Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[First c10]

Hey swamp rat thanks for the tip. I will make sure to wipe it down

I have been working on the original 68 k10 (Hulk) Planned on building a small block and installing the 90' burb 10 bolt front since it is a 3.73. I figured I would replace the bearings and freshen it up. I plan to put power steering in also. Since I had everything to do it I figured what the heck.

I am rebuilding the motor out of my sons yellow 70 that I took out to do the LS swap.

Probably going win a 700r4 and a 208/241 t case.

I did however get the new drive shaft installed on the truck that I have been working on in this thread.
Pick tut from the top.

[First c10]

From under the truck.
Custom drive line by Kevin at K&M driveline in Modesto ca.

[First c10]

1970 motor on its way to the machine shop.

When we started this truck project I took my son to my shop and took some rubber made tubs off the rack. Opened them up and had all the top end parts still in the boxes. The receipt was even in he box it read 1997 my son was born on 1998.
Polished and ported vortec heads, Nice cam and lifters double row timing set, roller rockers. Etc. basically free since I bought it back in the day.

[dug224]

Came to the game late on this build. Great detail and enjoyable to read. I'm subscribed!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by dug224

Came to the game late on this build. Great detail and enjoyable to read. I'm subscribed!

Hey dug224
Thanks for checking out my build. Between my others sons 70c10 this hulk project and the original green hulk truck. I have been very busy. Just bought another k10 running and driving k10 for 500$. Going to clean it up and sell to make a few bucks to fund the build here.

See ya!

Scott

[Nitis]

Ok so whats going on here you got two hulks being built? you lost me somewhere

[First c10]

Originally Posted by Nitis

Ok so whats going on here you got two hulks being built? you lost me somewhere

Well Nitis.....going back to the beginning my 15 year old son at the time(#3 son) found the green 68 k10 which we were going to build. The hulk he called it. Well after I started rounding up parts I decided I didn't want to tear a good truck apart and only use a few pieces and since I had a the running gear, found a frame, front sheet metal, and bed. I said" all I needed was a cab and I would be set". Well I found a cab for 300$. I was 700$ total for all the sheet metal. So I figured just build a complete truck.
So just keep it straight I have
1-1970 c10 my (17 year old drives #2 son)
2-1968 k10 Original hulk (my 16 year olds #3)
3-1970 k20 which is what this build thread is on (hulk build)
4-And a 1970 k10 that I am going to sell cheap.

Should I start another thread for the motor/trans/tcase and front end replacement to power disk on the 68 k10?

[7dee2]

Love it when you can pull parts off the shelf and it's exactly what you need! Or they inspire a complete build just cause you can't part with them (been there).

Having a project gets expensive and having multiple projects, Ouch! Keep up the great work and I'd follow more threads Scott.

[First c10]

Thanks Brett
Well since the hulk project won't be ready for my son to drive. We are just going to update the original 68 hulk. I found a complete 70k10 lwb. I am going to sell and take the money from it to upgrade the trans and t-case on the 68. Power disk brakes up front and automatic unless I can find a nv4500 out of a 4x4. But keep the rest bone stock. Oh we are adding power steering.
Going to put the hulk project back a little but be worth it. I will have 2-
Look for a hulk build #2. Stock looking hulk!!!

[First c10]

OK so I sold the #4 truck above in post #482. so now I have funds to order more stuff....
just to keep track

1-1970 c10 my (17 year old drives #2 son)
2-1968 k10 Original hulk (my 16 year olds #3)
3-1970 k20 which is what this build thread is on (hulk build)
4- CASH lol!

[7dee2]

Congrats on the sale cash is good!

[First c10]

Hey guys sorry but been busy trying to get the spring cleaning out of the way.
I did order my AC system so I could get the evaporator mocked up to the firewall install studs and cut the hole for the lines. I went with Old Air products. I liked the way inside mounts and how it doesn't kill my glove box, price was good too, also the Alan Grove pulley system sold me over the Kwik system as some have had problem with. It is supposed to be delivered today. I will try and snap a few pictures.

[First c10]

Look what fell into my lap today? Is it worth changing the tach to v8 or selling the whole thing? I have a good bezel I can change since the one pictured is from a c50.

[7dee2]

I would for sure, tach vac nice score plus somebody might need the 6cyl tach if it works, could possibly recoup some ca$h!

[swamp rat]

I wouldn't mind if that fel in my lap ether for my 67 6 banger build.

There is a little thing (resistor?) on the back of the tac held on by 2 nuts that can be changed out for 8 cyl, they are different colors but i cant recall which is which. The problem is finding one if you don't already have a tac bezel or selling your old unit if you rob the part off of it. If ya do swap that thing out i wouldn't mind buying the 6 banger unit from you.

[First c10]

OK guys.....
So I was thinking about adding this to the green truck. Can I just buy a replacement 8 Cylinder Tach?
On the back it just has 2 studes sticking out with spades for the tach harness i will double check for a resister. or is the resister on the inside?

Swamp rat, I will let you know if I sell it for sure.

Updated... I also received my Old Air products AC system. I will be installing the mounting hardware on the inside so you cant see the plate on the outside.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by First c10

OK guys.....
So I was thinking about adding this to the green truck. Can I just buy a replacement 8 Cylinder Tach?
On the back it just has 2 studes sticking out with spades for the tach harness i will double check for a resister. or is the resister on the inside?

Swamp rat, I will let you know if I sell it for sure.

Updated... I also received my Old Air products AC system. I will be installing the mounting hardware on the inside so you cant see the plate on the outside.

I think i stand corrected on that resistor statement (old memory problems i guess)

There are 8 cyl tach's and 6 cyl tach's, so you would have to find the 8 cyl replacement, I'm interested in the 6 cyl tach if you decide to sell.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ory+V8+tach+V6

[First c10]

On the back it has red plastic spacers under the studs, but I think according to the other posts that the Tach has writing on the back indicating which one it is. I forgot to take a picture of the backside of the Tach. I will check today..
I think I am going to start another thread for this truck

Just need a name. any ideas???

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by First c10

OK guys.....
So I was thinking about adding this to the green truck. Can I just buy a replacement 8 Cylinder Tach?
On the back it just has 2 studes sticking out with spades for the tach harness i will double check for a resister. or is the resister on the inside?

Swamp rat, I will let you know if I sell it for sure.

Updated... I also received my Old Air products AC system. I will be installing the mounting hardware on the inside so you cant see the plate on the outside.

Yes, the tins are the same. They do suggest running a filter/resistor in the signal line if your going to use a later model distributor, HEI's apparently fried a few original & aftermarket tachs.

[First c10]

Thanks Brett any idea what resister???
I took a look at the tach. It is an 8 cyl. So good for me. Bad for swamprat.
I will be cleaning it up and replacing the bezel and I should be good to go.

[swamp rat]

Name..... Tachy Nah...

Good for you on the tach tho, i know i read about a resistor somewhere but couldn't find where..

[7dee2]

This maybe the thread Mike was thinking about http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518458

I'm not an expert on these by any means but here's a link to a tach filter they say is required for the repro tachs they sell. http://www.classicparts.com/1947-72-.../#.VtxF6Mv2aHt

[First c10]

Hey Brett thanks for the link. I have not seen that one. I am going to try just cleaning up this cluster,install it and see what happens.

[7dee2]

Even if you cook it repro's are not that expensive. Also I was told by a cluster restorer who is a forum member that he prefers the newer repro tach for his restorations as the old originals can be sketchy.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Even if you cook it repro's are not that expensive. Also I was told by a cluster restorer who is a forum member that he prefers the newer repro tach for his restorations as the old originals can be sketchy.

Perfect. I am just going to clean it up and run with it.
Thanks.