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06-20-2010, 11:15 PM
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
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06-20-2010, 11:17 PM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
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06-20-2010, 11:23 PM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
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 Do you have a link for your 63 build? Sounds interesting! This weekend was busy, but I managed to get SOME work done. I cut up the exhaust from my K5 and managed to piece it together to fit the new build. Flowmasters are installed and sound great! Now that the open headers are sealed up, I could pinpoint more of this grinding issue. Ends up being that I've narrowed it down to the clutch. I can see the clutch fork rattling pretty violently when I start the engine. My father in law is coming on Tuesday to help me get the tranny pulled to see what exactly is grinding. I know there can't be much going on in there, but who knows until it's apart!
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06-21-2010, 05:23 AM
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Check The Champ, Demonstrator
 
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
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06-21-2010, 03:36 PM
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6>8 Plugless........
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Good luck with the dead line. I know all to well about what you're going through.
 It can be a real pita sometimes. But it'll be worth it in the end!
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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06-22-2010, 08:06 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Thanks Diesel! I'm only concerned with 2wd, brakes, steering, and all the vitals to keep the engine safe! As long as I can cruise in the dunes and just roll around in the sand I'll be happy with my progress!
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06-22-2010, 02:29 PM
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
That'll be pretty cool for sure!
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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06-24-2010, 08:12 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
The grinding problem is fixed! My pressure place is the diaphram type with the short bearing. My issue was that the fork was not clipped to the pivot point properly! Dumb me....
But she's quiet now and I will be able to continue the build! Yesterday I moved the cab back near the rear tires, removed the brake booster/mc and pulled the trans/t-case loose, found the issue, got everything assembled the way it was supposed to be, the trans and t-case back in then my father in law showed up to help me some. He finished welding the body mounts in place and helped with other little things. We moved the cab back in place, got the inspection/PTO covers back on the transmission and found a couple bad plug wires from the old race engine so we'll use the new ones from the blazer. We put the master cylinder back on along with the brake booster and tonight possibly we'll start on brake lines. I need to shorten my steering shaft then the blazer steering column will work good enough for now. We discussed using a set of gauges and ignition panel off one of the race cars, so we'll need to find those at his place. Soon I'll need to pick up me seats from his house too!No real point in pictures, it's just rework for the most part  
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06-24-2010, 04:40 PM
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6>8 Plugless........
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Atleast you're making progress!
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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06-28-2010, 08:05 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Well it's looking like the deadline won't be met.
 I faced reality last night and it's evident that time and money are short once again. It's ok though, because I'm a single income father of two beautiful girls and a husband to an amazing wife who works harder than I do at home and I'd be selfish to put some old truck in front of what I've got with them! We took our oldest daughter to her first mud bog last weekend and she got to ride in one of the big trucks a couple times and SHE was the first one in the big pit! She wanted to play in the mud so I took her down to get dirty up to her shorts For the 4th of July I'm taking my wife canoeing and kayaking with a couple friends because we don't get out enough and need some peaceful uhmdrinking time with adults. My deadline was supposed to be in time for our family vacation up north but the sand will be there next vacation and the truck should be done by then.
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-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
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06-28-2010, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New England
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Hey man, I'm glad I checked your plow build. Awesome progress and awesome work! Now if I could only get my wife out in the garage to help I'm sure I'd save a boat load of time! Have a great 4th of July!'
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06-28-2010, 10:46 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
I guess it helps when that's where she grew up. 3rd generation circle track racer, I lucked out with her! Good luck with your build, it looks like you're off to a nice start
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-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
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06-29-2010, 10:15 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Well all things considered, I'm still trying to get things done on the truck. Due to our family's schedules and racing, the 9th of July we will start our new roof on the house instead of using the weekend for the truck. That's pretty important though, I hate seeing homes turn to junk because of neglect.
Last night after the girls went to sleep I worked on my steering column mounts. The 71 column is trashed and I have a good K5 tilt column, so that'll work for now. The new style columns definitely take up valuable space under that small dash! I had to hack up the 71 and the 89 mounts on the pedal assys to make things come together. It's scabbed in place and with some gussets I think it'll fit just great in it's new home. I'll have to rework the clutch pedal again but that's why we do what we do! Question for anyone, would two stainless hose clamps work for the firewall mount to keep the column in place? They seem to work in my driveway but wouldn't want something simple to cause a safety hazard with 8' blades on the truck... I planned on using the electrical from the blazer to run all the controls and lights, but I think I'll just make a wire harness for the lights that jumps into the column controls and use an ignition harness from one of the old race cars. This year the truck won't have a radio and most likely will have two heater options - on or off Wiper options will be a must for plowing so I'll have to see how good of shape the original setup is.
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-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
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06-30-2010, 11:13 PM
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Junk Yartist
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Location: Greeley, CO
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
I like 4x4 builds!!
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07-01-2010, 06:14 PM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
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Unless I get a second 67-72 just for summer months, I can't see why it would be smart to built a 2 wheel drive... I was thinking though, it sure would be cool to find a running/driving C20 out west next year to haul my donor body back to Michigan! How fun would that be to drive american iron across the great Route 66?
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-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
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07-01-2010, 10:39 PM
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07-06-2010, 06:29 PM
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Still plays with trucks
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
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Good progress considering how little time you have to work on it. I am in the same boat. Two little girls, very little time and hardly any money to spend on the project.
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07-23-2010, 12:14 PM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Not much progress on the truck, I've been busy with the new roof on the house and we just got back from the family vacation... But while we were in Pen****er, MI my wife found a matched set of 71 plates that we'll be able to use once we get this thing ready for the road! No pictures, but they're pretty much rust/corrosion free, just a bit on the back of one of them. It was $5 for a rusted out single plate, $15 for a nice single plate or $25 for the set we got. I think it was a pretty good deal for a classic plate set, not knowing the going rates for actual use! Hope to get the roof finished after all the rain and get back on the truck to get it going.
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11-07-2010, 12:29 AM
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
I actually have an update! I was cleaning a bit around the driveway tonight and decided to throw the wooden box up on the frame to see how it will fit. It's dark out but here are some pictures of how my Mater's lookin...
      
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11-11-2010, 02:27 PM
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11-11-2010, 02:42 PM
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Looks great, wish I had the time and money to do that
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11-15-2010, 11:14 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
Me too...
It'll sit until spring time now. But it was fun rolling it down the driveway into the yard and sitting in the driver's seat! Made me wish I had a garage to keep it in and keep working...
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-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
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03-11-2011, 01:49 PM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
I'm so excited to get going again on this, we've got our flight booked to So. Cal and I'm looking at trucks online... If only May could be over, we would be home already and the progress would continue... Can't wait!
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-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
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03-14-2011, 05:31 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: Pardon the new guy... My plowrig build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452450
Found A Good Clean C10, looks like I've got another project and STILL need a good body for the plow rig! Bummer, eh?
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-Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor |
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