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Mattman2010 · 12-12-2012, 08:27 PM

Tonight I went ahead and set the motor in so that I can start fabbing up mounts. I have the motor setting on 4 jack stands and still have my chain hoist holding up on it some but it looks to be right where I need it.

Underneath

Front to rear angle (5*)

Side to side

Planning on trying to get the transmission and transfercase bolted up behind it this weekend and then start making the mounts. Not sure how I am going to do this just yet as I dont have a transmission jack, but I have used my shop crane to put my sm465 and np205 in this truck before so I may try that again.

y5mgisi · 12-12-2012, 08:42 PM

Awesome! Cant wait to see how your mounts work out!

Mattman2010 · 12-20-2012, 01:52 AM

Well started making the mounts, my first plan was not going to work so I have started a new idea. So far so good.

Passenger side

Start of the drivers side

There will be a lot of gussets added so it will be strong. Hoping to get these finished and then make a removable cross member soon.

Mattman2010 · 12-22-2012, 01:39 AM

Got the mounts made today. Went a little different than what I was starting out with. Took 2x4x1/4 tubing and cut the top part off and made my mounts.

Passenger side

Passenger side mounted

Drivers side

Drivers side mounted

I will be putting gussets on the bottom as well for added strength. Next thing to do is make the transmission cross member then I will pull the drive train out and fully weld all of the mounts then I'm going to drop the drive train back in and figure out something for an engine cross member.
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justpball · 12-24-2012, 10:08 AM

Nice work bro! Can't wait to see it all together...
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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-24-2012, 04:54 PM

Looking good man. Where's the 2nd turbo going?

Mattman2010 · 12-24-2012, 06:40 PM

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Nice work bro! Can't wait to see it all together...
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Thanks man! I can't wait to drive it!

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Looking good man. Where's the 2nd turbo going?

Not sure yet. I'll have to ask my engine builder what all I need to do to make twins work good first. Maybe see of he has a turbo that would work good with my current turbo.
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ryanroo · 12-24-2012, 06:59 PM

i better watch this one too! lookin good. 6b swaps are always fun to watch

Mattman2010 · 12-24-2012, 07:28 PM

Thanks man!
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Mattman2010 · 01-01-2013, 09:18 PM

Well I have finally gotten some stuff done to the truck this past week. First I had to make a mount that went from the transmission to the transmission mount and then i made the cross piece for the cross member.

I then needed to connect the cross member to the frame so I made these 1" slugs with 2 1/2 inch holes in them for the bolts.

And here is the whole thing tacked in.

The brackets on the frame will be gusseted so it should hold pretty well.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-02-2013, 11:53 AM

Looking good. Is your front drive shaft going to clear it?

Mattman2010 · 01-02-2013, 01:44 PM

Oh yeah there is plenty of room
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Mattman2010 · 01-03-2013, 10:53 PM

Got the drive train pulled and welded up the the mounts. Dropped the motor back in to make sure that the mounts would hold the weight.

Will be picking up a dana 60 front axle for the truck monday.

Mattman2010 · 01-08-2013, 04:02 PM

Well last night I was able to make my trip to pick up a dana 60.

D60. Gears are flawless all that needs fixed are the u-joints.

Good bye ball joints!

Hello kingpins!

Next I will be picking up a 8" lift kit and some 16.5 dually wheels!

ryanroo · 01-08-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Well last night I was able to make my trip to pick up a dana 60.

D60. Gears are flawless all that needs fixed are the u-joints.

Love me some dana 60! have fun with those knuckle joints, they can be a PITA. be careful when you hammer or press out the caps. i have seen times when they are in so tight that it will bend the ears of the axles.

Ryan

Mattman2010 · 01-08-2013, 10:59 PM

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Love me some dana 60! have fun with those knuckle joints, they can be a PITA. be careful when you hammer or press out the caps. i have seen times when they are in so tight that it will bend the ears of the axles.

Ryan

Yeah Im glad I finally got one. Been wanting one sense I got the truck two years ago! That does not sound fun at all. Maybe I should pay a shop to do it. That way if they mess it up its their problem

Got the cab off tonight.

ryanroo · 01-09-2013, 12:06 AM

if you have access to an arbor press, you can load them with the press and tap the axle ear with a hammer. small taps with the cap under pressure will pop it free usually. they are pretty easy if you use the hammer. ive done a few that had an a lot of pressure on them when they pop and it makes a really sweet bang

Ryan

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-09-2013, 06:37 PM

Nice score on the D60! Or you can use a U-joint press if you have one.

A couple more big parts and you'll have it near driving.

Mattman2010 · 01-09-2013, 06:47 PM

Yeah, where are these parts at? I have a big ass vice and sockets. That what I've done with other ujoints.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-09-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Yeah, where are these parts at? I have a big ass vice and sockets. That what I've done with other ujoints.
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Craigslist with your personals ad I'm guessing.............

Mattman2010 · 01-09-2013, 08:29 PM

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Craigslist with your personals ad I'm guessing.............

Got the transmission cross member all finished up and stuck the drive train in for mock up so I can finish some stuff on the frame.

Devillusion · 01-09-2013, 08:46 PM

jealous

Mattman2010 · 01-14-2013, 02:09 PM

The frame sat level before I put the dana 60 in the truck. So it raised the front some when I put it in. So i decided to do a shackle flip on the rear of the truck. I used the rear front mounts that where on the frame when it was 2wd. I will be adding some extra bracing to them from the bottom of the frame.

Mattman2010 · 02-06-2013, 04:30 PM

Well its been a while sense I have worked on the truck. But I finally got some parts thinks to DieselWrencher.

Power steering pump and vacuum pump

Also got a steering arm from him as well that looks like it will work perfect for cross over.

Rope is the angle of the drag link

I also got some parts for my goose neck hitch. Using a B&W ball and a 2.5" receiver.

Also picked up some trailer ubolts to use for the safety chain hook ups.

1985-GMC · 02-06-2013, 05:08 PM

Looks good Hombre. Are those welfare parts?
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12-12-2012, 08:27 PM	#1
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Tonight I went ahead and set the motor in so that I can start fabbing up mounts. I have the motor setting on 4 jack stands and still have my chain hoist holding up on it some but it looks to be right where I need it. Underneath Front to rear angle (5) Side to side Planning on trying to get the transmission and transfercase bolted up behind it this weekend and then start making the mounts. Not sure how I am going to do this just yet as I dont have a transmission jack, but I have used my shop crane to put my sm465 and np205 in this truck before so I may try that again. __________________ 1980 K10* - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

12-12-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Awesome! Cant wait to see how your mounts work out! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

12-20-2012, 01:52 AM	#3
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Well started making the mounts, my first plan was not going to work so I have started a new idea. So far so good. Passenger side Start of the drivers side There will be a lot of gussets added so it will be strong. Hoping to get these finished and then make a removable cross member soon. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

12-22-2012, 01:39 AM	#4
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Got the mounts made today. Went a little different than what I was starting out with. Took 2x4x1/4 tubing and cut the top part off and made my mounts. Passenger side Passenger side mounted Drivers side Drivers side mounted I will be putting gussets on the bottom as well for added strength. Next thing to do is make the transmission cross member then I will pull the drive train out and fully weld all of the mounts then I'm going to drop the drive train back in and figure out something for an engine cross member. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

12-24-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Nice work bro! Can't wait to see it all together... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

12-24-2012, 04:54 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Looking good man. Where's the 2nd turbo going? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-24-2012, 06:59 PM	#8
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab i better watch this one too! lookin good. 6b swaps are always fun to watch __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

12-24-2012, 07:28 PM	#9
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Thanks man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-01-2013, 09:18 PM	#10
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Well I have finally gotten some stuff done to the truck this past week. First I had to make a mount that went from the transmission to the transmission mount and then i made the cross piece for the cross member. I then needed to connect the cross member to the frame so I made these 1" slugs with 2 1/2 inch holes in them for the bolts. And here is the whole thing tacked in. The brackets on the frame will be gusseted so it should hold pretty well. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread Last edited by Mattman2010; 01-01-2013 at 09:27 PM.

01-02-2013, 11:53 AM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Looking good. Is your front drive shaft going to clear it? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-02-2013, 01:44 PM	#12
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Oh yeah there is plenty of room Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-03-2013, 10:53 PM	#13
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Got the drive train pulled and welded up the the mounts. Dropped the motor back in to make sure that the mounts would hold the weight. Will be picking up a dana 60 front axle for the truck monday. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-08-2013, 04:02 PM	#14
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Well last night I was able to make my trip to pick up a dana 60. D60. Gears are flawless all that needs fixed are the u-joints. Good bye ball joints! Hello kingpins! Next I will be picking up a 8" lift kit and some 16.5 dually wheels! __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-09-2013, 12:06 AM	#17
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab if you have access to an arbor press, you can load them with the press and tap the axle ear with a hammer. small taps with the cap under pressure will pop it free usually. they are pretty easy if you use the hammer. ive done a few that had an a lot of pressure on them when they pop and it makes a really sweet bang Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

01-09-2013, 06:37 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Nice score on the D60! Or you can use a U-joint press if you have one. A couple more big parts and you'll have it near driving. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 01-09-2013 at 06:42 PM.



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01-09-2013, 06:47 PM	#19
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Yeah, where are these parts at? I have a big ass vice and sockets. That what I've done with other ujoints. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-09-2013, 08:46 PM	#22
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab jealous __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

01-14-2013, 02:09 PM	#23
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab The frame sat level before I put the dana 60 in the truck. So it raised the front some when I put it in. So i decided to do a shackle flip on the rear of the truck. I used the rear front mounts that where on the frame when it was 2wd. I will be adding some extra bracing to them from the bottom of the frame. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

02-06-2013, 04:30 PM	#24
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Well its been a while sense I have worked on the truck. But I finally got some parts thinks to DieselWrencher. Power steering pump and vacuum pump Also got a steering arm from him as well that looks like it will work perfect for cross over. Rope is the angle of the drag link I also got some parts for my goose neck hitch. Using a B&W ball and a 2.5" receiver. Also picked up some trailer ubolts to use for the safety chain hook ups. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

02-06-2013, 05:08 PM	#25
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