New WK Gasser Project

cousin_it · October 29, 2013, 1:29pm

Thanks Johnny & Carl,

I found some more fuel, 1 inch oak boards that I am mixing with the cedar & various round cuttings. Decided to try a saw vs chunker — sawdust is evil !!! I think there is more probability of getting in trouble with a saw than with a chunker.

don_mannes · October 29, 2013, 3:53pm

Wow Peter, over here we build stuff with nice lumber like that!

Patrick1 · October 29, 2013, 6:05pm

Hi Peter
That is a very nice setup on your S10 .
I’m going to feel a little embarrassed when I start building and post pics and video of my build on my old 1968 C10.
You have to get your S10 up and running, I want to see how she performs with the blower!

Thanks
Patrick

cousin_it · October 29, 2013, 10:21pm

Don, most of the wood was picked over before it was given to me. Splits, warps, bad edges etc. Looks better in the pile than it really is. Extremely heavy!!

Thanks Patrick, Your C10 should make a good WG vehicle ---- is it a V8 automatic?

My S10 should be ready to run in the spring. I have many hours of labor left on the project ----- plus many $$$$$ left to spend. Currently I am working out a wood gas engine combination.

wkweasel · October 30, 2013, 1:47am

Peter,
Nice video and walk around, the job looks real pro.

Patrick1 · October 30, 2013, 3:55am

Hi Peter
The old C10 is v8 manual.
Not to many automatics here in SA.

Thanks Patrick

cousin_it · October 30, 2013, 10:30am

Thanks Wes,

Patrick, Is shipping parts to SA financially unfeasible?

Patrick1 · October 30, 2013, 11:50am

Hi Peter
There are a lot of guys the import American V8 spares, I can get a turbo 350 or 400 box for it if necessary. But will start with what I have got then modify once the gasifier is in place and working.

Thanks
Patrick

cousin_it · October 30, 2013, 11:59am

Hi Patrick,

If you should decide to go automatic, consider a 700 r4. It is an overdrive trans with an electrically controlled lock up converter.

Patrick1 · October 30, 2013, 7:02pm

Hi Peter
Thanks for the advice, can the 700 R4 bolt on to the old C10’s 4x4 transfer case ?

Thanks
Patrick

cousin_it · October 30, 2013, 9:37pm

Hi Patrick,

You would need a 208 transfer case which came factory in the 80s behind the r4

Patrick1 · October 31, 2013, 4:47pm

Thanks Peter

cousin_it · December 24, 2013, 1:20am

Finally made time to get back to work on the truck. Started making up hangars for the 4 in. PVC tubing. Lots of little stuff to complete!!

Wayne · December 24, 2013, 1:25am

Nice work Peter!!

BillSchiller · December 24, 2013, 2:30am

I can’t wait to see the video of this truck driving. I’m amazed at the detail you have put into this unit.

cousin_it · December 30, 2013, 6:39pm

Thanks Wayne & Bill. I am hoping all the time spent on detail will pay dividends on the consistency of the tune up.

cousin_it · March 30, 2014, 1:38pm

The chassis & most of the components are now in paint. Should have the rear half put together today.

Wayne · March 30, 2014, 2:38pm

WOW Nice !!

Carl · March 30, 2014, 9:49pm

Yippee, and Happy Springtime!

Terry_Lavictoire · March 31, 2014, 12:34am

Looks even better with paint!
Ya gonna have it together for Argos?