Project "Hulk Jr"
 

Hello guys. As some of you know I am building a truck "Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk" " which will now be a '70 K20 with a 67/68 front end and 1/2 ton running rear.

This is a new thread on the original Hulk truck....

So the story starts like this.
My son wanted a 4X4 and I told him i would not buy him one but if he could find someone to trade the 4 wheeler for it I would do it.

So what does he find..... a 68 K10 LWB 8 hours away so after a little coordination we traded the guy a 4 wheeler (Articat 500) that we never used for the dark green 68 K10 for my youngest son. He called it "the Hulk" which was the reason for the project name.
History on the truck:
I got is from the second owner and he got it from the original owner the original owner own a gravel pit at the California/Oregon border.

As I started doing homework on what was needed to rebuild the truck I figured that I did not want to tear a good truck apart to only use a few pieces for the build and get stuck with random parts. Not in a hurry I was able to locate all the parts to build a complete truck.

This thread will be on the original Hulk truck Now Named "Hulk Jr"
Its has the original 307 engine, a SM465 and Rockwell T-221. no power steering, no power brakes, 4 wheel drums. base model...

The plans are to update the running gear, braking system, add power steering and replace the front axle to get front disk brakes. The nice thing is I have most of the big parts laying around from other projects spare parts.
engine, axle, brake booster, steering box, etc. the plan is to keep stock stance
I am looking for a 700R4 and a 208/241 t-case.

I will try and post updates to this thread and not join the 2 threads.


Wish me luck!!!

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a few more pictures

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a few more pictures

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This is the motor I am going to rebuild for the 68. It can from the c10 I put the Ls in.

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This is the cluster I am going to use in the truck. Factory tach dash with a vacuum gauge. Just need to replace the bezel.

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I like this truck! plus it looks like its in great shape, super platform for a build.

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Thanks rat. I am not going to go crazy with this one more of a driver with updated parts. I got a call the sbc 350 is ready to to be picked up. I am going to try and get it this week.
Now I just need the trans and t-case

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Sweet truck great find I'm in!

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Hey Brett, this is the truck that started the other thread just went a different route, but decided to just rebuild this and make it a reliable hunting vehicle. I found a few more photos of it when the guy I bought if from worked on it... I will post them soon.

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Here are a few of what the PO did before I got it.

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last 2 I have from the PO

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This is of the '90 10 bolt front axle I rebuilt. Nothing fancy.

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Look what I picked up.... Also picked up the np208 and 700r4 from a local wrecking yard. I got the transfer case ,trans, crossmember, shifter linkage for both. Front swaybar with brackets. And 4x4 shifter. Plus a few others odds and end. 400$
Thought that wasnt bad.

Now I have to rebuild the tc and have a trans shop rebuild the trans.

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Progress!!

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I'm guessing your boy is way excited!

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He is but I think its more about getting his license...

Should I paint the motor Chevy orange or keep it black?

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1 vote for black!

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GM BB red orange

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Toss up, I like the black with black Edelbrock manifold and black carb, but i'm a chevy orange kinda guy.

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Thanks guys. I asked a friend of mine why machine shops paint most engines black. He said "it hides oil leaks". I laughed, he looked at me said "I am not kidding..." So sounds like I am going to tape it off and paint it Chevy orange.....

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So the New/old intake manifold I had was a spread bore and I think I am going to go with the Fitech injection system. I had to order a spread bore to square bore adapter. I spent 100$ this afternoon from Jeggs and rockauto for little things. Gaskets, fuel pressure regulator, thermostat, oil pan bolts, trans mounts etc. still need a thermostat housing. Plus I am sure I will need a bunch of other stuff....

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Good choice most of my builds have been chevy orange also, I've been pondering the same question myself lately. I think your engine guy is right about hiding the oil leaks (easier maintenance) its also believed that black will dissipate heat quicker.

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Here some pictures I took of the tear down of the Transfer case. Its a NP208C out of a 1986 3/4 ton Suburban with a diesel.

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I did check the chain and had to order one. Inside the transfer case smelt like it got hot. Than is why I wanted to completely rebuild it. I hope after I clean it up I don't have to replace any major components

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Of course i think Chevy orange is a great choice! Trust in your ability to not build a leaker! :)

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I agree swamp rat. Orange it is.

Anyone want to see the difference between a stretched transfer case chain and a new one???? The picture is the most the old one would bend. Versus the new one in a ball.

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Ok so transfer case is completed. Now I just have to wait for the tramnission to get back from the shop.

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BAM!!!:metal:

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Looks good, I do love chevy orange with a little bling! :metal:

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:)

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Tonight I started to put the late 90's serpentine kit I bought from a forum member a few years ago and never used. I pulled the rebuilt water pump out and it does not have a heater hose attachment. So before I mount it I need to find out what the correct water pump I need. Any ideas? Well the search begins. Pictures tomorrow

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I was able to work on the front serpentine belt system. I had to order a new pulley for the non-AC bracket as it was a little rough. Nice thing about this system is if I want to add AC I just need to remove the filler bracket and replace with the AC conpressor.

Posting from my iPhone or iPad limits me to 1 picture at a time. That is stupid.

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Pulled a few more boxes out of storage. I have these Hedman headers, the receipt read Sept 1997. I have had them longer then my 2 youngest sons. Lol.
They are for late 70' early 80's 4x4 truck as I originally bought them for my 85' k10 I used to have.

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Had to test fit the headers and the engine mounts. I think it will work fine as long as it doesn't hit the frame rails.


I think I want to move the engine forward an inch or 2. As the current HEI dizzy is very close to the firewall. Is there a problem other than driveshaft issues?

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Looking Good!!

I probably missed it are you running vortec heads on that? It looks like it has all the holes for your serp setup.

I have all the brackets and maybe all the bolts for one when I get to mine!

Just read it in your other thread vortec heads

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Thanks Nitis,


yes there a pair of ported and polished Vortec heads I did back in 1997 and never used. (house, family, kids etc. you know) with most of the stuff on this engine minus the block from 1996 or 1997.(even found the receipts)
I guess I should have listed what I had for it.
Engine stuff:
Vortec heads
Stainless steel Manley valves
High lift springs
Summit cam comp grind ( not sure the specs I will have to get the cam card)
Double roller timing chain(also had Gear drive but thought that would be a bit much, but love the sound)
Melling high volume oil pump
Performer intake Duel plane for the Vortec heads
Summit magnetic pick up HEI Dizzy.
Hedman long tube headers
Holley 650 Carb

I am sure I am missing something....

The front drive assembly I got from a board member just added the bracket to eliminate the AC compressor.
the system looks good. I just have to alter the PS pump bracket as I am using headers.

I will be posting a few more pictures

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Finished up the front accessory drive and installed spark plugs, water temp sensor and a few plugs to get it ready to install.

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I keep thinking maybe i'll do this some day.

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Nice, is that a chrome pan as well?

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Yes I tried not to buy anything I already had. Hope the chrome will not rust out fast.