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06-28-2008, 02:07 AM
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James
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Dayton, WA
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After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
I finally got my 66 drivin again! It was great. For almost a month now all I needed was a freakin battery. It was driving me crazy that I had my motor and tranny back in and everything ready to go except for a battery. So after I got my check today and got off of work the first this I did was go get the battery I needed. I then hooked up the fuel lines, put some gas in it, and she started right up and ran flawlessly. She wanted to be back on the road. I drove around for a few blocks. ( not registered yet ). And it was great. This time next year it will be at least 90% done. I love my old truck. Still, some bugs need to be worked out like realigning the carrier bearing and a few other small things to be able to drive daily. BUT, it drives and thats good enough for me right now! I've been waiting for this day for sooo long. The last few months I have been putting all of my time and effort into this truck just to get to this point. This project is a build as I can sort of thing as I'm usually to broke to do anything with it. I have pics and vids and will get them up soon. It's really late and I'm headed to bed right now. I just thought I'd share with all of you my excitement for the day.
    
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06-28-2008, 02:20 AM
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
sweet man, congrats!!! What a great feeling, huh?
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06-28-2008, 02:22 AM
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James
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Oh yeah! It's awsome. These pics are not the most resent. I'll get some new ones up tomarrow hopfully.
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06-28-2008, 02:23 AM
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Fix It Till It's Broke
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
congrats
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06-28-2008, 07:27 AM
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
whooo hoooo!
I got some 'new to me steel wheels' on my '65 today, now I can drive it again. I know how you feel! -W |
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06-28-2008, 09:14 AM
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Hollister, CA.
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Right on bro...glad to hear it man !!!
Good feeling, huh ? 
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06-28-2008, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Great work man! I can't wait until I have my Burb ready to go.
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06-28-2008, 09:59 AM
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
I"m jealous...
 
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06-28-2008, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
That rocks man! I've only had my truck a short while, and I can't wait to drive it. I got a long way to go though.
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06-28-2008, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
You mean some of y'alls trucks move on their own?
Congrats - I'm envious!
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06-28-2008, 11:04 AM
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Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Kick a$$.............!!!!!!!!! Both my trucks are running and I dont even drive them enough....too hot in the desert now. Good work, congrats.....
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06-28-2008, 11:47 AM
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Hey Y'all!!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bay Minette, Alabama
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
 Great job. Persistence pays off. Keep up the great work!!! Now go out there and 
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06-28-2008, 12:59 PM
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Quote:
 And I said, yep! Dead or alive they are still Chevy trucks and the're cool.
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06-28-2008, 01:05 PM
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James
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Thanks for the comments everyone. I'll keep you posted on the progress to come. And I have'nt gotten to the pics and vids yet but I'll get them up soon.
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06-28-2008, 02:13 PM
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James
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Dayton, WA
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Ok, here are a few new pics of the truck from yesterday and today.
      I took it on it's 2nd drive today to put some gas in it. After adjusting the driveline a little it drive just as good as it runs. awsome!
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Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all |
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06-28-2008, 04:28 PM
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Hey Y'all!!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bay Minette, Alabama
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Cool pics. Ya got it lookin' good dude!
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06-28-2008, 08:51 PM
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James
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Here are a couple of videos of the truck I made today. Man, I just love drivin this thing.
The reason it sounds like it does is because I only have about a foot and a half of exaust coming off the manifold.
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06-28-2008, 08:58 PM
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Official Site Guitar Shredder
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oz
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Awesome.......Great Job.......looks like you saved this one,and did a dam good job at it in the process............Good luck..............
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06-28-2008, 09:41 PM
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KOFFIN DRAGGER
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: st.anthony Idaho
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
how much exhaust do you really need?
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06-28-2008, 09:49 PM
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James
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
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Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all |
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06-28-2008, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Looking good. I can't wait to drive mine.
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06-28-2008, 10:19 PM
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One day...
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Sweet!
now drive yours around the block for me
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06-29-2008, 09:37 AM
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Hollister, CA.
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Cool man...looks like you open your door the same way I do mine !!
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06-29-2008, 11:37 AM
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James
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Dayton, WA
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Yeah Ceif, I gotta open it from the outside. I've got the inner door panals sittin in the shed so I just left the handles off. I'm waiting to do all of the interior last.
Woo hoo 100 posts
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Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all |
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06-29-2008, 11:43 AM
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KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
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Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD!
Congradulations! That's always a good feeling. She looks good to.
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