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06-22-2021, 11:27 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Any chance on getting a shot of the can? Doing tanks shortly and would love to know, those look great!
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06-23-2021, 03:37 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Lo. Elco, I think this is what you are referring to? if not here is the type of paint I used on the gas tanks and appertances... hope this helps.
updates to come soon... some not so good...  
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06-23-2021, 09:37 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Yup, that's what I needed, thanks!
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06-23-2021, 11:51 PM
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06-23-2021, 11:55 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Ok, I know it has been a while, but now that I have some time, I thought I would update the build…. Some good things and some bad things…. Good stuff is I figured out the wiring and fuel line routing to finally install the tanks & put the bed on. I ran the wire from the ’13 truck fuel pump to the new ’87 tank switch in the cab. I then ran the 2 power wires from the switch to the tank valve and 6wire pigtail. The fuel line(s) I ran from the tanks (all was stock location) to the valve and then a single line to the corvette fuel pressure regulator/filter and then to the factory ’13 fuel line from the engine. A good friend helped me with all of this and his help was very appreciated. I must also mention that I was lucky enough to get A LOT of help and guidance from Jason Bowman at the BIG10 GARAGE here in the valley.
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06-24-2021, 12:05 AM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Now, with the tanks, fuel lines and wiring all in place and routed good I decided to have my good friend help me with mounting the bed back in place. With my friend’s help & precision eye of my wife and daughter we were able to mount the bed with very little scratching & on the first try!... wwhheeeeww!!!
 The filler necks and screwing the necks back onto the bed was a challenge, but with some patience, I was able to get it all back together.
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06-24-2021, 12:25 AM
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Well last of the good news…. The truck is basically back together… all the big items are taking care of. Here is a pick of the truck right after the big push for the major work done and a picture of the last of the good news…. I guess you guys are able to see the “good” addition….
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06-24-2021, 12:42 AM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
well unfortunately it is time for the bad news....
on my family's way back from vacation we were involved in a accident. THANK GOD it was just us and no one else was involved! it was my fault and just stupid on my part! nothing was wrong I just misjudged a passing opportunity.... that is all i want to share.. hopefully you guys will understand. the very good news out of the ordeal is that the wife & daughter are both ok with no injuries me though (I guess I deserve it) received 2 compression fractures in my lower back & will be wearing a back brace for atleast 5 weeks! soo.... no truck work during that time, not that as of now I really feel like doing anything - mentally or physically. overall i feel VERY BLESSED that is the worst. the tahoe is fixable & we don't have to try to buy something right now. just a bad deal for a while pics..... |
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06-28-2021, 10:49 AM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
I'm glad everyone is ok and hope for a speedy recovery.
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06-28-2021, 01:23 PM
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06-30-2021, 07:31 AM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Very glad to hear that everyone is OK. Take your time and get healed up and hope ya recover quickly.
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06-30-2021, 10:55 AM
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06-30-2021, 06:18 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Oh no, when I came to the bad news, I was expecting to hear that. Glad your all somewhat ok. Sore, I’m sure. Get yourself healed up.
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07-01-2021, 01:05 PM
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11-18-2021, 11:48 AM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
ALL. My recovery has been/gone good. I am finishing up with phys. ther. & slowly getting back in the garage. I have been able to knock a few items off the "to-do" list
. I will post some update stories and the obligatory pics that are always desired soon ....THANK YOU!!! guys for your support & well wishes!
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11-18-2021, 11:53 AM
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11-21-2021, 09:17 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
well after reviewing my thread I realized that I did not include the information about my wire harness to the fans. I scoured the 2013 engine harness diagrams & after looking at them & alot of help from a friend, I was able to make a harness the utilized the factory X3 harness at the underwood fuse box. I believe I set it up so that one fan comes on with the engine start up & then a second fan kicks in when it reaches the standard temp for the original (2013) engine setting…. But don’t hold me to that. If questions arise, I will check back with my friend & he will remember how it was done. Now onto the pic….
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11-21-2021, 09:52 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
Working on the drive shaft was the last thing I did before the accident. I bought new u joints for it and installed those. It was a typical install of them so I won’t bore you with the details. I sanded it with a 36 grit disk on my air grinder and then wiped it down with brake cleaner and then wax & grease remover. I let it dry & then painted it with some of the left over paint I used on the tanks!
.. I think it turned out pretty good. I have no idea how it will last spinning at a gazillion RPM! But it look pretty good for now.
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11-21-2021, 10:11 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
So a few weeks ago I started back on the truck
 . I had the wonderful wife and daughter help me, they were able and patient enough to lift & move stuff for me as needed. I took a page from “N2TRUX” playbook & decided to clean the back side of the front bumper. I used a sanding disk & got all the years of grime & debris off. I then used medium sand paper to get rid of the disk marks. After that I used a red scuff pad to scuff out the sanding marks, finally I used a fine steel wool pad to give the surface a nice sheen! I probably did not do justice to ken… but I am happy with the final look!!
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12-13-2021, 11:06 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
I will throw a post in here related to the wiring. I followed the pinout info. From lt1swap (Brendan). Between his info and my GM engine diagrams I believe
 I have the engine, computer, and DBW pedal all connected correctly. Finally  I also got the OBDii port wired correctly. Talking with a friend with the hp tuner software, not to mention nudging from a few board members… I FINALLY figured out the correct pin assignments to read the ECM!... !! Below is the obdii port pin out. This is for a E38 ECM from a 2013 chevrolet Silverado.Pin 1 thru pin 3= empty Pin4= signal ground Pin5= chassis ground Pin6= ECM pin28 (2500) tan/blk canbus(+) Pin7 thru pin13= empty Pin14= ECM pin27 (2501) tan canbus(-) Pin15= empty Pin16= batt. (+) const. power For me I used pin J5 from the “X4” connector (640) red/wht wire for pin 16. |
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12-20-2021, 08:40 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
So over thanksgiving day my great nephews indicated to me that they would think it would be cool to help uncle jake on his truck… how cool right! … so… I set up a time for each to come over. I had the twins first help me with taking the bumpers off and take off the inner grille. I of course had to give a quick garage safety class along with a tool name & use course, they obviously thought that was the boring part of the day… over all I think they enjoyed some, I of course got the most benefit!... along with almost free labor. They insisted on going to a burger place for burgers and fries! so I again taught them that anytime time while working in the garage and you break for lunch you have to go to the gold standard…. In&out burger! Overall, it was cool & I hope that they will look back on the time in a fun memory. Below are a few pics to make them “known on the internet” …..
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12-20-2021, 08:56 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
The following weekend I had my other nephew over to help me with installing stuff back on & he also helped me with installing new items too. He of course got the same shop safety lecture as well as the tool name & use guided tour too. He says it wasn’t THAT boring, but I know he was just saying that to be nice…LOL. So, since I did it for the other nephews, he obviously had to have the same lunch experience…. So, after a few hours of hard labor, I treated him to the mandatory in & out burger experience. Once again, I think he enjoyed the time and I obviously had a very cool day too! In order to keep it fair I am posting a few pics to make him “internet famous” too.
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12-20-2021, 09:24 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
That’s nice to see the kids helping out in the garage.
Got a question though, did you guys install the grille without the center moldings & bow tie?
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12-21-2021, 10:31 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
TK, thanks!! I went ahead and installed the grille because I am not sure yet what I am going to do related to the inner trim pieces. I don’t want to spend the $100 to buy the trim and inner color strip, so… I am thinking that I might look into creating a custom version of it myself. I think that glass/mirror chrome trim edging and a strip of real thin alum. (Like soda can thickness) to recreate it?? Just not sure yet…
 Also, I think I might put a chrome bowtie instead of the typ. gold version… if I can find a chrome version that will fit? Maybe a newer truck model??? Anyways just still debating….  your or board Thoughts???
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12-21-2021, 10:46 PM
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Re: Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build
I decided to knock out a couple things on the truck. I for now want to keep the factory engine cover. I wanted to “spruce” it up some, so I scuffed it up and then wiped it down with brake cleaner and grease remover. I then tediously taped off areas and spray bombed it with my rattle can red. After a day of drying, I then taped off the red areas & then sprayed with semi-gloss black. After letting it dry, I installed it in its place. I think it turned out pretty nice
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