Finally done the hydroboost lines! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Extended Power · 08-20-2023, 05:01 PM

Took a very long time to come up with a way to run these lines to include a cooler, and keep it neat. No inner fenders yet, as they are being color matched to the truck.

**LockDoc** · 08-21-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

Took a very long time to come up with a way to run these lines to include a cooler, and keep it neat. No inner fenders yet, as they are being color matched to the truck.

Looks really nice. Just the opposite of mine....

but mines a work truck.

I hope you have enough power.... j/k

LockDoc

**MikeB** · 08-21-2023, 11:54 AM

That looks like a 600-700 lb ft torque monster! What kind of trans and rear end?

Extended Power · 08-21-2023, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

That looks like a 600-700 lb ft torque monster! What kind of trans and rear end?

Turbo 400, narrowed 12 bolt with big Ford end bearings, Moser axles, Tru-Trac gear locker 3:73 gears and Cal Tracs to help the Mickey Thompson SR's stick.

Wanted to put a 4L75-R behind it, but money is running out. Just gotta take it easy...get it drivable again first.

**MikeB** · 08-21-2023, 12:59 PM

That's just insane (in a good way)! Why a locker instead of a regular posi? Does it chirp the tires during turns?

Extended Power · 08-21-2023, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

That's just insane (in a good way)! Why a locker instead of a regular posi? Does it chirp the tires during turns?

Just the opposite. No clicks, clunks, or bangs, when turning corners. Just smooth lockup whenever you smash the go pedal.

**MySons68C20** · 08-21-2023, 02:45 PM

I request a video please!

LS short box · 08-21-2023, 04:35 PM

The True Track uses gearing internal to slip when needed and lock up as needed. I've used them on a number of hot rods and they worked well. They don't need posi additive since they don't use clutches.

Extended Power · 08-21-2023, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MySons68C20

I request a video please!

Gotta get it all back together first.
Started the engine swap last fall, and just kept getting deeper, and deeper, with changes.
Hopefully by next spring it’s done.
I’d be happy just hearing the engine run...but it needs everything from the collectors back...
Plus all new brake lines for the narrowed rear...
Finish the Vintage Air install.
Bolt the custom transmission crossmember into place.
Finish the rewire job under the hood.
Speaking of hood...needs a hood with a 3” cowl of some sort.
Doors are open, as the Mustang mirrors are being color matched.
Single glass window install to do. (Because of the Mustang mirrors)

That’s just off the cuff...

**MikeB** · 08-22-2023, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

Speaking of hood...needs a hood with a 3” cowl of some sort.
Doors are open, as the Mustang mirrors are being color matched.
Single glass window install to do. (Because of the Mustang mirrors)

So, a stock restoration then.

Extended Power · 08-22-2023, 09:06 PM

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So, a stock restoration then.

Auuuugh...no.
It ran too smooth with the old big block. No lumpity bump at all.
I can’t leave anything stock, and never happy until I go too far...then I drop back to the last functioning combination.

08-20-2023, 05:01 PM	#1
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 217	Finally done the hydroboost lines! Took a very long time to come up with a way to run these lines to include a cooler, and keep it neat. No inner fenders yet, as they are being color matched to the truck. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

08-21-2023, 11:54 AM	#3
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Finally done the hydroboost lines! That looks like a 600-700 lb ft torque monster! What kind of trans and rear end? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

08-21-2023, 12:59 PM	#5
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Finally done the hydroboost lines! That's just insane (in a good way)! Why a locker instead of a regular posi? Does it chirp the tires during turns? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

08-21-2023, 02:45 PM	#7
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: Finally done the hydroboost lines! I request a video please!

08-21-2023, 04:35 PM	#8
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,131	Re: Finally done the hydroboost lines! The True Track uses gearing internal to slip when needed and lock up as needed. I've used them on a number of hot rods and they worked well. They don't need posi additive since they don't use clutches.



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