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TIMSPEED · 08-29-2003, 05:24 AM

LOL, I shoulda actually knew my luck. Well, so I got my flexplate fixed and it cranks like a mother now...only problem is, it won't fire. I checked for 12v+ on the coil, and it had it...so I guess it's either my module/rotor/coil...or maybe all three! I seriously think I'm going to finally give up and just order the damn MSD Super HEI kit and be done with it! Aside from the starting problem, the only leak it's got is the valve cover (to be expected). I've already got all the parts to fix that...and I THIINK my carb is finally tuned decent enough (looked at my spark plugs, and they're a perfect tan color.)
LoL, after all the money I've put into this damn thing, and these stupid SMALL problems keep coming up...
On a side note though, anyone know where I can get a harness that goes from the module up to the Cap? (Three wires)
Also...I'm finally happy with the stance of my truck! (At least on the passenger side, haha)

Nvbowtie · 08-29-2003, 05:56 AM

So how much are you in to it now Tim ?

Here is mine,

01/31/03 to 8/29/2003

Invested to date total = $7,154.38

and I can't even drive it yet

Feel better now ?

sam79 · 08-29-2003, 08:25 AM

I've put about $ 15k in the truck and it's still not roadgoing. As a matter af fact the engine hasn't been running since august 1999. But I've done a frame off resto and the last five months haven't been able to just take a look at my truck. I've bought a new home in February and haven't done a thing on my truck since.

**Captkaos** · 08-29-2003, 02:40 PM

Here is mine,

09/xx/89 to 8/29/2003

Invested to date total = total from all those years or just the previous incarnation.. Previously it was up past $15K and it sill looked like crap, and now it isn't even recognizable...

You both can feel better now, can't ya?

bigblock73 · 08-29-2003, 03:13 PM

Chris...I even have you beat!!! Mine shouldn't go up too much more except for paint, all the expensive stuff is already purchased and awaiting installation.

-Jeff

gldevall · 08-29-2003, 03:19 PM

Jeff, what exactly are you doing? What are the details on the engine?

**68 Stepside** · 08-29-2003, 04:39 PM

I know I have a 68...but oh well :p

5/xx/00-8/29/03 = 10k roughly, and about another 2k just to make it semi-roadworthy. Probably another 4k to get the body where I want it. It makes me sick knowing how much I've got in my truck, and knowing that it isn't near roadworthy yet

phantom dually · 08-29-2003, 07:28 PM

Dont make me think about it!! But its ALL paid for as I go!!

TIMSPEED · 08-30-2003, 03:07 PM

Well, back in March, I took out a $4000 loan to fix it all up...so, I figure that's it...next month, when I pay this loan off, I'm gonna prolly take out another one and get all the bodywork done.

Nvbowtie · 08-30-2003, 05:23 PM

I find it amazing how fast money adds up, it's like going to Wally World. Go in to spend five bucks and come out looking at the receipt, trying to figure out, where a hundred bucks went.

I know I am guilty of picking up odds and ends. They just look lonely on the shelf

I sometimes look at my truck and wonder where all that money is, then I look at the detailed build sheet and there I am looking in amazement, like I was at the Wally World receipt

*rage'nrat638* · 08-30-2003, 08:43 PM

$48,000 AND STILL GOING STRONG

08-29-2003, 05:24 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I swear, if it's not one thing, IT'S ANOTHER! LOL, I shoulda actually knew my luck. Well, so I got my flexplate fixed and it cranks like a mother now...only problem is, it won't fire. I checked for 12v+ on the coil, and it had it...so I guess it's either my module/rotor/coil...or maybe all three! I seriously think I'm going to finally give up and just order the damn MSD Super HEI kit and be done with it! Aside from the starting problem, the only leak it's got is the valve cover (to be expected). I've already got all the parts to fix that...and I THIINK my carb is finally tuned decent enough (looked at my spark plugs, and they're a perfect tan color.) LoL, after all the money I've put into this damn thing, and these stupid SMALL problems keep coming up... On a side note though, anyone know where I can get a harness that goes from the module up to the Cap? (Three wires) Also...I'm finally happy with the stance of my truck! (At least on the passenger side, haha) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-29-2003, 05:56 AM	#2
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	So how much are you in to it now Tim ? Here is mine, 01/31/03 to 8/29/2003 Invested to date total = $7,154.38 and I can't even drive it yet Feel better now ? __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe Last edited by Nvbowtie; 08-29-2003 at 06:02 AM.

08-29-2003, 08:25 AM	#3
sam79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 74	I've put about $ 15k in the truck and it's still not roadgoing. As a matter af fact the engine hasn't been running since august 1999. But I've done a frame off resto and the last five months haven't been able to just take a look at my truck. I've bought a new home in February and haven't done a thing on my truck since. __________________ Sam 79 The Netherlands '79 GMC c15 '72 VW beetle http://home.zonnet.nl/sandercalis

08-29-2003, 02:40 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: I swear, if it's not one thing, IT'S ANOTHER! Here is mine, 09/xx/89 to 8/29/2003 Invested to date total = total from all those years or just the previous incarnation.. Previously it was up past $15K and it sill looked like crap, and now it isn't even recognizable... You both can feel better now, can't ya? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-29-2003, 03:19 PM	#6
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Jeff, what exactly are you doing? What are the details on the engine? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-29-2003, 03:13 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Chris...I even have you beat!!! Mine shouldn't go up too much more except for paint, all the expensive stuff is already purchased and awaiting installation. -Jeff

08-29-2003, 04:39 PM	#7
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I know I have a 68...but oh well :p 5/xx/00-8/29/03 = 10k roughly, and about another 2k just to make it semi-roadworthy. Probably another 4k to get the body where I want it. It makes me sick knowing how much I've got in my truck, and knowing that it isn't near roadworthy yet __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-29-2003, 07:28 PM	#8
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Dont make me think about it!! But its ALL paid for as I go!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-30-2003, 03:07 PM	#9
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Well, back in March, I took out a $4000 loan to fix it all up...so, I figure that's it...next month, when I pay this loan off, I'm gonna prolly take out another one and get all the bodywork done. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-30-2003, 05:23 PM	#10
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	I find it amazing how fast money adds up, it's like going to Wally World. Go in to spend five bucks and come out looking at the receipt, trying to figure out, where a hundred bucks went. I know I am guilty of picking up odds and ends. They just look lonely on the shelf I sometimes look at my truck and wonder where all that money is, then I look at the detailed build sheet and there I am looking in amazement, like I was at the Wally World receipt __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

08-30-2003, 08:43 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	$48,000 AND STILL GOING STRONG

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