Terryphoon
Member
Hey guys, been a member for many years but this is my first post.
Purchased my 93 white on white TY approximately in 2001 just outside of Chicago, while still at trade school. Drove for a few years and had a blast. I feel lucky that my truck never really had any serious mechanical problems. New ball joints, inter cooler pump, head/fog lights and daytime running light module (I live in the GTA Ontario Canada area so D.T.R.L are required) was all that was needed to get her road worthy
Was around summer of 05, heading home from the cottage and motor started to make real bad noise. Shut off the ignition and costed to a stop. I figured the oil pump drive pin sheared of the distributor shaft and would be a very costly repair. I had a flat bed take the truck home and park in the garage.
Well, life took over, met my wife, had few kids, moved, started my own shop (Industrial heating and refrigeration) etc. Before you could blink an eye it was 2019, boy has time flew by. I'm not to sure if it was me or my old man but someone came up with the idea (he's an old gear head) "let's take a look and see what's really wrong with the Typhoon" besides, he long retired GM employee and in desperate need of a new project. Our last was 66 full size Chevy PU in the late 90s
Well after sitting in my garage for 14yrs, it finally seen the light of day as I moved the truck from my place to my dads. During storage time, the mice moved in, and the truck smelled like ass. It was bad. Pulled dead ones out, a ton of fuzz, droppings etc. Made the choice to gut the interior. Might need new carpet but everything else ok. Did find the drivers foot well in need of replacement. After sitting for so long and taking stock of what lay ahead, the decision was made, full tear down and rebuild.
labeled everything and took a ton of pictures. I was smart enough to purchase the factory GM manuals for this truck long time ago, so I'm confident I can reassemble without too much hassle. Had a few small parts powder coated, picked up a pair of Vortec heads (113) new fenders, inner fenders, hood, trim, etc. Still looking for corvette/cady/Fbody cal and rotors and tail gate.
Then Covid hit so everything was on the back burner for a few months as Dad almost 70. Started back up working few weekends ago. Truck almost down to just the frame. Only front diff and A-arms left. Ordered the por-15 on the weekend and once it arrives, should have the fame, crossmembers, a-arms and various parts ready for sand blasting. So can't wait to get my baby back together.
BUT, I'm torn on these few issues. Maybe some of you can add your experiences to help me decide.
1. Never liked the white, thinking of changing to dark vette blue (2019 colour) with black or carbon fiber cladding
2. The BS to add the Vortec heads (not looking to go crazy)
3. Stock chip and camshaft of aftermarket or stock
4. Rebuilt stock turbo or slightly larger (stage1) turbo. I will not change from V6 or original intercooler
5. Wheels, love those 18" syclone copy's they have out, are those sill available?
Anyways, soon as I can, I will load pictures of my endeavour from start to were I am now.
Purchased my 93 white on white TY approximately in 2001 just outside of Chicago, while still at trade school. Drove for a few years and had a blast. I feel lucky that my truck never really had any serious mechanical problems. New ball joints, inter cooler pump, head/fog lights and daytime running light module (I live in the GTA Ontario Canada area so D.T.R.L are required) was all that was needed to get her road worthy
Was around summer of 05, heading home from the cottage and motor started to make real bad noise. Shut off the ignition and costed to a stop. I figured the oil pump drive pin sheared of the distributor shaft and would be a very costly repair. I had a flat bed take the truck home and park in the garage.
Well, life took over, met my wife, had few kids, moved, started my own shop (Industrial heating and refrigeration) etc. Before you could blink an eye it was 2019, boy has time flew by. I'm not to sure if it was me or my old man but someone came up with the idea (he's an old gear head) "let's take a look and see what's really wrong with the Typhoon" besides, he long retired GM employee and in desperate need of a new project. Our last was 66 full size Chevy PU in the late 90s
Well after sitting in my garage for 14yrs, it finally seen the light of day as I moved the truck from my place to my dads. During storage time, the mice moved in, and the truck smelled like ass. It was bad. Pulled dead ones out, a ton of fuzz, droppings etc. Made the choice to gut the interior. Might need new carpet but everything else ok. Did find the drivers foot well in need of replacement. After sitting for so long and taking stock of what lay ahead, the decision was made, full tear down and rebuild.
labeled everything and took a ton of pictures. I was smart enough to purchase the factory GM manuals for this truck long time ago, so I'm confident I can reassemble without too much hassle. Had a few small parts powder coated, picked up a pair of Vortec heads (113) new fenders, inner fenders, hood, trim, etc. Still looking for corvette/cady/Fbody cal and rotors and tail gate.
Then Covid hit so everything was on the back burner for a few months as Dad almost 70. Started back up working few weekends ago. Truck almost down to just the frame. Only front diff and A-arms left. Ordered the por-15 on the weekend and once it arrives, should have the fame, crossmembers, a-arms and various parts ready for sand blasting. So can't wait to get my baby back together.
BUT, I'm torn on these few issues. Maybe some of you can add your experiences to help me decide.
1. Never liked the white, thinking of changing to dark vette blue (2019 colour) with black or carbon fiber cladding
2. The BS to add the Vortec heads (not looking to go crazy)
3. Stock chip and camshaft of aftermarket or stock
4. Rebuilt stock turbo or slightly larger (stage1) turbo. I will not change from V6 or original intercooler
5. Wheels, love those 18" syclone copy's they have out, are those sill available?
Anyways, soon as I can, I will load pictures of my endeavour from start to were I am now.