Duramax diesel conversion... DONE... PICS.

[Bimmer9938]

Can't wait to see it done.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by Bimmer9938

Can't wait to see it done.

Me neither....


At least the wiring is done for the trans and computer. All that is left is the ABS wiring which hopefully will be done at the end of this week.


Getting closer....


Mark

[twr]

thanks Mark for the update, can't wait to see how works

[splne1]

Anxious to see the completed rig.... Keep us posted!!!

[OrangeCrush]

I got a call from Travis. He's got all the wiring done except for the ABS. Because he needs to run the wires a certain way, he's going to pull the body off the truck one more time. (he's definitely anal, that's apparent)

Point is, he said he should be done next week.... finally.

Mark

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Hey Mark,
You know with what your doing you want that kind of anal man. This dude is doing like brain, heart, spinal cord, and etc. surgery on one patient plus having surgeons working in shifts. I know it is hard to wait you know I feel for you because Dragon and I are always taking my 2005 SUV into shop and upgrading latest sponsors equip. This year is last year to be without it being at my beckon call. We are spending this whole year to strip it down to perfect anything that a judge won't see put just in case were covering all bases. It is being gutted so it can be media blasted to reveal the most over looked imperfection on rig. We are preparing to take it to 2011 SEMA spring shop competition. They only choose 20 GM products. So only 20 shops get picked to bring any year model any style GM vehicle. I will be without my rig a long time so I feel your frustration but, Dragon is extremely anal about anyones ride just he ramps it up when he wants my rig in. I put 12,000 miles on rig in first 6 months and only another 4,000 miles in last 4 years. I'm most likely going to buy a H2 SUT for daily use and use my baby for nice weather weekends and short trips. With 16,000 miles and all the special aftermarket equip. we have I doubt I'll never let the "DadyLuv" Baby ever go.

Soooo I'm extremely happy to hear your guy is that kind of anal. It cuts short the chance of problems. I'm happy for you Buddy for going for your dream rig build. I hope for the perfect of conversion for you. This kind takes time.

TAZ/Rick

[OrangeCrush]

Rick,

I appreciate the thoughts. I'm glad he's being anal, I told him in the beginning I didn't care how long it took. I don't have the time or patience to screw around with stupid **** later.

It's one thing to have a problem (which I expect at some point) because this is a conversion but another when someone jerry rigs something and I have to fix their fukc up because they mickeymoused it.

As far as how long it's taking, it doesn't matter, I'm still working on my S10 with the blown big block and my Harley (which has been almost 2 years now), never mind my el camino.... I never used to be one to start a project without finishing another first but for some reason it seems I've always got some project going on.

Point is, I'm used to having something torn apart...lol.

Anyway, it's all coming to a head, it seems almost everything will be finished at roughly the same time.

You know the saying... "there's never enough time to do it right but there's always enough time to do it again"

Not for me, I'm a one time kind of guy (in theory...lol)


Mark

[HummerMann]

Good things are worth waiting for, Mark. My wife told me that 40 years ago when we started dating. I'm still waiting.................just kidding honey. You're gonna love it when you get it back.
I've noticed since Hummers aren't being made, I've gotten two business cards under my wiper wanting to buy my SUT this year. Maybe all the snow and our horrible winter weather had something to do with that.There's an awful lot of these out there to be collectibles and I'm having way too much fun driving it to park it.

[HummerJim]

Mark, is your Duramax Beast on the way?

[OrangeCrush]

Actually, I just got a phone call from him two days ago. The truck FINALLY made it to the dealership to have all the electrical tested and checked out, reset codes, etc, etc.

It's been a bear, that's for sure. He's done over 20 other conversions but never an H2. He definitely had something to learn...lol.

Anyway, his persistence paid off, he's fully confident that everything is perfect and he just wants the dealership's approval.

Sooooo, hopefully within the next few days I'll be able to make arrangements to get her home.

On the bright side, my Harley I've been building for 2 years was getting a few finishing touches and got a call last night I can pick it up Saturday. All the electrical and upholstery work is finished, all I have to do is fight with the DMV.

Mark

[pdxrealtor]

WOW, Mark...

I haven't been on in a while and I can't believe you still don't have your truck! From reading it sounds like a good thing.

Good wishes for the you and the final product!

[OrangeCrush]

No ****, neither can I... he's being diligent but it's time...

Mark

[Ed G.]

I'm wishing you the best on your truck! Buy it's taken way too long even though it's his first H2, something just doesn't seem right.

[MVR 155]

Cant wait to see some pictures of the finished product along with your review after driving it..... it sounds like its going to be bad ass.

[OrangeCrush]

Wow, it's been 5 months and I still don't have my truck back. The guy that has been doing the conversion has been anal as hell. He worked on it so as to be proud that his name was on it and that is great.

However, the last couple of months, the wiring is KICKING HIS ASS. He got everything done except for a handful of wires and when he couldn't figure it out, he took it to a friend of his that works at the dealership that does electrical work.

After two months, he's not much further ahead than he was.

Soooooo, bottom line is, as much as I'd like my truck back, I want it done right and he has made an appt. with Predator to have them completely rewire it.

It's been a pain and taking too long but in the end, I'd rather have him decide that the right thing to do is get someone that can fix it than mickey mouse it and ship it back because he's frustrated or just wanting to get it out of his shop.

Predator can't do it for another week but they say it'll only be a few days once they start so now ya'll know as much as I do.

Mark

[twr]

Hi Mark, its been awhile thanks for the update. I don't think he will do any more Dmax hummer conv.

[Intercooled]

Well, at least hes being up front and honest. Hes seeking the proper professional help and not passing it off and mickey mouseing it like you said. Hopefully with a bit more patience you'll be almost done and done right. 5 months now? Wow! Its been that long already. 5 months and no H2, I think id have to seek help. Id go stir crazy!

Is all this extra time and the trip to Predator going to cost you any extra?

[OrangeCrush]

Latest update... the truck has been at Predator for about 5 days...

Got a text saying he was going over there and finding out where we stand but as of yet, I know nothing.



Mark

[Bimmer9938]

Are these the guys doing the conversion?


WWW.HLINECONVERSIONS.COM

[OrangeCrush]

Nope.... thought I heard some bad stuff about that place... may be mistaken but I thought they were trouble.

Mark