68 c10 6.5 turbo diesel

[marvgarr68]

Here are the update pictures. Back of cab and front of bed painted under bed undercoated. Hard line fuel lines AN fittings 1/2" suction 3/8" return bulkhead through floor. Parking brake cables and guides all new.

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Pics of the fuel lines

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More pics of fuel lines. I have not finished 1/2" line to fuel pump yet will post pics of that set up when done.

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Got most of the fuel lines done fuel filter housing and lift pump mounted. Got gauge cluster painted and put in a volt gauge got ride of amp gauge. The alt is a 140 amp that would burn the factory shunt wire. I made new wiring harness for the engine and installed a high amp dist block. I made a new front wiring harness also I am still waiting for a fuel sending unit from a 72.

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More pics it is raining here a lot so some got wet.

[67_C-30]

You are doing a real nice job on that truck!

[marvgarr68]

Thanks I appreciate the compliment.

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Update pics painted inside of fenders. Painted core support and installed cowl panel. I have finished all the corner supports and lower splash panel have all that painted today. I will post pics of that tomarrow I will also be painting the hood.

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Update I got inside painted top of dash painted right door sill/pillar painted. I got grill and hood painted and installed. New cowl seal and cowl installed all body tightened down and aligned. Fuel lines almost done just need 90 deg AN coupler. I resealed drip rail got all rust out of it also. I need to fix sill on left side and paint it.

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More pics

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Some more

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More update got door seals and tail light lenses. Got AN 90 deg couplers for fuel line fuel line is done. Main bearings are in the mail.

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started on the motor

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All inside is painted everything doors, sills, pillars, everything done. Got latches, window regulators, striker plates painted.

[superduty_59]

Love it! I like your pics, keep'em coming. I'm a diesel technician. I like the 6.5's but the one in my 97 4x4 crew dually is sickly. I would like to swap a mechanical pump in but after I factor in the cost of that and everything else, I think I'm going to swap in a 12v instead. I do like your idea of a mechanical 6.5 in your 68. It's different and you will like the fuel mileage.

[superduty_59]

Also what made you want to keep the fuel tank in the cab? Most use a blazer tank under the rear of the bed.

[marvgarr68]

To keep it original. Plus I like filling up the tank from sitting inside lol. It easy to swap mech pump on 6.5. The other way is hard. All you need is a 90s pump a 93 is the best if it a 4911. Get pump and lines and that's it hook up one wire and done make sure throttle bracket is on pump.

[marvgarr68]

Also thanks for the kind words that is what I'm going for original but different.

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Motor coming together.

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More pics all brackets and parts are painted.

[superduty_59]

Engine pics look nice. Coming right along!

[marvgarr68]

Thanks

[dieseldude4bt]

I don't know how I missed this thread, your doing great work keep it up

[marvgarr68]

Thanks I don't have much of an update just been painting all the small stuff. When the wind stops I will be putting the back window in.

[dieseltech]

Looking forward to more updates. Great build!!