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09-20-2003, 09:14 PM
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Maiden Voyage
I just got the first chance to drive my truck. I drove it to get it inspected. I had "new" wheels and tires put on. I say new but it's actually some used tires mounted on a set of 1996 Impala SS rims I had. 275/55/17 Dunlops. I took pics and will post them on Monday. (forgot the cable to the digital camera)
The front end is shot. It will need a complete rebuild. For now I just bought 4 shocks and the center drive shaft bearing... and a headlight .... |
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09-20-2003, 09:50 PM
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Maiden Voyages are always cool, even better when they make it home under their own power.
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69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z |
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09-20-2003, 10:51 PM
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I just put SS Impala wheels on my truck. I went with Kuhmo Stx tires. 255/50/17. There is a picture of it on the 60-66 board.
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09-21-2003, 11:09 AM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
 
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Sweet first ride's are alway's neat... I alway's have that feeling down inside ,is it gonna go or are the wheel's gonna depart!!!
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09-21-2003, 11:26 PM
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Collector of Projects
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Update
Ok. I just took it for a 130 mile trip. In order to get it ready I changed all 4 shocks. Much Better. I had to replace a headlight. done. Then was the center support bearing. Not fun. The support bearing went fine, but you have to remove the universal joint. I hate them.. after pounding the S#!% out of it I was only able to get it half apart. I also dented the shaft in the process. I took it to have someone heat it with a tourch to get it out. Then I went to put the new one in ... it doesnt fit(too long).. either the clips are a few thousandths too fat or maybe it was because I opted for the Heavy Duty one from the parts store ... Since I figured grinding the clips seemed like a bad idea, i ground the caps .. only the raised lip .. about the thickness of a credit card ... only then did i get them to fit... long story even longer .. I think I feel a vibration .. but since this is the only the second time driving the truck .. who knows what its from ...
 To top it all off .. I am about 100 miles into the 130 .. and Fzzzttt .. some thing shorts .. I loose my tail and brake lights .. my interior goes black ... I have head lights and signals ... grrrr... the horn keep buzzing on and off .. and i mean buzz... (i thought that was odd) .. so I drove the rest of the way with the turn signal on ... people mus of thought I was an ASS!! Well I guess I have something to do after work Monday ....  I'll get pics ASAP .... |
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09-23-2003, 05:59 PM
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Collector of Projects
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Well the short was the dome light wire that was pinched between the cab and the gas tank behind the seat ....
Now I hear a noise from the drive shaft. I hope I put the center bearing in ok. Thats what it sounds like. Here is a pic to compare the wheels & tires that came with it and the new wheels & tires. |
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01-07-2004, 08:29 PM
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ttt
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David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up. |
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01-07-2004, 08:47 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
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aaah thres nothing like the first ride! and bein king of the road for a day
**** that truck is SWEET!!!
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01-07-2004, 11:15 PM
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Nice!
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01-08-2004, 02:41 AM
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My other Love
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Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada
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how's the backspacing on those impala rims?
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01-08-2004, 10:50 AM
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Collector of Projects
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I dont'k know what the back spacing measures, but they fit great. Even with the 275 wide tires there is still an inch and a half space between the rubber and the inside edge of the bed on the rear. The front fits well also, no rubbing, lock to lock... If I can remember to, I'll take a pic from the back to show the tire widts and spacing ....
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01-08-2004, 11:20 AM
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Congrats on the voyage! I have been there on many occasions where it's one thing after another on a trip. But I always come back, giving it another chance. I think I'm more forgiving of my truck than I am of anything else!
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01-08-2004, 11:25 AM
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Resident Curmudgeon
 
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Damn fine truck and sits right too! Don't worry about the gremlins, you'll get them worked out.
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01-08-2004, 06:11 PM
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Good looking truck, and any trip that you can drive home from is a good one.
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