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Spray-Bomb · 09-24-2008, 12:57 PM

What a heap...

Dude, are you taking after my styling, I mean I had a truck with a faded red tailgate & you have a red tailgate

bobbo · 09-24-2008, 05:27 PM

Hehe...wanna be like Matt!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-24-2008, 06:03 PM

Small progress is better than No progress

bobbo · 12-20-2008, 09:38 AM

Haven't had the chance to post any progress, but I've done a bit other than just drive it. Had a ticking type sound out of the driver side exhaust, sounded like an exhaust leak. Well, it was. Here's what I pulled apart....(the pics are from my cell phone, sorry.)

bobbo · 12-20-2008, 09:43 AM

So a customer came into work with an 85 C10 that had a blown head gasket. Wasn't worth it to him to fix so I bought it for $250. Has a 305 but a 4bbl intake and edelbrock 650 carb. My plans are also to strip all the front end off and convert my truck to power and disc brakes. Here's a few of the 85...

bobbo · 12-20-2008, 09:48 AM

So my heads I tore down completely, bought a new valve, and sent everything off to the machine shop. Had it back the next day all cleaned up. Reassembled the heads and then the engine.

bobbo · 12-20-2008, 09:49 AM

Need to get some better pics....So I cruised it to Colorado for Thanksgiving. Got 17mpg. Took about $90 to cruise one way. Not too shabby!

ChaseDale3and8 · 12-20-2008, 04:07 PM

I wondered if you ever bought that 85 Chevy truck or not. Last time I talked to you it was kind of still up in the air whether you were going to. I'll bet that 283 runs a whole lot better than it did! It's a wonder it ran as good as it did with part of the valve gone!

Is the 17 m.p.g. with or without the overdrive trans? Can't remember which one you said it has. I knew you were going to buy an overdrive for it but don't remember if you did for sure or not. If it's not overdrive 17 m.p.g. is really good! ...Joe

bobbo · 12-20-2008, 05:31 PM

It is the 700r4 trans but the lockup isn't connected. It does run LOTS better, not that it ran bad before. I took it out to the board meet this last summer and got about 20 mpg with the 2 bbl carb and a bad valve. Now I just can't keep my foot out of it.

Spray-Bomb · 12-21-2008, 01:18 AM

Shoulda put the 305 heads on it & bumped up the compression

Looks good bro

**88JRFAN** · 12-21-2008, 01:26 AM

Looking good Robert. Looks like those pistons have seen some miles. That snow look like fun to drive in.

That's some good turn around time on the heads. Any chance you might want to get rid of 2 of those chrome rings on the rallys? Daren

bobbo · 12-22-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88JRFAN

Looking good Robert. Looks like those pistons have seen some miles. That snow look like fun to drive in.

That's some good turn around time on the heads. Any chance you might want to get rid of 2 of those chrome rings on the rallys? Daren

I am going to run two of the rallys when I do the swap until I get the 6 lug rotors. The rest of the truck is a buddies. We split the cost and he is going to make a trailer out of the bed and frame. I might be able to get them though.

**88JRFAN** · 12-22-2008, 04:38 PM

Sounds good Robert. Keep up the good work. Daren

72BlckButy · 12-23-2008, 08:43 AM

Looks like one heck of a deal for only $250. Good luck with the front end swap.

kyull67 · 01-06-2009, 07:49 PM

Finished up the welding on his cowl panel.

bobbo · 01-09-2009, 09:57 PM

That is going to look sweet!

So here's some more, bought some sidemarkers and tail light bezels from board members and here they are.

bobbo · 01-09-2009, 10:00 PM

The night pics look like crap, will post some better later...

bobbo · 05-05-2009, 10:09 PM

OK. So an update is in order. Alot has happened in the past few months. Those that know me, know. Broke the engine in the truck. Flat lobe on the cam and rings shot (burning 3-4 quarts of oil per week), timing gears exiting (well almost). So I had to build a new one and here are some before and after pics and a few fun ones in between....the number 2 cylinder exhaust lobe was beyond flat, it sits lower than the rest closed.

bobbo · 05-05-2009, 10:14 PM

The first new one is next...Ended up having a rod knock and more money. Cylinders had to be bored 30 over to make them round, so that meant new pistons, rings. Already was doing a full bearing and clean job. Ended up throwing in a new crank because he couldn't have mine sent off and back in the time frame I wanted. Decked the block and now, here is the first one....

bobbo · 05-05-2009, 10:23 PM

Now for the new.

bobbo · 05-05-2009, 10:26 PM

And of course some more!

You know brad_man72 is lending a helping hand!

bobbo · 05-05-2009, 10:29 PM

Need to throw these on here so I know where they are!

texanidiot25 · 05-05-2009, 10:33 PM

Right on, love the truck, envy the motor

bobbo · 05-05-2009, 10:39 PM

Should mention the RV cam, lifters, and gear drive were a hook-up from brad! Thank you welding son of a gun!

my67chevytruck · 05-06-2009, 03:39 PM

glad you got the heartbeat replaced.... looking good.

09-24-2008, 12:57 PM	#51
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup What a heap... Dude, are you taking after my styling, I mean I had a truck with a faded red tailgate & you have a red tailgate __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-24-2008, 05:27 PM	#52
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Hehe...wanna be like Matt! __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

09-24-2008, 06:03 PM	#53
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Small progress is better than No progress __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-20-2008, 09:38 AM	#54
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Haven't had the chance to post any progress, but I've done a bit other than just drive it. Had a ticking type sound out of the driver side exhaust, sounded like an exhaust leak. Well, it was. Here's what I pulled apart....(the pics are from my cell phone, sorry.) Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE! Last edited by bobbo; 12-20-2008 at 09:39 AM.

12-20-2008, 09:43 AM	#55
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup So a customer came into work with an 85 C10 that had a blown head gasket. Wasn't worth it to him to fix so I bought it for $250. Has a 305 but a 4bbl intake and edelbrock 650 carb. My plans are also to strip all the front end off and convert my truck to power and disc brakes. Here's a few of the 85... Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

12-20-2008, 09:48 AM	#56
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup So my heads I tore down completely, bought a new valve, and sent everything off to the machine shop. Had it back the next day all cleaned up. Reassembled the heads and then the engine. Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

12-20-2008, 09:49 AM	#57
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Need to get some better pics....So I cruised it to Colorado for Thanksgiving. Got 17mpg. Took about $90 to cruise one way. Not too shabby! Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE! Last edited by bobbo; 12-20-2008 at 09:51 AM.

12-20-2008, 04:07 PM	#58
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup I wondered if you ever bought that 85 Chevy truck or not. Last time I talked to you it was kind of still up in the air whether you were going to. I'll bet that 283 runs a whole lot better than it did! It's a wonder it ran as good as it did with part of the valve gone! Is the 17 m.p.g. with or without the overdrive trans? Can't remember which one you said it has. I knew you were going to buy an overdrive for it but don't remember if you did for sure or not. If it's not overdrive 17 m.p.g. is really good! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

12-20-2008, 05:31 PM	#59
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup It is the 700r4 trans but the lockup isn't connected. It does run LOTS better, not that it ran bad before. I took it out to the board meet this last summer and got about 20 mpg with the 2 bbl carb and a bad valve. Now I just can't keep my foot out of it. __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

12-21-2008, 01:18 AM	#60
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Shoulda put the 305 heads on it & bumped up the compression Looks good bro __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-21-2008, 01:26 AM	#61
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Looking good Robert. Looks like those pistons have seen some miles. That snow look like fun to drive in. That's some good turn around time on the heads. Any chance you might want to get rid of 2 of those chrome rings on the rallys? Daren __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

12-22-2008, 04:38 PM	#63
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Sounds good Robert. Keep up the good work. Daren __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

12-23-2008, 08:43 AM	#64
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Looks like one heck of a deal for only $250. Good luck with the front end swap. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-06-2009, 07:49 PM	#65
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Finished up the welding on his cowl panel. Attached Images __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-09-2009, 09:57 PM	#66
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup That is going to look sweet! So here's some more, bought some sidemarkers and tail light bezels from board members and here they are. Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!



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01-09-2009, 10:00 PM	#67
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup The night pics look like crap, will post some better later... Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

05-05-2009, 10:09 PM	#68
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup OK. So an update is in order. Alot has happened in the past few months. Those that know me, know. Broke the engine in the truck. Flat lobe on the cam and rings shot (burning 3-4 quarts of oil per week), timing gears exiting (well almost). So I had to build a new one and here are some before and after pics and a few fun ones in between....the number 2 cylinder exhaust lobe was beyond flat, it sits lower than the rest closed. Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE! Last edited by bobbo; 05-05-2009 at 10:11 PM.

05-05-2009, 10:14 PM	#69
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup The first new one is next...Ended up having a rod knock and more money. Cylinders had to be bored 30 over to make them round, so that meant new pistons, rings. Already was doing a full bearing and clean job. Ended up throwing in a new crank because he couldn't have mine sent off and back in the time frame I wanted. Decked the block and now, here is the first one.... Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE! Last edited by bobbo; 05-05-2009 at 10:18 PM.

05-05-2009, 10:23 PM	#70
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Now for the new. Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

05-05-2009, 10:26 PM	#71
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup And of course some more! You know brad_man72 is lending a helping hand! Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE! Last edited by bobbo; 05-05-2009 at 10:26 PM.

05-05-2009, 10:29 PM	#72
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Need to throw these on here so I know where they are! Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

05-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#73
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Right on, love the truck, envy the motor

05-05-2009, 10:39 PM	#74
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: 1969 GMC Pickup Should mention the RV cam, lifters, and gear drive were a hook-up from brad! Thank you welding son of a gun! __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

05-06-2009, 03:39 PM	#75
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