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69sinker · 10-24-2013, 09:07 PM

I'm in for this build. Looking great!

Wasted Income · 10-29-2013, 03:33 PM

Little more progress on the engine. Has a full 05 LS6 top end, including the cam, springs, 243 heads, and super light hollow/sodium filled valves.

Rolled the chassis outside for some photos before 1) It gets cruddy outside 2) The body starts going back on.

swamp rat · 10-29-2013, 06:42 PM

Super nice on all accounts, including the shop, the grass, the area with no real close neighbors ect..

Wasted Income · 10-29-2013, 10:32 PM

Thanks man, I'm definitely blessed.

y5mgisi · 10-29-2013, 10:37 PM

Looks perfect!

Sir Fisher · 10-30-2013, 08:13 PM

Nice build!!!

Wasted Income · 11-04-2013, 10:46 AM

Got the engine all buttoned up. Gotta finish up the transmission and transfer case next so I can drop it all in the chassis.

I decided to go with a 1990 K/5 Blazer fuel tank...for a couple reasons. 1) It has a 31 gallon capacity, and since it's a lifted longbed, the extra size of the tank is a non-issue.
2) Those blazers came with TBI engines, so the tank is already baffled and set up for an in-tank pump. I am just swapping a higher output pump in place of the 12 psi TBI pump.

Took the stock sender/pump bracket and cut it and welded it last night. The 3/8" feed, i was able to use my 37* AN flare tool and flare a tube nut onto that line. The 5/16" return line was a little trickier, so I cut up a steel JIC fitting and TIG'd it to the return tube. I also welded the evap tube closed, as well as the tank vent. I was planning to rely on the vented fuel tank cap, but I might cut the plug out of the vent and run it after all.

Wasted Income · 11-05-2013, 10:29 AM

Got the fuel pump mounted to the hanger and installed in the tank. Was way easy...almost too easy. That can't be good. lol

The tank fit perfect in the rear frame rails without having to move the rear crossmember. There's even plenty of room between the tank and the diff...no worried of bottoming out and slamming the tank to the axle.

Just had to fab up a crossmember to go in front of the tank to attach the tank hanger straps to. Also started routing the return line to the tank in aluminum hard line.

mcbassin · 11-05-2013, 12:03 PM

I really like the sender modification you did for the fuel pump. I may have to steal this idea.

Wasted Income · 11-11-2013, 09:51 AM

Finished up running the fuel and brake lines to the rear of the truck, to prep for putting the bed on.

The body mount hardware showed up, so I figured why not throw on the bed...

Gave it a bath to get rid of the year+ of grime and crud on it.

Next up, mate the engine/trans/t-case and slam it in the chassis.

Farm Shop · 11-11-2013, 01:27 PM

Looking great!

akdg87 · 11-11-2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Getting ready to hit this project hard. Been collecting parts and trying to figure out exactly how I want to approach this build.

Should see some real progress soon, but in the mean time, I picked up a FWD LS4 5.3 for the heads and some other goodies to complete the L33.

that exhaust manifold intrigues me...seems like you could fab up a really easy turbo kit with that, probably would choke down the turbo a bit

duallyjams · 11-12-2013, 01:30 PM

Moving along pretty fast on this one.

Bennett68C10 · 11-13-2013, 09:27 AM

Nice project

Wasted Income · 11-20-2013, 10:57 AM

Rebuilt the transfer case last weekend, and swapped to the 32 spline input that I needed to mate to the 4L80E. Also pulled the pan off the trans, and cleaned everything up in there...then painted it all.

Got the engine/trans/t-case set in place...kinda/sorta last night. Was bummed to find that the stock 4x4 trans crossmember will not work with an NP241. The front output would be directly in line with the crossmember......so I guess I get to fab one up.

mcbassin · 11-20-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Rebuilt the transfer case last weekend, and swapped to the 32 spline input that I needed to mate to the 4L80E. Also pulled the pan off the trans, and cleaned everything up in there...then painted it all.

Got the engine/trans/t-case set in place...kinda/sorta last night. Was bummed to find that the stock 4x4 trans crossmember will not work with an NP241. The front output would be directly in line with the crossmember......so I guess I get to fab one up.

Very nice progress! Have you seen THIS thread? Crash_ok had to deal with some fitment issues too. Anyway, lot of good info in his 4X4 LS build

Wasted Income · 12-02-2013, 12:41 PM

Thanks for the link, mcbassin. I ended up cutting up the stock 205 crossmember a bit and making it fit.

Finally got it all installed and bolted down tight. Was able to measure for driveshafts and get those ordered up.

Got nice on Saturday, so I rolled the cab outside and gave it a bath. Had to wash all the nastiness off of it, from sitting around collecting dust.

Pulled the seats and carpet out, so I could get to the floor. Installing a hi-hump in this low-hump cab.

Plasma cutters rule.

A height comparison between the high and low humps.

Voila.

BigDaddyV · 12-02-2013, 01:15 PM

Killer build

, I cant wait to see more!

duallyjams · 12-02-2013, 06:50 PM

huh the high hump is the same color of the blazer and this just came to me, you took a 4x4 and made it a 2wd and now your taking a 2wd and making it a 4x4.

Wasted Income · 12-03-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Killer build

, I cant wait to see more!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by duallyjams

huh the high hump is the same color of the blazer and this just came to me, you took a 4x4 and made it a 2wd and now your taking a 2wd and making it a 4x4.

Ding ding ding!!! We have a winner!

bowtieguy79 · 12-06-2013, 12:33 PM

Love it, your dad is going to be grinning ear to ear when he's cruising in this. Glad you went this route vs parting/selling it.

Wasted Income · 12-09-2013, 11:20 AM

Not in chronological order, but here's a couple pics of the t-case rebuild/input shaft swap.

Picked up some trailblazer SS manifolds

No dice.

The solution:
Planning to weld some pipe to these to get the outlets away from the frame, and then a couple of 2.5" V-bands to connect to the rest of the exhaust.

Tires also showed up.
33x12.50x15 BFG All-Terrains. I'm planning to have the red factory rally wheels sandblasted and powdercoated silver, to stick to a resto-mod theme.

birdistheword · 12-11-2013, 12:35 AM

Awesome build. I'd love to put some LS power in my 72 4x4 someday.

Wasted Income · 12-19-2013, 11:06 AM

Not much new...collecting parts and trying to stay warm. I'm in the winter funk...need a week off from wrenching to recharge.

The dash and bezel showed up. Dakota Digital VHX. Pretty kickass stuff.

67swb72klb · 12-19-2013, 11:31 AM

nice work!
like the dash too

10-24-2013, 09:07 PM	#26
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad I'm in for this build. Looking great! __________________ My 69 cst lwb 2wd LS1 swap 5.7/4L60e build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589869

10-29-2013, 03:33 PM	#27
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Little more progress on the engine. Has a full 05 LS6 top end, including the cam, springs, 243 heads, and super light hollow/sodium filled valves. Rolled the chassis outside for some photos before 1) It gets cruddy outside 2) The body starts going back on. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-29-2013, 06:42 PM	#28
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Super nice on all accounts, including the shop, the grass, the area with no real close neighbors ect.. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-29-2013, 10:32 PM	#29
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Thanks man, I'm definitely blessed. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-29-2013, 10:37 PM	#30
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Looks perfect! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

10-30-2013, 08:13 PM	#31
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Nice build!!! __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

11-04-2013, 10:46 AM	#32
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Got the engine all buttoned up. Gotta finish up the transmission and transfer case next so I can drop it all in the chassis. I decided to go with a 1990 K/5 Blazer fuel tank...for a couple reasons. 1) It has a 31 gallon capacity, and since it's a lifted longbed, the extra size of the tank is a non-issue. 2) Those blazers came with TBI engines, so the tank is already baffled and set up for an in-tank pump. I am just swapping a higher output pump in place of the 12 psi TBI pump. Took the stock sender/pump bracket and cut it and welded it last night. The 3/8" feed, i was able to use my 37* AN flare tool and flare a tube nut onto that line. The 5/16" return line was a little trickier, so I cut up a steel JIC fitting and TIG'd it to the return tube. I also welded the evap tube closed, as well as the tank vent. I was planning to rely on the vented fuel tank cap, but I might cut the plug out of the vent and run it after all. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-05-2013, 10:29 AM	#33
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Got the fuel pump mounted to the hanger and installed in the tank. Was way easy...almost too easy. That can't be good. lol The tank fit perfect in the rear frame rails without having to move the rear crossmember. There's even plenty of room between the tank and the diff...no worried of bottoming out and slamming the tank to the axle. Just had to fab up a crossmember to go in front of the tank to attach the tank hanger straps to. Also started routing the return line to the tank in aluminum hard line. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-05-2013, 12:03 PM	#34
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad I really like the sender modification you did for the fuel pump. I may have to steal this idea. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-11-2013, 09:51 AM	#35
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Finished up running the fuel and brake lines to the rear of the truck, to prep for putting the bed on. The body mount hardware showed up, so I figured why not throw on the bed... Gave it a bath to get rid of the year+ of grime and crud on it. Next up, mate the engine/trans/t-case and slam it in the chassis. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-11-2013, 01:27 PM	#36
Farm Shop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deer Creek, IL Posts: 145	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Looking great! __________________ 1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e

11-12-2013, 01:30 PM	#38
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Moving along pretty fast on this one. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-13-2013, 09:27 AM	#39
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Nice project __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-20-2013, 10:57 AM	#40
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Rebuilt the transfer case last weekend, and swapped to the 32 spline input that I needed to mate to the 4L80E. Also pulled the pan off the trans, and cleaned everything up in there...then painted it all. Got the engine/trans/t-case set in place...kinda/sorta last night. Was bummed to find that the stock 4x4 trans crossmember will not work with an NP241. The front output would be directly in line with the crossmember......so I guess I get to fab one up. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-02-2013, 12:41 PM	#42
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Thanks for the link, mcbassin. I ended up cutting up the stock 205 crossmember a bit and making it fit. Finally got it all installed and bolted down tight. Was able to measure for driveshafts and get those ordered up. Got nice on Saturday, so I rolled the cab outside and gave it a bath. Had to wash all the nastiness off of it, from sitting around collecting dust. Pulled the seats and carpet out, so I could get to the floor. Installing a hi-hump in this low-hump cab. Plasma cutters rule. A height comparison between the high and low humps. Voila. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*



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12-02-2013, 01:15 PM	#43
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Killer build, I cant wait to see more! __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

12-02-2013, 06:50 PM	#44
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad huh the high hump is the same color of the blazer and this just came to me, you took a 4x4 and made it a 2wd and now your taking a 2wd and making it a 4x4. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-06-2013, 12:33 PM	#46
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Love it, your dad is going to be grinning ear to ear when he's cruising in this. Glad you went this route vs parting/selling it. __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

12-09-2013, 11:20 AM	#47
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Not in chronological order, but here's a couple pics of the t-case rebuild/input shaft swap. Picked up some trailblazer SS manifolds No dice. The solution: Planning to weld some pipe to these to get the outlets away from the frame, and then a couple of 2.5" V-bands to connect to the rest of the exhaust. Tires also showed up. 33x12.50x15 BFG All-Terrains. I'm planning to have the red factory rally wheels sandblasted and powdercoated silver, to stick to a resto-mod theme. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-11-2013, 12:35 AM	#48
birdistheword Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 236	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Awesome build. I'd love to put some LS power in my 72 4x4 someday. __________________ Erik 1969 Chevy K20 6.0L/4L80E/NP205 1971 Chevy C30 Cheyenne Longhorn 454/TH400 1979 Chevy K30 dually currently in pieces

12-19-2013, 11:06 AM	#49
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad Not much new...collecting parts and trying to stay warm. I'm in the winter funk...need a week off from wrenching to recharge. The dash and bezel showed up. Dakota Digital VHX. Pretty kickass stuff. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-19-2013, 11:31 AM	#50
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: 69 K-10 Build for Dad nice work! like the dash too __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

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