64 Build "The Titanic"

[McMurphy]

Wow.... I often wondered what happend with this build.
Good to see some progress on it!!

[ziplock]

Pretty darn good feeling!

1964 Chevy C10 Hercules Diesel like a Cummins 4bt...

I started this build with absolutely NO experience. These forums and a little help here an there have helped so much. I am far from finished but i tell ya it sure feels good to turn that key.



My current dilemma is this,

The engine tops out a 1900 rpm, I've got the SM456 transmission and 3.73 gears. Will be hunting for a new rear end.

[1963c-10]

Nice work ziplock. Very cool build. You still have time to change direction and go with a big block!!

[ziplock]

Made some progress over the weekend. Really pleased with the turn out.

[timmytimm3]

Much better than with the stack! Looks good

[ziplock]

I thought so too. Unfortunately I spent my entire Sunday building the dual set up, only to scrap the whole thing because it looked so darn silly. Happy with the end result though.





Here is what I finished with.

[NEWFISHER]

Sleeper..the fry oil guys will never see you coming lol!

[Bomp]

Read the thread so far.
Uniquely different and totally Cool man.

[McMurphy]

sorry if I missed it, but did you ever arrest the rusting with any inhibitor?

[Dinos63]

very very cool congrats!

[doobiebro]

BAD A$$! Congrats.. a build is build which ever direction you wanna make it!..

[coulter]

very cool build man!!! good choice on the exhaust. the stacks are cool but didnt look right on that truck.

[ziplock]

1964 Chevy C10 Hercules Turbo Diesel - YouTube

Not much of an update. Haven't done much lately other then drive her around town.

I am going to look for a new rear axle today to increase my top speed. Only 55mph with my 3.73s. I am in what you would call a mock up stage right now. I am about to tear down completely and reassemble taking much better care.

Enjoy!

[TJ's Chevy]

This thing sounds so awesome!!!!! Makes me wanna do a 5.9 cummins swap!!! They said my 292 6 banger was suppose to top out at 3600 rpm, but I was able to get it to do 4,500 rpm!!!!! LOL!

[Jeff La]

Love how it turned out, some numbers on the mpg when you get some

[ziplock]

Thanks guys! I am really please with how its coming along.

MPG right now is quite poor with my current gear setup. I was able to pick up an old Cadillac rear end with a 2.92 gear ratio. An old neighbor of mine owns a Cadillac junk yard just outside of town and just gave it to me! Thought that was pretty sweet. I am hoping to have it swapped in by the weekend to see how it drives.

I also got in contact with Hercules today and they are actually still manufacturing parts for my engine. I didn't need much but have been battling front and rear main seals ever since it was delivered. So that was pretty cool.

Anyway, I will update this thread as I move along in my tear down and reassembly.

[ziplock]

Update, New rear end worked great. Do not have a tach so I don't know my RPMs but I am now able to cruise at 65 with only about 1/2 throttle. Topped out a little above 80. I feel this is pretty good.

I decided to use these last few months of winter to redo a few things. I had developed a pretty bad oil leak that needed attention. To pull the pan I needed to pull the engine and to pull the engine I needed to pull the Cab. The engine is getting a fresh paint job, new front and rear mains, pan gasket kit, turbo rebuild, and new fuel fittings. Should be sealed up tight.

I was not happy with my motor mount design. The engine sat way to high up front. To bring the thing down I needed to section the Cross member to make room for the pan. I also counter sunk the mounts to bring the engine down a solid 3 inches. Very pleased with how it turned out. I am very confident is this setup.

[ziplock]

Visual update. New turbo, exhaust, fuel lines, lowered another inch or so, cab reinstalled, and got the seat reupholstered. I am starting on wiring this afternoon. Hope to have it running within the next couple of weeks.



Here are the pictures.
Turbo


Exhaust


Stance



seat


Putting the cab on for the last time.


Current as of today.

[b.sharp]

looking good man, now just ship that truck to Ky, so I can enjoy driving it around, lol I can't wait to get mine together. I finally found a 4bt but had to spend my saved cash on bills. I hate that. I guess for now I will have to stick with the 292.

[1963c-10]

very cool build

[b.sharp]

What material did you use for the seat? It kind of looks like leather or faux leather.

[ziplock]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

very cool build

Thanks!

Originally Posted by b.sharp

What material did you use for the seat? It kind of looks like leather or faux leather.

Originally Posted by b.sharp

looking good man, now just ship that truck to Ky, so I can enjoy driving it around, lol I can't wait to get mine together. I finally found a 4bt but had to spend my saved cash on bills. I hate that. I guess for now I will have to stick with the 292.

Yea the 4bts can be pretty pricy, I did not have have funds period to spend on one for my "toy" I was very thrilled to have stumbled upon mine.

I had the seat done at a local upholstery shop. They are friends of a friend so they hooked me up. They new what I was building and said they would handle it. I am not sure of the material but its a fake leather. I just picked the color from a book. Very pleased with how it turned out.

[NEWFISHER]

SOOOOOOOO cool!

[ziplock]

Final engine assembly and bay wiring done. I am experimenting with my intercooler pipes as I will be replacing them. I do not think i like the Beige. Ideas?

[ziplock]

Hit the nail on the head this time. I like it!



Buttoned up the wiring last night and had to fire it up.

1964 Chevy C10 Diesel Swap. 4 Cyl Hercules diesel...

Just need to bleed the brakes and put my seat in and i will be able to take it for a test drive. looking forward to feeling the difference with the new turbo!