**This is an updated/compressed version of the original build thread**
March 2009-November 2009
In March of 2009 I purchased this vehicle from the original owner for $500 with 172,000 miles. There was a list of items needing replacement/repairs from the start. Those of you who have followed this build along the way have seen the transformation over the summer, and also seen the problems I have run into on different aspects of the build. As of November 2009 I have decided to pull the engine out and prepare for something entirely new over the winter months. As things progress I will update this build thread. If you have any questions about the build, just ask and I will answer them.
Below are pictures of the build as it progressed throughout 2009;
Condition of the vehicle when purchased. It has some body work to be done;
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...3091242-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...2091804-01.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...2091804-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...6091249-00.jpg
6G72 Engine Has to be gone through and cleaned up;
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...9091403-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...6091253-01.jpg http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...6091253-00.jpg
Starting the tear down and replacement/upgrade of parts on the engine;
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...7091810-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...7091844-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...9091457-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...6091327-00.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...0091402-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...1091312-02.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...1091231-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0100.jpg
Brakes, Wheels, and Suspenion Upgraded;
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...3091228-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...2091400-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...4091934-00.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...7091242-00.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0007.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0003.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0028.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0018.jpg
Exterior Changes;
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0177.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0254.jpghttp://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...h_DSC_0016.jpg