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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
And finally - here's a few shots of the new Mast Motorsports LY6 engine!!! Trevor said "it looks better than a new set of snow tires" -
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03-29-2011, 11:20 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
And BTW - it's gonna look a lot better with a set of headers & the factory 3-pc intake cover on it - especially if Eggie does a killer pin stripe job on the covers!!!
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03-31-2011, 10:52 PM
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Here's a few shots of the freshly powder coated rear axle. They still need to final assemble it & of course install the new Mag-Hytec cover, but it sure looks good!!!
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04-01-2011, 03:24 AM
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Clutch parts still haven't made it back from the powder coater. Hopefully tomorrow maybe - either way I'll get pics posted as soon as I get 'em. They're just going to paint my front & rear brake calipers red like I want them since it's so much trouble to tear them down for powder coat but they'll still look great behind the wheels. Still no radiator - not sure why Ron Davis is taking so long...
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04-01-2011, 08:58 PM
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Sketches for the new radiator finally arrived at the shop for final measurements & approval... So hopefully we're very close to actually getting a radiator in for this thing! Better be one sweet set-up after all these delays!
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04-01-2011, 09:56 PM
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04-02-2011, 11:35 PM
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Here's my glove box service tag for the truck.
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04-03-2011, 08:53 PM
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Mario Novelli - from Novelli Rod & Custom - is supposed to be going up to the shop sometime this week to look over my truck & see if he wants to take on the paint & body details for the project. He has a relatively small shop about 25 miles south of WFO, but they do some VERY nice work there - mostly pro-touring cars & stuff. Will keep you posted on what he says.
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04-03-2011, 10:46 PM
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I love your truck! Almost more than mine, haha. Can't wait to see it done.
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04-03-2011, 10:49 PM
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Thanks for compliments man! I can't wait to see it done too - hopefully July as planned....
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04-03-2011, 11:17 PM
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Here's a few shots of Novelli's work from other projects. He does some awesome paint & body work!!! Not looking to get too carried away on that side of the project, but do want my body panels nice & straight and well aligned before a good paint job. Not looking forward to the cost though....
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04-03-2011, 11:22 PM
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WOW, that looks nice! Man, make sure you have some good insurance when this is all said and done... Progress looks great.
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04-03-2011, 11:27 PM
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Yeah, that was one of the VERY first things I went over with my Allstate agent!!! I have to bring in the truck as well as ALL the receipts for the project & then we work up an "agreed value" policy to protect it. Probably won't cover what I paid in labor, but my main concern if I were to hit a deer or something I didn't want the thing totaled out... These trucks are fairly easy to repair body wise & the only true "custom" sheet metal work is the new gas door so should be safe.
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04-05-2011, 02:58 AM
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Here's a few shots of my rear axle being final assembled prior to installation. Yes that's a new POSI unit in there!!! Gonna look a lot better once they button it up with the new Mag-Hytec cover to match the front!
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04-05-2011, 08:21 AM
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BTW - here's what this axle looked like before any work had begun & it was sitting on the shop floor... It's out of a 2005 2500HD truck as we wanted factory disc brakes not some "bolt-on" kit. It's come a long way & has a whole new life ahead of it!
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04-05-2011, 10:52 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
A lot of people (mostly ford and dodge guys) don't like that factory GM limited slip. I have had one in my diesel 14b ff, my Yukon 10b has one, and my 91 burb 14b sf has one! The one in the Yukon functioned the best, but I have no complaints about them. They are great as long as you keep the fluid clean and serviced when needed. Also, make sure you get the GM limited slip additive from the dealership, IT IS WORTH IT! That is the diff I am using in the 14 bolt I am building.
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04-05-2011, 11:03 AM
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This one's not a factory unit although the stock 14-bolt had a posi as did the 2005 14-bolt when we bought it. This one however is an aftermarket Eaton posi. I really wanted the TrueTrac from Detroit, but it isn't available for this axle... The Eaton will perform well though - especially for what I need out of it!
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04-05-2011, 11:40 AM
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OK... the "dimples" threw me off, so I went out and looked at the one in the garage. There are some differences!
 
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04-05-2011, 09:21 PM
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A few better shots for you guys of new engine out of the plastic wrapping.
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04-05-2011, 10:26 PM
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Here's some better shots of the rear end after assembly. Should be getting installed onto the truck shortly. Looks SOOOOO much better with that new cover on it!!! Factory parking brake set-up is a WHOLE lot better than the aftermarket caliper style!
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04-05-2011, 10:43 PM
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A few new shots of the front axle area. Tie rod isn't powder coated yet, but you can see the cross-over steering arm mount on the knuckle & the front cover to match the rear!
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04-05-2011, 10:44 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Damn those are some bad ass axles!
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04-05-2011, 10:48 PM
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Thanks man! Wish I could take credit... The shop building my truck specializes in off-road trucks, so they are freakin' AWESOME at building axles!!!
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04-05-2011, 11:34 PM
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One last shot of the motor just cause I am so excited about it!
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04-06-2011, 08:02 AM
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Another pic of a little different angle that shows the whole the rear axle. Had someone on the GM Square Body forum point out that the axle ends where the backing plates & caliper mounts attach were not aligned with each other. You can see it in the first pics I posted of the rear axle laying on the shop floor after teardown & prior to powder coat. Had me even a little worried until I looked at these pics - just the way it's made & everything is aligned when all the parts are bolted up.
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