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mylow53 · 04-15-2009, 10:42 PM

not sure if my project is magazine worthy but if asked i will try to thank all the guys who held my hand and guided me thru the process...
GT

nebdrummer · 04-22-2009, 08:40 PM

i would say its definetaly mag. worthy. the paint is so smooth! and deep. its worth a try..

and hey, not to self, dont let anyone else close your hood.. i found out the hard way. the old man got a little excited and slammed it.. AHHHH. o well, that was 3 years ago. fixed? no. haha

truck looks great!

mylow53 · 04-22-2009, 08:59 PM

good point on the hood!
GT

mylow53 · 04-24-2009, 01:54 PM

couple of things to update. last weekend i took the truck to an alignment shop in T.O. and had them align the front. the biggest problem was the ride hight it was to low to fit the instruments on the wheels. so we raised it till they cleared the fenders. the guy looked at the rear and the front and the rear was pointing right 1 degree. the front how ever was miles off. in the end i asked him to max out the caster to help the the wheels returning to center after a corner. something up to then i didn't do. over all it drives sooo much better it does hover have a funky feel when i turn in a wide circle like a 180 degree turn entering a freeway. it's like a point where the steering isn't enough for the corner then it too much. i'm ok living with it but i don't enjoy onramps that much!

also i brought the truck in to north hollywood speedo to install the cable from the trany back to the speedo. we then put it up on the rack and did some speed tests. come to find out that Bow tie Overdrive shipped my transmission without the worm gear on the output shaft so no workie. I'm not that happy with whom ever forgot to include this part but chris from their tech line is sending me the gear and i have to install it my self. at least hey are trying to make up for their mistake...
GT

**youngrodder** · 04-24-2009, 02:03 PM

Nice work Greg. I dread taking mine in for an alingment for the same things that you ran into. I am aways from needing to do that.

Your truck looks better everytime I see new pics.

I just noticed,,,,,are you hinding in those pictures???

Marc

mylow53 · 04-24-2009, 02:15 PM

nope that's patrick the tech guy he's disconnecting the back of the speedo to see if the cable it rotating (and no it isn't)
thanks
GT

50adrod · 04-24-2009, 08:07 PM

I like the where you ran your exhaust pipes. do you have resonance in the cab? what mufflers? also if you paint them with flat black muffler paint they wont show. looking good

mylow53 · 04-24-2009, 08:07 PM

i have a feeling the steering angles i have to clear the headers are a bit too extreme . i think there's is a minor binding moment in the rotation. I'm hoping to ignore it till it goes away.
GT

mylow53 · 04-24-2009, 08:22 PM

the guys at kents muffler really know their stuff, I asked for their advise and i took it. they felt this arrangment is the best choice... as far as mufflers go, i have the longest glass packs they had at the muffler shop. the cab is not quiet if you've ever owned a truck with the Gpacks on you know it's mellow till you use the go peddle. since i have no headliner and a thin layer of "rattle trap" (like dyna matt) the cab has many sounds to choose from, and i like it that way. this is a truck not a caddie' it's quite visceral
GT
thanks for the complements by the way..
i was actually thinking of chrome tips do you think that is too much?

50adrod · 04-24-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

the guys at kents muffler really know their stuff, I asked for their advise and i took it. they felt this arrangment is the best choice... as far as mufflers go, i have the longest glass packs they had at the muffler shop. the cab is not quiet if you've ever owned a truck with the Gpacks on you know it's mellow till you use the go peddle. since i have no headliner and a thin layer of "rattle trap" (like dyna matt) the cab has many sounds to choose from, and i like it that way. this is a truck not a caddie' it's quite visceral
GT
thanks for the complements by the way..
i was actually thinking of chrome tips do you think that is too much?

for me I would like it black so it does not take away from the wheels, but if you like chrome go for it. nice truck

greystoke · 04-24-2009, 08:45 PM

Greg....I just scanned thru your build. Great job, your truck looks awesome and there's a lot to be said about keeping it in the family...man i'm getting misty

How is the ride with the air??

mylow53 · 04-24-2009, 09:03 PM

ohh thats nice....the ride.. is bumpy! i usually drive my 03 dodge diesel 4x4 with heavy duty dilivery truck wheels and i think it rides better. not sure what the reason is but i've always liked a ride that keeps you awake and shakin'
GT
50 i think your right what paint should i use? it gets pretty hot..

**youngrodder** · 04-24-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

ohh thats nice....the ride.. is bumpy! i usually drive my 03 dodge diesel 4x4 with heavy duty dilivery truck wheels and i think it rides better. not sure what the reason is but i've always liked a ride that keeps you awake and shakin'
GT
50 i think your right what paint should i use? it gets pretty hot..

Greg--

I used paint from Eastwood once on headers that I had sand blasted. The stuff goes on with a brush and lasts. Plus you can always touch up if need be.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...iProductID=731

Good luck

Marc

nuke1 · 04-26-2009, 10:34 AM

been a while since i checked in, and all i can say is Wow. it sure turned out amazing, CONGRATULATIONS.

James

50adrod · 04-26-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

ohh thats nice....the ride.. is bumpy! i usually drive my 03 dodge diesel 4x4 with heavy duty dilivery truck wheels and i think it rides better. not sure what the reason is but i've always liked a ride that keeps you awake and shakin'
GT
50 i think your right what paint should i use? it gets pretty hot..

I just used high heat flat black from the local auto store on one of my vettes tail pipes, I checked the tailpipes with a temp gun and they were less than 200 degrees, they really don't get that hot. it has help up for years.

54 jimmy · 04-26-2009, 02:36 PM

i like to use grill paint. it is cheaper that the high temp engine paint has a satin look and holds up pretty well if you put a few coats on. it is rate for 1200 degrees so it is the same temp rating as the expensive stuff. the grill paint is only about 4 bucks in change compaired to 8 bucks for the other stuff. the only draw back is it only comes in black. i used it on my exaust manifolds and other various parts that are subject to varing heat.

mylow53 · 05-04-2009, 08:24 PM

thought i would share this with you guys. now thats a grocery getter....

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 05-06-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Greg--

The exhaust looks nice. To be really low or and have full exhaust...that is the trade off. I like how clean it looks dumped in front of the rear wheels. My exhaust will be SS 2.5" and I had a sweet X member made only to realize I had no room for it

Nice work
Marc

Greg

I am afraid that with the rear sway bar on top of the axle I may not be able to route my exhaust over the top and have to exit in front of the rear wheels.
How loud is the exhaust from there? Is there a problem with fumes?

mylow53 · 05-06-2009, 07:56 PM

no real issue with noise i like the glasspacks the only draw back is you will kick up dust if yours point to the ground like mine. if you can aim them more out it should help. i wouldn't get any loud mufflers this will create your problems.

pgf545 · 05-07-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

thought i would share this with you guys. now thats a grocery getter....

Greg.....Totally Bad A$$....love the new grocery getter. I can't wait until I get dad's down to the store...lol.

Bernie

mylow53 · 05-14-2009, 02:09 PM

The truck is leaking!!! it looks like the rear main seal is dripping. it's hard to tell since i cant see where it is coming from. the transmission dust cover has motor oil dripping. I dropped the pan last night to have a look. turns out the 350 HO engine has a one piece rear main seal so i will need to pull the tranny to get to it. you would think that a new engine wouldn't leak but my dad was theorizing that it may have set in the wearhouse a couple of years before i got to it...
ok Question the factory put some silicone in the 4 corners of my one piece oil pan gasket. in fact they were sloppy at it and a very long drip ended up in the oil pump screen. do i need to put some silicone back in or should the felpro one piece gasket work with out it? if so what should i use
GT

kustombrad · 05-14-2009, 02:36 PM

A little silicone in the corners should be fine. What kind of oil are you using? Synthetic will find it's way out of anything! Bummer!!!!

53lochevy · 05-14-2009, 03:05 PM

They got smart finally with the seal instead of the wicker kind its just like a transmission rear seal, and you will have to pull the tranny out and the flywheel off to get to it, and yes put silicone on the corners where the gaskets ends.

solidaxel · 05-14-2009, 06:40 PM

That is one reason why I went with a NEW engine was to avoid oil leaks!
I could see if the engine was sitting for a period of time with the old style gaskets which were cork and yes they would shrink and leak, but not the new sylicone(SP) ones. Did you establish where the leak was comming from?

mylow53 · 05-14-2009, 06:57 PM

still not sure where the leak is but lets hope it is in the oil pan gasket. the trans dust cover usually has a couple of drips after you run it. the engine is "new" and the original gasket was silicone. i have a new felppro so just maybe it will work. what silicone should i use?
GT

04-15-2009, 10:42 PM	#401
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build not sure if my project is magazine worthy but if asked i will try to thank all the guys who held my hand and guided me thru the process... GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#402
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Re: mylow53 build i would say its definetaly mag. worthy. the paint is so smooth! and deep. its worth a try.. and hey, not to self, dont let anyone else close your hood.. i found out the hard way. the old man got a little excited and slammed it.. AHHHH. o well, that was 3 years ago. fixed? no. haha truck looks great!

04-22-2009, 08:59 PM	#403
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build good point on the hood! GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-24-2009, 01:54 PM	#404
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build couple of things to update. last weekend i took the truck to an alignment shop in T.O. and had them align the front. the biggest problem was the ride hight it was to low to fit the instruments on the wheels. so we raised it till they cleared the fenders. the guy looked at the rear and the front and the rear was pointing right 1 degree. the front how ever was miles off. in the end i asked him to max out the caster to help the the wheels returning to center after a corner. something up to then i didn't do. over all it drives sooo much better it does hover have a funky feel when i turn in a wide circle like a 180 degree turn entering a freeway. it's like a point where the steering isn't enough for the corner then it too much. i'm ok living with it but i don't enjoy onramps that much! also i brought the truck in to north hollywood speedo to install the cable from the trany back to the speedo. we then put it up on the rack and did some speed tests. come to find out that Bow tie Overdrive shipped my transmission without the worm gear on the output shaft so no workie. I'm not that happy with whom ever forgot to include this part but chris from their tech line is sending me the gear and i have to install it my self. at least hey are trying to make up for their mistake... GT Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-24-2009, 02:03 PM	#405
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: mylow53 build Nice work Greg. I dread taking mine in for an alingment for the same things that you ran into. I am aways from needing to do that. Your truck looks better everytime I see new pics. I just noticed,,,,,are you hinding in those pictures??? Marc Last edited by youngrodder; 04-24-2009 at 02:04 PM.

04-24-2009, 02:15 PM	#406
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build nope that's patrick the tech guy he's disconnecting the back of the speedo to see if the cable it rotating (and no it isn't) thanks GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-24-2009, 08:07 PM	#407
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: mylow53 build I like the where you ran your exhaust pipes. do you have resonance in the cab? what mufflers? also if you paint them with flat black muffler paint they wont show. looking good __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

04-24-2009, 08:07 PM	#408
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build i have a feeling the steering angles i have to clear the headers are a bit too extreme . i think there's is a minor binding moment in the rotation. I'm hoping to ignore it till it goes away. GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-24-2009, 08:22 PM	#409
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build the guys at kents muffler really know their stuff, I asked for their advise and i took it. they felt this arrangment is the best choice... as far as mufflers go, i have the longest glass packs they had at the muffler shop. the cab is not quiet if you've ever owned a truck with the Gpacks on you know it's mellow till you use the go peddle. since i have no headliner and a thin layer of "rattle trap" (like dyna matt) the cab has many sounds to choose from, and i like it that way. this is a truck not a caddie' it's quite visceral GT thanks for the complements by the way.. i was actually thinking of chrome tips do you think that is too much? __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 04-24-2009 at 08:26 PM.

04-24-2009, 08:45 PM	#411
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: mylow53 build Greg....I just scanned thru your build. Great job, your truck looks awesome and there's a lot to be said about keeping it in the family...man i'm getting misty How is the ride with the air??

04-24-2009, 09:03 PM	#412
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build ohh thats nice....the ride.. is bumpy! i usually drive my 03 dodge diesel 4x4 with heavy duty dilivery truck wheels and i think it rides better. not sure what the reason is but i've always liked a ride that keeps you awake and shakin' GT 50 i think your right what paint should i use? it gets pretty hot.. __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#414
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: mylow53 build been a while since i checked in, and all i can say is Wow. it sure turned out amazing, CONGRATULATIONS. James __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

04-26-2009, 02:36 PM	#416
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: mylow53 build i like to use grill paint. it is cheaper that the high temp engine paint has a satin look and holds up pretty well if you put a few coats on. it is rate for 1200 degrees so it is the same temp rating as the expensive stuff. the grill paint is only about 4 bucks in change compaired to 8 bucks for the other stuff. the only draw back is it only comes in black. i used it on my exaust manifolds and other various parts that are subject to varing heat. Attached Images __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

05-04-2009, 08:24 PM	#417
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build thought i would share this with you guys. now thats a grocery getter.... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

05-06-2009, 07:56 PM	#419
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build no real issue with noise i like the glasspacks the only draw back is you will kick up dust if yours point to the ground like mine. if you can aim them more out it should help. i wouldn't get any loud mufflers this will create your problems. __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5



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05-14-2009, 02:09 PM	#421
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build The truck is leaking!!! it looks like the rear main seal is dripping. it's hard to tell since i cant see where it is coming from. the transmission dust cover has motor oil dripping. I dropped the pan last night to have a look. turns out the 350 HO engine has a one piece rear main seal so i will need to pull the tranny to get to it. you would think that a new engine wouldn't leak but my dad was theorizing that it may have set in the wearhouse a couple of years before i got to it... ok Question the factory put some silicone in the 4 corners of my one piece oil pan gasket. in fact they were sloppy at it and a very long drip ended up in the oil pump screen. do i need to put some silicone back in or should the felpro one piece gasket work with out it? if so what should i use GT Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

05-14-2009, 02:36 PM	#422
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: mylow53 build A little silicone in the corners should be fine. What kind of oil are you using? Synthetic will find it's way out of anything! Bummer!!!! __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

05-14-2009, 03:05 PM	#423
53lochevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 141	Re: mylow53 build They got smart finally with the seal instead of the wicker kind its just like a transmission rear seal, and you will have to pull the tranny out and the flywheel off to get to it, and yes put silicone on the corners where the gaskets ends.

05-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#424
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: mylow53 build That is one reason why I went with a NEW engine was to avoid oil leaks! I could see if the engine was sitting for a period of time with the old style gaskets which were cork and yes they would shrink and leak, but not the new sylicone(SP) ones. Did you establish where the leak was comming from? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-14-2009, 06:57 PM	#425
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build still not sure where the leak is but lets hope it is in the oil pan gasket. the trans dust cover usually has a couple of drips after you run it. the engine is "new" and the original gasket was silicone. i have a new felppro so just maybe it will work. what silicone should i use? GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 05-14-2009 at 06:58 PM.

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