1985 GMC K10 build

[1967KaiserM715]

Well, case in point, that primer is really thin, had to turn up the gun to spray the paint. Fixed the two small runs on the fenders, then tacked and cleaned for paint. Two light coats, followed by a wet coat. Had several issues, one was the staging, just got in the way a few times, so one fender has some runs. then a small spot on the cab by rear of door jam-most likely an overlap of paint when spraying the jamb. same with the passenger door, positive I messed up cause I hit the frame of the truck as I was spraying, the last door...was probably rushing, I just overlapped too much and was too close...this wasn't really my first time painting, but it was my first time doing a whole vehicle. I knew it the second I was almost done with the last door It was gonna be bad, probably got a little too excited I was pretty much done. So here are some pics, need to decide how to fix everything, fender shouldn't be too bad, but the doors are another story.

[1967KaiserM715]

Loaded truck up and brought it home, fenders and doors really just need a good scuff and a couple extra coats of paint, maybe by next weekend.






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[VileZambonie]

Wet sand the whole thing and shoot it again

[1967KaiserM715]

Probably should, really thought about it. BUT ultimately the decision was to just redo the doors and fenders, money being the biggest factor, and time.

 I have been waiting for my Cherokee transmission to just go, but luckily so far it hasn't, only uses a quart of atf every 3000 miles...front and rear seals, fluid is always slightly dark-last time I did a filter change it didn't look too bad, very little clutch material, and it hasn't slipped yet, but I can't put more then 500 more lbs in it before it gushes atf from the front seal(which has been replaced twice) it's turning into a rusted out money pit, and without a lot of work and money will probably be hard to pass the next inspection. Hence this truck which was given a budget of $6,000. I have to go over that now because of the radiator, the 4 core it came with turned out bad, too many leaks, plus because of engine, the inlet and outlet are too small.

There's actually a few more things that will bring me over budget too, like all new gaskets, but overall I've kept very close to budget and with the next few months I need to save as much money as I can for bills, given I don't know how much snow we'll get, or rather how many snow storms. I do have a second job lined up, but I still need to make sure I keep plenty in reserve, just in case.

I think I'm good to say I haven't done a lot of things I regret doing(or not), I feel that no matter my decision on this paint, everything will be good, I already know the bed is going to be a little off on color as well because I won't have that ready for paint till spring. And this truck is going to end up a daily driver, I know full well it's not going to end up looking like it just rolled off the assembly line, even color, no dents running perfect, I expect there will be a few little issues here and there once it's "done". And that I can live with. I've driven enough beater cars to know this one will be steps ahead, and should give me 15 years before I think about going through it again.


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Started putting interior in, starting with some sound deadening, and heat barrier. I'm using Thermo-Tec products, they have some good reviews, and I took advantage of some of their deals this holiday, some buy some get some free things. so hopefully I end up with a decent amount left over for some other projects.







Pedal assembly(I need to drill two holes in the fire-wall for the clutch support rods) and steering column will be going in soon, along with the heater diverter and box, with a new heater core. Already started putting in some wiring. More later, Happy Holidays.

[1967KaiserM715]

pedals in, clutch slave in, starting to put wiring back in-apparently the only thing I never took proper pictures of.



and I need a new heater resistor-I tried searching, couldn't find a source-any links or ideas? one of the pins is broke on the back side, so it just sits there.

[hatzie]

Standard Motor Products RU64   = Three terminal base model blower resistor.  Without AC.
Standard Motor Products RU630 = Four terminal blower resistor. With AC.

[1967KaiserM715]

Got most of the wiring in, still need to hook up engine side wiring, but 90% of interior is in, still need to finish up door jamb and under dash light, plus steering column plugs.

I painted the dash and cover, I was hoping to install cover before trim, but because the trim needs to be installed first, dash has to come back off. I only slipped the cover on for a quick peek-Doesn't fit as well as I remember.


(Yes, the cover has a couple cracks, I plan on saving up for a new dash later)

I took a pic from drivers side first, then went and placed the trim in place temporarily.

[1967KaiserM715]

I going to take some more pics and upload them tomorrow.

More done, almost all interior wiring is done, I need to fix the under dash light, wires are chafed through in one spot. My thanks to bd for the part number for the ATO/ATC fuse box terminal kit, that is a nice kit for adding into the IGN, ACC, LPS, and BAT terminals of the fuse box; American AutoWire 500429.

The engine bay side is almost done, I have a relay and Oil pressure sender safety switch almost all wired up for the fuel pump, I need to put a ring terminal on one wire that goes to starter, and then finally one wire that goes to the interior that runs a Fail indicator-pretty much if the pump stops receiving power, the lamp lights up. I also wired in a bypass switch to help prime the system without cranking or oil pressure. I also need to finish some grounds, specifically one for the Glow controller, then add a couple for engine to frame/cab/and others.

Things I still need to do are battery cables-I have all new cables and ends, brake lines from master to Proportion valve, and one crossover line for the drivers fuel tank. Then the truck should pretty much be ready to start and drive around.

[GMCMedic]

I love that color

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[1967KaiserM715]

I love that color

Thanks!

Here's some of the updated wiring pics, 3 things for the cab-glow and water in fuel lamps need to be wired in, and still need to fix the under dash light and get those wires routed right. Engine side, need to add the reverse light adapter from transmission to firewall, ground for Glow Plug relay, route fuel level sender wire to rear. I will be updating the battery cable ends later, I'm just using some universal ends for now-didn't find any ends I liked local, so I will be ordering online.

I have a junction power 12v+ source, a 150amp bus bar for grounds with a cover(I am ordering a cover for the positive junction), a rocker switch over-ride for fuel pump(priming system after fuel filter changes), fuel pump and fuel pump fail indicator relays. running 8awg wire to battery for alternator, ordering 12awg fusible link for that. 10awg and 14awg fusible link for the power junction block-that may change to 8awg wire and 12awg fusible link. Using #2awg for battery cables.




I see I forgot to plug in one of the plugs to the fuse box-but that kit helped clean it up and the wires stick better then a male spade.


I added a relay and light so I can see if the fuel pump lost power, thought it would be a handy indicator to see if the fuel pump stops working.


More later.

[1967KaiserM715]

Been a while since I updated this thread-so here are a few things I have done.

Worked on making my own air cleaner housing, I will be using the stock filter for a 1997 6.5 Diesel, and it will allow me to pull cooler air from the front like stock. Basic body is 8" air ducting, with beads rolled in with my bead roller(made the body extremely rigid) 3" to 3.5" turbo to air cleaner, 4" from housing to stock attachment on core support. I do still need to make a mount to mate it to the fender.



Painted transfer Skid Plate and Front Diff Cover, drained and replaced front diff fluid.





Started the engine a couple times, this was the last time- determined the pump was too far retarded, based on the large clouds of unburnt diesel and shaking engine.

https://youtu.be/6oTbA_9lp6k

And I "fixed" the tach as well, it has a bunch of dip switches on the rear, and well apparently having it on a 4 cylinder ignition coil doesn't work. I have it on the right settings now although it does still read a little high-this should be fixed by playing with the potentiometer on the side per the instructions.

[1967KaiserM715]

Finishing up cab interior, putting down a butyl layer, Thermo-Tec brand, followed by a generic 1/8" closed cell foam with aluminum foil side. This second layer will provide a little extra sound and heat protection, but the main thing is to provide a soft layer between the vinyl mat and the butyl layer, which will help dampen sounds even further. I am also putting down 2 square sections of a fiberglass mat on the passenger floor board and over the tunnel for heat.







I need to order more material to finish up, I knew when I put in the initial order I might need another roll to completely do everything I planned.


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My brother has/had a 6.2 powered truck, we took out the engine for him, I stole some wiring, and pulled out my spliced interior wiring for the glow light and Water in Fuel lamps, it also got me the Low coolant sensor light, and the corresponding light cover for the gauge cluster(previously said Choke). I drilled out the hole for the bulkhead connector, engine bay side of the harness now has 2 splices, because I am still using the 6.5 WIF sender and made my own Glow Harness.

I will steal a few more things from the truck-including axles, 3/4 front-GM 10 bolt, 8 lug. 1 ton C&C dually rear end, 4.10 gears. I may sell the rear axle and change gearing to 3.73, getting a full float 14 bolt SRW set up from a 3/4 ton to match the re-gear. All of this is for down the road though.

I ordered a Vinyl floor kit, and some other miscellaneous things. Got the gray vinyl floor, beige didn't match the rest of the interior, and didn't really want Black; blue was definitely not even an option to consider. I am using the original Blue seat belts, will go with Tan or gray belts later down the road.

I am waiting on some better weather to repaint the doors and fenders. I should have enough paint after that to do the exterior of the bed and tail gate.


I just realized I never linked video of me starting the engine. I will do that now...

https://youtu.be/6oTbA_9lp6k

Took a couple tries, had the pump too far retarded, timing chain stretch possibly accounting for that, will need to fine tune. Also the Tach, had the dip switches set for a 6 cylinder distributor-no wonder it never worked right. Still need to fine tune with the potentiometer on the side, idle is about 750rpm(tach shows 850), need to drop that to about 600(manual trans idle I believe was supposed to be around 625, 700 for automatic.)

Warmer Weather approaches, along with longer workdays...Win/Lose scenario I guess-the Cherokee needs a lot of work if I even want to think about getting it to pass inspection. I have till the end of MAY...

[1967KaiserM715]

Few things, put in the vinyl floor, started making a cover for the bench seat.







Added top-stitching,


More to come later in the week.


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