With so much going on with my ever evolving project I thought I would share. Please keep in mind my technical experience includes small engine shop class in high school and some VW work in my 20's. However much of that experience was under the oversight of a mechanic friend.
I purchased this truck for 1500$. It was running. Running hot! Come to find out running hot with no fluids. No rust at all except from bottom of left and right front fenders. I love the truck and thought I would try to do her a solid and build myself a reliable family ride. Why do it myself? Well.. I'm a behind the times kind of 34 year old guy and I want to be more like my grandfather than this new generation of derelicts. Old values..make it happen yourself.. quit the whining.. by the book principled life. To that end I want my kids to remember me as the dad who could fix everything, worked my ass off, and loved them. It's a balance as I have a demanding day job. I digress...Being on here has led to a lot of help from those who have done it, and I appreciate that. Immensely, both now and for any and all co tinued support.
The build:
New remanufactured engine from diesel dealers. 6.9l. Non turbo. I am turboing the truck with a stock + setup Russ is helping me with. Can't say enough positive things about Russ.
I'm running 910 springs and ARP studs. I am building my own fuel system out of a walbro 392 and Baldwin filters (it will be similar to R&D). It will be the bypass with the Holly regulator. I would have ran the manual thw reman one got hit hard enough to break it and my current one is god knows how old. I don't know my ultimate plans for the truck other than to keep it forever. More fuel could mean more fun at some point in the future.
I did purchase the billet return line kit from Justin who is a stand up guy in my book. BTW the rails came in beautifully. They are quality, built right, and I look forward to seeing them perform.
I have the driveline being rebuilt by precision driveline here in Oregon. They are fast, honest, and so far on top of it!
I got the glow plug harness from CCD along with some other odds and ends including the fuel sump kit. I am not sure how I feel so far about the parts and pieces I have ordered we will see as I get further along. I will say the gph is quality in hand. Communication has left some to be desired.
The tranny I had rebuilt by Monster. That was a mistake. It has not been installed uet but was too much money, the rebuild ran over on time, it isn't the correct color, and their service aligns with common consensus. Not great. We will see how she performs. This was a live and learn. I should have done way more research.
It will have new window seals all the way around because it's leaking somewhere. Thankfully we hit the dry season in Oregon and it's allowing me time to get it mobile.
The entire interior is out. It will be reupholstered by my mother (just a slip cover really). The carpet is gray wool from a local market contact. It was left over from a job I had. I am repainting the interior trim the SEM color Camel. I also have a new headliner I am going to handle. New speakers, new deck, and glow shift dials. Water temp, egr, oil pressure, and boost.
I ordered a redhead manual steering box. And a new upgraded intermediate shaft. Those should be here soon.
I'm doing all of this out of my very small garage and my driveway. I'm at the wiring stage as some of you may know. Wish me luck, I will keep you posted.
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I purchased this truck for 1500$. It was running. Running hot! Come to find out running hot with no fluids. No rust at all except from bottom of left and right front fenders. I love the truck and thought I would try to do her a solid and build myself a reliable family ride. Why do it myself? Well.. I'm a behind the times kind of 34 year old guy and I want to be more like my grandfather than this new generation of derelicts. Old values..make it happen yourself.. quit the whining.. by the book principled life. To that end I want my kids to remember me as the dad who could fix everything, worked my ass off, and loved them. It's a balance as I have a demanding day job. I digress...Being on here has led to a lot of help from those who have done it, and I appreciate that. Immensely, both now and for any and all co tinued support.
The build:
New remanufactured engine from diesel dealers. 6.9l. Non turbo. I am turboing the truck with a stock + setup Russ is helping me with. Can't say enough positive things about Russ.
I'm running 910 springs and ARP studs. I am building my own fuel system out of a walbro 392 and Baldwin filters (it will be similar to R&D). It will be the bypass with the Holly regulator. I would have ran the manual thw reman one got hit hard enough to break it and my current one is god knows how old. I don't know my ultimate plans for the truck other than to keep it forever. More fuel could mean more fun at some point in the future.
I did purchase the billet return line kit from Justin who is a stand up guy in my book. BTW the rails came in beautifully. They are quality, built right, and I look forward to seeing them perform.
I have the driveline being rebuilt by precision driveline here in Oregon. They are fast, honest, and so far on top of it!
I got the glow plug harness from CCD along with some other odds and ends including the fuel sump kit. I am not sure how I feel so far about the parts and pieces I have ordered we will see as I get further along. I will say the gph is quality in hand. Communication has left some to be desired.
The tranny I had rebuilt by Monster. That was a mistake. It has not been installed uet but was too much money, the rebuild ran over on time, it isn't the correct color, and their service aligns with common consensus. Not great. We will see how she performs. This was a live and learn. I should have done way more research.
It will have new window seals all the way around because it's leaking somewhere. Thankfully we hit the dry season in Oregon and it's allowing me time to get it mobile.
The entire interior is out. It will be reupholstered by my mother (just a slip cover really). The carpet is gray wool from a local market contact. It was left over from a job I had. I am repainting the interior trim the SEM color Camel. I also have a new headliner I am going to handle. New speakers, new deck, and glow shift dials. Water temp, egr, oil pressure, and boost.
I ordered a redhead manual steering box. And a new upgraded intermediate shaft. Those should be here soon.
I'm doing all of this out of my very small garage and my driveway. I'm at the wiring stage as some of you may know. Wish me luck, I will keep you posted.
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