bowtiebutler956

Very nice

As Mark said somewhere above.. We can only dream of a turbo diesel V8 over here.. The big question Matt is.... When are we going to see a burn-out video?

Its amazing how much reading a guy has to do to get caught up, when he hasn't been around awhile! Amazing work Ian! 
 
Matt

I know its been awhile, but I thought I'd give an update on my work truck / toy. I never intended to go down the path that I have with this truck, but you guys know how it is.    In the search for more power, its been upgraded to a much larger Holset HX35/40 hybrid turbo pushing  between 19-25 psi of boost, depending where I have the wastegate set. I've installed a 31"x12"x3" air to air intercooler, as well as a 4" exhaust system I built myself. This big truck will do a 0-60 mph, or roughly 0-100 kph in under 10 seconds which is pretty good for a truck this heavy. Its also done a great job pulling some very heavy trailers. I haven't been doing much with my Garden tractors lately, as all my extra money has gone into my truck.    Next on my list is a high output injection pump, and high pop injectors. Maybe then I'll be done?   
 
Matt

Looking good, not much WH left now
Thanks Iain, there's even less Wh left now!
 
 
Yesterday was the day the last bit of the original Wh chassis was removed..
 

 
 
The new chassis certainly looks cleaner without the old rails inside
 

 
 
The front end is starting to take shape. The big box across the front will become the new front axle after it has had a change of shape, some strengthening and something added to give it a real Hot rod look
 

 

 
 
Oh... And I found a spare plug yesterday
 

Thanks Mark..
 
 
 
Thanks Charlie, it's looking even more the part after the past two days..
 
 
And what a two days it has been.. This sudden house move lark has slowed things down a bit but over the past couple of days I have got the top chassis rail tacked in place..
 

 

 

awesome, a V8 diesel, we can only dream of engines in small trucks that big over here

I wondered why you been a bit quiet of late Matt, I can see where all your times gone
Your trucks going to be a very handy bit of kit once you have finished it.

Just had a thought. Imagine trying to park that in a parking bay over here.

awesome work!

Nice !!

Would mind one of those mesel'. 

Good work Matt, the engine sounds great
 
Yes, I'd say the posi is working

It Lives! The engine runs great. The truck still needs work, but its nice to be able to finially move it around under its own power.   I decided to check posi traction in the rearend, and as you can see in the last pic, it works just fine.
 
Here is a video.
 

 
 

It should run well. Its factory rated at 200 horsepower, but I've already turned up the fuel on the injection pump, as well as making an adjustable boost controller for the turbo, and I'm planning on running about 15-18 psi, as opposed to the factor 8-10 psi. 
 
 
 You know how it is Ian. I just got sucked into my project.   It should be a very handy truck when done. Its still going to be awhile as I, and my family are leaving the country for 10 days on Monday. We're going to Nicaragua, so my truck will have to wait a little longer.   Got a few more pieces back on the engine today. Here are a couple pics. Thanks

I know its been awhile since I've posted, but I've been busy with my latest project. I've been looking for a work truck to replace my work van. Nothing fancy, just a nice big truck that I can mount my air compressor, generator, and other tools in. I found a 1993 Chevrolet K2500 4WD, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, with the engine taken apart. It has a decent interior, and the body is fair. It will make a perfect work truck. One that I can do whatever with, and not have to worry about scratches, and other things happening to it. I've given the engine a going thru. Replaced the piston rings, bearings, gaskets, new injector, and a few other things. The engine is about finished, and of course I had to paint it up pretty!  If there is any part of your vehicle that you want to look good, its the engine, Right?   Here are a few pics. Thanks
 
Matt

I know its been awhile since I've posted, but I've been busy with my latest project. I've been looking for a work truck to replace my work van. Nothing fancy, just a nice big truck that I can mount my air compressor, generator, and other tools in. I found a 1993 Chevrolet K2500 4WD, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, with the engine taken apart. It has a decent interior, and the body is fair. It will make a perfect work truck. One that I can do whatever with, and not have to worry about scratches, and other things happening to it. I've given the engine a going thru. Replaced the piston rings, bearings, gaskets, new injector, and a few other things. The engine is about finished, and of course I had to paint it up pretty!  If there is any part of your vehicle that you want to look good, its the engine, Right?   Here are a few pics. Thanks
 
Matt

I know its been awhile since I've posted, but I've been busy with my latest project. I've been looking for a work truck to replace my work van. Nothing fancy, just a nice big truck that I can mount my air compressor, generator, and other tools in. I found a 1993 Chevrolet K2500 4WD, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, with the engine taken apart. It has a decent interior, and the body is fair. It will make a perfect work truck. One that I can do whatever with, and not have to worry about scratches, and other things happening to it. I've given the engine a going thru. Replaced the piston rings, bearings, gaskets, new injector, and a few other things. The engine is about finished, and of course I had to paint it up pretty!  If there is any part of your vehicle that you want to look good, its the engine, Right?   Here are a few pics. Thanks
 
Matt

That looks like alot of fun Nigel! Looks like your son was way out in front.
 
Matt

Hello all. I haven't been around for awhile now, because I had to go out of town for a week, and then it took me over a week to get caught back up with work. Everything is now back to normal, and I was able to get back to work on my 444. I got the new travel control with built in holding valve installed. ( see pics in my previous post). I also installed a FCV (flow control valve) on it. I had to make a couple brackets to keep the hoses from rubbing on things, and a heat shield for the exhaust, to protect the bypass hose from the heat, but overall it was a very straight forward installation. I had to cut a section of the footrest out for hose clearance too.
 I can't believe what a difference these modifications made to my 444. I can now set a good, slow, powerful ground speed when tilling, which makes it so much more enjoyable.   I've already had it tilling, and it works great!  I'll try, and get another video up soon. Thanks
 
Matt

That looks like alot of fun Nigel! Looks like your son was way out in front.
 
Matt

The Brinly turn plow  is a really good tool, isn't?
 
I'm amazed with people able to do such restoration!!

looks like a right mixture, perhaps I've owned it before  

Though I'd add this... Nigel enjoying a drive on the GT..... After he churned my lawn up with the 6x6