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Dwaynes56&68 · 12-29-2003, 11:15 PM

I finaly started to strip the paint now that I got my truck running. And the front axle is ready to put in. Things seem like they are taking forever and I gotta keep myself motivated. So hows your project going?

special70gmc · 12-29-2003, 11:25 PM

almost ready to bring it to school to the paint shop got it moving to day, installed my tci street fighter trans and trans cooler as well as changed the jetting in the carb it was a little too fat in themain jetts. now i just need chrome.............wheels,grill ect.....
as well as new tires. but sadly on a 16 year olds bigut things dint always go as plan. -kyle

special70gmc · 12-29-2003, 11:26 PM

engine

*Randy70C-10* · 12-29-2003, 11:28 PM

I keep asking myself if it's ever going to be finished.

skokie · 12-29-2003, 11:43 PM

Working on the electrical now that the motor seems to be pretty tip top. Next week or two I will take it to the tranny shop for a tranny checkup and then the headers. After that I will start the "list" ex: get rid of rust...

Chevelle454 · 12-30-2003, 12:01 AM

I bought the truck in August. I tore it down to the frame right away. I have sandblasted, primed, and painted the frame. I have rebuilt the engine in the school shop.

Engine includes:

---1972 Chevy 350 2 Bolt Main---
-Bored to .030 over(355)
-Crane Energizer Cam & Lifter #100042
Adv Dur Int 266 Exh 266 Dur @ .050
Int 210 Exh 210 Deg Lobe Sep 110
Valve Lift Int .440 Exh .440
-Brass Frost Plugs
-Cloyes Double Roller 3 Key-way timing set
-FelPro Gaskets
-Clevite Bearings
-Hypereutectic Pistons
-Moly Rings
-Polished Crankshaft
-Chrome Valve Covers

Nothing fancy, but better than standard. The pic is when it was being assembled and I only had the block, crank, and pistons and rods in. It is completely assembled now, but I don't have a new pic yet. I plan to put it back in the frame with the Turbo 350 on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I have gotten pretty far on this project considering my age and budget...so far it's been a lot of fun.

Chevelle454 · 12-30-2003, 12:02 AM

Engine...

boraxman · 12-30-2003, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dwaynes56&68
I finaly started to strip the paint now that I got my truck running. And the front axle is ready to put in. Things seem like they are taking forever and I gotta keep myself motivated. So hows your project going?

Wanna dump that Charger?

skokie · 12-30-2003, 01:29 AM

Forgot the pics.
Engine:

ChrisK10 · 12-30-2003, 01:30 AM

How's my project going? Slow. My dad's shop still needs to be cleaned out so we can get things set up so I can start working on my truck. I need to find an engine! I'm gonna order reprints of the factory shop manuals and assembly manual for 1965 and get the 67-87 haynes repair manual for the 1977 part of the truck (frame). I hope it picks up soon!

skokie · 12-30-2003, 01:30 AM

Inside needs some cleaning

and no I didnt hack that dash. Thank the previous owner for that. Got a nice powder coated dash that I need to get painted.

skokie · 12-30-2003, 01:31 AM

Front of truck

Dwaynes56&68 · 12-30-2003, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by boraxman
Wanna dump that Charger?

no...... But good eye. Your not supose to tell these guys I have a Dodge in the shop

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-30-2003, 04:05 AM

Pushed out the chevy today and cleaned off all the (this is a storage shead)item's should start working on it agian in the a.m.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-30-2003, 04:08 AM

Also finished the taillight install on my blazer .... Clear lenses and led bulb (not the 100$ one)

VTKidder · 12-30-2003, 11:03 AM

HAHAHA Chevelle454!!!! That is the funniest pic in the world! A thread about how your project is coming, then a frame and bed with youth looking disgusted! Definitely made me laugh! I feel your pain. Someday I'll have it ready. I named the truck "Bones" for obvious reasons.....

dubie · 12-30-2003, 11:16 AM

Mine is going about as slow as snail takin a dump!!! I installed the engine and tranny 5 weeks ago and haven't touched it since. Hoping to get at it on Friday a bit

boilrman · 12-30-2003, 12:37 PM

I went from this

boilrman · 12-30-2003, 12:40 PM

to this in about 6 weeks while in school.(approx 23 hrs/week) Now things will slow considerably as I will only be going to school on Monday nights for 3 hrs.

landon4421 · 12-30-2003, 01:22 PM

Hows the project going ! Well I agree with Tim on the

Quote:

Mine is going about as slow as snail takin a dump!!!

I got the frame and axles powder coated, cab is done sitting waiting for paint. The axles are under the frame now, and I am saving for the new brake stuff, got the bearings. It is OK I have 13 years to go !

I should be able to get in and start the motor in like 2 years !

landon4421 · 12-30-2003, 01:28 PM

one more !

**Yukon Jack** · 12-30-2003, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dubie
Mine is going about as slow as snail takin a dump!!!

Oh yea, my snail must be constipated then, cause I'm getting no where fast!

1969 GMC · 12-30-2003, 03:08 PM

welll since I drive mine everyday...I'd say that it's not going all that well. dammit i need another beater car.

**Palf70Step** · 12-30-2003, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dubie
Mine is going about as slow as snail takin a dump!!!

I guess this is the popular quote of the day/week/year...when it comes to our truck progress. Mine is not going anywhere fast, although I got a good buit of the body work done on the bed this past weekend.

This view is getting old. My wife, and I sometimes, wonder if the pieces will ever be back on!

Chevy Punk · 12-30-2003, 03:45 PM

Yesterday I finished bolting on my Edelbrock Performer intake manifold and 600cfm carb, Then the battery went dead so my dad (russTburb) took it to work with him today to charge it up and we may do some tuning on it tonight. In the next couple months I would like to try to get the patch panels in and get the interior put back together. I don't have any pics yet but I may get some soon. Here's one from last summer. I have front and rear chrome bumpers and different wheels on it now. Also in this pic it didn't have an engine so it's taller in the front than it is now

12-29-2003, 11:25 PM	#2
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	almost ready to bring it to school to the paint shop got it moving to day, installed my tci street fighter trans and trans cooler as well as changed the jetting in the carb it was a little too fat in themain jetts. now i just need chrome.............wheels,grill ect..... as well as new tires. but sadly on a 16 year olds bigut things dint always go as plan. -kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door Last edited by special70gmc; 12-30-2003 at 12:07 AM.

12-29-2003, 11:26 PM	#3
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	engine Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-30-2003, 12:01 AM	#6
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	I bought the truck in August. I tore it down to the frame right away. I have sandblasted, primed, and painted the frame. I have rebuilt the engine in the school shop. Engine includes: ---1972 Chevy 350 2 Bolt Main--- -Bored to .030 over(355) -Crane Energizer Cam & Lifter #100042 Adv Dur Int 266 Exh 266 Dur @ .050 Int 210 Exh 210 Deg Lobe Sep 110 Valve Lift Int .440 Exh .440 -Brass Frost Plugs -Cloyes Double Roller 3 Key-way timing set -FelPro Gaskets -Clevite Bearings -Hypereutectic Pistons -Moly Rings -Polished Crankshaft -Chrome Valve Covers Nothing fancy, but better than standard. The pic is when it was being assembled and I only had the block, crank, and pistons and rods in. It is completely assembled now, but I don't have a new pic yet. I plan to put it back in the frame with the Turbo 350 on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I have gotten pretty far on this project considering my age and budget...so far it's been a lot of fun. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

12-30-2003, 12:02 AM	#7
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Engine... Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

12-30-2003, 01:29 AM	#9
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Forgot pics Forgot the pics. Engine: Attached Images

12-29-2003, 11:15 PM	#1
Dwaynes56&68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Crawfordsville,Oregon Posts: 83	Hows your project going? I finaly started to strip the paint now that I got my truck running. And the front axle is ready to put in. Things seem like they are taking forever and I gotta keep myself motivated. So hows your project going? Attached Images __________________ Are we there yet?

12-29-2003, 11:28 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I keep asking myself if it's ever going to be finished.

12-29-2003, 11:43 PM	#5
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Working on the electrical now that the motor seems to be pretty tip top. Next week or two I will take it to the tranny shop for a tranny checkup and then the headers. After that I will start the "list" ex: get rid of rust...

12-30-2003, 01:30 AM	#10
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	How's my project going? Slow. My dad's shop still needs to be cleaned out so we can get things set up so I can start working on my truck. I need to find an engine! I'm gonna order reprints of the factory shop manuals and assembly manual for 1965 and get the 67-87 haynes repair manual for the 1977 part of the truck (frame). I hope it picks up soon! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

12-30-2003, 01:30 AM	#11
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Inside needs some cleaning and no I didnt hack that dash. Thank the previous owner for that. Got a nice powder coated dash that I need to get painted. Attached Images

12-30-2003, 01:31 AM	#12
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Front of truck Attached Images

12-30-2003, 04:05 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Pushed out the chevy today and cleaned off all the (this is a storage shead)item's should start working on it agian in the a.m. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-30-2003, 04:08 AM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Also finished the taillight install on my blazer .... Clear lenses and led bulb (not the 100$ one) Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-30-2003, 11:03 AM	#16
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	HAHAHA Chevelle454!!!! That is the funniest pic in the world! A thread about how your project is coming, then a frame and bed with youth looking disgusted! Definitely made me laugh! I feel your pain. Someday I'll have it ready. I named the truck "Bones" for obvious reasons..... Attached Images

12-30-2003, 11:16 AM	#17
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Mine is going about as slow as snail takin a dump!!! I installed the engine and tranny 5 weeks ago and haven't touched it since. Hoping to get at it on Friday a bit __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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12-30-2003, 12:37 PM	#18
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	I went from this Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

12-30-2003, 12:40 PM	#19
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	to this in about 6 weeks while in school.(approx 23 hrs/week) Now things will slow considerably as I will only be going to school on Monday nights for 3 hrs. Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

12-30-2003, 01:28 PM	#21
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	one more ! Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

12-30-2003, 03:08 PM	#23
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	welll since I drive mine everyday...I'd say that it's not going all that well. dammit i need another beater car. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-30-2003, 03:45 PM	#25
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	Yesterday I finished bolting on my Edelbrock Performer intake manifold and 600cfm carb, Then the battery went dead so my dad (russTburb) took it to work with him today to charge it up and we may do some tuning on it tonight. In the next couple months I would like to try to get the patch panels in and get the interior put back together. I don't have any pics yet but I may get some soon. Here's one from last summer. I have front and rear chrome bumpers and different wheels on it now. Also in this pic it didn't have an engine so it's taller in the front than it is now Attached Images

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