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jamis · 04-21-2005, 06:39 PM

what ever happened to Texfirefighter and his WHAT DID YOU GET DONE THIS WEEKEND threads? I miss them.

Well here is what I did..... not much because I had to mow the lawn. I bought some pullies and a cool alt. bracket from Northwest Auto and finally decided to put them on.

stllookn · 04-21-2005, 06:44 PM

I traded my '68 shortfleetside for elkhunter's '68 Longhorn! Can you post more pics of your engine? What color is that and what heads does it have on it?

longnlow72 · 04-21-2005, 07:03 PM

i got my tank pulled out of the cad and everything welded up and smoothed. Lets see some more of that motor!!!

jamis · 04-21-2005, 07:13 PM

that looks good, it was a pain when I did mine....too many diffrent curves in the fuel filler area.

here are a couple of other pics, those are vortec heads and thats aluminum color engine paint (dont use the silver color 1400 deg. paint because it looks like a funky chrome wanna-be) I now most guys dont paint aluminum intakes. I have always painted aluminum intakes and heads for that matter its just makes it easier to keep clean IMHO. But I aslo line the inside of my ball cap with tin foil to keep the aliens from reading my thoughts.

longnlow72 · 04-21-2005, 07:19 PM

i like the blue contrast on the tranny

71-longbed · 04-21-2005, 07:51 PM

Did you break it in on the stand .. thats cool .. any audio clips ??

68w/sbc406 · 04-21-2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by longnlow72

i like the blue contrast on the tranny

duh, it matches the spark plug wires

jtmiller92 · 04-21-2005, 08:01 PM

Well, I am working on a Frame Off but I got the 3 speed crossmember removed, along with the bumpstops where my c-notch will be. Cut out the stock trailing Arm Crossmember and bolted in the ECE crossmember. Cut off the stock shock mounts and bolted the shock relocation brackets on. Still more to come, but that was this weekend. My weekends are Wed/Thurs, i work Fri-Tues.....................jt

Short68 · 04-21-2005, 08:16 PM

Got the cab sprayed still need to shoot the clear.

longnlow72 · 04-21-2005, 08:17 PM

i think a kool blue filter would look good as another blue detail

stllookn · 04-22-2005, 02:00 AM

Moroso blue air cleaner might look good. Hey...I got a new headlight switch put in the Longhorn tonight! I am getting a start on this weekends projects...LOL!

jamis · 04-22-2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Short68

Got the cab sprayed still need to shoot the clear.

looks good even without the clear. What blue is that?

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Originally Posted by 71-longbed

Did you break it in on the stand .. thats cool .. any audio clips ??

yes ....almost broke it on the stand with a %^&*#* leaking pair ZZ4 heads. LOL had to take it all apart and put some vortecs on it, I have a clip but dont have anywhere to up load it to.

Short68 · 04-22-2005, 06:48 PM

It's a Royal Blue Crystal

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-22-2005, 06:53 PM

SNIPED SOME MUCH NEEDED OE SEAT BELTS FOR MY BLAZER OFF EVIL BAY

RicksTrucks · 04-22-2005, 06:56 PM

Short68 - what are you using to spray the cab? Type of sprayer and type of paint.

Short68 · 04-22-2005, 07:00 PM

Not sure what the spayer is. It's an old one that my dad had in the garage but it sprays nice. The paint it Diamont.

1968GMC · 04-22-2005, 09:32 PM

you did the same mistake l did, you painted the white at the bottom of windsheild. That sould be blue. The rubbber for the windshield covers most of it. my truck is yellow so it dont show too much it may show more on the bleu.

1968GMC · 04-22-2005, 09:34 PM

heres a pic of mine. I recomend you fix that, it will show.

Short68 · 04-22-2005, 09:59 PM

Thanks for the tip I will fix it this weekend. I have been staring at it in the garage all week and I have noticed a couple of things I need to take care of plus my son got some acetone on the passenger corner so that will have to be fixed also. Atleast it's still at the fixable stage. BTW the yellow looks good. We almost went yellow but my son changed his mind. Can't believe I am spending this much time on his truck and he still has another year before he can drive. I might trade him my new F@rd for it..... I like Chevy 100% better anyway but father in law worked for F*** and I can't beat the discount on it.

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 04-23-2005, 12:11 AM

Hey Jamis what type of carb are you runnin'?????

**Nima** · 04-23-2005, 12:43 AM

Well, I did my seats. It was first time for me to do this thing. I mean I bought the vinyl and made the seat covers. It doesn't look perfect but definitely better than before

Brainchild · 04-23-2005, 02:12 AM

Hey Nima,that's good for a first attempt.I'm gonna waste a few yards of material and try my luck at some covers once I fgure out how to work the sewing machine

I always paint aluminum intakes too.After they have been ran a while,it brings them back to life IMO.

Tomorrow is my weekend,and judging from the sounds,I am changing a throwout bearing,no if ands or buts about it.Just what I wanted to do

jamis · 04-23-2005, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEVY & GMC FOREVER

Hey Jamis what type of carb are you runnin'?????

Edelbrock 1405....its a bit on the small size.....but I'm getting too old to go fast.

Brainchild · 04-23-2005, 06:26 PM

Throwout bearing is about changed,felt like break time

Hows everyone else coming along on the weekend projects?

franko72 · 04-23-2005, 08:42 PM

Replaced wheel cylinders in the rear and waxed her up. cant wait to cruise but the weather took a dive this weekend and it may snow

04-21-2005, 06:39 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	what did you get done this weekend what ever happened to Texfirefighter and his WHAT DID YOU GET DONE THIS WEEKEND threads? I miss them. Well here is what I did..... not much because I had to mow the lawn. I bought some pullies and a cool alt. bracket from Northwest Auto and finally decided to put them on. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:10 AM.

04-21-2005, 06:44 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	I traded my '68 shortfleetside for elkhunter's '68 Longhorn! Can you post more pics of your engine? What color is that and what heads does it have on it? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-21-2005, 07:03 PM	#3
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i got my tank pulled out of the cad and everything welded up and smoothed. Lets see some more of that motor!!! Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

04-21-2005, 07:13 PM	#4
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	that looks good, it was a pain when I did mine....too many diffrent curves in the fuel filler area. here are a couple of other pics, those are vortec heads and thats aluminum color engine paint (dont use the silver color 1400 deg. paint because it looks like a funky chrome wanna-be) I now most guys dont paint aluminum intakes. I have always painted aluminum intakes and heads for that matter its just makes it easier to keep clean IMHO. But I aslo line the inside of my ball cap with tin foil to keep the aliens from reading my thoughts. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:10 AM.

04-21-2005, 07:19 PM	#5
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i like the blue contrast on the tranny __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

04-21-2005, 07:51 PM	#6
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Did you break it in on the stand .. thats cool .. any audio clips ?? __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-21-2005, 08:01 PM	#8
jtmiller92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nicholasville, KY 40356 Posts: 461	Well, I am working on a Frame Off but I got the 3 speed crossmember removed, along with the bumpstops where my c-notch will be. Cut out the stock trailing Arm Crossmember and bolted in the ECE crossmember. Cut off the stock shock mounts and bolted the shock relocation brackets on. Still more to come, but that was this weekend. My weekends are Wed/Thurs, i work Fri-Tues.....................jt __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS LS3/6 Speed

04-21-2005, 08:16 PM	#9
Short68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Palestine TX Posts: 32	Got the cab sprayed still need to shoot the clear. Attached Images

04-21-2005, 08:17 PM	#10
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i think a kool blue filter would look good as another blue detail __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

04-22-2005, 02:00 AM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Moroso blue air cleaner might look good. Hey...I got a new headlight switch put in the Longhorn tonight! I am getting a start on this weekends projects...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-22-2005, 06:48 PM	#13
Short68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Palestine TX Posts: 32	It's a Royal Blue Crystal

04-22-2005, 06:53 PM	#14
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04-22-2005, 06:56 PM	#15
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Short68 - what are you using to spray the cab? Type of sprayer and type of paint. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

04-22-2005, 07:00 PM	#16
Short68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Palestine TX Posts: 32	Not sure what the spayer is. It's an old one that my dad had in the garage but it sprays nice. The paint it Diamont.

04-22-2005, 09:32 PM	#17
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	you did the same mistake l did, you painted the white at the bottom of windsheild. That sould be blue. The rubbber for the windshield covers most of it. my truck is yellow so it dont show too much it may show more on the bleu.



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04-22-2005, 09:34 PM	#18
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	heres a pic of mine. I recomend you fix that, it will show. Attached Images Last edited by 1968GMC; 04-22-2005 at 09:35 PM.

04-22-2005, 09:59 PM	#19
Short68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Palestine TX Posts: 32	Thanks for the tip I will fix it this weekend. I have been staring at it in the garage all week and I have noticed a couple of things I need to take care of plus my son got some acetone on the passenger corner so that will have to be fixed also. Atleast it's still at the fixable stage. BTW the yellow looks good. We almost went yellow but my son changed his mind. Can't believe I am spending this much time on his truck and he still has another year before he can drive. I might trade him my new F@rd for it..... I like Chevy 100% better anyway but father in law worked for F*** and I can't beat the discount on it. Last edited by Short68; 04-22-2005 at 10:02 PM.

04-23-2005, 12:11 AM	#20
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04-23-2005, 12:43 AM	#21
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,169	Well, I did my seats. It was first time for me to do this thing. I mean I bought the vinyl and made the seat covers. It doesn't look perfect but definitely better than before Attached Images Last edited by Nima; 04-23-2005 at 12:45 AM.

04-23-2005, 02:12 AM	#22
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Hey Nima,that's good for a first attempt.I'm gonna waste a few yards of material and try my luck at some covers once I fgure out how to work the sewing machine I always paint aluminum intakes too.After they have been ran a while,it brings them back to life IMO. Tomorrow is my weekend,and judging from the sounds,I am changing a throwout bearing,no if ands or buts about it.Just what I wanted to do __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

04-23-2005, 06:26 PM	#24
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Throwout bearing is about changed,felt like break time Hows everyone else coming along on the weekend projects? __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

04-23-2005, 08:42 PM	#25
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	Replaced wheel cylinders in the rear and waxed her up. cant wait to cruise but the weather took a dive this weekend and it may snow __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

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