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DWilbur · 12-13-2015, 10:55 PM

Thanks guys. I have a set of 36" tires for the truck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2015, 05:38 PM

That looks awesome!

twistedchevy · 01-04-2016, 01:56 AM

Just read the whole build, awesome

DWilbur · 01-04-2016, 01:32 PM

Hello twistedchevy
Thanks for spending the time reading my thread.

**First c10** · 01-22-2016, 11:16 AM

Awfully quiet over here??? lol

DWilbur · 01-22-2016, 01:19 PM

Hello First C10
It's been raining here in California at least in my area most week ends and I can't work on the truck in my garage no room to move around. I have to move my truck out side to do anything. I did buy electric fan set up last week and Monday was a holiday so I was able to drop off some part at my powder coater.

**First c10** · 01-22-2016, 01:29 PM

I totally understand that's a big truck and that garage. Yeah it's been raining a lot on the side of the hill also. I just thought I check in on you see how you were doing. I'm going to be Ordering my vintage air so I can get the holes and any mounting brackets added to the cab before I send it off to get the body work done. Glad to hear you're getting some stuff done.

DWilbur · 01-22-2016, 03:45 PM

I have my cab set up for the Vintage Air kit. you have to cut 2 round holes and 1 square hole in the dash for the vents. the kit comes with a plate to cover the heater box hole. I welded up the heater box holes on my cab. The coil that goes in front of the radiator fit like factory one for me. I added a second grommet for the lines that go through the core support. you can get an extra grommet from any of the suppliers for the factory set up works good. I also got the factory bracket to support the line under the battery box.

**First c10** · 01-22-2016, 03:55 PM

How did you mount the evaporator and fan assembly on the inside?

DWilbur · 02-01-2016, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

How did you mount the evaporator and fan assembly on the inside?

Evaporator coil mounts in front of the radiator and the electric fans mount behind the radiator using the 4 bolt hole from the stock fan shroud.

**First c10** · 02-04-2016, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Evaporator coil mounts in front of the radiator and the electric fans mount behind the radiator using the 4 bolt hole from the stock fan shroud.

I think it's the condenser coil that mounts in front of radiator. The evaporator is the inside the cab piece. How does the vintage air blower assembly and evaporator mount inside the cab? Where you had to drill the holes in the firewall for.
Thanks Scott

El Dorado Jim · 01-22-2016, 07:18 PM

awesome build, can't wait to see more!

DWilbur · 02-01-2016, 02:50 PM

I worked on getting the wiring harness out of my 2004 Suburban I bought about year ago. The city sent me a letter to get my trucks off the dirt by Thursday last week or they will fine me $100. So I did get 2 of them off the dirt but the Suburban is mostly gutted just need the wiring and brake parts and then I can drop it off at the wrecking yard. Ho and I did get the seat out of the Suburban and in my 71 they fit real good. just have to bolt them in place.

DWilbur · 02-04-2016, 12:45 PM

I have not installed anything in the cab yet. I do know that we loose most of the glove box. The kit comes with a new glove box that is about 3" deep.

**First c10** · 02-04-2016, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I have not installed anything in the cab yet. I do know that we loose most of the glove box. The kit comes with a new glove box that is about 3" deep.

Oh ok. Was there a pattern or template to identify the location for the holes in the firewall?

DWilbur · 02-04-2016, 01:15 PM

Yes the kit comes with templates to drill the holes in the fire wall.

**First c10** · 02-05-2016, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Yes the kit comes with templates to drill the holes in the fire wall.

A buddy of mine used the filler piece that vintage air sent with the kit. He said that the bolts that hold the inside piece are the ones that go through the firewall filler piece and firewall. I plan to try and install studs to the inside of the cabs firewall.

**steelhorse** · 02-11-2016, 12:25 PM

This thing is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see it done.

DWilbur · 02-16-2016, 02:01 AM

Hello steelhorse
thanks for checking o0ut my build.

DWilbur · 02-16-2016, 02:05 AM

Some pictures of work avot the last 3 week. got the seat out of 2004 Suburban. installed my ORD diff cover and pinion guard. and found some speed nuts today at Lowes so I can install my electric fans.

DWilbur · 02-16-2016, 02:10 AM

I'm have a issue with the wiring that plugs into the oil pan and the slave cylinder for my clutch. has anybody seen this issue with other builds. the engine is out of 2004 truck and the NV4500 transmission is out of a 1995 truck with 95 factory bell housing. I think the plug fitting on the side of the oil pan is for oil level.

7dee2 · 02-16-2016, 11:27 AM

Those seats look to be very comfy!

DWilbur · 02-16-2016, 01:20 PM

Hello 7dee2
yes they are comfy. full power adjustable and heated. they do need to be recovered as the leather is cracking and damaged they came out of a truck that has 245, 000.00 miles on it.

**First c10** · 02-18-2016, 07:17 PM

Hey are those seats the right height? They look close just the way you have them.
the rest is looking great!!!

DWilbur · 02-22-2016, 02:05 AM

I almost got the duel electric fans installed. the shroud fits the radiator like they were made for each other. I was able to use the old shroud bolt locations using the brackets that came with the fan set up. just have to finish up the bottom bolts.

12-13-2015, 10:55 PM	#1
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Thanks guys. I have a set of 36" tires for the truck.

12-16-2015, 05:38 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration That looks awesome! __________________ 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.*

01-04-2016, 01:56 AM	#3
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Just read the whole build, awesome __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

01-04-2016, 01:32 PM	#4
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello twistedchevy Thanks for spending the time reading my thread.

01-22-2016, 11:16 AM	#5
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Awfully quiet over here??? lol __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-22-2016, 01:19 PM	#6
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello First C10 It's been raining here in California at least in my area most week ends and I can't work on the truck in my garage no room to move around. I have to move my truck out side to do anything. I did buy electric fan set up last week and Monday was a holiday so I was able to drop off some part at my powder coater.

01-22-2016, 01:29 PM	#7
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I totally understand that's a big truck and that garage. Yeah it's been raining a lot on the side of the hill also. I just thought I check in on you see how you were doing. I'm going to be Ordering my vintage air so I can get the holes and any mounting brackets added to the cab before I send it off to get the body work done. Glad to hear you're getting some stuff done. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-22-2016, 03:45 PM	#8
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I have my cab set up for the Vintage Air kit. you have to cut 2 round holes and 1 square hole in the dash for the vents. the kit comes with a plate to cover the heater box hole. I welded up the heater box holes on my cab. The coil that goes in front of the radiator fit like factory one for me. I added a second grommet for the lines that go through the core support. you can get an extra grommet from any of the suppliers for the factory set up works good. I also got the factory bracket to support the line under the battery box.

01-22-2016, 03:55 PM	#9
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration How did you mount the evaporator and fan assembly on the inside? __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-22-2016, 07:18 PM	#12
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration awesome build, can't wait to see more!

02-01-2016, 02:50 PM	#13
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I worked on getting the wiring harness out of my 2004 Suburban I bought about year ago. The city sent me a letter to get my trucks off the dirt by Thursday last week or they will fine me $100. So I did get 2 of them off the dirt but the Suburban is mostly gutted just need the wiring and brake parts and then I can drop it off at the wrecking yard. Ho and I did get the seat out of the Suburban and in my 71 they fit real good. just have to bolt them in place.

02-04-2016, 12:45 PM	#14
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I have not installed anything in the cab yet. I do know that we loose most of the glove box. The kit comes with a new glove box that is about 3" deep.

02-04-2016, 01:15 PM	#16
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Yes the kit comes with templates to drill the holes in the fire wall.

02-11-2016, 12:25 PM	#18
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration This thing is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see it done.

02-16-2016, 02:01 AM	#19
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello steelhorse thanks for checking o0ut my build.



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02-16-2016, 02:05 AM	#20
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Some pictures of work avot the last 3 week. got the seat out of 2004 Suburban. installed my ORD diff cover and pinion guard. and found some speed nuts today at Lowes so I can install my electric fans. Attached Images

02-16-2016, 02:10 AM	#21
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I'm have a issue with the wiring that plugs into the oil pan and the slave cylinder for my clutch. has anybody seen this issue with other builds. the engine is out of 2004 truck and the NV4500 transmission is out of a 1995 truck with 95 factory bell housing. I think the plug fitting on the side of the oil pan is for oil level. Attached Images

02-16-2016, 11:27 AM	#22
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,914	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Those seats look to be very comfy! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

02-16-2016, 01:20 PM	#23
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello 7dee2 yes they are comfy. full power adjustable and heated. they do need to be recovered as the leather is cracking and damaged they came out of a truck that has 245, 000.00 miles on it.

02-18-2016, 07:17 PM	#24
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hey are those seats the right height? They look close just the way you have them. the rest is looking great!!! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

02-22-2016, 02:05 AM	#25
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I almost got the duel electric fans installed. the shroud fits the radiator like they were made for each other. I was able to use the old shroud bolt locations using the brackets that came with the fan set up. just have to finish up the bottom bolts. Attached Images

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