1987 R10 Driver

[Captkaos]

Saturday, March 15th, 2014: Bent the cut tabs for the radio back out while I had some free time.  Need to get it welded up...

[Captkaos]

Sunday, March 16th, 2014:  Got all the wiring sorted out on the new sending unit.  Got the dual power wires spliced and the ground connected to the unit and the sender and pump.




Got the new Racetronix pump mount, isolator and pump mocked up (need to set the level) and got the Weather pack connector for the power and send wires hooked up.


Also got started on fixing the stripped out brake lines for the disc brake setup:

[Captkaos]

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014: Borrowed some space in a buddies shop just in case it rained and removed the bed bolts (8 3/4" socket and wobbler), The rear diff vent (1/2" socket and extension) and unpluged the rear light harness.  Got the bed in the air rolled the truck out and then started to remove the previously installed pump/sending unit.  When I pulled it out I found that the one they sold me wasn't the right one and had to call them and get another one on its way which was a wait of about 3 hours.  During that time I had to unassemble the existing sending unit put all the parts back on.  I also took the time to round the new Racetronix Syclone hotwire kit which was more than long enough to fit.  This gives me alternator voltage direct to the pump, or about 14.8 volts.  After finally getting the new sending unit I had to scramble to get everything together before it got too late.  Finished it up and drive the truck this morning (following day) with an operational sending unit!

I only had time for this one photo...

[monte0185]

Very awesome build. I think you should paint the radiator support and intercooler gloss black to hide it behind that billet grill. That way the gloss black on the grill and it blends together. You would still be able to see it but it wont be saying hey look at me anymore.

[Red87]

Subscribed.  I'd love to do this to my wife's '87 R10, and it's already red!   

[bigbrdf250]

Nice write up and build to say the least. Do U happen to have a detailed parts list with what and who u used?

[Captkaos]

bigbrdf250, I am working on that along with working on catching up on some progress that I haven't been able to post.  Finished the Disc setup, 90% finished with the AC ducting, plus some other misc stuff...

This is from today after I picked it up for bushing replacement and alignment..  This is from my new GoPro...

[bd]

She scoots!!  How does she feel?

[Captkaos]

Good!  Especially after the frontend rebuild.  I wanted to get into it more but didn't want the wife to freak out.

Chris Lucas
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[bd]

LOL!!!   

[Captkaos]

This is from this morning.  Quick acceleration from a red light this morning.

[VileZambonie]

Sweet

[bigbrdf250]

Sure does move pretty quick. I'll wait patiently lol. I'm still gathering all the info before I back into it. Mines coming from a straight 6. Though I will most likely not do turbo$$$$

[FlatBlack77]

so awesome

[Red87]

Freakin' awesome!