Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[First c10]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Very nice. I like the aluminum brackets. Nerve racking drilling painted surfaces.... Usually goes fine with tape but still, there is always that chance lol.

Yes I agree.....I drilled the core support and added nutserts

[First c10]

I was able to get the inner cooler brackets made and installed. I still have to clean up the edges and paint the top mounts body color.
Next is to install the grill and see if it clears. I have a feeling I will have to trim the grill louvers to clear either the edges of the inner cooler and/or the aluminum piping.
The hood lever misses the inner cooler by about 1/4".

[Richard]

Looking good. Maybe have to trim the hood latch brace as well. I am expecting that. Where did you source the condenser from?

[First c10]

Richard I don’t think I will use the brace. Since the front end is a 67-68 the grill itself is part of the structure of the front. After I get the inner cooler plumbed I will install the grill and see how much trimming I will need to do and find out if I can forget about the center brace if not I will build something....

[Richard]

Originally Posted by First c10

Richard I don’t think I will use the brace. Since the front end is a 67-68 the grill itself is part of the structure of the front. After I get the inner cooler plumbed I will install the grill and see how much trimming I will need to do and find out if I can forget about the center brace if not I will build something....

Care to share about the AC condenser? Can PM me.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by Richard

Care to share about the AC condenser? Can PM me.

Oh sorry I forgot to get you the info.
The coil I received from old air products was 12x26 which equals 312 square inches. The one I ordered was 14x23 which equals 322 square inches.
This is what I ordered 100% aluminum
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184176408501

I will have to make some custom aluminum hard lines to get around the radiator and core support.

[Richard]

Originally Posted by First c10

Oh sorry I forgot to get you the info.
The coil I received from old air products was 12x26 which equals 312 square inches. The one I ordered was 14x23 which equals 322 square inches.
This is what I ordered 100% aluminum
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184176408501

I will have to make some custom aluminum hard lines to get around the radiator and core support.

Thanks. Was looking at the ebay condensers myself. Want to get as large as I can fit for the 134a conversion.

[DWilbur]

your engine sits higher than mine and some of the issues I ran into installing supercharger. i had to cut a 1/4" off my cross member to clear the crank pulley. looking good.

[First c10]

Hey all, I able to install some inner cooler plumbing through the radiator support.
I am waiting on a new Mass Air Flow sensor and the weld on Bung for it.
I still have to install the Blow Off Valve, you can see the little black circle where I am going to install it.

I am not sure I like the intake tube and filter but I will work on it after I get it running on the Supercharger and the grill back on.

[TA_C10]

Very nice, that looks awesome.

[First c10]

Hey guys I had to order the Holley throttle body adapter or wedge adapter to lower the upwards angle of the throttle body. You can see the black wedge adapter and how it lowers the angle of the throttle body from one of the previous pictures I posted.
I was able to finish the intake tubing with the new MAF installed.

I am still waiting on a few AC fittings for the condenser I relocated.

Now its time to tune!!!

[Richard]

Curious about the filler piece above the frame rails in front of the core support. Looking back through the thread I did not see any mention of it. Is this a stock 67-68 part or is it custom?

[First c10]

Originally Posted by Richard

Curious about the filler piece above the frame rails in front of the core support. Looking back through the thread I did not see any mention of it. Is this a stock 67-68 part or is it custom?

Richard are you talking about the black powder coated metal piece under the inner cooler? yes that is stock 67-68. I had it powder coated years ago. It just bolts to the core support.

[Richard]

Originally Posted by First c10

Richard are you talking about the black powder coated metal piece under the inner cooler? yes that is stock 67-68. I had it powder coated years ago. It just bolts to the core support.

Thanks for the response. Never seen it before, but then again I have not really worked on a 67 or 68. Wonder if it could be fitted to the newer models with a little bit of fab?

[First c10]

Originally Posted by Richard

Thanks for the response. Never seen it before, but then again I have not really worked on a 67 or 68. Wonder if it could be fitted to the newer models with a little bit of fab?

That’s funny I assumed the other had one. I will have to look at my sons 70. I will see if it would it and let you know.

[57taskforce]

I just skimmed over this build, nice truck! It’s going to be an animal when you get it on the road!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

I just skimmed over this build, nice truck! It’s going to be an animal when you get it on the road!

Thank you. It is one of those trucks that has changed directions every time I work on it!
I can’t wait to get the bed floor and interior.

[First c10]

Hey all I was able to spend some time on tuning the Torqstorm supercharger. Man it sounds cool.
Here is a video after I tuned the new MAF.
https://youtu.be/cWadcANsbMU

I also received my Smokey road rod shop bed kit. Here it is laid out on my bed rails. Now to drill all the holes and try and game plan how to get this bed assembled.

[derotoreut]

Originally Posted by First c10

I also received my Smokey road rod shop bed kit. Here it is laid out on my bed rails. Now to drill all the holes and try and game plan how to get this bed assembled.

Great choice on the bed kit. Right on.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

Great choice on the bed kit. Right on.

Hey Dan. Thanks to you! Thank you!

I am working with Frank and Rhonda on the tool box cover. Trying to get something cool.

[TA_C10]

No special design on the wood? I'm thinking of using these guys for my bed as well and also thinking of having them burn something on the floor. Not sure yet.

The wood looks great. Ready to see this update.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

No special design on the wood? I'm thinking of using these guys for my bed as well and also thinking of having them burn something on the floor. Not sure yet.

The wood looks great. Ready to see this update.

I have been looking for a design but will have it placed on the box. if I can make up my mind. Its like a tattoo you need to make sure!!!!

[Richard]

Bed wood looks nice!

[First c10]

I was able to get my filler neck and vent tubing routed. I am going to place a vent up higher than the fill neck up under the bed side up above the marker light.

[TA_C10]

I like how you pieced all this together man. What is going to go on the barb here?