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redz 1970 K5 · 04-06-2005, 12:51 PM

Just been moving along at a snails pace here. Think I will actually finish today. I lost my job since I last posted, so of course that takes precedence. Fortunately, that is working out for the best. Looks like I will be moving up to the Portland area, and we are VERY excited to get to the Pacific Northwest. We are looking for a decent home on a few acres in Hillsboro- looks like that is in our price range.

Got TIRED of screwing with this stupid carter I rebuilt. Come to find out after hours of my work, that when I tried to bolt it up, the carb body was warped. I bought the carb off of ebay, last time I buy a used carb on ebay. Good news is, that I got a BRAND NEW Holly Street Avenger 670cfm for $225!!! Best deal I have had on ebay in a long time. That is $140 cheaper then Summit. I can't believe how much better the Holly is built then the Carter/Edelbrocks I have been used to. Should fire it up after I get some new manifold studs in and bolt her up.

Appt at the exhaust shop tomorrow, so I am really hoping to put the final nail in the coffin and get this project over.

meathead95 · 04-06-2005, 12:59 PM

did you get the rear extended brake line installed? did it fit ok? got a pic?

redz 1970 K5 · 04-06-2005, 01:11 PM

You know, I just left the stainless rear brake line out for now... It already had a bracket to move the rear line up a few inches, so I just let it be. By the time I realized I forgot to switch it out, I already blead all of the lines.

blazerparts · 04-06-2005, 04:02 PM

If you're moving to portland, better get a real top on that thing. Portland.......back to the land of your people.

meathead95 · 04-06-2005, 04:44 PM

ill give yah 20$ plus shipping for it?

redz 1970 K5 · 04-06-2005, 07:28 PM

I will probably keep it around and install it when I do some rear end work or redo the drum cylinders... Sorry dude.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-07-2005, 08:49 PM

Yep your gonna need a top if your moving to oregon...

04-06-2005, 12:51 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Status update... The small things, oi! Just been moving along at a snails pace here. Think I will actually finish today. I lost my job since I last posted, so of course that takes precedence. Fortunately, that is working out for the best. Looks like I will be moving up to the Portland area, and we are VERY excited to get to the Pacific Northwest. We are looking for a decent home on a few acres in Hillsboro- looks like that is in our price range. Got TIRED of screwing with this stupid carter I rebuilt. Come to find out after hours of my work, that when I tried to bolt it up, the carb body was warped. I bought the carb off of ebay, last time I buy a used carb on ebay. Good news is, that I got a BRAND NEW Holly Street Avenger 670cfm for $225!!! Best deal I have had on ebay in a long time. That is $140 cheaper then Summit. I can't believe how much better the Holly is built then the Carter/Edelbrocks I have been used to. Should fire it up after I get some new manifold studs in and bolt her up. Appt at the exhaust shop tomorrow, so I am really hoping to put the final nail in the coffin and get this project over. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

04-06-2005, 12:59 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	did you get the rear extended brake line installed? did it fit ok? got a pic? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-06-2005, 01:11 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	You know, I just left the stainless rear brake line out for now... It already had a bracket to move the rear line up a few inches, so I just let it be. By the time I realized I forgot to switch it out, I already blead all of the lines. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 04-06-2005 at 01:11 PM.

04-06-2005, 04:44 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	ill give yah 20$ plus shipping for it? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-06-2005, 07:28 PM	#6
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I will probably keep it around and install it when I do some rear end work or redo the drum cylinders... Sorry dude. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

04-06-2005, 04:02 PM	#4
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	If you're moving to portland, better get a real top on that thing. Portland.......back to the land of your people.

04-07-2005, 08:49 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Yep your gonna need a top if your moving to oregon... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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