Crash's 69 K10

[JAA]

Nice work on this project. A lot of good info here.

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Originally Posted by JAA

Nice work on this project. A lot of good info here.

Thanks JAA..

[Crash_OK]

Almost finished with the harness. I added a fuse block, and a couple of termination strips. I still need to install 4 relays. Fuel Pump, Fan 1, Fan 2, and I will be adding a relay for the Hot in Run & Start source voltage. I have not decided if I will be using a relay or a switch for the TCC control…













Tomorrow I am going to start on the fuel system..

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Worked on the fuel system a little today.. Started with the tank..

Before I bolted it up, I realized that this would be an issue. The rear support on the bed runs right across the area that the bed fits (see bolt holes in picture).. Don’t know if I am the only one that has had this problem, but I will need to come up with a solution. Right now I see two options.. a body lift or move the bed support cross member back towards the back of the bed. (I don't like body lifts.)




Tank mounted…






Bent some tubing for the supply line of the pump



Pump mounted.. will almost.. still need to drill a hole and install another bolt..



Went to McAlester and picked up some more tubing to complete the fuel system tomorrow… I have the wiring harness completed, should have the fuel system complete tomorrow, need to start thinking about the exhaust system.. I need to go to Tulsa this week to pick up the exhaust manifolds… I will also start gathering the stuff I need for the cooling system. My initial plan was to use a mechanical fan, but I wired the harness to handle electric fans… so I need research and figure out the pros and cons of each.

I think I am looking for anything to work on except the body work… ;-)

[fakerwade]

Wow Mark your project is looking great!!! A lot of progress in a short time!!! (and a lot of pics)

[mcbassin]

Wow, Mark you are kicking on this build!

That is a really cool looking fuse box. I may steal that idea on my next build. It looks pricey though but high quality.

I totally forgot about the tank sticking up high enough to hit the cross brace. I planned to just cut mine and cap it. I may end up moving it. Sorry, I didn't give you the heads up. No dice on the body lift.
You do some nice work with the gas lines. I think those hard lines are smart idea. You'll be ready to fire this thing up in no time. Keep the pictures coming.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Wow, Mark you are kicking on this build!

That is a really cool looking fuse box. I may steal that idea on my next build. It looks pricey though but high quality.

I totally forgot about the tank sticking up high enough to hit the cross brace. I planned to just cut mine and cap it. I may end up moving it. Sorry, I didn't give you the heads up. No dice on the body lift.
You do some nice work with the gas lines. I think those hard lines are smart idea. You'll be ready to fire this thing up in no time. Keep the pictures coming.

Mike,

I gave more for the fuse box than I should have. I got it at NAPA, I could have got it off the internet for half of the NAPA cost.. I will know better on the next one.

No problem on the cross brace.. I am sure there will be other surprises on this build :-)

I have bent a lot of tubing in my life… I am still make mistakes.. don’t look to close or you will see them ..

I am shooting for engine start by Feb. 12th.. Need to figure out what I am going to do with the exhaust…

Hope you had a good weekend…

[Maxxd07]

I think most people that use a rear tank end up at least cutting the cross brace. Some cap and some dont. Mine isnt for now but my box is also shot. I have a different one that will be cut and capped before it gets put on.

[Dunenutt]

Originally Posted by Maxxd07

I think most people that use a rear tank end up at least cutting the cross brace. Some cap and some dont. Mine isnt for now but my box is also shot. I have a different one that will be cut and capped before it gets put on.

Here is how I did it... My tank is a little different though.

Great job so far!

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Here is how I did it... My tank is a little different though.

Great job so far!

Thanks Dunenutt... The pictures help...

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Maxxd07

I think most people that use a rear tank end up at least cutting the cross brace. Some cap and some dont. Mine isnt for now but my box is also shot. I have a different one that will be cut and capped before it gets put on.

Thanks.. I will do some research...

[screaminchevypickup]

Cool build!!! Great work!!!
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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Cool build!!! Great work!!!
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Thanks screamin... good to see another okie on here....

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I finished up the fuel system today..











 







Still need to install a couple of tubing clamps on the return line...



Need to come up with a plan for the exhaust…

[Crash_OK]

Yesterday I received the x-member from Pacific Fabrication. This was needed due to the 5.3L not fitting into the factory x-member. I had purchased a set of Dirty Dingo 4x4 sliders that were designed for the application, but they would not work.. I was not so much a problem with the Dirty Dingo Sliders; it was more a problem with the 5.3L being too wide for the factory x-member. Brent with Dirty Dingo believes I may have a 6 cyl. X-member. Brent with Dirty Dingo has personally seen several installs using their sliders with no issues. However, in my case the Dirty Dingo 4x4 sliders would not work. I have offered to help him determine why they would not work in my application and we will share that information as soon as we have it. If anyone knows the difference between the 6cyl. and V8 x-members please let me know.

So, back to the new x-member from Pacific Fabrication. I will be doing a complete write up after I have installed the x-member. For now, all I can say is that the x-member arrived at my house in perfect condition. All the pieces were wrapped in corrugated cardboard. The x-member appears to be powder coated with a very nice black finish. All the bolts were quality grade 8 bolts. The welds looked very nice and the clam shell motor mounts look like a high end piece.











Once again If anyone knows the difference between the 6cyl. and V8 x-members please let me know.

[Crash_OK]

Last night I started on the wiring harness for the truck. Some wires need to be removed, some need to added, and some need to be repaired.

[mcbassin]

Whoa Mark! You are moving so fast I can't keep up with the progress. I like the new cross member. It looks like your wiring fell right into place. You have done your homework on this build. Keep the updates coming.

[mud.man.rj]

Sat here and looked at your complete build so far, very nice work and a lot of head scratching, good luck on the part you don't like, the bodywork. I'm sure it will turn out like the rest of your build. Good work.

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Saturday morning was a bit cooler than Friday afternoon…



Started out the day by bending the transmission lines, and creating the inverted flare for the line connections.







 






I modified one of the transmission mounting brackets from the 5.3L to use on the new setup.



Finally, I dirt dobbered a temporary exhaust system together.. This will work until I can get it to a muffler shop. I decided to leave the dirt on the mufflers.. I think you should always have something old from the past…





Got some pictures of it moved outside while I sweep the shop..









My PCM arrived late yesterday.. This week I will be working on building a driver’s side battery box, getting the relays ready for the fuel pump and fans. With a little luck, I might be able to fire the engine up next weekend..

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Sat here and looked at your complete build so far, very nice work and a lot of head scratching, good luck on the part you don't like, the bodywork. I'm sure it will turn out like the rest of your build. Good work.

Thanks... I hope so....

[mud.man.rj]

Looking better and better, what size exhaust are you running, lots of room for it. I have 3" on my 71 4x4, pretty tight in some places but works, need it for the Big block. Nice temp, here it is -17c on a warm day, was -36c last week for almost 3 days, rather rough. it's getting closer to spring though.

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Looking better and better, what size exhaust are you running, lots of room for it. I have 3" on my 71 4x4, pretty tight in some places but works, need it for the Big block. Nice temp, here it is -17c on a warm day, was -36c last week for almost 3 days, rather rough. it's getting closer to spring though.

2 1/4" is what is on there now.. I will go with 2 1/2" when I take it to the muffler shop... The weather here has been very mild.. It was 68 Friday...

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Whoa Mark! You are moving so fast I can't keep up with the progress. I like the new cross member. It looks like your wiring fell right into place. You have done your homework on this build. Keep the updates coming.

Thanks Mike.. I am trying to get caught up with you.. :-)

[mcmlxix]

Nice work. Lost of good and detailed information.

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Nice work. Lost of good and detailed information.

Thanks....