Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by 70K10Hunter

I went back and started to peruse your thread and didn't get far before I noticed that you bought a Texas Blaster. I have been milling around about buying one, It looks like it is doing a good job on your project, how do you like the unit? and what kind of CFM aircompressor are you feeding it with? I have a shop compressor that is rated at 16cfm and I am in the process of upgrading my service trucks aircomp with a 24cfm output pump and was going to piggyback the two to get some good volume. I like the fact that they are made right here in the US by Americans and have been around for some 65yrs.

I bought the Texas Blaster used off of Craigslist. I am using a 12 CFM compressor. It appears to work fine. It is still cutting well when one sack of media runs out. By the time you load in another bag the compressor gets caught up. I have been pleased with it, and am glad I went with a Texas Blaster over a harbor freight sand blaster.

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Originally Posted by BrutonLS1

Mark, Fantastic job! it is looking outstanding. Cannot wait to see it all finished up. Definitely will be a show truck.

Thanks.. I am with you on the getting it finished part.. Not so sure on the show truck part...

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Removed and painted the radiator. Not sure why I did not paint it before I installed it the first time. I used a wire brush and sand paper to remove all of the loose paint and to prep the radiator for the paint.







I also cleaned up the fans and flipped them over since I had them upside down originally. I also had to modify the mounting system.



I also installed my rear speaker brackets.. I need to pick up a set of speakers and get the holes drilled before I primer them.

[68 Four on the Floor]

I probably missed it somewhere but mind sharing what you scavenged the fans out of?

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

I probably missed it somewhere but mind sharing what you scavenged the fans out of?

2002 LS1 Firebird...

[68 Four on the Floor]

Sweet thanks

[Drewbee]

Crash, I may have missed it, but I have to ask how did you apply the POR15 on the frame? Is this just a brush on application? Or did you spray it with a gun?

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Originally Posted by Drewbee

Crash, I may have missed it, but I have to ask how did you apply the POR15 on the frame? Is this just a brush on application? Or did you spray it with a gun?

I applied it with a brush.. It turned out really nice except for the areas I got carried away.. There are a few runs.

[Zoomin]

Where are the pix of the new paint???

Oh never mind - I was thinking of Bryan's truck. I did get to check out your cab that you dropped off at Kyles's. It's going to be nice to see that come together.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Where are the pix of the new paint???

Oh never mind - I was thinking of Bryan's truck. I did get to check out your cab that you dropped off at Kyles's. It's going to be nice to see that come together.

No worries.. Kyle has so many projects coming in and out of his shop it is hard to keep up.. I am sure Kyle will fix up my cab and have some paint on it in no time..

Have a great evening.

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Update – Painted a bunch of small stuff…

Got my rear speakers.. Drilled and test mounted in the rear speaker brackets.


After that I started to install the new inline tube brake lines.. I think they sent a 2wd set…










Sunday my oldest son and his family came over and help me load up the cab so that I can take it to the painter…. It was a great feeling… First time the cab has left the shop in almost a year…

[Zoomin]

I don't see how those lines would work on a 2wd. I've had nothing but great success with Inline Tube products. Strange...

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I don't see how those lines would work on a 2wd. I've had nothing but great success with Inline Tube products. Strange...

I don't see how they can fit on a four wheel drive.. maybe they don't even fit a truck...

[Zoomin]

Did OU get anything figured out on the brake lines?
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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Did OU get anything figured out on the brake lines?
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Yes, they sent me 2wd lines. Claimed that did not have what I needed for the 69 4wd upgraded to front disc. I did some research and it looks like 71 4wd lines should work. I have received a set from them yesterday and will attempt to fit them this weekend.

Have a great day.

[cmabolt]

Nice build!! Thanks for all the info. I am doing a 72 4x4 and have a question.
I also did an LS conversion and am probably going to get the same tank you did from Boyd. I plan on feeding it from the side inlet however. Is there enough clearance under the bed and at the top of the tank to feed it from the side? I have had a stock gas door fabbed into the drivers rear bed and want to route from that location. Thanks in advance for any info you may have.

Truck is looking great BTW.
Chris

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Originally Posted by cmabolt

Nice build!! Thanks for all the info. I am doing a 72 4x4 and have a question.
I also did an LS conversion and am probably going to get the same tank you did from Boyd. I plan on feeding it from the side inlet however. Is there enough clearance under the bed and at the top of the tank to feed it from the side? I have had a stock gas door fabbed into the drivers rear bed and want to route from that location. Thanks in advance for any info you may have.

Truck is looking great BTW.
Chris

Chris,

If I understand your question correctly, there is room to route the filler hose over the frame rail - under the bed to the outside of the frame. Does that help?

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Replaced the 3” lift blocks on the rear to 2” lift blocks.




Out with the old/new brake lines and in with the new Stainless brake lines.











The drivers side front brake line did not want to work with the PF engine cross member.. Nothing a real big drill bit couldn’t handle.





Installed the Pacific Fabrication cross member..


Then I swing the engine into place..






Not bad for a few hours of work..

Tomorrow finish up the engine install.. Watch some football.. Drink some beer..

[mcbassin]

Very clean brake lines Mark. You make that stuff look too easy in the pictures. Btw, you get entirely too much time off work!
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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very clean brake lines Mark. You make that stuff look too easy in the pictures. Btw, you get entirely too much time off work!
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Thanks Mike.. I know you have had to figure out the inline tube puzzle before.. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be..

Not sure someone can ever have too much time off from work...

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Finished up the engine and transmission install today. Everything is bolted up and ready to go.

Modified the Fan Mounting one last time.





Modified lower hose, the previous setup rubbed the inner fender.


Also changed up the upper hose, installed a hose adapter that allows for the stream vent hose. It also has an air vent and sight glass.



Finally got the parking park stuff installed.. Never did find the correct intermediate cable. I build a couple of cable extenders..



And finally I bent up new transmission lines. The previous ones had a couple of problems the top line hit the cab at the transmission end and the bottom line hit the radiator hose at the radiator end. Hopefully the new ones will fix both issues. I forgot to take pictures, I will tomorrow.

Heard from Kyle today, he said the cab was coming along.. He has spent a lot of time on it… I hope to go by tomorrow and have a look…

I may hookup the wiring tomorrow so that I can start the engine…

[Zoomin]

Coming right along! Maybe in time for for snow?
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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Coming right along! Maybe in time for for snow?
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Thanks Steve.. Still a long ways to go.. Maybe after the Snow..

[chevyboy73]

sweet truck! Can't wait to see paint on that thing! I'm from the 47-59 side of the forum and like what I see over here, might have to stay here!

[cmabolt]

Thanks Mark! Yes, that did answer my question about the tank and clearance.
I was contemplating the stealth tank until I viewed the price then thought the regular tank would do just fine if there was enough room to feed a side fill under the bed but over the frame rail.

Good luck on finishing her up! Looks like you're almost there.
Chris