'68 C10 Short-Step 6.0 + TT swap

[SCIV]

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Nice looking guages, where did you grab these?

Thanks! I thought the black/silver went well with the stock black/silver. When I get them all done, I will repaint it to look like new.

Autometer Sport Comp, got 'em from Summit. The other ones haven't come in yet (speedo, tach, volt, fuel).

I don't know what I am going to do about the center hole though.

[ripdog28]

Center one can be a trans temp or a Boost gauge when you got the turbo on. glad to hear your moving the pump and lines up a little.

[SCIV]

OK - I reconfigured the fuel pump/filter setup. Raised the pump 4" so the inlet is flush with the bottom of the tank. Also installed a 90* fitting to wrap the filter closer to the tank. Put the cell in it's final home too.

Also put in the radiator and Impala efans. Fans fit pretty well! Need to get hoses, and serp belt, and plug wires. Trans & oil cooler showed up too.

[ripdog28]

haha looks nice but i have another suggestion. Just trying to make sure you do not have problems later. Your filter should be after your pump. I could be wrong but i think you should have an unobstructed flow from your tank to your pump. It will probably be fine but i can see it possibly causing your pump to starve.

[SCIV]

Originally Posted by ripdog28

haha looks nice but i have another suggestion. Just trying to make sure you do not have problems later. Your filter should be after your pump. I could be wrong but i think you should have an unobstructed flow from your tank to your pump. It will probably be fine but i can see it possibly causing your pump to starve.

That is a 100 micron pre-filter. I also have a 10 micron after pump filter. That is the way Aeromotive suggested it?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by SCIV

That is a 100 micron pre-filter. I also have a 10 micron after pump filter. That is the way Aeromotive suggested it?

You definitely want to have both.

[SCIV]

OMG...an update!!!! First and foremost, 2 thumbs WAY up for DBRODS!!!! Jon busted his butt on my truck, and I appreciate it tremendously!!! He can do just about anything, on anything. I HIGHLY recommend him for anything you need done.

Anyway, Saturday after lunch we busted up the 'Ol Smurf truck. Complete front drum to disc swap. 2.5" drop spindles, 2" drop springs, all new rotors, bearings, seals, calipers, brake pads, brake lines, upper & lower ball joints, inner & outer tie rod ends.

After that, Jon said lets see what it will look like with the new rear drop...
So, out come the factory rear coils (not until Jon broke the rear bolts out). 40 + years of grime and they weren't moving. So, out they come and we set her on the ground for about 7" of rear drop. Hmmm, with 31" tall rear tires, this thing is going to have serious rake. OK, take it back up, and pull the bumpstops. Ahh, 9-10" of rear drop and she will sit right!!

After that, the day was young, so we pulled the motor to swap the truck pan for my F-body pan & pickup tube. I also wanted double check my cam timing to make sure I had the dots lined up (I installed it several months ago). All was well. Modified the truck windage tray to fit, bolted it back up, and dropped her back in. Also, checked the cylinders while the pan was off, still had the cross-hatch with 9x,xxx miles.

Don't mind the front tires, they are just to roll around on. New wheel & tire combos are 15" X 7" steelies with 235/70 up front, and 15" X 12" with 31" X 16" MT SR Sportsmans on the business end.

Next up, 9" rear, 4-link & new trans (TH400 w/transbrake).

Thanks again to Jon & DBRODS!!!!

Some pics for your viewing pleasure...

[my67chevytruck]

looking good.

[sandking]

Looks nice!! I see you have lines from each end of the fuel pressure regulator to each of the fuel rails and the feed in the bottom. I thought the regulator flows line in one side, line out the other side then the bottom was for the return. I may be wrong

[SCIV]

Originally Posted by sandking

Looks nice!! I see you have lines from each end of the fuel pressure regulator to each of the fuel rails and the feed in the bottom. I thought the regulator flows line in one side, line out the other side then the bottom was for the return. I may be wrong

My fuel goes through the rails first, then into the regulator, then out the bottom for the return.

[sandking]

Aw, so the injectors use what they want, then spits the rest through the regulator. That makes sense.

[SCIV]

Originally Posted by sandking

Aw, so the injectors use what they want, then spits the rest through the regulator. That makes sense.

Update...got the bed off and starting the 4-link rear suspension. I will post pics as soon as I can get them.

[71cadc10]

looks good, what are you doing for power steering hookup? Using the gen III pump and stock box I take it?
I need to get a solution.....lines figured out.

thanks

[Ford Assassin]

Originally Posted by 71cadc10

looks good, what are you doing for power steering hookup? Using the gen III pump and stock box I take it?
I need to get a solution.....lines figured out.

thanks

I had a local hydro hose shop custom build me a power steering hose for my swap. I brought them both ends, one coming from the LSx pump and the end going to my factory box. The put the two together with new Goodyear 1000 psi hose, swedged the connections, and even installed swivels on both ends to keep the hose from getting twisted up. Cost about $50 total.

[SCIV]

I don't plan on running power steering, so I won't be of much help. I actually cut the power steering pump off the bracket. Assassin's idea sounds like a great plan.

Here is a sneak peak at the new rear & tires!!!!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Those rear tires are huge. Im glad to see that you moved the fuel pump and filter up outta the way.. Looks great keep up the good work..

[SCIV]

Well, how about another update (has it been 2 months already???) Some of the plans changes a little...now going with a manual valve body TH400, going to redo the motor mounts and move the motor back an inch or two.

And French, the cell got moved up another 2", so the pump will get moved up even more.

4 link underway:
















Thanks again to DBRODS!!!

[SCOTI]

Nice.... Pretty slick welds too!

[SCIV]

Here is another update pic. Now we are getting somewhere!!!

[SCIV]

Well tomorrow makes 1 year since I brought her home!!

Got the suspension done, and started to put her back together. Some update pics:







I still don't think it is low enough, but it will have to do for now. I want to drive it!!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SCIV

Well tomorrow makes 1 year since I brought her home!!

Got the suspension done, and started to put her back together. I still don't think it is low enough, but it will have to do for now. I want to drive it!!

Looks cool.... but I must agree w/this. It's always something that can be addressed in the future. Leaving that rear bumper? I like the farm truck look but a 'sport' bumper painted & aged would look really good too.

Anyhoo.... Get some time-slips posted!

[mcbassin]

Cool Hot Rod! Did I miss the part where you wired in the engine? Did you buy an aftermarket harness? I am considering this same setup in one our builds. thanks

[Hart_Rod]

That rear shot just looks TOUGH!!!

[SCIV]

Scoti - Yup, the rear bumper is staying. Curious though, got a picture or link to a "sport" bumper?

Mcbassin - I have a modified stock harness that I got with the motor. WAY too much crap still left in it though. I will be using nelsonperformance.com for a new custom harness.

Hart - Thanks man!

I am hoping to have it all sorted and running again by Christmas. Thanks for the kind words everyone.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SCIV

Scoti - Yup, the rear bumper is staying. Curious though, got a picture or link to a "sport" bumper?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191687