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motocrosschump · 06-09-2005, 09:17 AM

IN 21 YEARS..She drove like an a DREAM (well more like an old truck) but I loved every second of it.

History of Max..She was sitting in a old man's field for 21 years because he went blind and of course couldn't see to drive it. Its a 250 I6, 3 speed. All the tires were dry rotted. Put new tires on it. New Battery, New Points, Drained the gas, Rebuilt the Carb, New Plugs, a bottle of Engine Restorer, Flushed the radiator, New Plugs, New Ignition Switch. VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOMMM. She Came alive. Then I had to make it stop. New Master Cylinder, New Wheel Cylinders, New Brake Shoes. New Front Brake Lines. Viola Brakes but only front. I have to replace the rear rubber hose. But its being a pain to come off.

Putter · 06-09-2005, 09:20 AM

Just drive it.....Brakes are over-rated anyway!!! GO MAX!!!

boraxman · 06-09-2005, 10:04 AM

of Max

TruckinDaddy · 06-09-2005, 11:05 AM

Woo Hoo! My field sitter might be up and running the roads again this summer. Congrats!

**Yukon Jack** · 06-09-2005, 11:50 AM

Congrats - that is very cool!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-09-2005, 12:37 PM

Awesome! I found my truck the same way, and it needed a lot of work, but it was worth it. My Granddad was kinda proud that I wanted to drive it and got it running again. Heck I let him drive it last week, he hadn't drove it in over 10 years.

GloryHound · 06-09-2005, 01:52 PM

It's hard to beat the reliability of those I6's and dang near impossible to kill one without a big gun. coupled with a three speed standard worst case is the clutch goes south.

motocrosschump · 06-09-2005, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys..at lunch I had to cut the metal brake fitting to get it off..I got the new one on with a flaring tool..I sure hope I did that right..

Tonights project..Change the oil pan gasket, and of course oil.

Is it a pain to get the pan off?

06-09-2005, 09:17 AM	#1
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	well..I drove Max for the first time.. IN 21 YEARS..She drove like an a DREAM (well more like an old truck) but I loved every second of it. History of Max..She was sitting in a old man's field for 21 years because he went blind and of course couldn't see to drive it. Its a 250 I6, 3 speed. All the tires were dry rotted. Put new tires on it. New Battery, New Points, Drained the gas, Rebuilt the Carb, New Plugs, a bottle of Engine Restorer, Flushed the radiator, New Plugs, New Ignition Switch. VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOMMM. She Came alive. Then I had to make it stop. New Master Cylinder, New Wheel Cylinders, New Brake Shoes. New Front Brake Lines. Viola Brakes but only front. I have to replace the rear rubber hose. But its being a pain to come off. __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

06-09-2005, 09:20 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Just drive it.....Brakes are over-rated anyway!!! GO MAX!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-09-2005, 10:04 AM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	of Max __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

06-09-2005, 11:05 AM	#4
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Woo Hoo! My field sitter might be up and running the roads again this summer. Congrats! __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

06-09-2005, 11:50 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Congrats - that is very cool! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-09-2005, 12:37 PM	#6
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Awesome! I found my truck the same way, and it needed a lot of work, but it was worth it. My Granddad was kinda proud that I wanted to drive it and got it running again. Heck I let him drive it last week, he hadn't drove it in over 10 years. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-09-2005, 01:52 PM	#7
GloryHound Working on a Nova. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ## Posts: 506	It's hard to beat the reliability of those I6's and dang near impossible to kill one without a big gun. coupled with a three speed standard worst case is the clutch goes south.

06-09-2005, 02:16 PM	#8
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Thanks guys..at lunch I had to cut the metal brake fitting to get it off..I got the new one on with a flaring tool..I sure hope I did that right.. Tonights project..Change the oil pan gasket, and of course oil. Is it a pain to get the pan off? __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3



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