1997 k1500 z71 dd/ multipurpose truck

[97k150057]

hey everyone. im new here and started building my 97 k1500 z71 heavy half. shes got 5.7 4l60e and 14b semi float. im building a truck that i can dd and also use for work, play or whatever i need. i dont have any pics right now but will post some as soon as i get a new phone.

what ive already done
kenwood bt cd player
dual exhaust
led headlights, taillights and reverse lights
led tail light housings
led light bar
bed lights
switch panel

planing on do
diesel bumper
headache rack
jobox
rock lights
redo exhuast
4 inch lift
rough country hidden winch mount and d shackle mount
hi lift jack
different switch panel
dual battery
homemade rear bumper
gmt800 center console
17" ballistic wheels
fix rust and monstliner the whole truck
audio system with removable speaker pod rack in bed
5.3 swap when my 310,000 mile 5.7 gives up


also whats the best way to the ac compressor on a ls swap. ive seen the mount that you can get to keep the stock ac compressor. but i dot think its available anymore

 

[97k150057]

sorry for not getting pics yet. ive been busy with work and trying to get intake gaskets replaced.

 

[97k150057]

How can I get the broken fitting circled in red out? I don't hAve a tap and die set or easyout

 

[351FUN]

>led headlights, taillights and reverse lights

Tell me you're not blinding everyone with LED bulbs in reflector housings, right?

 

[97k150057]

i was. i took them out till i get some reflector housings

 

[97k150057]

Here's a few pics. I did get the fitting in finally. My dad ended up drilling out the fitting and tapping it.

 

[97k150057]

so im needing new tires. my local tire shop has 265/75r16s thunder mts for 150 and 170. one set is discounted cause of blemish. another shop has dick cepek exp 265/70r17 for 173. does anyone have any experience with either tire? i have the stock 16 and 17 inch wheels

 

[Erik the Awful]

How can I get the broken fitting circled in red out? I don't hAve a tap and die set or easyout

Hacksaw a groove into it, then use a center punch to fold the weakened part inwards. If you can get it to fold in enough, the diameter will shrink and you can pull it away from the threads. I'd give that method about a 30% chance of working beautifully.

 

[97k150057]

Hacksaw a groove into it, then use a center punch to fold the weakened part inwards. If you can get it to fold in enough, the diameter will shrink and you can pull it away from the threads. I'd give that method about a 30% chance of working beautifully.

thanks Erik. ill try that with the new intake im getting. buddy of mine has and old intake off a vortec that hes giving me. im going to clean it up and replace everything on it.

Now im chasing a problem with hard to start/long cranking and dying after started after the motor is warmed up. Never had a problem till i changed the intake gaskets. Ive checked the grounds and positives. Im at a lost on where else to look

 

[97k150057]

buddy of mine brought his scanner over and i pulled the codes. i only have p1345 and p1351. i ordered a power steering pump and pulley and new belt. also picked up ad244 alternator