68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!

[CARZ1968]

Are you going with rear discs?

[msgross]

front disc, rear drums...

[estig70]

Originally Posted by msgross

Just ordered $300 in SS lines, prop valve, T-block and clips from Inline Tube today... we'll see how they fit..

MS, please advise. Looking to go this route myself.

Thanks

[msgross]

Originally Posted by estig70

MS, please advise. Looking to go this route myself.

Thanks

I've heard good and bad stories on fitment.. but with all the bad stories Inline Tube made it right by sending more lines and such.. Shipping was only $17 for everything so that's not bad and the guy that answered the phone really knew his stuff. He understood the issues that I would run into by adding a stock prop valve, so he advised the rear adjustable prop valve and stock distro block. Without bending lines yourself then you are only going to get "so close" if you know what I mean. I fully expect to tweak the lines a little but for $185 with all connections ready then I can't complain. He didn't try to sell me stuff that I didn't need...

Pre bent SS Lines $185
adjustable prop valve $50
rear T block for axle $13
OEM clamp kit $28
plus shipping $17

Know I have everything except for rear brake hardware which will be a local purchase...

[estig70]

Originally Posted by msgross

I've heard good and bad stories on fitment.. but with all the bad stories Inline Tube made it right by sending more lines and such.. Shipping was only $17 for everything so that's not bad and the guy that answered the phone really knew his stuff. He understood the issues that I would run into by adding a stock prop valve, so he advised the rear adjustable prop valve and stock distro block. Without bending lines yourself then you are only going to get "so close" if you know what I mean. I fully expect to tweak the lines a little but for $185 with all connections ready then I can't complain. He didn't try to sell me stuff that I didn't need...

Pre bent SS Lines $185
adjustable prop valve $50
rear T block for axle $13
OEM clamp kit $28
plus shipping $17

Know I have everything except for rear brake hardware which will be a local purchase...

Does the adjustable prop valve replace the stock unit or is it in additon to the stock unit? Thanks for the reply, I was checking their website the other day and thought the pricing was fairly reasonable for everything to do an entire truck. Keep me posted. Thanks.

[Joey~AP]

Allsome build!

When I first seen your truck....it reminded me of the truck that Hickey built for Baja.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by msgross

I've heard good and bad stories on fitment.. but with all the bad stories Inline Tube made it right by sending more lines and such.. Shipping was only $17 for everything so that's not bad and the guy that answered the phone really knew his stuff. He understood the issues that I would run into by adding a stock prop valve, so he advised the rear adjustable prop valve and stock distro block. Without bending lines yourself then you are only going to get "so close" if you know what I mean. I fully expect to tweak the lines a little but for $185 with all connections ready then I can't complain. He didn't try to sell me stuff that I didn't need...

Pre bent SS Lines $185
adjustable prop valve $50
rear T block for axle $13
OEM clamp kit $28
plus shipping $17

Know I have everything except for rear brake hardware which will be a local purchase...

Mike, I think you nailed it, . I've had good success with their stuff. Prepping the lines helps a lot, as in making sure there are no burs on the flares or misaligned flares. Stainless is a very hard metal and will not seat well if the flare is not done properly.....

[estig70]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Mike, I think you nailed it, . I've had good success with their stuff. Prepping the lines helps a lot, as in making sure there are no burs on the flares or misaligned flares. Stainless is a very hard metal and will not seat well if the flare is not done properly.....

Thanks for the input Hart Rod.

[msgross]

Originally Posted by estig70

Does the adjustable prop valve replace the stock unit or is it in additon to the stock unit? Thanks for the reply, I was checking their website the other day and thought the pricing was fairly reasonable for everything to do an entire truck. Keep me posted. Thanks.

The tech guy said to run my original distro block for drums... then add the prop valve inline with the rear brakes.

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Allsome build!

When I first seen your truck....it reminded me of the truck that Hickey built for Baja.

Thanks... I doubt it will ever see Mexico though! That would be a cool build though...

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Mike, I think you nailed it, . I've had good success with their stuff. Prepping the lines helps a lot, as in making sure there are no burs on the flares or misaligned flares. Stainless is a very hard metal and will not seat well if the flare is not done properly.....

wilco Rob... you coming to fly EC-145's for me?

[msgross]

Got some new parts today.. SS is nice!

[glimmertwin01]

NICE !!!!! iam close to classic tube about an hour east.... Im about to get in touch with them for my 68 LWB if u dont mind me askin how much was the set?

[CARZ1968]

Looks like money well spent

[msgross]

Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

NICE !!!!! iam close to classic tube about an hour east.... Im about to get in touch with them for my 68 LWB if u dont mind me askin how much was the set?

$185 for stainless steel lines
$50 for adjustable prop valve
$13 for T adapter
$17 for shipping
$28 for OEM clip set...

[msgross]

Originally Posted by CARZ1968

Looks like money well spent

thanks!

[chas350]

Hi Mike, just found this thread tonight, read it all! Me and my son just picked up a new floor like yours from Jon monday. We had a nice road trip in the rain! We are getting ready to dive into it. I appreciate all the time you have spent documenting your work, its going to make it an easier job for others (us).
It sounds like the rocker/pillar/door fitting is critical. I think we will tack in as much as possible until the doors are test hung. Thanks again!


chas

[msgross]

yep, tack it in... and over-support the cab in every direction...

Some guys do a better job documenting, it's hard to stop and take pics sometimes and you miss a lot of information... I try to keep up on it but could so a better job...

That floor is a pretty slick piece and Jon is a good guy to deal with.. I just put a new roof on another truck this past weekend.. they don't make that piece yet...

[msgross]

picked this up off Ebay today... GMPP HEI for $90 new... cost about $250 at the dealer.. I had to donate my Mallory unit to the 69 project flip truck since I sold it's MSD parts.. The Mallory cap was to large for a 4WD anyway and was touching my firewall.. we'll see how this works.. NEW GM DISTRIBUTOR PART# 93440806

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by msgross

picked this up off Ebay today... GMPP HEI for $90 new... cost about $250 at the dealer.. I had to donate my Mallory unit to the 69 project flip truck since I sold it's MSD parts.. The Mallory cap was to large for a 4WD anyway and was touching my firewall.. we'll see how this works.. NEW GM DISTRIBUTOR PART# 93440806

Deal on the HEI, I got a tight fit against the firewall as well (Accel), post up some pics. when ya drop it in...can you give me a demension of the cap when you get a chance

[msgross]

will do, i know that Mallory unit was 5.25 or so and the top just touched.. This should be a little better since the top doesn't have the big round cap like the Mallory did..

I know another member that has one of these for sale as well.. $125 I think.

Here is my older one..it moved but you couldn't have slip a piece of paper in there!

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by msgross

will do, i know that Mallory unit was 5.25 or so and the top just touched.. This should be a little better since the top doesn't have the big round cap like the Mallory did..

I know another member that has one of these for sale as well.. $125 I think.

Here is my older one..it moved but you couldn't have slip a piece of paper in there!

Well, I was going to use a BFH on the firewall, but...if you want to PM me, that might be a cleaner fix. I'm sure my son would like a new complete Accel

[glimmertwin01]

I have one of those in the Blazer.. they fit better but you cant put the wire retainment ring on it... but since it doesnt appear you have one you might be golden..but there there is a BFH if it needs a little persuading..

[msgross]

I was thinking BFH as well.. or the cleaner slice and weld method to reshape that area of the firewall... gotta love 4WD's with the engine set back!

[msgross]

Just ordered a power steering box/pump rebuild kit and drag link parts from rockauto.com

anyone know the difference between Spicer red-label and professional grade? Literally twice the price but I got the pro grade since a drag link is an important part and the extra $30 won't mean much when your steering falls apart!

5% off discount too so it's another $121 onto the budget (that I stopped keeping track of years ago!)

[msgross]

EDELMANN 7857 Steering Gear Rebuild Kit $ 27.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 27.79
EDELMANN 7910 Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kit $ 10.18 $ 0.00 1 $ 10.18
SPICER/RAYBESTOS 4011194 Drag Link $ 26.89 $ 0.00 1 $ 26.89
SPICER/RAYBESTOS 4011195 Drag Link $ 26.89 $ 0.00 1 $ 26.89
SPICER/RAYBESTOS 4251002 Drag Link $ 12.09 $ 0.00 1 $ 12.09
Discount $ -5.19
Shipping Location 1 Ground (FedEx or UPS) $ 7.18
Shipping Location 2 Ground (FedEx or UPS) $ 15.18
Order Total $ 121.01

[CARZ1968]

Are Hei's that much better? I just did the pertronix points to electronic conversion with plugs/wires/HV coil and such.It is much more dependable now. The big distributor and the close firewall scared me(big paws).Will probably swap it out in the future for a billet one,but was going to keep it as a small cap set up. I see alot of guys go with the HEI and always wondered why.BTW, great job on the roof by you and sourkraut on proj. flip
hopefully = stimulus package for the money pit!