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Gregski 02-20-2016 04:47 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty - Dash Cover
 
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and here she is all installed and put together - got her a little dusty whilst installing it, but you git the idear

flashed 02-20-2016 05:00 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
I think it turned out very well ,looks great .

lkfldredneck 02-20-2016 05:08 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
Looks good Greg! I wish mine had factory Tach :( And i dont really want to go the length you did to put a factory tach in.. haha

Gregski 02-20-2016 06:53 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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Originally Posted by lkfldredneck (Post 7493129)
Looks good Greg! I wish mine had factory Tach :( And i dont really want to go the length you did to put a factory tach in.. haha

thanks, if we are talking about your 1985 GMC K15 than you already have a volt meter and a electronic oil pressure gauge I assume, so you would only be getting a tach out of a cluster swap, where as in my case I got all three, upgraded from an Amp meter to a Volt meter, from a mechanical oil pressure gauge to an electronic, and from no tach to a tach, so I get why you wouldn't wanna, but in my case it made sense / worked out

now back to reading your Spruce Moose thread

Gregski 02-20-2016 06:57 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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alright boys, so we've installed the dash cover and the new speedo and tach, so how do the new gauges work? what RPMs is the truck idling at now? what about at 60 MPH whats the cruisin RPMs? etc, etc?

well if you had to ask than clearly you have not worked on a 40 year ol' truck, ha ha - cause she won't even start now, won't even turn over, no click, no clack, no pluck, no nothin' my gray hair wisdom tells me the new battery be kaput for some odd reason, go figure fellow truckodians, such is the way of the ninja warrior

we got no reading off the battery, nothin', so we put her on the ol' charge box and wait - might could take the battery to AutoZone for a test or super charge there later on

lkfldredneck 02-20-2016 07:56 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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Originally Posted by Gregski (Post 7493242)
thanks, if we are talking about your 1985 GMC K15 than you already have a volt meter and a electronic oil pressure gauge I assume, so you would only be getting a tach out of a cluster swap, where as in my case I got all three, upgraded from an Amp meter to a Volt meter, from a mechanical oil pressure gauge to an electronic, and from no tach to a tach, so I get why you wouldn't wanna, but in my case it made sense / worked out

now back to reading your Spruce Moose thread

Yea in your case it made sense. I think i might have to get a big bulky autometer tach and make it look like a 90s wannabe drag truck hahaha

Gregski 02-25-2016 09:16 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty - Nylon Nuts
 
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just wanted to give you a quick update on the truck today, today was a good day, I found replacements for these nylon nuts that go under the dash, my old ones were crusty and brittle, NAPA came through for us, 16 for only $5 bucks, USA, USA, USA!!!

Gregski 02-25-2016 09:29 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty MPH and RPM
 
Even more better, O'Reillys replaced my 1 year old battery with a brand new one, so I was able to start and test drive the truck today. The new speedo works, and the new tach works as well.

Here are some numbers for you all.

Idles @ 900 RPM (kinda high but that's by the book, will need adjustment) old Tach idled at @ 1200

with 235/75 R15 tires I get this:

35 MPH @ 1500 RPM

50 MPH @ 2000 RPM

60 MPH @ 2500 RPM


then I ran out of runway, lol

D13 02-26-2016 02:03 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
Ah, Gregski, yer an insperatin to weuns. I wish I had half your energy. Not to mention yur weather (he sais looking at yesterday's 8" of snow)

BTW I'm not actually iliterate but I am kind of a redneck.

68Timber 02-26-2016 02:23 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty MPH and RPM
 
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Originally Posted by Gregski (Post 7499591)
Even more better, O'Reillys replaced my 1 year old battery with a brand new one, so I was able to start and test drive the truck today. The new speedo works, and the new tach works as well.

Here are some numbers for you all.

Idles @ 900 RPM (kinda high but that's by the book, will need adjustment) old Tach idled at @ 1200

with 235/75 R15 tires I get this:

35 MPH @ 1500 RPM

50 MPH @ 2000 RPM

60 MPH @ 2500 RPM


then I ran out of runway, lol

That's odd. Do you know your gear ratio? Plugging those numbers HERE says you have 3.58 gears, pretty much between 3.40 and 3.73.

Gregski 02-26-2016 02:49 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty MPH and RPM
 
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Originally Posted by 68Timber (Post 7500399)
That's odd. Do you know your gear ratio? Plugging those numbers HERE says you have 3.58 gears, pretty much between 3.40 and 3.73.

I thought I read somewhere that there was an option for 3.54 which I think I may have, at some point I will just crack the punkin open and look for myself.

hatzie 02-26-2016 04:18 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
I probably asked this already... Do you have the SPID label or even better was the build sheet still in the seat springs?
The axle ratio RPO usually starts with G
According to page 23 of this document from the GM Heritage Ctr.
C10 chassis...
GT4 3.73:1 was standard with the LD4 250 I6
HE4 3.40:1 was standard with the LF5 & LS9 350 except the LS9 with the M40 TH400.
HE3 3.07:1 was standard with the LS9 350-w-M40 & the LF8 454

Gregski 02-26-2016 05:28 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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Originally Posted by hatzie (Post 7500510)
Do you have the SPID label or even better was the build sheet still in the seat springs?

I did not see anything related on the SPID plus lots could have happened in 40 a years

Junqueboi 02-26-2016 06:07 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
Oh wow, that build sheet is SO close..... I see two of the three digits of the rear axle RPO code... HEx where "X" is the missing number. It's in the second column of RPO codes on the build sheet. There's a chance that missing piece is laying on the floor somewhere...maybe you could match it up.

hatzie 02-26-2016 09:04 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
Only on the SPID if it's optional equipment. If it's not on the SPID then it shipped with the standard axle ratio. LS9 with a gearbox other than the TH400... HE4 3.40:1

So close to having the build sheet too... At least you have some of it.

Gregski 02-27-2016 03:43 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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T r u c k !

flashed 02-27-2016 09:18 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
And some say you cant haul anything with a short bed ,and it looks good doing it too.

Gregski 02-27-2016 11:19 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty - Work Benches
 
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Originally Posted by flashed (Post 7501830)
And some say you cant haul anything with a short bed ,and it looks good doing it too.

Thanks, gonna make two of these tall work benches out of it in preparation for March Madness. Nice and tall, 42"

Gregski 02-27-2016 11:22 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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You Know What Time It Is !!!

picked up this engine hoist and engine stand from Pontiac Mike, March Madness is around the corner

Gregski 02-27-2016 11:27 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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going to finally replace my rusted radiator support, mine has lost about 18 inches from the bottom under the battery section, picked up this one from Pick N Pull a few months ago, it only has surface rust, having this piece out will sure make pulling the engine out easier

flashed 02-27-2016 11:28 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
What is this March Madness you speak of ,something sports related I guess .

Gregski 02-28-2016 12:42 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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Originally Posted by flashed (Post 7501975)
What is this March Madness you speak of ,something sports related I guess .

MARCH MADNESS is where The Greg takes on a massive truck project or a series of projects. Here's a taste of what he plans on doing next month.

1. Engine Performance Top End Swap

2. Overdrive Manual Transmission Swap

3. Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust Upgrade

4. Fix / Eliminate Massive Oil Leak

5. Relocated Alternator To Mid Engine

6. Rusty Radiator Support Swap


daddyjeep 02-28-2016 12:54 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
March Madness sounds like a good time.

flashed 02-28-2016 02:04 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
My March Madness will involve some of that .

Gregski 02-28-2016 02:17 PM

Re: Restoring Rusty
 
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Originally Posted by flashed (Post 7502510)
My March Madness will involve some of that .

Sweet, so I'll represent the West and you represent the South, and if two more guys join we'll have our very own tournament bracket NCAA basketball style, LOL


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