1988 Gmc crew cab build

[COS399]

What gears are you going to put in it? I had the same problem with my R30 so I put 3.55s in it.

[Arts712828]

I was thinking 3,55's or 3,04's

[Arts712828]

well getting the little stuff fixed ,Got the new exust done speedo works , trans computer hooked up just needs some fine tuning, Found that the cool looking head lights are just that cool but dont work for **** going back to sealed beam lights , I have the new wheels just need to get them polished and tires on them , should have the drop on it in the next 2 weeks, cant wait

[BigBlockBurris]

Would you mind explaining what it took to move the alternator and AC compressor?

I hope to start the same swap in the near future, and your build has been awesome to look at and go by. Would you happen to have any pics of the radiator and intercooler?

Thanks!

BBB

[Arts712828]

I went to cummins and picked up the main part , thats the water inlet is what they call it part number #3930888 it will be close to $200 for the bracket, then I had a lower water neck made, when your at cummins you will also need to get the orings 2 of them to put the bracket on , that will move the ac above the water inlet , as for the alternator I fab up the brackets out of 5/16 steel plate,
I found that the alternator needs to line up with the front of the motor , there are 2 bolt holes behind the water out let that the braket is mounted to , then made a nothere braket to suport the bottom of alternator. You will have to get a ac pump off a 95 f800 with a diesel in it for the pully to line up.
Here are some pic's of the braket youwill need , with the part for the tensoner,you will also need the fan hub from a 91.5 to 93 dodge truck to get the clearance to run a cluch fan , there is a pic of the water neck I had made too, that ran $100 machined out of 1 pice,

[Arts712828]

Well got my new to me wheels , and now they are at the polisher to make them look like new.

[Arts712828]

Got the front lowered to day , I had a rattle in the front end I thought it was the old shock but no upper a arm ball joint and bushings were shot , easy fix, and here's a pic of the front with the new wheel

[Arts712828]

Well we are ready to head to the lake tomorrow , just need to get the ac to work

[COS399]

Looks Nice.

[travlinman]

U got 4 windows that roll down...that's a/c enough lol 😀

[MTCK]

Looks awesome! Nice work. The interior really turned out clean. What's the specs on your boat?

[Arts712828]

The boat is a 88 eliminator scorpin tunnel jet , just a mild 650 hp 496 , Berkely pump stainless inpeller , inducer, loader great , runs in the 90's
Oh and it's just a lake boat

[Arts712828]

well guys after many life changes I am back here are some recent pics of the truck

[COS399]

Looks awesome. Thanks for the updates.