What does the future hold???

Well I've told how I came about adding this project to our family. We've used the truck, and I've had tons of fun tinkering with it, but where is this project headed???

Every once and a while I'll have a slow day at work where no matter what I do, I can never stay busy. So I turn to the trusty internet to continue giving me ideas of what to do with my truck.

So, This is what my dream truck looks like.

The color is going to be a medium baby blue metallic.

Isn't this color beautiful? This is also the same front end I plan on putting on my truck. I've already tracked down this complete front end and have it at the shop. All its waiting for is some T.L.C. in the form of body work. The only thing I don't like about this truck is that the mirrors, door handles and rear bumper have been removed. It might be a little to low to the ground too

This OLD thing has to be rebuilt or thrown away! The engine is a constant struggle with me. I could rebuild the 454 I have for 4K and get somewhere in the 500hp range. Theres always the GM create 502 Ram Air engine. Out of the box complete with fuel injection and computer the engine puts out 502hp and 500 foot pounds of torque. That engine "my cost", through the shop using there discount is almost 10K. If your going to spend 10K why not add 3k to it and get the 620 hp, 572??? I know this truck is going to cost huge money, but why sell yourself short?
The tranny will stay the same, but will be rebuilt to handle the new engine which ever one fits into the budget when I get to that point.

This is the fuel injected 502 I was talking about. Look how well it fits! What a match made in heaven. If you've got the big bucks, or at least a credit card that will handle this next engine, this would be the way to go.

Chevy sells two versions of this motor. The street version is 620hp running on pump gas, and the race version 720hp on race fuel. I've priced these two motors and there both out of my price range.

I'm pretty happy with the interior at this point. The cab is painted black which I like, but the paint is beginning to crack and doesn't look its best so that will be repainted. The gauges on the dash I'd like to change out with Auto Meter gauges. Last but not least I want to fill in the ash tray and radio holes and mount a 7.5 inch touch screen sterio DVD player w/Navi.
This dash is very similar to the one I want. I can't make up my mind which gauges to use and if I want the bezel painted or chrome???

Wheels and tires will follow. I like a Foose wheels and Boyd Coddingtons. I came across these last week, and there my choice right now. I love the ride height of this truck to.

So how long will it take to get this Cinderalla fixed up and to the ball??? Honestly I have have no clue. I want it done in two years, but I'll be happy if its done before Landon's 16 birthday.