yes bed off . . . and since mine is not bolted down yet perfect time to install .
as to shocks not sure yet . cross that bridge when I get there . but since its a 1ton shacks are inboard to begin with .
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budget beater - . . . HOLMES 220 single line boom wrecker install starting ..
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as to shocks not sure yet . cross that bridge when I get there . but since its a 1ton shacks are inboard to begin with .
good progress today with lots of 
lets just say i LIKE
my new rear bumper .
pics tonight when i am done in the shop .
lets just say i LIKE
my new rear bumper .pics tonight when i am done in the shop .
just needs ends capped / receiver tube set and welded in / D-rings set and welded on / few holes to bolt the 2 half's together / 2 brackets to mount it up to the truck .
dam dirty / gritty day but i am super happy with the look and outcome.
got to love the plasma
dam dirty / gritty day but i am super happy with the look and outcome.
got to love the plasma
well the match maker ring is here . went and picked it up tonight . come out real good for what its going to be used for .
all is good now . just need 6 longer bolts and a new gasket and o-ring rubber seal .
and i figured why not a little more
for the side of the 203 range box . sorry ORD the plain steel cover had to go .
all is good now . just need 6 longer bolts and a new gasket and o-ring rubber seal .
and i figured why not a little more
for the side of the 203 range box . sorry ORD the plain steel cover had to go .
Nice work!!
well i am not sure if these will be able to hold the rear bumper and hitch combo on the frame of the truck . . . i do have bigger stuff if need be i can use . 
oh ya and i got the DIY4X goose neck hitch set in place today and test fit and marked my holes to drill .
oh ya and i got the DIY4X goose neck hitch set in place today and test fit and marked my holes to drill .
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5/8 ton status
I like that better than my 241 mount with the 203 adapted to it.
nothing wrong with your way . i wish i could have done that as i have a th400/208 adapter already . but this range box has been threw the ringer with bolt patterns . so i just went back to stock and had the spacer made .
my other doubler is a 4l80-e/241 adapter to redrilled 203 box .
Looks like the gooseneck hitch didn't cover your frame splice like you wanted...
So are you going to have to fish plate that spot now? Or is it just a trick of the pic?
Amazingly cool build by the way
So are you going to have to fish plate that spot now? Or is it just a trick of the pic?
Amazingly cool build by the way
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ya i am going to plate it . but looks like its going to be on the outside of the frame . wish i had known were the rear brackets ended . . . i would have had kirt make them a bit longer to let me sandwich it all in . thats o.k. tho it will get burnt in with a fish plate . and maybe it will overlap the bolts for the hitch and be welded and plated ? ? ? naaa prob just a diamond shape to work and clear the bolts.
and thanks on the comment .
and thanks on the comment .
well engine for this was 1 of a few i had or screw it and just do this . https://ck5.com/forums/threads/gm-crate-engine.333734/
the engine made it to work today and i got to unload it from the truck . but super busy day today and i didnt get to load it and bring it home . . ..
the engine made it to work today and i got to unload it from the truck . but super busy day today and i didnt get to load it and bring it home . . ..
That's still cool! But good luck sleeping all night..
update :
engine looks good . intake is bolted on and sealed up .
trans has been cleaned / shift improver kit installed and drain plug in pan .
but yesterday was the day from he!! . . . everything i did just was fighting me all day . then i get a pm from a member here i had asked a question on and got told i might have screwed up the check balls in the shift improver kit install . so i might be pulling it all again . . .
what a frigin weekend . . .
engine looks good . intake is bolted on and sealed up .
trans has been cleaned / shift improver kit installed and drain plug in pan .
but yesterday was the day from he!! . . . everything i did just was fighting me all day . then i get a pm from a member here i had asked a question on and got told i might have screwed up the check balls in the shift improver kit install . so i might be pulling it all again . . .
what a frigin weekend . . .
started working on this again .going to start finishing it next week since i will be off work permanently . also that winter season is coming and i need a plow truck . and most important i need a vehicle to drive .
did a little major upgrade on the front end last night .
did a little major upgrade on the front end last night .
cab & front clip all off as one and on roller frame today .
makes it real easy to set in the L31 and th400/203/205 combo .
also helps to have 2 engine hoists .
makes it real easy to set in the L31 and th400/203/205 combo .
also helps to have 2 engine hoists .
had a little problem here with drive line tilt back angle . https://ck5.com/forums/threads/engine-and-trans-tilt.334726/
but all figured out now crossmember was the problem at t-case area .
but all figured out now crossmember was the problem at t-case area .
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got the driveline in and 2wd low floor hump cab set on today after the cross member goof .
clears the ORD doubler setup with a hair bit of room left over . the shifter setup will need a tweek tho . figured as much with the 2wd low hump floor .
clears the ORD doubler setup with a hair bit of room left over . the shifter setup will need a tweek tho . figured as much with the 2wd low hump floor .
Just to let you know, on my '90 K5, I had to use a decent amount to hammer work to get the floor to move out of the way for the triple sticks. And I am going to rework the back end of the brace to get it down for a little bit of room. I am planning on putting the corner gusset in lower, so that I can cut the top off.
What are you seeing?
What are you seeing?
mine clears all except that tiny spot the shifter bolt hits . but that will be removed for the new triple stick setup anyway .
little rear bumper action today .
made my brackets to the frame with 2 - 5/8" holes & 2 - 1/2" holes each . this should hold here on there good-n-tight ! 1st pic i still have yet to do the 4th hole . the other 2 holes clear the factory cross member rivet's . and the brackets are just 3.5"x3.5"x1/4" wall angle . . .
then test hung the main section of the bumper to make sure depth was good and tailgate thats BENT clears when down . then i marked were to cut the bumper to let the brackets pass threw for final weld both sides .
made my brackets to the frame with 2 - 5/8" holes & 2 - 1/2" holes each . this should hold here on there good-n-tight ! 1st pic i still have yet to do the 4th hole . the other 2 holes clear the factory cross member rivet's . and the brackets are just 3.5"x3.5"x1/4" wall angle . . .
then test hung the main section of the bumper to make sure depth was good and tailgate thats BENT clears when down . then i marked were to cut the bumper to let the brackets pass threw for final weld both sides .
