"Old Olive" 1970 C10 porterbuilt build

[mooseknuckles]

that is one sweet truck!

[knomadd]

The exhaust looks great! I do have a couple questions. I can't really figure out how its mounted from the axle back. It looks like it's under the rear axle but also mounted to the frame near the rear bumper. Or am I seeing things? Can you explain how the exhaust is going to move when you air up the suspension, or put it on a lift (suspension droop)?

[randomco]

Originally Posted by knomadd

The exhaust looks great! I do have a couple questions. I can't really figure out how its mounted from the axle back. It looks like it's under the rear axle but also mounted to the frame near the rear bumper. Or am I seeing things? Can you explain how the exhaust is going to move when you air up the suspension, or put it on a lift (suspension droop)?

Thanks man. The pictures show the suspension at full lift, so the axle won't need to drop any further. If I do ever need to drop it out further, the whole exhaust system is flanged in sections and can be removed. You can see in the pics just before the axles the flanges. I could pull the rear sections off if needed.
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[knomadd]

Originally Posted by randomco

Thanks man. The pictures show the suspension at full lift, so the axle won't need to drop any further. If I do ever need to drop it out further, the whole exhaust system is flanged in sections and can be removed. You can see in the pics just before the axles the flanges. I could pull the rear sections off if needed.
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Cool, thanks for making that clear. I really like how the tips come out under the back of the bedside.

[randomco]

Originally Posted by knomadd

Cool, thanks for making that clear. I really like how the tips come out under the back of the bedside.

No problem. Ya I wanted it to be clean and just peek out a bit. Plus didn't want to just dump it under the truck.

[randomco]

Anyone know if this is how the booster is supposed to mount?

[blake's first]

You can get rid of that bracket and make a flat one that will move the booster back to the firewall I made mine I can send you a pic of the template or there are ones that you can buy

[randomco]

Originally Posted by blake's first

You can get rid of that bracket and make a flat one that will move the booster back to the firewall I made mine I can send you a pic of the template or there are ones that you can buy

Please send me the template! Glad there are options, this bracket is huge! Random.co@gmail.com

How much did you need to trim the threaded shaft that connects to the brake pedal?

[blake's first]

I didn't have to but I have a 5 speed and it moved the clutch pedal up to match the brake pedal so you may have to cut it down to where you like it. What brakes do you have if there big and you talk to wilwood you can get a master cylinder that you dont need power brakes for

[blake's first]

This one is on my blazer so it not very clean but it shows how much it can be moved back

[blake's first]

This is the template you will have to make the metal one is a stock off a one ton Chevy so you have to make the plate to off set to the c10 you can see the tab on the stock one I just put a weld on it and filed it tell a had the tab.. They sell billet ones my friend has bough two on pro touring . In the pic the bottom is the top.. Sorry I should have turned it over...

[ajgriffin]

I don't think they sell only the bracket here, but just to give you an idea. www.hyrdratech.com

[knomadd]

I have one of the hydratech units. It has a billet mount plate you can sort of see in the pic ajgriffin posted. Also, the hydro boost booster is mounted 180 degrees opposite of what you have yours at now.

I have pics of my install starting on page 4 in my build thread, and pics with my wilwood master/prop valve setup on page 21, if you're interested.

[randomco]

Theres not a problem with mine being mounted that far out right? The kit I bought is specifically for the 67-72 trucks.

[toolboxchev]

Wow, that is looking better by the day. I would be proud to do that kinda work to my rig.

Your truck is turning out to be Da Bomb!

[randomco]

Haven't had an update in a little while so figured I'd add one!

Started rewiring tbe whole truck using an EZ Wiring 21 circuit kit.



Wired the Dakota Digital VHX gauges control box and fitted the gauges into the original bezel.



Vintage air is installed.



Kept tbe smooth firewall look



Hidden stereo that looks like a stock radio but is totally modern with am/fm, aux and ipod hookups, preamp 4 channel and amplifier outputs



Started bending hardlines for the AccuAir air ride






The shop that is going to do my custom brake and fuel lines is moving locations, hopefully I can get the truck in there in the new year.

After that it's pretty much ready to rock!

[9teen69]

Looking really damn nice!!
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[mooseknuckles]

sweet!

[Advanced Design]

Coming together very nicely!

[rwade]

Josh, what did you do for bracing from the bottom of the bedside back to the bottom of the bed floor since you raised it? In front and behind the wheel opening. Sorry if I missed it

Thanks, Wade

[mcbassin]

Very nice! Keep up the good work

[randomco]

Originally Posted by rwade

Josh, what did you do for bracing from the bottom of the bedside back to the bottom of the bed floor since you raised it? In front and behind the wheel opening. Sorry if I missed it

Thanks, Wade

I used the original support rods, cut the ends off and made new, longer ones with steel rod. Bolted them to the factory spots on the fenders and attached the other ends to tbe frame. I'll take some pictures today.

[69short]

I apologize if I missed it, but what drive system did you use on the engine? Alternator, PS, AC, ETC?? Looks great man!! I love this truck

[rikyric]

What gauges are these?

[knomadd]

Originally Posted by rikyric

What gauges are these?

Those are Dakota Digital VHX gauges.