His name is "George" 84' C10

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looks 'complicatingly' good. I bet wrapping was fun as well.

Ha, the turbo side with the waste gates was tricky for sure.

[WilliamFd55]

Picked up the last big ticket item of the build (Driveshaft). They did a hybrid setup, steel front/ aluminum rear. Got it installed and while I was under there, reworked the fuel delivery lines. Got rid of that weird loop.

[tinydb84]

Whats the purpose of half and half? I thought about going aluminum but the driveshaft shop told me steel would be fine for my needs and cheaper.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by WilliamFd55

Picked up the last big ticket item of the build (Driveshaft). They did a hybrid setup, steel front/ aluminum rear. Got it installed and while I was under there, reworked the fuel delivery lines. Got rid of that weird loop.

No way to remove those restrictive fittings? I've read where those hard/fabbed 90° fittings are the equivalent of adding >10' of additional line per fitting.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Whats the purpose of half and half? I thought about going aluminum but the driveshaft shop told me steel would be fine for my needs and cheaper.

I wanted to go all aluminum, just like the look of it. Fabricator said that the front section to the center bearing was basically an extension of the trans, so steel would be fine. He said the rear section being aluminum would handle torque better.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

No way to remove those restrictive fittings? I've read where those hard/fabbed 90° fittings are the equivalent of adding >10' of additional line per fitting.

I couldn't figure out a way to get the shut off fitting and first filter before the pump while keeping everything low, without all the crazy loops.

[WilliamFd55]

Been working on a way to get inner fenders in while keeping it semi stock looking. Going to be a lot of cutting/ metalwork around turbo and back by the firewall, but this is where I have the most fun. So lets cut up some new fenders! Lap welds is where its at with this thin metal. Ended up raising the mounts about 2-1/2".

[daddyjeep]

Looks like a good time. Do you have one of them fancy tools to form the lap joints?

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Looks like a good time. Do you have one of them fancy tools to form the lap joints?

Nothing too fancy "Harbor Freight" punch/ Flange tool. Really got in those tight spaces easily. Think it was around $35.

[daddyjeep]

yeah.... that's the one I was talking about. It appears to work good.

[WilliamFd55]

Progress on the inner fenders. Ended up with around an 1-1/2" bump out against the firewall. Also added 1/4" Round bar to the inner lip of the wheel well to give some support and mimic a rolled edge. A little finish work and this side is a wrap. Plan on installing a rubber skirt to fill in the front to the radiator support. Passenger side is going to be a fun! Working on the exhaust now. Want to get all the obstructions in place before I start that side. Will most likely template this inner fender. Its going to be like Tetris.

[WilliamFd55]

One fender complete and installed. Fresh paint on the rad support and inner fender. Closed up some holes on the fender with some dimpled plates like I did on the last. Decided to upgrade the headlights with a retro kit. New lights do not fit in the OEM housings. Had to make them a touch bigger.

[WilliamFd55]

Rad support is aftermarket, so nothing really lines up. All the headlight adjusters did not fit. Ended up using ones off a Toyota and they worked perfectly.

[WilliamFd55]

Exhaust is a wrap, literally. 5" straight down and out the side. Exhaust tip is also kind of obnoxious 7". Pics have it sticking way out the side, but it will not be that way when complete. Going to do some metal work to form around it instead of those stainless rings or stars. Might bump the fender out 1-1/2".

[WilliamFd55]

Also got the radiator mounted. Was able to utilize the OEM mount with a little modification and yes.......More dimple dies.

[lunatic1968]

very nice work.... subscribed .

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by lunatic1968

very nice work.... subscribed .

Thank you. Honestly can't wait to see your truck complete. One bad machine!

[lunatic1968]

Originally Posted by WilliamFd55

Thank you. Honestly can't wait to see your truck complete. One bad machine!

Thanks a ton. I appreciate it. I guess ill get to work and stop goofing off, ha.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by lunatic1968

Thanks a ton. I appreciate it. I guess ill get to work and stop goofing off, ha.

Ha, right. Get to it!

[WilliamFd55]

Ok, Ok. It looks a little crazy. The pictures make it look like I glued a pumpkin to the side of the fender, but it really only sticks out around 2" towards the front. Since no one wanted the old fenders I decided to put them to use. Started by stealing a section and fanning it out. Then used a ring roller to get the diameter needed and a true circle. Once the tip was mocked in there, it was all welding from there. Time to mud.....

[WilliamFd55]

Some more pics......

[daddyjeep]

I didn't see that coming. I am anxious to see it on the truck now.

[WilliamFd55]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

I didn't see that coming. I am anxious to see it on the truck now.

It's going to be like a "Move that bus" reveal, hahaha. Won't be able to fully see it till the truck is out of the garage. I guarantee it will be different for sure.

[WilliamFd55]

While I'm doing the body work, did some multitasking. Crew at Autozone were nice enough to let be go thorough all the hoses in the back with a template I made out of wire. Got all the hoses set and ran the piping for the intercooler. Was a little wobbly where the blow off is, so I made a little bracket to stiffen it up. Also made a cheap bead tool. Kinda need a He-Man grip, but it worked out pretty well.

[WilliamFd55]

Rounding the homestretch!