LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread

[kev2809]

wow that's encouraging lol will be in that stage soon and I was guessing about $300.

good deal

[May70]

Looking good Leon!

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice!

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by kev2809

wow that's encouraging lol will be in that stage soon and I was guessing about $300.

good deal

I hope you can find a good shop near you.

Originally Posted by May70

Looking good Leon!

Thanks Matt.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice!

Thanks Ryan.

I installed it today and it fit great.

I started working on the shift linkage and I think I have it figured out using all stock parts, which I have. I will have to lengthen the rod though.

I am also working on designing the fuel pump install and fuel supply system. I am going to try and use the stock 2002 Chevy fuel pump electric unit (just the pump, not the sender) inside the stock '71 tank, and use the stock '71 fuel vent line for the fuel injection return. I think that will work. I will have to do some reading on it.

LockDoc

[LockDoc]

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Finished up the shifter linkage and rod today. I spent an hour at the scrap yard looking for a piece of thin wall tubing that the rod would fit into snug. I only needed a 14" long piece but do you think I could find any? Nope.... That place has a lot of misceleanous scrap but not one piece the size I needed. I was bummed out. I went back home and drilled out a piece I had that the center hole was too small on. I should have just used it in the first place. I had to lengthen the shifter rod 10". Anyway, I got it done and it works great. I will have to make a new gear indicator because with the Allison 5 speed OD it goes outside the lense on the left side for PARK and outside the lense on the right side for LOW/1st gear. I will figure out something for that.

On the lower linkage I had to re-design the frame bracket to get it low enough. It had to sit down tight against the lower frame rail. The bracket on the left is the stock one and the one on the right is the modified one.

The last picture is the completed lower shift linkage from the transmission to the frame bracket. The TH350 selector arm and the cross bar fit without any modification. I put the spring and washers on the selector arm after I took the picture.

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[Ol Blue K20]

You're making some great progress. Looking good!

[Dieselwrencher]

That turned out very nice. I'm really surprised the TH350 selector arm fit the Allison.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

You're making some great progress. Looking good!

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That turned out very nice. I'm really surprised the TH350 selector arm fit the Allison.

Thanks guys. I am happy with the way things are going on it. I went back out last night and installed the stock type black cab floor insulator material.

Ryan: I didn't have any idea what the shaft looked like so I pulled the arm off to check it out. I was surprised about the direct fit too, and happy....

LockDoc

[LockDoc]

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The electric Fuel pump assembly is pretty much ready to go in. I'm waiting on the new pump so I can use the filters on this one. I wasn't able to find just the filters. I am going to try the pump out of the donor truck first. It looks to be in good shape and was a running/driving truck when the guy hit the deer and rolled it..

First thing I did was to measure the overall length of the stock pickup tube. Then I cut the tube off so I had 1" of clean tube below the sender bracket and put a small bubble flare on it. I then figured out how much hose I would need between the pump and pickup tube to get the 14 1/2" overall length I needed to the bottom of the pump. I made sure that the pump wouldn't interfere with the float arm and tightened the clamps down. I can shorten or lengthen it overall by about 1/2" either way. I need to drill a small hole in the sender mounting flange to feed the wires through and get that sealed up. As I mentioned before I am going to try and use the original vent outlet on the top passenger side of the tank for my fuel return line.

We will see how this works out and if I will need to make any modifications to it.....

LockDoc

[rickcdewitt]

Doc what about drilling another hole closer to the pivot on one of the arms so the column shifter doesn't move as far? Could make finding gears tricky though

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by rickcdewitt

Doc what about drilling another hole closer to the pivot on one of the arms so the column shifter doesn't move as far? Could make finding gears tricky though

Thanks Rick. I may try that. If for some reason it doesn't work all I would have to do is go back to the original hole. The shift points are pretty positive on the Allison transmission so I don't think finding the gears would be too bad.

Thanks again for the suggestion.

LockDoc

[LockDoc]

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I installed the radio yesterday. Pretty simple since part of it was already cut.

Sony with remote. I've had it new in the box for a couple of years so I decided I better use it.

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[LockDoc]

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I received the new fuel pump yesterday.

The large filter that came with the new pump wasn't going to work so I decided to use the sump filter that came with the pump (the white one) and modify the '67-'72 sock filter for the bottom of the pump. I think this will work.

I am working on the engine and transmission wiring and trying to figure out what I will need for relays and fuses. I had one connector that I couldn't figure out where it went, but I finally figured out that it was for the NSBU switch (neutral/start/backup) on the side of the transmission. The connector was different on the original 4x4 transmission than this 2 wheel drive transmission and I missed that. The little things like that can be a pain.....

I need to get a computer installed out in the shop so I don't have to keep running to the house to look things up. Maybe Iwill do that tomorrow. I guess that keeps me in good shape though....

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[LockDoc]

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I haven't posted anything for a few days but I have been working on the truck. Mostly wiring. I had to change the NSBU (neutral safety back-up) switch on the side of the transmission. There are two different connector configurations and the one that was on the 2 wheel drive tranny was the wrong one. All I had to do was swap the one from the 4x4 transmission, but I had to disassemble all of the linkage again to do it.....

I got my 8 place fuse box the other day so I can go ahead and get my circuits figured out and get them wired up. I also picked out the doors I want to use so I can get them ready and put them on if the weather ever straightens out. It has been cold and miserable here. I still don't want to put the front clip on until I get most of the wiring done, heater box on, and brake booster installed. It really makes it a lot easier with it off.

I took enough time off on the Dually to install the cruise control turn signal lever in the '67 Panel Truck. It has a tilt and the install is a little more involved with that. Member "pjmoreland" set me up with a cruise lever for it. Thanks Patrick! I hope to get the rest of the cruise installed next week.

Later,
LockDoc

[pjmoreland]

Sounds like you've got your hands full. Lots of great progress. My dad used to build houses, and he always commented on how there's so much dramatic progress when doing the framing, and then progress becomes much less obvious once electrical, plumbing and finish work started. I guess that's the phase you're in. I'm interested to see how the rest of the cruise control install goes.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Sounds like you've got your hands full. Lots of great progress. My dad used to build houses, and he always commented on how there's so much dramatic progress when doing the framing, and then progress becomes much less obvious once electrical, plumbing and finish work started. I guess that's the phase you're in. I'm interested to see how the rest of the cruise control install goes.

That is correct about the phase of the work at this point. Nothing earthshaking but I still want to document the progress.

I will probably start a new thread in the Suburbans and Panels Forum or LSx Swaps Forum when I get serious about finishing up the cruise on the Panel Truck.

LockDoc

[LockDoc]

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I'm still plugging away on this thing, mainly wiring. I finally installed a computer out in the shop and that helps for looking stuff up.

Man, I wish the weather would straighten up for a few days, I need to get the doors painted and I will have to do it outside. It's been cool and rainy the last few days. Rain most of the day again today and a possible storms tonight.

I got the under hood fuse block all wired up but I still need to wire the constant hot circuit for the computer. Also wired up the ALDL (diagnostic port) and MIL (check engine light). Glad to get that done. I only have about 6 wires left to hook up and that will be done. (I hope)....

I installed the cruise control/turn signal lever on the Dually today and I managed to break the horn contact tower off of the cancel cam, taking the steering wheel off. That kind of bummed me out. Seems like I am doing dumb stuff like that a lot lately.

Day off tomorrow, my boy had surgery so we have to go to see him. Hopefully I will make some good progress next week.

Sorry about the no pictures but not much to take pictures of right now.

LockDoc

[68Gold/white]

Leon, I pray you and my Iowa friends are safe, after yesterday’s weather. We had some I f and, here in Oklahoma.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Leon, I pray you and my Iowa friends are safe, after yesterday’s weather. We had some I f and, here in Oklahoma.

Thanks, The storms kind of ran out of steam before they got this far East, so western Iowa got the brunt of it again. Those poor folks over there can't catch a break this year.... We got lucky again on the East side of the state.

LockDoc

[Dieselwrencher]

This wind surely can let up at some point. The weather would be nice to be consistent but it sure won't cooperate. I hope everything went well with your son's surgery. Tell him we wish him a speedy recovery.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

This wind surely can let up at some point. The weather would be nice to be consistent but it sure won't cooperate. I hope everything went well with your son's surgery. Tell him we wish him a speedy recovery.

Thanks Ryan, So far so good.

LockDoc

[CG]

In the picture with the box sitting on the chassis it looks like its sitting perfectly. Were the wheel tubs rubbing on the tires at all? You said you wouldn't have to widen them much, can you elaborate on that. Seems they are making some crazy heavy duty wheel spacers these days, if it isnt much would that be an option so you wouldnt have to mess with the tubs. I personally like the idea of the rubber flares on there, if done right =)

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by CG

In the picture with the box sitting on the chassis it looks like its sitting perfectly. Were the wheel tubs rubbing on the tires at all? You said you wouldn't have to widen them much, can you elaborate on that. Seems they are making some crazy heavy duty wheel spacers these days, if it isnt much would that be an option so you wouldnt have to mess with the tubs. I personally like the idea of the rubber flares on there, if done right =)

Hey Mark,

They were not rubbing in that picture but once I got it in the shop and started putting some of the extra parts for the truck in the bed, it settled down on the tires. It looks like widening the tubs 2 1/2 or 3" would be plenty.

On the wheel spacers, I really don't want the tires to set out any farther than they do now. Cutting and welding the tubs won't be that bad and I have extra tubs on hand.

Picture below is what I was thinking on the flares. Like member "72freak" did his in this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307114

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[CG]

Yeah those look good. I personally like the idea of being able to lay a sheet of 4x8 anything flat in the back of a truck. But I think three inch spacers would be overkill and possibly not safe? I know its going to be perfect for you when you're done.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by CG

Yeah those look good. I personally like the idea of being able to lay a sheet of 4x8 anything flat in the back of a truck. But I think three inch spacers would be overkill and possibly not safe? I know its going to be perfect for you when you're done.

Thanks.

I had to pick up some sheets of OSB with the Panel Truck before I had the '72 Dually running, so I made a 2x4 framework that was the same height as the widened wheel tubs and just laid the OSB on top of that. It worked really well and it was removable.

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