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Gokart Mozart · 04-21-2011, 07:40 PM

Hey all!

This'll be my second truck. My first was a 72 longbed I had in about 92-94. the PO took out the V8 and auto trans and dropped a straight 6 and 4 on the tree from a 1 ton. The fun started when the carrier bearing broke. they installed it on the front end of the rear driveshaft...

I picked up my current 70 on Sunday (5 days ago). I've been checking out the forum and am getting some good ideas. In the planning stages are 69 Camaro tank, 99 Ram seat, 16" steelies, 67 nose and tiding up the loose bits. Later comes more: 4L60 trans, 2"/4" drop, custom dash, suicide doors etc, etc

Yes, I plan on keeping the 6.

Sillyoldman · 04-21-2011, 08:19 PM

Nice truck. Whats the story on the inner grille? Oh, and welcome!

bucketObolts · 04-22-2011, 02:38 AM

Welcome from NJ! I'm wondering about the grill as well. looks like youve got a real solid truck to work with.

1ATony · 04-22-2011, 02:39 PM

welcome to the site.

Gokart Mozart · 04-22-2011, 09:22 PM

Here's a closeup of the grill

Gokart Mozart · 08-09-2011, 06:36 PM

got new (old) shoes.
getting rid of old ones.

jayman68 · 08-10-2011, 12:42 AM

Interesting grill treatment. Welcome from NW Washington. Good luck with the project.

luifer76 · 08-10-2011, 05:33 PM

Welcome to the site....

Gokart Mozart · 03-21-2014, 06:30 PM

After about 2 years recovering from surgery, the need for the truck to be running is coming soon. I drove it around a few times but the trans was slipping, shifting hard. I found a place that will switch the turbo 350 with a 700r4. I was on my way down, not even out of my work's parking lot, I stopped for a second and blewie, no gears, fluid everywhere. The shop is about 30 miles away and I called my roadside assistance company, they wanted to tow it to a Chevy dealership 5 miles away because that's what's stipulated in the contract. I tried to explain the trans isn't going to be repaired, it's getting replaced and she tried to tell me they could only authorize the closest shop. I said the place I was going to was the closest place that will do the work I needed. After a couple times being put on hold they did come back with a wrecker that would take it there. They're going to do the work after hours and with luck it should be done Monday! They said the only issue will be there isn't 4 indents on the column so first won't have a slot. No biggie for now.

86swb · 03-23-2014, 08:41 PM

Welcome to the site.

Gokart Mozart · 08-05-2014, 10:45 AM

selling

Need something more reliable and I can't work on it like I want to because of ongoing post surgery pain.
Will get something in the future that doesn't need a ton of work that's closer to what I'm wanting.

04-21-2011, 07:40 PM	#1
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	second time around, here to stay Hey all! This'll be my second truck. My first was a 72 longbed I had in about 92-94. the PO took out the V8 and auto trans and dropped a straight 6 and 4 on the tree from a 1 ton. The fun started when the carrier bearing broke. they installed it on the front end of the rear driveshaft... I picked up my current 70 on Sunday (5 days ago). I've been checking out the forum and am getting some good ideas. In the planning stages are 69 Camaro tank, 99 Ram seat, 16" steelies, 67 nose and tiding up the loose bits. Later comes more: 4L60 trans, 2"/4" drop, custom dash, suicide doors etc, etc Yes, I plan on keeping the 6.

04-21-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: second time around, here to stay Nice truck. Whats the story on the inner grille? Oh, and welcome! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-22-2011, 02:38 AM	#3
bucketObolts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pequannock NJ Posts: 259	Re: second time around, here to stay Welcome from NJ! I'm wondering about the grill as well. looks like youve got a real solid truck to work with. __________________ LIFESTYLES OF THE POOR & UNKNOWN

04-22-2011, 02:39 PM	#4
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: second time around, here to stay welcome to the site.

04-22-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: second time around, here to stay Here's a closeup of the grill

08-09-2011, 06:36 PM	#6
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: second time around, here to stay got new (old) shoes. getting rid of old ones. Attached Images

08-10-2011, 12:42 AM	#7
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: second time around, here to stay Interesting grill treatment. Welcome from NW Washington. Good luck with the project. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

08-10-2011, 05:33 PM	#8
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: second time around, here to stay Welcome to the site.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

03-21-2014, 06:30 PM	#9
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: second time around, here to stay After about 2 years recovering from surgery, the need for the truck to be running is coming soon. I drove it around a few times but the trans was slipping, shifting hard. I found a place that will switch the turbo 350 with a 700r4. I was on my way down, not even out of my work's parking lot, I stopped for a second and blewie, no gears, fluid everywhere. The shop is about 30 miles away and I called my roadside assistance company, they wanted to tow it to a Chevy dealership 5 miles away because that's what's stipulated in the contract. I tried to explain the trans isn't going to be repaired, it's getting replaced and she tried to tell me they could only authorize the closest shop. I said the place I was going to was the closest place that will do the work I needed. After a couple times being put on hold they did come back with a wrecker that would take it there. They're going to do the work after hours and with luck it should be done Monday! They said the only issue will be there isn't 4 indents on the column so first won't have a slot. No biggie for now.

03-23-2014, 08:41 PM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: second time around, here to stay Welcome to the site. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-05-2014, 10:45 AM	#11
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: second time around, here to stay selling Need something more reliable and I can't work on it like I want to because of ongoing post surgery pain. Will get something in the future that doesn't need a ton of work that's closer to what I'm wanting.



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