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1986 Camp Shelby M1008 Restoration

ChrisG

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I would really like to see a few more side view pics of this truck with the 6" rough country lift. This is the lift I will be installing once they become available hopefully around the 8th of April...so they say.
Nice work on the build... I like the door panel rehab in particular, I will be doing that.
 

Jlprober

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Hey will you have to run the electronic booster fuel pump from the 6.5 and put it on the 6.2 in order for it to run right? I was looking to do this but did not want my mechanical engine to have any electronics on it.
 

rlltide12

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Yep. But an electronic pump is just nearly as dumb as a mechanical pump. Plus it will be easier to change if need be.
 

rlltide12

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You can get away without an electric fuel pump if you have a bung welded into your oil pan. That way the mechanical pump can stay and the oil is drained to the bung from the turbo
 

Drock

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You can get away without an electric fuel pump if you have a bung welded into your oil pan. That way the mechanical pump can stay and the oil is drained to the bung from the turbo
Agree, the banks kit I just installed uses the stock fuel pump but replaces the stock fuel pump adapter plate with one that has a 3\8" tube welded to it for the oil return.
 

rlltide12

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Updating my progress. The turbo has been quite the add on for power. Truck is much more driveable and actually runs well with traffic. I never let the boost get much over 9 psi and EGTs have not been a problem even with a trailer in tow. Getting approximately 18 mpg if I dont lead foot around. Some updated pics of the install...

Turbo initial installation
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Exhaust routing
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Exhaust exit
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Battery relocation to tool box
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Gauge install in dash
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And seeing as how this is a constantly continuing project, a 24 volt MRAP 18k winch will soon be tucked inside a front bumper as well as onboard air installed...more to come!
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rlltide12

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Mock up pictures. Used 3/16" peg board, a hot glue gun, and a jig saw to build the pattern.







After mock up, i measured it all up and drew it in autoCAD. Here are the results.











Tried to keep the military grill guard theme with the original pieces. Turned out better than i thought. Going to coat it with linex next.
 

rlltide12

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Winch power hookup. Works great. But bad news. Winch motor appears to be bad. Have to hit it with a hammer to get it to start, and when it does, the motor is very slow to begin with then speeds up. Now to disassemble it.

 

Drock

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I see a WARN emblem on there. Those are rebuildable , heck it's most likely just a take it apart, clean it, grease it, throw it back together kinda thing. You figure they spend there lives sitting in the weather, it's probably just dry?
 

rlltide12

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The problem with these military versions is the motor and solenoids are potted in rubber of some sort. I dont know how I will get it apart.
 

Drock

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That looks really good[thumbzup]!! I like it even though I liked the yellow bumper:wink:, Maybe you could paint the hook & D-rings yellow for nostalgic purposes. Have you had a chance to try out the winch? And how bad was getting it rebuilt?
 

rlltide12

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Winch rebuild wasnt bad. Got to try the winch once. 03 duramax crew cab sunk to the frame. Tied the truck to a telephone pole and the winch never groaned. Definitly a strong unit. Thanks guys
 
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