Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[7dee2]

Good call on leaving the door alignment alone right now. We try and do more of the major body work to save $$$ and then let the painter finese from there. I’ve got several buddies who are painters that truly impress with the skills they’ve acquired over their lifetimes. I'd just Tommy Boy the thing you know!

Your nutz could be found in Florida!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-67-68-...913533?vxp=mtr

[First c10]

Thanks Brett.... I check eBay for everything and didn't on these. 2 cents of metal for $6.60 Not Bad!!!!

[7dee2]

I know, but hey free shipping what a deal!

[First c10]

That word free. Gets me everytime. Lol

Well decided to work on the radiator core support. I am using a 70k20 frame with a 67-68 front clip. So the bushing key for a 67-68 are just flat rubber washer and think steel washer. So I took the front 69-72 radiator bushing and locked it is my lathe at work. Decided to cut it down by 3/8" to match up with the thickness of the stock 67-68.
I was able to just split the upper bushing and put the 70 frame around it. Kept the stock lower bushing and sleeve which allowed me to use the bolt with the kit.

[First c10]

This is the difference between the stock 67-68 and 69-72 heights.

[First c10]

Also able to get the battery box, radiator and a/c condenser installed.

[7dee2]

Nice job Scott, I like the radiator fan setup also.

[First c10]

Thanks Brett. The fan set up works well with the LS motor and computer control. I wired them so that both fans work on low speed and high speed with 3 relays. Never noticed how dusty everything is until I looked at the pictures.

I am also moving shops. (next door to the other one) but slowly getting my tools in the same shop I am working in. Tired of walking back and forth....

[LowLifeS10]

Looking good man What kind of fans are you using and did you have the power steering lines made or is there a "kit" to buy?

[First c10]

Originally Posted by LowLifeS10

Looking good man What kind of fans are you using and did you have the power steering lines made or is there a "kit" to buy?

I cant remember the brand I will have to look!

The PS lines were built by a forum member. they are for a SBC. I did have to relax a bend on the hi pressure line to the pump. I made a fitting to go from the metric PS pump to SAE flare of the hose. He made the lines with Stainless steel ends.

[First c10]

A few more pictures of the front end assembled for mock up.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by First c10

Never noticed how dusty everything is until I looked at the pictures.

That's partly why I cover mine up and to keep the flying crap off it when we work on something else. Ha, years ago I covered the front of my black 68 GMC that was parked right outside the garage with Chevrolet orange overspray!

[LowLifeS10]

Originally Posted by First c10

I cant remember the brand I will have to look!

The PS lines were built by a forum member. they are for a SBC. I did have to relax a bend on the hi pressure line to the pump. I made a fitting to go from the metric PS pump to SAE flare of the hose. He made the lines with Stainless steel ends.

It'd be a awesome if you could look, Im looking for different options to choose from and then see what's easiest/cheapest to find here in Sweden

[First c10]

LLS10,
Sorry I am not able to find the receipt o the fans. When I ordered the radiator is was with the fans and shroud. I will take a few pictures for you. hope that helps!

UPDATE-
Waiting for the body guy to give me the thumbs up to drop off the cab.

[LowLifeS10]

Originally Posted by First c10

LLS10,
Sorry I am not able to find the receipt o the fans. When I ordered the radiator is was with the fans and shroud. I will take a few pictures for you. hope that helps!

UPDATE-
Waiting for the body guy to give me the thumbs up to drop off the cab.

Oh okay, no problem thanks

[First c10]

Ok back to the hulk build! Loaded up the can and dropped it off at the body shop. He told me he would have the body work, undercoating, and firewall painted in about a month. That will be awesome.
Here are a few pictures we took of the cab on the rotisserie loaded up ready to deliver.

[First c10]

Since I had room in my shop I got the bed put on the cart and brought inside and thought "what the heck, let's get the gas door mocked up"
The gas door is from a Sonoma Blazer.

[First c10]

Turned out pretty good I think! I will be cutting the inside and installing the boot (plastic piece the filler neck attachs to) and will finish up the piping when I put the bed on the truck for mock up.

[7dee2]

Congrats on getting the cab out for paint it's going to be sharp! Good job on the filler door Scott that looks great. Is the bed going out for paint when the cab gets back?

[First c10]

Thanks Brett. Yes I'm going to fix what I can on the bed and get it mocked up on the frame so I can get the filler pipe ready to go. After that I will take it to him and have him do the bodywork on it Paint the front panel etc. I will end up mocking up the whole truck before I blow it apart and have it painted at the same time. The three stage paint adds a little complexity to it so I am going with what my paint guy says. I don't know painting that well

[swamp rat]

I remember when I did my gas door, the first time I cut on my truck, talk about being nervous and a learning curve for me! Your making great progress!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I remember when I did my gas door, the first time I cut on my truck, talk about being nervous and a learning curve for me! Your making great progress!

Thanks Mike. Happy new year!
What was your donor gas door from? Min was a sonoma blazer.

I agree the first time I cut on a vehicle I was nervous also. It was my 56 chevy. I cut the cowl area. These were not repopped peices. But went fine.

So worked on the gas door some more. Well after I added 10 double 46" t5HO floresent lights in my shop. No more shadows.

[First c10]

The body guy snapped a few pictures of the cab after removing the primer and started the body work

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by First c10

Thanks Mike. Happy new year!
What was your donor gas door from? Min was a sonoma blazer.

I agree the first time I cut on a vehicle I was nervous also. It was my 56 chevy. I cut the cowl area. These were not repopped peices. But went fine.

So worked on the gas door some more. Well after I added 10 double 46" t5HO floresent lights in my shop. No more shadows.

It was out of an S10, basically the same, one thing I found out is that s10's had 2 different fill tube diameters 1 3/4 and 2", needless to say if ya can use the 2". I had to modify mine to get the bends correct. Also keep the vent tube and don't let it have a low spot because eventually you will get gas pooled up in it then when you fill the tank the gas won't flow into the tank without burping.

[First c10]

I got a chance to weld up gas door.