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rick0312 · 04-11-2009, 10:41 PM

Man, it's been about 5 months since I did anything to the truck. My wife had me doing some remodeling around the house. I put a new floor, granite counters, sink and faucet in the kitchen. I started back on the truck today. Installed the headers and clutch linkage.....Man It felt nice to work on the truck again. Check out the pics.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-12-2009, 01:12 AM

Congrats she looks like she is almost ready to run..

rick0312 · 04-12-2009, 09:03 AM

thanks....getting close!

chrislehr · 04-12-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Congrats she looks like she is almost ready to run..

His wife?

Oh wait.

**Boog** · 04-12-2009, 09:12 AM

That's a good one.
Motor looks good.

70LonghornCST · 04-12-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chrislehr

His wife?

Oh wait.

LOL! Now that your started back up, you're gonna be addicted to your truck now, bro! Your wife better run, or have a seat...it looks like you're going to be a while working on that truck of yours.

rick0312 · 04-12-2009, 10:12 PM

yea lots of work to be done. just gotta keep the wife happy along the way! LOL

Green Machine · 04-12-2009, 10:55 PM

Nice ! Before you get to far, those square foam blocks go on the inside of your heater box on your new heater core ! Lots easier to get at now !

67ChevyRedneck · 04-12-2009, 11:44 PM

Lookin' good!

Which crate engine is that? The 240 horse, 290 horse... something else?

dan42 · 04-12-2009, 11:45 PM

Not to jack the thread, but I've never seen those foam pieces before - my truck doesn't have them and when I took mine apart it didn't have any in it. What are they for?

Camper Power · 04-13-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Not to jack the thread, but I've never seen those foam pieces before - my truck doesn't have them and when I took mine apart it didn't have any in it. What are they for?

i think they just keep crud out of the heater box

Green Machine · 04-13-2009, 12:33 PM

The foam pieces also help keep cold air out and the hot air in making the heater work better. Cold air can go past the core and straight into the cab, or with the fan on, hot air can push out around the tubes.

jholley · 04-13-2009, 12:41 PM

Looks Good! Is that an aluminum water pump or just painted to look like one?

big_al_71 · 04-13-2009, 01:57 PM

The rule is "If mama is not happy nobody else is either"

Looking good....

**70cst** · 04-13-2009, 02:37 PM

rick0312 you show signs of wisdom. A happy wife means a happy hubby which means a happy truck. You engine is lookin good.

lowbucktruck · 04-13-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rick0312

yea lots of work to be done. just gotta keep the wife happy along the way! LOL

I feel your pain...

Well, you did give your wife a new kitchen, right????? That should buy you some quality time with your truck project.

RCbowtie69 · 04-14-2009, 09:56 PM

looking good

thirdstreettito · 04-14-2009, 09:58 PM

You need new valve covers! Those GM ones are bland. Needs more chrome!

rick0312 · 07-15-2009, 08:26 PM

thanks for the info green machine....i knew someone would know where those foam pads go. slow progress, but still goin at it. someone ask about the water pump....its is an alluminum pump which i purchased from skip white on ebay.

04-11-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Working on Truck Again! Man, it's been about 5 months since I did anything to the truck. My wife had me doing some remodeling around the house. I put a new floor, granite counters, sink and faucet in the kitchen. I started back on the truck today. Installed the headers and clutch linkage.....Man It felt nice to work on the truck again. Check out the pics. Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

04-12-2009, 01:12 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Working on Truck Again! Congrats she looks like she is almost ready to run.. __________________ 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..

04-12-2009, 09:03 AM	#3
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: Working on Truck Again! thanks....getting close! __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

04-12-2009, 09:12 AM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,568	Re: Working on Truck Again! That's a good one. Motor looks good. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-12-2009, 10:12 PM	#7
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: Working on Truck Again! yea lots of work to be done. just gotta keep the wife happy along the way! LOL __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

04-12-2009, 10:55 PM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Working on Truck Again! Nice ! Before you get to far, those square foam blocks go on the inside of your heater box on your new heater core ! Lots easier to get at now ! __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

04-12-2009, 11:44 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Working on Truck Again! Lookin' good! Which crate engine is that? The 240 horse, 290 horse... something else? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-12-2009, 11:45 PM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Working on Truck Again! Not to jack the thread, but I've never seen those foam pieces before - my truck doesn't have them and when I took mine apart it didn't have any in it. What are they for? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-13-2009, 12:33 PM	#12
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Working on Truck Again! The foam pieces also help keep cold air out and the hot air in making the heater work better. Cold air can go past the core and straight into the cab, or with the fan on, hot air can push out around the tubes. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

04-13-2009, 12:41 PM	#13
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Working on Truck Again! Looks Good! Is that an aluminum water pump or just painted to look like one? __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

04-13-2009, 01:57 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Working on Truck Again! The rule is "If mama is not happy nobody else is either" Looking good.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-13-2009, 02:37 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Working on Truck Again! rick0312 you show signs of wisdom. A happy wife means a happy hubby which means a happy truck. You engine is lookin good. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-14-2009, 09:56 PM	#17
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Working on Truck Again! looking good

04-14-2009, 09:58 PM	#18
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Working on Truck Again! You need new valve covers! Those GM ones are bland. Needs more chrome! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#19
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: Working on Truck Again! thanks for the info green machine....i knew someone would know where those foam pads go. slow progress, but still goin at it. someone ask about the water pump....its is an alluminum pump which i purchased from skip white on ebay. Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend Last edited by rick0312; 07-15-2009 at 08:27 PM.



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