Author Topic: My 78 k10 4x4 build thread -454 install / build -1 ton axles- frame restoration  (Read 411754 times)

Offline FearNoMan78k10

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The joe Gibbs 10w40 conventional high zinc oil high phosphorus came today :-) no pictures yet of that tomorrow I will post a couple


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Check out the testimonials guys on his oil,,, yes it's very expensive but he has specific oils for very specific uses and needs and from what his customers say it's truly some of the absolute best stuff out there ,,,,


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Many motors were unscathed and saved by the bell with his oils from what his customers. And users had to say, various sites backed up the hype


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The exhaust is 3" duals with flowmaster super 10 mufflers attached ( welded ) on, should be pretty throaty


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Motor has been worked completely over and repainted chevy orange, it looks immaculate, I didn't take pictures :-(  I will soon though, the short block build is complete ,,,, so still have the upper half to go with the heads, intake manifold , carb and air filter ,,,,


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I purchased new light bulbs for the truck too awhile back don't think I've posted those


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Getting closer for sure!


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Clamps ( hose ) , battery cables, good ones, good battery , drive shafts rebuilt, and radiator shroud are among the major items I need to complete the need parts list


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Oh and a few joints up front as well :-)  oh and rims lol you'll see why on those


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I will post very detailed motor work soon,,, what all was done etc and of course will throw a bunch of pics in there too


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Expect that to be next week on the engine details I'd say,,,


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Too much to list and too many details for tonight it's late... Hoping for an American thunder ( muscle )  big block bored out 454 :-)


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To create windshield breaking power and torque and smiles to go along :-) 


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Wonder if my sm465 tranny will need anything else besides a good throw out  bearing and new oil and a heavy duty clutch ? Any advice on that guys,,,,, would be helpful,,,,


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The np205 transfer case should just need some new fluid and be good to go, looks fair for sure


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