Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

I haven't got to fan/fans yet, but it'll be some sort of electric setup.
My truck is a 78 and the 2nd gen parts bolted right in same as on my 86 from what I remember.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

No the 06 is my personal truck. The swap truck is one im doing for a friend, he bought motor and trans with like 75k out of a totalled truck back in like 2010

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

How's Sue doing these days?

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

work hasn't stopped, just the updates.

I really need to update everything. I'll be working on that.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

here we go- this should catch up to mid Jan. I'll make a few more updates, a few weeks progress at a time so it's more manageable.

left off assembling the frame. To match the coil springs, I sprayed a few pieces here and there gloss silver. So the frame and frame pieces are semi gloss black, 4 links and axles are gloss black, and accents silver.

https://i.imgur.com/4nB8TQM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/efJs6Ge.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/t3TmktJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Li9RkGo.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ydV2ecr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WBBwfrm.jpg

started machining on the rear hubs to change the bolt pattern and hub diameter to be all Ford pattern and match the front unit bearings.

skimmed the OD, pre machined and pressed on piece of DOM, final machine DOM.

https://i.imgur.com/NdltCbF.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/21SBAGp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/52FC0Zy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EAMUXJg.jpg

designed transfer fuel pump mount. It's 3D printed plastic and a stainless clamp.
https://i.imgur.com/lW7N8y4.png

https://i.imgur.com/Xvb4bCY.png

https://i.imgur.com/ZLozNyz.jpg

I actually finally got my own 3D printer around xmas time. one of the first useful things I printed was these shock shaft jaws. I back filled them with resin so they are strong. Used them to revalve the rear shocks.

https://i.imgur.com/pFqtvk9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lkUDguv.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZYYSWzd.jpg

One of the last fabrications for the frame was a crossmember under the back of the cab. I needed extra clearance than the stocker because the transmission and tcase are so long and high up. Had to make crossmember also clear exhaust.

https://i.imgur.com/YuPHJkg.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cJAqvJD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lyNC7Fm.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Q4QKeVJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JYA869Q.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/99ZYKg9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QIOzKkP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hj818ef.jpg

powdercoated and installed-
https://i.imgur.com/QAZE0TS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wlHBPqZ.jpg

made the gas tank sump and draw straw/return. I cleaned inside of tank from lose coating before assembly.

https://i.imgur.com/JfgkJuZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ojGu0MD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LOk9Flm.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3manSlS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ybk6fKI.jpg

for the fuel sender on the primary tank side, its installed without the sock since the 3/8" feed is now a feed from the transfer pump. The 1/4" line is a return from lift pump. I also checked the checked valves and didnt like their flow, so I ripped it out and will use an external ball check.

https://i.imgur.com/VMaYaki.jpg

more assembly- sway bar is dodge 2500 application and from hellwig. its adjustable on 3 positions. I'll be starting at the softest.

https://i.imgur.com/Y4vLqT6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GiajMbW.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/bkaaf7Q.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0rrzGeS.jpg

dropped engine in-

https://i.imgur.com/EAodnHY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BRx20pV.jpg

changed lift pump from crap CP4 to a Fleece CP3K.

https://i.imgur.com/tTWgebG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/anovqq3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/NHrH7Jc.jpg

installed fuel tank. Painted silver for accent. Bottom is textured and painted silver.

https://i.imgur.com/nO3kyPQ.jpg

shortened oil dip stick tube, and changed end.

https://i.imgur.com/lp9nH8y.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ua0HqPl.jpg

since I'm converting to all LB7 cooling parts, I had to swap out a bunch of LML ones for LB7-LMM.

this is why- reference this pic for later, stock LML cooling- notice height over alt-

https://i.imgur.com/busUXxh.jpg

The coolant neck needed a custom foot to work-

https://i.imgur.com/I4jgSn5.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/moS4L6G.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eDBYDoL.jpg

the water pump difference. LB7 on left(top), LML the other one. I swapped LB7 outlet to LML housing.

https://i.imgur.com/QcfjvzX.jpg

rear hitch got powder coated. Has integrated air fitting for tools and electrical(not really shown). I 3D printed a cap for the air fitting with snap on feet.

https://i.imgur.com/Q7oX6su.jpg

body work on passenger fender, in poly primer-

https://i.imgur.com/svJtn8q.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GA9nY9E.jpg

and urethane-

https://i.imgur.com/tCLwuU0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vILbCXr.jpg

I'm using the cab venting system from the 2014. So I put the vents in the rear wall of the cab and will fill the ones in the doors.

https://i.imgur.com/ypgfhOS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yyqtSMT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dNFPElu.jpg

I'll keep working on getting yall caught up. Lemme know if I skipped over something too quickly.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

Daaaaaaang! This is gonna be too awesome. This truck stuff is cool and all, but we'll need more info on the puppy.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

I've said it before, I hope you're making duplicates of everything for when I drop my truck off with you 👍🏻👍🏻

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

Just utterly amazing.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

I was thinking the same... lol

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

You take the term "truck build" to a whole different level. Everything is looking great (and beefy)!

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

Thanks, my mistake for not introducing her. Her name is Penny, Golden Retriever, 10.5 months old(born Aug 30th). She was just a few months in those pics. She's been a hoot. That particular night at the shop was good. I kept 'losing' tools while she was 'sleeping'. Come to find out she was retrieving them back to her bed for safe keeping. I found them all when I was packing up to leave for the night. :lol:

that can definitely happen. I'd rather do a full frame though. Easier, cheaper, faster, better.

Thanks!

my mistake! I'll get some more updated pics of her, only about 45lbs. so real small. Perfect size.

Thanks bud!


I have more pictures uploaded on my laptop. I'll get them posted shortly. :chevy:

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

utterly amazing progress so far! I love the cab vents, had that idea years ago but never executed. My thought was that it would help the doors close easier with the windows rolled up.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

RADustin - its been two months, we need updates!

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

What ever happened to this project?

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

It's still under construction, I'm following him on instagram and have seen recent updates. I really hope he has time during this quarantine to update this thread with the latest updates. :metal::metal:

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

yeah let me work on some updates. Things are moving along.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

Glad you ditched cp4 better to play it safe. Looking good ��

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

That would be cool. I have only a short list of things that I marvel at. But this truck is on it.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

Pretty incredible build, :metal:

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

Wow, absolutely amazing work so far. Keep at it!

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

We need an update amigo. :)

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

5 months with no updates? Come on man we need pictures!

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

You sir are building a piece of art! I'd like to get access or find a guy to have all the cool tools to be able to make one off parts as you have. Very nicely done!

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

to get the 4x4 tunnel in and effectively convert my 2wd cab to a 4x4 cab, I started by laying the weld in half in and marking around it.
https://i.imgur.com/tSVtakD.jpg?1

then I offset the marker line with tape to make the cut line. also mapped out the front bolt in half.
https://i.imgur.com/Ap7NNdJ.jpg

cut out the rear half and cleaned the bottom of the lip. This was terrible work. I use weld thru primer on the weld in parts lip and the cab side lip to help prevent rust. I'll also seam seal everything later on.
https://i.imgur.com/lJTAs4x.jpg

drilled for plug welds and celco'd in the weld in half from the bottom.
https://i.imgur.com/5YBcrcT.jpg?1

welded in. I perfer to TIG the rosette welds so I can heat everything up, fill, then keep the heat on letting it all flow. Also cut front half. I didn't cut front and back out of cab at once to keep as much material in there at all times.
https://i.imgur.com/8BfLG70.jpg

test fit front bolt in piece.
https://i.imgur.com/pLfDciX.jpg

Then I was able to test fit the cab. It fits perfect. I'm very happy. The ride height is a little low for what it'll be final, but its close. and ofcourse the final tires will be bigger.
https://i.imgur.com/8lh6GZv.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/f3PM2vY.jpg






Where did you get the back half of the 4x4 tunnel?

I need to make my 2wd floor a 4wd so the transmission will fit.

Re: 1976 CCSB Duramax Project #trucknamedsue
 

So satisfying to see your updates.