Author Topic: D-maxalanche project (Read 9180 times)

Alaska_AV · « **on:** February 06, 2011, 01:48:27 AM »

Well the D-maxalanche project has started.
I'm starting with a 2003 Avalanche carcass from the wife's AV rebuild. I gutted all the wiring and dash components out of it and removed the so called body from the frame. believe it or not this frame is straighter than the one currently under my 2500. Which is bent/kinked behind the drivers tire, not to mention the other damage being the middle truck in a 3 truck mess.

next I plan to remove the cab and bed off the 05 duramax I recently got at auction. Once the 2 frames are side by side, I'll decide if I use the AV frame as a hole or section the frames together. Using the 05 HD stuff to build it out..So after that is done I'll drop the 02 Avalanche body on the "new" frame, Gut it out and install the 05 wiring and such. Then the best of 3 interiors will go in. With any luck I'll be painting it this summer.

this is gonna take a bit of time, just keep poking me to get it done.....

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2011, 02:00:28 AM »

some more pics of the players

HuskerZ71 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2011, 02:32:17 AM »

This sounds awesome.

MonstaMonsta · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2011, 05:32:54 AM »

Wow Alaska_AV, looks like you have your hands full!

Poke Poke!! Carry on!

Ski Edition · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:06:21 AM »

Good luck with your project Jon!!

Chevzilla AV · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:25:24 AM »

It's always fun to watch on of your rebuild threads. Best of luck with it!

dnice58 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2011, 10:23:17 AM »

is it summer yet? good luck I can't wait to see the finished product, I'm sure it will be extrodinary

bluedevil · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2011, 01:59:44 PM »

Love reading your stuff. You always busy and having fun

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2011, 03:27:10 PM »

Oh it's not all fun...... My wife's impala is still in the shop..... Changed the oil and headlight switch so now it thinks I'm trying to steal it. Turned off the fuel injectors and starter. Anyone know a car theif that can teach me how to start it?

Crappy passlockII, want some good reading, Google 'Impala won't start' Ugg

Looking FWD to what this Dmaxproject is going to teach me

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2011, 03:46:31 PM »

I'm starting to think you're gonna need a bigger garage

maverick1974 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2011, 06:19:39 PM »

What are you plans for the clearance with the hood/front end? I remember reading one of the other AV conversions, the reason he used a WBH is because he needed to use a hood off a diesel silverado to get the engine to fit.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:36:51 PM »

most likely she will get a 3" body lift. Also thinking of electric fan conversion on this one also. One of the reasons I got a HP tuner set up.

I have found a few AV conversions on the net, some are cladded but most are WBH. The reason being is the bumpers, easyer to keep the HD bumper Vrs modding the cladded assembly to fit after the body lift.

maverick1974 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2011, 10:45:00 PM »

Yea I remember the bumper filler part too. If I would do a lift, I would be doing a custom steel front bumper.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2011, 10:57:40 PM »

this will have to hold you all till next weekend..... No foot ball for me

finished the stripping of the 03 2500 frame and stashed the carcass out back again

Here are some frame pics and were I will likely section it

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2011, 01:40:48 AM »

got the Dmax inside today. Some exploratory and up-loaded it's tune to HP tuners.

My god this inter-cooler is huge. the core support looks taller also

HenryJ · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:01:42 AM »

Some specifications if you need them. GM Upfitter manuals These manuals include detailed specifications for the chassis.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2011, 05:04:03 PM »

Quote from: HenryJ on February 12, 2011, 07:01:42 AM

Some specifications if you need them. GM Upfitter manuals These manuals include detailed specifications for the chassis.

thanks. I have been looking for that. I had found it a few years ago , couldn't find it again

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2011, 02:40:08 AM »

got a late start, starting the Craigslist barrage of parts

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:26:10 PM »

Well after a couple hours into it I have a Dmax under the Avalanche

This is the first test fit of the body. Looks like a make!!!

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:41:39 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on February 06, 2011, 03:46:31 PM

I'm starting to think you're gonna need a bigger garage

Your right I do

Enkei · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:51:55 PM »

Look'in sweet... I'm next......

bluedevil · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:56:42 PM »

Wow, that thing is already in there

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:07:09 AM »

ya made the front page

so today I took the body off to finish boxing the frame, fit the silverado's fuel tank, hang fuel cooler, modify a body mount, make the 2" body lift spacers and fit the 5" exaust. Oh ya install the rear end and load springs......

Skiping adding the second 2500 fuel tank for now, well back to work or bed?

have a long way to go

here is the 8.1

the 6.6 dmax

the rear section for the new frame

moving the stuff around

bluedevil · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:53:51 AM »

I dig that 8.1 engine cover

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:08:15 AM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on February 19, 2011, 09:26:10 PM

Well after a couple hours into it I have a Dmax under the Avalanche This is the first test fit of the body. Looks like a make!!!

Which Frame did you end up using?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:40:03 PM »

I used the front half of the silverado frame a the rear from the spare 2500 frame. I sectioned them under the rear door in the GM recommended spot

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:38:10 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on February 21, 2011, 12:40:03 PM

I used the front half of the silverado frame a the rear from the spare 2500 frame. I sectioned them under the rear door in the GM recommended spot

You start writing country songs about your Avalanche and all the years that are put into it I'll change your name to Jon Cash.


Johnny Cash One Piece At A Time

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:00:35 AM »

Man, just lost a day using the silverado fuel tank. Damn rear axle wants to hit it. Won't fit another way, unless I do a 6" inch lift........ Guess I have to fit the AV tanks now Got the silverado axle in and brakes Plumed and the exaust refit

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:09:58 AM »

Your just moving right along with the big pieces aren't ya?

bluedevil · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2011, 09:24:10 PM »

Looks like youre not finding time to climb towers anymore

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:57:51 PM »

Quote from: bluedevil on February 23, 2011, 09:24:10 PM

Looks like youre not finding time to climb towers anymore

boss went to Mexico

I need to clear this thing out of the shop for awile so I can get to work. have to build 12 equipment stands.

Got the frame close to done except, ebrake lines, new drive line and wireing for the second tank.....for the most part. Gona bolt the body on in a coupple hours

MyBigToy · « **Reply #31 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:12:08 PM »

You just don't waste any time, do you? I think you should change your name to Speedy Gonzales!

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #32 on:** February 25, 2011, 01:16:39 AM »

my engineered fuel pickup and putting on the body back on then slapped on the fenders n hood

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #33 on:** February 25, 2011, 01:20:57 AM »

the 5" exaust I had to play with and the making of the rear 2" body spacers

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #34 on:** February 25, 2011, 01:23:53 AM »

pics of this bad boy out front

gonna be awhile till I get some time on her again

BooomerX · « **Reply #35 on:** February 25, 2011, 11:32:00 AM »

Keep this up and you'll be faster than "Foose's" Overhaulin crew!!

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:37:33 AM »

Your not done yet.

That's is going to be one interesting AV.

bluedevil · « **Reply #37 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:24:40 AM »

I didnt know the 2500 sat that high. Thats a huge gap from the wheels to the wheel well. Did you also used the duramax chassis?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #38 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:19:50 PM »

Quote from: bluedevil on February 28, 2011, 06:24:40 AM

I didnt know the 2500 sat that high. Thats a huge gap from the wheels to the wheel well. Did you also used the duramax chassis?

Yes. In front. Avalanche rear half but used the Dmax axil.

bluedevil · « **Reply #39 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:12:03 PM »

Don't need a lift kit now do ya? Hehehehe

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #40 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:43:00 PM »

Quote from: bluedevil on February 28, 2011, 02:12:03 PM

Don't need a lift kit now do ya? Hehehehe

ya never know .....

BooomerX · « **Reply #41 on:** February 28, 2011, 11:46:19 PM »

44's take up a lot of real estate.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #42 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:30:41 AM »

oh what fun stripping out the 02 junk

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #43 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:38:23 AM »

gutting the good stuff

Enkei · « **Reply #44 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:12:25 AM »

WOW!!! What a mess... But it's all for a good Cause..

You should have a ton of extra parts off of the Silverado to sell...

BooomerX · « **Reply #45 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:07:33 PM »

What about putting in a new heater core while you are in there as a precautionary measure?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #46 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:07:20 PM »

Just fired her up with the key... She's alive

Long way to go but yay

Ski Edition · « **Reply #47 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:10:58 PM »

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #48 on:** March 15, 2011, 04:59:16 AM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on March 14, 2011, 10:07:20 PM

Just fired her up with the key... She's alive

Long way to go but yay

You figure out all the spaghetti harnesses already?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #49 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:57:16 PM »

well got the brakes bled, coolent, PS fluid toped off. hooked up the donor body and backed the whole pile out of the shop. Under it's own power

be another 3 weeks befor I get to bring her back in

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #50 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:01:15 PM »

So how much of the interior wiring do you have done? You've done a helluva lot with what little time you've actually spent on it.

BooomerX · « **Reply #51 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:37:55 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on March 15, 2011, 06:01:15 PM

So how much of the interior wiring do you have done? You've done a helluva lot with what little time you've actually spent on it.

Being so close to the North Pole I think he's got some of the elves moonlighting for him.

You've got some serious talent.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #52 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:56:13 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on March 15, 2011, 06:01:15 PM

So how much of the interior wiring do you have done? You've done a helluva lot with what little time you've actually spent on it.

In the fire wall it's done exceapt the old remote start. I removed the seats and carpet and all the wireing on the floor to the doors. It needs a good cleaning and new carpet. I need to decide if the factory XM is going back in or what head unit for that mater. Need to figure the wireing in the roof and how to convert

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #53 on:** March 19, 2011, 01:12:58 AM »

a walk around vid

http://www.facebook.com/v/195884337112836

Enkei · « **Reply #54 on:** March 19, 2011, 04:00:47 AM »

It's alive!!!! It's ALIVE!!!!!!

Who's the guy in the Red suit??? J/k... Congrats...

And GM said it can't be done.....

BooomerX · « **Reply #55 on:** March 19, 2011, 09:11:59 AM »

The General should have already done this years ago!!

waz · « **Reply #56 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:53:10 PM »

Very nice.

I so wish I was building one like that. For now I'll just have to stick to rescuing old Mercedes diesels. I find out Monday if I get the next project.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #57 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:55:09 AM »

Got to work on it a bit last weekend. Mostly pulling parts off the donor and in cab wiring. Found some factory fabric seat covers to replace the cut up leather seats going in. @ $200 there just what I need for now. Also trashed the avalanches carpet and pad....just nasty. the Donor had a tan carpet, although it was nice it had some stains so tonight I redyed it a custom dark Grey

Also sold some parts so I can afford to get the new rear drive line made..... yaaaaaay

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #58 on:** March 29, 2011, 11:39:46 PM »

Spent some time in on her last weekend again. Got through all the wiring in the roof , upper brake, bed lights, over head console, driver and pas vanity mirror lights, rear window defrost. Decided no onstar or XM going back right now.

Converted all the door guts from 02 to 05 and they work. once I found all the grounds

Did a fix on the cluster. the one in the silverado had been stabbed with a knife like the seats so I ordered a replacement lens and sprung for the upgraded one with some style

today I also got the customized drive line back and put in...... drove it around the block once

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #59 on:** March 30, 2011, 06:42:28 AM »

Congrats

I notice your cluster doesn't say "Deisel Fuel Only" on it. Did you find a decal for inside of the fuel tank door for it yet?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #60 on:** March 30, 2011, 02:10:19 PM »

No sticker. I think the fuel cap says it

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #61 on:** April 02, 2011, 12:05:04 AM »

this one is for OBB, he liked the rear bumper I repaired for the wife's project Avalanche.

I looked in my wallet, it was empty, checked the bank, the wife moved all my $$, guess shes tired of me spending $$$$ on the Dmax

just kidding

so I pulled all the parts out that I have acquired over a few years and drank a beer or 2 till i had a plan.......

So I decided to use pieces of 3 front bumpers to make one. One 1500 bumper, one 2500 bumper and one aftermarket bumper..............

I spliced an end piece on the 2500 bumper from the 1500 one and added the fender reinforcemet of the fake one to the mix.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #62 on:** April 02, 2011, 12:07:17 AM »

some more

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #63 on:** April 02, 2011, 12:09:55 AM »

also fixed the shattered rear cladding. with a large chunk missing

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #64 on:** April 02, 2011, 12:15:25 AM »

my brand new fog/drls were broken in may places on the mounts so I cut up some old ones to fix em

Enkei · « **Reply #65 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:29:14 AM »

It's just never ending..... Look'in good....Wish you were close I'd send you a ton of work....

MyBigToy · « **Reply #66 on:** April 02, 2011, 07:52:04 AM »

I think we need to start calling you Dr. Frankenstein!

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #67 on:** April 02, 2011, 04:57:42 PM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on April 02, 2011, 07:52:04 AM

I think we need to start calling you Dr. Frankenstein!

anything to save a grand or 2

WB · « **Reply #68 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:13:29 PM »

Need a good RF tech so I can move to AK and study under your instruction??? Hell. I have 2 sisters living up there already...

WB

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #69 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:18:25 PM »

one thing I'm having fun with is the fuel gage is working backward.... guess that's another difference between 2002 an 2005.

I tried reversing the wiring at the tank but so far no love........

maverick1974 · « **Reply #70 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:51:16 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on April 04, 2011, 02:18:25 PM

one thing I'm having fun with is the fuel gage is working backward.... guess that's another difference between 2002 an 2005.

I tried reversing the wiring at the tank but so far no love........

Don't worry about it, when it says you are getting near a full tank, stop for some fuel.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #71 on:** April 04, 2011, 05:46:53 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on April 04, 2011, 02:18:25 PM

one thing I'm having fun with is the fuel gage is working backward.... guess that's another difference between 2002 an 2005.

I tried reversing the wiring at the tank but so far no love........

Did you trade out the clusters?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #72 on:** April 04, 2011, 06:36:00 PM »

yep, had to. not much of the 02 left. The sender is 02 cause the donor one was broke, I think that is the root of the issue. The diesel sender alone cost more than a fuel pump and sensor for my 02

Nothing like dropping $100 in the tank and it say your low on fuel

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #73 on:** April 04, 2011, 06:44:30 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on April 04, 2011, 06:36:00 PM

yep, had to. not much of the 02 left. The sender is 02 cause the donor one was broke, I think that is the root of the issue. The diesel sender alone cost more than a fuel pump and sensor for my 02

Nothing like dropping $100 in the tank and it say your low on fuel

Ah, that ole "02" syndrome again. Now I'm wondering if it's a polarity issue. The sending unit is putting out one signal and the cluster is looking for the opposite.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #74 on:** April 09, 2011, 12:54:49 AM »

I think I have the fix for my fuel guage. I went back and looked at the pictures I took when I built the fuel pick up.... the floats between the 2 I had, worked 180 from each other and I didnt catch it. I took a float off another pump I had laying around an reworked it so Saturday I'll switch it out and see if that works

Also got all the seats recovered now so they can go in

anyone want cut up leather seat covers for $100

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #75 on:** April 10, 2011, 03:50:24 AM »

ya!!! the fuel gauge works

The new interior looks good to Getting closer

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #76 on:** April 10, 2011, 07:49:34 AM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on April 10, 2011, 03:50:24 AM

ya!!! the fuel gauge works

The new interior looks good to Getting closer

Gyslain Beaudoin · « **Reply #77 on:** April 10, 2011, 08:27:44 AM »

I love the idea of a Duramax in an Avy. Wish I had the time and money to do the same.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #78 on:** April 24, 2011, 02:37:43 AM »

god I love driving this monster around.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #79 on:** April 24, 2011, 06:08:37 AM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on April 24, 2011, 02:37:43 AM

god I love driving this monster around.

Ole Blue's gonna get jealous

Enkei · « **Reply #80 on:** April 24, 2011, 06:26:34 AM »

I think you need to cross the US to break it in....

And a few GTG's....

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #81 on:** April 29, 2011, 11:03:45 PM »

Looks like my fuel sender needs some more work. Ran out of fuel at an 1/8 tank on a hill. Do you now how hard it is to convince someone to bring 5 gallons of diesel to an Avalanche.

" they don't make diesel Avalanches sir" click

AHNAML · « **Reply #82 on:** April 30, 2011, 04:22:32 AM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on April 29, 2011, 11:03:45 PM

Looks like my fuel sender needs some more work. Ran out of fuel at an 1/8 tank on a hill. Do you now how hard it is to convince someone to bring 5 gallons of diesel to an Avalanche.

" they don't make diesel Avalanches sir" click

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #83 on:** April 30, 2011, 05:25:42 AM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on April 29, 2011, 11:03:45 PM

Looks like my fuel sender needs some more work. Ran out of fuel at an 1/8 tank on a hill. Do you now how hard it is to convince someone to bring 5 gallons of diesel to an Avalanche.

" they don't make diesel Avalanches sir" click

well, at least he called you sir.

Sent by my Atrix 4G

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #84 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:52:07 AM »

yaaay found a newer rear bumper assembly and found some used summer rubber to run on her.295/75/16 also found some wheels for the wife's AV

I love the turbo in this thing, it's like listening to a jet engine in the movies how they make them sound in bad weather or crashing ie cast away

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #85 on:** May 08, 2011, 01:38:16 AM »

all my fun has stopped. I discovered a head gasket is bad.....I hope its the head gasket...... guess the head bolts stretching is a common problem with these engines. the parts alone, run just over a grand so its going to be awhile till I can afford the fix. I have parked her, I had the $$$ last week but got tires and the bumper.... then pop...uggg

I have considered putting the body back on the 8.1 and move on but that would cost at least as much.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #86 on:** May 08, 2011, 03:17:46 AM »

Ouch!

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #87 on:** July 12, 2011, 11:55:05 AM »

Where are we at on this? I wanna see this thing in action! Lol, head gaskets suck, my dads just went on his '00 sierra.

Jon

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #88 on:** August 06, 2011, 05:33:12 PM »

did you ever get her checked out? cause i was wondering if you went to the dealer...if everything would still be "warrantied" since it is all gm...

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #89 on:** August 06, 2011, 07:27:42 PM »

its still broke....

now the trans in my blue one is gone again

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #90 on:** August 06, 2011, 08:03:02 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on August 06, 2011, 07:27:42 PM

its still broke....

now the trans in my blue one is gone again

Note to self. Don't let Jon use any of our Avy's while he's on vacation if in the area. He keeps breaking them.

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #91 on:** August 13, 2011, 11:47:15 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on August 06, 2011, 08:03:02 PM

Note to self. Don't let Jon use any of our Avy's while he's on vacation if in the area. He keeps breaking them.

I know you're not referring to me, but I havent broke anything...yet, lol. Not until Enkei helps me install bigger sway bars at the next meet so I can take turns at 75 mph, lol.

Too bad the trannys gone in the other one...dont you have 3 altogether? I wonder what its like to have to choose what to drive, i only knew about that feeling for a week when I had both my yukon and avy insured and registered at the same time. I also found out just now that i ramble a lot, lol

Jon

4x4dreamer · « **Reply #92 on:** August 14, 2011, 03:54:01 AM »

Don't you have a nice 4L85E tranny out of the other 2500 Avy? As much as you have had them apart you could probably swap them with a pair of channel locks, a hammer and a few cold ones

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #93 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:47:48 AM »

Quote from: R3D DR4G0N on August 13, 2011, 11:47:15 PM

I know you're not referring to me, but I havent broke anything...yet, lol. Not until Enkei helps me install bigger sway bars at the next meet so I can take turns at 75 mph, lol.

Too bad the trannys gone in the other one...dont you have 3 altogether? I wonder what its like to have to choose what to drive, i only knew about that feeling for a week when I had both my yukon and avy insured and registered at the same time. I also found out just now that i ramble a lot, lol

Jon

Alaska Avy has the same spelling as you do with the same first name. He started the thread so I was referring to him.

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #94 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:25:56 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on August 14, 2011, 06:47:48 AM

Alaska Avy has the same spelling as you do with the same first name. He started the thread so I was referring to him.

thats actually good to know,

Good luck with the d-maxalanche, Jon!

Jon

KY_BOB · « **Reply #95 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:18:28 PM »

I can't believe you can do this and are worried about jumping into tuning. VERY nice work.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #96 on:** August 14, 2011, 11:28:17 PM »

Quote from: 4x4dreamer on August 14, 2011, 03:54:01 AM

Don't you have a nice 4L85E tranny out of the other 2500 Avy? As much as you have had them apart you could probably swap them with a pair of channel locks, a hammer and a few cold ones

well yes I do

Hopefully I find out Monday What will happen about the trans at my dealer

the best idea I've herd so far was once they fix it. take it out and put the 4l85 in then sell the 4l60 to pay for the change

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #97 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:08:15 AM »

Well my main AV is back on the road, the dealer covered the fix. So with any luck the next month or so well have a duramax head gasket replacement thread ......

Enkei · « **Reply #98 on:** September 19, 2011, 04:50:35 AM »

Keep us updated... You know with all the floods around here there are some nice New body Av's that need new motors.. One of them with a D-max would be Sweet....

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #99 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:30:14 PM »

If someone wants to send me an avalanche n duramax truck, I'll build it

and a heavy white envelope, full cash wouldn't offend me ........

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #100 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:42:30 AM »

Quote from: Enkei on September 19, 2011, 04:50:35 AM

Keep us updated... You know with all the floods around here there are some nice New body Av's that need new motors.. One of them with a D-max would be Sweet....

we got flooded bad here in Owego. A lot of people's homes were damaged and a lot of posessions were lost, but I had my Avy! Shouldve taken some pictures sloshing through water around town and how muddy the truck got, :p

On a side note, our garage was ripped in two by the rushing waters. The passenger side garage wall was undermined about 5 feet and the foundation collapsed, taking the entire wall with it. I also lost all of my cleaning supplies and my spare taillight lenses (big whoop compared to others, y'know?)

Jon

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #101 on:** September 20, 2011, 01:16:09 PM »

Sorry to hear about that. Wish you and your neibors the best in recovering.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #102 on:** October 13, 2011, 07:18:45 PM »

Well???

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #103 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:46:56 PM »

its half torn apart... almost have one head off. There is allot of stuff on one these engines

work has been filling my time, I hope to get some time this next week

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #104 on:** October 26, 2011, 08:26:11 PM »

well I'm cleaning yucky parts... waiting on a gasket/bolt kit to come in. I asked my 2nd fav dealer to look at my suspect head gasket and they agreed that it was bad. So with any luck this will have a happy ending. Also doing some mods as she goes back together. EGR delete and PVC reroute

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #105 on:** October 30, 2011, 11:37:44 PM »

well got her running again. time to start finishing all the loose ends

did full time drl's and all 4 high on her today to wine down

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #106 on:** October 30, 2011, 11:48:45 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on October 30, 2011, 11:37:44 PM

well got her running again. time to start finishing all the loose ends

did full time drl's and all 4 high on her today to wine down

awesome job! Looks great!

jon

HenryJ · « **Reply #107 on:** November 05, 2011, 01:40:06 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on October 30, 2011, 11:37:44 PM

well got her running again. time to start finishing all the loose ends

did full time drl's and all 4 high on her today to wine down

That really is a beauty. You have some wonderful skilz.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #108 on:** December 02, 2011, 01:42:18 AM »

psssst

I love driving this thing

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #109 on:** December 02, 2011, 04:55:47 AM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on December 02, 2011, 01:42:18 AM

psssst

I love driving this thing

Is it all officially done now? Plates and all?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #110 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:56:28 AM »

It ain't done yet But the radio and engine work

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #111 on:** December 02, 2011, 08:04:37 PM »

Quote from: Alaska_AV on December 02, 2011, 10:56:28 AM

It ain't done yet But the radio and engine work

That's two important items.

bevo · « **Reply #112 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:48:32 PM »

looks real good so far cant wait to see it all!!!

steakman · « **Reply #113 on:** March 09, 2012, 06:59:50 PM »

who woulda thunk it.!!?? My first post here (came over from DPlace to thank an Old electronics guy for his work on LUx Nav/Bose amps - just did my conversion..and then I saw this)...So of course I just had to check it out.! Verrrry Kewl..! That motor looks phenomenal. .. not surprised the HG were bad, any Dmax with a build date prior to Jan 2006 had the old style crimped (like the ones in my 06 LBZ). But I digress, an amazing retrofit and conversion..I will return to see how it works out in the end (Perfectly no doubt), and will be happy to link to this thread in DP.

Cheers,

Theo

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #114 on:** March 09, 2012, 11:59:50 PM »

thanks for the atta boy

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=449474

Im still working on her but its more twards modding it. I love driving it and built a trailer for it to tow.

just added rear hitch cam, remotet start, transfer tank pump wireing, crash cam, winch wireing both ends.........

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #115 on:** March 10, 2012, 12:36:56 AM »

sold off the old cab for some coin

he said he would bring 4 guys, he brought his crippled cousin...