp of BC?

You can lose the extra "o", "to" is only "too" when you mean "also". Sorry, had to say it.

yup on the icbc...

thanks for the tip.. im just a thupid redneck from canader eh...

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:01 PM

the new hood...

now this is where the p40 warhawk starts too take shape. i wanted a riveted body pane look, but didnt want too spend thousands on a paint job im gonna fuck up. so i went too a decal shop and had them make me " rivets" i then went ahead and " riveted" my truck...

fender..

i did all the panels seperate as i didnt want the rivet lines too match as they dont on the real plane..

brought the truck back home too do some more work..

primed the front frame section..

like my redneck garage???

front frame painted..

whats left of my old truck..lol

the progress so far..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:09 PM

started the cab wiring for gauges..

and completely stripped...

startin too take shape of a truck again..dash is in...

workin on the gauge cluster... i wanted too carry the theme inside so i tried too make it look like something you would see in a fighter plane of that era..

new gasket set for the BBC

and new urethane body mounts...

got the doors riveted..

i dont have the paint code too match the box so i painted it primer.. will be doing tube bed in the future..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:15 PM

well turns out i cant handle a roof over my head, so back too my buddies shop to make it a convertable and finish the cage...

masking tape and sawzall are my friends...

roof be gone...

who needs a roof anyways..or ruf too you guys...

ahhh thats better...

adding runners too the cage...

then we welded the w/s frame from the old blazer too the new cab..

carrying on with the fighter plane theme.. added some speed holes into the plate that secures the windshield frame too the cage. no windshield frame movement on this truck...

and too give it more of a cockpit look we added down bars..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:20 PM

back shot..love the look of the speed holes..

secured the rear of the cab too the cage...

starting on the sliders...

some gussetting and done...

then back too my place for more work...

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:36 PM

more cage pics...

i like the look of the 80's padded rollbars sooo i went with it..

do or die time.. last shot of truck before i attempt too see if my windshiled will still fit...

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO..she fits..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:42 PM

the interior is startin too come together...

party party now its BBC time...

i took the motor too my buddies shop and tore it apart...only too find the number 60 stamped on the cylinders.... fukin rights..a 468!!!!!!

redneck paint booth...

i want the engine too look like a p40 engine soo all parts will be grey or black...

block is all prepped for reasembly...

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:46 PM

pistons...

new balancer and double roller timing chain..

new bearings..

crank is in..

pistons r in..

allright.. startin too look like a motor again..

prelubing the lifters...

heads are on...

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:50 PM

bottom end is buttoned up..

intake is on..

how does that look...

new fan.. simple yet effective...

dressed it up on the stand.. what do ya think?

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 03:57 PM

i am not a fan of the msd boxes so i added a rev limiter inside the HEI cap..

in its new home..

fenders on...

mmm sexy BBC...

put the tires back on and continued with reassembly..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 04:04 PM

backed down the driveway and tested the motor a bit...

some open header vids...

YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 C.I.

YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 PT2

YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 PT3

my newborns first pic with the truck...

i painted my fender flares with the " sharksmouth" like the P40...

first test run with ehr and had too pull a jeep outta the bush.. imagaine that...

and out...big block gooood

Mike330R · 06-25-2009, 04:07 PM

Nice project!
Like the custom car port

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 04:15 PM

first time out wheelin with the family...

here's a vid of my truck rescuing some stockers in no mans land...

YouTube - MY BIG BLOCK BLAZER RESCUIN IDIOTS IN NO MANS LAND

took my hard top and cut it down too make a half cab...

that looks kinda wierd...

instant bolt on half roof...

went back too the decal shop had a decal made for my buddy who helped me and some true 50 cal bullet holes...

then i went and got some eyes made...can you see the P40 look yet?

mounted some kc slimlights...

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 04:22 PM

took it camping.. parked bseide my buddies super short box trazer..

got my zero rates in..

my boy..

the reason for the bench seat... takin the lil man out..

well the slimlights just werent cuttin it... so time for lightforc too step in. these lights r amazing.. expensive but worth evry penny. i also bought the blue and clear filters. blue is awesome in the snow...

size diference..

with clear filters on..

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike330R

Nice project!
Like the custom car port

thank you.. a guys gotta make do with what he has...

HEAVY METAL · 06-25-2009, 04:34 PM

stepped up the battery...

the blue lenses...

dont believe the hype.. these lights r not indestructible...

walk around video with 2.5 " exhaust..

YouTube - BIG BLOCKED BLAZER WALK AROUND

hittin some trails with it..first part of the vid in 4 lo... wrong gear.. last part in 4 hi.. right gear...

YouTube - BIG BLOCK MUD BOGGING

more trails..nothin technical..just fun..

YouTube - MUD TRAILS...

new warn premiums...

06-25-2009, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	My p40 warhawk project... hey all, new here thought i would post up soem pics of my ongoing project. I needed too rebuild my truck and wanted too do something diferent. Enter P40 WARHAWK fighter truck.... this is the blazer i bought 5 years ago... halloween 04 after 3 years of wheelin and camping this is what she " evolved" too.. bought a 2 wd for the BBC and some frame bits.. the pile that was left of the chevy after i took everything i wanted... the last pic of her.. started the tear down...

06-25-2009, 03:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	the new hood... now this is where the p40 warhawk starts too take shape. i wanted a riveted body pane look, but didnt want too spend thousands on a paint job im gonna fuck up. so i went too a decal shop and had them make me " rivets" i then went ahead and " riveted" my truck... fender.. i did all the panels seperate as i didnt want the rivet lines too match as they dont on the real plane.. brought the truck back home too do some more work.. primed the front frame section.. like my redneck garage??? front frame painted.. whats left of my old truck..lol the progress so far.. Last edited by HEAVY METAL; 06-25-2009 at 03:03 PM.

06-25-2009, 03:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	well turns out i cant handle a roof over my head, so back too my buddies shop to make it a convertable and finish the cage... masking tape and sawzall are my friends... roof be gone... who needs a roof anyways..or ruf too you guys... ahhh thats better... adding runners too the cage... then we welded the w/s frame from the old blazer too the new cab.. carrying on with the fighter plane theme.. added some speed holes into the plate that secures the windshield frame too the cage. no windshield frame movement on this truck... and too give it more of a cockpit look we added down bars.. Last edited by HEAVY METAL; 06-25-2009 at 03:16 PM.

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HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	bottom end is buttoned up.. intake is on.. how does that look... new fan.. simple yet effective... dressed it up on the stand.. what do ya think? Last edited by HEAVY METAL; 06-25-2009 at 03:51 PM.

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06-25-2009, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	more tear down... got chevy..lol took two 14 bolt covers and made one thick one the theme for this build is going too be simple yet effective.. i blew my 355 c.i. up doin donuts so time too pull the motor... and out.. the oil pick up tube came off cauzeing FAIL! on the trailer and off too my buddies shop...

06-25-2009, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
pennsylvaniaboy Fullsize wheeler Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83301 Location: everett, pa Posts: 2,464	sooo.... whats the plan?

06-25-2009, 02:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	here are some frame carnage pics... check out how much pass frame rail is bent in... im gettin too work with the plasma cutter.. old cage is out.. blazers look wierd without a rollbar of some type..

06-25-2009, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	here's where the fun starts... i want too put a cab on and a bench seat so my fam can come wheelin also. so first step is too lose the front half of the truck...took some maksing tape and a sawzall.. and seperated.. now that looks funny... now some frame work.. this is the drivers side splice. i used 2wd one ton frame sections.. worked very very well.... boxed and sleeved the steering box area my buddy did the welding for me, as i dotn trust me skills yet.. this is passenger side front horn being replaced with 2 wd frame section.. welded everything up.. now onto a custom front crossmember..welded plate on each side..

06-25-2009, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	then welded the crossmember too the plates.. boxed drivers side too add more strength.. couldnt do passenger side because i needed the space for fuel pump.. added some tube for support.. the new cab. i got the cab and front end off a buddy whos' project changed directions so ended up with mint paint and flames for the front end.. here comes the frame... and married... boy that looks wierd too me... and one happy guy!

06-25-2009, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	cant get over how wierd it looks too have a cab on my truck... starting the interior cage.. i wanted little too no interior intrusion for the cage so i removed the dash too reinstall after the cage is done...

06-25-2009, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
cykovski Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125699 Location: NorCal Posts: 67	Nice work so far, keep bringin' it! ICBC= Insurance Corp of BC? You can lose the extra "o", "to" is only "too" when you mean "also". Sorry, had to say it.

06-25-2009, 03:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	started the cab wiring for gauges.. and completely stripped... startin too take shape of a truck again..dash is in... workin on the gauge cluster... i wanted too carry the theme inside so i tried too make it look like something you would see in a fighter plane of that era.. new gasket set for the BBC and new urethane body mounts... got the doors riveted.. i dont have the paint code too match the box so i painted it primer.. will be doing tube bed in the future..

06-25-2009, 03:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	back shot..love the look of the speed holes.. secured the rear of the cab too the cage... starting on the sliders... some gussetting and done... then back too my place for more work...

06-25-2009, 03:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	more cage pics... i like the look of the 80's padded rollbars sooo i went with it.. do or die time.. last shot of truck before i attempt too see if my windshiled will still fit... WOOOOOO HOOOOOO..she fits..

06-25-2009, 03:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	the interior is startin too come together... party party now its BBC time... i took the motor too my buddies shop and tore it apart...only too find the number 60 stamped on the cylinders.... fukin rights..a 468!!!!!! redneck paint booth... i want the engine too look like a p40 engine soo all parts will be grey or black... block is all prepped for reasembly...

06-25-2009, 03:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	pistons... new balancer and double roller timing chain.. new bearings.. crank is in.. pistons r in.. allright.. startin too look like a motor again.. prelubing the lifters... heads are on...

06-25-2009, 03:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	i am not a fan of the msd boxes so i added a rev limiter inside the HEI cap.. in its new home.. fenders on... mmm sexy BBC... put the tires back on and continued with reassembly..

06-25-2009, 04:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	backed down the driveway and tested the motor a bit... some open header vids... YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 C.I. YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 PT2 YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 PT3 my newborns first pic with the truck... i painted my fender flares with the " sharksmouth" like the P40... first test run with ehr and had too pull a jeep outta the bush.. imagaine that... and out...big block gooood

06-25-2009, 04:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mike330R Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 45004 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 529	Nice project! Like the custom car port

06-25-2009, 04:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	first time out wheelin with the family... here's a vid of my truck rescuing some stockers in no mans land... YouTube - MY BIG BLOCK BLAZER RESCUIN IDIOTS IN NO MANS LAND took my hard top and cut it down too make a half cab... that looks kinda wierd... instant bolt on half roof... went back too the decal shop had a decal made for my buddy who helped me and some true 50 cal bullet holes... then i went and got some eyes made...can you see the P40 look yet? mounted some kc slimlights...

06-25-2009, 04:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	took it camping.. parked bseide my buddies super short box trazer.. got my zero rates in.. my boy.. the reason for the bench seat... takin the lil man out.. well the slimlights just werent cuttin it... so time for lightforc too step in. these lights r amazing.. expensive but worth evry penny. i also bought the blue and clear filters. blue is awesome in the snow... size diference.. with clear filters on..

06-25-2009, 04:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137644 Location: maple ridge bc canada Posts: 734	stepped up the battery... the blue lenses... dont believe the hype.. these lights r not indestructible... walk around video with 2.5 " exhaust.. YouTube - BIG BLOCKED BLAZER WALK AROUND hittin some trails with it..first part of the vid in 4 lo... wrong gear.. last part in 4 hi.. right gear... YouTube - BIG BLOCK MUD BOGGING more trails..nothin technical..just fun.. YouTube - MUD TRAILS... new warn premiums...