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I’ve been following along and wanted to say thanks for the detailed build documentation. I’m intrigued by LS swaps into K trucks and you’ve paved a good path for others. The truck and build are outstanding.
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Hey dan.
Truck is looking great. Thank you for the lick to the bed floor. I talked with Frank and he is working with me on some custom cut flooring for my project. I was wondering how you got the decal now I know. Rock on brother. |
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Bravo sir, Bravo!
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I did a similar build in a Jimmy over 10 years ago. It was fun and really makes these trucks enjoyable to drive. |
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So I'm doing some work on my AC lines. I want to conceal my AC and heater lines in the PS fender. I know that I could put a bulkhead on the firewall, but that would be too easy, LOL.
I bought this inexpensive bulkhead (sorry made in China) to use inside the PS fresh air vent. Attachment 1986689 My plan is to install the bulkhead inside the vent with the good side of the bulkhead inside the vent and the nuts on the outside (bottom) of the vent. This way I can remove each piece, make the connection outside of the vent and then put it back inside. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to get wrenches inside the vent to tighten the AC and heater hose connections. Attachment 1986691 This side will go on the bottom of the vent. Attachment 1986692 |
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The bulkhead connectors have flats on them so they won't spin in the bulkhead plate.
Attachment 1986702 Attachment 1986701 I'm planning to use these fittings on the bottom of the vent. Attachment 1986703 |
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AC Line Update: I've been doing a little more work on the routing of my AC and heater lines. I drilled holes in the bottom of the passenger side fresh air vent in order to mount my AC/Heater bulkhead. I drilled the first hole and then realized that layout wouldn't work. I ended up with an extra hole, but that will be mostly covered by the bulkhead. I'm not worried about it.
Attachment 1987497 I mounted the bulkhead from inside the fresh air vent. I know it looks weird with the good side hidden in the vent, but this will allow me to remove each of the connectors and make the connections with the hoses outside of the vent. Otherwise, I would not be able to get wrenches inside of the vent to tighten the connections. I originally wanted to put grommets in the bottom of the vent, but it was impossible to bend the AC and heater hoses. Attachment 1987498 Here is the bottom of the fresh air vent, where I will tighten each of the bulkhead connectors. Attachment 1987499 Here is how the AC and heater hose fittings will come out of the bottom of the fresh air vent. Attachment 1987500 Attachment 1987501 I slowly keep banging away at it. Peace Out! :metal: |
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I like how you ran these. Have you fit the hoses on the interior yet?
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Pretty cool what you have done there. Are you doing hard lines all the way into the engine compartment?
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I worked on installing my Derale transmission cooler. I bought the Derale model 52506, 25-row stack plate cooler.
(https://derale.com/product-footer/fl...-inlets-detail) Here is the Derale cooler I bought Attachment 1988467 Today I made up a mount for the front of my condenser and core support. Attachment 1988468 I put in a couple of rivet nuts on the core support to attach the bracket. Attachment 1988469 Put the other bracket on and leveled out. Attachment 1988470 |
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Installed the trans cooler.
Attachment 1988473 Attachment 1988476 Had to space out the bracket away from the condenser. I love using stainless button head screws. Attachment 1988477 This is the hose and fittings I'm planning to use. Attachment 1988478 |
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I just got my Speed Engineering headers back. I sent them out and had them ceramic coated, black satin color. They did a good job and coated inside of the primaries and collector.
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Question re the Pacific Fab x-member. Any reason to suspect it would not clear the differential on a stock height truck?
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See the attached link, and the fine print at the bottom which states: Not designed for 2wd vehicles. Note: This crossmember is designed to be used with new factory springs. If your vehicles springs are worn out or sagging a 2" lift may be necessary for clearance to the front differential. Subject to availability. http://pacificfabrication.com/63-72-...ssmembers.html |
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I had seen that. Thanks for confirming. Seems like a cleaner xmember than the DD example.
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I worked a little bit on figuring out an upper radiator hose. I think I'm going to use two 45-degree elbows with a piece of 1-1/2" stainless connector in between.
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I bought the Lokar firewall mount transmission dipstick for 4L60E. I hope the length of the dipstick inside the transmission is correct, since I don't have a stock one to gauge it to.
Attachment 1996305 Marked off the location on the firewall and drilled and tapped it. Attachment 1996306 Install complete Attachment 1996307 |
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A friend of mine owns a welding and fabrication company. He used his company's CNC machining center and made me this shifter boot ring for my NP205. It's made out of 3/8" aluminum, so it's thicker then the stock one. All other dimensions are the same. Pretty cool. :metal:
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