Project Vitamin C-10

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I feel your pain.






OK here is the complete list of parts I used to adapt my metric power steering pump to s standard gear box

1 ea. PN 632610 6' Powerflex hose 31.99
4 ea. PN 620421 Russell Endura -6 90 degree hose end 13.99 ea.
1 ea. PN 648050 Russell -6 to 11/16"-18 gearbox press fitting 11.99 ea.
1 ea. PN 648060 Russell -6 to 16mm x 1.5 pump press port 7.99 ea.
1 ea. PN FBM2964 Aeroquip -6 to 5/8"-18 gearbox ret. port 6.95 ea.
1 ea. PN 6 XHBU-S Parker 3/8"-6 straight compression fitting 12.98 ea.

Total 127.86 plus S&H

dunno if it would make a difference in the way you did yours, but did you know you can unscrew the metric fitting out of the pump and replace it with a SAE one?

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Hey alan there is a company that makes one piece window kits for 4-5-6 truck called vintage glass out of lawrencville GA. Just FYI. I checked on them for mine and with felts,seals and custom cut windows was like 500. BTW nice kitchen man!

I talked with the guys at Vintage glass while I was at super chevy and to get all of the glass for the cab with vent windows was $475 for tinted. I talked to a glass guy that does our cars at work and he wanted $800, yeah right. I'm going to call another glass guy I know, he usually treats me right. BTW thanks!

Originally Posted by joe231

dunno if it would make a difference in the way you did yours, but did you know you can unscrew the metric fitting out of the pump and replace it with a SAE one?

Did not know that. Thanks for the info.

198 brought me some parts so I'll be concentrating on his for a while. I was suppossed to be off next week for vacation, but there's nothing going at work so I'm taking this week off also.

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

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OK here is the complete list of parts I used to adapt my metric power steering pump to s standard gear box

1 ea. PN 632610 6' Powerflex hose 31.99
4 ea. PN 620421 Russell Endura -6 90 degree hose end 13.99 ea.
1 ea. PN 648050 Russell -6 to 11/16"-18 gearbox press fitting 11.99 ea.
1 ea. PN 648060 Russell -6 to 16mm x 1.5 pump press port 7.99 ea.
1 ea. PN FBM2964 Aeroquip -6 to 5/8"-18 gearbox ret. port 6.95 ea.
1 ea. PN 6 XHBU-S Parker 3/8"-6 straight compression fitting 12.98 ea.

Total 127.86 plus S&H

It may be a little late for this, but did you know all it takes to convert the pump over is to change the fitting on the back of the pump..

I officially don't know what it is called, but when I am using a 94 serpentine setup for my 70, and all I had to do was unscrew the large bolt fitting (my yellowish arrow point to it) from the new style pump, and screw in the one from the old style that my 72 pump had. I was able to use the original 70-72 hoses then on mine. If I ever decide to go with the later model box with a quicker ration, then I can swap the plug back and use the later style lines. Sorry I didn't think about it earlier when you were starting on yours. My head has been stuck in computer/network issues at work lately.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

It may be a little late for this, but did you know all it takes to convert the pump over is to change the fitting on the back of the pump..

I officially don't know what it is called, but when I am using a 94 serpentine setup for my 70, and all I had to do was unscrew the large bolt fitting (my yellowish arrow point to it) from the new style pump, and screw in the one from the old style that my 72 pump had. I was able to use the original 70-72 hoses then on mine. If I ever decide to go with the later model box with a quicker ration, then I can swap the plug back and use the later style lines. Sorry I didn't think about it earlier when you were starting on yours. My head has been stuck in computer/network issues at work lately.

Thanks for the info and pic Bill, it won't help me at this point in time, but will help others. I will remember it for future projects.

[hAetWagon]

I'm going to go with a single window conversion myself. I'll be utilizing a power regulator of some sort scavenged from somethin or other...

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Wow is that a silver metallic flake that you are using on the upper portion of the cab? That looks really good with the orange. Have you posted a picture of the truck from a distance and I missed it


Would you recommend rebuilding the vent window or going with the delete kit and making it a single window? or is that really just a personal choice?

Yes, it's silver metallic, iposted some outside pics a couple weeks ago.

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

I'm going to recomend that you go with a vent window rebuild. No one sells a single window for our trucks, because of the fact that it's not secure when the window isn't all the way up. Everyone that has had it done, had the glass cut and peiced a kit together! That's my understanding from autoloc. Truckin did a spread on it and also stated the same fact.

Looks good Alan cant wait for your window thread!

and i agree with the vent windows

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

i like the vent windows especially with no a/c

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Thanks, Alan. That's one I've got to face soon - as the guy that ripped my rig off roached both sides in doing so. Great pictures. (This is how it's done, Joe).

Mac.

Thanks Mac, Once I get my act together I will do a full step by step.

Originally Posted by hAetWagon

I'm going to go with a single window conversion myself. I'll be utilizing a power regulator of some sort scavenged from somethin or other...

Good luck

I've seen a 70 Chevy with one piece windows. Even the owner wasn't happy. If someone decides to do it, mock it up before paint. That way the area around where the vent glass goes can be repaired to make the appearance flow more. On his you have to push out on the glass as it get close to the top of the track. The glass leans inside, why, I don't know. I would much rather do power windows with the factory stuff.

[hAetWagon]

I've heard, I'd like to address it and try something new, it's a ways down the road though.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by hAetWagon

I've heard, I'd like to address it and try something new, it's a ways down the road though.

I tried something new (to me) with putting the impala dash in. It was very trying but well worth it in the end. If you like your idea and have a vision, I'd say go for it. You will learn alot and you can share your experiences with us.

[daverod]

I'm glad you did the dash thing, otherwise I would'nt have one in my truck. Still half done but it getting there. You've help me a lot Allan thanks for your time. I'm sure others feel the same.

[Strodder]

[daverod]

Just kiddin

[hAetWagon]

Agreed, and thanks for the support. School is picking up a TON of momentum. We had our first exam and I demolished the grading curve ...making 45 guys fail...
I was in class thinking.... "What would Allan Do?" You'd be proud... lol

[daverod]

Originally Posted by hAetWagon

Agreed, and thanks for the support. School is picking up a TON of momentum. We had our first exam and I demolished the grading curve ...making 45 guys fail...
I was in class thinking.... "What would Allan Do?" You'd be proud... lol

Good to hear you're doing so well . How many people in your class?

[70 Suburban]

nope b then a

i didnt see the why.. b kinda.. well you can tig it. so mig only whould not be correct.

a. because it hould be the same thickness.

[hAetWagon]

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

nope b then a

i didnt see the why.. b kinda.. well you can tig it. so mig only whould not be correct.

a. because it hould be the same thickness.

[threadjack]

In regards to structural automotive applications you are not allowed to repair or weld on Magnesium or Ultra High Strength Steel at all.

The tailor rolled blank is one seamless piece that has a hydraulic roller form it to create thin spots for crumple zones.
[/threadjack]
I'll take whodunits for 1000 Alan.

Where's pics?

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by hAetWagon

[threadjack]

In regards to structural automotive applications you are not allowed to repair or weld on Magnesium or Ultra High Strength Steel at all.

The tailor rolled blank is one seamless piece that has a hydraulic roller form it to create thin spots for crumple zones.
[/threadjack]
I'll take whodunits for 1000 Alan.

Where's pics?

Magnesium can catch fire? Am I right? I know VW engine cases are made of it, and will make a very bright camp fire that's hard to put out.

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Magnesium can catch fire? Am I right? I know VW engine cases are made of it, and will make a very bright camp fire that's hard to put out.

Yes magnesium will burn and the only way to put it out is to eliminate the oxygen from it.

[Alan's Classic]

Not in the shop today. Spending my day in the kitchen..............no not cookin. Paintin' walls. Yeeeeee.....Hawwwww. Ya'll have a safe and happy 4th

[ruffrida2005]

Is the answer I'm going to get a F on this quiz. Happy 4th everyone. wont be on tomorrow going to spend it at the lake!

[Strodder]

HAPPY 4TH everybody.

[hAetWagon]

I'll set an H100 off in the kitchen for ya..

[shortbed70]

Hey alan there is a company that makes one piece window kits for 4-5-6 truck called vintage glass out of lawrencville GA. Just FYI. I checked on them for mine and with felts,seals and custom cut windows was like 500. BTW nice kitchen man!

[Palf70Step]

Have a great one. I've been doing my yard, then got called out for some computer jobs. I wonder if our trucks will ever hit the road (again).

[Strodder]

I hope so. Mine was off the road for about 9 years before I bought it. At least it's getting attention now. Hope to be running before the end of the year.

[alexxwing]

wow this is one hell of a build bro i just looked at every page from post 1 to post 1504 thats some crazy work you have done good job