|
12-25-2008, 01:53 PM
|
#1 |
|
Account Suspended
 Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
"G&S project"
HELLO
this is my brother's old work truck It was a faithful old truck for many years. This past summer, had a small engine fire, nothing major, the truck still ran. Our nephew came up from south Alabama, asking if he could have the truck. My brother told him he could, if he would get it road worthy: License, insurance, etc. During this time, he decided to buy an '81 Silverado shortbed, and began stripping this truck for parts. Left us missing distributor cap, rotary button, coil, the starter, starter bolts, carburetor, carburetor bolts, passenger side door handle bazle, window crank. We have managed to get everything but the carburetor, and bolts, and starter bolts. Being disabled and on a fixed income, this hasn't been easy. And wish me luck, cause Lord knows, I'm gonna need it. We're fixing this truck up for my brother's son, so we'll have a vehicle here while he's at work. Since this build was started, my stepfather, my brother's father and my nephew's grandfather, has passed away. We are dedicating this in his honor. A couple of months before he passed away, he came over and looked at the truck, said he liked that, and looked at me and said, "I taught you well, didn't I boy?" Also said it needed a bigger motor, so we're working on that. Thanks for reading.. Last edited by nbpro; 12-06-2010 at 03:14 PM. |
|
|
|
12-25-2008, 02:06 PM
|
#2 |
|
Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
Posts: 1,950
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
 FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
__________________
 Joe
|
|
|
|
|
12-25-2008, 02:52 PM
|
#3 |
|
Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
to the board from Mid-MO!!!You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.
__________________
-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
|
|
|
|
12-25-2008, 10:38 PM
|
#4 |
|
Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
Posts: 4,992
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
__________________
79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f*** short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed   Member of the patina club |
|
|
|
|
12-26-2008, 12:14 AM
|
#5 |
|
Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
Posts: 12,699
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Hey welcome to the greatest boards around from MT. That's awesome that your going to fix the truck up for your bros son. Too bad you were not closer I could find you a carb. Good luck with the project bud!
__________________
*HOODS is what I answer too* -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold  -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit   -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER  I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!
 |
|
|
|
|
12-26-2008, 01:01 AM
|
#6 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Thank everyone for your kind response.
Last edited by nbpro; 12-26-2008 at 08:43 PM. |
|
|
|
|
12-26-2008, 02:02 AM
|
#7 |
|
Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Posts: 12,361
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome to the board from Texas
__________________
68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616 |
|
|
|
|
12-26-2008, 02:00 PM
|
#8 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
any ideas where I can pick one up?
Last edited by nbpro; 12-26-2008 at 08:42 PM. |
|
|
|
|
12-26-2008, 05:25 PM
|
#9 |
|
One day...
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tuttle, Ok
Posts: 9,243
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
from OKC!
|
|
|
|
|
12-26-2008, 06:27 PM
|
#10 |
|
Hey Y'all!!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bay Minette, Alabama
Posts: 1,755
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome to the board!!
Have you priced a reman'ed carb through someone like AutoZone or someplace similar? I have purchased some in the past for @ $125 and they worked great. Not sure what you're looking to spend but it's not a bad deal imo. Good luck with it. |
|
|
|
|
12-29-2008, 02:02 AM
|
#11 |
|
Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,448
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
__________________
"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
|
|
|
|
12-29-2008, 05:42 PM
|
#12 |
|
I wish I was a cowboy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Posts: 409
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome!
$125 reman is as good as it's gonna get unless you know a guy who can rebuild your junkyard carb. Rebuilds are super-cheap, though, under$50 for sure...with the book on how to do it!
__________________
-Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway). |
|
|
|
|
12-30-2008, 02:06 AM
|
#13 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
$125 reman not here all over 225
 @ AutoZone or similar placehas anyone had any thing to do with this site rebuilt carburetors looks like good deals on Holley carburetors |
|
|
|
|
12-30-2008, 07:57 AM
|
#14 |
|
Hey Y'all!!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bay Minette, Alabama
Posts: 1,755
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
The "cheap" one at AutoZone is a Quadrajet universal replacement, manual choke carb. It will not be exactly like the original, but you should be able to make it work.
As for the link... never used them. Good luck. Last edited by TimE; 12-30-2008 at 07:58 AM. |
|
|
|
|
12-30-2008, 11:41 AM
|
#15 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Well thank you sir, but in the northern part of Alabama, you can't buy a lawn mower carburetor for $125 at Auto Zone. To make sure I haven't missed anything, I was doing my searches online. Easier for me that way, being disabled, I was just on the phone with Auto Zone and the cheapest carburetor that they could offer me was $345, thats including a $40 core charge of course, but that's still quite a ways from $125. But I do appreciate the effort. But I have some relatives in South Alabama. What Auto Zone do you go to? I'll send them there lol.
|
|
|
|
|
12-31-2008, 03:43 AM
|
#16 |
|
64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Cypress ,Texas
Posts: 1,516
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
WELCOME to this board. Baytown,TEXAS!!
__________________
1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet
|
|
|
|
|
12-31-2008, 02:50 PM
|
#17 |
|
I wish I was a cowboy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Posts: 409
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Wow! $345? You'd be better off buying a brand new holley for that price...check these summit racing prices:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?...
__________________
-Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway). |
|
|
|
|
12-31-2008, 09:02 PM
|
#18 |
|
Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
Posts: 4,029
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
from Knoxville Tn.....
|
|
|
|
|
01-05-2009, 03:55 PM
|
#19 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Well, we managed to get a Edlerbrock 4-barrel, a decent set of tires and rims, and a tube grill insert all for $185. We'll post pictures later on as my camera's batteries are dead when it rains and pours
|
|
|
|
|
01-12-2009, 09:53 AM
|
#20 |
|
RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Concord NC
Posts: 1,361
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome to the board from NC!
__________________
BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ | See it in Action! |
|
|
|
|
03-14-2010, 07:56 PM
|
#21 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Boy it's been rough trying to get everything done out of a two bedroom apartment. We managed to get it in prime, fabricate two new door panels, put bucket seats, new rear bumper, alarm system, stereo system, carpet, new fuel pump. Got it on the road and running, still needs to be painted and some minor tweaks. But everything is looking good. I have truly enjoyed reading a lot of the project pages and viewing the different photos of the sweet looking trucks that some of the people here have. Some day mine will look as good as their's. But it just takes time, doesn't it? We'll have more photos later on.
[ Last edited by nbpro; 08-25-2010 at 02:05 AM. |
|
|
|
|
03-15-2010, 12:16 PM
|
#22 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Jenks, OK
Posts: 314
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome! Looks like you're making good progress. Keep it up and keep sharing pics!
__________________
Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser. |
|
|
|
|
03-15-2010, 02:13 PM
|
#23 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Red Deer Alberta
Posts: 140
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Knoxville, I'd love to get to Knoxville someday. It would feel like my town, lol. Seeing as my last name is Knox.
|
|
|
|
|
03-15-2010, 05:07 PM
|
#24 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pepperell,Mass
Posts: 724
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
Welcome to the site.
|
|
|
|
|
04-18-2010, 02:33 AM
|
#25 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
Posts: 2,119
|
Re: It ain't over till it's over.
little teamwork
Last edited by nbpro; 09-03-2010 at 12:38 PM. |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
