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**Elliot949** · 05-11-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Thanks Dan!

I hope I don't pull my hair out getting the tuneup right, this is my first time monkeying with multiple carbs...and my last with Monojets. The throttle blades working perpendicular to the throttle rod is a pretty big PITA! This thing would have been running two weeks ago if it wasn't for the linkage and fuel lines.

But I'll keep you posted!

When you get those two Carbs working like a sewing machine I will bring my truck out to you when I get it together and your can try your hand at 3 of them... LOL... Here is my Engine....

**Boog** · 05-11-2014, 08:35 AM

Multi carb'd engines are just plain cool. whether it be a flathead ford, small block chevy or a straight 6. One of the prettiest engines out there IMO.

powell72 · 05-11-2014, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CGerow

Just now read the thread....awesome What a gorgeous truck! Well done!
Cam

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

That's awesome Chris, I'm really digging it!! It looks great and a rodded up 6 sounds mean, they sound like they are gonna eat your children.

Thanks guys, good thing I don't have kids!

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

When you get those two Carbs working like a sewing machine I will bring my truck out to you when I get it together and your can try your hand at 3 of them... LOL... Here is my Engine....

I would like to try, seems like carb tuning is becoming a lost art, I love having mine dialed in to show you don't need EFI to be dependable.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Multi carb'd engines are just plain cool. whether it be a flathead ford, small block chevy or a straight 6. One of the prettiest engines out there IMO.

Thank you, I remember how much I enjoyed N2billets thread on his red truck, Lucy, with the super detailed six a few years back. Always wanted to do one since then.

**Elliot949** · 05-11-2014, 08:31 PM

I would like to try, seems like carb tuning is becoming a lost art, I love having mine dialed in to show you don't need EFI to be dependable.

Be careful with what you wish for... I may just have to pay for you to come do it at my Elevation...

Dan

67_C-30 · 05-11-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I would like to try, seems like carb tuning is becoming a lost art, I love having mine dialed in to show you don't need EFI to be dependable.

I'm of the same mind on that. There's no doubt that EFI is nice, but people act like these days that it is required to have a dependable or even efficient engine. I've seen guys spend thousands of dollars on EFI set-ups to get 1 or 2 MPG better than a properly carb'd tuned engine, and then drive the car/truck a 1000 - 2000 miles a year. At that rate (assuming it gets 2 MPG better @ 2000 miles per year) , it would around 45 years to pay for a $2000 EFI system -lol

powell72 · 05-12-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I'm of the same mind on that. There's no doubt that EFI is nice, but people act like these days that it is required to have a dependable or even efficient engine. I've seen guys spend thousands of dollars on EFI set-ups to get 1 or 2 MPG better than a properly carb'd tuned engine, and then drive the car/truck a 1000 - 2000 miles a year. At that rate (assuming it gets 2 MPG better @ 2000 miles per year) , it would around 45 years to pay for a $2000 EFI system -lol

And after all that, it still doesn't look as good as a carb!

I personally will always have a carb pocketbook, and the knowledge to fix it easily...and I like it that way.

**Elliot949** · 05-12-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

And after all that, it still doesn't look as good as a carb!

I personally will always have a carb pocketbook, and the knowledge to fix it easily...and I like it that way.

Yeah I am with you on that Chris... even with multi carbs I bet I can tinker with it enough to get it going if I had to... If you are getting Gas, Spark, and Air it should start...

powell72 · 05-25-2014, 05:49 PM

As promised, here are the throttle linkage pics, I'm thinking I'll end up making a new rod that runs from the pedal to the bellcrank, but this will work for a bit. The truck is running, just trying to work out a few small bugs (like my starter giving up), should be able to test drive it this week.

powell72 · 05-25-2014, 05:51 PM

I needed to take a break from the engine for a day, so yesterday I got my new wheel in and my $11 overstock.com seat cover in.

**Boog** · 05-25-2014, 06:19 PM

Oh yeah. You're getting close now. What are your plans for beyond this phase Chris?

powell72 · 05-25-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Oh yeah. You're getting close now. What are your plans for beyond this phase Chris?

Well, I'm tired and burnt out, and the truck fund is empty, so I'll drive it this summer then this winter I'll bodywork the bed, and fill the sidemarkers, and have my buddy faux-tina the bed so it matches. Then I'll replace the open 4.11's for a posi with 3.42's and do a rocking, but hidden stereo system for those long road trips.

**Elliot949** · 05-25-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Well, I'm tired and burnt out, and the truck fund is empty, so I'll drive it this summer then this winter I'll bodywork the bed, and fill the sidemarkers, and have my buddy faux-tina the bed so it matches. Then I'll replace the open 4.11's for a posi with 3.42's and do a rocking, but hidden stereo system for those long road trips.

Yeah like a road trip to Winfield, Kansas.... LOL

powell72 · 05-26-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Yeah like a road trip to Winfield, Kansas.... LOL

Can we plan it around the Goodguys KC show, maybe 2015??

**Elliot949** · 05-26-2014, 07:31 AM

well hopefully by the time the 2015 rolls around I will be close to firing it... I have alot of money to spend on it yet and it needs to go back to the body shop to have a little more rust repair done before I can really start rolling... I am hoping to get it to the body shop in the next week or so...

**Elliot949** · 03-27-2015, 09:08 PM

You still around Chris?

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

You still around Chris?

Yes Dan, I'm still here! Well, kinda off and on. I've been crazy busy in all areas of my life recently, including being a home owner again. I purchased a nice little remodeled home in the old part of my town that was built in 1951, so that's been eating up a bunch of my time. I'm loving it though! I check in quickly on a regular basis but I must have missed this. I do have an update, as of last week the bed is done, metal worked, body worked, painted, and fauxtina'd to match the front. Huge thank you to dirtball for letting me invade his garage and destroy it. No totally finished pics yet, my garage is very small and the weather is refusing to cooperate. Sorry, this is what I have so far. I'll take you for a spin the next time you're out Dan!

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:11 PM

Sorry, one at a time.

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:12 PM

More.

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:13 PM

In sealer.

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:18 PM

In the booth.

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:20 PM

Sanded through.

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:22 PM

Here it is picking it up from my buddy's booth. I need to wax the front of the truck now.

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:23 PM

Hidden away!

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:25 PM

Last one for now!

powell72 · 05-09-2015, 09:31 PM

I almost forgot, I bought a couple Mexican blankets off eBay and upholstered my buddy buckets too.

05-11-2014, 08:35 AM	#102
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,975	Re: Good start to a project... Multi carb'd engines are just plain cool. whether it be a flathead ford, small block chevy or a straight 6. One of the prettiest engines out there IMO. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-11-2014, 08:31 PM	#104
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Good start to a project... I would like to try, seems like carb tuning is becoming a lost art, I love having mine dialed in to show you don't need EFI to be dependable. Be careful with what you wish for... I may just have to pay for you to come do it at my Elevation... Dan __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

05-25-2014, 05:49 PM	#108
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... As promised, here are the throttle linkage pics, I'm thinking I'll end up making a new rod that runs from the pedal to the bellcrank, but this will work for a bit. The truck is running, just trying to work out a few small bugs (like my starter giving up), should be able to test drive it this week. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-25-2014, 05:51 PM	#109
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... I needed to take a break from the engine for a day, so yesterday I got my new wheel in and my $11 overstock.com seat cover in. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-25-2014, 06:19 PM	#110
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,975	Re: Good start to a project... Oh yeah. You're getting close now. What are your plans for beyond this phase Chris? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-26-2014, 07:31 AM	#114
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Good start to a project... well hopefully by the time the 2015 rolls around I will be close to firing it... I have alot of money to spend on it yet and it needs to go back to the body shop to have a little more rust repair done before I can really start rolling... I am hoping to get it to the body shop in the next week or so... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

03-27-2015, 09:08 PM	#115
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Good start to a project... You still around Chris? __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

05-09-2015, 09:11 PM	#117
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Sorry, one at a time. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2015, 09:12 PM	#118
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... More. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2015, 09:13 PM	#119
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... In sealer. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2015, 09:18 PM	#120
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... In the booth. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2015, 09:20 PM	#121
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Sanded through. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2015, 09:22 PM	#122
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Here it is picking it up from my buddy's booth. I need to wax the front of the truck now. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2015, 09:23 PM	#123
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Hidden away! Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2015, 09:25 PM	#124
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Last one for now! Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 05-09-2015 at 09:40 PM.



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05-09-2015, 09:31 PM	#125
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... I almost forgot, I bought a couple Mexican blankets off eBay and upholstered my buddy buckets too. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 05-09-2015 at 09:38 PM.

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