1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Thank you.

Sorry, I spaced it off today. I will check it out tomorrow.

[Dieselwrencher]

I'm putting this here for my reference later.

http://www.hgmelectronics.com/produc...s/csm-chrysler

[Spray-Bomb]

Will you post a part number for the A/C bracket

[1972RedNeck]

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Will you post a part number for the A/C bracket

3930888

I run a Sanden 4474 compressor as it is about the only one with outlets that wouldn't interfere with the stock oil filter.

[Spray-Bomb]

Thanks

[Dieselwrencher]

72redneck, thanks for the sanden part number. I might have to switch over to this style on this truck. I'll have to see wgen I get to that point.

[ryanroo]

i have that one bookmarked. its the best version of the 4474 that i could find to clear the obstacles on mine

[mx289]

How's it going over here Ryan ?

[Dieselwrencher]

Not much to report on it. I switched to working on finishing some stuff on the inside of my south bay, and never got back on it. Things have changed again, and I'm not sure when I'll get back on this one.

[Dieselwrencher]

I guess I can go ahead and report on some parts and progress I did make a couple months ago on it before I stopped working on it again. I had a hard time trying to figure out how I was going to add extra gauges without them looking dumb or being too hard to see. So I purchased a dakota Digital VHX cluster. I also got enough modules and sensors to do 2 boost gauges, a pyro, trans temp, and an extra temp box that may go in the rear diff. Then I got polished finned aluminum diff covers, a viair 480c compressor, and a rather stupid large trans cooler. I also started restoring a grill shell for it. I started by removing the clear anodizing, then straightening out any dents, and sanding the shell. It still isn't finished. I also modified a grill emblem because I wanted something different.

[jbclassix]

I wouldn't mind seeing the trans cooler and the other gauge stuff. On my Scout (TF727) I ran the trans fluid through the stock condenser. Worked awesome. I am working on a swap involving an A518 and the 3 factory coolers seem like they can be simplified, but will it be effective.

[watahyahknow]

transcooler never can be too large
where you going to put it ?
vertical behind the cab in the bed with an electric fan might be a good spot for it , out of the way of dirt the radiator for the motor and intercooler
small box around it should protect it from stuff rolling around inside the bed
if theres enough room you could mount the fan through the bed from the inside and the rad between the cab and bed might make routing the hoses eazier

[gerfunken]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I'm putting this here for my reference later.

http://www.hgmelectronics.com/produc...s/csm-chrysler

Letting you know, that after weighing the options, this will be going into my truck this weekend. Direct hook-ups to all of the residual pieces that I had on the donor engine. I'll let you know how it works out. The one down side that I see so far is that mounting options are extremely limited, until I figure something out. Even though the display/controller is relatively small, all of the cables come straight out of the side.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

I wouldn't mind seeing the trans cooler and the other gauge stuff. On my Scout (TF727) I ran the trans fluid through the stock condenser. Worked awesome. I am working on a swap involving an A518 and the 3 factory coolers seem like they can be simplified, but will it be effective.

I'll post a pic of the cooler here in a few. I'll have to get pics of the other gauge stuff tomorrow.

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

transcooler never can be too large
where you going to put it ?
vertical behind the cab in the bed with an electric fan might be a good spot for it , out of the way of dirt the radiator for the motor and intercooler
small box around it should protect it from stuff rolling around inside the bed
if theres enough room you could mount the fan through the bed from the inside and the rad between the cab and bed might make routing the hoses eazier

We'll see what you say about too large once you see it. It's dumb big. I don't know where I will put it just yet. In the bed is an option, although I'd like to keep it out of there. Behind the grill is more than likely out. It might go in front of my gooseneck hitch under the bed. It will have an electric fan that will be thermostatically controlled. I'm wondering if it'll even need the fan though.

Originally Posted by gerfunken

Letting you know, that after weighing the options, this will be going into my truck this weekend. Direct hook-ups to all of the residual pieces that I had on the donor engine. I'll let you know how it works out. The one down side that I see so far is that mounting options are extremely limited, until I figure something out. Even though the display/controller is relatively small, all of the cables come straight out of the side.

Good deal. I've heard they're working great. I'd like to get 3 of these someday for my vehicles with RH's in them. Slowly but surely.

[Dieselwrencher]

Here's the trans cooler. It's basically 2 giant cores looped together.

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I'm putting this here for my reference later.

http://www.hgmelectronics.com/produc...s/csm-chrysler

darngonnit they dont make the cheap version for the 4l80e

[notchbackgta]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I also modified a grill emblem because I wanted something different.

Is that Vinyl or sheet? I may have to do that on mine. I forgot I have a couple of sheets that I bought to do the cluster in my Camaro

[ryanroo]

Dakota digital, eh? I like that idea... Haha. I dig that front emblem too. I generally don't like CF but the tasteful yet small touches like that are cool. It goes well with the Halloween paint! Now quit slacking and build a truck!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Is that Vinyl or sheet? I may have to do that on mine. I forgot I have a couple of sheets that I bought to do the cluster in my Camaro

It's a sheet with a sticky backing like a vinyl decal would be. I figured I'd give it a shot. I am contemplating doing the glove box door and gauge bezel in it too but don't want to over do it.

Originally Posted by ryanroo

Dakota digital, eh? I like that idea... Haha. I dig that front emblem too. I generally don't like CF but the tasteful yet small touches like that are cool. It goes well with the Halloween paint! Now quit slacking and build a truck!

I'm afraid I'll be slacking on this one for a little while any way.

[Dieselwrencher]

Here are some more pics of the parts collection I've been building up for it. I was trying to get all the little and big stuff knocked off so I can finish it and drive it and maybe be done? Is that possible?

Seat belts.

[notchbackgta]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's a sheet with a sticky backing like a vinyl decal would be. I figured I'd give it a shot. I am contemplating doing the glove box door and gauge bezel in it too but don't want to over do it.

It looks pretty awesome. Can you take another picture from a little further away and not at an upward angle?

I don't know how the glovebox door would be if you did the whole insert, but it would go well with the gauge cluster. I LOVE Carbon Fiber and have been trying to figure out which VHX gauges I want to get. I like the CF, but I am not so thrilled about the blue and red backlighting they offer. I really like how the white backlighting is though, but they don't have any pictures on their website with the CF in white backlight

And holy crap you spent a t with all those modules with the gauges. I have been thinking about the GPS speedo with compass and temp, but I don't know if it is worth the extra 3 bills. I may just have to wait until I do the diesel and wire in other modules then.

And P.S. I have CF valve covers and the air cleaner top on the BBC in the 69 C10, you can't have too much CF, lol

[Dieselwrencher]

I only have this other pic of the emblem right now.



I really considered the GPS speedo, but I think I will go with the integrated cruise before I do that. And yeah, the cost will gag a horse doing these gauges. I just hope I'm happy with it when it's done.

[notchbackgta]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I only have this other pic of the emblem right now.



I really considered the GPS speedo, but I think I will go with the integrated cruise before I do that. And yeah, the cost will gag a horse doing these gauges. I just hope I'm happy with it when it's done.

That's awesome and will save me $45 from buying a repro emblem, lol. I will have to do that on both the Burb and the truck

[mx289]

Nice new parts.
I like the gauges.Very nice.

At least when you jump back working on it,you won't be waiting on parts !

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mx289

Nice new parts.
I like the gauges.Very nice.

At least when you jump back working on it,you won't be waiting on parts !

The sad thing is there's stil more I'd like to do to it and need to get for it. I swear it never ends.