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It's official name is tac module. Should have come with motor.

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No I did not get it with my engine. The PO I bought it from was clueless about the engine and at the time I did not have the wisdom to know what was missing. I do have a donor suburban that I can get it from but the engine in the burb won't if I grab it. I will check with a salvage yard and see if I can get one.

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Well, you only need this if your motor was drive by wire. If it is, then you need the accelerator pedal and tac module from the same vehicle if you can get it. You may
Also research and make sure that you have compatible accelerator pedal and tach module components for your year and model engine. This will save you headaches. Search ls1tech and you will get a ton of info there about your motor.

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I have the DBW peddle and a wiring harness. hopefully I just need the tach module.

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Happy New Year everybody! Well, Santa Fe was (((((((COLD))))))) burrrrrr but just can't beat the fresh air and views out there.

When I returned home, I found many small packages awaiting me. My knobs for wiper and wiper delay.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B425%3Aot1lsi
new American made turn signal switch
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B625%3Aot1lsi
headlight retainer rings. My old ones had a missing tab on each side.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B825%3Aot1lsi
I also received a message that my wiper delay unit will be on it's way to me this weekend. So, weather permitting, I should hopefully get the dash back together this week and move on to assembling the rest of the interior. I also need to put some more elbow grease into the outer grill. A few passes with finer and finer grit sand paper until it is smooth enough for a polish. I really want to use as much of the original grill as possible.

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Cool stuff! Nothing like the after-Christmas, Christmas presents :)

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Just got one more package in the mail. My brand new wiper delay setup. Now I just need the weather to cooperate. Still way too cold to dig into the dash again.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...84425%3Aot1lsi

I also need to order an overflow tank for the radiator. I overlooked that one. Anybody have any good ideas? I like the stock look, but am not even sure what was on these trucks stock.

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Is that delay from the guy (forgot his name) here on the board? I have his first rendition before the remote potentiometer one was made, it will be interesting to see where you mount it.

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Yup, that's the one. This is version 2 with remote potentiometer. I have a pre-existing hole to the left of my dash which is perfect. Just need to figure out where to mount box. Looks to be a quality piece, but don't think he's gonna make many more of them for 67-72 model years. LMC actually just came out with a similar product.
Which I think uses existing switch.

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That's too bad if he stops, i have had no problem with mine with the exception of finding a better place to mount it so i can reach it better, i could make some kind of mounting bracket but just havent gotten around to it.

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I picked up an aluminum over flow tank from LMC very cool look'n. if I can find it in my pile of parts I will take a picture and post it.

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Hey Dwilber, thanks though I decided to buy another WS washer fluid tank with bracket and a radiator overflow cap for it off of summit. That setup was half the price of the stainless tank you speak of, which is very nice BTW, and a setup that is being sold here on the boards for a little more than piecing it together myself.

This way it will look semi-stock.

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Well, no huge progress, but was warm enough today to get a few new under the hood tasks completed.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3A34%3Bnu0mrj
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3A234%3Bnu0mrj
Got the spectra air intake hooked up and am contemplating running it to the core support for ram air. I also received my coolant overflow tank which will work perfectly. I did have to make an aluminum plate to mount it, but it fits in nicely right next to to radiator.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3C25%3Aot1lsi
Now I just need to finish a big job and get some warmer weather to finish this thing up.

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***UPDATE***
Well the weather has been pretty bad in February and looks like the first couple weeks of MARCH are headed in the same direction. So, I have done little to forward my progress on the truck. However, I knew I was going to need new wheels and tires and well I have this budgeted so what the hell.

I came across a set of wheels online about a year ago that were on a 72 K20 in a 4wheeler article for some tire shootout. I knew immediately that these were the wheels. I don't like newer wheels on these trucks and think these wheels mix the look of an older slotted mag but updated. I went on a search only to find the wheels were no longer being produced by the company that created them. They are 17x8 with a bolt pattern of 8x6.5 simulated bead lock wheels. I made a few calls and gave up. I tried again for some reason the other day and found a company that had 2 sets left. Here they are. The company is BTR racing wheels. They still make the real bead lock versions, but don't think they still make the simulated bead lock versions. I am putting Nitto Trail grappler 285/70/17's on these wheels and leaving the bead lock rings off for now. I should have pics at the end of the week.

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You don't enjoy our northeast weather lately either ? ;)

Those wheels do look great.

They have a Slot/H2 look too them.Very nice.

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Thanks Tom! Yeah this weather has been a bummer. Just a could more weeks.

These wheels do have an H/2 look to them. I also looked at those wheels, but after seeing them on a truck decided to go another direction. After all the road blocks on this project, I finally got a break. Knock on wood, now I just have to get them mounted without issue. :eek:

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Those wheels are pretty dang sweet! And I'm glad someone is catching a break!

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Hey thanks Lance. I kinda like'm too.

Chris

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***Wheels n Tires***
Well, bought some stainless button bolts and installed those in the holes for Bead lock ring.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B434%3Bnu0mrj
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B334%3Bnu0mrj
My tires came in so went and had them installed. Damn am I happy about this combo.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B534%3Bnu0mrj
Next to the old dry rotted BFGoodrich all terrain 33x12.5's they stand a little taller and thinner.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B834%3Bnu0mrj
Under the truck, they fit like a glove.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B634%3Bnu0mrj
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B734%3Bnu0mrj
Now just waiting on new studs, lug nuts and wheel locks to finish off.
I will be getting rid of all the old stud and lug nuts if anybody is interested. 32 of them. New and never on the road. I will post pricing on the 72 truck parts forum.

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Nice Chris I am old school too when talking about wheels and tires. They look good. I am putting 15/10 Alcoa's on 33/12.50.
I can't wait to get off work to see your whole build. My work computer won't let me see the photos that are linked to a thread Err!!!

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Damn those look great!

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Nice choice!

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Thanks guys! Looks like the weather is warming so wheels and tires will be going on shortly as well as other progress underway soon.

Chris

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Nice wheels and tires! :metal:

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Thanks Mike!

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This truck is trying to kill me! Lol

I swapped out the stock wheel studs for longer studs that would have worked, but the knurl wasn't grabbing both the hub and disc. After some research, found out a gigantic gm wheel stud was the solution.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...58634%3Bnu0mrj
Once I got the wheel studs figured out with the new wheels, some of the new lug nuts were cross threading on the new wheel studs despite some of them going on easily by hand. I ended up trashing about 6 lug nuts and their studs trying to get them cleaned up and working.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...58734%3Bnu0mrj
So I got a die to clean up all the 9/16 18 wheel studs, Literally about 75 percent of them were bad cuts. After running the die on them, I was back in business. Then realized the new studs are so long that I run out of thread with the wheels on. Luckily only about 1/4"
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3C25%3Aot1lsi
So, ordered up some 1/2" wheel spacers to make sure and tomorrow hope to finish this wheel blues. I was really hoping to just bolt the new wheels on. I should have known better after all the trials and tribulations, but I will get done eventually.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...58534%3Bnu0mrj
The correct wheel studs for aluminum wheels on the 8 lug full float axles is Dorman #
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...58834%3Bnu0mrj

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With the rear disk break kits you have to run a longer stud to get them to work. I lucked out the kit was mostly done when I bought mine used from a guy in Holister.

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Interesting stud choice.

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Glad you are getting it worked out. BTW, I guess I hadn't mentioned but I really like your wheel and tire combo - very rugged looking!

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Yeah, I haven't had to deal with this until now. Once I got the wheels on, it became apparent quickly that I was going to have to replace the studs. I am glad you didn't have to deal with this part of the rear disc swap.

Chris

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Hey thanks Rick!

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Mo Progress, well, sold the old tires and wheels and the bench seat to finance the windows. The rear window went in with no issue.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3A34%3Bnu0mrj
I found a guy that has been doing windows for a long time and he had indeed done one of these trucks with trim. We set out to install it, but as is usually the case,
these windows with trim don't give up easily. We needed a third set of hands. So we tried again a few days later with three of us and it went in with some care and patience. I am stoked.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...A5734%3Bnu0mrj
So now I need to re-bleed the brakes, clutch and a few wiring items I have neglected. Next up...exhaust... then the interior then she's ready for inspection. :)

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She's looking really sharp!

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Looking good. thanks for the write up on the window installation it will help when I do mine.

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There are definitely some variables. At the very least, make sure to buy precision window gaskets. This is a must!! The cheaper gaskets don't work well at all. If you don't have trim, order a gasket for no trim and the install should be a piece of cake. If you do have trim, make sure to get the appropriate gasket. If you want to use or re-use the trim it is more difficult for the front window installation. The trim tries to pop out while tucking the inner lip. It's nice to have two guys on the outside holding the trim and slightly pushing on window and one guy on the inside tucking the lip.

Also, there are two different kinds of trim. Deep channel and shallow channel. If you can re-use your old trim that is best. The aftermarket stuff is a lighter weight
stainless and does not fit as well as original. Good luck when the time comes.

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I was able to get a couple things squared away today. I made a little box for my wiper delay unit so it wouldn't be just wire tied under the dash.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3C25%3Aot1lsi
I coated it with plasticote so it will be somewhat isolated from other wires behind instrument panel. It tucked up nicely under the dash.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...B4234%3Bnu0mrj
I also was not entirely sure about installing my new 3 point seat belts. The original holes were not going to work and i didn't want to butcher my floor with a slew of new holes. After a little research I purchased a set of anchor plates for the floor connection. Juliano's had them.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...B4534%3Bnu0mrj
I then made some small extension plates out of 3/16 steel so I could attach the other end of the belt to the retractor.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...B4434%3Bnu0mrj
After installing the seats they worked perfectly. I did order some plastic covers for the inner portion of the belts so they will sit just above the console with the seats in place.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...B4334%3Bnu0mrj
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...27734%3Bnu0mrj

Now I just need to rent a torch and bend my shifter so i can finish the interior.

More to come.

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Where did you get those seat belts?

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Seat belts came from LMC Truck. Floor brackets came from "Seat Belt Store" I would have just ordered everything from the seat belt store had I known about them earlier. Nice products.

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Hey thanks, it looks like they have some good stuff there.

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Today I purchased one of those small Map/Oxy torches from Lowes. I was hoping it would give me just enough heat to bend the shifter. Well, it was exactly that...just enough heat.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3C25%3Aot1lsi
I really only needed two bends. The goal is to emulate the chrysler pistol grip shifters.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...27434%3Bnu0mrj
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B425%3Aot1lsi
After a few adjustments and bending slightly toward the drivers seat, It ended up pretty good I think.
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...27634%3Bnu0mrj
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...27834%3Bnu0mrj
Now that the shifter obstacle has been removed, the interior can be finished.
Yaaaahooooo!