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Old 04-21-2011, 08:35 PM   #226
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VERY exciting morning so far for me! Got a bunch of pics from the shop! Here's some of the fuel tank being modified - they came up with a MUCH improved design that not only looks better, but holds a LOT more than the original 30 something gallons we had... I think it looks freakin' SWEET!!!
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:38 PM   #227
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And they didn't stop the redesign there either - came up with a MUCH improved way to mount the front of the tank that's really easy to remove if needed!!! Tell ya man, these guys are GREAT!!!
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:39 PM   #228
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And here's a few to show you how much better it fits in & looks compared to that original "boxy" look it had... Man I'm stoked!!!!
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:41 PM   #229
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Man I love these pics!!!! Here it is getting all the final welding & smoothing - Keven can really lay down a pretty bead!!! This tank is HUGE!!!
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:44 PM   #230
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And last but not least, my radiator FINALLY made it to the shop...... It looks fantastic too!!! Now they can at last start the mock up of the front end & get everything finalized up there!!! They'll still need to order the aluminum overflow can, but gotta see where it's gonna sit & how much room they have first.
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:49 PM   #231
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

The shop you are working with seems to know their stuff, so maybe I am just missing it, With a tank that long and that rigid are there going to be any isolators to allow flex difference in the frame and tank?
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:49 PM   #232
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

Also finally managed to finally get my front accessories all sorted out. Stayed late last night & called Scoggin-Dickey. Couldn't get a "kit" in the truck style, so we had to piece a kit together that's exactly what would'a come on the 08 HD trucks & all NEW!!! Gotta call em back tonight & pay for it, but it's a done deal!
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:54 PM   #233
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The shop you are working with seems to know their stuff, so maybe I am just missing it, With a tank that long and that rigid are there going to be any isolators to allow flex difference in the frame and tank?
FIrst off - this is a one ton frame so naturally a LOT stiffer than the half-ton versions are. Secondly, there are NO plans for this truck to be out there "flexing" on a rock climb or super-serious trail... For the most part this truck is gonna be my daily driver & most of it's off-road duty will be recreational at best. They know this going in & are building it accordingly - and yes, they are VERY good at what they do.
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:57 PM   #234
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Old 04-21-2011, 11:33 PM   #235
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

A different shot that better shows the dimples in the baffle plates they put it for strength. Almost a shame that no one will probably ever see it again...
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Old 04-22-2011, 03:29 AM   #236
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Ok, so according to WFO's math - my new tank should hold around 38 gallons of fuel when completed & installed. It's supposed to go out next week to get the inner liner applied & then we'll see what they end up going with on the outside. I kinda prefer to use a spray on style, but we'll see what's best.
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:17 AM   #237
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the fuel tank they built is amazing, great look and totally purpose built!
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:23 AM   #238
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Thats a sweet tank! I'm thinking like 50+ gallons. It's bigger than my 41!
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Old 04-22-2011, 12:07 PM   #239
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

That tank looks freaking awesome. Will it have straps under it or is the angle iron front and rear the only mount? If it's 38 gallons that's about 235 lbs plus the weight of the tank... It looks like it's ready to accept an in-tank pump?
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Old 04-22-2011, 02:08 PM   #240
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My fender badges are done & DAMN do they look freakin' AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Cannot wait to see these things on my truck - and the cab side badges I showed you earlier in the thread will compliment this one as well! Steve over at Billet Badges is the best at what he does!!!!!
These look awesome!! Build is really moving fast!
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Old 04-22-2011, 07:57 PM   #241
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That tank looks freaking awesome. Will it have straps under it or is the angle iron front and rear the only mount? If it's 38 gallons that's about 235 lbs plus the weight of the tank... It looks like it's ready to accept an in-tank pump?
I am not aware of plans for any straps. The tank is built with relatively thick sheet metal & the angle iron is 1/4", so it's pretty stout. They have built similar tanks for other rigs that see more abuse in some weekends than mine may see in it's whole life & not had issues, so I should be good.
We are using a new GM sending unit/pump assembly - the same ones used for the 2008 model HD trucks with a 6.0L engine. Mast said the stock pump should run their motor just fine. I wanted to be sure I would be able to replace all this easily later down the road if I needed to & not have to hunt for special parts that a dealership or parts store wouldn't have available.
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Old 04-22-2011, 09:35 PM   #242
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That'll be really nice. I'm a big fan of as many OEM parts as possible. I pretty much need to keep a book on mine so I can remember what the heck to order when I get to the parts counter. Yours will be 5 times more complicated!
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Old 04-22-2011, 09:54 PM   #243
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Yeah, will definitely come up with some sort of "quick reference" guide once I get all my final paperwork so when I do need to order anything down the line it won't be so complicated!!! This is another reason though that I didn't do the Cummins swap, I wanted it to stay as repairable friendly as possible while still getting better technology & fuel mileage.
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:35 PM   #244
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Well.... Initial quote from Mario came in today - >$16k OUCH!!! Kinda expected it though given the quality of his work. This also includes full media blast & epoxy primer though as well as materials & labor. Really can't put all this into the project & then "skimp out" on this phase of it I suppose... Needless to say my July dreams of completion are vanishing into thin air! Most likely I'll fly out there while I am home to see it & it'll probably still be at his shop.
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:38 PM   #245
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what kevin is working there?
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:46 PM   #246
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It's spelled Keven & he's the main fabricator/welder there at WFO. Does AWESOME work too!
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Old 04-23-2011, 01:16 AM   #247
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Yeah a CC LB is a lot of square footage of body work, but still, holy crap... I'd be scared to drive it at that point.
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Old 04-23-2011, 03:23 AM   #248
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Eh, can't be scared to drive it or else what's the point of building it... That said I will definitely be very careful where I park it & all. It's not gonna be some "show" paint job with lots of graphics - actually a pretty straight forward look. It's like you said though - it's a LOT of body to prep & get straightened out before shooting.

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Old 04-23-2011, 06:35 PM   #249
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Dang! Mind me asking what you do for a living?
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Old 04-23-2011, 07:58 PM   #250
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By trade I am a diesel mechanic, but I have been working as a contractor overseas for a few years now.
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