79 K20 Custom Deluxe - Goldy LS1

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Looking good! Awesome videos!

You mentioned possibly capping off the vent line that goes to the charcoal canister. For what it’s worth, I did that and had an issue with the truck dying occasionally. It would start right back up. I think it was some kind of vapor lock issue. After I hooked up the vent line it stopped happening. I’m running the stock TBI. Just a word of warning on that. I’m still not 100% sure if that’s what the problem was.

Thanks! I plan on running a vented gas cap. I haven't had issues with the K10, but I'll have to keep it in mind.

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Why would you willingly put the fuel filler on the wrong side? A couple of my vehicles have it over there and it is a pain. The majority of vehicles on the road have them on the drivers' side. The auto makers really should get together and standardize that.

For me it didn't matter what side it was on, because I'll have to modify the bed / fill anyways. Mostly it was how it clocked the fuel pump module line output.

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by whitels1

For me it didn't matter what side it was on, because I'll have to modify the bed / fill anyways. Mostly it was how it clocked the fuel pump module line output.

Maybe it is just a small town problem for me. I live in a town with two gas stations and there is often a line. It really screws things up when your filler is on the "wrong" side.

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Maybe it is just a small town problem for me. I live in a town with two gas stations and there is often a line. It really screws things up when your filler is on the "wrong" side.

Copy that! It's never really been an issue so I didn't think much about it.

[whitels1]

Brake line time on Goldy! I'm really digging this brake line kit from S.U.R.&.R it made it easy to do the brake lines, and had all the fittings necessary. I went a bit further by going with an adapter at the front port of the master which reduced the 1/4" 9/16 -18 to 3/16" 3/8 -24. It probably would have sealed without the reducer but I got one anyways. I'm going to run the same one at the back of the proportion valve.

Link to kit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/urr-br-ez316

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[daddyjeep]

Is the brake line that Ni Cop stuff? I have heard that it is really nice to work with.

[Greenlee]

Nice job on the brake lines! That flexible line looks like the way to go if I ever have to do something like this.

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Is the brake line that Ni Cop stuff? I have heard that it is really nice to work with.

It nice, if you make a bend the wrong way, just bend it back. The line in the kit was thick and it would be hard to kink!

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Nice job on the brake lines! That flexible line looks like the way to go if I ever have to do something like this.

Thanks brother! I probably could have used most of the old stuff, since it looked ok, but figured with the age I might as well.

[COS399]

You made it look easy to work with. I like the new Live chat format and my only comment is that you get too far from your microphone at times. keep up the good work.

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by COS399

You made it look easy to work with. I like the new Live chat format and my only comment is that you get too far from your microphone at times. keep up the good work.

Thank you sir, and thanks for watching. After the last one it bugged me how quiet I was, I will correct it!

[whitels1]

Well, I suppose it's time for an update! I took a little break from the truck, and then got back on it hard, because the weather was nice, and I didn't want to wait till it was 110 outside. The goal was to get it running and driving and then worry about cosmetic stuff. So I pushed hard on it, finished the brake / fuel lines, interior, engine wiring etc. Drove around for a bit and then installed vintage air. She was a bit sluggish with TH400 and stock converter so I decided to throw a Hughes 2500 in there and wow, then I got it tuned and she is woke for sure. Here are a few videos of the progress.

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[Greenlee]

Goldy turned out great! The videos are awesome as usual. I’m glad you made it a tow rig. It looks too clean for a rock crawler! Do you still have the white flatbed for towing?

I’m interested in how you like the LS with the TH400. I have the same transmission. Maybe some day I’ll do an LS swap!

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Goldy turned out great! The videos are awesome as usual. I’m glad you made it a tow rig. It looks too clean for a rock crawler! Do you still have the white flatbed for towing?

I’m interested in how you like the LS with the TH400. I have the same transmission. Maybe some day I’ll do an LS swap!

Thanks brother! I do have the flat bed, but it's just sitting around. I don't mind the TH400, I can roll 70-75 with no problems. In fact I've never had overdrive with one of my swaps.

[drmatera]

sub'd. I've been watching your youtube videos now for a couple of months. Just came across this post.

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by drmatera

sub'd. I've been watching your youtube videos now for a couple of months. Just came across this post.

Awesome, thanks brother!

[whitels1]

Can't believe the paint actually buffed out!

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[COS399]

Great work Dave! Thanks for another great video and sharing it with us.

[Zoomad75]

I didn't realize you were on here Dave. Good to see it towed the jeep well! Might look cooler if it was towing the K10 Crawler, but I'll give you a pass. Wheeling is wheeling. It's just cooler in a squarebody!

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by COS399

Great work Dave! Thanks for another great video and sharing it with us.

Thanks brother!

Originally Posted by Zoomad75

I didn't realize you were on here Dave. Good to see it towed the jeep well! Might look cooler if it was towing the K10 Crawler, but I'll give you a pass. Wheeling is wheeling. It's just cooler in a squarebody!

I'm everywhere Jeep wheels better!

[whitels1]

I got Goldy, wired up with a brake control, and charge line, borrowed my buddies trailer and hit the road. I was very happy with the way the K20 handled towing the Jeep.

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[drmatera]

whitels1, Did you keep the original TH400 when swapping to the LS engine? If the 305 in my '81 K10 is no good I'm thinking of dropping a 5.3 in there but don't want to disturb the transmission/transfer case and driveshafts.

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by drmatera

whitels1, Did you keep the original TH400 when swapping to the LS engine? If the 305 in my '81 K10 is no good I'm thinking of dropping a 5.3 in there but don't want to disturb the transmission/transfer case and driveshafts.

It's not the original, but you should be able to drop in an LS without moving any of that stuff.

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by whitels1

I got Goldy, wired up with a brake control, and charge line, borrowed my buddies trailer and hit the road. I was very happy with the way the K20 handled towing the Jeep.

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Sweet video! Looks like your boy had a good time! Not many people have a tow vehicle that’s 40 years older than their rock crawler. You still got the k10 crawler?

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Sweet video! Looks like your boy had a good time! Not many people have a tow vehicle that’s 40 years older than their rock crawler. You still got the k10 crawler?

Thanks Greenlee, the boy loves the old truck, and crawling around in the Jeep, I wish we could do it more! I love to do things backwards, if you didn't know I still have the K10, I told the boy it's his and when I feel like he is ready we will start building on it, we have lots to do so he can learn along the way. I gotta teach him right so he can work on my stuff when I'm old and tired!

[whitels1]

Making some progress on sound deadening, used a product called Noico, decent price and worked well. I talk about it a bunch in the video, but they recommend to use Noico closed cell foam over top, and wow is it making a difference and keeping things cooler in the cab.

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[drmatera]

I watched the sound deadening videos and will be going that route for sure.. Thanks for all the good content.