72 k20 project

[chosn 1]

Finally had some free time to surf some threads and happened on yours and I gotta say you got mad skills! And a sweet project as well!

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Very nice . Going to be ashame to get it dirty . But I guess if was meant to be a show truck then all the cool hd over kill would be for not . Keep up the great work . I was long overdue for some pics . Thanks for getting me my fix .

Thanks! It's definitely not a show truck, but it'll go to some shows. probably dirty. Haha

Originally Posted by Chevy_mud_truck

its a 256 multi process. its a plasma as well, but i havent set that up. basically the same machine though.


I don't remember that one being able when a pick my 250ex up or id probably got that one man you're fab work is outstanding I hope mine turns out half as nice and well built when I'm done I've got the sheet metal and steal down pretty good but man aluminum is kicking my butt

Thanks!
Aluminum is a bit trickier to get a handle on for sure. The more you do the easier it gets

Originally Posted by COS399

Excellent work as usual.

When should I drop off my International?

Thanks! I wish I had the ceiling height to build that thing. It would be awesome.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

So called friends have some great ideas I'd say. It looks great. I didn't realize you had to raise the bag for the 35's. That is a nice spacer for sure.

Thanks, and I guess the idea was a decent one. Haha. I needed the height fit the bigger tires, just wanted to keep the bag in it's middle zone.

Originally Posted by chosn 1

Finally had some free time to surf some threads and happened on yours and I gotta say you got mad skills! And a sweet project as well!

Thank you sir!

I got these fancy things the other day...

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

I got these fancy things the other day...

From where did you procure such an item?

[ryanroo]

Thanks!
Gsi machine and fab is the outfit

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

Thanks!
Gsi machine and fab is the outfit

Sweet... they come in black anodized...

http://www.gsimfab.com/billet-parts_8_4257.html

[notchbackgta]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

I NEED these, I hate chrome....

[Dieselwrencher]

Those handles are sweet! Thanks for finding them. :LOL:

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

I NEED these, I hate chrome....

I caught wind of these when they were in final prototype stage. I called that day and ordered them. my first question was, are you having them polished? Thankfully no. The surfacing work on the cnc is very impressive and gives it a nice bright but not shiny color. I love them.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Those handles are sweet! Thanks for finding them. :LOL:

You betcha.

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Sweet... they come in black anodized...

I mentioned how I thought that would be killer when I talked to them. I'm glad they ended up offering that. I'd love to have a set anodized before the pocket was milled in handle, then mill that in raw. I have plans to own more of these... Haha. the colors you can choose from for custom anodizing are pretty vast.

[DeadheadNM]

Those handles are a very nice touch Ryan. Look great.

[msgross]

do they need to be coated, being raw aluminum?

[notchbackgta]

I hope they'll sell me 3, for my Suburban

[COS399]

Ryan, hope all is well. I noticed you haven't posted any progress posts in a while.

[6BT 56]

Yes I hope all is good as well. Canada needs its fix of ryanroo fab wizardry as well. Altho I'm in Guatemala as I write this but I still need a fix ......

[ryanroo]

Sorry fellas, I didn't realize that it had been so long. Everything is good here and I appreciate the thoughts. My wife is a pretty specialized RN and travels for work. She was able to take a contract locally so it's been easy not to get on the computer as much when we are usually doing things together. I'll post up some pics soon I promise!

[jbclassix]

glad to hear all is well. what part of SW CO are you in again? We have family close to Dove Creek and have been back and forth a lit since we've been back.

[Billhilly]

Yes we were getting worried... Good to hear things are going well for you both.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Those handles are a very nice touch Ryan. Look great.

Thanks Pete!

Originally Posted by msgross

do they need to be coated, being raw aluminum?

It probably wouldnt be a bad thing. especially depending on where in the world you may be. here i am less worried, but i may drop them off with a paint guy and have a few layers of clear put on them just to assure they stay fresh.

Originally Posted by jbclassix

glad to hear all is well. what part of SW CO are you in again? We have family close to Dove Creek and have been back and forth a lit since we've been back.

Thanks! We live just east of durango. i would assume you are coming over to junction on i70 and down when you drive?

Originally Posted by Billhilly

Yes we were getting worried... Good to hear things are going well for you both.

Thanks! i was actually just telling Lauren about your truck the other day. she was telling me about opportunities in N.Z. i had to tell her about the other cool old chevy that i knew about. haha. i told her i wasnt sure mine would be accepted for operation on the roads over there...

anyhow, i will proceed with some pics

The diff cover was waiting on tabs last i posted. here is the process for that

4140 insert and a pocketed hole in 6061 for the tab







with the cover welded and all mounted up.



the tie rod clamp

[ryanroo]

i decided to rebuild the alternator mount. it had the stock cummins upper mount and an adapter plate i made to space it up a bit. i wanted something one piece.







part of the motivation for that was the need for air inlet tubing support. i made a bracket down low and a support rod off of the alt mount for the top. now the compressor snout wont be supporting the weight.





next was oil lines. i used a strait and a 90* #10 ORB adapter to get out of the oil cooler housing.





the #10 lines split into #8s and go to the dual filters in parallel. they are not tied down in the pics, i built them and hid them on the shelf so they are not in the way for now.

[ryanroo]

i also had some clutch pedal things to address. i located the master and mocked up the pedal a while back, but decided to change it up for a better pedal feel and all that.


i guess i didnt take any pics of the firewall bracket for the master. so here is the start of the pedal mod.





the Valair 3rd gen hydros come with this little rod end on the push rod. the tabs are its future









i am also stretching the line between master and slave to far for reliable long term operation, so i picked up a few of these adapters for the pivot ends they use. i will build the line when i pull the bracket off the firewall for paint.



i also have the brake pedal and push rod rigged up but have a few more things to do to call to it paint ready.

[ryanroo]

I also finally dragged the welder over and welded the rear shock mounts. i should get some limit straps soon for the rear. once i have them i can mount the tabs and paint all this.

weld pics....





i also sketched this flare press tool and had a buddy burn it out on the cnc. the punch is 4140





it makes a 37* tube flare on 1" .065" wall SS sanitary tube.



all made up and threaded on a #16 adapter. i have a cart-full of sanitary ells and some more tube to make up what will end up being the oil pick up tube, when i get to there...

[ryanroo]

Annnnd, recently i made up all the power steering hose between the filter cooler and res. still need to make all the pressure hose.

[COS399]

Ryan,

Thanks for the updates. Very nice work as usual. Do you need an apprentice?

[6BT 56]

You were trying to make a event in Augst weren't you? Going to make it ? And yes as always , great work . But I bet you allready knew that . Lol

[1985-GMC]

Here you go again making us all look bad, haha nice job as always!

[burnitg]

Beautiful work Ryan!