Re: Modern Repower
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:03 pm
Josh,
Thanks. I like contrast of the modern and the old. The throttle body is a cable unit. I believe GM kept the cables on their 4.8 and 5.3 until they went flex fuel in 07. The 6.0 had drive by wire from the start. I just made a new bracket for the pedal from the van, and used the van throttle cable as well. I do want to clean up the looks a bit under the hood, as it looks a bit cluttered.
Phillip,
I don't know much about the seam sealer yet, its just something I picked up at NAPA(think paintable caulk for bodywork). For the cab corners I cut out the bad areas with a cut off wheel. Then I made a template out of some cardboard(empty cereal box). Then cut the repair panel a little bit large, and start bending it and trimming it to fit. then I tacked it into place and slowly welded it up one tack at a time moving around the repair. then I ground down the welds with a flap wheel, knocked down any high spots with a hammer and dolly, and skimmed it with Bondo. Just take your time and you'll do fine.
Brett
Thanks. I like contrast of the modern and the old. The throttle body is a cable unit. I believe GM kept the cables on their 4.8 and 5.3 until they went flex fuel in 07. The 6.0 had drive by wire from the start. I just made a new bracket for the pedal from the van, and used the van throttle cable as well. I do want to clean up the looks a bit under the hood, as it looks a bit cluttered.
Phillip,
I don't know much about the seam sealer yet, its just something I picked up at NAPA(think paintable caulk for bodywork). For the cab corners I cut out the bad areas with a cut off wheel. Then I made a template out of some cardboard(empty cereal box). Then cut the repair panel a little bit large, and start bending it and trimming it to fit. then I tacked it into place and slowly welded it up one tack at a time moving around the repair. then I ground down the welds with a flap wheel, knocked down any high spots with a hammer and dolly, and skimmed it with Bondo. Just take your time and you'll do fine.
Brett