Big Blue 1975 C30 --> K30 Conversion and other Upgrades.

[Honest Bob]

Finally got the NP205 back together with new bearings shift forks and shift collars. Got the PML trans pan on the 4l80e. Just waiting on some good weather to throw this stuff in the truck. Oh yeah and I went with the JB customs twin stick for the hell of it.

[Honest Bob]

I had to swap out the rear backing plates to the 80's type to match the m1010 frame ebrake setup. These were a hard to find item (the 1 ton 3.5" backing plates are not being reproduced as far as I could find) but ebay to the rescue.

The transfer case has been installed removed and installed again (forgot to install the gasket between the np205 and trans the first time causing a massive leak).

I put together an exhaust system using some ebay knock off hooker ls swap manifolds, Hooker manifold to exhaust adapter 520-70701403-R, Hooker 520-16526 exhaust system with some Hooker 520-21005 mufflers and a Jegs H pipe kit. It fit suprisingly well and was even able to fit a stock sized spare tire.

[Honest Bob]

I had to make some more exhaust hangars to match the rest. The tailgate needed some love to get the levers on the sides to move again.

[Honest Bob]

I was able to drive the truck to work last week, the drive in was great but upon walking out to the truck after work I noticed a puddle of brake fluid under the proportioning valve. I was able to limp it home and order another proportioning valve. It ran great otherwise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC_I-zdQI8k