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OLDIRON69 · 12-05-2011, 04:45 PM

nice work..can't wait to see the engine!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-05-2011, 06:37 PM

Unfortunately, I made no progress on the engine this weekend. IDK when I'm going to get it together.

franky69c10 · 12-06-2011, 06:53 PM

what did u do about the back how much did u cut off just wanna know if u can still put a back bumper on

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-06-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

what did u do about the back how much did u cut off just wanna know if u can still put a back bumper on

I cut off about 2-2 1/2" off the rear and still have at least that much to attach a bumper to the frame with. It looks like not much in the pics, but there is enough. Most step bumpers only use 2 bolt holes any how. I'll have a custom bumper and more than likely build the hitch into it which will go under the frame and go behind the shackle hangers and tie in there as well.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2011, 12:15 AM

I managed to get my 285's mounted on my 8 lug chevy aluminum rims. I am planning on putting them on the truck tomorrow to see what they look like.

Mattman2010 · 12-07-2011, 12:20 AM

Those are cool, can't wait to see them mounted.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2011, 03:57 PM

We pulled the truck out of it's hole this morning and tried to put the new to it wheels on it. There is a little issue with the rears. It seems the chevy wheels have to small of a hub center to go on the dodge D70. So it looks like i'll be looking for a place to open that hole up a little so I can get them on. These are 285's instead of the 265's I had on there before. Here's some truck porn!

Tex_50613 · 12-07-2011, 04:09 PM

it's looking good man, and it looks like you got a skiff of that white stuff too

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2011, 04:54 PM

Thanks. Yeah kind of. It can keep staying away. I'm cool with that!

Devillusion · 12-20-2011, 01:33 AM

Looks good, not sure how I have missed this build. Any updates?

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-20-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Devillusion

Looks good, not sure how I have missed this build. Any updates?

Not really. I got the gasket kit for the engine and that's about it for progress on this one. I've been working on a o4 F-250 conversion I have to get finished up. It's eating up any spare time I have.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-30-2011, 05:10 PM

I'm going to try and get some real progress done to this truck this weekend. This morning I pulled apart the short block I'm going to use. For having 500,000 miles on it, other than the oil being super nasty, it looked great inside. Now to get all the pieces cleaned up! Going to assemble the engine tomorrow, bring the truck inside and start building an engine cross member for it. Try to see about getting the engine, trans and transfer case in the frame by end of day Tuesday!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-01-2012, 03:17 AM

Progress pics!

Cleaning the block and hard parts. Notice how black the crank was. Thanks to the PO for never changing the oil. I knew the owners of this one before and was worried because they don't take care of squat! Everything was coated and stained black! I used a case of brake clean on the block alone! We have to get one gasket in the am for the gear housing to block before I can install the cam. More progress pics tomorrow.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-02-2012, 02:43 AM

Today was a day of cleaning again! I spent 4hrs alone cleaning the cylinder head and valves. I polished some main journals on the crank, and my brother installed the front gear housing and cam. We also installed the crank. We got 2 rods and pistons in and then I had to leave. My Dad and brother finished up the rotating assembly and Nick worked on lapping valves and cleaning the nasty oil pan and bolts and stuff. More pics.

joe231 · 01-02-2012, 03:11 AM

Awesome!!!
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63chevyll · 01-02-2012, 03:44 AM

Hey cool truck and making progress. But one question, when you mean polish the crank, you mean the journals? By hand?
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-02-2012, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Awesome!!!
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 63chevyll

Hey cool truck and making progress. But one question, when you mean polish the crank, you mean the journals? By hand?
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Yep. The first and second journals had light scratches from debris ran through it. The bearings looked fine but I know this engine had mains rolled in it when the PO switched this engine to their dump truck. I'm guessing those bearings didn't look so good. I used emery cloth and cleaned up the journals until they were nice and smooth. The journals are still within minimum specs as well.

63chevyll · 01-02-2012, 11:39 AM

Hmm, I just know its Damn near impossible to get the journals 100% round and true with fingers.

Good luck, but nothing I would want to do twice.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-02-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 63chevyll

Hmm, I just know its Damn near impossible to get the journals 100% round and true with fingers.

Good luck, but nothing I would want to do twice.
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It'll be fine. It's not like I had to remove a lot. I didn't even take off .002 and I measured all the way around the journals before and after to make sure I could get it as even as possible. I've seen these cranks being polished and you can stay on them for a long time before you remove much material. All the steel in these engines is super hard.

tecky11 · 01-03-2012, 02:22 AM

awsome build cant wait to see her done

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-03-2012, 03:01 AM

Thanks Tecky11.

We made some more progress on the engine today. The long block is assembled. I have to set the valves and install the injection pump. Then I can install the new injection lines. After that we'll bring the truck in and set the engine in between the frame rails and begin building an engine cross member for it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-03-2012, 03:10 AM

Mattman2010 · 01-04-2012, 01:01 AM

Looking good man, its going to be running and driving by Friday right?

tecky11 · 01-03-2012, 03:04 AM

excelent work, your brother brought back here.

1985-GMC · 01-04-2012, 01:26 PM

Sweet man!

VE-Pumped 24V?

12-05-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB nice work..can't wait to see the engine! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

12-05-2011, 06:37 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Unfortunately, I made no progress on the engine this weekend. IDK when I'm going to get it together. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-06-2011, 06:53 PM	#3
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB what did u do about the back how much did u cut off just wanna know if u can still put a back bumper on __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

12-07-2011, 12:15 AM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I managed to get my 285's mounted on my 8 lug chevy aluminum rims. I am planning on putting them on the truck tomorrow to see what they look like. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-07-2011, 12:20 AM	#6
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Those are cool, can't wait to see them mounted. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

12-07-2011, 03:57 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB We pulled the truck out of it's hole this morning and tried to put the new to it wheels on it. There is a little issue with the rears. It seems the chevy wheels have to small of a hub center to go on the dodge D70. So it looks like i'll be looking for a place to open that hole up a little so I can get them on. These are 285's instead of the 265's I had on there before. Here's some truck porn! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-07-2011, 04:09 PM	#8
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB it's looking good man, and it looks like you got a skiff of that white stuff too __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own

12-07-2011, 04:54 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Thanks. Yeah kind of. It can keep staying away. I'm cool with that! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-20-2011, 01:33 AM	#10
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Looks good, not sure how I have missed this build. Any updates? __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

12-30-2011, 05:10 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I'm going to try and get some real progress done to this truck this weekend. This morning I pulled apart the short block I'm going to use. For having 500,000 miles on it, other than the oil being super nasty, it looked great inside. Now to get all the pieces cleaned up! Going to assemble the engine tomorrow, bring the truck inside and start building an engine cross member for it. Try to see about getting the engine, trans and transfer case in the frame by end of day Tuesday! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-01-2012, 03:17 AM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Progress pics! Cleaning the block and hard parts. Notice how black the crank was. Thanks to the PO for never changing the oil. I knew the owners of this one before and was worried because they don't take care of squat! Everything was coated and stained black! I used a case of brake clean on the block alone! We have to get one gasket in the am for the gear housing to block before I can install the cam. More progress pics tomorrow. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-02-2012, 02:43 AM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Today was a day of cleaning again! I spent 4hrs alone cleaning the cylinder head and valves. I polished some main journals on the crank, and my brother installed the front gear housing and cam. We also installed the crank. We got 2 rods and pistons in and then I had to leave. My Dad and brother finished up the rotating assembly and Nick worked on lapping valves and cleaning the nasty oil pan and bolts and stuff. More pics. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-02-2012, 03:11 AM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Awesome!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-02-2012, 03:44 AM	#16
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Hey cool truck and making progress. But one question, when you mean polish the crank, you mean the journals? By hand? Posted via Mobile Device

01-02-2012, 11:39 AM	#18
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Hmm, I just know its Damn near impossible to get the journals 100% round and true with fingers. Good luck, but nothing I would want to do twice. Posted via Mobile Device



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01-03-2012, 02:22 AM	#20
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB awsome build cant wait to see her done

01-03-2012, 03:01 AM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Thanks Tecky11. We made some more progress on the engine today. The long block is assembled. I have to set the valves and install the injection pump. Then I can install the new injection lines. After that we'll bring the truck in and set the engine in between the frame rails and begin building an engine cross member for it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-03-2012, 03:10 AM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-04-2012, 01:01 AM	#23
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Looking good man, its going to be running and driving by Friday right? __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-03-2012, 03:04 AM	#24
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB excelent work, your brother brought back here. __________________ Truck: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Engine: Caterpiller 3116 220 HP 630 tq Transmission: Eaton Fuller rt 6610 Axles: Merritor I beam front axle

01-04-2012, 01:26 PM	#25
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Sweet man! VE-Pumped 24V? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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