WL: 85 Chevy k10

[BS_z28]

Bought the truck about 3 years ago, has 8 inch lift springs 3 inch body 39 inch super swapers, rebulit 454, 10bolts with 4:56s. Had a th350 when I bought it, blew it up and in the process of putting in a 4spd so I decided to make a WL becuase I started working on it again today.
What it looked like when I bought it.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/6774_1.jpg
Heres what it looks like now in pieces.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0304001526.jpg
Empty and sad.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0304001527a-1.jpg
Got the engine back in.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0304001645-1.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0304001527.jpg
All wired up.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0306001741.jpg
The Donner truck
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0228001517.jpg
My chevy fleet
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0228001514.jpg

[96speedZ28]

Very nice!

[C.J.]

lookin' good.

[HINZ28]

I ****in love this truck, cant wait to see it runnin again

[82355]

When you installing one ton axles?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Take that carb off and throw it in ditch.

[BS_z28]

When you installing one ton axles?

Martin

Find me a deal on a set and Ill do it.

[BS_z28]

Take that carb off and throw it in ditch.

I really hate the whole dress up kit set up the previous owner installed on the engine. Don't like the edelbrock valve covers, air cleaner, and the carb.

[Hillbilly]

http://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/1632843995.html

http://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/1608669557.html

[Hillbilly]

I don't like the other stuff but those carbs are just ****.

[Hillbilly]

I didn't even notice it was a bbc. I must be getting old. What heads?

[BS_z28]

I didn't even notice it was a bbc. I must be getting old. What heads?

Umm I really don't remeber I think they were 118cc oval port heads. 454 has
.30 keith black pistons, the guy that helped me do my head gaskets said comprssion should be close to 10:1, and a rv cam

[Hillbilly]

mine is 7.8 to one with a rv cam. Why did it pop the head gaskets?

[racer91]

nice truck. i thought nobody liked cavaliers on this site? that ur dd? lol

[Hillbilly]

I think we said noone is stupid enough to try and fix one into a race car.

[racer91]

lol it looks like it needs a hood. i never liked the VL/rs bumpers but thats just me

[Hillbilly]

NOONE CARES! This a thread about a truck not some econbox hunk of ****. SHUT UP! Unless it has to do with the truck.

[BS_z28]

mine is 7.8 to one with a rv cam. Why did it pop the head gaskets?

Not really sure but I think it was because it had the stock head bolts on it.

[BS_z28]

http://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/1632843995.html

http://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/1608669557.html
not cheap enough lol

[BS_z28]

Got a Hays flywheel from the swap meet and got it resurfaced and picked up a clutch from Lincoln Clutch and brake today, Hopefully this weekend I'll get the pedals switched over.

[RED]

nice truck BBC for life

[BS_z28]

Picked up this Hays Flywheel at the swap meet for $80 and got it resurfaced for $20. I think I got a pretty good deal. Brand new it is $255
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hays/490/10-235/10002/-1

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0309002200.jpg

[Hillbilly]

I have a internal balance one just like it.

[BS_z28]

I have quite a bit of slop in my shifter on my sm465 right now, I read a few things about fixing it but I am not really sure if they were correct? Should I just not worry about it or is there an easy fix?

[Hillbilly]

weld the 1/2 circle at the roll pin. I welded my tang at the bottom to get the back and forth much tighter.

[82355]

Yeah, pull it out and fix it. They are much nicer when they aren't so sloppy.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I always prefer tight to sloppy.

[BS_z28]

Thanks thats what I read but only found one website about welding at the roll pin, wanted to get professional advice first.

[Hillbilly]

so why did you ask here?

[82355]

If John would take pictures of stuff like this when he did it, he could post the pictures to help other people. . . . . .

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Why would anyone want pics of what some dumb redneck did?

[BS_z28]

so why did you ask here?

Don't have quite as much redneck knowledge as you yet.

[82355]

In order to replicate it.

Martin

[BS_z28]

In order to replicate it.

Martin

True story

[Hillbilly]

don't see how thats helping if everyone copies my **** ups.

[82355]

Why would anyone want pics of what some dumb redneck did?

In order to replicate it.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

don't see how thats helping if everyone copies my **** ups.

[82355]

Why is it a **** up if you just told him to do it John?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

idk I just figure I do most stuff wrong. I mean I seriously want a trans am chicken for my hood.

[BS_z28]

idk I just figure I do most stuff wrong. I mean I seriously want a trans am chicken for my hood.

Seriously don't mind the trans am chicken idea never saw it done before.

I have ****ed plenty of **** up on my own, one of those is removing all the gauges and heater box from my 79 2yrs ago because they didn't work and I didn't think I could fix it, Now I am in the process of putting in the guages, and heater box from the 84 parts truck to put it back to a stock interior.................

[Hillbilly]

I tore the printed circuit off the back off my 79 not knowing thats how all the gauges worked.

[BS_z28]

I tore the printed circuit off the back off my 79 not knowing thats how all the gauges worked.

In my 79 same truck couldn't get the brake lights to work for like 2 months after I had messed with something under the dash, come to find out that I had removed the little activator switch from the clip felt like a retard

[82355]

Don't like the edelbrock valve covers, air cleaner, and the carb.



I don't like the carb, but I have always enjoyed the look of the Edelbrock valve covers and air cleaner. If you ever want to get rid of them, let me know.

[BS_z28]

Don't like the edelbrock valve covers, air cleaner, and the carb.



I don't like the carb, but I have always enjoyed the look of the Edelbrock valve covers and air cleaner. If you ever want to get rid of them, let me know.

Someday I will get something different, Ill let you know if I ever do

[Hillbilly]

I like my stock ones and the ERSON tall aluminums I have (to clear the stud girtle). The ones you have a ghey but Oh what the ****.

[Hillbilly]

3/4 ton axle swap done yet?

[BS_z28]

3/4 ton axle swap done yet?

Thinkin about this.
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/pts/1633758968.html

[Hillbilly]

call him and offer $250 if no then the $350 is pretty cheap

[BS_z28]

call him and offer $250 if no then the $350 is pretty cheap

The only problem is that it is the whole damn truck again, I already have three of them.

[Yngvar]

just take one to the scrap yard

[BS_z28]

Offered him $200 see if he will respond said he may just part on the axles if he finds no buyers.

[BS_z28]

Today I removed the the single brake pedal assembly and the auto steering column, you guys were right it is a ***** to do. Also got my shifter welded up to remove the slop. Tomorrow I will be taking the tranny out of the parts truck along with the pedal assembly and steering column. Only really took one pic wasn't much to take picks of. Only rant is I placed the spotlight to close to the rear window and melted my tint in the back window.

Pic of brake pedal assembly removed.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/Trucks/0312001351.jpg

Lastly were can I take my powersteering pump to get rebuilt or is it something I can do myself? It is chrome and don't really want to buy a new one.

[Hillbilly]

I bet you can buy a kit, idk never rebuilt one just bought a new one. Oh I was lazy and just bought a truck with a 4 speed in it.

[BS_z28]

I bet you can buy a kit, idk never rebuilt one just bought a new one. Oh I was lazy and just bought a truck with a 4 speed in it.

Just found a rebuild kit, for cheap don't know how hard it will be though. Just looks like seals and orings.

[Hillbilly]

bet thats mostly what it is. Tell me if its a gear pump, rotor, or vane

[BS_z28]

bet thats mostly what it is. Tell me if its a gear pump, rotor, or vane

I believe I read vane, but not sure did more research and looks like it way more time consuming than I want it to be, Found out you can just buy a rebuilt pump without the case for $30 and then put my chrome resovoir on it.

[Hillbilly]

bet thats mostly what it is. Tell me if its a gear pump, rotor, or vane

I believe I read vane, but not sure did more research and looks like it way more time consuming than I want it to be, Found out you can just buy a rebuilt pump without the case for $30 and then put my chrome resovoir on it.

Oh, hell I didn't know you could get them with the case.

[BS_z28]

Worked all day and got the parts truck stripped, pulled the tranny, t-case, pedal assembly, brackets for the mechanical clutch linkage, and the steering column. Had a bunch of pics but failed at uploading them and accidentally delated all of them except one. After that was done I began to reinstall the pedal assembly in my big truck, got the pedals and the steering column back in. Tomorrow I am going to cut the hole in the floor and hopefully get the the tranny in. Getting closer to getting it done iching to get it done so I can drive it.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0313001431.jpg

[350-10]

looks like fun

[sn95.0]

This might be a stupid question but don't you need a different bell housing going from the SBC parts truck to your BBC truck?.

[82355]

This might be a stupid question but don't you need a different bell housing going from the SBC parts truck to your BBC truck?.

This isn't a Ford, it's a Chevrolet. So, no . . . . . . . .

Martin

[fmstruck]

Yes, this is the beauty of Chevrolet. Same bellhousing pattern from 1955 through present, at least with the BBC and SBC. There are a host of other engines that fit this profile as well.

[82355]

Straight 6 will bolt up as well.

Martin

[fmstruck]

As will a few v6 engines.

[BS_z28]

Didn't get as much done today, but I got the the tranny and bell housing cleaned up, got the hole drilled for the clutch linkage and went and bought a ps pump. Couple questions, got the linkage just set up and since I have a body lift it looks like I need a spacer for the frame bracket. Does the sound right? Is there anything else I need to change.

Here is a pick of the linkage.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0314001719.jpg
Pedals
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0314001620.jpg

[82355]

Parkinson's??? Yeah, you might have to adjust something there. I haven't dealt with a body lift so I am not sure. I would think spacing it up might cause it to bind though. Can you just lengthen the linkage from the clutch pedal to the z-bar to make up the difference?

Martin

[BS_z28]

Parkinson's??? Yeah, you might have to adjust something there. I haven't dealt with a body lift so I am not sure. I would think spacing it up might cause it to bind though. Can you just lengthen the linkage from the clutch pedal to the z-bar to make up the difference?

Martin

Yeah I f uped the cell phone pics. Thats what I thought I would have to do is lengthin clutch pedal linkage to the z-bar, but when I got it all mocked up the z bar lined up with the engine and clutch linkage just not the frame bracket. It confused me I thought it would be the other way around.

[82355]

I had to move the Z-bar bracket in closer on Wade's K10 when I did his.

I had to drill new holes in the bracket and move it closer so that the z-bar would not pop off the balls it rotates on. I am not sure what you will have to do with out seeing it in person.

Martin

[BS_z28]

Got the clutch installed along with the tranny and t-case today. It looks like I am gonna have to lengthin the clutch linkage rod. The z-bar lined up directly with the bracket. It does look like I will have to move the frame bracket in closer to the bell housing as you explained with Wades truck. Had to redrill the crossmember bolts which wasn't to big of deal . Rear driveshift fit perfectly. Wanted to use my t-case from the auto but had different spline count so I used to one form the doner truck . All in all went pretty smoothly can't wait to get it running.

Heres a pick of the Llinkage again.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0315002014.jpg
Inside with the shifter installed
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0315002014a.jpg

[Hillbilly]

Looking nice.

[82355]

Yeah, the TH350 uses a 27 spline ouptut, the SM465 uses a 32 spline ouptut. That being said, you can swap input shaft and all other parts between the two cases, so don't throw it away.

[BS_z28]

Today I ran into a few problems, One the tranny wont go into gear. It is full of fluid. I tried rocking the truck back in forth and it wont budge. It will move if the transfer case is in neutral. Also I can turn the engine over. Any Ideas? I hope i didn't screw anything up.

Next hooked everything up to fire it, and when I turn the key over nothing happens. Check all the wiring a couple of times, There is a red dash light that pop on that says park brake. Could this be because I switch columns, There is One wire plug in that the new column does not have. I have no idea on this one again.

If you have any ideas that would be greatly aprreciated **** Im frustrated.

[82355]

Probably your Neutral Safety Switch for the No Start Condition.

Not quite sure on the tranny not shifting. If I was in Lincoln, I would swing over and look, but I am not. I am wondering if it is something to do with the transfer case binding it up.

Martin

[BS_z28]

Probably your Neutral Safety Switch for the No Start Condition.

Not quite sure on the tranny not shifting. If I was in Lincoln, I would swing over and look, but I am not. I am wondering if it is something to do with the transfer case binding it up.

Martin

Yeah you are right it is the neutral saftey switch that I don't have pluged in. Thats easy.
Yeah I have no idea on the shifter either. Hopefully when I get it fired up it will go into gear.

[Hillbilly]

Today I ran into a few problems, One the tranny wont go into gear. It is full of fluid. I tried rocking the truck back in forth and it wont budge. It will move if the transfer case is in neutral. Also I can turn the engine over. Any Ideas? I hope i didn't screw anything up.

Next hooked everything up to fire it, and when I turn the key over nothing happens. Check all the wiring a couple of times, There is a red dash light that pop on that says park brake. Could this be because I switch columns, There is One wire plug in that the new column does not have. I have no idea on this one again.

If you have any ideas that would be greatly aprreciated **** Im frustrated.

When you put your shifter back in did you get it back in the center? Was it in gear? I pulled mine the first time when it was in gear and didn't get the shifter in the right place.

[82355]

Yeah, you could have it wedged in two gears at the same time. That was my initial thought, but you said that it shifted when the transfer case was in neutral. That is such a simple check that you should pop the shifter out and check that the shift rails are all lined up correctly and that you are getting the shifter in the neutral slot. That is if you haven't already checked that of course.

[BS_z28]

Yeah, you could have it wedged in two gears at the same time. That was my initial thought, but you said that it shifted when the transfer case was in neutral. That is such a simple check that you should pop the shifter out and check that the shift rails are all lined up correctly and that you are getting the shifter in the neutral slot. That is if you haven't already checked that of course.

Had to go to Beatrice today so haven't got to mess with it yet. I will take the shifter out today and play with it. I probably just didn't get it set in there right.

[BS_z28]

Got everything sorted out today. The tranny was stuck in 2 gears, and it was the the neatral safety switch. Thanks alot guys was a big help. Got it fired up today just for a bit don't have the radiator on yet. But it did fire right up with a little gas in the carb. The clutch still needs a little work . I lengthed the clutch rod 2inches and I still does not seem like enough because when I turn it over in gear with the clutch pedal all the way down it still jumps forward. I think it needs another inch to get the clutch fully disengaged. Have the adjustement on the clutch fork all the way out. so I think it needs a little more length in the clutch rod. Tommorrow gonna get the front clip on and hopefully should be cruising around.

[Hillbilly]

You are my hero!

[82355]

You're

[Hillbilly]

fml

[BS_z28]

Your a towel.

[Hillbilly]

my what?

[BS_z28]

Finished it up yesterday. Love it.

[BS_z28]

A few pics

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0320001524a.jpg
Need to put the bumper on still.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0320001524.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0320001523a.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0320001523.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0320001524b.jpg

[regal403]

What's up with your gas pedal and shifter lever?

[BS_z28]

What's up with your gas pedal and shifter lever?

gas pedal has some gay plastic carbon fiber cover. Shifter I had some threaded rod laying around and wanted to see what is was like with a longer shifter. not gonna keep it that long.

[350-10]

looking go0d

[82355]

I suppose the shifter is rather low with that 3" body lift on there. The next thing you are going to want is a hand throttle.

[BS_z28]

I suppose the shifter is rather low with that 3" body lift on there. The next thing you are going to want is a hand throttle.

Yeah the shifter is sittin a little low for my taste. Why would I want a hand throttle?

[Hillbilly]

So you can climb hill and such without playing music pedals on a hillside.

[BS_z28]

So you can climb hill and such without playing music pedals on a hillside.

Does hank have this option?

[BS_z28]

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/pts/1654701543.html

Made them an offer.

[Hillbilly]

So you can climb hill and such without playing music pedals on a hillside.

Does hank have this option?

No but I wish it did, kinda broke right now.

[Hillbilly]

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/pts/1654701543.html

Made them an offer.

pretty early, 73-75ish. It has the external hubs that are OK but I broke the **** out of my lock outs that were this style. Make sure to keep the bolts tight when you change to them from the hubs it has.

[82355]

My Burban has external lockout hubs, and I haven't had any problems yet. Then again, I really haven't abused it too badly.

[Hillbilly]

Are you feeling ok marty?

[82355]

Why would I want a hand throttle?



I put one on my K30 after my first trip to Tuttle because sometimes on the rocks you need to operate the clutch, brakes, and throttle at the same time. Then after I had it on there, I realized how much I loved it just for driving around every day. I went ahead and installed one on my Burban as well. I rarely use the clutch when driving either of them, and the hand throttle makes it really easy to float gears, especially downshifts.

[Cobra Commander]

**** me that's a cool looking pickup.

[BS_z28]

Took it to Ming today and got the mirror finish done. Turned out pretty ****ing good. Well worth the money.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001850.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001840a.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001840.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001822.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001822a.jpg
Wish I had something other than a my cell phone to take pics.

[Kelvin]

thats ****in sweet baker. hell ya

[sn95.0]

thats ****in sweet baker. hell ya

[93StockZ]

Looks very good. How much did Ming charge you for that?

[BS_z28]

Looks very good. How much did Ming charge you for that?

$250 plus tax I think it is less for non black vehicles not sure though

[93StockZ]

Not too bad, I definitely need to get my car in to them. Looks like they did a great job.

[regal403]

What all does that include?

[BS_z28]

What all does that include?

http://www.mingdrdent.com/mirror.html
then vacum the interior

[millertime]

that looks sharp!

[350-10]

damnnnn

[Hillbilly]

That truck is far to nice to use.

[82355]

Took it to Ming today and got the mirror finish done. Turned out pretty ****ing good. Well worth the money.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001850.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001840a.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001840.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001822.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/0323001822a.jpg
Wish I had something other than a my cell phone to take pics.



I am sure you could get Boorah or Lepa or someone on here to take some pictures for you.

[regal403]

That still doesn't tell me what they did. I'm assuming it's a fancy polish, buff, and wax job?

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[Hillbilly]

They have a 5 gallon bucket of that scratch hide stuff you see on TV.

[BS_z28]

That still doesn't tell me what they did. I'm assuming it's a fancy polish, buff, and wax job?

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yeah sorry that didn't help don't really know what it all entails

[BS_z28]

Why would I want a hand throttle?



I put one on my K30 after my first trip to Tuttle because sometimes on the rocks you need to operate the clutch, brakes, and throttle at the same time. Then after I had it on there, I realized how much I loved it just for driving around every day. I went ahead and installed one on my Burban as well. I rarely use the clutch when driving either of them, and the hand throttle makes it really easy to float gears, especially downshifts.

Have any pics of the hand throttle set up?

[regal403]

That's alright. Your truck looks bad ****ing ass, and that's what really matters.

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[82355]

Have any pics of the hand throttle set up?



If you can wade through all the other random BS, there should be a few pictures in my Suburban work log (titled Rusty Piece of ****) and in my K30 worklog (titled Rusty Piece of **** Two). I just ordered a kit from Rubicon Express. It was like $29.99 or something. Jake and Joe both made fun of me for buying a kit instead of just getting used pieces from a bicycle. Then we went to Tuttle, and both Jake and Matt had troubles with their used bike setups. I have never had any troubles with my two purchased kits.

[C.J.]

Damn Baker, truck is looking nice.

[Hillbilly]

Have any pics of the hand throttle set up?



If you can wade through all the other random BS, there should be a few pictures in my Suburban work log (titled Rusty Piece of ****) and in my K30 worklog (titled Rusty Piece of **** Two). I just ordered a kit from Rubicon Express. It was like $29.99 or something. Jake and Joe both made fun of me for buying a kit instead of just getting used pieces from a bicycle. Then we went to Tuttle, and both Jake and Matt had troubles with their used bike setups. I have never had any troubles with my two purchased kits.

I don't remember making fun of you. I figured I would follow your lead.

[82355]

I don't remember saying you did make fun of me.

[Hillbilly]

Sorry can't read. I want one fyi

[82355]

It's ok. I still love you.

[82355]

Updates?

Martin

[BS_z28]

Updates?

Martin

Not really, washed it last Sunday, cruised Ost couple times this saturday, raced 2000ish k2500 chevy gas burner was beating it till I hit 4th, and thats bout it. Need to do something about the tranny crossmember because the front driveshaft hits it.

[Hillbilly]

Updates?

Martin

Not really, washed it last Sunday, cruised Ost couple times this saturday, raced 2000ish k2500 chevy gas burner was beating it till I hit 4th, and thats bout it. Need to do something about the tranny crossmember because the front driveshaft hits it.

do you have new transfercase mounts? Mine rubbed with the worn ones.

[BS_z28]

Updates?

Martin

Not really, washed it last Sunday, cruised Ost couple times this saturday, raced 2000ish k2500 chevy gas burner was beating it till I hit 4th, and thats bout it. Need to do something about the tranny crossmember because the front driveshaft hits it.

do you have new transfercase mounts? Mine rubbed with the worn ones.

Didn't replace the mounts but they are in good shape. My old crossmember has a notch in it were the front driveshaft came out, the new crossmember just goes straight across. Thinkin about just cutting the old crossmember notch out and welding and it into the new crossmember. If that make anysense at all. Need to post pics.

[Hillbilly]

It does. Mine just settled even though the mounts looked good.

[82355]

Bump.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Bump

[C.J.]

He is to busy chasing QB's down.

[350-10]

He is to busy chasing QB's down.

[82355]

They looked damn good last night.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Bumpity bump bump

[82355]

He picked up a complete SM465/NP203 combo off of Craigslist.

Martin

[sn95.0]

This has been finished since the begining of last summer. His 79 is what he needs to finish. Last I knew the 3/4 ton axles and SM465/NP205 where in and he drove it around the block. Just needs to finish little ****.

[BS_z28]

no upadates really on either rig just both have been sitting. Once it warms up a bit I will get my 79 driving, and don't plan to do much to it after that.

[BS_z28]

Well went and picked up my truck from my dads. I haven't drove it for a year since last Americruise. Just going to fix some things on it. I need to rehang the doors they are starting to sag. and line up the fenders.
PS pump went out again, so need to install that and also ordered a drop pitman arm. Got new trans mounts and need to put in the front drive shaft. Valve covers are leaking so got new gaskets. I think it needs rear brake shoes. Lastly got a 160 degree thermostat because it seems to run to hot with the 185. and thats about it.

Back home.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/2011-05-24170513.jpg
New Zbar from LMC and zbar rebuild kit from yearone
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd179/BS_z28/2011-05-24135158.jpg

[Hillbilly]

How hot. What shape is the radiator and fan/shroud in?

[revvin7]

Thats a good looking truck!

[BS_z28]

How hot. What shape is the radiator and fan/shroud in?

I have a speedway aluminum radiator with there dual electric fan setup on it. Cruising down the highway with the fans off it will climb past 210. with the fans on it will stay at 190 195ish.

[82355]

That's about right. Take your thermostat out and drill two 1/8' holes in it.

Martin