78 Chevy LUV Build w/ 4G63T

[mattp_65]

Beater brunch car show. Clouds looked cool that day. Mini photo shoot with the Panda.

 

[mattp_65]

Happy new years! Not much of an update. But dropped the trans again to get the torque converter sent out to Precision Industries to add the sprag back in. I want it to be more street-able and keep the temps down a bit in the trans. Took it for a drive and the Panda needed to stretched its legs too.
Precision Industries do great work! And great customer service.
#4g63luv #boostedluv #precisionindustries #rwdvsawd #dsm4life #swaphappens #LUVLEE #minitruckin #boostedtrucks #RWD4G63

 

[mattp_65]

No major updates, but swapped out some parts store yellow shocks with some rancho adjustable rear shocks. Great difference matches well with my QA1 adjustable coilovers. LUVLEE matches well with the Panda.

 

[mattp_65]

Spring time photos! Of the fleet of projects. Which is your favorite? 70s, 80s, 90s? All Mitsubishi powered! 4G63 squared and G54B.
Cherry blossoms for the win!

 

[mattp_65]

May 31st update:

Long time since last post but been training my new mechanic even though she is only 3 weeks old she made it to her first car show with #LUVLEE & wifey. Eventually she will be taking over these ongoing projects . Gotta start them young...
Also swapped out my dash that was previously spray foam and body filler with a junk yard dash I picked up last year. Looks way better than before. May add a dash cap eventually.

 

[mattp_65]

Update June 18th:
Fathers day mini burnout!

I couldnt figure how to add video here.
Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/4G63LUV

 

[mattp_65]

July 6th update:
Updates on #LUVLEE. Finally swapped to vent wing doors and painted a hood I picked up. The hood was primered silver and doors were yellow when I picked them up few years back. Paint ain't perfect but rattle can job not too bad. What do you guys think? Getting ready for summer!
Flat black exterior and did gloss clear on interior of doors. I may flat black the whole truck eventually.

 

[mattp_65]

Its been awhile...baby duties took over.
From 18 days to 6months to a year now.

Updates.
Sept 24th 2023
From 18 days old she went to her first car show, now she is 4 months now she has 7 car shows under her belt. She enjoys time with her mama @bbyruth82 and her papa and of course with #LUVLEE as well. Car show season is just about over this year. Next year let's see if I can get #olivestarion out there.

Nov 2nd 2023
Happy turbo months young, she is now boosted to 6psi. Growing up so fast. She loves turbo things and noises.

May 20th 2024
It's been awhile but soon to have a decent turbo. Newly rebuilt FP green by Justin of course. Getting ready for car show season and maybe a little more horsepower. Maybe trying to get ahold of Kevin Jewer for a quick touch up on the tune after the turbo install.
Let's get ready for summer!
#4g63luv #LUVLEE #fpluv #boostedluv

May 26th 2024
1st show of the year. What a blast! Family (wifey, baby Olive and Gma) enjoyed the time here at the Lemays museum in Tacoma.
Thanks to @pnwcarsngear
The LUV grabbed the Best Chevy truck and Best other (because it's a mix of Chevy, Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda )
Let the summer begin, hopefully soon here at the PNW.

 

[Ludachris]

Man, that photo of her looking at the turbo on the bed is priceless. Way to get her started young! Enjoy the time Matt.

My youngest is wrapping up middle school today and will start high school in the fall, with my oldest daughter who will be a HS senior. I hate cliches, but it really does fly. You dedicate your life to these little humans and they need you less and less as they get closer to becoming adults. It's crazy.

 

[CrackedDSM]

I love my FP Green. This truck is awesome too, I bet it rips.


My daughter also loves turbos and speed. When she first was learning to speak she would always say “go a little too fast!” Wanting me to hit boost. Lol. Kids are great.

 

[mattp_65]

Happy Father's Day to all the Father's and Father's to be!
Spent some time my beautiful daughter and wifey and my Luv.
Threw the FP green turbo on, added manifold and turbo blanket. Was hoping it would be an easy swap but the bullseye turbo and green are a little different , needed a new intake coupler, intercooler coupler, oil feed fitting, oil drain line. But it fits and runs, now just needs a tune. Kevin Jewer where you at ...I will be in touch soon.

 

[mattp_65]

Video of the fp green first start