My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lyrikz · 02-14-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Nice! I'll bet it was great to finely drive your project of the last 3 years. Almost surreal I'd imagine.

Yep, thats a good word for it. It wont shift. I have the transmission (th400) modulator hooked up to the carb, but i dont know if its getting vacuum to work or not.

lyrikz · 03-01-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Yep, thats a good word for it. It wont shift. I have the transmission (th400) modulator hooked up to the carb, but i dont know if its getting vacuum to work or not.

Hooked up to the wrong vacuum line. Got that taken care of.

Broke my radiator, so put a new one in. Finished the wood bed. Just need to polish the cap and bolt it down.

Bolting the bed together was a B!TCH. I did custom wood size and didnt want the bolts exposed through the wood where it mounts so i had to modify that. 30 drill holes later, its all mounted and good to go. There were so many spots i couldnt fit my hand i had to bribe the wife to get in there and do it... So i added pics of that. ahah. While working on the bed, the whole family helped. I had both my twins handing her parts and my 11 year old holding the bolts from the top... I just kinda got to sit back and watch. LOL

nickp51chevy · 03-01-2010, 01:20 PM

It looks great. Hope I'll get to see it first hand someday.

lyrikz · 03-01-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

It looks great. Hope I'll get to see it first hand someday.

We talkin about the truck. LOL.

It should be 90% street worthy before september.

my67chevytruck · 03-01-2010, 01:27 PM

looking good from here. you mean theres a truck somewhere in there, must be my Tunnel vision..... I would have stayed back and watched as well.......

lyrikz · 03-01-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good from here. you mean theres a truck somewhere in there, must be my Tunnel vision..... I would have stayed back and watched as well.......

As soon as she hopped in the truck she says YOU BETTER NOT BE TAKING PICTURES. ahaha.

Mother of 3 btw. And she helps in the garage.... keeper.

lyrikz · 03-09-2010, 12:34 AM

Got some more done. Got the transmission shifting correctly and took her for another spin.

I machined my rotors to get my centerline smoothies caps to fit. While i was doing that i replaced all my bearings and races. I used my brake lathe at work.

As you can see, the cap doesnt fit. And it would look completely unfinished not having a cap on there. So i had to do some work. This is what it started out as.

Here i was on the lathe. Had to take the snout down a bit also.

I had to put the beveled edge in by manually using the controls. That was pretty fun and i got it pretty damn smooth and round.

Test fitting the cap. Looks pretty good.

I bolted the rotor to the rim and put the cap in. Fits great. Now, i have to quit stalling and finish the body work now that the majority of the mechanical is all done. sorry for the crappy pics but i forgot the camera.

butternut1972 · 03-09-2010, 12:43 AM

Looking good! It's nice to see the girls helpin' out.

nickp51chevy · 03-09-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

We talkin about the truck. LOL.

Why yes; yes I was.

BTW Where do you work at? I need the break rotors (disk) on my Malibu turned.

lyrikz · 03-09-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Why yes; yes I was.

BTW Where do you work at? I need the break rotors (disk) on my Malibu turned.

Im in Kirkland.

nickp51chevy · 03-09-2010, 11:57 AM

Kirkland? I thought that your in Monroe? That's a jell (hispanic J) of a commute.

lyrikz · 03-09-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Kirkland? I thought that your in Monroe? That's a jell (hispanic J) of a commute.

I live in monroe. COmmute is only 25 minutes. Not bad at all. When it snows thats a different story. ahha

nickp51chevy · 03-09-2010, 12:03 PM

Ya, I'm guessing you take the Monroe Duval Hy way, go up toward Woodinville, the Kashmir rd (?). That's the way my Dad use to commute back it the day. I couldn't imagine taking Hy 2 during the commuting hours. I still snicker when I see that sign on 2.

lyrikz · 03-09-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Ya, I'm guessing you take the Monroe Duval Hy way, go up toward Woodinville, the Kashmir rd (?). That's the way my Dad use to commute back it the day. I couldn't imagine taking Hy 2 during the commuting hours. I still snicker when I see that sign on 2.

522 to 405. I dont need to be on hwy 2. Thats a joke. Especially during the fair. ahah.

nickp51chevy · 03-09-2010, 12:07 PM

That works to; I guess. haha

I'm just glad I didn't move back out to Monroe when I got back here. Granted I like it out there but the traffic would make me nuts.

lyrikz · 03-09-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

That works to; I guess. haha

I'm just glad I didn't move back out to Monroe when I got back here. Granted I like it out there but the traffic would make me nuts.

They changed 522. I rarely if at all sit in traffic anymore.

nickp51chevy · 03-09-2010, 12:32 PM

522 wasn't like that when I lived out there. They were working on it when I left, and I saw it when I got back (6 years later). Still haven't driven on it though.

**kev2809** · 03-25-2010, 06:42 PM

just read through the entire build, great work so far man. any progress lately?

lyrikz · 03-26-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

just read through the entire build, great work so far man. any progress lately?

Well, i had it assembled enough to drive it. Now that the engine is basically done. I removed the whole front end and am going to finish the body work. Moved my core support back a bit to get the fenders to fit better.

Just need to body work the fenders/hood/grill. Then put some color on it... THen once thats done.. All i have to do is the cab... Outside of the cab... Thats almost done.. Just needs a quick coat of Feather fill, final sand, epoxy and color...

Close. Just havent done much.

lyrikz · 04-16-2010, 10:13 AM

Welp, instead of pics i have a video log thing im doing.. This explains where i have been and what i have been up to.. Here is my newest video.

1971 GMC rebuild walkaround

butternut1972 · 04-16-2010, 11:00 AM

Cool video! Now get back to work and get'er done. summer is almost here. Nice work.

lyrikz · 04-16-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Cool video! Now get back to work and get'er done. summer is almost here. Nice work.

The truck will be street driveable going to a show in september..... i hope. lol.

nickp51chevy · 04-16-2010, 11:43 AM

Looks good. I didn't know that you just sanded and cleared the dash. I think you should take a pic of it for us.

I want a 454 also. Not gonna happen for a while though.

lyrikz · 04-16-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Looks good. I didn't know that you just sanded and cleared the dash. I think you should take a pic of it for us.

I want a 454 also. Not gonna happen for a while though.

I did, back on page 5. Clear coated the snot out of it... Now the clear has UV protection in there and a few people were worried it would turn brown or start rusting... I had the ash tray sitting OUTSIDE since i did that dash and its still perfect. ahah..

nickp51chevy · 04-16-2010, 11:51 AM

I must have forgot about the pic. I've seen pictures of an AD truck that the whole truck was done like that. The dash looks great.

03-01-2010, 01:20 PM	#353
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. It looks great. Hope I'll get to see it first hand someday. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-01-2010, 01:27 PM	#355
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. looking good from here. you mean theres a truck somewhere in there, must be my Tunnel vision..... I would have stayed back and watched as well....... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-09-2010, 12:34 AM	#357
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,041	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Got some more done. Got the transmission shifting correctly and took her for another spin. I machined my rotors to get my centerline smoothies caps to fit. While i was doing that i replaced all my bearings and races. I used my brake lathe at work. As you can see, the cap doesnt fit. And it would look completely unfinished not having a cap on there. So i had to do some work. This is what it started out as. Here i was on the lathe. Had to take the snout down a bit also. I had to put the beveled edge in by manually using the controls. That was pretty fun and i got it pretty damn smooth and round. Test fitting the cap. Looks pretty good. I bolted the rotor to the rim and put the cap in. Fits great. Now, i have to quit stalling and finish the body work now that the majority of the mechanical is all done. sorry for the crappy pics but i forgot the camera. __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

03-09-2010, 12:43 AM	#358
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Looking good! It's nice to see the girls helpin' out.

03-09-2010, 11:57 AM	#361
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Kirkland? I thought that your in Monroe? That's a jell (hispanic J) of a commute. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-09-2010, 12:03 PM	#363
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Ya, I'm guessing you take the Monroe Duval Hy way, go up toward Woodinville, the Kashmir rd (?). That's the way my Dad use to commute back it the day. I couldn't imagine taking Hy 2 during the commuting hours. I still snicker when I see that sign on 2. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-09-2010, 12:07 PM	#365
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. That works to; I guess. haha I'm just glad I didn't move back out to Monroe when I got back here. Granted I like it out there but the traffic would make me nuts. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-09-2010, 12:32 PM	#367
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. 522 wasn't like that when I lived out there. They were working on it when I left, and I saw it when I got back (6 years later). Still haven't driven on it though. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-25-2010, 06:42 PM	#368
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,139	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. just read through the entire build, great work so far man. any progress lately? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

04-16-2010, 10:13 AM	#370
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,041	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Welp, instead of pics i have a video log thing im doing.. This explains where i have been and what i have been up to.. Here is my newest video. 1971 GMC rebuild walkaround __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

04-16-2010, 11:00 AM	#371
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Cool video! Now get back to work and get'er done. summer is almost here. Nice work.

04-16-2010, 11:43 AM	#373
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. Looks good. I didn't know that you just sanded and cleared the dash. I think you should take a pic of it for us. I want a 454 also. Not gonna happen for a while though. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-16-2010, 11:51 AM	#375
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside. I must have forgot about the pic. I've seen pictures of an AD truck that the whole truck was done like that. The dash looks great. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350



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