I've been making some progress on the truck and parts have been trickling in slowly over the past couple months.
Suspension- The bilstein shocks showed up however I learned I needed some spacers (that I didn't have) too. Also picked up new rear shock studs and braces from ORD. The stainless spacers should be here tomorrow and the suspension should be done with exception of torquing the U bolts and I may need to add a rear shim.
Exhaust- Mufflers and flex couplers arrived so I should have everything I need to fabricate the piping to the mufflers. I may need some additional tubing post muffler once I figure out exit points.
Brake Lines- I nicked the rear brake line when I was massaging the passenger frame rail for header clearance so I picked up a new rear brake line that runs from the proportioning valve to the rear axle. Since I was buying those lines I figured I might as well pickup a pair of front lines that run between the proportioning valve and master cylinder since those lines are hammered on the C10.
Radiator- Ended up with a drop in Aluminum radiator with electric fans that I found on amazon with pretty good reviews. Several user reviews had it mounted in a squarebody and some with the BBC so I went with it.
Power Steering- After a little research I was able to determine that I can use the stock L29 pump and pressure line with an adapter at the squarebody PS box (inverted flare to o-ring). I bought the adapter from CPP, new high pressure line and a new pump so should have everything I need for the power steering.
EFI/Ignition- I posted a pic of the ProFlow EFI and I've since acquired a bunch of little parts including MSD coil, coil mount, Taylor wires, AC Delco plugs, water neck, thermostat, Edelbrock fuel pressure regulator, Summit air cleaner etc. All those parts are on hand and ready to be installed after the engine is buttoned up.
Fuel Lines- The Walboro pump was installed along with the filter using a stainless bracket on the frame rail near the tank. I originally planned on running hardline down the frame rail however I've ditched that idea for 6an line which I'll run down the center of the truck away from the exhaust. With this change I needed more 6an line and some miscellaneous fittings which I purchased through summit so I should have everything I need to complete the fuel system.
Misc- Other parts arrived including new belt idlers, tensioner and a belt. I also scored a transmission hump (sm465/np205), OE front tow hooks and a 1974 Chevrolet owners manual from
@Capt Ron
Cam Package- Took about 5-6 weeks however the Comp Cam package has arrived! This has been holding me up more than anything else so I'm glad to finally receive the parts so I can
finish the engine for this build.
floor hump and hooks after media blast
