I started this build summer of 2006. I am copying excerpts from my build thread on another site.

1985 GMC S15 Jimmy 4x4

ENGINE
- 1996 Cadillac LT1 approx 70k mi
- 1997 Camaro Z28 SS heads & intake, ported, gasket matched, valve job
- Crane Cams - CC502 cam
- MSD blaster coil, MSD 8.8mm wires, NGK plugs
- MSD fuel pump
- Cleaned injectors
- 1LE intake
- TB mod, MAF de-screened, AIR removed
- New GM timing chain and gears
- OBD1 ECM, cable, software, and knock sensor
- Oil cooler w/ remote oil filter
- Tranny cooler
- "Tyclone" CNC’d throttle body plate
- Aluminum coolant bottle
- Battery relocated to trunk
- Air conditioning (frame notched to accommodate compressor)

EXHAUST:
- Single 3” exhaust
- DMH 3” electric exhaust cutout w/ dump
(muffler and cat will be installed but not yet purchased)

TRANSMISSION & DRIVETRAIN
- Typhoon driveshaft
- 1996 4L60-E completely rebuilt to stock specs
- Borg Warner 4472 all wheel drive transfer case
- Heavy duty custom front prop shaft
- 2000 stall converter
- 3.73s, rear posi, front open diff

BRAKES
- 2000 LS1 Z28 big brake conversion, dual piston front calipers, single piston rears, 12” rotors all around

WHEELS AND TIRES
- 1999 18” Corvette C5 rims
- 275/40/18 Falken tires

SUSPENSION & STEERING
- 3” Bell Tech leaf springs and 2” blocks
- Bilstein shocks in rear
- Bell Tech torsion keys in front
- KYB Monomax shock in front
- ZQ8 steering box
- Xtreme Blazer rear sway bar
- Rear C-notch by SuicideDoors.com
- Energy Suspension control arm bushings
- Energy Suspension sway bar bushings
- Complete front end/steering rebuild: Upper & Lower Ball Joints, Idler Arm, Pitman Arm, Inner & Outer Tie Rod Ends, Adjusting sleeves

EXTERIOR & BODY:
- Typhoon front bumper cover (fiberglass replica)
- Sonoma GT bumperettes
- Goodmark 2” cowl hood
- Grant Kustoms weld on rollpan
- Phil Chivers hood strut kit
- 92 Typhoon core support (modified to house radiator)
- Handles shaved
- Roof rack shaved
- Upper body lines shaved
- Shaved antenna
- Shaved emblem holes
- Tailgate handle shaved and handle relocated inside
- Crystal clear blinkers and corners up front
- H4 headlight conversion w/ heavy duty wiring harness
- 1992 GMC grille
- 91-94 GMC grille top cover filler
- Door hinge pins and bushings
- New seals and weather stripping
- 92 Typhoon power mirrors

INTERIOR:
- Full 1992 Typhoon interior (dash, seats, panels, headliner, etc)
- Power driver’s seat (from 2nd gen blazer power seat)
- Typhoon rear seat cushions/covers with 85 Jimmy seatbelts (no shoulder belts)
- Over head console with compass and thermometer
- Sonoma GT gauge cluster
- Power windows, locks, mirrors
- AutoMeter full 3 gauge pillar pod
- AutoMeter 1 1/16” Trans temp, Fuel pressure, & (one more to buy gauge)
- ACC charcoal cut pile carpet
- Remote door popper kit w/ emergency release
- Grant 1470 Club Sport Steering Wheel w/ Matte black grip and center pad
- GMC horn button

Ill start this thread off with the whole story of how this truck arrived in my garage. (short version)
I was selling my bike, a Honda CBR900RR, and looking to buy a project S10. preferably I wanted to build a 2 door blazer with an LT1, shaved handles and roof rack, vette wheels, etc. I have always wanted a Typhoon but could never afford one in decent enough shape for me. The thought of an AWD V8 truck would be great but shoot I could never afford one.
Then there it was... http://s-seriesforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76031&highlight=sold
I sold the bike, loaded the family and drove on out to NC to pick it up. Just so happens that my sister lives about 80 miles from the truck and the kids had never traveled to that area of the country. hehe
I met Jeff at is house and he was very helpful and informative. He pointed out about everything he knew about the truck and showed me all the good and the bad. We BSed for a more hours than my family would have liked, but they knew how excited I was so they didnt mind much. Jeff loaded the Jimmy with loads of goodies and helped me get it situated on the trailer. Off we went!
http://www.tycloness.com/images/pick.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/towing.jpg
The trip was a good time. We stopped and saw the sights like the National Corvette Museum, and drive straight through. They were a few incidents, as always....
We stopped at a gas station and I checked the truck over. I guess someone forgot to screw in the left taillight. lol Opppsss... Luckily it doesnt have nice new paint and didnt break, scratch or dent anything.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/taillight.jpg
Jeff tried to show me how to tie up the excess strap on the tie-downs. I guess I didnt get it right as one strap came undone and was dragging. Good thing I noticed it before any real damage was done.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/strap.jpg
I wont even talk about the rain... No trip is complete without some rain!
http://www.tycloness.com/images/rain.jpg
The rain was ok because when we got back to Texas Im sure the 70mph driving mixed with 101 degree temp was alike a large hairdryer for the Jimmy! lol
http://www.tycloness.com/images/temp.jpg
But through it all... 2,500 miles later, about 150 gallons of gas, lots of fun, hours of not sleeping, and a memorable experience for life... We made it home!
http://www.tycloness.com/images/home.jpg

I also picked up an LT1 intake w/ fuel rails and injectors from CragsList for $70. It also came with the Corvette LT1 fuel rail covers! I blasted the intake and sold it on eBay for $125 and kept the corvette motor shrouds as well as the spare injectors and have 1/2 polished the fuel rails for sale on eBay.
The pass side Vette cover fits great, but the driver side needs some Dremmel notching as the braided fuel lines are in the way.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/updates/100_5168.jpg

I got a wrecked Typhoon for parts and it donated the rear driveshaft to me.
Now that the drivetrain is complete. Time for a test drive!
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fga2PrDV-oE&mode=related&search=
And the launch!!
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/100_6700.jpg

Down the street
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/100_6701.jpg

So the "Christmas gifts" have started arriving in the mail! WEEEEE!!
Lowering keys, 3" rear springs, clear corners and markers, all front end fastners, 3 gauge pod....
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/58.jpg

Even my dog wants to see whats going on with the cool parts in the foyer!
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/59.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/84.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/100_6770.jpg


Yup! My new hood! Got it from Summit">http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=GMK%2D4112%2D200%2D821&N=700+4294908216+4294922838+4294924927+115&autoview=sku"]Summit Racing for $349.95 (<A href="http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=GMK%2D4112%2D200%2D821&N=700+4294908216+4294922838+4294924927+115&autoview=sku)plus I think it was $75 frieght to my house! Sweet!
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/100_6803.jpg
Ok I got some more goodies in.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/updates/06.jpg

I got in the last of my wheels. I now have a set of 18" C5 wheels. So I went to my local Discount Tire and ordered a set of 275/40/18 Falkens
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?rcz=76131&rc=TFWINT&c=1&cf=false&cs=275&pc=18557&rd=18&ar=40&ct=&rf=false
http://www.discounttire.com/product/tires/falhzb.ang.jpg


I also just hopped in on the Turbo Trans Am guy's group purchase for electric exhaust cutouts.
http://www.dmhperformance.com/ecutout.htm
http://www.dmhperformance.com/cutoutclear.jpg
Add in a c-notch from the back end. heh
http://www.suicidedoors.com/BlazerBolt-inC-Notch.php#
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/BlazerBolt-inC-Notch.jpg

Belltech 3" drop leafs and Bilstien sport shocks. Next will be the Belltech lowering keys and Xtreme Blazer sway bar. I have them just need the time to do them.
On the top is the Belltech 3" lower leaf spring.
On the bottom is the stock 1985 GMC Jimmy 4x4 leaf
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/lower/100_7571.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/lower/100_7572.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/lower/100_7577.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/lower/100_7578.jpg

My buddy fcame by last night to help me play with the Tyclone. We finished lowering the rear of the truck tonight. 3" Bell Tech drop leaf springs and 2" blocks. We put in Bilstein Sport shocks all around. 5" total rear drop. Junior started on the front and after bustin a couple cheap c-clamps, gave up till I buy him some real tools. hehe Meanwhile I was strippin the wrecked Typhoon and gettin ready to move all the good stuff over to the Tyclone.
Pictures here
http://www.sclusivetexas.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4059&postcount=37
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9297.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9305.jpg
So we got the front lowered with my Bell Tech lowering keys. had to make a cutom ground c-clamp for the job, but it worked out ok. Looks MUCH better now!
Stock and Bell Tech
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9321.jpg

My buddy Junior makin me a tool
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9316.jpg

The new stance with the 17s.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9326.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9324.jpg

looks like it's going to be an amazing truck when it's done. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Just got my tires in today! WEEEEE!!
275/40/18 Falkens on C5 18"x9.5" wheels..

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/ty2344/100_9386.jpg
I just installed my 275/40/18 tires and my new C5 wheels. Had to take it out for a test drive. hehe
Driving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8l_45vvjgE
hehehe
baby chicken launch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc4zfsEqtW4
Excuse the new camera man I had and his 1 second clips. These were the longest ones he took... uggg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9418.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9420.jpg
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http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9422.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9424.jpg

Got in some more parts today from LMC Truck...
- side door window seals
- side window moldings
- 4x6' insullation
- spray adhesive
- 2 door hinge pin and bushing sets
- chrome blinker bulbs
- chrome marker bulbs
- heavy duty headlight harness
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9429.jpg
Just ordered my ACC charcoal carpet (http://www.accmats.com/Products/Flooring/Flooring.aspx) through ACCMats.com
Also ordered my Sanderson CS114x4 (http://www.sandersonheaders.com/product_info.php?products_id=144) headers through JTR.com
http://www.jagsthatrun.com/
Just got in my electric exhaust cut-out from the Turbo Trans Am board. (http://www.turbotransam.com/cgi-bin/forum/showpost.php?p=7243&postcount=58)
The group purchase was through DMH Performance (http://www.dmhperformance.com/ecutout.htm) Awesome guys to deal with by the way.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9440.jpg

ummit Racing got ahold of my card again today... DAMMIT!!
Energy Suspension control arm bushings and sway bar bushings
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/ens-3-3119r_w.jpg


Grant Steering Wheel
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/grt-1470_w.jpg


Grant install kit
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/grt-3196.jpg


KYB Monomax shocks for the front
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/kyb-565032.jpg


Battery relocate kit
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/sum-g1231-k_w.jpg

New Throttle Body plate! Now I need to clean everything else under the hood! lol
Thanks to Mich Ty over at SyTy.net for creating it for me.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/Mar04216.JPG

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9633.jpg

I just got in my complete front end/steering rebuild kit and Energy Suspension bushings.
2-Upper Ball Joints
2-Lower Ball Joints
1-Idler Arm
1-Pitman Arm
2-Inner Tie Rod Ends
2-Outer Tie Rod Ends
2-Adjusting sleeves
Energy Suspension control arm bushing kit
Energy Suspension sway bar bushing kit
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0054.jpg




Got a 1992 Typhoon core support with Typhoon factory stickers still intact and attached. heh
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0059.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0062.jpg

ust got in my new Grant 13" steering wheel and GMC horn button. Its SOO comfortable! Im so excited now, I cant wait to test it out!
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0161.jpg


I also got the mounting hardware to mount the Corvette fuel rail covers.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0172.jpg


I got an original Sonoma GT instrument cluster today! one of 806 made!!!
Its identical to a Syclone/Typhoon cluster except it doesnt have the boost gauge. Works for me cause I dont have a turbo.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0169.jpg


- Aluminum coolant overflow bottle.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9673.jpg


- steering wheel horn button and install kit
- KYB shocks
- ball joint tool
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9676.jpg


- battery relocate kit
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9678.jpg


I also have the window channels, new felts, back glass seals, inner fender rubbers and clips, H4 conversion headlights, new GM sill protectors and screws...
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0195.jpg

Here is my shop. At the far end is the donor Typhoon which is creating the Tyclone. in the middle is my Typhoon loaded up and going for paint. And then the Tyclone. resting.
See those shelves in the background? Thats the whole Tyclone in boxes and bins. All my parts gathering sits right there.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0012.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9479.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0010.jpg
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/101_0014.jpg

I got in some new cladding pices. I went with Pauls Select for fiberglass cladding. Clone cladding for the Tyclone.
Front bumper cover and support in fiberglass. Comparison with a stock piece.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9756.jpg


Right rear corner cladding. Stock and my new fiberglass piece.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9737.jpg


This is a picture of test fitting the fiberglass front bumper cover. Notice the full cladding on the floor beside the truck? :cool:
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9873.jpg

The Tyclone wanted to pose beside Turbodog's Typhoon. Here it is.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/100_9645.jpg

Well I have started making some progress. New ZQ8 box, suspension and steering underway. I hate doing this stuff. It sucks.

90+ degrees here but I gotta get going on this...
http://www.texassseries.com/photoplog/images/1/1_jse_100_0614.jpg

http://www.texassseries.com/photoplog/images/1/1_jse_100_0611.jpg

OK, I worked on the Tyclone again today. Work has been slowing down and I think Ill be able to get the truck into the body shop soon. It is going to be Corvette Electron Blue I suppose.

In body it needs the dent fixed on the right quarter panel (thanks Jeff heh heh), emblem holes filled on the fenders, antenna hole shaved, a few misc dings and dents. Trim the rear of the cowl hood for proper fitment.

Then Im gonna give it a quick coat of black to be able to see all the little dings/dents and imperfections in the body. We will fix all those and then take all the black back off and get ready for paint.

Then I will send the fenders, hood, doors, and tailgate through paint to have the underside/insides painted electron blue, plus the door jambs, firewall, and tailgate jamb painted as well. After that its reassembly time!!

So today...
Pulled off the core support and went to work replicating the work that Zach had done on the original one. The truck is an 85, so it came with a 82-90 core support. To convert it to the Ty look I got a 91-93/94 core support from my buddy's 92 Typhoon and have to modify it to fit the radiator and other little details that Zach did to the old style support.
I trimmed out the lower part today to fit the rad in and then repainted it. The rad support still have the Typhoon routing info sticker on it as well. Helps to add to the Tyclone - clone appeal.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3109-sm.jpg

Here you can see the piece I removed to fit the rad in.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3110-sm.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3108-sm.jpg

Yesterday I worked on the truck. I decided that I was going to get my core support done. Whitfield stopped by and a few hours later... Voila!

To switch over to the 92 Typhoon core support was quite a bit of cutting and drilling. Its all done now and installed.

BEFORE:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3930_op.jpg

AFTER:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3929_op.jpg


BEFORE:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3927_op.jpg

AFTER:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3928_op.jpg


http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3938_op.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3945_op.jpg

Installed:

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3948_op.jpg

Looking like my beloved clone again.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3949_op.jpg

Here are my hood struts. Love em! Great idea and I cant belive I never did this on any other truck I had.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/102_4285_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/102_4288_op.jpg

Back to work... I never have welded before but Im tired of this truck not being done. So I taught myself to weld on my Tyclone. lol

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4431_op.jpg



Shaved the fender emblem holes and antenna.

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4432_op.jpg




Chopped off the ends of the frame to fit the roll pan.

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4433_op.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4434_op.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4437_op.jpg





Fitted the roll pan and got it in place.

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4440_op.jpg





Then I tacked it into place.

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4444_op.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-03-21/101_4445_op.jpg




Until next time...

Got the bodywork done on the fenders, hood, doors, tailgate and fuel rail covers. I started blocking them, now just need to continue on.




Stripping down the door.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/12218!2009-04-18-135326-102.JPG


The doors after their 1st coat of primer and after sanding.
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/2.JPG


Fuel rail covers after the 1st prime
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/3.JPG


1st prime
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/4.JPG


current state of body
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/5.JPG



Bodywork all done on doors, tailgate and fenders. They need to be blocked again after this priming. Had to go buy a new primer gun and they are lookin good!

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/6.JPG

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/7.JPG

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/8.JPG

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/april09/9.JPG

I stayed late last night at work to do some more mudwork and prime the whole truck in some slow dry primer NP75 (http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/products/show_product.cfm?product=34596)
Next week I start blocking the body! Wooot!

My son was very excited to watch. lol
http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-05-08/3.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-05-08/2.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-05-08/4.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-05-08/6.jpg

http://www.tycloness.com/images/website/tyclone/2009-05-08/1.jpg

Nice!

Bravo!
Waiting eagerly finish!
:D:D:D http://www.nissanbg.com/forum/images/smilies/3_2_116.gif

Got my Sonoma GT bumperettes in! AWESOME!!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_100_66801.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_100_6678-1.jpg

New direction with the project. Admiral Blue, with an Artic white stripe and two small hash marks on the left fender.


http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_4568_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_4567_op.jpg

Its 1st car show was this past June.

Everything mocked up on it, looking about how it will look with paint.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3614_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3666_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3667_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3668_op.jpg

And of course, the Typhoon comparison shot. :cheers

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_3763_op.jpg

I installed the battery in the trunk. Cleans up the engine bay quite a bit and lets me drive it around the shop without inner fenders.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_7627_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_7632_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_7628_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_7636_op.jpg

Sanded down the firewall and removed all the small stuff. Got it ready for some paint. Soon we will have color!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_8682_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_8683_op.jpg

I go in my new hood pins! Thanks to Marty M, otherwise I never would have heard of these. He is using hood pins from the same company on his Syborg TT.
http://www.hoodpins.net/

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_100_7067.jpg

My final decision for my paint scheme will not make everyone happy, but it pleases me and will make the truck truly unique and stand out wherever it goes. I have decided to paint it to match a 1996 Corvette Grand Sport. Stripes and all.

There were 1000 Grand Sports created in 1996 to commemorate the end of the production of the C4 vette. They all had an LT4, black ZR1 wheels, plus Admiral blue paint, a white stripe and then two red "hash marks" down the left "fender". I am going to do my truck in Admiral blue, with the painted white stripe with white pinstripes like the original, and add the hasg marks to the fender. I also am ordering the Grand Sport emblems for the fenders and painting the C5 18" wheels black. The truck has a "Corvette" engine, Vette wheels, Vette shifter, and a Vette paintjob.
Im pretty excited to see what it will look like all completed!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_8319_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_019_op.jpg


The one on the left is the Corvette.. I know they look alike...

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_022_op.jpg

So we started on the firewall. After the firewall we will jamb the fenders, hood and tailgate. Then jamb the truck. Its color time!!
Maksed
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_100_8788.jpg
Painted...
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_100_8819.jpg
Got da bling!!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_100_8840.jpg

Changed my mind on another item on the truck. Figured that before it goes to paint, I may as well get the body looking the way I want it.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_8972_op.jpg


http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_8976_op.jpg

More parts painted
Here are pictures of the cut-in fenders and tailgate. Today we'll have the doors and hood cut-in. Getting close!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_043.jpg

In the booth
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0064_op.jpg
Lined up and lookin' BLUE!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0068_op.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0069_op.jpg

More parts ready to get some color!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0066_op.jpg

Back to sanding, gonna paint the jambs tomorrow
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0071_op.jpg

found a couple more dents to fix last minute
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0072_op.jpg

Interesting comparison...

Tyclone beside 96 Corvette Grand Sport with LT4
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_014_op.jpg

Tyclone
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_015_op.jpg

Grand Sport
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_016_op.jpg

94 Cadillac Fleetwood
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0092_op_op.jpg

And more paint!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0083_op.jpg

The grille and cowl
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0085_op.jpg

Sonoma GT bumperettes
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0093_op.jpg

And the truck... I started blocking it one last time today but havent taken pictures of it since I guide coated it.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0087_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0090_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0091_op.jpg

Time for some more blocking... ack...
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_100_9100.jpg

More pictures!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0101_op.jpg

Wet sanding and more wet sanding
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0102_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0107_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0105_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0104_op.jpg

Did I ever tell anyone about my power Typhoon seat?
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0098_op.jpg

I figure that before I put on my fenders it would be the perfect time to install my ZQ8 box. What a difference! I would highly recommend it to anyone without one!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0180_op.jpg

Looking good man... Wish I could do something similar with my project... But it seriously looks amazing...

Re-worked the doors and right fender again this week. Got them in primer and should be ready this next week for paint... Still have the block some of the truck.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0218_op.jpg

Got my inner fenders sanded down, re-primed and painted semi-gloss black.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0223_op.jpg

We are doing a 70 Challenger R/T and just finished a 70 El Camino. Hopefully a 85 Jimmy will be next!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0222_op.jpg

Our painter masked this hood. Can you guess who is going to mask the stripe on my truck?? All the white is painted on. No vinyl here!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0225_op.jpg

Started blasting my hardware to put the truck back together. I plan to blast every nut and bolt and repaint them. Sounds like fun huh?

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0230_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0232_op.jpg

Today I painted the core support semi-gloss black. Taped off and left the emissions control label that says "SYCLONE 4.3" on it. Its a real OEM Typhoon core support.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0239_op.jpg


Then installed both inner fenders which were just painted semigloss black as well.
This is the first time I have had the front end put back on since I relocated the battery to the trunk. What a great mod! Saves a ton of space up front!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0234_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0235_op.jpg


Got on the left fender. The right one still needs to be blocked again.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0236_op.jpg


Installed my freshly blasted and painted bolts in the fenders.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0237_op.jpg


Here are both of my toys side-by-side. My 85 LT1 Jimmy and my 02 Yamaha FZ1. I think the FZ1 is faster unfortunately with just over 400lbs and about 140hp...

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0238_op.jpg

And through all this, the baby slept! So this little guy is going to grow up with a AWD LT1 truck in the garage. Lucky kids, I grew up with a Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal Brougham in the garage. hehe

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0241_op.jpg

So now we have both fenders installed. And have been fitting, and test fitting the goodies. Lookin good and blue!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0270_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0272_op.jpg

So today I started creating the brackets to mount the blinkers in the bumper cover. I also worked on straightening out the fog light brackets and mounting them.

I mocked up my stripe as well. Looks like 18" down the bumper and the front of the hood, then 19" at the rear of the hood and then 19" down the roof, and 18" down the tailgate and rollpan.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_9364_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_9361_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_9362_op.jpg

Then set my hood pins on the hood to see what they would look like and installed the passenger side bumperette.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_9368_op.jpg

And the under hood shot with all the blue! WOOOT!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_9365_op.jpg

I started installing the hood pins I got from HoodPins.com (http://www.hoodpins.net/products.php) And it was very scary! To spend over $400 on a hood and then drill holes in it?! Ahhh!

Anyway, it worked out just fine and they good great! I need to adjust them and install the scuff plates. Figured it would be easier BEFORE paint!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0317_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0318_op.jpg

*Wipes away drool*

Sweet project, I really wish I had the time, skills, patience, money, and other resources to do something like this. Kudos to you on all of this. Can't wait to see the finished product!

I have been working on installing all the lights in the front of the Typhoon fiberglass bumper cover. The marker lights needed some brackets made for them out of scrap sheet metal and the fog lights need to be bolted in.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0320_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0321_op.jpg

The issue with the fog lights is that they came from a Typhoon that had a head-on collision driving the wrong way on the freeway. One is straightened and corrected. The other still needs some work, as you can see in the picture i badly bent and out of shape (you should have seen it before I started!)

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0322_op.jpg


Here is a picture of the front of the wrecked Typhoon the day I bought it. haha Can you believe the fog lights and brackets are still good? haha

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6419_op.jpg

So I decided to hit up some salvage yards for some goodies today. I had a pretty good score thanks to a cash for clunkers 1993 Blazer that was in great shape.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0343_op.jpg

Nice interior as well except for the fact that someone left the pass window down and it just rained.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0345_op.jpg

The score...
- 4 fender flares
- Fender sound deadening baffles (guess I lost one)
- Front bumper side brackets
- Overhead console (including harness)
- Rear view mirror with lights (including harness)
- A bunch of misc bolts I needed (like my missing torsion key bolt)
- Seat side covers
- Factory 1993 S10 Blazer cassette tape!

All for the grand total of ... $43 with tax!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_4923_op.jpg

Ever since I went to the salvage yard on Saturday I have been thinking very seriously about changing the truck up a bit. I finally made up my mind yesterday and today I went back to that salvage yard and got some more parts.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0480_op.jpg

I got two great condition 93 Blazer doors and a nice wiper cowl for $90. heh

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0485_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0487_op.jpg


So any guesses what I decided to do?

FOR SALE:
Two 1st gen S10 doors with shaved door handles and locks. Primed and blocked and ready for paint! Cut-in with Corvette Admiral Blue. lol

I'm not a big hood pin fan either. I don't like them much at all actually but I ran into a big issue with my hood latch. Zach mounted the engine in the forward position. Jeff was going to move it back but decided to keep the stock Typhoon drive shaft lengths. I agree, its better that way. So that means that the engine sits where the radiator used to, the radiator is inside the core support where the A/C condenser used to be, and the A/C condenser will take the place of the vertical support for the hood latch. This leaves me with a few options. 1) Custom fabricate and weld a new vertical support and hack up my grille for it to fit. 2) run the truck with no A/C 3) use hood pins and leave the vertical support off and keep my A/C.
Answers:
1) Im not a machinist or fabricator. I dont trust myself or anyone else to make a support properly so that my hood wont fly open. I dont want to hack up my grille.
2) I live in Texas! The nice months are 100+ degrees, GOTTA have A/C!
3) I have the hookup for some sweet hood pins and its a different look for the truck. Done.

The Vette wheels stick out about an inch in the front. So I have been thinking about fender flares for awhile. I decided to try the stock black ones from a 93 Blazer. My only issue is that with Sonoma GT bumperettes, I'll have to figure out a way for them to work together.

So I got a spare flare and have been experimenting and haven't figured anything out yet besides I wont like any look I have come up with.

Without fender flare...
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0557_op.jpg

With fender flare...
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0558_op.jpg


Bumperette and flare look ok from the front. I would have them both painted to match.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0543_op.jpg


But they look crazy from the side or back. Dangit...

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0554_op.jpg

So them I was thinking about maybe customizing some Bravada flares

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0475_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0476_op.jpg

The Grand Sport had black wheels, so that means that my truck needs black wheels! Here is a test fit of a black wheel on the truck. Man I love that look! Ever since I was in high school and I saw my 1st Beretta GTZ, I have wanted to have a car with black 5 spoke wheels!!

It REALLY makes the brakes stand out! Now I certainly need to paint the brakes. Red calipers with aluminum colored brackets.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_010.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_011.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_015.jpg

Got my new doors ready to get into the body shop.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_014.jpg

And my new door handles are waiting! The left door will have a key, the right door is flush with no keyhole.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_013.jpg

Update:
I have been working on getting it running again. Yeah I know... It cracks but no fire. I think its an overfueling issue due to never letting it run. So I pulled the plugs, which were covered is gas, and cleaned em. Im gonn go back and put them back in and try to start it again.
I did have an accident here at the shop. One of my new doors was on a work stand so I could strip it and de trim it... someone walked by and bumped it. CRASH! Door is now all beat up, so it needs a bunch of work to click it out again. ack.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_018.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_034.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_057.jpg

Dec 23rd
I love a white Christmas!!!!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_1626_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_picture_021-1.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_picture_026-1.jpg

I am tired of waiting for the bodyman to get time to work on my doors so.... One again I am learning to become a bodyman! Whooo.... suck.

Anyway, I took an old 89 Blazer door and started chopping it up for some trial/test cuts. Im glad I did because the handle will NOT install the way I planned for it to.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2029.jpg

Then I used the overall shape to cut out the 2nd gen blazer door handle.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2030.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2031.jpg

What I realized is that I can not place the handle in the "stock" location due to the fact that the back of the handle sticks out too far and would hit the glass and not let the window roll down. Bad deal. So time for some planning.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2032.jpg

I've been waiting for these updates since I became an "active member" in 09 lol.

Man I wish I had money/time to do something like this. Awesome looking ride!

I realized that I can mount the spring and rod part of the 2nd gen handle outside of the run channel for the window. Yet to do this I would need to remove the factory bracket and flip it to the other side and re-rivet it.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2035.jpg

Once that was done I measured the real door and got to cutting for real this time around.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2033.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2036.jpg

I got it all trimmed and lined up, held in place with some magnets... Welding time!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2037.jpg

I started to get it all tacked in and then DOH!! DAMMMMIT!!! I put it in upside down! Seriously. I did that. My blonde moment. Dang...

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2038.jpg

I cut it back out and put it in correctly.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2039.jpg

Made sure that the handle fit correctly

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2040.jpg

Now I know that I can do some of this stuff, Ill probably have the bodyman finish it up with some mudwork and such. But the hard part is done on door #1. WOOOO!!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2041.jpg

I have a bit of a gap to full and then the finishwork and prep begins.

Man Im excited now!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2042.jpg

A little more welding
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2080.jpg

A little more grinding
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2082.jpg

And a bit of bare metal...
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2083.jpg

I just realized that I haven't showed a rear picture lately! Looks mean... Alot of people will get used to that view. hehe

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_101_9774.jpg

And the driver's door is underway! Wooo!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_2097.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_101_9781.jpg

The passenger door is getting closer!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_101_9782.jpg

So its official! The year is 2010 and the Tyclone is now a classic. 25 years and older is considered a classic which means it is now emissions exempt!

http://www.txdmv.gov/site_images/license_plates/antique/classic_truck.jpg

So the doors are just about ready for paint!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3086.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_101_9795.jpg

They truck still had a few areas that we found to fix. At this point, its not a 1000 point show car that will win at the next concourse event, but its a pretty darn clean, very unique, and surprisingly quick 1985 Jimmy!

So with the stage we are at now, I think that we'll be seeing color on the truck next week. Unless something drastic pops up... I see blue in my future!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3087.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3088.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_101_9793.jpg

I never noticed before that the phoons had those handles. I plan on doing that handle swap too on my blazer once I can find some donor doors. Build is nice, very thorough.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/IMG_0225_op.jpg

I dunno man, everything on that stripe looks great except for at the very front of the hood. The passenger's side stripe looks closer to the edge of the hood.

:icon_couch: patiently awaiting the completion of this sick looking truck!

Well, the doors got blocked and primed AGAIN today. The bodywork is now done on the body. Final block on the doors tomorrow and then I need to jamb them and hopefully paint on Thurs or Fri! Wish me luck! I cant WAIT to see color on the truck!!!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3129.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3131.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3133.jpg

Subscribed to this awesome thread. Can't wait to see it painted.:icon_hyper:

i just read this entire build.. 1 word.. wow.. this is a sweet ride man i really like the black wheels ill be watching this thread

Awesome project really nice, cant wait to see how it turns out.

How did this thread escape my prying eyes! Ah well, I'm subscribed now!

subscribed:

I missed the last 1:30 of the superbowl looking at this thread!

I missed the last 1:30 of the superbowl looking at this thread!

same here

Haha! Must be a good thread to miss the superbowl!

We got the doors jambed yesterday. Not much more to do before paint!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3215.jpg

Nice!

Where did you get your clear bumper lights/corners and the pod?

WoW.............that is going to be one nice truck............can't wait to see it painted.

How did this thread escape my prying eyes! Ah well, I'm subscribed now!

i think the reason this thread was missed by so many of us was, it went from his first (of many) posts on May 19th, with one other comment 10 days later, and then jumped all the way to Jan 30th of this year, without any new posts. guess this guy has been pretty busy (and the progress shows it).

Nice!

Where did you get your clear bumper lights/corners and the pod?

those are probably the hardest lenses to find. we (my brother & i) searched for a whole Summer to find those, and that was 10 years ago! (ended up finding them @ a show in Battle Creek)

truck is looking sweet brother, nice colour too.

kinda funny, i just found some local guy getting rid of his '88 2 door, that he swapped a Typhoon drive line into.

but yours is gonna have those two extra cylinders, takin it to the next level of coolness! :D

i think the reason this thread was missed by so many of us was, it went from his first (of many) posts on May 19th, with one other comment 10 days later, and then jumped all the way to Jan 30th of this year, without any new posts. guess this guy has been pretty busy (and the progress shows it).



those are probably the hardest lenses to find. we (my brother & i) searched for a whole Summer to find those, and that was 10 years ago! (ended up finding them @ a show in Battle Creek)

truck is looking sweet brother, nice colour too.

kinda funny, i just found some local guy getting rid of his '88 2 door, that he swapped a Typhoon drive line into.

but yours is gonna have those two extra cylinders, takin it to the next level of coolness! :D


battle creek, MI?
im like 20 mins from there. give a shout next time your down.

Nice!

Where did you get your clear bumper lights/corners and the pod?

I ordered the lights from LMC truck and the pillar pod came from Summit racing

i think the reason this thread was missed by so many of us was, it went from his first (of many) posts on May 19th, with one other comment 10 days later, and then jumped all the way to Jan 30th of this year, without any new posts. guess this guy has been pretty busy (and the progress shows it).

kinda funny, i just found some local guy getting rid of his '88 2 door, that he swapped a Typhoon drive line into.

but yours is gonna have those two extra cylinders, takin it to the next level of coolness! :D

Yeah I forgot to update for a year or so, then copied all my build info from my forum over here. Its always good to have an audience with projects like this, because when I run into trouble... I have a few times... its good to get other peoples input that know more than I do! lol

Where is that swapped Typhoon??

battle creek, MI?
im like 20 mins from there. give a shout next time your down.

hahahaha, it's been over 10 years since my last trip there. i was supposed to go down there September 9 & 10, 2000 (that's right, it's not a typo), but my wife kinda got bi*chy, 'cause our son (our first) was due any day. he actuall arrived on the 11th @ 7:30 in the morning. see, i told her i would've made it back in time! :icon_wink:


Where is that swapped Typhoon??

up here in Toronto. did i already mention it was a '88 he drop it all into?

so about the story (HJ'ing) up there.

what's the plan on the interior?

still waiting to see what it looks like with the corvette grand sport paint job and black rims. bet its sweet

wicked nice

So here is the stock Corvette fuel rail cover that I have sanded smooth and primed.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4394.jpg


To install it you need a set of these mounting pins.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4392.jpg


As you can see, it doesnt fit with the fuel lines there.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4396.jpg


That gives me an excuse to buy a Dremel!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4403.jpg

I had to trim both sides. The one side is the regulator, the other side are the lines. A little more trimming and it will be good to go!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4400.jpg

what's the plan on the interior?

I got a wrecked Typhoon for parts! What a deal! MINT truck that just had a head on collision.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6492_op.jpg


Here is a picture of the front of the wrecked Typhoon the day I bought it. haha Can you believe it still ran??!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6419_op.jpg

My interior as it was in the wrecked Typhoon

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6498_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6523_op.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6555_op.jpg


So the interior has a few changes...
Grant wheel, 3 gauge pod, power drivers seat, new carpet, overhead console, lighted mirror, sonoma gt gauges, battery on trunk, 89 and older rear trim panels (no shoulder belt tensioners), 89 and older rear seat brackets and hinges (no shoulder belts), and a little stereo.

The doors now have had their final block and are about to be installed!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4398.jpg

Anyone need some shaved doors for a 1st gen? heh
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4406.jpg

It looks so lonely siting there waiting.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4405.jpg

Here is a picture of the front of the wrecked Typhoon the day I bought it. haha Can you believe it still ran??!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6419_op.jpg


http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_6523_op.jpg
So the interior has a few changes...
Grant wheel,


sure i would. i've seen a rad craddle pushed back on top of the front tires (mid '90's Sierra), and the guy started it up, so he could move it outta the intersection so traffic could get moving again.

sooooo.........that Grant wheel is going on, eh......what are you doin' with the factory one from the Typhoon? :icon_naughty:

sure i would. i've seen a rad craddle pushed back on top of the front tires (mid '90's Sierra), and the guy started it up, so he could move it outta the intersection so traffic could get moving again.

sooooo.........that Grant wheel is going on, eh......what are you doin' with the factory one from the Typhoon? :icon_naughty:

here is the wrecked typhoon running! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93_NXD_8OI&feature=youtube_gdata

I sold the stock wheel to buy the Grant Wheel. The Ty wheel sold for $100 more than the Grant wheel cost! Heh

I sold the stock wheel to buy the Grant Wheel. The Ty wheel sold for $100 more than the Grant wheel cost! Heh

:icon_doh: figures!

i've been looking for one for awhile now, ever since i took a friends for a drive. (i want one for my 'Burb).

Almost got the truck painted today, but we ran out of the pearl the Grand Sport formula calls for. So Monday is paint day! Color on Monday!!! Whoooo!!!

So the day started out with fitting and aligning the front bumper cover and grille.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3249.jpg

Then I cleaned out the truck and hosed it all down. It needed a SERIOUS scrubdown after being in the shop for over 2 1/2 years! haha Anyway, we started masking it! Its getting closer to color!!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3251.jpg

Almost there!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3253.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3256.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3261.jpg

So wish me luck. Monday is paint day and hopefully everything goes well the first time and we dont need to fix anything. Anyone that has done projects like this before, know exactly what I mean.

take your time on the paint. better to do it slow and do it right then speed through and end up with a crappy paint job. been there done that .
good luck, hopefully you'll get her done and ready for the summer

it's lookin' good Greg, GL on Monday.

who's sweet laid-out crew is that sitting beside your truck, in the last pic?

Something exciting happened today!!
Heh heh heh....

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jse_Picture_001.jpg

Hmmm I wonder what that was??? Maybe a certain 1st Gen vehicle got some paint on it?? That masking paper is one heck of a tease!!!

the painters tape came off!!!!!!

he's not being very nice right now, is he...........

This morning the truck was all set in the booth...

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3292.jpg


Then came the color... ohhh the base laid out great!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3303.jpg


Then came the clear.... and more clear... and more clear...

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3308.jpg


Next, we laid set up all the pars and got them ready to shoot...

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3317.jpg

So far so good!!

And out in the sunshine the truck came to life! WOW!! It looked GOOD!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_picture_009.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_picture_006.jpg



So I put a couple parts on the truck to see what they looked like.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3325.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3324.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3328.jpg


I cant believe it has color! It doesn't even feel like my truck anymore! Now comes the task of trying to remember where everything goes on it. Arrrggghhh. Anyone have a spare truck I can use to figure out how to put it back together?!! heh heh

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_picture_009.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/jsw_img_3324.jpg

Now comes the task of trying to remember where everything goes on it. Arrrggghhh. Anyone have a spare truck I can use to figure out how to put it back together?!! heh heh

i like the attention to detail you put into the paint. carrying the stripes right through the seal/windshild area-major points right there.

as for the assembley instructions, that's why i bag 'n tag everything i remove from a project. although i have misplaced the stash of bags on one occasion. :icon_doh:

truck looks smokin', i'm sure it looks even better in person. :)

When the sun hits it... wow! That Admiral Blue is awesome!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3316.jpg

I still need to get my Tyclone decals printed as well as have my red hash marks made out of vinyl as well. The black C5s will look great with the paint. As soon as I have it together I will get pictures of the truck parked beside a real Grand Sport.
The owner of this real GS wants to get some pictures of my ruck with his car when its done. He lives right around the corner from my shop as well. :burnout:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_019_op.jpg

http://th05.deviantart.com/fs39/300W/f/2008/344/c/9/I_jizz_in_my_pants_by_HOLIMOUNT.jpg

The owner of this real GS wants to get some pictures of my ruck with his car when its done. He lives right around the corner from my shop as well. :burnout:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_019_op.jpg

one word. DUH!!!

it's gonna make for one hot pic. think he'll sell ya the Vette, so you can have a matching ride?

I LOVE that color!!!!!!

Wow, this is a great build. Sooo much attention to detail. I mean blasting and painting all the bolts! Wow good job.

Man I love the look of a fresh painted vehicle

http://th05.deviantart.com/fs39/300W/f/2008/344/c/9/I_jizz_in_my_pants_by_HOLIMOUNT.jpg

I couldn't agree more lmao. Now I have to go listen to that song...

cant wait to see it all together!

When the sun hits it... wow! That Admiral Blue is awesome!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3316.jpg

I still need to get my Tyclone decals printed as well as have my red hash marks made out of vinyl as well. The black C5s will look great with the paint. As soon as I have it together I will get pictures of the truck parked beside a real Grand Sport.
The owner of this real GS wants to get some pictures of my ruck with his car when its done. He lives right around the corner from my shop as well. :burnout:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/Picture_019_op.jpg
I dont know about you guys but when I flip back and forth between the Vette and the Tyclone Im kinda thinking the Tyclone looks a little better. (in the pic where its painted and assembled)

I love it, Im piecing together a future someday project in my head already. Youve inspired me now

I can absolutely not wait until this is done and pieced together.... If it looks like what I am imagining... I am going to say it will be the sexiest of the generation... ever...

oh...my...god
that is everyones dream
to have a project truck like that
WOW

awesome build!

http://th05.deviantart.com/fs39/300W/f/2008/344/c/9/I_jizz_in_my_pants_by_HOLIMOUNT.jpg

Got yelled at by the Mrs. for laughing so loudly at that...Thanks BJ.

that truck looks awesome!!!!!

Here are some pics with the hood installed. Sorry they are so blurry, but these show what the stripe looks like.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_picture_032.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_picture_034.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_picture_035.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_picture_029.jpg

Thats is just freaking awesome!

Ok...there is one thing I disagree with :(
Drop the gmc logo... would look so much cleaner

Ok...there is one thing I disagree with :(
Drop the gmc logo... would look so much cleaner


or paint it white...just the logo

I haven't installed the letters yet. I have the ultra rare 92 GMC Typhoon black letters and I can use the red GMC letters too to match the hash marks. Im making the truck kinda like what could GM have made. Factory like in a custom way. Im using mainly factory parts from GM cars/trucks on this build. Gotta have my GMC letters! heh

I haven't installed the letters yet. I have the ultra rare 92 GMC Typhoon black letters and I can use the red GMC letters too to match the hash marks. Im making the truck kinda like what could GM have made. Factory like in a custom way. Im using mainly factory parts from GM cars/trucks on this build. Gotta have my GMC letters! heh

Lol, understandable... I bet I change my mind when I see it done... Looks REALLY GOOD!... oh and you should def. update your lil avatar pic... you gots paint on it now!

Wow. This thing is amazing. I was lookin on eBay for a typhoon but there ain't nothin like this.
Good job!

The truck looks amazing!!! great job so far, can't wait to see it finished

I haven't installed the letters yet. I have the ultra rare 92 GMC Typhoon black letters and I can use the red GMC letters too to match the hash marks. Im making the truck kinda like what could GM have made. Factory like in a custom way. Im using mainly factory parts from GM cars/trucks on this build. Gotta have my GMC letters! heh

absolutly, the 1st gen '91+ GM grills rock!

those are gonna look amazing in white. i was actually thinkig you should have kept the stripe flowing through the grill, but it may be a little too much. and if you were gonna do that, then the whole grill should be done blue to match as well.

i think you called it right (leaving the cross bars black).

absolutly, the 1st gen '91+ GM grills rock!

those are gonna look amazing in white. i was actually thinkig you should have kept the stripe flowing through the grill, but it may be a little too much. and if you were gonna do that, then the whole grill should be done blue to match as well.

i think you called it right (leaving the cross bars black).
I think he called the whole truck right!

Thanks guys!


Well I have come to a crossroads with the project and I need some help. WIRING.
Zach and Jeff wired everything and it was running when I got it. 85 Jimmy interior harness custimized a bit, and 85 Jimmy under hood harness spliced with 96 Caddy harness for the engine. It runs the truck, allows you to tune it via the ALDL port, has headlights, tail lights, turn signals, and brake lights. That's it.
Fast forward, I have. 1992 Typhoon interior. Full power. Windows, mirrors, locks, fogs, alarm, keyless entry, etc.
I figured I could just install the Ty interior harness and then install the Ty interior around it. It LOOKS like it should work... I installed the harness last night and alas... The truck is dead in the water. Not sure why.
I suppose that without having the Ty shifter in, since it has the B&M Quicksilver right now, without the neutral safety switch, that alone would kill it. I need to find that little harness too. Any ideas on that one?

Any help or insight would be appreciated.

Harness
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3344.jpg

typhoon vs Jimmy
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3347.jpg

interior
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3348.jpg

Started some reassembly. Man this is gonna take awhile! I need to sandblast all my bolts and repaint them as they are kinda old looking. I grabbed some new hardware from a salvage yard today when i went to get a new door handle.

A window and a tail light. Woooo!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3367.jpg

Here is part of the issue I think. I am going to run the Stock Typhoon center console and shifter, but I cant run the stock Typhoon steering column. I have to use the 85 steering column which doesn't have the cable that runs to the shifter, therefore I cant have the neutral safety switch in the truck because it all plugs into the column. I suppose I need to bypass it.

Any me how I know the difference between the 85 and 92 steering columns.... What a PITA!!

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_5761_op.jpg

the 92 and the 85 Steering columns side by side.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_5760_op.jpg

Typhoon top and 85 bottom.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_5768_op.jpg

I have been thinking about how far this project has really come. It made me dig up the old pictures of the truck. So here is some interesting background info and pictures.

in July of 2006 my, then girlfriend/now wife, and her two kids (now stepkiddos) set out on a 2400 mile trip to buy a truck. A stripped and unfinished project truck in North Carolina. It just so happened that my sister lives about an hour away from the truck, so we used that as an excuse to visit her. It was the only time in my life that I visited my sister, independent of a family trip with my parents, before she died at age 35 in 2008. I have since adopted her son and we had a baby of our own, who will both grow up with a hot rod Jimmy in the garage. heh

On the way to NC to buy the Tyclone we stopped by Bowling Green KY (2 hours out of the way) to visit the Corvette museum. Here is a picture my wife snapped of me drooling over my dream vette. The 1996 Grand Sport. I bought one thing there that day. A original 96 Grand Sport brochure, which I used as reference to mask the stripes. heh
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_3990.jpg

We stopped by Hotwire's house visit the truck and drop off my trailer for the weekend.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4059.jpg

Then visited my sister for the weekend. Now that she is gone, it means alot to me that we made this trip. Thanks Tyclone.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4095.jpg

We drove back to Hotwire's place where he is helping me load parts while his wife and little one say good riddance to the Jimmy! Little did she know that there were three more S10s in their future!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4112.jpg

It was a fun and memorable bonding experience with the soon to be step children.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4188.jpg

Seeing us at gas stations was a common sight on that trip.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4156.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4160.jpg

And it made it safely back home!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_100_4286.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3367.jpg
Doesnt even look like the same truck.

Fast forward 3 1/2 years. ALOT has happened, ALOT of changed, but Im still working away at the Tyclone which I plan to have in my household for decades.

Here is part of the issue I think. I am going to run the Stock Typhoon center console and shifter, but I cant run the stock Typhoon steering column. I have to use the 85 steering column which doesn't have the cable that runs to the shifter, therefore I cant have the neutral safety switch in the truck because it all plugs into the column. I suppose I need to bypass it.

Any me how I know the difference between the 85 and 92 steering columns.... What a PITA!!

the 92 and the 85 Steering columns side by side.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/100_5760_op.jpg




you can swap the lower sections of the two columns. been awhile since i've done one, but as far as i remember, you just start @ the top, and work your way down.

quite the pictoral you put up there about the road trip to get the Tyclone. sorry to hear about your sister, but that was nice to adopt your nefew. sounds like you've got quite the busy household! :)

i'll ask a buddy of mine again about the column swap, he's the one that helped me on the first one.

if you can get your hands on either mitchell or alldata diagrams greg, it will make your life 100x easier in your wiring. i'll look monday and see if they go to 85.

That is such a beautiful truck, you have an amazing attention to detail. I wouldnt change a thing about it. I just love everything about it. I think you are building my most favorite S series ever... WOW! That paint scheme couldnt be a better choice. AMAZING work my man! Im following this thread for sure. Making it look like a Gran Sport made me seriously Gran Sport a wood! That thing is going to turn heads and cause accidents once its on the roads.

Being a body guy I apreceate when someone spends this much time on the details. I have seen many a porject like this turn out bad due to a rushed paint job. Glad to see you arent rushing to finish, thats how mistakes happen. The more time you spend on it the better it will look.

Update... The truck was painted a little over a month ago now and I have been SOOO busy. Working 6 day weeks ever since it was painted. Trying to spend time with the family and my four kiddos...

Anyway, I ran into an issue. I have the truck painted and want to bring it home. PROBLEM. I dont have room yet. I need to finish the shop in the back yard so that i can empty the garage and move everything into the workshop. This means I need to FINISH THE WORKSHOP... So that is what I have been working on for the last few weeks... almost daily.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Shop%20Garage%20build/Backyard/jsw_img_3201.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Shop%20Garage%20build/Backyard/jsw_img_3568.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Shop%20Garage%20build/Backyard/jsw_100_5908.jpg

Slowly but surely!

Its wet sanding and buffing time. Suck.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3655.jpg

You can see here, the right part is cut and buffed, the left side is not. Look at the reflection of the light in it. The right is like a mirror, the left side looks good, but not a mirror finish. The buffed part looks AWESOME!
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3652.jpg

I have a few places to go over. I need to repaint the grille as the stripes are a bit off and the top is a bit dry.
Here is where I burned through a stripe on the hood while sanding its mirror smooth. Suck.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3653.jpg




The truck looks so sad sitting there under all that dust. sniff sniff
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo177/ShuggsRR/Tyclone/jsw_img_3657.jpg

Well hopefully soon enough you get right back to working on it "full" time and we get to see this thing progress more.

and you know Greg, once you finish cutting the body, you're gonna need to ripout the driveline, so you can properly clean (detail) everything under there too.

looks like your other project is coming along quite nicely as well.

like everyone else, once she's back together, i'm lookin' forward to seeing that first road test.