Got it Finished.

[ratty 46]

Nice truck .... I'll be looking out for it next time I'm over that way.

Ratty 46

[78 Chevyrado]

Thanks!

I got the new wheels and Tires on there. They're Raceline "Renegade 8" 18x8.5 with 0 offset. BFG KO's size 275/70R18




Thought Id Put up some pics of how it is today vs the day I first got it and got it cleaned up. Quite a difference!

[baclay9]

Man, that looks so good. Congrats!!!!

[79gmcclassic]

man that looks good but, im thinking that the tires are a little too big IMO

[nerphin]

Soooo perfect. One of my favourite trucks.

[Palf70Step]

Very NIce!!

[West Texas Z]

congrats, great looking truck.

[78 Chevyrado]

Thanks guys!

I took a couple more today now the cloud cover went away.

[cochino12]

Truck looks great! any rubbing with the new tires?

[78 Chevyrado]

Thanks!

No rubbing... The fronts were close at the lower front of the wheel opening where it turns in, so I had to cut an inch or so off of that to make me feel better. It didnt actually touch, but that was all you could say for it. now I have about 3/4" clearance front and rear of the front openings. no other problems anywhere.

[thirdstreettito]

Great looking truck! Im thinkin it needs a 4x4 conversion now that it has A/T's...

[78 Chevyrado]

lol I'd like to lift it a couple more inches, but if I put 4x4 on it, it'll get all beat up or at the least all skinned up. Simply because I wouldn't be able to not use it I'm may get me an old beater for that


Here's Today's addition:
They're Hella 550 Driving Lights. They have H3 Bulbs. I've bought lots of sets of these, I love em! ;D

[78 Chevyrado]

I got my new Alternator Installed today. CS130D Direct Fit 180A.

http://www.qualitypowerauto.com/catalog.php?item=122

They shipped it out fast, and have great customer service so far!

When I opened the alternator, the sticker on said 24 volts, but all the paperwork and the test sheet said 12v so I called them up. they picked up on the 2nd ring, and the first guy transfereed me over to the man who packed it up for me, and he picked up in 10 seconds or so, and I told them what model I had, all info and they got another one off the shelf, and it also said 24V. so they tested that one on the machine right then to make sure it was 12 volts and it was. turned out to be a typo on the label, but the model and serial info was fine. turns out there wasnt even a problem, but they took care of it QUICK!. i was off the phone in 5 minutes.

On to the good stuff.

Here's what came in the box. It came with one pigtail and one adapter, depending on how you want it hooked up. The adapter makes it so you dont have to modify the trucks harness. it adapts the old connector to the new one.


Here's a comparison of The old 10si 140A and the CS130D 180A. The pigtail coming off the new one is the adapter. I just had it in there for some reason.



Here's how the wiring ended up looking. I used the adapter but spliced it into my trucks wiring harness. I didnt have to modify the truck, but it looks much better, and using the old connection lets in water anyway.


A close up of the finished product with the new 86-87 Pulleys Screamin86 Hooked me up with. I didnt have to swap pulleys on the alternator, as I ordered it with a 6-groove serp. pulley, and my pulleys are 5 groove so it fits correctly, i just have a groove left over on the alternator.




So far, so good. puts out 14.20v normally and with everything running and at idle in drive it runs about 13.9v. I do have to say though I have my idle lower than normal though. its about 500RPM in drive.

I also notice the gauge doesnt move around anymore. when I started it cold it went up to where it should be and didnt go way past it, like the old one did. once It running, basically the gauge stays right where it should, 14.1v to 14.2v. And its quieter than the old alt too. might be the internal fan.

[walkerb]

Nice and clean! great job

[trout]

its almost year scece the previous post and all you've done is change the alt???

[78 Chevyrado]

I also added a set of Flex-A-Lite 95 E-Fans. I love em.

Here's the stuff about the fans, go down the page 4 or 5 posts.\

E-Fans Are Here.

[Eyegore]

One of the nicest trucks on the board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep us posted on other updates.

[SeanPaintsFlames]

I just found this thread, and I love the look of your truck! It actually looks very similar to my gray truck. Who did the paint work?
I was out in Auburn a couple times this week doing some work with my mechanic friend. It'd be cool to see that truck around!

[87Lowrider]

Just went through the thread... looks very nice!!

Great Job!

[78 Chevyrado]

Thanks guys! I enjoy it so much! I drive it everywhere. It's my DD and I take it on trips too. pretty much if I go I drive the truck.

Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

I just found this thread, and I love the look of your truck! It actually looks very similar to my gray truck. Who did the paint work?
I was out in Auburn a couple times this week doing some work with my mechanic friend. It'd be cool to see that truck around!

Sorry it took so long to reply. Brown & Brown Custom paint, in downtown Winder Did it for me. Scott Browns the owner, they're all great guys up there.