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Lippyp · 06-28-2010, 01:15 PM

Stripped the old intake off and got the edelbrock performer EPS installed and then ran into a snag with the HEI not fitting.

This

to this

Just got to sort out if I can fit a stock HEI or whether I need to convert the twin point mallory to electronic with an external coil and then finish cleaning up and painting all the odd little brackets etc and refit them. I've even got a cool little direct mount moon temp guage to go in one hole on the manifold. The Mickey T valve covers are getting soda blasted as we speak and then I can either polish or paint them.

DorianB · 06-29-2010, 12:12 PM

temporarily mounted a new radio in the spot for the heater controls (it will be stealth mounted later) replaced the door speakers with marine speakers (so that water won't kill them) and continued working on painting the door panels.
I am thinking about putting a pinstripe design on the bottom of the door once I get it looking ok. Maybe something in yellow (Navy blue paint right now)

07SSSC · 06-29-2010, 12:17 PM

My dad found my Bowtie wingnut yesterday so that was my big install last night. Between a headache, sore jaw from a visit to the dentist and the 98* temp, I stayed inside. Hopefully I can get my carpet all prepped for install and get all of my stereo components installed for good tonight.

71tahoe · 06-29-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lippyp

Stripped the old intake off and got the edelbrock performer EPS installed and then ran into a snag with the HEI not fitting.

This

to this

Just got to sort out if I can fit a stock HEI or whether I need to convert the twin point mallory to electronic with an external coil and then finish cleaning up and painting all the odd little brackets etc and refit them. I've even got a cool little direct mount moon temp guage to go in one hole on the manifold. The Mickey T valve covers are getting soda blasted as we speak and then I can either polish or paint them.

Looks good. Even with the v8 in the rear position (with good motor mounts), the HEI will fit. You should take the cap off to install anyway and it will give you more clearance. If it's intake manifold interference you're worried about I won't be any help with the EPS. Performer works fine.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 06-30-2010, 11:00 AM

Cleaned her up and enjoyed my new 406...

Lippyp · 06-30-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71tahoe

Looks good. Even with the v8 in the rear position (with good motor mounts), the HEI will fit. You should take the cap off to install anyway and it will give you more clearance. If it's intake manifold interference you're worried about I won't be any help with the EPS. Performer works fine.

Even with the cap off its hitting the firewall enough to push the top forward and stop me dropping it in I think its engine mount bodgery. I've decided to go with a Pertronix conversion kit for the Mallory as its nearly new and a flamethrower coil, should be here tomorrow. Coil is a black one so it should dissaper on the firewall a little and it'll be relocated a bit more out of sight and rewired anyway.

1quik70 · 06-30-2010, 11:55 AM

I walked out this morning, turned the key, and drove to work!! After my 8hrs, I'm gonna dump the grass clippings out of the back and drive home! Man, is it nice not to be building this one at the moment!

Marc33 · 06-30-2010, 12:12 PM

completed my big block install, worked out a few monor bugs and drove her!!!

(broke the motor in last friday)

Yeehaw!!!!

67Slider · 06-30-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetandLong68

I gave my upper radiator hose a little long life expectancy by making a rub guard for it! It was rubbing on my altenator bracket.

Hey Chris, I have the same rub on my upper and lower. Got any pics of how you did it. I have been trying to think of a low vis way to make a rub gaurd.

Anyone else have any cool ideas?

Matt

SweetandLong68 · 06-30-2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Slider

Hey Chris, I have the same rub on my upper and lower. Got any pics of how you did it. I have been trying to think of a low vis way to make a rub gaurd.

Anyone else have any cool ideas?

Matt

Here ya go.. I just went outside and took some pics! Now it is raining! THANKS! hahahha All I did was use some 3/4" Heater hose. Slit it down one side. Rolled it over and ziptied it to the upper hose at the bracket. Works good so far.

lata
CHRIS

davebloomer · 06-30-2010, 02:39 PM

Bought an iPhone 4 so I can take many pics and hd video of her. Hopefully tomorrow I'll start my cam and heads swap

DaddyO · 07-03-2010, 07:13 PM

Renewed my insurance policy.....

bglad420 · 07-03-2010, 07:52 PM

Hung my fenders on the wall...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-03-2010, 08:04 PM

dRILLED OUT THE RIVITS AND KNOCKED OUT THE 3/4 TON FRAME SUPPORTS ..

pat 70/71 · 07-03-2010, 11:53 PM

I had a problem with fuel @ the pump chased it down to crap in the feed line (in the tank that is brand new) blew it out runs great. not going to say where this tank was purchased but you know who you are. might want to up the quality control just a tad! cheers, Pat

vectorit · 07-04-2010, 01:06 AM

Managed to get all four new panels cut, and installed on the head liner of the burb. Tomorrow I plan to remove one and cut out a new one, since the gaps are to big for the bow strips and just barely hanging on.
The whole thing looks good, but I predict that I will re do another panel in the future.
Trying hard to get her looking good for the Brothers show, and not having any head liner was bugging me to much.

Hopefully she will look her best amongst so many hot looking trucks at the show.

OhioDan · 07-04-2010, 06:33 AM

Worked on the sound sys. Jeez there's a lot of wires? Thank god for by-focals.

1968ratrod · 07-04-2010, 10:59 AM

1969 stepper- bolted carb down, put in the radiator, water, added gas and busted it off for the first time. Went to local parts store and bought wheel cylinders, brake hardware kits and new front and rear shoes. Going to make it road worthy.

white71chevy · 07-04-2010, 08:19 PM

I tried to hook my fan switch up but failed badly lol I have no idea what's wrong with it.

vectorit · 07-04-2010, 08:54 PM

Finished the headliner.
Vacuumed up all the mess.
Took her out for a cruise around town.

weircc · 07-04-2010, 09:04 PM

added new trim before then after

07SSSC · 07-04-2010, 10:27 PM

Looks good weircc.
I got my carpet installed yesterday, put the seat in today. Then put new door weather stripping in and capped it off with new door sill plates. So glad I'm done with this go around, tomorrow I clean in preperatoin for next weekends huge car chow. Very excited about that, can't wait!

tys toy · 07-04-2010, 10:53 PM

Swapped the rear and front suspension for a 5 lug disc. Going to slide the frame out tomorrow for blasting

heymoe · 07-04-2010, 11:17 PM

This was a few days ago but I finished part of the exhaust and mounted the cab. Today I rebuilt the bed and started to figure out how I want to mount my air tank. Let me know what you all think.

heymoe · 07-04-2010, 11:19 PM

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06-28-2010, 01:15 PM	#401
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Stripped the old intake off and got the edelbrock performer EPS installed and then ran into a snag with the HEI not fitting. This to this to this to this Just got to sort out if I can fit a stock HEI or whether I need to convert the twin point mallory to electronic with an external coil and then finish cleaning up and painting all the odd little brackets etc and refit them. I've even got a cool little direct mount moon temp guage to go in one hole on the manifold. The Mickey T valve covers are getting soda blasted as we speak and then I can either polish or paint them. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-29-2010, 12:12 PM	#402
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today! temporarily mounted a new radio in the spot for the heater controls (it will be stealth mounted later) replaced the door speakers with marine speakers (so that water won't kill them) and continued working on painting the door panels. I am thinking about putting a pinstripe design on the bottom of the door once I get it looking ok. Maybe something in yellow (Navy blue paint right now)

06-29-2010, 12:17 PM	#403
07SSSC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buhl, ID Posts: 288	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My dad found my Bowtie wingnut yesterday so that was my big install last night. Between a headache, sore jaw from a visit to the dentist and the 98* temp, I stayed inside. Hopefully I can get my carpet all prepped for install and get all of my stereo components installed for good tonight. __________________ '69 Chevy C/10-under reconstruction -- '68 C20 Camper 50th Anniversary-runs, but sorely needs a resto -- '07 Cobalt SS/SC-very fun DD -- '93 Chevy K2500-LQ4/4L80E swap -- '84 Trans Am-awaiting (LS) drivetrain -- '00 Trans Am-road tripper -- '06 Z06-577 WHP beast

06-30-2010, 11:00 AM	#405
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned her up and enjoyed my new 406... __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

06-30-2010, 11:55 AM	#407
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I walked out this morning, turned the key, and drove to work!! After my 8hrs, I'm gonna dump the grass clippings out of the back and drive home! Man, is it nice not to be building this one at the moment!

06-30-2010, 12:12 PM	#408
Marc33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Marcos, Ca Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today! completed my big block install, worked out a few monor bugs and drove her!!! (broke the motor in last friday) Yeehaw!!!! __________________ Current stable: 1970 K5 Blazer 4x4 1972 K5 Blazer 4x4 SOLD: 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 2wd 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 1966 Chevrolet C20 1972 Chevy Suburban 4x4 1500 1956 Chevy 150 2 door post 1956 Chevy 2 door post bel air 1968 Chevrolet C20 1958 Ford Thunderbird 1968 4x4 Suburban 1/2 ton

06-30-2010, 02:39 PM	#411
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought an iPhone 4 so I can take many pics and hd video of her. Hopefully tomorrow I'll start my cam and heads swap

07-03-2010, 07:13 PM	#412
DaddyO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 141	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Renewed my insurance policy.....

07-03-2010, 07:52 PM	#413
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hung my fenders on the wall... __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-03-2010, 08:04 PM	#414
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! dRILLED OUT THE RIVITS AND KNOCKED OUT THE 3/4 TON FRAME SUPPORTS .. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-03-2010, 11:53 PM	#415
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I had a problem with fuel @ the pump chased it down to crap in the feed line (in the tank that is brand new) blew it out runs great. not going to say where this tank was purchased but you know who you are. might want to up the quality control just a tad! cheers, Pat

07-04-2010, 01:06 AM	#416
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Managed to get all four new panels cut, and installed on the head liner of the burb. Tomorrow I plan to remove one and cut out a new one, since the gaps are to big for the bow strips and just barely hanging on. The whole thing looks good, but I predict that I will re do another panel in the future. Trying hard to get her looking good for the Brothers show, and not having any head liner was bugging me to much. Hopefully she will look her best amongst so many hot looking trucks at the show. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-04-2010, 06:33 AM	#417
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on the sound sys. Jeez there's a lot of wires? Thank god for by-focals. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

07-04-2010, 10:59 AM	#418
1968ratrod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 171	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 1969 stepper- bolted carb down, put in the radiator, water, added gas and busted it off for the first time. Went to local parts store and bought wheel cylinders, brake hardware kits and new front and rear shoes. Going to make it road worthy. __________________ 1965 Chevy Suburban 2003 Chevrolet S10 2011 Harley Streetglide

07-04-2010, 08:19 PM	#419
white71chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: stigler, oklahoma Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I tried to hook my fan switch up but failed badly lol I have no idea what's wrong with it. __________________ 71 c10 with a 305. new dd wohoo 1956 chevy bel air hard top with a 327. 1998 honda passport V6 old dd.



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07-04-2010, 08:54 PM	#420
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished the headliner. Vacuumed up all the mess. Took her out for a cruise around town. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-04-2010, 09:04 PM	#421
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: What did you do to your truck today! added new trim before then after Attached Images

07-04-2010, 10:27 PM	#422
07SSSC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buhl, ID Posts: 288	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Looks good weircc. I got my carpet installed yesterday, put the seat in today. Then put new door weather stripping in and capped it off with new door sill plates. So glad I'm done with this go around, tomorrow I clean in preperatoin for next weekends huge car chow. Very excited about that, can't wait! __________________ '69 Chevy C/10-under reconstruction -- '68 C20 Camper 50th Anniversary-runs, but sorely needs a resto -- '07 Cobalt SS/SC-very fun DD -- '93 Chevy K2500-LQ4/4L80E swap -- '84 Trans Am-awaiting (LS) drivetrain -- '00 Trans Am-road tripper -- '06 Z06-577 WHP beast

07-04-2010, 10:53 PM	#423
tys toy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 255	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Swapped the rear and front suspension for a 5 lug disc. Going to slide the frame out tomorrow for blasting Last edited by tys toy; 07-04-2010 at 10:55 PM.

07-04-2010, 11:17 PM	#424
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: What did you do to your truck today! This was a few days ago but I finished part of the exhaust and mounted the cab. Today I rebuilt the bed and started to figure out how I want to mount my air tank. Let me know what you all think. Attached Images

07-04-2010, 11:19 PM	#425
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