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knomadd · 08-11-2015, 02:35 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you'll have to move all of that. It's pretty tight up there with the VA evaporator unit, mounting brackets and lines. You might get lucky and be able to squeeze something in there, but it would be a PITA to get to if you ever need to replace a relay or chase wires

I used custom fittings, but the plumbing is about the same routing. Here's mine all jammed in there...

and a front shot, just for good measure.

trkfrk · 08-12-2015, 01:37 PM

Wow, your right that is going to be tight. Thanks for sharing the pictures.. Love the color of your truck. I'm also restoring a 63 VW 2nd owner all original car. The original color is close to your blue. What color is your truck? Thanks.

knomadd · 08-13-2015, 11:30 AM

No problem Mark. The truck is actually a factory Medium Blue, code 510. It's just been resprayed in Base/Clear.

I'm sure you'll love the AC once it's installed. I can't imagine going back to no AC in mine now that I have it. Keep up the good work, your truck is turning out great!

trkfrk · 09-27-2015, 07:35 PM

This weekend I entered my truck in it's first ever Car Show, (the largest show of the year for the Las Vegas area). I was hesitant to do so, because my Truck is not completely finished. My family and I had a great time, and we met a lot of really cool people aka "Truck Enthusiasts"! I totally wasn't expecting to win anything, just excited to show the Truck & what I've finished so far! So when my Truck won; "Super Run 2015 Outstanding Vehicle" award, I was shocked AND proud!!

trkfrk · 09-27-2015, 07:37 PM

Pic 2

trkfrk · 09-27-2015, 07:42 PM

Another pic

**RRR18** · 09-27-2015, 07:48 PM

Hell yes!

trkfrk · 09-27-2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RRR18

Hell yes!

Thanks Man!

9teen69 · 09-27-2015, 08:05 PM

Well deserved...congrats man!
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trkfrk · 09-27-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Well deserved...congrats man!
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Thank You!! I haven't been this excited since the day my first kid (my daughter) was born...lol

mcmlxix · 09-28-2015, 07:32 AM

Congratulations Mark.
I want to go to the show but had home work to do...

trkfrk · 09-28-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Congratulations Mark.
I want to go to the show but had home work to do...

Thanks Rich.. There were a couple of really nice K5's there. I can't wait to see yours on the road soon.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

awesome! congrats on the well deserved award. Your truck looks great, glad to see it our shining in the sun.

Thanks Mike... It's really hard to work on it, since I enjoy driving it so much lol. I can't believe how well these LS's run with the great fuel mileage to go with it.

mcbassin · 09-28-2015, 08:15 AM

awesome! congrats on the well deserved award. Your truck looks great, glad to see it our shining in the sun.

trkfrk · 10-08-2015, 01:21 PM

I've had the check engine light coming on. Fixed it with some new knock sensors from GM.

trkfrk · 10-08-2015, 01:25 PM

I just picked up some new tubular A-arms and sway bar. Hopefully I will get them on this afternoon so I can get the truck aligned this weekend.

trkfrk · 10-10-2015, 04:54 PM

A-arms are installed. I ended up having too pull out my 1.5" lowering springs and installing my stock spring to get the ride height. I can't believe how much better it rides. Today I'm going to install the sway bar.

trkfrk · 10-10-2015, 04:55 PM

Pic 2

mcmlxix · 10-10-2015, 06:01 PM

Bring it out to Espresso and Exotics tomorrow at Boca Park in Summerlin. People start showing up at 7 am.... https://www.facebook.com/eecarshow

trkfrk · 10-11-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Bring it out to Espresso and Exotics tomorrow at Boca Park in Summerlin. People start showing up at 7 am.... https://www.facebook.com/eecarshow

Thanks for the invite Rich. Hopefully I can make the next one.

mcbassin · 10-12-2015, 10:03 AM

Awesome upgrade to your suspension! When I grow up, I want to add cool parts like that to my truck...

trkfrk · 10-19-2015, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome upgrade to your suspension! When I grow up, I want to add cool parts like that to my truck...

Thanks Mike.. Got the truck aligned Friday, really handles nice now.

Had a few friends over yesterday to BBQ and help me with assembling my bed. I still need to bolt in the fender wells and install my fuel cap.

trkfrk · 10-19-2015, 02:35 PM

Pic

trkfrk · 10-19-2015, 02:43 PM

Pic 3

trkfrk · 10-19-2015, 03:57 PM

Last pic

**72 tigger** · 10-19-2015, 07:14 PM

Very nice! Has to feel good coming down the home stretch

08-11-2015, 02:35 PM	#1
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Yeah, I'm pretty sure you'll have to move all of that. It's pretty tight up there with the VA evaporator unit, mounting brackets and lines. You might get lucky and be able to squeeze something in there, but it would be a PITA to get to if you ever need to replace a relay or chase wires I used custom fittings, but the plumbing is about the same routing. Here's mine all jammed in there... and a front shot, just for good measure. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-12-2015, 01:37 PM	#2
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Wow, your right that is going to be tight. Thanks for sharing the pictures.. Love the color of your truck. I'm also restoring a 63 VW 2nd owner all original car. The original color is close to your blue. What color is your truck? Thanks. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

08-13-2015, 11:30 AM	#3
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual No problem Mark. The truck is actually a factory Medium Blue, code 510. It's just been resprayed in Base/Clear. I'm sure you'll love the AC once it's installed. I can't imagine going back to no AC in mine now that I have it. Keep up the good work, your truck is turning out great! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

09-27-2015, 07:35 PM	#4
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual This weekend I entered my truck in it's first ever Car Show, (the largest show of the year for the Las Vegas area). I was hesitant to do so, because my Truck is not completely finished. My family and I had a great time, and we met a lot of really cool people aka "Truck Enthusiasts"! I totally wasn't expecting to win anything, just excited to show the Truck & what I've finished so far! So when my Truck won; "Super Run 2015 Outstanding Vehicle" award, I was shocked AND proud!! Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

09-27-2015, 07:37 PM	#5
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Pic 2 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

09-27-2015, 07:42 PM	#6
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Another pic Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

09-27-2015, 07:48 PM	#7
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Hell yes! __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

09-27-2015, 08:05 PM	#9
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Well deserved...congrats man! Posted via Mobile Device

09-28-2015, 07:32 AM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Congratulations Mark. I want to go to the show but had home work to do... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

09-28-2015, 08:15 AM	#13
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual awesome! congrats on the well deserved award. Your truck looks great, glad to see it our shining in the sun. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-08-2015, 01:21 PM	#14
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I've had the check engine light coming on. Fixed it with some new knock sensors from GM. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-08-2015, 01:25 PM	#15
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I just picked up some new tubular A-arms and sway bar. Hopefully I will get them on this afternoon so I can get the truck aligned this weekend. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-10-2015, 04:54 PM	#16
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual A-arms are installed. I ended up having too pull out my 1.5" lowering springs and installing my stock spring to get the ride height. I can't believe how much better it rides. Today I'm going to install the sway bar. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-10-2015, 04:55 PM	#17
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Pic 2 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-10-2015, 06:01 PM	#18
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Bring it out to Espresso and Exotics tomorrow at Boca Park in Summerlin. People start showing up at 7 am.... https://www.facebook.com/eecarshow __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE



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10-12-2015, 10:03 AM	#20
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome upgrade to your suspension! When I grow up, I want to add cool parts like that to my truck... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-19-2015, 02:35 PM	#22
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Pic Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-19-2015, 02:43 PM	#23
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Pic 3 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-19-2015, 03:57 PM	#24
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Last pic Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-19-2015, 07:14 PM	#25
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,231	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very nice! Has to feel good coming down the home stretch

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