Project Reno - 72 cheyenne rebuild

[cmabolt]

Hi everybody and Happy New Year to all!

Well, had some down time and decided to get back into the vibration issues on Reno. Yes, It's back. Today I replaced the wheel spacers with billet pieces and once drilled they fit tight with little to know movement whatsoever.

Since I had the driveshaft re-balanced and that solved the issue for a bit, but worsened over time, I was told it might be a warped yoke. So, next I pulled the driveshaft and inspected the rear transfer case yoke. I put the truck in gear and ran it in first gear while underneath watching the yoke spin. It did have a little wobble. Next I removed the yoke and watched the shaft. It was true. i ordered a replacement 1310 yoke, so will try that. I wanted to upgrade the axle shafts as well, but those will be last resort.

[swamp rat]

Welcome back!

[cmabolt]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Welcome back!

Thanks swamp rat. Good to see your back at it as well!

I decided I might as well get these last few things taken care of while the truck is in cold storage this winter. Hopefully one of these two things is the culprit. Once it warms up a bit I am going to get back into the interior, well door panels and console to be specific, and do some more wood treatment.

For now though, working on the smooth non-vibratory ride.

Chris

[LT7A]

Chris, I'm very impressed with your build. I won't say something silly like the Montana body shop did you a favor by hanging on to your truck for 3 years. But I have the feeling that it wouldn't have come together to your standards. And you might have ended up taking it all back apart anyway. Really, really nice truck. And very well executed. Thanks for taking the time to detail your work process on it. You used some products that I am very interested in. Things I was wondering how I was going to handle. So thanks for the help too. Keep us posted, even if it's just to show how you're using the truck. After reading the whole thread, kinda get attached to the rig, ya know?

Congrats on the little one too,
Chris

[cmabolt]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Ahhh, that feels better Congrats on the new daughter, as well as for the trophy! Word of warning - the older your daughter gets, the less free time (and money) you will have

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Very cool, good for you and your family, congratulations Chris!

Originally Posted by LT7A

Chris, I'm very impressed with your build. I won't say something silly like the Montana body shop did you a favor by hanging on to your truck for 3 years. But I have the feeling that it wouldn't have come together to your standards. And you might have ended up taking it all back apart anyway. Really, really nice truck. And very well executed. Thanks for taking the time to detail your work process on it. You used some products that I am very interested in. Things I was wondering how I was going to handle. So thanks for the help too. Keep us posted, even if it's just to show how you're using the truck. After reading the whole thread, kinda get attached to the rig, ya know?

Congrats on the little one too,
Chris

Thanks everybody for the kind words. This forum has been great and I literally couldn't have built my truck without all the great people and resources here. I will whenever possible try and help anybody out that asks for help.

Thanks again!
Chris

[swamp rat]

Long time follower of your build, everyone else already said it for me... I will say that like you I owe a lot to this forum and the people here as well!

[cmabolt]

***UPDATES***
so, been up to some more updating of the Project Reno build. I purchased a square body sway bar setup a while back and am just now getting to installing it. More details to come on that front.

I also have had some ongoing issues with my rebuilt steering box from Napa. It was great when first installed, but got worse and worse and worse. So I bit the bullet and purchased a red-head steering gear with the 15:1 ratio. Wow! is all I can say. It steers like a completely different truck. Sharp concise and a pleasure to drive now. Highly recommend.

I am however plagued with power steering pump line leak issues. I have tried everything to stop the leakage, teflon liquid, rtv, teflon tape. I am still getting dripping after each drive. Suggestions are much appreciated. It is adapted, so maybe that is the issue. I am about to braze the whole deal and say hell with it.

In addition to the steering upgrades, I have decided to dump the flow master Super 44's. They sound too much like glass packs. Had I know, would never have had them installed. I will be updating the exhaust this fall probably with a new muffler and will probably re-route exhaust out sides not rear of truck or dumping. Thinking about original FM40's or Spintech.

Also, I have purchased a set of 799 LS heads off a 5.3 to increase my compression. I will be going through these to refresh and install with a cam once I have decided what to go with. Just looking for a little more punch in the low rpm range. The truck still runs great and have been showing a good amount. At least till the paint starts to look like crap. I will be at Carlisle PA again this August at the trucks show. Should be a lot of fun.

More pics to come as I decide how to install the sway bar setup. I have seen some nice solutions out there. Just need to choose. I will do a writeup as well on the motor upgrades. Install, cam choice, results etc.

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

[First c10]

Great update...
I added this to my truck when I built it. Due to the lift I added the shackle kit to the sway bar and kept the swaybar flat.

Originally Posted by cmabolt

***UPDATES***
so, been up to some more updating of the Project Reno build. I purchased a square body sway bar setup a while back and am just now getting to installing it. More details to come on that front.

I also have had some ongoing issues with my rebuilt steering box from Napa. It was great when first installed, but got worse and worse and worse. So I bit the bullet and purchased a red-head steering gear with the 15:1 ratio. Wow! is all I can say. It steers like a completely different truck. Sharp concise and a pleasure to drive now. Highly recommend.

I am however plagued with power steering pump line leak issues. I have tried everything to stop the leakage, teflon liquid, rtv, teflon tape. I am still getting dripping after each drive. Suggestions are much appreciated. It is adapted, so maybe that is the issue. I am about to braze the whole deal and say hell with it.

In addition to the steering upgrades, I have decided to dump the flow master Super 44's. They sound too much like glass packs. Had I know, would never have had them installed. I will be updating the exhaust this fall probably with a new muffler and will probably re-route exhaust out sides not rear of truck or dumping. Thinking about original FM40's or Spintech.

Also, I have purchased a set of 799 LS heads off a 5.3 to increase my compression. I will be going through these to refresh and install with a cam once I have decided what to go with. Just looking for a little more punch in the low rpm range. The truck still runs great and have been showing a good amount. At least till the paint starts to look like crap. I will be at Carlisle PA again this August at the trucks show. Should be a lot of fun.

More pics to come as I decide how to install the sway bar setup. I have seen some nice solutions out there. Just need to choose. I will do a writeup as well on the motor upgrades. Install, cam choice, results etc.

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

[cmabolt]

ttt...Well, been ages since on here, but since I have a new garage in the works, thought I might check in and start planning updates to Project Reno.
The truck has been mothballed for a couple years now with the purchase of a new home in combination with fan/wiring issues on cooling system setup.
So planning some extensive upgrades to cooling system, engine internals and transmission/clutch.

More to come hopefully in 2023. Have a great holiday to all.
Chris

[Louisvillekytruck]

Originally Posted by cmabolt

ttt...Well, been ages since on here, but since I have a new garage in the works, thought I might check in and start planning updates to Project Reno.
The truck has been mothballed for a couple years now with the purchase of a new home in combination with fan/wiring issues on cooling system setup.
So planning some extensive upgrades to cooling system, engine internals and transmission/clutch.

More to come hopefully in 2023. Have a great holiday to all.
Chris

Nice truck any updates

[cmabolt]

Originally Posted by Louisvillekytruck

Nice truck any updates

Well, building a garage in march and will bring the truck to it's new home.
I will then have daily access to it and can take the pile of parts I have been collecting and start working on her again.

Can't wait. Building a 20'x30' garage and that should just help a lot with progress.

[Louisvillekytruck]

Originally Posted by cmabolt

Well, building a garage in march and will bring the truck to it's new home.
I will then have daily access to it and can take the pile of parts I have been collecting and start working on her again.

Can't wait. Building a 20'x30' garage and that should just help a lot with progress.

That will be a nice size garage. What all have u bought for it .

[cmabolt]

Garage is a 20'x30' 10ft ceilings Pole barn. i framed the inside to run electric, insulate and eventually finish. Looking for a decent compressor at the moment. All my tools are pneumatic.
Pics below.