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Kustomitch · 02-10-2018, 05:56 PM

Everything’s out. Time to start cleaning up the engine bay

Kustomitch · 02-13-2018, 01:53 AM

Picking away at the interior whenever I need a break from everything else

RADustin · 02-13-2018, 10:36 AM

looks awesome!

did you pull the original cover and foam off the dash to wrap it?

Kustomitch · 02-13-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RADustin

looks awesome!

did you pull the original cover and foam off the dash to wrap it?

Thanks! No it was in good enough shape to just hit it with some 80 grit and glue the new cover over it.

Kustomitch · 02-17-2018, 03:13 PM

Making some boxing plates

Kustomitch · 02-20-2018, 02:35 PM

Progress on the frame. I made a round tube front crossmember too that I’ll make some dimple died gussets for. Almost ready to mock up the Cummins and make some mounts.

RADustin · 02-20-2018, 02:47 PM

looks good!

do you still have access to the crossmember bolts or is it in forever?

Kustomitch · 02-20-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RADustin

looks good!

do you still have access to the crossmember bolts or is it in forever?

Thanks! Anything that was bolted inside the frame can either be accessed through the holes or there is a nut welded on the inside so it can still be taken apart if necessary.

Kustomitch · 02-21-2018, 11:00 PM

Taking care of this rusty old firewall tonight

Kustomitch · 02-22-2018, 12:16 AM

Progress

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-22-2018, 11:32 PM

Nice work. I have to do similar rust repair to my 76 cab.

Kustomitch · 02-23-2018, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work. I have to do similar rust repair to my 76 cab.

Thanks. Ya, there were a bunch of mice in there when I got it, really did a number. Fairly easy to fix though.

Kustomitch · 02-24-2018, 09:00 PM

More progress on the engine bay today

Devilman · 02-25-2018, 01:43 PM

Don't know if you're wanting to convert to 4wd but I found some guys that are making the conversion kit while researching this online for another fireman buddy of mine that's been wanting to do his crew. Cut Brothers is their name on YouTube, their website is under Cut Bros. I haven't found anyone running their conversion kit yet though.

Kustomitch · 02-25-2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Devilman

Don't know if you're wanting to convert to 4wd but I found some guys that are making the conversion kit while researching this online for another fireman buddy of mine that's been wanting to do his crew. Cut Brothers is their name on YouTube, their website is under Cut Bros. I haven't found anyone running their conversion kit yet though.

Keeping it 2wd. Going to bag it in the future. I have a k10 that will be my next project.

Kustomitch · 02-25-2018, 11:22 PM

Hoping to get the last of the rust repair done this week.

JoeinT.O. · 03-03-2018, 08:02 PM

Beautiful work Kustomitch! I can't wait to start on mine.

Kustomitch · 03-05-2018, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeinT.O.

Beautiful work Kustomitch! I can't wait to start on mine.

Thanks!

Kustomitch · 03-11-2018, 04:04 PM

Just lots of bodywork going on lately. The end is in sight. Hopefully getting some color on next weekend. Also if anyone has or knows where I could find a diesel grill badge I’ve been looking for one with no luck.

Kustomitch · 03-18-2018, 03:17 PM

Finally got the head back from the machine shop. Should have the engine together this week.

aggie91 · 03-19-2018, 10:54 AM

What mounts do you plan on using for the 12V? Not many threads on a 2wd conversion.

Kustomitch · 03-19-2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

What mounts do you plan on using for the 12V? Not many threads on a 2wd conversion.

I’m making everything from scratch

aggie91 · 03-20-2018, 08:48 AM

That's cool. I like to fab stuff too. Take lots of pictures, this is one of my "someday" projects to do a 12v swap in a square body crew cab 2wd.

Kustomitch · 03-20-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

That's cool. I like to fab stuff too. Take lots of pictures, this is one of my "someday" projects to do a 12v swap in a square body crew cab 2wd.

Will do. Its been a fun project so far. Hoping to get the engine mounted in the truck very soon

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-20-2018, 04:29 PM

Did they offer a diesel emblem on these in the grill? I have a 6.2 hood emblem but haven't seen any in the grill.

02-10-2018, 05:56 PM	#26
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Everything’s out. Time to start cleaning up the engine bay Attached Images

02-13-2018, 01:53 AM	#27
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Picking away at the interior whenever I need a break from everything else Attached Images

02-13-2018, 10:36 AM	#28
RADustin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 386	Re: 12v '78 crew cab looks awesome! did you pull the original cover and foam off the dash to wrap it?

02-17-2018, 03:13 PM	#30
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Making some boxing plates Attached Images

02-20-2018, 02:35 PM	#31
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Progress on the frame. I made a round tube front crossmember too that I’ll make some dimple died gussets for. Almost ready to mock up the Cummins and make some mounts. Attached Images

02-20-2018, 02:47 PM	#32
RADustin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 386	Re: 12v '78 crew cab looks good! do you still have access to the crossmember bolts or is it in forever? __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 P/U http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302780 1976 GMC Sierra Classic C35 CCSB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...25#post8188825

02-21-2018, 11:00 PM	#34
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Taking care of this rusty old firewall tonight Attached Images

02-22-2018, 12:16 AM	#35
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Progress Attached Images

02-22-2018, 11:32 PM	#36
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Nice work. I have to do similar rust repair to my 76 cab. __________________ 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.*

02-24-2018, 09:00 PM	#38
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab More progress on the engine bay today Attached Images

02-25-2018, 01:43 PM	#39
Devilman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 41	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Don't know if you're wanting to convert to 4wd but I found some guys that are making the conversion kit while researching this online for another fireman buddy of mine that's been wanting to do his crew. Cut Brothers is their name on YouTube, their website is under Cut Bros. I haven't found anyone running their conversion kit yet though.

02-25-2018, 11:22 PM	#41
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Hoping to get the last of the rust repair done this week. Attached Images

03-03-2018, 08:02 PM	#42
JoeinT.O. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Etobicoke, Ontario Posts: 35	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Beautiful work Kustomitch! I can't wait to start on mine.

03-11-2018, 04:04 PM	#44
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Just lots of bodywork going on lately. The end is in sight. Hopefully getting some color on next weekend. Also if anyone has or knows where I could find a diesel grill badge I’ve been looking for one with no luck. Attached Images

03-18-2018, 03:17 PM	#45
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Finally got the head back from the machine shop. Should have the engine together this week. Attached Images



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03-19-2018, 10:54 AM	#46
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 12v '78 crew cab What mounts do you plan on using for the 12V? Not many threads on a 2wd conversion. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-20-2018, 08:48 AM	#48
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 12v '78 crew cab That's cool. I like to fab stuff too. Take lots of pictures, this is one of my "someday" projects to do a 12v swap in a square body crew cab 2wd. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-20-2018, 04:29 PM	#50
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Did they offer a diesel emblem on these in the grill? I have a 6.2 hood emblem but haven't seen any in the grill. __________________ 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.*

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