"Old Olive" 1970 C10 porterbuilt build

[randomco]

She's alive! Got her started up and I'm stoked. Sounds awesome! Youtube link here https://youtu.be/RamcAOyFzKc

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

Here's the new support rods

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

I'm using corvette accessory drive setup from pace performance, it came with the alternator, p/s pump, and AC comp/bracket. I couldn't use the AC compressor or bracket with the kit though, I ended up buying a kwik AC bracket for the corvette drive and a sanden AC compressor to work with my vintage air.

[Gainsb]

The engine sounds great!!

[rwade]

Thanks Josh. Whole truck looks awesome

Wade

['68 Newtricks]

damn that looks sweet
wish I had more patience for my own build


question, is that a crossover pipe (H pipe) on the exhaust? Won't do ya any good after the mufflers. If it's not, what the heck is it lol. I can only stare at something so long before haha

note to self: ditch rusty CPP master cylinder, get new aluminum MC

[Advanced Design]

Start sounds very good! Love it...

[randomco]

Originally Posted by '68 Newtricks

damn that looks sweet
wish I had more patience for my own build


question, is that a crossover pipe (H pipe) on the exhaust? Won't do ya any good after the mufflers. If it's not, what the heck is it lol. I can only stare at something so long before haha

note to self: ditch rusty CPP master cylinder, get new aluminum MC

Actually ditched the proportioning valve and got a wilwood adjustable prop valve. Looks better and will allow me to better dial the bias.



I would've liked to put in an H or X pipe before the mufflers but there simply isn't enough room with the porterbuilt frame stiffener assembly. We opted to put a crossover pipe after the mufflers, not for performance, but to even out the tone and mellow down the dreaded freeway drone.

[ajgriffin]

Whatever you did...sounds awesome!

[randomco]

Engine is basically finished! Engine covers had to be cut up quite a bit to fit, but look nice now. Hydroboost and power rack is plumbed. Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator is mounted and plumbed.


Had trouble with my factory column so went ahead and bought an Ididit tilt column and billet specialties steering wheel, just waiting on a new unisteer
U joint to put in tbe column, bleed the brakes and it'll be ready for a spin...hopefully.

[bodydropped68]

Originally Posted by randomco

Engine is basically finished! Engine covers had to be cut up quite a bit to fit, but look nice now. Hydroboost and power rack is plumbed. Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator is mounted and plumbed.


Had trouble with my factory column so went ahead and bought an Ididit tilt column and billet specialties steering wheel, just waiting on a new unisteer
U joint to put in tbe column, bleed the brakes and it'll be ready for a spin...hopefully.

What issue were you having with your stock column binding at the joint or an issue with the column itself. Mine seems close but not sure if there is going to be an issue I'm running an extreme DM and a stock column on my 68. Thanks Paul

[randomco]

Originally Posted by bodydropped68

What issue were you having with your stock column binding at the joint or an issue with the column itself. Mine seems close but not sure if there is going to be an issue I'm running an extreme DM and a stock column on my 68. Thanks Paul

The shifter section was loose and I couldn't get it any better. It physically fit with the extreme drop member no problem, I just was tired of dicking with the sloppy shift lever.

[mcbassin]

Your engine sounds and looks great! Congrats on firing it up!

[bodydropped68]

Originally Posted by randomco

The shifter section was loose and I couldn't get it any better. It physically fit with the extreme drop member no problem, I just was tired of dicking with the sloppy shift lever.

Totally understand. Your truck looks great sounds even better thanks for the imput.

[randomco]

Ok guys I need some help. My power steering isn't working. Before I connected the lines to the pump and fired up the truck, I could turn the wheel lock to lock no problem. Now that it's plumbed and with fluid that tbe steering is very lumpy and no power assist. I have the front jacked up. The wheel will turn about 1/4 steering wheel turn easily and then get to a big lump and is really tough to get past, then another easy part followed by a hard lump again. About 3 lumps from center to left lock and from center to right lock. Any one have problems with theirs?

[BossHogg69]

I know you have a power rack and probably a type II pump, but I just replaced my power steering pump and steering box with stuff from AGR. I also have hydroboost. It literally took my about 4.5 hours to bleed the air out of the system to get it to act right - it was a frustrating PITA. This involved turning the wheels back and forth with the cap off the reservoir and the engine off to get all the air out, then you have to bleed the hydroboost part of the system too. Something else to check is anything hitting or binding up in the system, maybe you can have someone else come turn the wheel back and forth while you look. Did that steering rack come with a bleeding procedure in the instructions?

[randomco]

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I know you have a power rack and probably a type II pump, but I just replaced my power steering pump and steering box with stuff from AGR. I also have hydroboost. It literally took my about 4.5 hours to bleed the air out of the system to get it to act right - it was a frustrating PITA. This involved turning the wheels back and forth with the cap off the reservoir and the engine off to get all the air out, then you have to bleed the hydroboost part of the system too. Something else to check is anything hitting or binding up in the system, maybe you can have someone else come turn the wheel back and forth while you look. Did that steering rack come with a bleeding procedure in the instructions?

Thanks for the tips. Was your steering hard and lumpy at first too? How much fluid did you end up using? How did you bleed your hydroboost?

[BossHogg69]

I only started mine for a second after the swap, checked the reservoir and it was all foamed up and bubbling. While bleeding the box & pump with the engine off, yes it was hard to turn it lock to lock and that was with the truck up on my lift and the wheels off the ground. It took WAY more fluid than I expected. Well over 2 quarts, but I'm using a Saginaw pump and a steering box, so yours will probably be different, but it takes quite a bit of fluid to fill up all the lines, the rack (or box) and the pump/reservoir.

Did you just hook it up and fire up the motor and it wouldn't turn properly? I'm surprised your pump wasn't whining and making all kinds of noises. Mined was raising all kinds of hell when I iniatially fired it up after the first time I tried to bleed it and there was still a ton of air in the steering box.

http://www.agrperformance.com/Instal...erformance.htm

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/tech.html

This should help.

[randomco]

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I only started mine for a second after the swap, checked the reservoir and it was all foamed up and bubbling. While bleeding the box & pump with the engine off, yes it was hard to turn it lock to lock and that was with the truck up on my lift and the wheels off the ground. It took WAY more fluid than I expected. Well over 2 quarts, but I'm using a Saginaw pump and a steering box, so yours will probably be different, but it takes quite a bit of fluid to fill up all the lines, the rack (or box) and the pump/reservoir.

Did you just hook it up and fire up the motor and it wouldn't turn properly? I'm surprised your pump wasn't whining and making all kinds of noises. Mined was raising all kinds of hell when I iniatially fired it up after the first time I tried to bleed it and there was still a ton of air in the steering box.

http://www.agrperformance.com/Instal...erformance.htm

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/tech.html

This should help.

Thanks for the help guys! I found the problem... I had tbe column spline too far into tbe unisteer u joint and it was binding on every turn. I'm a Dumbass! Backed it out and now tbe steering is smooth and effortless. Just need to finish up the brakes and I'll be ready.

[Wasted Income]

Can't believe I haven't run across this build thread before.

I approve of both the powertrain, and the color. Awesome build.

[junour11]

i was going to suggest the binding steering shaft. i ran in to that problem on a 65 shelby cobra steering shaft. good job on the fix truck looks awesome.

[mooseknuckles]

hey Josh we need some updates.....get this thread back on track!

[randomco]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

hey Josh we need some updates.....get this thread back on track!

need to work on the brakes a bit. Tried to bleed them yesterday and had fluid leaking from every connection! I hate brakes

[BossHogg69]

Glad you got her back on track!

[aggie91]

Very nice truck and a great build. Love the white frame and suspension!

[randomco]

First time driving Old Olive since she was an original pickup truck
https://youtu.be/pK5sk3kCYCo

[randomco]

First time driving Old Olive since she was an original pickup truck
https://youtu.be/pK5sk3kCYCo