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SWEEEEETTT!! I love 6.5s!

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I've been asking around on a few different boards about how the gauge clusters work in the newer, 88-98 trucks. I would like to do a dash similar to this, but use a 95-? cluster as the back.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1268375782
Its sounding doable. I found a 96 diesel cluster from a guy here for $50.

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I got started on my rear mounts. I made them out of the same 3 1/2" square tube that I made the fronts. The rearend is 40" between spring perch centers, so I used some scrap flat bar, and made a jig that holds the mounts level and the right width apart. That way I can square and level the whole thing as one unit.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...309_182806.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...309_182820.jpg
Once I got them clamped where I wanted them, I started building the hangers.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...309_192631.jpg
I still need to make a few more braces, and final weld everything, and I want to take a few more measurements so the truck doesn't crab walk on me.

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:metal::metal::metal:

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killer fab work! :metal:

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I got my rear shackle mounts built this weekend. I got a little picture happy so bear with me:lol: First I cut and squared 2 pieces of 1 1/2" sch 80 for the hangars. I laid them in a piece of angle iron to keep them straight, and welded a smaller piece of tube inside them to keep them there.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...311_170623.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...311_170712.jpg
I cut two pieces of 3"x3"x1/4" for the mounts 6" long and bolted them on the frame. Then I tacked the tube with the shackle mounts up where it needed to go.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...312_154948.jpg
Then I started tacking the support braces on.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...312_163815.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...312_170510.jpg
Once I got the 2 supports on and everything was stable, I was able to take the jig apart, and finish weld everything.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...313_143455.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...313_143511.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...313_163446.jpg

I think they turned out pretty good :metal::metal:

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hell yeah man, nice work! I like your meathod.:metal:

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updates?

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I have made some progress, but the wife had a class in seattle and she took the computer. If she gets home early enough tonight I'll. Post up some more pics.
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Id say thats some damn good fab skills.:metal:

very cool step by step pictures

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I got my rear springs rebushed and mounted.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...322_192216.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...322_192234.jpg

I set the frame down on my old running gear, and the motor and tranny in place and threw the cab and fenders on.

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...326_133533.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...327_140621.jpg

the tires are 245/70-16. I think with 33"s it'll look good.

Re: Ultimate work truck/ 70 K10 diesel
 

Got a new little wrinkle. I found out the other day that the flywheels for the 6.2's and the 6.5's are different. My flywheel and clutch is from a 6.2. So now I'm on the hunt for another flywheel.

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Advance auto might be able to get you one, they were the only place I could find that could get me a flywheel for my 6.5 when I was running it.

Of course you know you if you cant find a flywheel, you can always find a Cummins! :metal:

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I pushed the truck out again to make room for my parts truck so I could pull my 6.5 out. The driveway's a little muddy so I hooked onto it with our durango and had the wife pull it out of the way. I remembered too late that the axles weren't bolted to the springs.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...402_172746.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...402_172726.jpg

I dragged my cherry picker out in the mud and got everything back where it was supposed to be. So far, I haven't found any damage except my ego.:uhmk:

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LOL its ok i drove my truck not too long ago without tightening the 2 lug nuts that were on(8 lug truck) and the driver rear wheel fell off.glad to see im not the only nuts one out there haha.jkk:)

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Oh boy that could have been much worse! Good to see it's gonna be ok. :uhmk:

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Look forward to seeing sitting back up on the axles man.....

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Work has kept me either busy, or exhausted, but I finally got my 6.5 out of my 93. By far the biggest pain in the ass to get that out.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...417_180929.jpg
I built a platform to reach the back of the motor. works good if you need to be that way for a while.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...412_194604.jpg
Now I just need to figure out which sensors and wires I need, and then I can get the 93 out of here. Anybody know if you can convert the newer style ac pumps to an on board air compressor? I also need a layout of the wiring and sensors for a 93 K2500.

Re: Ultimate work truck/ 70 K10 diesel
 

Head in this direction... They helped me out a lot with my 6.5L

ssdieselsupply.com

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Makin progress slowly. I'm trying to get the frame finished so I can clean and paint it. I needed to clearance a couple of crossmembers for the 4" exhaust, and patch a few holes. I'll post some pics soon.

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what are those 16inch steel rims off of? they are 6 lug I see.....I have been looking some of those but dont know what years or models to look for...btw, nice build. I am about done with my 6.2 swap into my 71 burb!

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I'm pretty sure they are the stock rims that came on my 70 k10. Do you want them? I'm not gonna use them.
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Yes sir....I do want them. Send me ur number bud. Thanks. Tommy
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Sweet build!!! I will be following along with great interest.

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Finally got the frame done,cleaned, and started painting. I'm useing napas version of por-15.

A while back I borrowed a 33" and bolted it on to see how it looked.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...427_203844.jpg
I'm gonna have to run 35's I think. While the frame was upside down I built my rear shockmount crossmember.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...517_191638.jpg
I'll get some pics soon of the painted frame.