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eric28miller · 07-11-2013, 11:07 PM

looks good, as long as it works that's all that matters in these old trucks.

eric28miller · 07-15-2013, 11:04 AM

Dropped the cab on the other night.. but had to pull it back off right away... While i was rolling the frame it didn't feel right, something was binding, that's when i discovered the CV joint on the front driveshaft was bottoming out. So now i have to install a clocking plate from offroad design to lessen the angle of the driveshaft. Plate should be here in a few days then hopefully the cab and box can go on for the FINAL time. Here's some pics before i pulled the cab back off.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-15-2013, 07:03 PM

Lookin sharp!

eric28miller · 08-20-2013, 10:42 AM

update.. nothin changed much on the truck, but I just got married!!! Now that the wedding is finally over I can get back at the truck. Updates will be up soon!

kikkegek · 08-20-2013, 10:52 AM

nice pics!

congratulations...lucky guy!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-20-2013, 03:47 PM

Congrats on your wedding!

eric28miller · 08-21-2013, 11:19 PM

Thanks guys, happiest day of my life

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-21-2013, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric28miller

Thanks guys, happiest day of my life

I'm glad to see you had good weather! My wife wanted an outdoor wedding. I knew what kind of luck I had and opted for an indoor.

legendman · 08-22-2013, 07:07 AM

Congrats Mr Miller.... Honeymoon's over now get that truck finished

eric28miller · 09-06-2013, 11:17 PM

lol thanks guys
Soo i've been back at it. Frustrates me every time I start workin on it i have to do more modifications just for the part to fit. 1 step forward takes 2 steps backwards..
Got another load of painted parts in

My favorite part of the whole truck, the painted tow mirrors

1slo_camaro · 09-06-2013, 11:27 PM

those gauges..... can you get a pic up of what it looks like from the driver seat. i have been looking for a way to monitor my motor but cant really find anything that i like the way it looks, and i want to run more then 4 gauges. last long bed i built i ran the gauges in the cowl of my 4in cowl hood and it turned out amazing but now i want to keep everything inside

eric28miller · 09-07-2013, 08:02 AM

Yea, i've been waiting to let this little secret of mine out til i had it finished. I bought the gauge pod for like 12 bucks off ebay, heated and molded it to the dash, then drilled and welded nuts on the inside of the dash pad so i can easily pop it off if i need to. Looks absolutely great from every angle, I love it! Yea i had the same problem, i needed more gauges but didn't have a good way to mount them without looking cobbled and unprofessional.

eric28miller · 09-07-2013, 08:03 AM

kikkegek · 09-07-2013, 08:18 AM

I like the way you mounted the pods on the dashboard. custom? or did you just use and bent a original part?

1slo_camaro · 09-07-2013, 10:31 AM

awesome! i might have to steal your idea

I need to do something and that looks pretty close to factory, I have a few things i would play with but overall that looks pretty damn clean. you dont have the link to which pod it was do you? and how far did you have to work it to make it fit?

bojak · 09-07-2013, 03:39 PM

Sweet truck. Can you tell me/us more about your tow mirror set up? Looks clean.
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eric28miller · 09-08-2013, 09:28 PM

The gauge pod is 25 bucks on ebay. Made of abs plastic so it's really easy to heat up with a heat gun and form it to the dash. looks and fits very well in my opinion.
I tried a few different ways with the mirrors but this was the best. I welded in a heavy plate for the mirror to bolt to so they wouldn't wiggle while driving and look blurry. Drives me nuts when I can't see clearly out of a mirror..
Heres a couple more pics I took for ya

eric28miller · 09-08-2013, 09:54 PM

Here's a few pics of the transfer case clocking plate installed. Worked perfectly except i had to notch out the crossmember, no biggie, long as the cv joint isn't binding.

eric28miller · 09-08-2013, 10:05 PM

The brake set up. Using Dot 5 brake fluid so it won't eat the paint. Supposed to work better than dot 3 but can't be used with abs.

eric28miller · 09-08-2013, 10:21 PM

Installed the condenser but have to get some custom a/c lines made since vintage air's lines won't work with my custom set up..

Just got in the lower door panels that match the floor carpet. 89 bucks for all 4 from a company on ebay.

eric28miller · 09-08-2013, 10:32 PM

And here's a pic of the speakers which will be mounted in every door

MadManAndrew · 09-08-2013, 11:03 PM

Man you've done an awesome job.
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zaccaglin · 09-09-2013, 01:11 AM

Just an idea For the custom ax lines.. Go to your local case ih or Deere dealership. My buddy works for Case and plans to build the lines for our Cummins Chevy k20 build. He has all the lines there.
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eric28miller · 09-10-2013, 09:33 AM

Thanks I will.

Some pics of the offbrand Dynamat. Installed 70 lbs worth in just the firewall and floor. I did 2 layers on the firewall to make sure no noise makes it through!

And the doors will get covered once they are finished.
I also filled the roof of the cab with liquid foam to block out more noise.

brimc · 09-10-2013, 09:48 AM

This is one of the best truck builds I've ever seen. Awesome job! It is really coming together now. What did you use for the roof foam and how did you apply it?

07-11-2013, 11:07 PM	#126
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap looks good, as long as it works that's all that matters in these old trucks.

07-15-2013, 11:04 AM	#127
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Dropped the cab on the other night.. but had to pull it back off right away... While i was rolling the frame it didn't feel right, something was binding, that's when i discovered the CV joint on the front driveshaft was bottoming out. So now i have to install a clocking plate from offroad design to lessen the angle of the driveshaft. Plate should be here in a few days then hopefully the cab and box can go on for the FINAL time. Here's some pics before i pulled the cab back off.

07-15-2013, 07:03 PM	#128
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Lookin sharp! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-20-2013, 10:42 AM	#129
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap update.. nothin changed much on the truck, but I just got married!!! Now that the wedding is finally over I can get back at the truck. Updates will be up soon!

08-20-2013, 10:52 AM	#130
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap nice pics! congratulations...lucky guy! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

08-20-2013, 03:47 PM	#131
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Congrats on your wedding! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-21-2013, 11:19 PM	#132
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Thanks guys, happiest day of my life

09-06-2013, 11:17 PM	#135
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap lol thanks guys Soo i've been back at it. Frustrates me every time I start workin on it i have to do more modifications just for the part to fit. 1 step forward takes 2 steps backwards.. Got another load of painted parts in My favorite part of the whole truck, the painted tow mirrors

09-06-2013, 11:27 PM	#136
1slo_camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North East, MD/ Cape May, NJ Posts: 286	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap those gauges..... can you get a pic up of what it looks like from the driver seat. i have been looking for a way to monitor my motor but cant really find anything that i like the way it looks, and i want to run more then 4 gauges. last long bed i built i ran the gauges in the cowl of my 4in cowl hood and it turned out amazing but now i want to keep everything inside __________________ 1978 2wd Fleetside, 350/th350 headers and 10 series mufflers 1998 Jeep ZJ 4.5 lift 32s full bolt ons awaiting axles "Life is full of decisions, we make them and dont look back"

09-07-2013, 08:02 AM	#137
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Yea, i've been waiting to let this little secret of mine out til i had it finished. I bought the gauge pod for like 12 bucks off ebay, heated and molded it to the dash, then drilled and welded nuts on the inside of the dash pad so i can easily pop it off if i need to. Looks absolutely great from every angle, I love it! Yea i had the same problem, i needed more gauges but didn't have a good way to mount them without looking cobbled and unprofessional.

09-07-2013, 08:03 AM	#138
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap

09-07-2013, 08:18 AM	#139
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap I like the way you mounted the pods on the dashboard. custom? or did you just use and bent a original part? __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

09-07-2013, 10:31 AM	#140
1slo_camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North East, MD/ Cape May, NJ Posts: 286	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap awesome! i might have to steal your idea I need to do something and that looks pretty close to factory, I have a few things i would play with but overall that looks pretty damn clean. you dont have the link to which pod it was do you? and how far did you have to work it to make it fit? __________________ 1978 2wd Fleetside, 350/th350 headers and 10 series mufflers 1998 Jeep ZJ 4.5 lift 32s full bolt ons awaiting axles "Life is full of decisions, we make them and dont look back"

09-07-2013, 03:39 PM	#141
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Sweet truck. Can you tell me/us more about your tow mirror set up? Looks clean. Posted via Mobile Device

09-08-2013, 09:28 PM	#142
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap The gauge pod is 25 bucks on ebay. Made of abs plastic so it's really easy to heat up with a heat gun and form it to the dash. looks and fits very well in my opinion. I tried a few different ways with the mirrors but this was the best. I welded in a heavy plate for the mirror to bolt to so they wouldn't wiggle while driving and look blurry. Drives me nuts when I can't see clearly out of a mirror.. Heres a couple more pics I took for ya



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09-08-2013, 09:54 PM	#143
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Here's a few pics of the transfer case clocking plate installed. Worked perfectly except i had to notch out the crossmember, no biggie, long as the cv joint isn't binding.

09-08-2013, 10:05 PM	#144
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap The brake set up. Using Dot 5 brake fluid so it won't eat the paint. Supposed to work better than dot 3 but can't be used with abs.

09-08-2013, 10:21 PM	#145
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Installed the condenser but have to get some custom a/c lines made since vintage air's lines won't work with my custom set up.. Just got in the lower door panels that match the floor carpet. 89 bucks for all 4 from a company on ebay.

09-08-2013, 10:32 PM	#146
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap And here's a pic of the speakers which will be mounted in every door

09-08-2013, 11:03 PM	#147
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Man you've done an awesome job. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

09-09-2013, 01:11 AM	#148
zaccaglin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Auburndale, FL Posts: 716	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Just an idea For the custom ax lines.. Go to your local case ih or Deere dealership. My buddy works for Case and plans to build the lines for our Cummins Chevy k20 build. He has all the lines there. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zaccaglin 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Ext. Cab 350 Former Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 6.2L Detroit/TH400/NP208

09-10-2013, 09:33 AM	#149
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Thanks I will. Some pics of the offbrand Dynamat. Installed 70 lbs worth in just the firewall and floor. I did 2 layers on the firewall to make sure no noise makes it through! And the doors will get covered once they are finished. I also filled the roof of the cab with liquid foam to block out more noise.

09-10-2013, 09:48 AM	#150
brimc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Lowell, Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap This is one of the best truck builds I've ever seen. Awesome job! It is really coming together now. What did you use for the roof foam and how did you apply it? __________________ BRIAN 1986 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 12 Valve CUMMINS P Pumped Intercooled/Getrag360/Divorced NP205/10B/14BFF Detroit Locker - DD Canadian Winter Beater. My Chevrolet CUMMINS Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=585509

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