72 K30 Build

[7dee2]

Kool, I’d heard that it was an OEM pump just couldn’t remember which application, thanks Ryan. Out of curiosity what do you replace these with?



Flatbed update; Went out and looked at the new CM bed, very nice! It was raining lightly at the time so they brought it in the building so we wouldn’t get wet (Ha, no we don’t melt!). Went all over the bed, top, bottom, under, it’s much, much better than the first one. Nova even jumped up and down on that sucker to see if it would rattle! Billy the CM National Fleet Director authorized this deal and told us he’d inspect the bed personally before it was powder coated, you know I’m thinking he did because we couldn’t see anything wrong, perfecto!

Had a decision to make, since they gave us the tool boxes earlier they’re not too excited about crediting them towards new? Which means they are going to be removed and reinstalled, or we might keep’ em for Blue (or?) and go for a new set of these Buyers boxes #1703703. Old boxes are 15” high x 12” deep x 24” long, the new boxes will be 14” high x 16” deep x 30” long. Thinking these'll fill the space better and won’t hang down too much, 14” or 18” high were really my only options from this vendor. I'm liking the stainless steel doors and more room for stuff.

[Dieselwrencher]

Brett, the stock lift pumps usually get replaced with an airdog or FASS, Sometimes holley blues depending on the owner.

I like those boxes, but..... Is the latch housing plastic in the door?

[7dee2]

No, they’re some kind of die cast with a gasket. My question was do they lock, apparently there is a lock cylinder hiding behind the handle. Here’s a link to the Buyers site that describes the new handles. https://www.buyersproducts.com/product/846-ll9000




It’s been a week or so and El Rae does stop on a dime once again (even w/o the pretty girl )… Can’t really tell a difference so far and have left the adjustable valve all the way open.

[Dieselwrencher]

Cool, that is much better than plastic. Good to hear on the brakes, weak or bad brakes are no bueno.

[7dee2]

Flatbed update; Just got back from dropping off Ray to get the new CM bed installed. Thought I’d take a few pics for you guys. I’ve asked them to swap out the harnesses so we’d keep the colored lens (not really into the Euro look for this truck) and the LED resisters that make it all work.

Just getting going on the 67 Camaro Build thread for those who would like to follow along. (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594) Stoked to get going on it after all these years.

[swamp rat]

Can't wait to see it all come together!

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice. Those white base led's are actually pretty nice at night. There's no silver so they don't look as euro as bad.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Can't wait to see it all come together!

Thanks Mike me too!

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice. Those white base led's are actually pretty nice at night. There's no silver so they don't look as euro as bad.

Man I'll tell yah, with the lights it had it would give a you a sun tan when we hit the brakes! Just like the colored lens as it matches the old style ones on the cab.




Yesterday while out running some errands we stopped out at Semi Service to see how things are going, here’s some pics going from the old, new bed to the new, new bed… Dee J is doing a great job and added 2 more mounting points in line with the bucket (that makes 8 total)!

[First c10]

Love the truck Brett. You did a great job!!! I hope you get it back soon and get to enjoy him!

[BlueBullet]

How did you go about welding the holes shut on the frame? I am doing the same to my Longhorn and am about to that step. Your truck turned out great and reading your thread got me motivated. I started my first build thread on my project called Big Bird.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by First c10

Love the truck Brett. You did a great job!!! I hope you get it back soon and get to enjoy him!

Thanks Scott, I really appreciate your kind words and looking forward to seeing you finish up on yours!

Originally Posted by BlueBullet

How did you go about welding the holes shut on the frame? I am doing the same to my Longhorn and am about to that step. Your truck turned out great and reading your thread got me motivated. I started my first build thread on my project called Big Bird.

Thank you and congrats BlueBullet on your project and build thread, it was a lot of work but I really enjoyed every minute of ours. To answer your question, we got some 3/16” plate made some plugs and the boy welded em up. Here’s some pics way back on page 12 post 291-299.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...645614&page=12




Just went and picked up El-Ray today, here’s some pics while it’s warming up for the drive home (truck really needs to be washed). Way pleased with the work and stoked to have the new boxes, much better!

[BlueBullet]

Thanks for the info I must have missed it in the tread. Trucks lookin good.

[Dieselwrencher]

That new bed looks really nice! You're making me want to build a dually with my pieces of Longhorn truck I have laying around.

[MTCK]

Looks great! Love the plates.

[72 tigger]

Very nice- ready to go to work

[mjensen]

Turned out so nice! Now drive that thing down here and help get me moving on mine

[cst204x4]

Truck looks great and how about that 99-07 box with tool boxes In post 1155 never seen one of those.Pretty cool.

[swamp rat]

That truck looks awesome!

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by BlueBullet

Thanks for the info I must have missed it in the tread. Trucks lookin good.

Thanks, no biggie, this thread is pretty huge hope it’ll help with the Big Bird build.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That new bed looks really nice! You're making me want to build a dually with my pieces of Longhorn truck I have laying around.

Thanks Ryan, if you did it’d be bi*chen man, stuff you do is great!

Originally Posted by MTCK

Looks great! Love the plates.

Thanks Marcus, Ha, ordered these plates like 10 months early just to make sure we got em…

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Very nice- ready to go to work

Thanks, more and more work for Ray as time goes on. It’s a real gas to drive him around town!

Originally Posted by mjensen

Turned out so nice! Now drive that thing down here and help get me moving on mine

Thanks Mike, I saw you made some brake progress!

Originally Posted by cst204x4

Truck looks great and how about that 99-07 box with tool boxes I post 1155 never seen one of those.Pretty cool.

Thanks, yeah, thought the same thing that’s a pretty neat bed, those guys have some pretty cool stuff. They stashed our bed over with the take offs to protect the finish rather than stacking it like they usually do with this bed type.

Originally Posted by swamp rat

That truck looks awesome!

Thanks Mike, looking forward to see how your tunes upgrade turns out.



Here’s some more pics we’ll share that Dee J took as he was finishing up the install. Can’t say enough about the fantastic customer service and skill set of the people at Semi Service, excellent!

Really appreciate everyone’s comments, with just a little over 300 miles on the clock and a short list of to do’s that will wait until spring, put El-Ray away and I’m back in Blue for the rest of winter. Having a real good time teasing my wife that I’m letting my mullet grow while we work on the Camaro!

[rgunlock]

Looks fantastic Brett! I'm sure your list of to-do's will get whittled down quick come spring time. What sort of things do you have left?

[7dee2]

Thanks Rick, how's your truck going? Ours still needs these tweaks in no particular order.


Finish messing with the electric auto choke, works well but stays on a bit too long.

Wire up the electric fuel pump correctly (relay, etc.), currently hooked direct with a circuit breaker and rocker switch.

Cluster work, not happy with the aftermarket temp gauge doesn’t read correctly (reads colder). Tried 2 known good senders and I do get movement but going to try a factory gauge (resistor?) next. Odometer also has a lazy digit (100th) that needs to be corrected.

Remove all the stickers from the bed & tool boxes and detail.

500-mile service on drive train (& check everything) then tow something!

Still watching that front timing chain cover seal and have the high heat one if necessary.




Everything else is working perfecto' and I can’t wait until spring.

[7dee2]

We put old El-Ray in for truck of the month!

Some really nice "Big" block trucks this month.

[rgunlock]

You got my vote. Looks like I gave you a 1 point lead, at least for the moment. Good luck!

[Dieselwrencher]

You got my vote too! Hopefully more 8 lug guys get in there and help you out!

[Greenlee]

You got my vote too. There are some really nice trucks in the contest this time! Whoever gets it will be well deserved.