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kizer · 02-22-2009, 07:36 PM

I'm starting to wonder. Trucks parked out in the weeds is it a requirement for them to be full of tires and other stuff? Mine came full of tires and a parts truck I might be able to snatch a few things off of is well full of tires and aluminum siding.

Congrats on getting it on the road too. Sorry for Rambling. hahaha

*LILRED66* · 02-22-2009, 09:14 PM

Nice pipes, dude!

truckdrivinsob · 02-22-2009, 09:25 PM

Are you making fun of my farmer tan???

TimE · 02-22-2009, 11:02 PM

on the successful road trip!! Glad it went well for you.

truckdrivinsob · 02-23-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

on the successful road trip!! Glad it went well for you.

Thank you! It went very well cant complain.

truckdrivinsob · 02-23-2009, 08:43 PM

Got some work done today. Pulled the floor mat out and found some rust no big deal i kinda figured it would be there. Little worse than i thought it would be. And now its running like crap ugh!! At least it made it home!

65VOL · 02-23-2009, 10:02 PM

Looks a lot like mine minus the v8

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-23-2009, 11:02 PM

Good to see that she made the trip home. And besides that dent, you'll be surprised at how easily it comes back together.

truckdrivinsob · 03-04-2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks twiggy!

Dove into the motor a few days ago. 5 out of 8 plugs were fouled ! Probably why it was running like crap. So i had an older offenhauser 360 dual plane a friend gave me, so i tore it down and did some cleaning and such. The distributor will be where it should be now and a little paint.

truckdrivinsob · 03-17-2009, 10:34 PM

Got it all back together and it runs great! Finally got around to pulling of the rear cover to find a stamping of 9/37 which by my math is 4.11. Which could explain the high rpms and the low speed. About 3500 at 55 mph.

My question is can anyone id a gm 12 bolt carrier? I had a friend give me one and i think it is a two series carrier so i could change my rear gears to 2.70ish to 3.08 range. Any ideals?

**Captainfab** · 03-18-2009, 12:53 AM

I don't remember the dimensions but basically the farther from center the ring gear flange is, the higher the gear you can run. You might try checking the websites of some of the vendors that specialize in differential parts. They might have ID info.

truckdrivinsob · 07-17-2009, 10:54 PM

WOW !! It's been a while. But some updates. Got a set of 3.07 gears from a friend, well actually it was a whole complete rear end. Pulled it apart and got what i needed. Got a guy who is gonna set it up for me, so that should help with the freeway driving!

Found out that the motor is way to hot for what i want to do. So i am pulling it apart changing the heads and timing set. Has anyone used one of the aluminum radiators from ebay? Gonna order one of thouse up and start driving her everyday again!

truckdrivinsob · 12-16-2009, 11:50 PM

Been a little while ! Been workin on her a lot. Got another truck for parts and so on. Here are some progress pics.

truckdrivinsob · 12-16-2009, 11:52 PM

brawley · 12-16-2009, 11:53 PM

what kind of gas tank is that??

truckdrivinsob · 12-17-2009, 12:24 AM

It's out of my wifes 60 ford falcon. Fit perfect.

**Bugeyev8** · 12-17-2009, 12:54 AM

I have a spare header panel if you need one, it came with a grill I bought and I don't need it

ruffrida2005 · 12-17-2009, 10:48 PM

sweet looking truck man. I like the stance!

truckdrivinsob · 12-18-2009, 03:32 PM

Thanks guys for the compliments ! I really like the stance just haft to do the c-notch and the rear will be done.

blackmopar · 12-18-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdrivinsob

Actually it has a th400 in it.

Chief there are a lot of cali guys. To bad they are all northern cal and i am in so cal!!!

Hell, Im in the same County as you (technically) Just at the other end! LOL SD county is like the size of New Jersey aint it. My buddy lives down your way in Crest.
My truck should be on the road again early January - Ill let you know next time I come down that way and we can hook up maybe/

Check out CPP f you havent they have a bolt in Cnotch deal thats pretty inexpensive and easy as sh1t to do but you only really need to if your dropping more than 5 inch (maybe I missed this in your thread)

Sean

ChopperDr · 12-19-2009, 04:01 PM

Can you use the chevy sending unit in that tank? Ford uses a different resistance on their sending units don't they? I'd sure like to use one of those tanks if I could slip in a sending unit and have my stock gauge work.

Chopster

truckdrivinsob · 12-19-2009, 06:29 PM

The chevy wont fit. I was just gonna hook it up when it had a full tank and mark what it reads then run it down and see what it reads.

ChopperDr · 12-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Sounds like you might need to know how to monkey around with resisters and electrical systems. Yikes, thats beyond my level of learning. I'm still in search of an easy bolt in that will work with Chevrolet electrical.

Chopzilla

truckdrivinsob · 12-19-2009, 10:50 PM

I actually meant just keep an eye on where it runs out but i guess i could find the right resistor and solder it in line. Good old stick works also !

truckdrivinsob · 01-03-2010, 11:18 PM

Got a lot done recently and after tomorrow its time to be a daily driver ! Here's some progress pics.

02-22-2009, 07:36 PM	#26
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Progress!!! I'm starting to wonder. Trucks parked out in the weeds is it a requirement for them to be full of tires and other stuff? Mine came full of tires and a parts truck I might be able to snatch a few things off of is well full of tires and aluminum siding. Congrats on getting it on the road too. Sorry for Rambling. hahaha __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

02-22-2009, 09:14 PM	#27
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Progress!!! Nice pipes, dude!

02-22-2009, 09:25 PM	#28
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! Are you making fun of my farmer tan???

02-22-2009, 11:02 PM	#29
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Progress!!! on the successful road trip!! Glad it went well for you. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-23-2009, 08:43 PM	#31
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! Got some work done today. Pulled the floor mat out and found some rust no big deal i kinda figured it would be there. Little worse than i thought it would be. And now its running like crap ugh!! At least it made it home!

02-23-2009, 10:02 PM	#32
65VOL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47	Re: Progress!!! Looks a lot like mine minus the v8

02-23-2009, 11:02 PM	#33
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Progress!!! Good to see that she made the trip home. And besides that dent, you'll be surprised at how easily it comes back together. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

03-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#34
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! Thanks twiggy! Dove into the motor a few days ago. 5 out of 8 plugs were fouled ! Probably why it was running like crap. So i had an older offenhauser 360 dual plane a friend gave me, so i tore it down and did some cleaning and such. The distributor will be where it should be now and a little paint.

03-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#35
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! Got it all back together and it runs great! Finally got around to pulling of the rear cover to find a stamping of 9/37 which by my math is 4.11. Which could explain the high rpms and the low speed. About 3500 at 55 mph. My question is can anyone id a gm 12 bolt carrier? I had a friend give me one and i think it is a two series carrier so i could change my rear gears to 2.70ish to 3.08 range. Any ideals?

03-18-2009, 12:53 AM	#36
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Progress!!! I don't remember the dimensions but basically the farther from center the ring gear flange is, the higher the gear you can run. You might try checking the websites of some of the vendors that specialize in differential parts. They might have ID info. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-17-2009, 10:54 PM	#37
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! WOW !! It's been a while. But some updates. Got a set of 3.07 gears from a friend, well actually it was a whole complete rear end. Pulled it apart and got what i needed. Got a guy who is gonna set it up for me, so that should help with the freeway driving! Found out that the motor is way to hot for what i want to do. So i am pulling it apart changing the heads and timing set. Has anyone used one of the aluminum radiators from ebay? Gonna order one of thouse up and start driving her everyday again!

12-16-2009, 11:50 PM	#38
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! Been a little while ! Been workin on her a lot. Got another truck for parts and so on. Here are some progress pics.

12-16-2009, 11:52 PM	#39
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!!

12-16-2009, 11:53 PM	#40
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Progress!!! what kind of gas tank is that??

12-17-2009, 12:24 AM	#41
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! It's out of my wifes 60 ford falcon. Fit perfect.



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12-17-2009, 12:54 AM	#42
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: Progress!!! I have a spare header panel if you need one, it came with a grill I bought and I don't need it

12-17-2009, 10:48 PM	#43
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Progress!!! sweet looking truck man. I like the stance! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-18-2009, 03:32 PM	#44
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! Thanks guys for the compliments ! I really like the stance just haft to do the c-notch and the rear will be done.

12-19-2009, 04:01 PM	#46
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: Progress!!! Can you use the chevy sending unit in that tank? Ford uses a different resistance on their sending units don't they? I'd sure like to use one of those tanks if I could slip in a sending unit and have my stock gauge work. Chopster Last edited by ChopperDr; 12-19-2009 at 04:02 PM. Reason: spelling, never paid too much attention to it in school

12-19-2009, 06:29 PM	#47
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! The chevy wont fit. I was just gonna hook it up when it had a full tank and mark what it reads then run it down and see what it reads.

12-19-2009, 06:59 PM	#48
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: Progress!!! Sounds like you might need to know how to monkey around with resisters and electrical systems. Yikes, thats beyond my level of learning. I'm still in search of an easy bolt in that will work with Chevrolet electrical. Chopzilla

12-19-2009, 10:50 PM	#49
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! I actually meant just keep an eye on where it runs out but i guess i could find the right resistor and solder it in line. Good old stick works also !

01-03-2010, 11:18 PM	#50
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Progress!!! Got a lot done recently and after tomorrow its time to be a daily driver ! Here's some progress pics.

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