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Portmod7 · 08-16-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

here are a few pics of the harness pass through.

I'm about to do this myself, and was wondering how I was going to get a tight fitting grommet/hole in the firewall and still be able to get my connections on each end of the harness through it.

Yours came out very nice. Did you manage to get a completed harness through that hole, or did you put the wiring through before you put connectors on your harness?

I've tried looking for "reducer grommets" (for lack of a better term), but haven't really had much luck. I also thought of sliding a grommet over the wire bundle before I built the harness, making a large hole in the firewall, and then making a sheet metal cover to reduce the big firewall hole to the small grommet. That way I could still pull the whole harness down the road without any cutting.

I really like your truck by the way. The spirit of my build is very similar.

C10_ustacould · 08-16-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Portmod7

I'm about to do this myself, and was wondering how I was going to get a tight fitting grommet/hole in the firewall and still be able to get my connections on each end of the harness through it.

Yours came out very nice. Did you manage to get a completed harness through that hole, or did you put the wiring through before you put connectors on your harness?

I've tried looking for "reducer grommets" (for lack of a better term), but haven't really had much luck. I also thought of sliding a grommet over the wire bundle before I built the harness, making a large hole in the firewall, and then making a sheet metal cover to reduce the big firewall hole to the small grommet. That way I could still pull the whole harness down the road without any cutting.

I really like your truck by the way. The spirit of my build is very similar.

It wasn't too bad getting the harness through. The hole is 2" and the grommet slides on the main trunk of the harness. It helps to have another person to pull as you feed it through. The harness from PSI is meant to be fed from inside the cab into the engine compartment. The harness was $499 plus shipping and was worth every penny in my opinion.

Any pics of your truck here on the board?

Portmod7 · 08-16-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

It wasn't too bad getting the harness through. The hole is 2" and the grommet slides on the main trunk of the harness. It helps to have another person to pull as you feed it through. The harness from PSI is meant to be fed from inside the cab into the engine compartment. The harness was $499 plus shipping and was worth every penny in my opinion.

Any pics of your truck here on the board?

Thanks for the info! I'm using a FAST throttle body, and building a MegaSquirt ECU and harness to control it.

No pics yet, I'm trying to get it finished up so I can get some pictures. Hopefully by the end of the year. This is how she sits right now, plus hubs, brakes, and sound deadening inside the cab.

Keep up the good work!

C10_ustacould · 08-18-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Portmod7

Thanks for the info! I'm using a FAST throttle body, and building a MegaSquirt ECU and harness to control it.

No pics yet, I'm trying to get it finished up so I can get some pictures. Hopefully by the end of the year. This is how she sits right now, plus hubs, brakes, and sound deadening inside the cab.

Keep up the good work!

Man, I like that blue and white. Keep us updated with a build thread!

C10_ustacould · 08-18-2012, 04:09 PM

A little more progress so far today. Been working on the ECM mount, it's a bit crude but should work just fine. This sequence shows from when I started until the final test fit, just have to scuff and paint it.

C10_ustacould · 08-18-2012, 07:41 PM

ECM mount painted and installed, Entropy fan relays and fuses installed...

NewType72 · 08-20-2012, 10:15 PM

really shapin up Buck great job

ChillWinstonC20 · 08-20-2012, 11:03 PM

Holy Cow, what a great build!! Can't wait to see what else you've got planned. Nice little piece of craftsmanship on that ECM mount.

C10_ustacould · 08-31-2012, 09:31 PM

Well, I got a little lazy and a little side tracked doing a little fitment work for Lokar (really neat product coming from them soon!). So not much has been done over the last couple of weeks, but I am back and ready to power through to a running engine! I was putting my column back together tonight and I thought I would spout off a bit. My issue is with crappy parts from big name vendors. I strayed from GMC Paul, not sure why, when I ordered my gear indicator parts. The first pic is parts from *cklers and the second is the replacements from GMC Paul. My question is why even sell crap like this, wasting a customers time and money? Needless to say, but I will be sticking with board venders like GMC Paul from now on.

gringoloco · 08-31-2012, 10:28 PM

Wow. What a piece. Any hints on the Lokar product?
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C10_ustacould · 09-14-2012, 10:00 PM

A little progress... MAF sensor is temporary due to the length of the pigtail. Radiator and heater hoses done... And a pic of it on the ground in my garage, just because.

Jimbabwe · 09-14-2012, 10:19 PM

Looks great!

HavinSomeFun · 09-14-2012, 10:47 PM

Getting closer.....
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C10_ustacould · 09-15-2012, 12:14 AM

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Getting closer.....
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If you were here this weekend there would be no doubt it would be running, but I think I might still have it going by Sunday.

HavinSomeFun · 09-14-2012, 10:48 PM

A bunch of that looks familiar under the hood, I just can't figure out why.
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C10_ustacould · 09-30-2012, 05:44 PM

Buck make fire... (pounds chest) Buck make fire in 8 cylinder engine...

**68 Four on the Floor** · 09-30-2012, 06:26 PM

Didnt happen if theres no video.....

C10_ustacould · 09-30-2012, 08:58 PM

Well, this will be my first try at a video so here goes...

'68 C10 5.3L Frist Start Up - YouTube

HavinSomeFun · 09-30-2012, 09:03 PM

It's alive!

67c10rustbuket · 09-30-2012, 11:35 PM

Sweet

Sounds pretty mean! What cam is in there??

C10_ustacould · 09-30-2012, 11:47 PM

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Sweet

Sounds pretty mean! What cam is in there??

I have no idea about the cam. This engine has kind of made the rounds over the last two years. HavinSomeFun had it first then Hart_Rod had it and now it has found its rightful place!

HavinSomeFun may remember which cam it is, let's see if he pipes in...

HavinSomeFun · 10-01-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

I have no idea about the cam. This engine has kind of made the rounds over the last two years. HavinSomeFun had it first then Hart_Rod had it and now it has found its rightful place!

HavinSomeFun may remember which cam it is, let's see if he pipes in...

It's the Hot cam... Don't remember the details...

weaintscared · 10-01-2012, 10:45 PM

Man it takes lot of work don't it?
My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622
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NewType72 · 10-01-2012, 12:44 AM

she sure sounds heavenly sounds like your town will be jealous when you're sitting at the stoplight awesome job now.. we wait for the drive around video

Portmod7 · 10-01-2012, 10:05 AM

Heck Yes!

08-18-2012, 04:09 PM	#5
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" A little more progress so far today. Been working on the ECM mount, it's a bit crude but should work just fine. This sequence shows from when I started until the final test fit, just have to scuff and paint it. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 08-18-2012 at 04:09 PM. Reason: punctuation

08-18-2012, 07:41 PM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" ECM mount painted and installed, Entropy fan relays and fuses installed... Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-20-2012, 10:15 PM	#7
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" really shapin up Buck great job __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

08-20-2012, 11:03 PM	#8
ChillWinstonC20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cbus, OH Posts: 48	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Holy Cow, what a great build!! Can't wait to see what else you've got planned. Nice little piece of craftsmanship on that ECM mount.

08-31-2012, 09:31 PM	#9
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Well, I got a little lazy and a little side tracked doing a little fitment work for Lokar (really neat product coming from them soon!). So not much has been done over the last couple of weeks, but I am back and ready to power through to a running engine! I was putting my column back together tonight and I thought I would spout off a bit. My issue is with crappy parts from big name vendors. I strayed from GMC Paul, not sure why, when I ordered my gear indicator parts. The first pic is parts from cklers and the second is the replacements from GMC Paul. My question is why even sell crap like this, wasting a customers time and money? Needless to say, but I will be sticking with board venders like GMC Paul from now on. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD* 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-31-2012, 10:28 PM	#10
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Wow. What a piece. Any hints on the Lokar product? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

09-14-2012, 10:00 PM	#11
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" A little progress... MAF sensor is temporary due to the length of the pigtail. Radiator and heater hoses done... And a pic of it on the ground in my garage, just because. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-14-2012, 10:19 PM	#12
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Looks great!

09-14-2012, 10:47 PM	#13
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Getting closer..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

09-14-2012, 10:48 PM	#15
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" A bunch of that looks familiar under the hood, I just can't figure out why. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

09-30-2012, 05:44 PM	#16
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Buck make fire... (pounds chest) Buck make fire in 8 cylinder engine... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-30-2012, 06:26 PM	#17
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Didnt happen if theres no video.....

09-30-2012, 09:03 PM	#19
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" It's alive! __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

09-30-2012, 11:35 PM	#20
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Sweet Sounds pretty mean! What cam is in there?? __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

10-01-2012, 10:45 PM	#23
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Man it takes lot of work don't it? My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622 Posted via Mobile Device



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10-01-2012, 12:44 AM	#24
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" she sure sounds heavenly sounds like your town will be jealous when you're sitting at the stoplight awesome job now.. we wait for the drive around video __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-01-2012, 10:05 AM	#25
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Heck Yes! __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac

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