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77chris03 · 11-14-2011, 12:42 AM

sorry...had to make it an even 600 replies before i hit the sack...

71Sleeper · 11-14-2011, 12:58 AM

The lines are a 100% better. I think you did a great job on the alignment. Congrats on getting it fired up, I know you are excited to be at this point. You are smoking through this build.

lowerdtrucks · 11-14-2011, 02:17 AM

It looks really good. Your patience paid off. The nicks in the paint can be fixed easy. Just get it together and have your body guy touch them up.

**kev2809** · 11-14-2011, 11:16 AM

good work on the gaps man, i think they should be good!

77chris03 · 11-14-2011, 08:07 PM

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good work on the gaps man, i think they should be good!

Thanks bro. I'm takin what jonathon said and let it be.....or at least I will for now the only thing that is really bugging me is the cowl. I have to pull it back off to do the wipers so I got a feeling its gonna piss me off putting it back on. Lol
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77chris03 · 11-14-2011, 09:30 PM

my progress for the day....took the day off of work, had the case of fire down below..lol the front is completely bolted down except for the latch assembly
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got my ac hoses back from napa and temp installed
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Flu-by-U · 11-14-2011, 10:45 PM

Looks KILLER Chris...

I sure would like to come see it in person one Sunday afternoon...
By the way, do you know the part# for the top radiator hose you are using?
That looks like the one I need to run on mine...

My build thread is way behind where I am actually at...
I'm close to firing mine up soon, too...

Slick67 · 11-14-2011, 11:03 PM

It lives!!!!! Good to hear some notes coming from the exhaust! Hope she runs great from now on.

VA72C10 · 11-14-2011, 11:09 PM

Nice progress! Looks great!!!

Bennett68C10 · 11-14-2011, 11:35 PM

Looking really good
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Slick67 · 11-14-2011, 11:36 PM

I just noticed ya got one of those new invisible proportioning valves at the same store I got my a/c from!!!

77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Flu-by-U

Looks KILLER Chris...

I sure would like to come see it in person one Sunday afternoon...
By the way, do you know the part# for the top radiator hose you are using?
That looks like the one I need to run on mine...

My build thread is way behind where I am actually at...
I'm close to firing mine up soon, too...

I'm cool with anyone coming by to see it. U know where I live come on by. Ya the part number is on my receipt in my wallet and I'm no where near it. Lol. Have oreillys look up upper radiator hose for a..ah give me a min. I'll go get it....ok well its not in my wallet. Might be ay my house. I'll check when I get home tomorrow.
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77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice progress! Looks great!!!

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Looking really good
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Thanks guys. !! I'm hoping to have more done this week. All depends how work goes. I think im gonna finish the Windows in the doors next. The hook still hits the division bar. Gonna try to do it with the door on and just remove the hook so I dont have to realignment. Loli dropped my driveshaft off at napa to have them resize it once again. It should be right this time 56" center to center.
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77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

I just noticed ya got one of those new invisible proportioning valves at the same store I got my a/c from!!!

No its there...I have to get a new one tho. Look very close at the pic. It's the thing to the right of the.lines. lol.
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77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

It lives!!!!! Good to hear some notes coming from the exhaust! Hope she runs great from now on.

Still working on the gas issue. My line is bent and I need to cut it and add a fuel filter. And I need thr ottle linkage parts. I have the 71 model stuff and I need the earlier yr stuff. The one with the rod so I don't have to cut any more holes in the firewall than I have to. I'm shooting for after thanksgiving to have her fully running. Wish me luck. Any tips suggestions being a freshly built motor? Procedures? Notes? C'MON!!!!
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butternut1972 · 11-15-2011, 02:07 AM

Sounds good! Congrats on getting it fired up.

mcbassin · 11-15-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 77chris03

Still working on the gas issue. My line is bent and I need to cut it and add a fuel filter. And I need thr ottle linkage parts. I have the 71 model stuff and I need the earlier yr stuff. The one with the rod so I don't have to cut any more holes in the firewall than I have to. I'm shooting for after thanksgiving to have her fully running. Wish me luck. Any tips suggestions being a freshly built motor? Procedures? Notes? C'MON!!!!
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Congrats on getting it running! You need to follow the break in procedure recommended by the builder. Some of them want you to use break in oil and only go to certain rpms etc. Have you talked to the builder?

Slick67 · 11-15-2011, 10:21 AM

^ ^^ Excellent advice. Talk to the builder. Also use a zinc additive in your oil ESPECIALLY on break in so you won't have a flat cam.

77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Congrats on getting it running! You need to follow the break in procedure recommended by the builder. Some of them want you to use break in oil and only go to certain rpms etc. Have you talked to the builder?

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Originally Posted by Slick67

^ ^^ Excellent advice. Talk to the builder. Also use a zinc additive in your oil ESPECIALLY on break in so you won't have a flat cam.

Here's the funny part....I AM THE BUILDER!!! LOL. I already talk to myself what more do u want me to do ?? Lol. I have assembly lube on almost every thing. For the time that it sat I cited the cylinder walls, springs etc with break in oil. It's full with castrol. Only thing I've done and i know I have to go back and do is valve lash again.
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Where do u get the zinc additive and how long do u run it in the motor?

77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 10:50 PM

on a good note, i got the driveshaft back today...

mcbassin · 11-16-2011, 01:35 AM

You should do a search on Lucus oil zinc additive then just search for a retailer in your area. HERE

Be careful about running synthetic oil in your engine too unless you have an additive.

71Sleeper · 11-16-2011, 01:37 AM

I got Lucas brake in oil from my local carquest which came in a 1 quart bottle then I added Rotella oil which I believe is the only oil with zinc. My engine builder said I should run it about 500 miles then change the oil.

Slick67 · 11-16-2011, 11:24 AM

I got my zinc additive from O'Reilly. It comes in a clear bottle and it says ZINC on it in big red letters. The additive is clear. You should use it everytime you change your oil, which adds another ten bucks to your oil change but if it saves the cam it's worth it!

**67cheby** · 11-16-2011, 11:43 AM

looking good !

11-14-2011, 12:42 AM	#601
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. sorry...had to make it an even 600 replies before i hit the sack... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-14-2011, 12:58 AM	#602
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: My 68 swb build. The lines are a 100% better. I think you did a great job on the alignment. Congrats on getting it fired up, I know you are excited to be at this point. You are smoking through this build. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

11-14-2011, 02:17 AM	#603
lowerdtrucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 35	Re: My 68 swb build. It looks really good. Your patience paid off. The nicks in the paint can be fixed easy. Just get it together and have your body guy touch them up.

11-14-2011, 11:16 AM	#604
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: My 68 swb build. good work on the gaps man, i think they should be good! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-14-2011, 09:30 PM	#606
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. my progress for the day....took the day off of work, had the case of fire down below..lol the front is completely bolted down except for the latch assembly got my ac hoses back from napa and temp installed __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-14-2011, 09:32 PM	#607
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-14-2011, 10:45 PM	#608
Flu-by-U Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 210	Re: My 68 swb build. Looks KILLER Chris... I sure would like to come see it in person one Sunday afternoon... By the way, do you know the part# for the top radiator hose you are using? That looks like the one I need to run on mine... My build thread is way behind where I am actually at... I'm close to firing mine up soon, too... __________________ To the best of my knowledge there is still not a cure for stupid... And Stupid Hurts... Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427503

11-14-2011, 11:03 PM	#609
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. It lives!!!!! Good to hear some notes coming from the exhaust! Hope she runs great from now on. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-14-2011, 11:09 PM	#610
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11-14-2011, 11:35 PM	#611
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11-14-2011, 11:36 PM	#612
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. I just noticed ya got one of those new invisible proportioning valves at the same store I got my a/c from!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-15-2011, 02:07 AM	#617
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My 68 swb build. Sounds good! Congrats on getting it fired up. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

11-15-2011, 10:21 AM	#619
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. ^ ^^ Excellent advice. Talk to the builder. Also use a zinc additive in your oil ESPECIALLY on break in so you won't have a flat cam. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-15-2011, 10:50 PM	#621
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. on a good note, i got the driveshaft back today... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#622
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: My 68 swb build. You should do a search on Lucus oil zinc additive then just search for a retailer in your area. HERE Be careful about running synthetic oil in your engine too unless you have an additive. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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11-16-2011, 01:37 AM	#623
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: My 68 swb build. I got Lucas brake in oil from my local carquest which came in a 1 quart bottle then I added Rotella oil which I believe is the only oil with zinc. My engine builder said I should run it about 500 miles then change the oil. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

11-16-2011, 11:24 AM	#624
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. I got my zinc additive from O'Reilly. It comes in a clear bottle and it says ZINC on it in big red letters. The additive is clear. You should use it everytime you change your oil, which adds another ten bucks to your oil change but if it saves the cam it's worth it! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#625
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