81 K10 Build

[SmokeShow]

You've done an amazing job! Are either of the red colors on your truck, factory? Particularly interested in the color name or paint code of the brighter red color, rather than the darker stripe. My 83 GMC was repainted a very similar color and I don't have a paint code so I'm curious. Thanks.

[Mike81K10]

301N - Jewel Red Metallic (Chevy 2012 Malibu Paint Code primary paint)
WA7564 - Dark Claret Metallic (Chevy 1981 Truck Paint Code - 2nd color tone area - Stripe)
WA9088 - Cherry Red Metallic (GM Color 1994 for various makes - used to pin stripe)

[VileZambonie]

I'm going to assume it was an aftermarket replacement that has gone by the way of the dinosaur. The way the fuels are today, don't be surprised if it doesn't last unless you exercise the valve.

[Mike81K10]

Think that is what was wrong with it VZ because it worked when I removed it. However, the 3/8" port was closed up from the gunk.

[Mike81K10]

I am getting my tanks ready to hang. I went over the Filler necks and metal tubing. There was quite bit if gunk and rust in them, mostly the drivers side tank. Could not find new metal filler tubes so I cleaned them inside and out. I sprayed the outside of them with zinc CRC spray and cleared them and the inside I used a fuel tank coating. They turned out pretty good and I like the white because it allows me good visibility inside. I am adding a before picture of the filler assembly.

[Shifty]

Nice job sir!

[Mike81K10]

Been a while, things got in the way of truck progress and logging in. Over the last two weeks I got a bit completed. I found I could not keep my old rotors free of rust so I bought new rotors with hubs (Painted the hubs black and used the old lugs to protect the new studs from paint - have new chrome lugs) they were bare like the rotor and where together) and new inner and outer bearing. Changed them out. Also worked on my A/C system and got it completed except for some of the wiring. Had to cut out a section of the radiator support and weld in some metal so my A/C lines could run without the binding they were doing. Got my radiator back in with shroud and new radiator hoses. Bought some AC Delco double platinum spark plugs. Got my timing set at top dead center with my new distributor. I also got my Transfer Case shifter installed with the transmission cover reinstalled. Got my X'fer case and transmission switches installed and wired in. Will attached some pictures.

[Mike81K10]

Few more pics!

[Shifty]

Fine work man!

[Mike81K10]

Thanks Shifty!

[Mike81K10]

Installed a new fuel pump (it OEM Mechanical) Old one was in rough shape and I had a lifetime warranty so I got a new one, installed the radiator over fill Reservoir, stripped the Air Cleaner and refinished it, and began hanging my fuel tanks (DS done and 50% done with the PS), still have to connect the hoses. However, I bought a couple of 100 micron filters that I am going to install. Will cut some of the length of SS lines and then re-flare the ends in a spot I can access with the truck bed on.

[1980K20]

Looking good!

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[Mike81K10]

Thanks, working on trying to complete the plumbing for the fuel tanks and install the 100 micron filters between the tanks and selector valve. I also wanted to run my rubber hose about 4-6 inches longer from the tanks (under the cab connection location to steel lines) on both sides to make it easier to access in the future. That resulted in have to hand cut all my stainless steel lines (about six inches) on the drivers side and an additional 4-5 inches of the 3/8 line on the passenger side by the selector valve for the filter. Will put the fuel filters in proximity to the selector valve for easy access. Cutting the lines meant I have to flare them again and I bought a flare kit (one that could handle SS lines) and did my first ever flares.

[frotosride]

Like that kit. Hydraulics really make it easier.

[VileZambonie]

I use mastercool too