The Motley Crue: White '97 OBS Crew Cab Build

[nubreed71]

Good call on the switch panels, I didn't even think of that. That would be pretty slick. I already did the switch panel to the left of the stereo, so that ship has kind of already sailed for me, but that would be pretty awesome. I'm still chasing some gremlins with the subwoofer and would like to get that dialed in, but next up is a Punisher valve body and aluminum trans pan. Can't wait to try out the Punisher.

[tcm glx]

Needs a new rubber brake pedal cover.....step up your game Taylor!


J /K. Looks amazing.

[VintageIronFab]

Couple questions- how robust is this setup? Does it retract? My plan is a similar mount for my Lowrance and just like to hear if the dash flexes much.

[nubreed71]

Head unit is stationary...doesn't retract. I haven't noticed the display moving during on-road driving, but the display itself is fairly thin. Most of the weight is in the portion that slides into the single-din opening of the dash. If there is substantially more weight in your Lowrance unit, you may run into issues with the dash flexing.

[nubreed71]

Needs a new rubber brake pedal cover.....step up your game Taylor!


J /K. Looks amazing.

Lol, don't worry, that's in the works. You know how I roll!

[S00TLYFE]

Needs a new rubber brake pedal cover.....step up your game Taylor!


J /K. Looks amazing.

Lol, don't worry, that's in the works. You know how I roll!

chain steering wheel and one of those "foot" gas pedals

[nubreed71]

Needs a new rubber brake pedal cover.....step up your game Taylor!


J /K. Looks amazing.

Lol, don't worry, that's in the works. You know how I roll!

chain steering wheel and one of those "foot" gas pedals

Now you're talking. Life's a garden, dig it!

[nubreed71]

Punisher valve body installed, and pretty trans pan to top it off. I had a valve body on my '94, but that was an AOD-E, so the valve body was from Broader Performance, and I have to say, the difference is a lot more noticeable with the Punisher. I'm loving the nice firm shifts!

[RyanDS650X]

That truck is looking great! Punisher has those valve bodies dialed. Whenever I get asked about what upgrades to do first from new guys I always say a punisher and rear locker. Keeps the trans happy and the power down!

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[nubreed71]

Agreed...so far I'm really happy with the upgrade. Way more noticeable than I thought it was gonna be.

[nubreed71]

I just wrapped up a little subwoofer mounting project. I remember back to my high school days when I had a sub put in and the installer just ran some screws right through the carpet and back wall of my cab, and vowed never to let that happen to this truck, so had to make a little MDF mounting rack that would attach to the double wall portions of the cab. A few well placed nut-serts and bingo bango.

I took it over to the same guy that upholstered my steering wheel for a quick and dirty wrap with some trunk carpet. The perfectionist in me is a little bummed the carpet ended up a shade lighter than my OEM carpet, but it's behind the seat, so I'm over it.

[AussieRod]

OCD is a bitch, huh?

[nubreed71]

Lol, indeed.

[Becks_Bronco]

Damn that head unit is nice. I really wanted to go with it, but the price tag dissuaded me. There are a couple Chinese versions that only do android auto, but im an iPhone guy for life.

[Becks_Bronco]

Punisher valve body installed, and pretty trans pan to top it off. I had a valve body on my '94, but that was an AOD-E, so the valve body was from Broader Performance, and I have to say, the difference is a lot more noticeable with the Punisher. I'm loving the nice firm shifts!

Yes! I love my punisher. The shifts are so much faster, it kind "blips". Just wait till you have more miles on it and the controller learns up, gets even better.

[nubreed71]

Definitely not a cheap head unit, but I dug around for awhile and was able to find an open box unit for $450, so in the grand scheme of things, I could live with that. So worth it.

[Becks_Bronco]

Definitely not a cheap head unit, but I dug around for awhile and was able to find an open box unit for $450, so in the grand scheme of things, I could live with that. So worth it.

That’s not a bad price at all.

Do you mind if I ask how much the steering wheel re-wrap set you back?

[nubreed71]

I think it's sorta dependent on what options you choose for material, stripe, stitching, etc... but figure somewhere in the $400 range. Definitely not cheap, but I figured by the time I bought a hub adapter, wheel, etc... I'd be close to that, and would still have to mess around with retaining cruise control, etc...

[nubreed71]

Just a small update, but I had Dallas and his crew at Linex San Diego spray the top of my rear bumper. As usual they killed it and I'm pretty psyched on how it came out.











Next up is doing the 38 gallon rear tank. This thing is thirsty...

[ChaseTruck754]

Figured you'd eventually do the bumper. Looks good!