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Coboyle04 · 08-13-2013, 10:36 PM

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Coboyle04 · 08-31-2013, 04:16 PM

I found some mirrors. aparently these ones were only made for about a year between 69 and 70.

Coboyle04 · 08-31-2013, 04:37 PM

Time for some updates.....
AC is functioning great
i have one mirror installed and waiting for some more well nuts to show up to do the passenger mirror.
i have fixed all of the leaks and mounted my hitch.
During the troubleshooting of my charging system i had my battery load tested (rated at 930cca) producing over 1500cca.
The tac hasnt been finished yet and i am awaiting a new speed sensor
I upgraded the old tailgate supports

We drove from portland area to bend. on the trip out we averaged about 22mpg and on the way home about 26mpg.

mosesburb · 09-02-2013, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Coboyle04

Time for some updates.....
AC is functioning great
i have one mirror installed and waiting for some more well nuts to show up to do the passenger mirror.
i have fixed all of the leaks and mounted my hitch.
During the troubleshooting of my charging system i had my battery load tested (rated at 930cca) producing over 1500cca.
The tac hasnt been finished yet and i am awaiting a new speed sensor
I upgraded the old tailgate supports

We drove from portland area to bend. on the trip out we averaged about 22mpg and on the way home about 26mpg.

Those are some real nice mileage numbers. How was the power?? What was the terrain?? Any big hills?? What kind of EGT's were you running??

It's nice to finally use it instead of just incessantly working on it. Congrats!!

Splash4195 · 09-01-2013, 09:44 PM

Nice build!

Coboyle04 · 09-03-2013, 12:11 PM

pyro gauage was reading between 6-800 most of the trip more when i was on a steep climb, lots of elevation change. the santiam pass is nearly 5,000ft elevation. sherwood where we starter is about 500ft. sisters and bend area are about 3,00ft. power was great. I am interested to see what MPG i get around town and maybe down a longer I-5 trip.

And these are the motor mounts i am running right now.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-07-2013, 01:44 PM

That Burb of your is freakin Awsome!! if I do say so

Coboyle04 · 09-09-2013, 11:51 AM

thanks tom!

the aftermarket door seals i purchased wont hold any adhesive....just ordered the Press on door seals from GMC paul. cant wait to install them

mosesburb · 09-12-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Coboyle04

thanks tom!

the aftermarket door seals i purchased wont hold any adhesive....just ordered the Press on door seals from GMC paul. cant wait to install them

That is an odd problem to have. What brand were the seals you used??

I am very interested to hear how the press-on seals work out for you. Maybe do an install overview and review?? I'm not thrilled with my door seals on the front doors (A&M Soffseal). The rear door has Precision weatherstrip and I like that a lot more, but I am interested to hear how you like the ones from GMC Paul.

Coboyle04 · 09-12-2013, 11:49 PM

those are from classic parts, and i am also experiencing deterioration on the anti rattle kit after a couple weeks where my arm rests on the rubber portion (apparently GMCpauls anti rattle kit is way better also) i might be ordering those soon as well

pwdcougar · 11-04-2013, 09:33 AM

Amazing build!

Do remember if the 2WD and 4WD frames were the same? I cant really tell from the pictures. I'd like to do something similar but my 4WD frame has more rust than the 2WD frame.

Paul

Coboyle04 · 01-11-2014, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Amazing build!

Do remember if the 2WD and 4WD frames were the same? I cant really tell from the pictures. I'd like to do something similar but my 4WD frame has more rust than the 2WD frame.

Paul

I dont fully recall and my photos didnt capture it i will have to check

Wade2ride · 01-10-2014, 06:25 AM

Great build! Awesome truck! Any word on gas mileage yet, I was thinking of putting in a 4bt as well.

Coboyle04 · 01-11-2014, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wade2ride

Great build! Awesome truck! Any word on gas mileage yet, I was thinking of putting in a 4bt as well.

On my first trip from bend to portland over santiam pass, averaging about 60-65 mph with a 4 speed OD trans we nailed a solid 26mpg.
I dont have a working tach yet so hopefully as the motor breaks in and i get the tach working i can better manage fuel consumptions

goldenburb · 01-10-2014, 09:51 AM

Wish to know more about the 4BT and custom 47RH ..?

Coboyle04 · 01-11-2014, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenburb

Wish to know more about the 4BT and custom 47RH ..?

what can i tell you about it?

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-10-2014, 08:23 PM

Nice work on your swap! It looks and sounds great!

Goldenburb, if you use a 47rh trans, you can bolt it to a 4bt by using a 94-02 6bt 5.9 dodge cummins adapter plate.

Coboyle04 · 01-11-2014, 01:39 AM

thanks dieselwrencher!

very happy with the outcome but there is still a lot of excessive noise inside the cab. I still need to sound deaden the headliner, hood, some more of the engine side of the firewall and inside the fenders. also found a kit option from ATPwrap.com sound deadener and heat shield wrap for valve covers, manifold, turbo, downpipe, and oil pan.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-11-2014, 11:57 AM

Yeah, 4bt's aren't the most quiet diesel engine. But they sure run good.

08-31-2013, 04:16 PM	#2
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: project pacific wonder I found some mirrors. aparently these ones were only made for about a year between 69 and 70. __________________ Chuck

08-31-2013, 04:37 PM	#3
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: project pacific wonder Time for some updates..... AC is functioning great i have one mirror installed and waiting for some more well nuts to show up to do the passenger mirror. i have fixed all of the leaks and mounted my hitch. During the troubleshooting of my charging system i had my battery load tested (rated at 930cca) producing over 1500cca. The tac hasnt been finished yet and i am awaiting a new speed sensor I upgraded the old tailgate supports We drove from portland area to bend. on the trip out we averaged about 22mpg and on the way home about 26mpg. Attached Images __________________ Chuck

09-01-2013, 09:44 PM	#5
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: project pacific wonder Nice build!

09-03-2013, 12:11 PM	#6
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: project pacific wonder pyro gauage was reading between 6-800 most of the trip more when i was on a steep climb, lots of elevation change. the santiam pass is nearly 5,000ft elevation. sherwood where we starter is about 500ft. sisters and bend area are about 3,00ft. power was great. I am interested to see what MPG i get around town and maybe down a longer I-5 trip. And these are the motor mounts i am running right now. Attached Images __________________ Chuck

09-07-2013, 01:44 PM	#7
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: project pacific wonder That Burb of your is freakin Awsome!! if I do say so

09-09-2013, 11:51 AM	#8
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: project pacific wonder thanks tom! the aftermarket door seals i purchased wont hold any adhesive....just ordered the Press on door seals from GMC paul. cant wait to install them __________________ Chuck

09-12-2013, 11:49 PM	#10
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: project pacific wonder those are from classic parts, and i am also experiencing deterioration on the anti rattle kit after a couple weeks where my arm rests on the rubber portion (apparently GMCpauls anti rattle kit is way better also) i might be ordering those soon as well __________________ Chuck

11-04-2013, 09:33 AM	#11
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: project pacific wonder Amazing build! Do remember if the 2WD and 4WD frames were the same? I cant really tell from the pictures. I'd like to do something similar but my 4WD frame has more rust than the 2WD frame. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

01-10-2014, 06:25 AM	#13
Wade2ride Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 7	Re: project pacific wonder Great build! Awesome truck! Any word on gas mileage yet, I was thinking of putting in a 4bt as well. __________________ There's no point in buying new. 1977 K20, Full time 4x4 (Engine Blown/Project) 1985 Buick LeSabre 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 2003 CBR 600RR

01-10-2014, 09:51 AM	#15
goldenburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: aurora colo Posts: 210	Re: project pacific wonder Wish to know more about the 4BT and custom 47RH ..? __________________ 70 c10 2wd crashed Suburban 67 c10 2wd sb truck 67 c10 4wd lb truck

01-10-2014, 08:23 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: project pacific wonder Nice work on your swap! It looks and sounds great! Goldenburb, if you use a 47rh trans, you can bolt it to a 4bt by using a 94-02 6bt 5.9 dodge cummins adapter plate. __________________ 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.*

01-11-2014, 01:39 AM	#18
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: project pacific wonder thanks dieselwrencher! very happy with the outcome but there is still a lot of excessive noise inside the cab. I still need to sound deaden the headliner, hood, some more of the engine side of the firewall and inside the fenders. also found a kit option from ATPwrap.com sound deadener and heat shield wrap for valve covers, manifold, turbo, downpipe, and oil pan. __________________ Chuck

01-11-2014, 11:57 AM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: project pacific wonder Yeah, 4bt's aren't the most quiet diesel engine. But they sure run good. __________________ 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.*



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