85 C10 LT/6L80 Frame off build

[lukeembry]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

luke,
i hate to bother you again but I was wondering if you might share (for me) some info. related to the AC system. I am wondering what size hose you used on the LS motor water pump to the VA system where it connects to the line above the line that has the valve attached? I think the motor is a larger connection than the connection line on the Vintage Air system? I guess I can just tighten down onto the V.A. connection? just wanting to double check...

thank you

yes I know what your talking about, for some reason Vintage air is using both heater core ports as 5/8" vs the common 5/8" and 3/4". luckily for me the Holley Mid-Mount accessory drive that I used has screw in hose fittings so it was easy for me to use two 5/8" hose fittings. what accessory drive are you hooking up to? maybe I can help.

[lukeembry]

Bodyside molding going on, I bought the roll and cutting to fit, I figured the precut stuff wouldn't fit very well. one of my favorite things I did to the whole build was having all the OE hardware stripped and clear zinced, I think the door latches and bolts look good against the blue. a big goal was to get this truck quiet inside, covering the doors should help.

[Mattchu60]

What is that material your covering the door with? Did you do any dynamat on the inside of the door shell?

I believe that more noise comes through the doors than the floor.

[lukeembry]

Originally Posted by Mattchu60

What is that material your covering the door with? Did you do any dynamat on the inside of the door shell?

I believe that more noise comes through the doors than the floor.

Vibro Solutions closed cell foam, I did use some 2mm Vibro Solutions mat inside the doors too.

[rodstored-72]

Originally Posted by lukeembry

yes I know what your talking about, for some reason Vintage air is using both heater core ports as 5/8" vs the common 5/8" and 3/4". luckily for me the Holley Mid-Mount accessory drive that I used has screw in hose fittings so it was easy for me to use two 5/8" hose fittings. what accessory drive are you hooking up to? maybe I can help.

luke,
I am not sure what "accessory drive" I have? I guess I am using the factory drive system (motor is completely stock)? the V.A. kit I have is the sure fit system for the '86 truck (w/ fact. AC) & then I have the LS motor compressor relocation kit. to be honest I am not sure which way the Flow is on that line? I wonder if i could just attach the 3/4 hose and "sinch down" onto the VA connection..... any assistance would be very greatly appreciated!!!

thank you,

[lukeembry]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

luke,
I am not sure what "accessory drive" I have? I guess I am using the factory drive system (motor is completely stock)? the V.A. kit I have is the sure fit system for the '86 truck (w/ fact. AC) & then I have the LS motor compressor relocation kit. to be honest I am not sure which way the Flow is on that line? I wonder if i could just attach the 3/4 hose and "sinch down" onto the VA connection..... any assistance would be very greatly appreciated!!!

thank you,

send me a picture of your setup and I'll help you out