Old Yeller's new heart-5.3/4l60 swap!

[aotte1]

Low Flying

thanks,

Les

[Low Elco]

It was noted that I haven't been here in a bit, so I thought I'd chime in.

Boppa have been in the hospital twice to be rodded out, just got out yesterday. The second trip was a bit of a surprise, but he's doing well.

Yeller is doing well, he's been at my house for a few weeks getting some upholstery done and some minor mechanicals touched up and the stereo beefed up.

If you're in the neighborhood, I'm knocking a tab off the bucket list by having Yeller in the Starbird/Devlin show in Wichita at Century II Jan. 16-18. If you see us, come by and holler at us!

And if you're in KC, we'll be in World of Wheels Feb 13-15, look forward to seeing all the KC Gang there!

[KSWes]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

It was noted that I haven't been here in a bit, so I thought I'd chime in.

Boppa have been in the hospital twice to be rodded out, just got out yesterday. The second trip was a bit of a surprise, but he's doing well.

Yeller is doing well, he's been at my house for a few weeks getting some upholstery done and some minor mechanicals touched up and the stereo beefed up.

If you're in the neighborhood, I'm knocking a tab off the bucket list by having Yeller in the Starbird/Devlin show in Wichita at Century II Jan. 16-18. If you see us, come by and holler at us!

And if you're in KC, we'll be in World of Wheels Feb 13-15, look forward to seeing all the KC Gang there!

Never fun going to the hospital, glad he's doing good. Hope the holidays were good to you!

[Vic1947]

Dang, Chip, that would explain your time off the grid. Hope Vern is back in action soon. Take care!

[Low Elco]

Thanks guys, everything's cool. He went in for the 17 or 18th (we've lost track over 20 years) angioplasty in October, and never quite got his wheels under him, as it were. Monday night he had angina he just couldn't knock down and went for a ride in the big white truck. They found and fixed a couple more blockages. He says he feels night and day from the last time, much better. Even sounds better on the phone.

Now I just gotta hope my visors get done in time after my trimmer cut his hand clear to the bone.

Thanks again for checkin in .

[jlsanborn]

Glad to hear Pa is on the mend Chip. My dad got a chopper ride to the spiddle just before Thanksgiving. No fun.

Ain't seen Yeller in a while, you'll have to show us some of your work!

[Low Elco]

Just some pics-

[Low Elco]

Turns out the amp had 2 dead channels, so i swapped in a Punch 200i I had lying around and rewired the amp. Still having radio reception problems, gonna get a different antenna. Had a crappy box and 2 old subs lying around, got one of them running and rebuilt/reupholstered the box and installed it, made a Masonite back panel and carpeted it. Plays pretty good.

Also fixed the broken trim panel on the dr. seat and pulled the dashpad and visors to be covered in the same material as the seat. Still gotta get that back in. Hooked up all the vents for the AC, blows hot air.

Still have some vibes, pulled a new shaft from a '98 RCSB v6 auto truck. We shall see. Gotta get a ujoint.

[Low Elco]

Thanks, John. Hope your Dad's getting better.

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

It was noted that I haven't been here in a bit, so I thought I'd chime in.

Boppa have been in the hospital twice to be rodded out, just got out yesterday. The second trip was a bit of a surprise, but he's doing well.

Yeller is doing well, he's been at my house for a few weeks getting some upholstery done and some minor mechanicals touched up and the stereo beefed up.

If you're in the neighborhood, I'm knocking a tab off the bucket list by having Yeller in the Starbird/Devlin show in Wichita at Century II Jan. 16-18. If you see us, come by and holler at us!

And if you're in KC, we'll be in World of Wheels Feb 13-15, look forward to seeing all the KC Gang there!

Where are you guys staying in Wichita?

[Low Elco]

At the Hyatt. I usually stay with my friends in Valley, but Im bringing a crew. You gonna be in town?

[Jonboy]

Might be. I may come up and meet my Dad and an old friend.

[Low Elco]

Swing by the show and say hi! First round on me!

[Jonboy]

I wanted to meet the "other" famous Chip. I figured you would even have your own booth. If we do head up, I will give you a shout!

[jlsanborn]

Dawgs!

[Low Elco]

LOL! Be glad to meet Discovery Channel star Jonboy!

[96Indyram]

Made it up to the show today.
Good looking truck in person!
Alot of good looking vehicles up there.

[Low Elco]

Thanks! Got to meet Jonboy and Elliot949, great guys! You shoulda hollered at us!

[Vic1947]

Sounds like a good time. Did you get any pictures?

[Low Elco]

It was a good time, hung out with old friends, made some new ones, ate waaaaaay too much at some good local joints, and good time with Boppa and the boys. A few pics, I'll have to do the picture briggle. We were late last night.

[96Indyram]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Thanks! Got to meet Jonboy and Elliot949, great guys! You shoulda hollered at us!

I would have but nobody was around the truck at the time.
I was there around noon so you was probably gone eating lunch.

[Indian113]

Originally Posted by 96Indyram

I would have but nobody was around the truck at the time.
I was there around noon so you was probably gone eating lunch.

It doesn't matter what time you were there Chip eats 24/7

[Low Elco]

Hey! Is that a fat joke?

[Indian113]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Hey! Is that a fat joke?

I should be so lucky to be as fat as you ! Glad to hear your Dad's doing better he's a pretty good guy.

[Low Elco]

Thanks! He's not movin' fast, but he's doin' pretty good.