Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Glad to hear it's running well. Where did you send the computer off to have it tuned? What's going on with the steering?

Yeah my buddy told me to keep it oiled. It's a beast and sounds aggressive too!

Thanks! I can use any tool and get the job done. Investing in this bigger premium tool companies has got me spoiled. A lot less busted knuckles and it saves me time and money in the long run. There is no need to spend $400+ on a set of swivel impact sockets or $50 on a 23" 1/2 to 3/8 extension but it makes doing things like bellhousing bolts and getting to hard to reach areas a whole lot easier! I've still got a long way to go but I feel it's well worth it. A little bit at a time adds up after a few years.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

I didn't send the pcm off to be tuned. I didn't have to. All the vats are enabled b/c I am using about 90% of the 2001 silverado donors wiring harness as well as steering column, instrument cluster, fuel pump assembly, et cetera. You should check out my build :)

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Thats right. I've been of the boards for a while. Glad to see you've made lots of progress! I'll be starting back up on mine in the next couple of weeks. I'm in the home stretch.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

The home stretch is nice!! Even though i don't feel like I am there yet.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Gotta the gas tank out of the truck the other day and coil packs installed on the valve covers. Picked up the wiring harness as well. I will be posting a picture of them tomorrow.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...pskqzbpr9p.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...psshtknqtq.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...pscrdwcza6.jpg

Gas tank has a hole in it so I will be getting a new one.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...psg3lm4onk.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...psykufk5kg.jpg

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Making progress!

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Couple of fun shots of my trucks and my brothers truck.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps45fefdip.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...pshiuiwwxp.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...psai1a1hxk.jpg

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

They all look cool together. Different generations.....

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Oh yeah. Found a 14 bolt FF axle off of a 91 3500 single wheel r truck. Thinking about making the conversion..... tonight I'm sanding down the hood for the blue truck so I can paint it this week. Going to be sweet when it's done.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

That would be sweet to have a big rearend for the ole boy. Then we could mount up some big ole meats....

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Ready for some warmer weather to come by so I can go out and wrench on the truck. I'd like to get her going so I can turn my attention on the blue truck and the '63. Going to get those squared away before I dive into the turbo build.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Did you get the 14 bolt?

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

I feel ya on the weather. Finally got some stuff done this weekend, it was beautiful!

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

No. Decided otherwise. Now when I do an ls swap jeep on 1 tons I'll pick a set up.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Ten four! I just never heard if ya did or didn't!

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Going to focus the majority of my attention on the 63 this month. Have only 5 days to get it ready for the car show at the end of the month. Progress has been stagnant because I can't stop buying tools... I go through phases where I buy a bunch of tools (majority that I need) and then focus on my projects... well tool phase is over and I'm diving back in. Just in time for spring.

This picture is old from about a month ago... box has been reorganized over 3 times since then because of all the stuff I have bought since then lol.

I payed $147 for that screw driver set... don't ask me why I did it because I couldn't tell you lol

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...pslpujd5xw.jpg

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

No need to explain yourself on this one... Let's just say I am a tool junky myself and I understand. I have been in my tool buying phase for about 15 years now. Fortunately I have a wife who understands how the tools help bring money home.

I also understand how other projects seem to need attention too... but try not to get focused on those and not make progress on 79. There are several of us who have been watching this thread and building ideas/projects of our based off of your experiences. Keep up the good work.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Well said. I told myself I wouldn't buy any tools today... walked off the snap on truck with a set of sockets... Got a free ratchet and clock with it though haha.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

Nice, I don't know why but I find this hilarious.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

My wallet doesn't hahaha... I'm just looking forward to the day when I can use these tools at home on nothing but my own projects... until then ill be working with craftsman tools and whatever i can take home in my snap on bag.

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

I feel ya! lol

Re: Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.
 

TTT.....how about some updates Austin.