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wild one · 04-09-2007, 11:25 PM

,there is no such thing as "too many pics". I hope that your father in law realizes how good he has it, a son in law that's not only rebuilding his corvette but is also running his business while he's away. There's not many people willing to put themselves through that kind of extra stress these days. Between your own business, family, responsibilities I wonder how you're finding the time sleep, let alone work on your truck or make any posts!

All that aside, keep up the good work John - not too much longer and you'll be on the road again.

**ChiefRocka** · 04-09-2007, 11:57 PM

Right on guys.

I have one thing to say to all of you here.....Out of all the forums I have been on, this one has the most content of motivation and help for one another by far. Everyone here seems to lend a helping hand to everyone, either by info, or just by cool comments...like I've seen here with my truck.

On other forums that I post on for my "Lowrider" customers...there are tons of "haters".....Everyone's seems to be on a sarcasism trip or just plain talk'n s#!t....

I really appreicate all the words spoken here. Some of you have mentioned that I have motivated you...Well, those words seem to have got me going as well.

Sometimes, I put in only like an hour a day.....but that makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something.....

Anyway, with that said, I will continue my project and my "Project Pics"

John

thekid54 · 04-10-2007, 03:23 AM

All those "haters" are just jealous, don't let it get to you! Truck is lookin' good!

**ChiefRocka** · 04-10-2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekid54

All those "haters" are just jealous, don't let it get to you! Truck is lookin' good!

Oh no, it's not getting to me at all...I just wanted you guys to know how I felt about this site. RIght on Fellas !!!

John

FlatBrokeRacing · 04-10-2007, 11:00 AM

Chief Rocka, You keep those pics coming. I don't think you will have a problem with "H8ERS" around here.

**slepysal** · 04-10-2007, 11:26 AM

I agree with you John, this is a great site to get and give help, I have always thought that if the haters want to pay me to build it there way I will if not then zip it. Will see what happens when I put 15" wires on my truck. lol
Keep up the great work and keep posting pics !!!

scottyweeez · 04-10-2007, 11:30 AM

Gotta agree with you, Chief. This site seems to have a good, positive vibe to it and is a WEALTH of knowledge. Everyones' builds are in different stages, but on this site, someones already "been there, done that". The important thing about that is, they are willing to share their knowledge, which is priceless. Thanks in advance for the future knowledge I will undoubtly gain through you Guys.

**ChiefRocka** · 04-11-2007, 09:54 AM

Flatbroke..Slepy..Scott........

I just had to get sentimental on you guys for a minute on the above post

Last night I started my alternator mock up....These 202's have no accessory holes, so I used the front mount and z-bend a piece of 1/4" X 1". It doesn't even budge...Today I will hopefully finish the upper adjusting bar.

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John

**ChiefRocka** · 04-11-2007, 09:58 AM

I just found my missing Dig Camera charger....(I've been using my cell-phone and sending the pics to my e-mail.)

Some of these pics have been coming out kinda fuzzy...They will be better soon.

John

desertrat · 04-11-2007, 10:06 AM

That motor is looking nice.

I also agree this is the best forum, I'm on about 8 differant motorsport forums but I hardly visit the other ones since I found this one.

FlatBrokeRacing · 04-11-2007, 10:12 AM

Hey Chiefrocka,
You mean you don't have any front-to-back deflection at all. cool.
I can deal with "fuzzy pics" keep em' comming. This thread motivated me to get off my lazy-butt last night and fix the headlights on my truck. Now all I have left to do is get the clear title put a tag on it, and fix the dern wiper motor.

**ChiefRocka** · 04-11-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlatBrokeRacing

Hey Chiefrocka,
You mean you don't have any front-to-back deflection at all. cool.
I can deal with "fuzzy pics" keep em' comming. This thread motivated me to get off my lazy-butt last night and fix the headlights on my truck. Now all I have left to do is get the clear title put a tag on it, and fix the dern wiper motor.

Dadsredwagon · 04-11-2007, 10:39 PM

nice , love the engine compartment paint, you keep up the great work and keep the pics coming

19GMC63 · 04-11-2007, 10:51 PM

diggin those valve covers/wire looms, they definitely fit the chief.

Don't worry about pics, hell, its a build thread, what do ya expect. Now that the weather's gettin nice, I can take all that inpsiration and get my lazy a$$ back to workin on the gmc.

slammed1966chevy · 04-12-2007, 07:12 AM

Looks good , good luck on the rest dude , and keep them pics posted !

**ChiefRocka** · 04-12-2007, 08:50 AM

Thanks...more pics soon...

John

xtreme80 · 04-12-2007, 11:18 PM

I just read through this whole thread, and I'm very impressed! I love your truck and I love the work you're doing to it! I wish I had the time and money to do that kind of resto to my '80.

Keep up the great work!

I'll be looking forward to more pics soon.

PrerunnerRob · 04-12-2007, 11:28 PM

Hey John, how much for one of those neato alternator brackets? I'm stuck with the same prediciment with the heads!

**ChiefRocka** · 04-13-2007, 10:20 AM

No big deal man...I'll make you one for nothing !!! I used the outer existing bracket...Do you have that one ??

I finshed it off last night.....I got the upper long adjusting arm from Kragens...they only had it in chrome....I couldn't find one in my stash of Impala parts.

Anyway, let me know and I'll just make a copy of mine....your running a long water pump, I'm assuming ??

John

NF65Fleetside · 04-13-2007, 06:51 PM

whats the radiator and fan setup your using?

**ChiefRocka** · 04-14-2007, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NF65Fleetside

whats the radiator and fan setup your using?

Not sure yet...

**ChiefRocka** · 04-14-2007, 01:27 AM

OK folks..here are SOME MORE PICTURES FOR YOU !!!!

Finished up the Alternator mounting...Man that took for days !!!

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Here's my son..."Lil John"...Load test'n the Alt. for me !!!!
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He's such a ham....

.....more

**ChiefRocka** · 04-14-2007, 01:45 AM

OK, I took the advice of Slepy and many of you others, and decided to split my brake-lines now before drop'n in the engine...(way easier to bend the lines).....

As mentioned in my other thread, I had a disc/drum master from a 76 Cutluss that was new..sitting in the cellar for years. (middle pic).....I decided I will save that one for when I do the disc thang !!!

The one on the left is the stock (obviously)

Now the one the right is a NEW drum/drum master I picked up at Kragens for under $30...I asked for a 67-70 IMPALA drum/drum car...non P/B....Can't beat the price !!!
-

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Then I went to RoyalBrass and pick all the fittings and the line I needed to do the conversion...(I didn't get enough line...

)
-

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Two adapter fittings for the Master..four Inverted..one plug...and a union...

The master bolted up NICE
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Thought I was getting the traditional with the wire type lid holder..but I kinda like this one
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.......more

**ChiefRocka** · 04-14-2007, 01:58 AM

Here's a shot at the R/F tee fitting....
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Disconnect the rear line...plugged the tee...and installed a union on the rear line....
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And began the bending....
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**ChiefRocka** · 04-14-2007, 02:01 AM

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and the last one for tonight....

John

04-09-2007, 11:25 PM	#101
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... ,there is no such thing as "too many pics". I hope that your father in law realizes how good he has it, a son in law that's not only rebuilding his corvette but is also running his business while he's away. There's not many people willing to put themselves through that kind of extra stress these days. Between your own business, family, responsibilities I wonder how you're finding the time sleep, let alone work on your truck or make any posts! All that aside, keep up the good work John - not too much longer and you'll be on the road again. __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

04-09-2007, 11:57 PM	#102
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Right on guys. I have one thing to say to all of you here.....Out of all the forums I have been on, this one has the most content of motivation and help for one another by far. Everyone here seems to lend a helping hand to everyone, either by info, or just by cool comments...like I've seen here with my truck. On other forums that I post on for my "Lowrider" customers...there are tons of "haters".....Everyone's seems to be on a sarcasism trip or just plain talk'n s#!t.... I really appreicate all the words spoken here. Some of you have mentioned that I have motivated you...Well, those words seem to have got me going as well. Sometimes, I put in only like an hour a day.....but that makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something..... Anyway, with that said, I will continue my project and my "Project Pics" John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-10-2007, 03:23 AM	#103
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... All those "haters" are just jealous, don't let it get to you! Truck is lookin' good!

04-10-2007, 11:00 AM	#105
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Chief Rocka, You keep those pics coming. I don't think you will have a problem with "H8ERS" around here.

04-10-2007, 11:26 AM	#106
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I agree with you John, this is a great site to get and give help, I have always thought that if the haters want to pay me to build it there way I will if not then zip it. Will see what happens when I put 15" wires on my truck. lol Keep up the great work and keep posting pics !!!

04-10-2007, 11:30 AM	#107
scottyweeez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Posts: 21	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Gotta agree with you, Chief. This site seems to have a good, positive vibe to it and is a WEALTH of knowledge. Everyones' builds are in different stages, but on this site, someones already "been there, done that". The important thing about that is, they are willing to share their knowledge, which is priceless. Thanks in advance for the future knowledge I will undoubtly gain through you Guys.

04-11-2007, 09:54 AM	#108
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Flatbroke..Slepy..Scott........ I just had to get sentimental on you guys for a minute on the above post Last night I started my alternator mock up....These 202's have no accessory holes, so I used the front mount and z-bend a piece of 1/4" X 1". It doesn't even budge...Today I will hopefully finish the upper adjusting bar. - John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 08:40 PM.

04-11-2007, 09:58 AM	#109
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I just found my missing Dig Camera charger....(I've been using my cell-phone and sending the pics to my e-mail.) Some of these pics have been coming out kinda fuzzy...They will be better soon. John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-11-2007, 10:06 AM	#110
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... That motor is looking nice. I also agree this is the best forum, I'm on about 8 differant motorsport forums but I hardly visit the other ones since I found this one.

04-11-2007, 10:12 AM	#111
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey Chiefrocka, You mean you don't have any front-to-back deflection at all. cool. I can deal with "fuzzy pics" keep em' comming. This thread motivated me to get off my lazy-butt last night and fix the headlights on my truck. Now all I have left to do is get the clear title put a tag on it, and fix the dern wiper motor.

04-11-2007, 10:39 PM	#113
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice , love the engine compartment paint, you keep up the great work and keep the pics coming

04-11-2007, 10:51 PM	#114
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... diggin those valve covers/wire looms, they definitely fit the chief. Don't worry about pics, hell, its a build thread, what do ya expect. Now that the weather's gettin nice, I can take all that inpsiration and get my lazy a$$ back to workin on the gmc.

04-12-2007, 07:12 AM	#115
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Looks good , good luck on the rest dude , and keep them pics posted !

04-12-2007, 08:50 AM	#116
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Thanks...more pics soon... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#117
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I just read through this whole thread, and I'm very impressed! I love your truck and I love the work you're doing to it! I wish I had the time and money to do that kind of resto to my '80. Keep up the great work! I'll be looking forward to more pics soon.



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04-12-2007, 11:28 PM	#118
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey John, how much for one of those neato alternator brackets? I'm stuck with the same prediciment with the heads!

04-13-2007, 10:20 AM	#119
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... No big deal man...I'll make you one for nothing !!! I used the outer existing bracket...Do you have that one ?? I finshed it off last night.....I got the upper long adjusting arm from Kragens...they only had it in chrome....I couldn't find one in my stash of Impala parts. Anyway, let me know and I'll just make a copy of mine....your running a long water pump, I'm assuming ?? John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-13-2007, 06:51 PM	#120
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... whats the radiator and fan setup your using?

04-14-2007, 01:27 AM	#122
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... OK folks..here are SOME MORE PICTURES FOR YOU !!!! Finished up the Alternator mounting...Man that took for days !!! - Here's my son..."Lil John"...Load test'n the Alt. for me !!!! - - - He's such a ham.... .....more __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 08:41 PM.

04-14-2007, 01:45 AM	#123
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... OK, I took the advice of Slepy and many of you others, and decided to split my brake-lines now before drop'n in the engine...(way easier to bend the lines)..... As mentioned in my other thread, I had a disc/drum master from a 76 Cutluss that was new..sitting in the cellar for years. (middle pic).....I decided I will save that one for when I do the disc thang !!! The one on the left is the stock (obviously) Now the one the right is a NEW drum/drum master I picked up at Kragens for under $30...I asked for a 67-70 IMPALA drum/drum car...non P/B....Can't beat the price !!! - - Then I went to RoyalBrass and pick all the fittings and the line I needed to do the conversion...(I didn't get enough line... ) - - Two adapter fittings for the Master..four Inverted..one plug...and a union... The master bolted up NICE - - Thought I was getting the traditional with the wire type lid holder..but I kinda like this one - - - - .......more __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 08:43 PM.

04-14-2007, 01:58 AM	#124
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Here's a shot at the R/F tee fitting.... - - Disconnect the rear line...plugged the tee...and installed a union on the rear line.... - - - - And began the bending.... - - - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 08:46 PM.

04-14-2007, 02:01 AM	#125
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... - - and the last one for tonight.... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 08:47 PM.

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