LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

[smokedat]

Items needed for a fuel pressure gauge. Adapter and the sender and it goes something like this

[smokedat]

As for the transmission cooling I will cancel the radiator cooling and use an external cooler from Derale with temp sender coming out of cooler. I will hard line the system

[smokedat]

So the Z10 has reached a milestone the engine is finally in. I couldn’t think of this day ever happening. And the bed got done

[z71se]

Looks nice man. Did they paint under the bed the same color?

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by z71se

Looks nice man. Did they paint under the bed the same color?

Thanks. No under the bed and cab I did a silver POR 15 I like the contrast it gives I didn’t want to deal with clear gettI got chips. POR 15 gives good protection and it’s way more cost effective.
See the pics below I dig that contrast

[smokedat]

It took me like 3 years to find a decent tailgate. The one I had originally was beat up beyond repairs. Mind u this tail gate had allot of work done. I love the stamped letters

[smokedat]

Here are some pics of the tailgate in sequence, I found it up in Ojai Ca. Some dude that had like 4 c10 in different stages some just parts junkers

[z71se]

Originally Posted by smokedat

Here are some pics of the tailgate in sequence, I found it up in Ojai Ca. Some dude that had like 4 c10 in different stages some just parts junkers

Lol he have any other parts? I’m looking for some 73-80 inner fenders.
Posted via Mobile Device

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by z71se

Lol he have any other parts? I’m looking for some 73-80 inner fenders.
Posted via Mobile Device

If I come across a set Il let u know

[smokedat]

On parts that need allot of work I do them in sections or zones and close in on it. Once I lose my patience I walk away and try another day, sometimes ur just not inthe mood, if that’s the case I don’t eaven attempt to do any work.

[smokedat]

So the fire wall section got color sanded and buffed prior front clip being install. Looks really flat straight. Btw color over a phone pic is way off

[z71se]

Originally Posted by smokedat

So the fire wall section got color sanded and buffed prior front clip being install. Looks really flat straight. Btw color over a phone pic is way off

That firewall doe!

Will you be drilling into it for vintage air?

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by z71se

That firewall doe!

Will you be drilling into it for vintage air?

thanks, i decided not to run ac or heater, im out in cali where is mostly sunny

[smokedat]

Here’s an almost complete pic. Needs tailgate.

[mud.man.rj]

Just love that firewall, nice work on all of it, a pleasure to see the build come along.
Mudman.

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Just love that firewall, nice work on all of it, a pleasure to see the build come along.
Mudman.

thanks mudman

[smokedat]

here a few fast track pics of the evolution of the firewall

[smokedat]

few more

[mud.man.rj]

Well we can tell it wasn't fast, but all the effort sure paid off.
Mudman.

[smokedat]

Towed the square back home. I didn’t install tail gate cus I didn’t have stainless bolts for hinges. Will do this on week end. will also install the steering column and steering wheel, maybe if I get to it install the calipers and wheels and adjust the stance on the coil overs now that it has the weight of engine.
Will wait 3 weeks before I color sand.

[mud.man.rj]

Truck and colour looks great, love the wide rear tubs.
Mudman.

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Truck and colour looks great, love the wide rear tubs.
Mudman.

Thank you mud man

[smokedat]

Got around wrapping up the rear axle . I touched up the POR15 Silver areas I installed new stainless tub bolts and finalized the brake assembly, installed the brake pads. still amazes me the hole system works. From a Frankenstein mess of parts, No assistance from a specialized team one man show

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by smokedat

Got around wrapping up the rear axle . I touched up the POR15 Silver areas I installed new stainless tub bolts and finalized the brake assembly, installed the brake pads. still amazes me the hole system works. From a Frankenstein mess of parts, No assistance from a specialized team one man show

Absolutely. Something to be proud of. Parts from all over and now they look like they belong.

When you say tub bolts do you mean like at wheel tubs? If so, all good.
Reason I ask is that Jeep guys call the main body "the tub" and I'd be concerned if you used SS bolts at body mounts. I have some on the core support of my Cutlass that I re-did the front end on a long time ago and learned I need to replace. I didn't realize at the time that the stainless bolts were not up to the strength of chassis bolts.

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Absolutely. Something to be proud of. Parts from all over and now they look like they belong.

When you say tub bolts do you mean like at wheel tubs? If so, all good.
Reason I ask is that Jeep guys call the main body "the tub" and I'd be concerned if you used SS bolts at body mounts. I have some on the core support of my Cutlass that I re-did the front end on a long time ago and learned I need to replace. I didn't realize at the time that the stainless bolts were not up to the strength of chassis bolts.

Thanks. Yes the wheel tubs, I applied a bit of anti seize I know that Stainless bolts can bite in and be difficult to remove.