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kehstr · 04-13-2020, 09:28 AM

What did you use as a nut to hold the damper in place?

chewychevy67 · 04-13-2020, 12:45 PM

It actually a piece of 1/4" flat that I tapped and welded on the Inside of the gate. It fits perfectly with the spacing of the handle of the damper. I did File out and add a piece into the damper so when I tighten it up it gets sandwiched nice and tight.

chewychevy67 · 04-13-2020, 05:42 PM

Started the other side. Made a bushing for the rod to ride on. Now to the other side where the rod goes into. That will be a little more of a challenge to make.

**Corts60** · 04-13-2020, 09:16 PM

That is a sweet mod.

TA_C10 · 04-14-2020, 12:27 PM

Very cool. Where are you getting the delrin bushings?

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chewychevy67 · 04-14-2020, 12:48 PM

I got them from member 1966chevy some time ago. It's unbelievable how much quieter it operates now.

chewychevy67 · 04-19-2020, 09:28 PM

This works just like crossbreed's video. I'm glad I did this mod. I have a few things to do to finish this up but for the next bit I'll be finally getting back to work for a couple of days. This is how my trunions ended up looking. Took more than a couple hours and about 200 bucks but we'll worth it.

**Getter-Done** · 04-19-2020, 10:34 PM

Nice Addition.
Looks great

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chewychevy67 · 04-20-2020, 10:50 PM

Got a bit further on the gate tonight. Got the bushing into the gate tight so it won't come out and started the piece that holds the rod inside the gate.

chewychevy67 · 04-22-2020, 09:58 PM

Got the piece made for the rod to stick into. Now to weld it in and see how it works.

cornerstone · 04-23-2020, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Got the piece made for the rod to stick into. Now to weld it in and see how it works.

This is such a great mod! Please post a video of it in action when you can.

kehstr · 04-23-2020, 10:04 AM

Someone needs to do a step by step write up on this tailgate mod! I am loving watching it come together!

chewychevy67 · 04-23-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Primed my engine yesterday getting it ready to install. While priming it I noticed my new oil pump sure is noisy. I may have to replace it. Not sure if this is normal or not. Had no problem with getting oil to the rocker arms though. Pressure seems good.
Watch "Distributor noise 327" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/yxYskCEgSHA

Got my new oil pump today. Same pump as before but with the shark teeth designation. Way quieter and less restriction. Looks like I'll be changing the pump in the next couple of days. Glad I cought this before I installed the engine.

**Racer2172** · 04-27-2020, 02:52 PM

Just wow, came across you build and read from start to finish, so many well done add ons and details. Great job to this point.

chewychevy67 · 04-27-2020, 11:35 PM

Thanks. Hoping I can get you guys a video of the gate in the next couple of days. Just waiting for a part in the mail. It's taking extra long to get stuff these days.

chewychevy67 · 04-30-2020, 11:37 AM

Picked up an engine run stand last night I'm going to use to break my engine in. It supposedly doesn't need a radiator. It has adapters on eack end of the rad hoses st hook up to your water tap. Has anyone ever run an engine like this? Seems like pumping constant cold water into a warm engine would not be the best.

67 Burb · 04-30-2020, 12:55 PM

Although I have only run an engine with the garden hose trick once, I would suggest having a valve on the outlet end of hose coming out of the thermostat housing so you could monitor the engine temp and adjust the valve accordingly.

chewychevy67 · 04-30-2020, 01:15 PM

Yeah. It might be best to moch up a radiator for it as well. Not worth ruining a brand new engine.

67 Burb · 04-30-2020, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Yeah. It might be best to moch up a radiator for it as well. Not worth ruining a brand new engine.

Right. Better safe than sorry.

chewychevy67 · 05-01-2020, 09:26 PM

New oil pumps in. The shark tooth design is quite a bit less restrictive to rotate by hand and is much quieter. I'm really glad I changed it out. I also straightened out the pan. The longer bolts that come with the gasket aren't crowned like the factory ones were and they just pulled in where the holes are. I found longer ones that are crowned that fit properly and won't damage the pan hopefully.

chewychevy67 · 05-02-2020, 02:07 PM

Here's the tailgate video! Watch "Tailgate" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/nP6ysgoDLyE

Best part of this mod is there is no way to tell its there with the gate mounted.

cornerstone · 05-02-2020, 06:27 PM

These old Chevy and GMC tailgates are heavy, and this mod stops the thing from slamming. Well done, now I have more work to do.

Wide Open · 05-02-2020, 09:31 PM

Nice work!
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chewychevy67 · 05-08-2020, 06:40 PM

Got my original 4 row harrison rad back today. Had it re-cored. That was not cheap but it was worth it. Sure is heavy.

**Already Gone** · 05-08-2020, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Got my original 4 row harrison rad back today. Had it re-cored. That was not cheap but it was worth it. Sure is heavy.

Looks great.

04-13-2020, 09:28 AM	#726
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 748	Re: 67 GMC super custom build What did you use as a nut to hold the damper in place? __________________ 72 GMC highlander nicknamed by my then 6-year-old brother "stripes" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7378180 Check out my Youtube channel @Chad's Fab

04-13-2020, 12:45 PM	#727
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build It actually a piece of 1/4" flat that I tapped and welded on the Inside of the gate. It fits perfectly with the spacing of the handle of the damper. I did File out and add a piece into the damper so when I tighten it up it gets sandwiched nice and tight. Attached Images

04-13-2020, 05:42 PM	#728
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Started the other side. Made a bushing for the rod to ride on. Now to the other side where the rod goes into. That will be a little more of a challenge to make. Attached Images

04-13-2020, 09:16 PM	#729
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 67 GMC super custom build That is a sweet mod. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

04-14-2020, 12:27 PM	#730
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Very cool. Where are you getting the delrin bushings? . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

04-14-2020, 12:48 PM	#731
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build I got them from member 1966chevy some time ago. It's unbelievable how much quieter it operates now.

04-19-2020, 09:28 PM	#732
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build This works just like crossbreed's video. I'm glad I did this mod. I have a few things to do to finish this up but for the next bit I'll be finally getting back to work for a couple of days. This is how my trunions ended up looking. Took more than a couple hours and about 200 bucks but we'll worth it. Attached Images

04-19-2020, 10:34 PM	#733
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,735	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Nice Addition. Looks great . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

04-20-2020, 10:50 PM	#734
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Got a bit further on the gate tonight. Got the bushing into the gate tight so it won't come out and started the piece that holds the rod inside the gate. Attached Images

04-22-2020, 09:58 PM	#735
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Got the piece made for the rod to stick into. Now to weld it in and see how it works. Attached Images

04-23-2020, 10:04 AM	#737
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 748	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Someone needs to do a step by step write up on this tailgate mod! I am loving watching it come together! __________________ 72 GMC highlander nicknamed by my then 6-year-old brother "stripes" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7378180 Check out my Youtube channel @Chad's Fab

04-27-2020, 02:52 PM	#739
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Just wow, came across you build and read from start to finish, so many well done add ons and details. Great job to this point. __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

04-27-2020, 11:35 PM	#740
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Thanks. Hoping I can get you guys a video of the gate in the next couple of days. Just waiting for a part in the mail. It's taking extra long to get stuff these days.

04-30-2020, 11:37 AM	#741
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Picked up an engine run stand last night I'm going to use to break my engine in. It supposedly doesn't need a radiator. It has adapters on eack end of the rad hoses st hook up to your water tap. Has anyone ever run an engine like this? Seems like pumping constant cold water into a warm engine would not be the best. Attached Images

04-30-2020, 12:55 PM	#742
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 546	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Although I have only run an engine with the garden hose trick once, I would suggest having a valve on the outlet end of hose coming out of the thermostat housing so you could monitor the engine temp and adjust the valve accordingly. __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi



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04-30-2020, 01:15 PM	#743
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Yeah. It might be best to moch up a radiator for it as well. Not worth ruining a brand new engine.

05-01-2020, 09:26 PM	#745
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build New oil pumps in. The shark tooth design is quite a bit less restrictive to rotate by hand and is much quieter. I'm really glad I changed it out. I also straightened out the pan. The longer bolts that come with the gasket aren't crowned like the factory ones were and they just pulled in where the holes are. I found longer ones that are crowned that fit properly and won't damage the pan hopefully. Attached Images

05-02-2020, 02:07 PM	#746
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Here's the tailgate video! Watch "Tailgate" on YouTube https://youtu.be/nP6ysgoDLyE Best part of this mod is there is no way to tell its there with the gate mounted.

05-02-2020, 06:27 PM	#747
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 67 GMC super custom build These old Chevy and GMC tailgates are heavy, and this mod stops the thing from slamming. Well done, now I have more work to do. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

05-02-2020, 09:31 PM	#748
Wide Open Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 274	Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device

05-08-2020, 06:40 PM	#749
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Got my original 4 row harrison rad back today. Had it re-cored. That was not cheap but it was worth it. Sure is heavy. Attached Images

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