Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[First c10]

Another picture of the ac conpressor.
Not sure if the refrigerant lines go out the top or the side. But I just have it in the bracket just to see how it looks and not tighten down yet.

[First c10]

Was able to clean up the front swaybar mounts and get them installed. But forgot to take a picture. It looks good!
Next is to get the hole cut in the core support for the condenser so I can get it painted and installed on the frame.

[7dee2]

Nice work!

[swamp rat]

Nice welding too...

[First c10]

Thanks for the comments guys.
I got a chance to get the new idler pulley on so I could put the serpentine belt on.

Also got a quick picture of the swaybar brackets.

[First c10]

Nothing more exciting then a hole.....

Got the hole drilled in the radiator core support for the refrigerant lines to the condenser.

[swamp rat]

What engine is the serpentine setup of of?

[First c10]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

What engine is the serpentine setup of of?

Its all stock 2008 truck belt system that came with the engine/trans package I bought except for the Allen grove #14-140R AC compressor mount that came with the Old Air Products AC system.

[First c10]

Well I was able to get my son to help me today. We added all the gear oil to the front and rear diff's and ATF in the transfer case.
We also swapped brake pads from the D52's to the D153 must be 30% more pad surface. I figured that the Hulk could use it. I planned on taking a picture of the pad difference but forget. I just need to get the cab over to the body guy so he can sling some mud.... the roller is about as far as I can go with out sheet metal.

[swamp rat]

At least somebody got something done! LOL! I actually have a 3 day weekend and all i did was buy a couple items and some 2X2's to hopefully start building a little paint booth, and its not raining.....

[First c10]

Hey Mike I was trying to get a few things done before I left as this week I am on a college road trip. Tour of 4 colleges with my son. We flew to Denver and rented a SUV and are driving through Wyoming then Idaho to Montana and then Back to California. Will be Home this Sunday.

[swamp rat]

Family first!!!

[lowrodderchev]

any updates? this is a killer build with a lot of info that's helping me

[First c10]

Hey Lowrodderchev, glad this is helping you out.... but I have been working on the other truck my other son will be taking to college in Montana(Hulk Jr). This truck has been pushed back till I get the other done, hopefully in a couple weeks I will have it up and running. What I need to do is finalize the color so I can take to the body shop.

[lowrodderchev]

sweet cant wait to see the finish product.

[swamp rat]

Any updates? its been a while.. Question, are the rear calipers caddy calipers? do you recall the part numbers? I want to dicument them and the control cables place you got the cables from. Thanks!

[First c10]

Hey mike
Sorry been coaching 2 football teams and my older son moved to Montana for college.
So I have not had any free time.

The calipers are 80-85 caddy rears. I don't recall the part numbers. I bought them off eBay actually. The best price I could find.
7dee2 has the link he just posted about the custom cables I had made. I am sure it is back in My build also. Hope this helps. I will be back on the truck this winter.
I ordered new body mounts and will coating under the cab and then get the cab on the frame.

[7dee2]

Life gets pretty busy sometimes, looking forward to more when you’re ready Scott.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by First c10

Hey mike
Sorry been coaching 2 football teams and my older son moved to Montana for college.
So I have not had any free time.

The calipers are 80-85 caddy rears. I don't recall the part numbers. I bought them off eBay actually. The best price I could find.
7dee2 has the link he just posted about the custom cables I had made. I am sure it is back in My build also. Hope this helps. I will be back on the truck this winter.
I ordered new body mounts and will coating under the cab and then get the cab on the frame.

Yea his post is what prompted my question, Just my constant quest for information to be tucked away in case i need it later. Currently i'm running 72 front calipers out back with no E brake, i figure some day i ether try the Caddys or add a driveshaft caliper and rotor behind the 205.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Yea his post is what prompted my question, Just my constant quest for information to be tucked away in case i need it later. Currently i'm running 72 front calipers out back with no E brake, i figure some day i ether try the Caddys or add a driveshaft caliper and rotor behind the 205.

Mike,
I used Captain Fabs 6 lug bracket with the 88-90 GM 1500 Front rotors and the caddy's calipers. I did have to turn down the center hub on my axles to fit the rotors.

Scott

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by First c10

Mike,
I used Captain Fabs 6 lug bracket with the 88-90 GM 1500 Front rotors and the caddy's calipers. I did have to turn down the center hub on my axles to fit the rotors.

Scott

OK, mines a K20 so probably have to use a different bracket and rotors. Thanks!

[First c10]

OH yeah forgot. 3/4 ton stuff is almost Greek to me.

[First c10]

Hey Guys , I started working on the body mounts and ordered new front body mounts for the 68 front radiator support. The problem is the frame is a 70. So the hole in the frame mounts are large for the 69-72 style bushings, too large for the 67-68.

Do I have to cut down the 69-72 bushing to the same thickness as the 67-68 thickness ?

[swamp rat]

I'd call the vendor and see if the bushing kit is suppose to be different and is it just the hole diameter, i assumed they were the same....

[First c10]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I'd call the vendor and see if the bushing kit is suppose to be different and is it just the hole diameter, i assumed they were the same....

I know they are different as far as the radiator support and the hole size in the body mount. My question is since the frame is a 70 can I use a 70 bushing set and not worry about the 68 radiator support being too high? i will also check with the vender


Thanks Deer_Hunter_088
and you are correct!!!