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3" is going to be hard to route between the 205 and the frame. With 2.5" I was really tight to the point I was concerned about cooking the fuel lines. I'm not sure 3" will fit.

8.1 manifolds won't fit between the squarebody frame rails without cutting the rails. Mine are late squarebody cast manifolds. They tuck in tight to the block. but TBI manifolds from GMT400 trucks fit too. Here's a shot of mine with less in the way to block the view. Larry used...

Nice Burb! I like the air box setup too. As far as the exhaust goes, I'm running stock big block truck manifolds to avoid the exact interference you have. I had a full 2.5" true dual setup with x-pipe from there. Zero clearance issues at the shackles. Given the fact that these trucks don't...

In for the Square. Good work so far. I'm not a oil burner fan, but if it is working for you keep rocking it. Keep an eye on the balancer as it's a known reason why the 6.2's commit suicide. I'm always happy seeing these old trucks getting used for play and work.

Atl-Atl's old truck. You can see what he did with it here. This is the only K5/FWC camper for sale east of the Mississippi that I'm aware of. And the ad's note that the camper sleeps four is VERY optimistic. Four very small people maybe. Two average-sized adults makes for a cozy setup...

If I was still running an auto it's what I did. I was always the first to grab 4low out of the group. Mostly for the fact that the ratio made up for my lack of low end torque and less than ideal tire size and axle ratio. With the big block and granny gear I don't expect a need to go to 4...

Yep, it's just the rear bracket for the alternator.

That's a great setup. I despise v-belts. It should cleanup well with a little elbow grease and paint. Get a fresh tensioner and idler pulley when you go to install it. A CS144 alternator is what usually got used in that setup. You can get them in 125 or 140 amp variety.

Yep. I run two. I've got a lot of electrical going on inside the console and didn't want to burden the factory fuse panel tapping more power from it. Call it the automotive equivalent to Clark Griswold powering his Christmas lights from one outlet in the garage if I pulled from the fuse...

All I can say is WOW! Hijack approved. You've been at this as long as I've been alive! I can only imagine the adventures you've been on. Simply amazing to say you've taken a K5 as far as you have. Very cool. I've got the heat in the camper but omitted the indoor plumbing. But then...

Today's progress doesn't seem like much but I managed to take all day at it. Got the power for the console reinstalled. I'm running it directly off the battery with a continuous duty solenoid that comes on with switched ignition power. Takes a big load off the stock fuse panel. I've got a...

Quick update with the K5 Camper. Been driving it on the weekends since the exhaust guy fixed the clearance issue with the passenger side pipe off the manifold. The interior has been bare bones during this as I had intended fixing a couple of nagging issues before I put all the stuff back in...

Having a canoe up on top of the camper did not help the COG on that F150. I was concerned with COG during the rebuilding stage of my FWC Blazer camper. I did everything I could to keep the weight down as low as I could get it. The ancient 3-way RV fridge that was above the bed rail got...

I totally get the reliability of OEM setups. Nothing wrong with that. Some of the aftermarket systems are getting better reliability and I think if you bring a couple key spares like a MAP, TPS and IAC you could get by pretty easy. A couple of my buddies have taken the Pro-flow equipped...

I totally get the logic looking at stock TBI setup. The parts aren't as easy to get anymore. The sensors are, but the actual throttle body unit is no longer supported by GM. The 454 unit is not the same as the much more common 350/305 unit either. Holley was making replacement TBI units at...

You can't go wrong with a gen 6 454. It should bolt in place of the oil burner with no modifications. Going with a carb or fuel injection?

Thanks. I had looked for 3 years to find the camper. Missed out on a couple by hours or lack of funds. I think it's had more use in the last couple of years than it had in the previous 20 for sure. My buddy Larry deserves all the credit on the swap for sure. He's the pioneer in swapping...

The truck is back at the exhaust guy getting the pipe off of the passenger side manifold re-routed for more front driveshaft clearance. But instead of trailering it over I drove it with Larry coming along in the Waggy to bring me back. It was a good 30-minute run to get over there and got to...

Great getaway write up. Just so you know you can practically drive a Subaru over Medano pass now. The east side is just a rough graded dirt road. Once into the park you will do a few creek crossings, but this time of year it's barely running. Air down for the sand and look out for the crowds...

I got to drive it today after Larry did some tweaking. Amazing. It's a ripper. It don't feel like the camper is even on the back now.