67 C-30 Dually pickup build.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by 72freak

Welcome back!

Thanks David!

Originally Posted by tcb-1

Yes! Been worrying about ya.

Looks like your been hard at work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Lord, that turbo whine is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Is that a water injector aiming into turbo inlet?

Thanks as well Doug! No, that's the CDR valve, which serves the same purpose as PCV for a gas engine. Water injection would be nice though! I'm planning on intercooling later.

[samwise68]

Welcome back man! It's been lonely here without ya. Glad to see you're back and making progress on both your dually and the Camaro. Absolutely *****in'.

-Sam.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by samwise68

Welcome back man! It's been lonely here without ya. Glad to see you're back and making progress on both your dually and the Camaro. Absolutely *****in'.

-Sam.

Thanks Sam! I looked back and saw that you are still driving the green beast daily, and also saw that you had got yourself a deuce. The red and white 2 tone will look great. I love Chevy II's and I can't wait to see your progress on it.

[samwise68]

Thanks! I sure am still driving that green meanie. She's gettin' tired, but still keeps goin'.

And my little II should be fun when all is said and done. As soon as all the rust is fixed it'll be simple. Haha, where have we heard that before...

I'll be sure to post an update soon in my build in Alternate Tinkerings, I've been at it again. Thanks for keepin' tabs on me.

-Sam.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by samwise68

Thanks! I sure am still driving that green meanie. She's gettin' tired, but still keeps goin'.

And my little II should be fun when all is said and done. As soon as all the rust is fixed it'll be simple. Haha, where have we heard that before...

I'll be sure to post an update soon in my build in Alternate Tinkerings, I've been at it again. Thanks for keepin' tabs on me.

-Sam.

My Camaro has a few small holes in the trunkpan and a little rust in the lower quarters, and I've been belly-aching about that! I still have to commend you guys up North, because I would run in fear of that kind of rust, but you seem to be cutting it out and making it better that ever.

[djw32]

Good to see you back on the board.

Are you using the stock fuel system? If not, what size fuel lines did you change over to?

That is one sweet setup!

[nuke1]

Nice to have you back, now lets see some more progress! BTW, i dig the camaro, wish i had one, but the ones I am working on are not mine

[72freak]

Cruise on up this weekenf for the BBQ/mini meet.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by djw32

Good to see you back on the board.

Are you using the stock fuel system? If not, what size fuel lines did you change over to?

That is one sweet setup!

Thanks! I'm using a sending unit from a '69 Big block truck with a 3/8" fuel line, and I am going to run a 1/4" back to the tank.

Originally Posted by nuke1

Nice to have you back, now lets see some more progress! BTW, i dig the camaro, wish i had one, but the ones I am working on are not mine

Thanks!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by 72freak

Cruise on up this weekenf for the BBQ/mini meet.

When and where is it?

[72freak]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

When and where is it?

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=381784

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by 72freak

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=381784

Thanks for the link David. I wish I had seen it sooner, and I could have brought on the blue bomb up there, but I'll probably have to work Saturday.

[67_C-30]

I wired the glowplug harness and solenoid today, and started working on the radiator support. I am going to have modify a battery box for the driver's battery and I am going to go ahead and put cut outs in it for an intercooler because I know it will end with one. I ratchet strapped the (redneck, I know) and moved it on it's own power for the first time. I could let out of the clutch at idle speed in 1st or 2nd gear with the NP435, and it would take right off. It seems like it is going to be very strong. My modified Z bar with the rod ends really works smooth. It feels more like a hyd clutch than an old manual one. I pulled a power steering box off of a parts truck tonight and I going to start working on the hydraboost brakes and power steering this weekend.

[Spray-Bomb]

Hurry up !!!

Cant wait to see it done

[djw32]

Sorry to ask a question that I know has already been asked, but...

Did you use small block chevy harmonic balance bolts and washers with your big block towers? If not, what did you use?

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by djw32

Sorry to ask a question that I know has already been asked, but...

Did you use small block chevy harmonic balance bolts and washers with your big block towers? If not, what did you use?

No, I bought some Grade 8 3/8" bolts and used (2) 1.5" diameter 1/8" thick washers per each mount. A SBC harmonic balancer washer would probably work great though.

[djw32]

Do you remember how long the 3/8 inch bolt is?

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by djw32

Do you remember how long the 3/8 inch bolt is?

I think they were 1 1/4" long, IIRC. I wanted as much thread holding as possible.

[bigguy69]

need more pics!!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by bigguy69

need more pics!!

Well, I got the fuel lines hooked up and I got the accelerator pedal and cable installed. (Putter's accelerator rod to accelerator cable pedal swap FAQ thread was a life saver here! Big thanks!) I snapped a few shots of the cable. I wish I could find a cable with a preformed 90 in it down to the IP, but this is the way the early factory diesel trucks were, so I guess it will work. I may look into a Lokar braided cable eventually. They are more flexible, and it would look better.

PS: I have got to get a new camera! I do';t know what has happened to thing!!

[67_C-30]

I got a call from uncle with some great news. He found me a nice pair of 67 stepside fenders. The final piece to the puzzle! I'm going to pick them up ASAP.

[CE20934]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

PS: I have got to get a new camera! I don't know what has happened to thing!!

It reminds me of the fuzzy shots used for women in the original Star Trek. I have no idea how you'd get rid of it though.

That engine is looking great.

[DBear]

what fuel tank are you using....I am putting a 6.2 in my 71 burb, and I am trying to figure the fuel system out. Can I use my existing blazer/burb style tank, and if so, what sending unit would I use to accommodate a return fuel line?

[DBear]

Another question....the BBC motor mounts you used, are they available at the parts house? I see some have called them towers....are they the same thing. I am thinking you mean the motor mounts that mount on the front 2 sides of the block. I guess I am full of dumb questions....but i come by it honestly. thanks, and btw, your build keeps me inspired.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by DBear

what fuel tank are you using....I am putting a 6.2 in my 71 burb, and I am trying to figure the fuel system out. Can I use my existing blazer/burb style tank, and if so, what sending unit would I use to accommodate a return fuel line?

Originally Posted by DBear

Another question....the BBC motor mounts you used, are they available at the parts house? I see some have called them towers....are they the same thing. I am thinking you mean the motor mounts that mount on the front 2 sides of the block. I guess I am full of dumb questions....but i come by it honestly. thanks, and btw, your build keeps me inspired.

Thanks!

I'm using the original in-cab tank with a sending unit from a '71 - '72 model truck that has the return line. I'm assuming that's all you'd need for your Suburban as well.

On the mounts, I'm talking about the towers that mount to the frame. You can use SBC motor mounts, but you have to get BBC towers.