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LuckyHenriksen · 08-22-2008, 09:17 AM

Yes the springs I ordered are only 1 inch drop, so that should bring the front up 2 inches and hopefully balance it out better

69ROTROD · 08-22-2008, 11:14 AM

Looking good...

thirdstreettito · 08-22-2008, 11:23 AM

Lookin even better than yesterday...glad you are fixing the front, your truck didnt look right with that much rake. I'm really liking your truck. Now you need some chrome grille trim.

LuckyHenriksen · 08-22-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 69ROTROD

Looking good...

Thanks I like yours as well

LuckyHenriksen · 08-22-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Lookin even better than yesterday...glad you are fixing the front, your truck didnt look right with that much rake. I'm really liking your truck. Now you need some chrome grille trim.

Thanks for the compliment!
Yep as soon as I get the new parts I will post some pics of the changes. AND i have a set of new chrome trim waiting for the front and a chevy symbol

just have to figure out how to install the funny clip things

brossow · 08-23-2008, 12:28 AM

Looking good, Lucky!

LuckyHenriksen · 08-23-2008, 01:05 AM

Thanks

LuckyHenriksen · 08-24-2008, 12:10 AM

I got home and found lots of parts had come in the mail

my favorite thing ever.

And heres a crappy pic of the bearing troubles ive been having. Everything fell apart while I was cruising down the road, and it messed up my wheel

LuckyHenriksen · 08-24-2008, 06:23 PM

Here are some pics of the new exhaust and bumper.

This was done as cheaply as possible, only cost $390

IvelDesigns · 08-24-2008, 07:11 PM

sounds good man.

shovelhead · 08-24-2008, 10:50 PM

Lucky,
Keep up the good work. You got me thinking about my senior project. I rebuilt a 300 hp 327 out of a '65 Impala SS. My dad wouldn't let me put that engine in anything, knowing that I would be racing and had me driving VW bugs. Had to sell it to fund college. Prolly saved my life! That was 30 years ago. Back to the present -
You are learning a lot of stuff the hard way (wiring, bearings, & hard to find good help!)

These hard lessons will pay dividends from now on! Meanwhile you are building a cool ride! Good luck to you and holler if I can help.

shovel

LuckyHenriksen · 08-24-2008, 11:03 PM

I pulled apart the front hubs/spindles and found destroyed bearings and a big mess.

Heres the outside race of the outer bearing. It got so hot it turned blue.

That was once a bearing.

Heres what the spindle looks like. The big ring on the end is part of the inside race, melted onto the spindle

Time to get dirty.....again

LuckyHenriksen · 08-24-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shovelhead

Lucky,
Keep up the good work. You got me thinking about my senior project. I rebuilt a 300 hp 327 out of a '65 Impala SS. My dad wouldn't let me put that engine in anything, knowing that I would be racing and had me driving VW bugs. Had to sell it to fund college. Prolly saved my life! That was 30 years ago. Back to the present -
You are learning a lot of stuff the hard way (wiring, bearings, & hard to find good help!)

These hard lessons will pay dividends from now on! Meanwhile you are building a cool ride! Good luck to you and holler if I can help.

shovel

Hey thanks man! Yes this is a great learning experience, and Im really enjoying it, no matter how much work it is. That sounds like a nice motor, I would love a 300- horse 327 inbetween my fenders

ShowSS12 · 08-24-2008, 11:23 PM

Damn lucky nice senior project it coming along great. any idea of what happened to that front bearing?

LuckyHenriksen · 08-24-2008, 11:27 PM

Hey thanks. I think I tightened it down too tight, I was taking a test drive back from the exhaust shop, and suddenly it veered crazy into the other lane and there was smoke pouring from the front. Everything burned up

Keep on Trucking · 08-25-2008, 12:19 AM

Some emery cloth should fix that spindle right up..........NOT. When I saw the title of this post I thought it was an old fart build but it turned out to be a young whiper snapper build.
Oh and you might be able to reuse those bearings, just squirt alittle WD40 on them and they will be good to go

Looks like you got a good grasp of all the mechanicals. Not many kids your age even care about learning these days. Have fun.

LuckyHenriksen · 08-25-2008, 12:29 AM

Haha ya they will polish right up. Thanks, I am so addicted to old cars, its not good. Talk about a distraction from school

IvelDesigns · 08-25-2008, 03:22 AM

there are worse things

**steelhorse** · 08-25-2008, 01:05 PM

Keep up the good work.Im sure you probably have the coolest car at school.

69ROTROD · 08-25-2008, 03:07 PM

Lucky-

The beast sounds great. Good tone... BTW, what are you doing with the old springs you replaced?

samwise68 · 08-25-2008, 04:17 PM

Looking good man, keep at it. Things going wrong are just little hiccups, and it all pans out in the end. Haha, know all about that...

Sweet looking truck, and sounds pretty sick too. You're gonna make alot of people jealous when you roll up in that truck.

Good luck.

-Sam.

LuckyHenriksen · 08-25-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 69ROTROD

Lucky-

The beast sounds great. Good tone... BTW, what are you doing with the old springs you replaced?

The old springs are still in brand new condition, so I am going to return them to Performance Online, where I got them.

LuckyHenriksen · 08-25-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by samwise68

Looking good man, keep at it. Things going wrong are just little hiccups, and it all pans out in the end. Haha, know all about that...

Sweet looking truck, and sounds pretty sick too. You're gonna make alot of people jealous when you roll up in that truck.

Good luck.

-Sam.

Thanks man, I hope to be rollin' into school and laying down the rubber pretty soon

Brad · 08-26-2008, 03:36 AM

I think I recognize that 3 speed- it's the same one sittin' in my garage!

Anyone need a 3 speed?!?

Nice project ya got there. Looks almost like my new 'project'.

69ROTROD · 08-26-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

The old springs are still in brand new condition, so I am going to return them to Performance Online, where I got them.

Good call... Did you have problems with tire clearance with the 3" drop? Also, where did you get those pipes? I am trying to find tubes to get my exhaust past my cab (now that's custom) lol.

08-22-2008, 09:17 AM	#26
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Yes the springs I ordered are only 1 inch drop, so that should bring the front up 2 inches and hopefully balance it out better __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

08-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#27
69ROTROD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 242	Re: Senior Project Build Looking good... __________________ 1972 C/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW ADDITION!! 1969 C/10 LWB (Gone to greener pastures) 2006 Cadillac SRX http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303768

08-22-2008, 11:23 AM	#28
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Senior Project Build Lookin even better than yesterday...glad you are fixing the front, your truck didnt look right with that much rake. I'm really liking your truck. Now you need some chrome grille trim. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-23-2008, 12:28 AM	#31
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: Senior Project Build Looking good, Lucky! __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

08-23-2008, 01:05 AM	#32
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Thanks __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

08-24-2008, 12:10 AM	#33
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build I got home and found lots of parts had come in the mail my favorite thing ever. And heres a crappy pic of the bearing troubles ive been having. Everything fell apart while I was cruising down the road, and it messed up my wheel __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here Last edited by LuckyHenriksen; 08-24-2008 at 07:50 PM.

08-24-2008, 06:23 PM	#34
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Here are some pics of the new exhaust and bumper. This was done as cheaply as possible, only cost $390 __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

08-24-2008, 07:11 PM	#35
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Senior Project Build sounds good man. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

08-24-2008, 10:50 PM	#36
shovelhead Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Neches, Texas Posts: 61	Re: Senior Project Build Lucky, Keep up the good work. You got me thinking about my senior project. I rebuilt a 300 hp 327 out of a '65 Impala SS. My dad wouldn't let me put that engine in anything, knowing that I would be racing and had me driving VW bugs. Had to sell it to fund college. Prolly saved my life! That was 30 years ago. Back to the present - You are learning a lot of stuff the hard way (wiring, bearings, & hard to find good help!) These hard lessons will pay dividends from now on! Meanwhile you are building a cool ride! Good luck to you and holler if I can help. shovel

08-24-2008, 11:03 PM	#37
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build I pulled apart the front hubs/spindles and found destroyed bearings and a big mess. Heres the outside race of the outer bearing. It got so hot it turned blue. That was once a bearing. Heres what the spindle looks like. The big ring on the end is part of the inside race, melted onto the spindle Time to get dirty.....again __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

08-24-2008, 11:23 PM	#39
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Senior Project Build Damn lucky nice senior project it coming along great. any idea of what happened to that front bearing? __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

08-24-2008, 11:27 PM	#40
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Hey thanks. I think I tightened it down too tight, I was taking a test drive back from the exhaust shop, and suddenly it veered crazy into the other lane and there was smoke pouring from the front. Everything burned up __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

08-25-2008, 12:19 AM	#41
Keep on Trucking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: League city/Houston Posts: 163	Re: Senior Project Build Some emery cloth should fix that spindle right up..........NOT. When I saw the title of this post I thought it was an old fart build but it turned out to be a young whiper snapper build. Oh and you might be able to reuse those bearings, just squirt alittle WD40 on them and they will be good to go Looks like you got a good grasp of all the mechanicals. Not many kids your age even care about learning these days. Have fun. __________________ 1970 4X4, Big block 454, 4 speed, vintage air, Mahagony wood bed, Tilt, tach. Can have new owner for the right price. "Life is tough, its tougher if you are stupid" (John Wayne) My buddys truck for sale here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=2676

08-25-2008, 12:29 AM	#42
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Haha ya they will polish right up. Thanks, I am so addicted to old cars, its not good. Talk about a distraction from school __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

08-25-2008, 03:22 AM	#43
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Senior Project Build there are worse things __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...



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08-25-2008, 01:05 PM	#44
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Senior Project Build Keep up the good work.Im sure you probably have the coolest car at school.

08-25-2008, 03:07 PM	#45
69ROTROD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 242	Re: Senior Project Build Lucky- The beast sounds great. Good tone... BTW, what are you doing with the old springs you replaced? __________________ 1972 C/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW ADDITION!! 1969 C/10 LWB (Gone to greener pastures) 2006 Cadillac SRX http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303768

08-26-2008, 03:36 AM	#49
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Senior Project Build I think I recognize that 3 speed- it's the same one sittin' in my garage! Anyone need a 3 speed?!? Nice project ya got there. Looks almost like my new 'project'. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

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