Every update is better than the last. I agree on the hardware for the trim rings. It makes a huge difference with such a subtle detail.

 

Did you use the factory 7.3 A/C compressor? If not, what did you go with?

 

I did not, I sold the factory compressor and am using a Sanden SD7. I'll be installing a Restomod Air kit to go with it.

 

Thank you sir. very nice build. i seen mention that you put a parts list together - are you able to share that still?

 

I do love this side exit design. Looks very Caroll Shelby if you ask me.

 

Thank you, and yes I could still share that. I actually forgot it had been mentioned. I will get that off my phone and post it here shortly.

Definitely a great compliment, thank you!

Speaking of which, this weekend I completed the other side exit. So, for now anyways, the exhaust system is finally complete. I started it up yesterday afternoon and let it warm up. It sounds beautiful, music to the ears. However, I'm confident I'll be making a change, muffler wise, for the long term. For now though, I will have some fun letting the bald eagles scream a bit.

 

Here is my 7.3L Godzilla swap parts list I've mentioned before. I tried to clean it up a bit. It's not absolutely 100% encompassing, but it's very close. Not all part numbers are there, but a good majority of them are. And of course this was just the route I chose for my build. It definitely, absolutely, could have been done cheaper, and/or simpler. This is just how I wanted to do it.

Engine / Transmission Combo:
7.3L Godzilla - pullout new
6R140 transmission - pullout new
OEM Ford alternator & power steering pump
OEM Ford engine harness - trimmed
OEM Ford PCM unlocked & stand alone tuned
OEM Ford MAF sensor & o2 sensors
OEM mustang pedal - CR3Z-9F836-E 1X
Mars Auto stand-alone harness w/OBD port & fuse/relay block

Miscellaneous:
MPVI-3 HP Tuner handheld device w/4 credits
Dakota Digital DIM-1 Light Dimming Kit
Dakota Digital BIM-01-2 OBD II/CAN & J1850 Interface Module
Dakota Digital RTX-73F-PU-X gauges
Dennis Carpenter instrument panel D8TZ-10044D70-B
Dennis Carpenter cluster lens D3TZ-10880-A
Sanden SD7 AC Compressor w/mounting kit - PBH
Billet Pro Shop Oil cooler bypass/delete
Billet Pro Shop Oil cooler coolant block off
Billet Pro Shop Engine lift plate
Willis Performance oil pressure tee
Engine mounts - Paul Horton Welder Series
Fat Fender Garage accelerator pedal mount FFG-6779APM
Fat Fender Garage adjustable column shift linkage - FFG-ACSL x2
F-250 style transmission fluid indicator - HC3Z7A020A
F-250 style transmission fluid fill tube - HC3Z7A228A
F-250 style engine oil indicator - LC3Z6750A
F-250 style engine oil fill tube - LC3Z6754A
Solid Rubber sheet for transmission mount isolators
BG radiator core support mounting kit
Knukonceptz ultimate battery terminals & 4 gauge battery cable
FFG factory fan box delete panel FFG-F7379-FBDP
Optima Redtop 34 Battery 50ah 800cca
Vacuum hoses & clamps
Knukonceptz wire & Racetronix wire & fuse holders
Holley EFI Flame Retardant Split-Wire Loom
Vibrant cushion clamps - 17191 & 17194
LMC molded plastic glove box
Ford "C" version spark plug wires - LC3Z-12286-C
DE Titanium 8" Protect-A-Boot sleeves - 10544
Custom billet headlight & wiper *****
CVF billet Hood hinges

Fuel System:
Boyd 23 gallon aluminum fuel tank 14052-OEM1
VaporWorx PWM fuel system (set 58-60 psi) - BWCOYOTE
PWM style GM fuel pump - MU2101 / 19303293
Fragola -6AN straight PTFE fitting x2
Fragola -6AN 45 deg PTFE fitting x1
Racetronix -6AN union with 1/8 NPT port - ADF-481506P
Racetronix QD 3/8" to -6AN with 1/8" NPT port - QDA-38F6P x1
Racetronix 100psi fuel gauge - FPG-CFB00100
Racetronix QD 3/8" to -6AN PTFE fitting FIT-P6QDF9038FF x3
Racetronix QD 5/16" to -6AN PTFE fitting FIT-P6QDF9056FF x1
Fragola -6AN PTFE ss hose x20ft
Cushioned 1/2" fuel line p-clamps x10

Cooling system:
Wizard aluminun radiator w/trans cooler - 545-212BL
Wizard polished stainless overflow tank 6-CR-6083
Billet Specialties 16 lb radiator cap 6-BS-75120
AeroFlow 45 deg radiator fitting x3
AeroFlow Straight radiator fitting x1
AeroFlow radiator hose -20AN ss rubber line x4ft
3/8 NPT weld bung for fan temp sensor
40 amp inline ATC fuses for fans
Motion Raceworks -20AN weld bungs x2

Exhaust system:
Corsa Sport Pro Series 3" Mufflers - CP300SS2
Corsa polished stainless steel twin tips - 14031 x2
Stainless Brothers 3" Resonators - 615-07636-0111 x2
Kooks 3" stainless metal substrate high flow cats - GE-307540
Kooks stainless manifold socket flange adapters - 7106S Female
Dirtskum side exit exhaust cutout bezel plates x2
Fat Fender Garage stainless exhaust hangers x4
Stainless Brothers 3/8" Poly hangers 108-00800-0000 x4
Stainless Brothers 3/8" hanger rod 608-03500-0012 x4
Stainless Brothers o2 sensor weld bungs 604-00100-4000 x2
Stainless Brothers v-band clamps - 603-07610-2002 x6
Stainless Brothers 3" straight tube 4ft 602-07646-0000 x3
Stainless Brothers 3" 45 deg mandrel 601-07626-1150 x1
Stainless Brothers 3" 45 deg tight elbow 601-07626-3100 x13
Stainless Brothers 3" 90 deg mandrel 601-07656-1150 x2
Stainless Brothers 3" 90 deg loose elbow 601-07656-4150 x2
Stainless Brothers 3" 45 deg loose elbow 601-07626-4150 x13

Trans Cooler Lines:
AeroFlow transmission cooler port fittings - AF72-5051
Fragola 1/4 NPT to -8AN fitting x2
Fragola -8AN 90 deg PTFE Fitting x2
Fragola -8AN straight PTFE Fitting x2
Fragola -8AN PTFE ss line x12ft
AutoPlumb hose separator clamps x2

Oil Catch Can:
Racetronix oil catch can CCK-GV6Z
Motion Raceworks -10AN valve cover fittings - 32-12009
Motion Raceworks 5/8" QD to -10AN adapter
Fragola -10AN to -10 ORB adapter x3
Fragola -10AN 90 deg PTFE fitting x1
Fragola -10AN straight PTFE fitting x3
Fragola -10AN PTFE ss line x4ft

Steering Reconfiguration:
Fragola -6AN tube nut & sleeve x1
Fragola -6AN to -6AN male union x1
Vibrant Performance -6AN to 5/8-18 inverted flare fitting
Vibrant Performance -6AN to 1/2-20 inverted flare fitting
Fragola -6AN 120 deg PTFE fitting x2
Fragola -6AN 60 deg PTFE fitting x1
Fragola -6AN 90 deg PTFE fitting x1
Fragola -6AN PTFE line x5
Fragola -12AN 90 deg fitting x1
Fragola -12AN to -10 ORB fitting
AutoPlumb -12AN ss line x1
Billet Specialties 77910 power steering reservoir tank
Borgeson 970 double u-joint lower shaft
1.25" OD tubing & threaded bungs - Ballistic Fabrication
LH & RH offset 1 ton offset ball joints - Barnes 4WD x4
Center crossover double threaded link - custom
7.15 deg taper 1 ton ball joint reamer - Barnes 4WD
Steering gearbox rebuild - BlueTop
DRB steering column lower bearing
Upper steering column bearing

Air Intake:
Vibrant Performance 4" aluminum straight 18in - 2877
Vibrant Performance 4" aluminum coupler - 12056
UPGR8 3.5 to 4.0" silicone intake coupler
Vibrant Performance stainless t-bolt clamps
K&N black 4" cone air filter - Summit KNN-RU-5171HBK
ICT Billet MAF sensor weld bung
Fragola -10AN 90 deg PTFE fitting x1
Fragola -10AN straight PTFE fitting x1
Fragola -10AN PTFE ss line x2
ICT Billet -10AN male weld bung x1

Brakes:
Fat Fender Garage Wilwood brake booster master cylinder w/adapter
Dynamic Friction rear drum brake shoes
Ford OEM aluminum brake pedal foot pad - from auto mustang
NiCopp brake tubing, fittings, clips & fluid
Allstar Performance Aluminum cushion clamps - ALL18300

Ford 9 inch - 31 spline axles:
3rd member: Strange Nodular Iron case / Eaton TrueTrac / 3.70 Gearset / 1350 yoke
2-piece 4" driveshaft & carrier bearing - 1350 u-joints
Axle carrier wheel bearings 3.15 OD w/lock ring U365L x2
Far From Stock Heavy Duty DIY Traction Bar Kit

 

Just a fun photo I took last fall, that I forgot to share here.

 

Since I finally finished building the exhaust, I took a little video. My phone speaker didn't capture it exactly as it sounds in person, but oh well. Still something for y'all to listen to, and to see the whole system, since I can't get it all in one photo.

 

I'm in search of a set of tow mirrors.

I've done some preliminary searching online, including eBay and marketplace here on FTE. But if anyone following my thread here has any leads, please let me know. The little tiny car mirrors my truck currently has, must go. They are next to useless, and I need more visibility anyways, for when we eventually tow a bigger camper later this summer.

 

I really like a backup camera when connecting a trailer and that makes me wonder why these aren't used to replace the rear view mirror and outside tow mirrors. The analog rear view mirror is useless when towing an enclosed trailer or camper. I've seen aftermarket alternatives to the rear view mirror that mount on the rear of the trailer/camper but nothing to replace the tow mirrors that make me feel like a non-flying version of Dumbo the Elephant.

 

haha yeah I'm all for the electronic rear views. I may actually consider one of them in the future, as most Airstream campers come with the rear tow camera.

However, I actually like the aesthetic of these 70's tow mirrors. I just need to get my hands on a decent set. The little car mirrors are about as useless as having nothing at all.

 

Indeed the west coast mirrors are way way better when towing and even just general driving/merging...etc. (Brown rig has west coast mirrors I refinished as compared to the type 9's on the white rig.)

 

Man your white SuperCab is just beautiful. Something about the whole truck, every detail comes together to make a perfect look. What are the wheel & tire specs on it in that photo?

 

Thanks wheelman...I think it's pretty much the same setup as your truck...17x9 MT classic 3 with 5" BS and 315/70r17 Mastercraft MXT.

I actually just changed it up with 17x9 procomp with 4.75" BS and 37x13.50r17 Cooper STT Pro's.

My sister in law got me a book published in 1986 on "monster trucks"...which at that time was still pretty stock looking rigs just lifted way up on rockwell's...next thing you know my credit card was on fire with more springs and more tire en route. LOL