Duramax Street Rod

[Turbo Performance]

Figured I'd give you guys a quick peek at the project I've got going. Stock Duramax, parallel twins, 4l80, Jones quick change rearend, 4-link front and rear. Still mocking up, waiting on front wheels and coilovers to build a chassis then it should really get moving. Shooting for >2500lbs with me in it. Cab is all aluminum Freightliner chopped 7", narrowed 14". Gonna be mainly a streeter with some occasional drag strip duty. Looking to hit a few events next year including Hot Rod Drag Week. Enjoy.

PS Sorry for the messy shop, been a bit of a thrash lately.

 

[Evan@InglewoodTrans]

Thats going to be nuts when its done :thumb: you have quite the project ahead of you though.

 

[Operator1]

A man after my own heart!

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[sweetdiesel]

Levi that thing is wicked!!

 

[quentomania]

That is really cool!!

 

[ChevyDieselLLY]

I hate you. I am very jealous. I want to do that so bad with a truck but a peterbilt cab. Better keep us posted.

 

[Dozerboy]

Thats going to be sweet, but I got to say it a Shitliner?

 

[TheBac]

I dont know about that wood frame. Might not be able to handle the torque.

Crazy projects are what makes the world go around. :thumb: Good luck with it Levi.

 

[JMK777]

More pictures! What year cab?:thumb:

 

[Turbo Performance]

Thats going to be sweet, but I got to say it a Shitliner?

Not the best truck but the best looking cab I could find. I'm a big fan of the split front window.

I dont know about that wood frame. Might not be able to handle the torque.

Crazy projects are what makes the world go around. :thumb: Good luck with it Levi.

Thanks Tom. :rofl: Wondered who was going to comment on the lumber. Gotta mock up with something. Especially on this baby budget.

More pictures! What year cab?:thumb:

I'm honestly not sure what year it is, I've never researched it. It used to be a Consolidated Freight truck before they went out of business. It was a freebie and had the right look so I jumped on it. I'll try and post more pics as it progresses.

 

[emiller3]

Sweet man, would really like too see it in person one day.

 

[ruffmanatv]

That thing is Sweet!:thumb:

 

[crazycrew]

That's gonna be bad ****in ass

 

[05chevy]

awesome project should be a rocket

 

[TheBac]

Thanks Tom. :rofl: Wondered who was going to comment on the lumber. Gotta mock up with something. Especially on this baby budget.

Totally understand all that. When I have an idea, I do most of my mockups in wood, too. I like LoBudget! :rofl:

Just some advice, you might want to use Oak or Hickory for the finished product. That pine wont handle the stress very well. :rofl:

 

[MadMaxx61]

That thing is going to rock man.

Keep us posted with it.

 

[dirty-b]

That thing is going to be sweet.:thumb:

 

[Turbo Performance]

Frame is all tacked up, 4-link is in. Need to build front crossmember/coilover mounts and mount the front 4-bar then finish weld all of it. Coming along slowly.

 

[duramatt05]

that is sweet!!! cant wait to see the finished project:thumb:

 

[redneck191218]

Love the wide five rims and the split window. you will have to be careful with the quick change when you launch even as light as you are