1982 Chevy 3/4 ton toy build:o)

[ChvyGirl]

I look forward to seeing more pics and your pogress - my best wishes!!

 

[Wes]

Well, I drove the truck about a hundred miles today. Everything worked great! She hasn't ran this good since I bought her. I found something at the Junk yard to put under the hood(o: I'll get pictures of it tomorrow. I'm pretty excited about it...

~Wes~

 

[chilliwak]

I am looking forward to seeing your junk yard goodies wes! Post those pics ASAP soldier...... Cheers, Chilli...

 

[Wes]

Said Goodies:wings::wings::wings::wings::wings:

It's an old York A/C compressor. They have their own oil reservoir and don't rely on lube in the freon. They make great on-board air compressors\o/

~Wes~

 

[Wes]

I paid just a little extra for the compressor($50). But It was OK because it came with the clutch\o/ I have 2 or three air tanks lying around and a couple air horns. They will be the first add-ons) I would really like to get air lockers for the differentials. But that will have to wait.

I need to see If I can find some compression fittings that fit the compressor and convert them to a 1/2" NPT. That will make it easier to plumb things up. I think I have a pressure switch to run the clutch. That leaves me needing a check valve and a pop off valve and a fancy gauge for the dash)

There will also be a couple of quick connects and hose storage to run air tools)

~Wes~

 

[JCMatthews]

I like the grill, but maybe a piece of flat iron horisontally across the grill would tie in the line between the head lights and the blinkers. Then you could put a bow tie on it and it would almost look factory. Just my .02

 

[JCMatthews]

Sorry to post twice. The site will no longer let me edit my posts. It just started this weekend. I miss typed. The flat bar would tie in the line between the head lights not the head lights and blinkers.

 

[Wes]

I have something planned there. Just need time(o: Were putting a roof on my house and its taking longer that I thought. Thanks for the input!

~Wes~

 

[Wes]

Well, The truck has been running pretty good lately. But the radiator seems to have sprung a leak. It's a good thing we've been working overtime at work. I should be able to get me a nice aluminum one on Payday\o/ Will a 2 core be fine or should I get a 3 core because I'll be hauling the camper? I'm thinking the three core would be better?

~Wes~

 

[Wes]

Well I finally got a radiator and put it in. It's been pretty hectic with the house and work taking up a lot of time. I ended up getting a Champion all aluminum radiator for my truck. This one was a inch too tall so I'm going to have to make a couple new brackets for the top but it wont be a big deal.

Thanks for watching)

~Wes~

 

[Spargman]

nice looking rad..that should definitely help to keep your rig cool!

 

[Mc Taco]

Any updates Wes?

 

[Mark Harley]

Wes........Wes..........Where are you?
I need to see if you got the roof on the house, The grill finished, The rear tire frame done and the results of the camper build.
Of and I want to see the truck painted too!