The last project

The 2500 HD Rear is a GM 14-Bolt.
Makes a better low speed tow axle and off Road 4X4 Axle.
Best upgrade is a Detroit Locker.
I would not use one to drag race.
Seen many fail blow up.
I think too much heavy rotating mass is present.

Dana 60 is what I would use.

You will exceed $20,000 soon.

Bone stock is all those Barret Jackson old man Wooosies need with A/C.
No mufflers so they think they are cool and fast.
 
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chromebumpers said:
That's great information, I'm acting on that right now. You lost me on "Themes" I'll have to look that on up.
Thank you
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If you're not worried about bringing in any kind of organic traffic and only want a link to give people to see your pics and comment etc... I would go with one of those free ones, they are pretty much drag and drop setup.

You can really get lost trying to set up wordpress sites. I have hours upon hours setting mine up. However, wordpress offers one of the most versatile site you can build if you know a little bit about editing code, css, etc... you can also really mess stuff up pretty bad...
Themes just control the way your site will look. They usually offer you a pretty good selection to choose from when you set your site up.
I used blogger.com for some of my furniture projects. It's pretty popular but I didn't care for it.
I know a lot of people who love wix and weebly. Can't really go wrong with either of those.
 
Organic traffic? I'm totally in the dark about designing websites, code, (css?), I can't figure how to post a Craig's list ad to this forum with out it just coming out as a link.
Before I got sick all the time I had a website that was set up through Discover Card, they owned my name, initially got the website going and gave me pass codes to go at it myself adding content, pages and templates. It made no sense financially to keep paying $90/month for a website when the business basically froze without me.

I just wanted to be like everyone else and simply post the ongoing build for posterity and interest, but when the idea changed to do some good for those in need it mandated certain changes to assure success. With the likelihood of my original guess for a budget changing, a suggestion of possible help in the form of donations would all but guarantee a build worthy of a great venue and spirited bidding in the interest of Charity.
As always, people have to make everything complicated
 
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The website, responses to my letters of intent to the various charities and Barrett-Jackson all serve to put this endeavor "On the table" in a manor of speaking. I would like to put copies of these letters on the website just to ease any concerns by potential donors, I'm checking to make sure I can do that - I don't need to get sued.
 
Here is a demo I just setup. http://bendozaa2.wix.com/hotrod-build
It was pretty easy to do, took me about 5 - 10 minutes

I'm definitely not a web designer and I don't want to complicate anything. Thought maybe I could help find a free solution for your website needs. Someone may offer a better solution.

The url is kind of ugly, I believe it uses the email you sign up with as the name for your site. You could essentially create a new email address i.e. charitytruck@gmail.... sign up at wix with it and it would look like "charitytruck.wix.com"
 
Thanks, I got sidetracked this weekend on a very un-productive project. I will work on a name tonight sometime.
 
You can also add cool things like paypal donate button. I really haven't used it but it shouldn't be too hard. I am willing to help anyway I can, just keep in mind I am no professional. My brother is an award winning web design and marketing guy, I couldn't even get him to help me set up my business website... family, go figure.
 
In between everything else going on today I've been trying to come up with an identity for this endeavor. Trying for something short but descriptive was a lesson in futility.
To get things rolling I registered : "Rebuildingforheroesandkids@gmail.com"
I want to get things rolling but I can keep the window open for a while for a better idea for an identity before something has to be etched in stone. I guess the email and web address doesn't necessarily have to be the same but if anybody can help with naming ideas it would be greatly appreciated.
Be creative and submit any ideas right here.
 
I like what you came up with, but just to throw some ideas in the pot.
"HeroesAndTotsCharityTruck"
"RebuildingForTheFuture"
 
BetsyRed63 said:
I like what you came up with, but just to throw some ideas in the pot.
"HeroesAndTotsCharityTruck"
"RebuildingForTheFuture"
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Hey! I think "HeroesAndTotsCharityTruck" is Homerun!
I'll get on this right now - I'll be right back to confirm.
 
Now I have to figure out how to get moving on Wix. I picked out a theme and I can't go any further.
 
Awesome! Let me know if I can help. I took a bunch of screen shots when I setup that demo. I can edit them and add instructions if you need me to.
 
Ok so here's an update. You wouldn't think but this project could take on a life of it's own soon. I've been out the past few days hunting among a few promising donators that have a good auto business behind them. For an issue that is somewhat of some insurance, I'm looking for a sponsoring organization that could be there in the event something happens to me and I need help finishing the project. To my surprise everyone I spoke to jumped at the idea.
 
LQ9

The Vortec HO 6000 or VortecMAX is a special high-output version of the Vortec 6000 V8 truck engine originally designed for Cadillac. This engine was introduced in other truck lines as VortecMAX for 2006. It features high-compression (10:1) flat-top pistons for an extra 10 hp(7.5 kW) and 10 ft·lbf (14 N·m), bringing output to 347 hp (257 kW) and 380 ft·lb (515 N·m). LQ9s are built only in Romulus, Michigan. GM also listed it as based on LS architecture.

LQ9 Applications:

* 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade
* 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT
* 2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV
* 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado SS
* 2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Vortec HO Edition Only
* 2006-2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra VortecMAX Option

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HotRod mag has done on on the LQ4 and they had a supercharger on it. They got 700hp with a stock bottom end. You can change the heads to the GM L92's they say their the best stock heads for $800
  • 99-00 LQ4s have cast iron heads. Later ones have aluminum heads, the same head as the LQ9.
  • LQ4s have a 9 something compression ratio; LQ9s have a 10 something compression ratio.
  • LQ9/late LQ4 heads have the same ports and valves as LS6 engines. They have slightly bigger combustion chambers. The LS6 has about the same compression ratio as an LQ9, the pistons are different. LS6 heads will get you over 11:1 on an LQ9, which is probably too much for the street.
  • As already said, the LS6 manifold is a direct fit and worth some power, but only at the high end. Low end power is very close to the same between LS6 and LQ9. The LQ9's truck manifold should actually make a little more torque down low.
  • LQ4 and LQ9 have iron blocks.

I think they both make good swap engines because they are cheap. The LS6 manifolds go pretty cheap on Eaby too.

Check out this page for some information about the LQ4 vs the LQ9...
http://www.southernperformancesystem...rtec6000.htmll

Also the LQ9 Pistons are Flat-tops and the LQ4 Pistions are Dished.
  • LQ9 has a flattop piston and the lq4 piston has a small dish to it.
  • The LQ9 has 10.1 compression and the LQ4 has 9.41:1 compression stock.
  • The LQ4, generally speaking, is a cheaper engine.
  • There is a benefit to owning a LQ4 over the LQ9. This being if you want to go with some sort of forced induction, such as a turbocharger or a supercharger. On forced induction applications, you want to go with the lowest compression possible, and 10.0 is considerably high when thinking about forced induction.
  • The LQ9 is a better platform if you're thinking about building an all motor beast.
  • So, yes, both have their advantages, depending on what you want to do with the motor. Stock for stock, the LQ9 is a stronger motor.
 
I had an intebresting conversation with someone who has been watching but in a rather cynical manor. I'm going share with you all the core of this conversation mainly because where there is one with questions, there are likely more.
Charity is not new to me or my wife. We have been blessed with a great life and a family that almost wasn't. I came from the worst life many couldn't imagine. Many years and many hardships later all my hard work and planning began to pay off. That and never forgetting where I came from made it possible for me to give back and do so in many cases with some imagination.

This latest endeavor accomplishes several needs, one to keep myself busy, active ahnd motivated, to make new connections, and motivate others along the way and the last but not least is obvious.
The above answers the "Why" posed to me instead of "Because I can" impersonal and smug response.

Despite what difficult times may be encountered along the way, lessons will be learned and contacts will be made and may serve well if this Charity should be repeated, perhaps with other principals involved in the future. In order to legitimize and encourage people to participate, measures are being made now to provide security and integrity to the entire project. This is not one man's crusade, but rather an opportunity for an informal collective to help those in need. If not by material means then by helping through encouragement, support and sharing knowledge can this project meet it's intended purpose.
This above answers the "What for" I've been hearing.

I hope this puts to bed any concerns lingering out there. I never asked anyone to join with me in any Charity, so therefore I don't expect anybody's money or donations, here or otherwise. It would be wonderful if the burden didn't lie entirely on me. If I cannot complete this project within the budget stated previously and perhaps a little beyond, I may need to pass the project along to someone who can pick up where I leave off. I sincerely hope that is not the case and help comes somehow.
I have been working on securing an accountant to volunteer as a trustee for the Charity just in case something unexpected happens and this all becomes successful. I look forward to your suggestions.

Thank you one and all,
 
Now back to finding a truck embryo. What else can you call it? It's the basic start for a pickup coming to be. I like some things on Hemmings Motor News.
 
I'm putting away my hammer and chisel because I etched in stone what the Charity Truck will begin as. Believe me when I tell you I labored mentally where this truck will begin to take shape and it's not taken lightly as it has to have the "Bones" most people would want.
The basic architecture for Charity Truck will be a 2 door, 2Wd. - C-10 Fleet side short bed. The generation that brought forth the start of "Luxury Trucks" certainly begins with the model year 1968 in GM Trucks. This version is briefly produced and is restyled after the 1972 model year and the target years for this truck's build.
The truck will maintain the spirit of what made it a luxury truck of that day. Fully optioned with GM creature comforts like A/C, Automatic, power steering, power brakes and items such as power windows and locks if available will be on the forefront of any search.
GMC is preferred over the Chevrolet due to the luxury trim available and there was subtle mechanical differences in those days when GMC justified a higher invoice price out the door. GM made plenty of theses trucks so any search will primarily concentrate on condition.
 
Although every aspect of the Charity Truck build has not been decided as of yet, most essential features have been.
this truck will come from a new LS3, shifting will through a new 6L80E and finally turning the rear wheels will be a new or reconditioned, limited slip Dana 60 with a final ratio of 3.42.
The New LS3 will come from GM Performance with a few modest up grades such as high flowing heads, intake and exhaust. An enhanced fuel delivery and computer control system and topped with an Edelbrock Super Charger.
Four wheel disk brakes, oversized, drilled and slotted with 6 piston Wilwood calipers up front and 4 piston calipers in the rear. A completely modernized suspension on all corners. A 3" drop up front with a 6" drop at the rear.
 
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