my 88 k1500, tons of pics

[Swims350]

no pics, hope to get some soon but i cleaned my intake, water pump, removed alot of the wiring on top the engine to do so, then painted the intake tonight. I also painted the WP, need to clean up the overspray some. I also installed the lower rad hose yesterday I have had laying around for like a year or more. I then installed the valve covers I've had for a year or so, wing bolts, breathers, all the things that go with the VC's. Next up I need to put on the water neck t-sat and new upper rad. hose. I'm going to flush the rad and motor while it's apart too. I got some fiberglass mat and resin and my thrid quart of base as well, going to fiberglass ovr the bolt holes in the fenders and such for the old jug locations.

I also haven't hit the parts store but I want to here soon, maybe this weekend and pick up one of those universal overflow kits.

 

[Swims350]

ok finally on with moe pics...

got alot installed, the valve covers, new gaskets on them, wing bolts, caps, etc. new heater hoses, braided covers on them, new aftermarket (smaller) overflow jug.

Going to do battery cables sometime soon.

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I also put on the new lower rad. hose, water neck, and the fuel pump block off plate.

 

[crazy4offroad]

Looks great Chris! Your hard work is paying off!

 

[Swims350]

Thanks Curt.

trying to get this crap done before I body work and paint the engine bay.

 

[Swims350]

not a whole lot else been done, put my tailpipes back on and new tips. I also fixed them alot better for less to hopefully no leaks. I need to work on them a lil' bit more, hangers and such.

I decided I wanted to paint my accessory bracket so I pulled it, painted it, put it back on today. I like it better now. I got more to do.

I bought new cable ends for the 2 gauge cable I bought to make myself new battery cables. I also made my gauge holder to move my gauges up in the dash pocket, and had to buy a new line kit since mine was too short. I also picked up a battery hold down and reinstalled the primed and painted battery tray.

I'll try to get some pics up next day I work on it.

 

[Swims350]

made and ran my new battery cables, bolted it down, reran my gauges, had to move/make hole in the firewall closer to the engine(lines too short) mounted them, wired em, ran new line for the oil gauge. Fired it back up for the first time in a couple weeks, sounds queit with tailpipes on but nice as soon as you hit the gas.

You can also see where I aid I decided to paint my accessory bracket silver instead of black.

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[davbell22602]

Nice

 

[Swims350]

decided to try some fiberglassin', made some covers for my wiper motor and cruise control box, out of metal with rivets and such, then fiberglassed em, then bondo, and working it down.

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[Old77]

What color are you going to paint them? I'm assuming you're doing this just to clean up your engine compartment and stuff?

 

[Swims350]

yep they are gonna be blue, just like the firewall and such.

 

[Old77]

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Are my eyes playing tricks with me or is the left gauge lower than the right one

 

[Swims350]

not sure probably is.

 

[bucket]

Are my eyes playing tricks with me or is the left gauge lower than the right one

That's OK. How often do you see a pair of boobs that are a perfect match? Or feet that are the exact same size?

 

[HotRodPC]

That's OK. How often do you see a pair of boobs that are a perfect match? Or feet that are the exact same size?

My boobs are the same size, and they match too.

 

[Swims350]

LOL good point.