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Dhrider75 · 06-07-2007, 02:33 AM

As many of you have already seen this is my 66 step side.

My name is Josh and I'm from Petaluma CA. I have my own buisness doing custom metal fabrication(mostly custom fences and other iron work). This truck serves as my work truck but I still have to put my logo on it. Anyway just wanted to say hello and thank you all for all of the great info on this site. I have been lurking for a while and now that most of the work is fininshed on my truck I thought I would say hi. I wish I could make the truck meet but I will be out of town. I will definatly come to any future meet.

One quick question. Where is a good spot to start trouble shooting the fuel gauge? When the truck is on it says full all the time( I guess I get good mileage

) and when the key is off it goes down to about 1/2 a tank.

Thanks in advance

Josh

*LILRED66* · 06-07-2007, 02:46 AM

Josh:

Welcome from Overland Park, KS. Nice work on your truck. My father and brother are metal fabricators, but neither have a cool ride like yours. I bet you get a lot of attention in this rig.

With regards to the fuel gage. I think you have the fuel gage gremlins. I recently struggled with this issue. Make sure your fuel sending unit is 30 ohms. Some of the aftermarket units being sold are 90 ohms and this creates an issue with the gage reading properly. I replaced the fuel gage and fuel sending unit and made sure the wire from the dash fuse block to the sender was in good order. Also, double check the ground wire from the sending unit to the screw hole above the sender. Sometimes when this area is repainted, the ground is compromised. I am not versed with the multi-meter, however this will usually isolate your problems, as well.

Good luck with your gage issue and welcome aboard.

Tony

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 06-07-2007, 02:51 AM

Welcome to the board from Vancouver island, B.C.

As far as your fuel gauge goes there has been allot of stuff written lately. Try search and if that doesn't work do a separate thread. My experience has always been wiring at the fuel sender but the experts will be able to pin point this far better then I.

esll/

krue · 06-07-2007, 04:00 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

hewlett2002000 · 06-07-2007, 04:33 AM

Welcome From TEXAS!!!!!! very nice truck. i also have a gauge problem, my fuel gauge does the exact same thing. none of my factory gauges work except the oil pressure and speedometer. volts worked but my wiring is screwed up and i found out something in the cluster was draining my battery so for now its unplugged till i have the time to go through the under dash wiring. im fixing to replace all my gauges with aftermarket gauges anyways. very nice truck.
thanks,
John

*LILRED66* · 06-07-2007, 04:51 AM

Factory rules! Stay with the factory gages and get them working. They look cool when they all read properly and are back-lit at night.

L0WRIDE · 06-07-2007, 05:32 AM

Welcome to the board from New zealand

hewlett2002000 · 06-07-2007, 06:04 AM

i dont know where to get replacement parts to fix the cluster. i know for a fact that the temp gauge is shot. and the fuel gauge works but the wiring is messed up at the tank. if i stick with stock gauges ill probably get a refurb set off ebay. there pretty neat.

*LILRED66* · 06-07-2007, 06:14 AM

hewlett2002000:

Send me a personal e-mail at: dynamiccontracting@sbcglobal.net

I can give you some information on factory gage clusters.

Tony

jchav62 · 06-07-2007, 11:39 AM

Welcome from New Mexico...

62ChevyStep · 06-07-2007, 11:59 AM

Josh,

Welcome from New Mexico - Sweet truck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Make sure your fuel sending unit is 30 ohms. Some of the aftermarket units being sold are 90 ohms and this creates an issue with the gage reading properly. Tony

Tony,

I would love to get my hands on a aftermarket 90ohm sending unit for the stock tank. I have aftermaket gauges (VDO) and a stock tank with a 30ohm unit (doesn't work) either need a new tank in the rear or find a 90ohm for stock tank.

**slepysal** · 06-07-2007, 01:20 PM

WELCOME From the south bay San Jose.
I am running an autometer 30ohm fuel gauge,and it woorks fine with oe sender. If you go witha a 90hm you will need a sender as mentioned but keep in mind that our senders have the fuel feed tube built into it.

*LILRED66* · 06-07-2007, 01:44 PM

I believe you can get a 90 ohm sender from most of the aftermarket truck suppliers. Here are a few:

www.lmctruck.com
www.classicparts.com
www.bowtiebits.com
www.oldchevytrucks.com
www.brotherstrucks.com

I hope this helps.

Tony

six4flat · 06-07-2007, 06:51 PM

another welcome from san jose.....but whats with the green wheels?

Phildooney · 06-16-2007, 05:04 PM

Hi from across The Pond. Nice Truck!!

Frizzle Fry · 06-16-2007, 07:00 PM

Welcome From Oregon. I'm originally from Sonoma Ca

1LoC10 · 06-16-2007, 07:06 PM

welcome... very cool looking truck

Dhrider75 · 06-16-2007, 10:32 PM

Thanks for all the kind words. The reason for the green wheels is because everyone does red wheels(I like red). I think green is going to become the new red

. I see a lot of old ford model A's with green wheels, thats where I got the idea. Me and my dad are building a 1928 ford roadster highboy with the flat head v8 and he is going with the red wheels. I couldn't convince him otherwise. I finally got the wood in the bed(not a very fun project for one person) and I am very pleased with it. Now the truck is in full work mode. I drive it almost every day and I enjoy it so much. I did notice it dosn't get the gass millege I would hope for(13 mpg

). What do you guys get with the 250 inline 6 in terms of gass millege?

Thanks
Josh

**Captainfab** · 06-17-2007, 01:37 AM

Welcome from a fellow fabricator....nice truck

19GMC63 · 06-17-2007, 01:47 AM

very nice work truck, and welcome to the board.
I have one question though, is there a plate or something on the back of the cab corner?

rickf · 06-17-2007, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhrider75

Thanks for all the kind words. The reason for the green wheels is because everyone does red wheels(I like red). I think green is going to become the new red

. I see a lot of old ford model A's with green wheels, thats where I got the idea. Me and my dad are building a 1928 ford roadster highboy with the flat head v8 and he is going with the red wheels. I couldn't convince him otherwise. I finally got the wood in the bed(not a very fun project for one person) and I am very pleased with it. Now the truck is in full work mode. I drive it almost every day and I enjoy it so much. I did notice it dosn't get the gass millege I would hope for(13 mpg

). What do you guys get with the 250 inline 6 in terms of gass millege?

Thanks
Josh

I got about 16 mpg from a 230L6 when it was running well.
I blame the gearing for such a low figure for highway usage.
Mine was originally bought for a farm truck, 3-speed and ? rear-end.
I don't know if mine is geared lower than standard, but at 50 mph it was comfortable, at 55 it was already breathing hard.

Dhrider75 · 06-17-2007, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19GMC63

very nice work truck, and welcome to the board.
I have one question though, is there a plate or something on the back of the cab corner?

There is no plate, just bed liner that protects where the chains hang.

rickf

As far as the rear end goes I'm not sure I will check. This has the original 3 speed and rear end so about 65mph = 3000 rpm. I need to find an overdrive. Do they make any sort of overdrive kit or do I need to look for a whole new tranny?

josh

gulfcoast66 · 06-17-2007, 08:48 PM

fm South Texas!!!!!

**Captainfab** · 06-18-2007, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19GMC63

very nice work truck, and welcome to the board.
I have one question though, is there a plate or something on the back of the cab corner?

It sounds to me as though you are refering to the piece of sheet metal below and inside of the cab corner and in front of the step? if so that piece comes standard on trucks originally with a stepside bed.It helps keep the step clear of road debris,dirt,mud,snow. etc.

rickf · 06-18-2007, 03:31 PM

Dhrider, you mentioned that you're running bias ply tires, but I didn't find the size in any posts.

I'd like to know exactly what those tires are, brand and size.

06-07-2007, 02:33 AM	#1
Dhrider75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 28	New to the forum As many of you have already seen this is my 66 step side. My name is Josh and I'm from Petaluma CA. I have my own buisness doing custom metal fabrication(mostly custom fences and other iron work). This truck serves as my work truck but I still have to put my logo on it. Anyway just wanted to say hello and thank you all for all of the great info on this site. I have been lurking for a while and now that most of the work is fininshed on my truck I thought I would say hi. I wish I could make the truck meet but I will be out of town. I will definatly come to any future meet. One quick question. Where is a good spot to start trouble shooting the fuel gauge? When the truck is on it says full all the time( I guess I get good mileage ) and when the key is off it goes down to about 1/2 a tank. Thanks in advance Josh

06-07-2007, 02:46 AM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New to the forum Josh: Welcome from Overland Park, KS. Nice work on your truck. My father and brother are metal fabricators, but neither have a cool ride like yours. I bet you get a lot of attention in this rig. With regards to the fuel gage. I think you have the fuel gage gremlins. I recently struggled with this issue. Make sure your fuel sending unit is 30 ohms. Some of the aftermarket units being sold are 90 ohms and this creates an issue with the gage reading properly. I replaced the fuel gage and fuel sending unit and made sure the wire from the dash fuse block to the sender was in good order. Also, double check the ground wire from the sending unit to the screw hole above the sender. Sometimes when this area is repainted, the ground is compromised. I am not versed with the multi-meter, however this will usually isolate your problems, as well. Good luck with your gage issue and welcome aboard. Tony

06-07-2007, 02:51 AM	#3
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: New to the forum Welcome to the board from Vancouver island, B.C. As far as your fuel gauge goes there has been allot of stuff written lately. Try search and if that doesn't work do a separate thread. My experience has always been wiring at the fuel sender but the experts will be able to pin point this far better then I. esll/ Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

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hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: New to the forum Welcome From TEXAS!!!!!! very nice truck. i also have a gauge problem, my fuel gauge does the exact same thing. none of my factory gauges work except the oil pressure and speedometer. volts worked but my wiring is screwed up and i found out something in the cluster was draining my battery so for now its unplugged till i have the time to go through the under dash wiring. im fixing to replace all my gauges with aftermarket gauges anyways. very nice truck. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-07-2007, 04:51 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New to the forum Factory rules! Stay with the factory gages and get them working. They look cool when they all read properly and are back-lit at night.

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06-07-2007, 06:04 AM	#8
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: New to the forum i dont know where to get replacement parts to fix the cluster. i know for a fact that the temp gauge is shot. and the fuel gauge works but the wiring is messed up at the tank. if i stick with stock gauges ill probably get a refurb set off ebay. there pretty neat. __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-07-2007, 06:14 AM	#9
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New to the forum hewlett2002000: Send me a personal e-mail at: dynamiccontracting@sbcglobal.net I can give you some information on factory gage clusters. Tony

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06-07-2007, 01:20 PM	#12
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: New to the forum WELCOME From the south bay San Jose. I am running an autometer 30ohm fuel gauge,and it woorks fine with oe sender. If you go witha a 90hm you will need a sender as mentioned but keep in mind that our senders have the fuel feed tube built into it. Last edited by slepysal; 06-16-2007 at 10:16 PM.

06-07-2007, 01:44 PM	#13
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New to the forum I believe you can get a 90 ohm sender from most of the aftermarket truck suppliers. Here are a few: www.lmctruck.com www.classicparts.com www.bowtiebits.com www.oldchevytrucks.com www.brotherstrucks.com I hope this helps. Tony Last edited by LILRED66; 06-07-2007 at 01:45 PM.

06-07-2007, 06:51 PM	#14
six4flat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 313	Re: New to the forum another welcome from san jose.....but whats with the green wheels?

06-16-2007, 05:04 PM	#15
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: New to the forum Hi from across The Pond. Nice Truck!!

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06-16-2007, 10:32 PM	#18
Dhrider75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 28	Re: New to the forum Thanks for all the kind words. The reason for the green wheels is because everyone does red wheels(I like red). I think green is going to become the new red . I see a lot of old ford model A's with green wheels, thats where I got the idea. Me and my dad are building a 1928 ford roadster highboy with the flat head v8 and he is going with the red wheels. I couldn't convince him otherwise. I finally got the wood in the bed(not a very fun project for one person) and I am very pleased with it. Now the truck is in full work mode. I drive it almost every day and I enjoy it so much. I did notice it dosn't get the gass millege I would hope for(13 mpg ). What do you guys get with the 250 inline 6 in terms of gass millege? Thanks Josh

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Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: New to the forum Welcome from a fellow fabricator....nice truck

06-17-2007, 01:47 AM	#20
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: New to the forum very nice work truck, and welcome to the board. I have one question though, is there a plate or something on the back of the cab corner?

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