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Russell · 02-01-2005, 10:59 PM

Well, I got the 74 on the road

That SM-465 certainly took a bit of getting used to, but I am able to shift it pretty good now, just need to back the clutch off a bit, I feel I gotta lift my foot up too high to get her to grab :p

I still plan to pull the box off this truck and replace it with the box from my 80, find it some fender flares to help cover the rot up a bit, and give it a quick paintjob to make it one color. I want to sell the truck as a work truck in the spring, its got an excellent drivetrain, just doesn't look so pretty :p For the next couple of weeks it'll be blue, white red, maroon and primer colored, lol :P I might also put the blue and white fender from the GMC onto this truck, this one is pretty much shot, and the one from the GMC won't be used anymore, so there is no reason why not to

I also need to replace the driver's side door, something rattles like crazy in it, and the vent window was damaged after your's truly locked his keys in the truck this afternoon and didn't want to pay the locksmith nearly 200 bucks to fix it, and I also need to get a new cloth seat / green seat cover for the truck, the one it has right now squeaks while you drive :P I also want to swap it's power steering box with the one from my 79, this thing turns wayy too easily for my liking... The other problem it has is that the e-brake is frozen, so I need to figure that out as well...

Other than that, it seems to be a good truck

You can find a soundclip of it here: http://www.zieglerdigital.ca/downloads/74-chevy.wma She idles a bit high yet, but I haven't had the time to get under the hood with a screwdriver to fix that issue :P

cochino12 · 02-01-2005, 11:17 PM

making good progress, good job man. Why dont you box that grill up and send it to me

Russell · 02-01-2005, 11:43 PM

I don't think you want that one :P Its a nasty mess that is only being held together with zip ties, lol :P

784X4GUY · 02-02-2005, 10:24 AM

Congrats Russell on getting her going...Later Mike

*1FaastC10* · 02-02-2005, 04:41 PM

congrats man! it always feels good to jump in the seat, turn they key, and hear the old girl rumble to life. especially knowing that it wouldnt have happened that way if it werent for you.

i thought you were going 4x4?

Russell · 02-02-2005, 05:52 PM

I still am

This is my beater, something to drive while I get the 4x4 built up.

cliffsta · 02-02-2005, 08:31 PM

Man russ, i wish you lived near me, so we could work on MY truck :0 you always are getting things done. I sat on that timing set since novermber, and just got it changed a week and a half ago

you'd kick me in the arse and get 'r done !!
congradualtions, keep up that good work!!!

Russell · 02-02-2005, 09:11 PM

I'd love to come wrench on ol' Red with you! Be great fun (though you'd probally want me outta your shop after I broke something, I'm actually really amazed how well the 74 buildup went, lol)

You just gotta get out there and start doing stuff

take it one small task at a time, you'd be amazed how quick it all comes together

02-01-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Progress Well, I got the 74 on the road That SM-465 certainly took a bit of getting used to, but I am able to shift it pretty good now, just need to back the clutch off a bit, I feel I gotta lift my foot up too high to get her to grab :p I still plan to pull the box off this truck and replace it with the box from my 80, find it some fender flares to help cover the rot up a bit, and give it a quick paintjob to make it one color. I want to sell the truck as a work truck in the spring, its got an excellent drivetrain, just doesn't look so pretty :p For the next couple of weeks it'll be blue, white red, maroon and primer colored, lol :P I might also put the blue and white fender from the GMC onto this truck, this one is pretty much shot, and the one from the GMC won't be used anymore, so there is no reason why not to I also need to replace the driver's side door, something rattles like crazy in it, and the vent window was damaged after your's truly locked his keys in the truck this afternoon and didn't want to pay the locksmith nearly 200 bucks to fix it, and I also need to get a new cloth seat / green seat cover for the truck, the one it has right now squeaks while you drive :P I also want to swap it's power steering box with the one from my 79, this thing turns wayy too easily for my liking... The other problem it has is that the e-brake is frozen, so I need to figure that out as well... Other than that, it seems to be a good truck You can find a soundclip of it here: http://www.zieglerdigital.ca/downloads/74-chevy.wma She idles a bit high yet, but I haven't had the time to get under the hood with a screwdriver to fix that issue :P Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 02-01-2005 at 11:07 PM.

02-01-2005, 11:17 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	making good progress, good job man. Why dont you box that grill up and send it to me __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-01-2005, 11:43 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I don't think you want that one :P Its a nasty mess that is only being held together with zip ties, lol :P __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-02-2005, 10:24 AM	#4
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Congrats Russell on getting her going...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

02-02-2005, 05:52 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I still am This is my beater, something to drive while I get the 4x4 built up. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-02-2005, 04:41 PM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	congrats man! it always feels good to jump in the seat, turn they key, and hear the old girl rumble to life. especially knowing that it wouldnt have happened that way if it werent for you. i thought you were going 4x4?

02-02-2005, 08:31 PM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Man russ, i wish you lived near me, so we could work on MY truck :0 you always are getting things done. I sat on that timing set since novermber, and just got it changed a week and a half ago you'd kick me in the arse and get 'r done !! congradualtions, keep up that good work!!! __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

02-02-2005, 09:11 PM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I'd love to come wrench on ol' Red with you! Be great fun (though you'd probally want me outta your shop after I broke something, I'm actually really amazed how well the 74 buildup went, lol) You just gotta get out there and start doing stuff take it one small task at a time, you'd be amazed how quick it all comes together __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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