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**Palf70Step** · 04-22-2006, 06:13 PM

Spent the day cleaning up the rest of my serpentine setup. I decided to clean all the casting flashes off the pieces and smoot them out and paint the pieces. Mainly I am broke and wanted to get something done, so I did little cheap stuff. Used the Dremel tool and wire brushes to clean the pieces and smooth them out. Painted the aluminum pieces a cast coat color, while the metal pieces were doen in low gloss black. It should look pretty good up against the new motor. While waiting for pieces to dry between coats, I decided to break the engine from it's crate finally and get it ready to put things on and get it and the tranny into the frame. Black and silverish colors is the engine/drivetrain theme.

**Palf70Step** · 04-22-2006, 06:18 PM

here is the tranny and maybe if I get some things assembled the place won't look like an indoor junkyard

**Boog** · 04-22-2006, 07:31 PM

Geez Bill. My shop looks like that most of the time, I am ashamed to say. Today I worked on everything but my 69. When you get that engine/tranny together and sitting in there that will look so good you'll want to stay all night and get the cab on there too.

**BOSS** · 04-22-2006, 09:25 PM

Looking good there Bill.Progress is sweet aint it.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-22-2006, 11:14 PM

Keep Up The Great Work Eh!

72shadetree · 04-22-2006, 11:23 PM

looks good

**Ron 586** · 04-22-2006, 11:48 PM

When you get done and got it in a show or down at the street cruise and you pop the hood all the time you spent on deburring and aligning and making everything just right will stand out loud and clear. Keep up the good work.

byrd · 04-23-2006, 12:19 AM

I like the wooden cab stand, measurements if you wouldn't mind sharing? I got the tip and flip drawings,but don't have the time to build it and then the truck too, the wood would just be soo much faster. I want to build the tip and flip for my shorty project later on.
Thanks in advance, Randy

**Hart_Rod** · 04-23-2006, 10:27 AM

Bill,

The engine/tranny looks great! Think you'll have it fired up in time to drive to Chickenwings?

I'm going probably drive the 48 up there (unless my whole crew decides to go). I just picked up a 69 SWB the other day. If you know where a good side of bed sides are...............

Rob

**Bowtie468** · 04-23-2006, 03:34 PM

Looking Great, Bill !!! Now get that engine between those framerails !!!

Chris

**Palf70Step** · 04-23-2006, 05:30 PM

Randy

The cab dolly works good. Only thing I would recommend is not make it as tall. Mine is awkward for working inside the cab since it is so high. BTW I stink with wood, so it is not the fanciest thing I wanted the cab about 2 feet off the ground but I mismeasured. I used the rear of the cab for my measurements and didn't realize (at the time) the rear cab mounts are around 5-6" higher than the front. Plus the wheels I used added 7 ". I would recommend make the box only 12" high, then the rest should balance out to be OK.

krue · 04-24-2006, 12:53 AM

Looks good, I should have done that to mine, but I gotta get my truck going again! I can't stand not driving it! I guess you're used to having a project, but I'm used to having a truck!

You gonna drive it to chickenwing's shindig?

**Palf70Step** · 04-24-2006, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

You gonna drive it to chickenwing's shindig?

I'll be there with the wife and son. Glad you decided to go.

*FormerMember* · 04-24-2006, 08:13 AM

Looking good.

In fact, better than mine right now.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-24-2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

here is the tranny and maybe if I get some things assembled the place won't look like an indoor junkyard

At least your LIVING ROOM isn't the "indoor junkyard"

Looks great, maybe we can both get our wheels rolling at the same time

I'm hoping for July.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-24-2006, 09:58 AM

Brackets cleaned up real good!

Putter · 04-24-2006, 11:31 AM

Hey Chris, why not make the short trip up from Cecilia. Need some out-of-state folks at the cookout. Hey, if Hart_Rob can make it.....

69moneypit · 04-26-2006, 02:38 AM

palf70step dont worry about the cab being in your way I got room in my garage for it right behind my fenders in front of my bed.

04-22-2006, 06:13 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Making a little Progress Spent the day cleaning up the rest of my serpentine setup. I decided to clean all the casting flashes off the pieces and smoot them out and paint the pieces. Mainly I am broke and wanted to get something done, so I did little cheap stuff. Used the Dremel tool and wire brushes to clean the pieces and smooth them out. Painted the aluminum pieces a cast coat color, while the metal pieces were doen in low gloss black. It should look pretty good up against the new motor. While waiting for pieces to dry between coats, I decided to break the engine from it's crate finally and get it ready to put things on and get it and the tranny into the frame. Black and silverish colors is the engine/drivetrain theme. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-22-2006 at 06:20 PM. Reason: forgot pictures

04-22-2006, 06:18 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Making a little Progress here is the tranny and maybe if I get some things assembled the place won't look like an indoor junkyard Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-22-2006 at 06:22 PM.

04-22-2006, 07:31 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,567	Re: Making a little Progress Geez Bill. My shop looks like that most of the time, I am ashamed to say. Today I worked on everything but my 69. When you get that engine/tranny together and sitting in there that will look so good you'll want to stay all night and get the cab on there too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-22-2006, 09:25 PM	#4
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: Making a little Progress Looking good there Bill.Progress is sweet aint it. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

04-22-2006, 11:14 PM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Making a little Progress Keep Up The Great Work Eh! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-22-2006, 11:23 PM	#6
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	Re: Making a little Progress looks good __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

04-22-2006, 11:48 PM	#7
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Making a little Progress When you get done and got it in a show or down at the street cruise and you pop the hood all the time you spent on deburring and aligning and making everything just right will stand out loud and clear. Keep up the good work. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

04-23-2006, 10:27 AM	#9
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: Making a little Progress Bill, The engine/tranny looks great! Think you'll have it fired up in time to drive to Chickenwings? I'm going probably drive the 48 up there (unless my whole crew decides to go). I just picked up a 69 SWB the other day. If you know where a good side of bed sides are............... Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 04-23-2006 at 10:28 AM.

04-23-2006, 03:34 PM	#10
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Making a little Progress Looking Great, Bill !!! Now get that engine between those framerails !!! Chris __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

04-23-2006, 05:30 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Making a little Progress Randy The cab dolly works good. Only thing I would recommend is not make it as tall. Mine is awkward for working inside the cab since it is so high. BTW I stink with wood, so it is not the fanciest thing I wanted the cab about 2 feet off the ground but I mismeasured. I used the rear of the cab for my measurements and didn't realize (at the time) the rear cab mounts are around 5-6" higher than the front. Plus the wheels I used added 7 ". I would recommend make the box only 12" high, then the rest should balance out to be OK. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-23-2006 at 05:31 PM.

04-24-2006, 12:53 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Making a little Progress Looks good, I should have done that to mine, but I gotta get my truck going again! I can't stand not driving it! I guess you're used to having a project, but I'm used to having a truck! You gonna drive it to chickenwing's shindig? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-24-2006, 08:13 AM	#14
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Making a little Progress Looking good. In fact, better than mine right now.

04-24-2006, 09:58 AM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Making a little Progress Brackets cleaned up real good! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-24-2006, 11:31 AM	#17
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Making a little Progress Hey Chris, why not make the short trip up from Cecilia. Need some out-of-state folks at the cookout. Hey, if Hart_Rob can make it..... __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-26-2006, 02:38 AM	#18
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: Making a little Progress palf70step dont worry about the cab being in your way I got room in my garage for it right behind my fenders in front of my bed. __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)



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