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my4by2 · 04-19-2011, 09:29 AM

Found this pic on another thread & just fell in love with the overall look of the cover they made for the radiator!!! Needless to say I already sent an email to Trevor at the shop instructing him to build something similar for my truck once they start the radiator installation!

y5mgisi · 04-19-2011, 08:44 PM

Not that it matters a whole lot, but in case you didnt notice, that is a newer body style truck (88-9?). Regardless, im sure something very similar could be fabbed. Would look cool!

my4by2 · 04-19-2011, 09:04 PM

Yep noticed it - as did the shop. What they fab for mine will be a lot different I am sure, just like the overall look.

my4by2 · 04-20-2011, 04:08 AM

Well, filler neck is finally welded solid to the fuel tank so Keven began welding in the inner bed cover for it as you can see. Whole inside of the bed will get Line-X'd, so it'll be safe!

my4by2 · 04-20-2011, 04:11 AM

And here's a shot of the new McLeod throwout bearing assembly bolted on the front of my NV4500 - gonna be a lot cleaner I think than a slave cylinder & bracket bolted to the side of the bell housing.... Although the future replacement of it will require a little more work!
Hoping that they can get the new Mast motor installed pretty soon & start mocking up the front end finally!!!

jbclassix · 04-20-2011, 11:26 AM

Looks like it is going pretty good! I bet you're excited to get it all together! I think your painter is doing another members truck, superflysteiny.

my4by2 · 04-20-2011, 08:06 PM

Yep, he is working with a couple of members - namely the 72dropmember build that I know of. Does some GREAT work & like that he does metal work over just slapping on filler!!!

thirdstreettito · 04-21-2011, 12:18 PM

Which McLeod t/o bearing did you use? How did you find out about it? Has anyone else ever done it? Thanks, Bradley

my4by2 · 04-21-2011, 12:25 PM

Actually it was Trevor at the shop that did the research & found out all about it. We'd been going back & forth for quite some time about what exactly we were gonna do about the whole clutch deal... Here's a link the McLeod site that shows you the kit we used for the GM NV4500 I have (13625).

thirdstreettito · 04-21-2011, 12:33 PM

You think it's worth the $600?

my4by2 · 04-21-2011, 12:37 PM

To solve the issues we were having with header interference & to get the project rolling again - definitely!!! It's not as if it's some "experimental" technology or anything, it's a tried & true clutch activation method. Besides, I prefer the overall cleanliness & look of just two braided stainless lines coming out of the bell housing rather than a clutch fork attached to a slave cylinder bolted to the side... Besides, $600 isn't exactly a giant sum when you look at it relative to the overall build.

my4by2 · 04-21-2011, 08:49 PM

Also finally managed to finally get my front accessories all sorted out. Stayed late last night & called Scoggin-Dickey. Couldn't get a "kit" in the truck style, so we had to piece a kit together that's exactly what would'a come on the 08 HD trucks & all NEW!!! Gotta call em back tonight & pay for it, but it's a done deal!

my4by2 · 04-22-2011, 03:29 AM

Ok, so according to WFO's math - my new tank should hold around 38 gallons of fuel when completed & installed. It's supposed to go out next week to get the inner liner applied & then we'll see what they end up going with on the outside. I kinda prefer to use a spray on style, but we'll see what's best.

SledBurban · 04-22-2011, 11:17 AM

the fuel tank they built is amazing, great look and totally purpose built!

thirdstreettito · 04-22-2011, 11:23 AM

Thats a sweet tank! I'm thinking like 50+ gallons. It's bigger than my 41!

MTCK · 04-22-2011, 12:07 PM

That tank looks freaking awesome. Will it have straps under it or is the angle iron front and rear the only mount? If it's 38 gallons that's about 235 lbs plus the weight of the tank... It looks like it's ready to accept an in-tank pump?

my4by2 · 04-22-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

That tank looks freaking awesome. Will it have straps under it or is the angle iron front and rear the only mount? If it's 38 gallons that's about 235 lbs plus the weight of the tank... It looks like it's ready to accept an in-tank pump?

I am not aware of plans for any straps. The tank is built with relatively thick sheet metal & the angle iron is 1/4", so it's pretty stout. They have built similar tanks for other rigs that see more abuse in some weekends than mine may see in it's whole life & not had issues, so I should be good.
We are using a new GM sending unit/pump assembly - the same ones used for the 2008 model HD trucks with a 6.0L engine. Mast said the stock pump should run their motor just fine. I wanted to be sure I would be able to replace all this easily later down the road if I needed to & not have to hunt for special parts that a dealership or parts store wouldn't have available.

MTCK · 04-22-2011, 09:35 PM

That'll be really nice. I'm a big fan of as many OEM parts as possible. I pretty much need to keep a book on mine so I can remember what the heck to order when I get to the parts counter. Yours will be 5 times more complicated!

my4by2 · 04-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Yeah, will definitely come up with some sort of "quick reference" guide once I get all my final paperwork so when I do need to order anything down the line it won't be so complicated!!! This is another reason though that I didn't do the Cummins swap, I wanted it to stay as repairable friendly as possible while still getting better technology & fuel mileage.

my4by2 · 04-22-2011, 11:35 PM

Well.... Initial quote from Mario came in today - >$16k OUCH!!! Kinda expected it though given the quality of his work. This also includes full media blast & epoxy primer though as well as materials & labor. Really can't put all this into the project & then "skimp out" on this phase of it I suppose... Needless to say my July dreams of completion are vanishing into thin air! Most likely I'll fly out there while I am home to see it & it'll probably still be at his shop.

BIG V · 04-22-2011, 11:38 PM

what kevin is working there?

my4by2 · 04-22-2011, 11:46 PM

It's spelled Keven & he's the main fabricator/welder there at WFO. Does AWESOME work too!

MTCK · 04-23-2011, 01:16 AM

Yeah a CC LB is a lot of square footage of body work, but still, holy crap... I'd be scared to drive it at that point.
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my4by2 · 04-23-2011, 03:23 AM

Eh, can't be scared to drive it or else what's the point of building it... That said I will definitely be very careful where I park it & all. It's not gonna be some "show" paint job with lots of graphics - actually a pretty straight forward look. It's like you said though - it's a LOT of body to prep & get straightened out before shooting.

y5mgisi · 04-23-2011, 06:35 PM

Dang! Mind me asking what you do for a living?

04-19-2011, 09:29 AM	#1
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Found this pic on another thread & just fell in love with the overall look of the cover they made for the radiator!!! Needless to say I already sent an email to Trevor at the shop instructing him to build something similar for my truck once they start the radiator installation! Attached Images

04-19-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Not that it matters a whole lot, but in case you didnt notice, that is a newer body style truck (88-9?). Regardless, im sure something very similar could be fabbed. Would look cool!

04-19-2011, 09:04 PM	#3
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Yep noticed it - as did the shop. What they fab for mine will be a lot different I am sure, just like the overall look.

04-20-2011, 04:08 AM	#4
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Well, filler neck is finally welded solid to the fuel tank so Keven began welding in the inner bed cover for it as you can see. Whole inside of the bed will get Line-X'd, so it'll be safe! Attached Images

04-20-2011, 04:11 AM	#5
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build And here's a shot of the new McLeod throwout bearing assembly bolted on the front of my NV4500 - gonna be a lot cleaner I think than a slave cylinder & bracket bolted to the side of the bell housing.... Although the future replacement of it will require a little more work! Hoping that they can get the new Mast motor installed pretty soon & start mocking up the front end finally!!! Attached Images

04-20-2011, 11:26 AM	#6
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Looks like it is going pretty good! I bet you're excited to get it all together! I think your painter is doing another members truck, superflysteiny. __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-20-2011, 08:06 PM	#7
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Yep, he is working with a couple of members - namely the 72dropmember build that I know of. Does some GREAT work & like that he does metal work over just slapping on filler!!! Last edited by my4by2; 04-21-2011 at 11:40 AM. Reason: Missed wording

04-21-2011, 12:18 PM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Which McLeod t/o bearing did you use? How did you find out about it? Has anyone else ever done it? Thanks, Bradley __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

04-21-2011, 12:25 PM	#9
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Actually it was Trevor at the shop that did the research & found out all about it. We'd been going back & forth for quite some time about what exactly we were gonna do about the whole clutch deal... Here's a link the McLeod site that shows you the kit we used for the GM NV4500 I have (13625). Last edited by my4by2; 04-21-2011 at 12:26 PM. Reason: Missed letters

04-21-2011, 12:33 PM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build You think it's worth the $600? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

04-21-2011, 12:37 PM	#11
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build To solve the issues we were having with header interference & to get the project rolling again - definitely!!! It's not as if it's some "experimental" technology or anything, it's a tried & true clutch activation method. Besides, I prefer the overall cleanliness & look of just two braided stainless lines coming out of the bell housing rather than a clutch fork attached to a slave cylinder bolted to the side... Besides, $600 isn't exactly a giant sum when you look at it relative to the overall build. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

04-21-2011, 08:49 PM	#12
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Also finally managed to finally get my front accessories all sorted out. Stayed late last night & called Scoggin-Dickey. Couldn't get a "kit" in the truck style, so we had to piece a kit together that's exactly what would'a come on the 08 HD trucks & all NEW!!! Gotta call em back tonight & pay for it, but it's a done deal!

04-22-2011, 03:29 AM	#13
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Ok, so according to WFO's math - my new tank should hold around 38 gallons of fuel when completed & installed. It's supposed to go out next week to get the inner liner applied & then we'll see what they end up going with on the outside. I kinda prefer to use a spray on style, but we'll see what's best.

04-22-2011, 11:17 AM	#14
SledBurban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DF DUB Posts: 97	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build the fuel tank they built is amazing, great look and totally purpose built!

04-22-2011, 11:23 AM	#15
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Thats a sweet tank! I'm thinking like 50+ gallons. It's bigger than my 41! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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04-22-2011, 12:07 PM	#16
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build That tank looks freaking awesome. Will it have straps under it or is the angle iron front and rear the only mount? If it's 38 gallons that's about 235 lbs plus the weight of the tank... It looks like it's ready to accept an in-tank pump? __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-22-2011, 09:35 PM	#18
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build That'll be really nice. I'm a big fan of as many OEM parts as possible. I pretty much need to keep a book on mine so I can remember what the heck to order when I get to the parts counter. Yours will be 5 times more complicated! __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-22-2011, 09:54 PM	#19
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Yeah, will definitely come up with some sort of "quick reference" guide once I get all my final paperwork so when I do need to order anything down the line it won't be so complicated!!! This is another reason though that I didn't do the Cummins swap, I wanted it to stay as repairable friendly as possible while still getting better technology & fuel mileage.

04-22-2011, 11:35 PM	#20
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Well.... Initial quote from Mario came in today - >$16k OUCH!!! Kinda expected it though given the quality of his work. This also includes full media blast & epoxy primer though as well as materials & labor. Really can't put all this into the project & then "skimp out" on this phase of it I suppose... Needless to say my July dreams of completion are vanishing into thin air! Most likely I'll fly out there while I am home to see it & it'll probably still be at his shop.

04-22-2011, 11:38 PM	#21
BIG V Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 411	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build what kevin is working there? __________________ 1991 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 4:56 and pulls great 1979 Chevy 1/2 ton long bed diesel 1974 Chevy crew cab short bed 3/4 ton 4x4 project 1991 Chevy suburban 2wd 1984 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 6.5 detroit with turbo 1961 Chevy pickup 1/2 ton 2wd 1975 gmc crew cab short bed 2wd

04-22-2011, 11:46 PM	#22
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build It's spelled Keven & he's the main fabricator/welder there at WFO. Does AWESOME work too!

04-23-2011, 01:16 AM	#23
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Yeah a CC LB is a lot of square footage of body work, but still, holy crap... I'd be scared to drive it at that point. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-23-2011, 03:23 AM	#24
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Eh, can't be scared to drive it or else what's the point of building it... That said I will definitely be very careful where I park it & all. It's not gonna be some "show" paint job with lots of graphics - actually a pretty straight forward look. It's like you said though - it's a LOT of body to prep & get straightened out before shooting. Last edited by my4by2; 04-23-2011 at 03:27 AM. Reason: missed wording

04-23-2011, 06:35 PM	#25
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Dang! Mind me asking what you do for a living?

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