rewind one year the build begins

[rollinsmokehigh]

Building a capable wheeler/ hauler and will get ok fuel mileage and have power,started with a 97 k1500 suburban then a SAS swap and a Dana 60 front, and a 14 bolt FF rear out of a 2003 2500hd with disc brakes and integrated parking brake, powered by a 96 12 valve cummins engine and a nv4500 backing it up and a divorce mount np 205 t-case.

 

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[legendaryandrew]

Only one word: jealous.

 

[TRDFAN]

You are building my dream truck. so jealous. my only change would be for smaller lift and big tires. Simply preference of course. It like minimal lift and big tires. Can't wait to see more pics!!

 

[DoMiNiC1]

Moar pics! :victory:

 

[BurbanAZ]

Looks awesome, can't wait to see more pics. Definitely my dream rig.

 

[chilliwak]

I agree with everyone, we need more pics....

 

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engine coming out to rebuild

 

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started out just going to replace headgasket and reseal engine, but went ahead and did it right went through the engine now I know what I have.

 

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welding in the frame cover plates.

 

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installing the clutch pedal/bracket