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**cmabolt** · 01-18-2017, 01:24 PM

Welcome back. Yeah, it took a good 90 days before my back even began to feel normal. L4, L5 discectomy. In time... I definitely think about lifting now before I attempt and get help with the big stuff. Just not worth it.

Looking forward to seeing some paint in 2017. Good luck!

Chris

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-18-2017, 07:51 PM

Nice to see you back and congrats on loosing all that weight!

swamp rat · 01-19-2017, 08:33 PM

Wow! Congrats on the weight loss, I put on about 20 lbs from sitting on my butt after surgery, now I could stand to loose about 50!

DWilbur · 01-21-2017, 03:42 PM

I joined 20 lighter.com diet. it is mostly eating 3 to 4 ounces of meat twice a day and lots fruits and veggies. Drinking 30 ounces of water 3 times or more a day.

swamp rat · 01-21-2017, 11:22 PM

I don't know if I could drink much more than 30oz a day without renting space in a bathroom �� If I could shut off my sweet tooth tho I'd be ahead of the game!

DWilbur · 01-22-2017, 05:42 PM

Does anybody have info on radiator hoses for LS swap. I have been looking for a good lower hose.

**First c10** · 02-09-2017, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Does anybody have info on radiator hoses for LS swap. I have been looking for a good lower hose.

Hey David,

I thought we posted about a lower radiator hose.
I found this this number Gates 20931. 16$ at O'reillys. I know it will fit the water pump but not sure on the radiator.
I will be picking one up and checking fitment as I cant find the information of the one I used on my sons truck
keep you posted

LS lower radiator hose

DWilbur · 02-09-2017, 04:02 PM

I will check it out this week end. I found on upper hose but I have to cut out a section to make it fit the way I want.

**First c10** · 02-09-2017, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I will check it out this week end. I found on upper hose but I have to cut out a section to make it fit the way I want.

I had to that also. The stock LS truck hose is way long and flimsy. I added a Stainless Steal pipe that went across the radiator and just used the curved ends of the hose.

DWilbur · 04-10-2017, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

I had to that also. The stock LS truck hose is way long and flimsy. I added a Stainless Steal pipe that went across the radiator and just used the curved ends of the hose.

I found 1-1/4" stainless steel tubing at Summit Racing to finish up my upper hose. should have it by Wednesday.

DWilbur · 02-09-2017, 04:52 PM

The upper hose in the picture looks like the one I found. with out cutting it it runs over the top of the radiator. My plan is to cut out the part over the radiator and run it like you have

**First c10** · 02-10-2017, 06:49 PM

OK found some notes that show I bought Gates 22437
it comes with a black plastic hose cover which the yellow truck above has.... may need to get both and see what fits the best.

DWilbur · 02-13-2017, 02:16 AM

Hello First c10
I picked up Gates 20931 lower hose and it worked good just had to cut to fit.
The upper hose is 23184 and I had to cut it up to work. just need to get some 1-3/8" SS tubing to clamp it up.

**First c10** · 02-13-2017, 11:27 AM

Looks good. Your motor looks like it sent back farther than mine but I am sure it will fit. I'm going to order mine as I had to work all weekend.

DWilbur · 04-05-2017, 07:49 PM

Well I'm working on 3rd painter now. going to drive up to Vacaville Friday to meet Anthony. He dose mostly restoration work and complete paint jobs.

**cmabolt** · 04-07-2017, 04:10 PM

Good luck on the painter. Feeling your pain...

Chris

DWilbur · 04-08-2017, 12:02 AM

I did not make up to vacaville today. going to see if I can go Tuesday.

7dee2 · 04-10-2017, 09:52 AM

Hoping this is your guy!

**First c10** · 04-10-2017, 07:46 PM

Cool. Can't wait to see it.

DWilbur · 04-14-2017, 03:51 PM

I met Anthony painter #3. his pricing is in line with painter #2. he said I can bring my truck in 3 to 5 weeks. I gave him deposit to lock in getting it started. He has 10 cars and truck in his shop 3 leaving with in 1 to 2 weeks. 2 are touch up paint work. 1 some truck part he just painted Wednesday. He said 4 to 6 months to complete my truck.

dme922 · 04-14-2017, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I met Anthony painter #3. his pricing is in line with painter #2. he said I can bring my truck in 3 to 5 weeks. I gave him deposit to lock in getting it started. He has 10 cars and truck in his shop 3 leaving with in 1 to 2 weeks. 2 are touch up paint work. 1 some truck part he just painted Wednesday. He said 4 to 6 months to complete my truck.

Just from experience get this in writing.

DWilbur · 04-14-2017, 03:54 PM

The stainless steel radiator tube I bough was too small in dia. I though I was buying 1-1/4" and it measured 1-3/16". I need 1-3/8" and having hard time finding one. I might have to us one of my friend card and have one bent to fit.

DWilbur · 05-01-2017, 02:16 PM

Tuesday last week painter # 3 sent me a text he wants my truck this week. I work Saturday and put the bed and cab back on the dollies loaded my truck with the front end parts. rented a trailer for Tuesday to load up and deliver to Vacaville Wednesday. I was planning on middle to end of May.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-01-2017, 09:01 PM

Good to hear. Hopefully he does it and everything goes smoothly!

7dee2 · 05-02-2017, 11:10 AM

3rd time is the charm! Thinkin there's colour in your future!

01-18-2017, 01:24 PM	#1
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Welcome back. Yeah, it took a good 90 days before my back even began to feel normal. L4, L5 discectomy. In time... I definitely think about lifting now before I attempt and get help with the big stuff. Just not worth it. Looking forward to seeing some paint in 2017. Good luck! Chris __________________ Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!

01-21-2017, 03:42 PM	#4
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I joined 20 lighter.com diet. it is mostly eating 3 to 4 ounces of meat twice a day and lots fruits and veggies. Drinking 30 ounces of water 3 times or more a day.

01-21-2017, 11:22 PM	#5
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I don't know if I could drink much more than 30oz a day without renting space in a bathroom �� If I could shut off my sweet tooth tho I'd be ahead of the game! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-22-2017, 05:42 PM	#6
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Does anybody have info on radiator hoses for LS swap. I have been looking for a good lower hose.

02-09-2017, 04:02 PM	#8
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I will check it out this week end. I found on upper hose but I have to cut out a section to make it fit the way I want.

01-18-2017, 07:51 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Nice to see you back and congrats on loosing all that weight! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-19-2017, 08:33 PM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Wow! Congrats on the weight loss, I put on about 20 lbs from sitting on my butt after surgery, now I could stand to loose about 50! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

02-09-2017, 04:52 PM	#11
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration The upper hose in the picture looks like the one I found. with out cutting it it runs over the top of the radiator. My plan is to cut out the part over the radiator and run it like you have

02-10-2017, 06:49 PM	#12
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration OK found some notes that show I bought Gates 22437 it comes with a black plastic hose cover which the yellow truck above has.... may need to get both and see what fits the best. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

02-13-2017, 02:16 AM	#13
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello First c10 I picked up Gates 20931 lower hose and it worked good just had to cut to fit. The upper hose is 23184 and I had to cut it up to work. just need to get some 1-3/8" SS tubing to clamp it up. Attached Images

02-13-2017, 11:27 AM	#14
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Looks good. Your motor looks like it sent back farther than mine but I am sure it will fit. I'm going to order mine as I had to work all weekend. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

04-05-2017, 07:49 PM	#15
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Well I'm working on 3rd painter now. going to drive up to Vacaville Friday to meet Anthony. He dose mostly restoration work and complete paint jobs.

04-07-2017, 04:10 PM	#16
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Good luck on the painter. Feeling your pain... Chris __________________ Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!

04-08-2017, 12:02 AM	#17
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I did not make up to vacaville today. going to see if I can go Tuesday.

04-10-2017, 09:52 AM	#18
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04-10-2017, 07:46 PM	#19
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Cool. Can't wait to see it. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

04-14-2017, 03:51 PM	#20
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I met Anthony painter #3. his pricing is in line with painter #2. he said I can bring my truck in 3 to 5 weeks. I gave him deposit to lock in getting it started. He has 10 cars and truck in his shop 3 leaving with in 1 to 2 weeks. 2 are touch up paint work. 1 some truck part he just painted Wednesday. He said 4 to 6 months to complete my truck.

04-14-2017, 03:54 PM	#22
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration The stainless steel radiator tube I bough was too small in dia. I though I was buying 1-1/4" and it measured 1-3/16". I need 1-3/8" and having hard time finding one. I might have to us one of my friend card and have one bent to fit.

05-01-2017, 02:16 PM	#23
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Tuesday last week painter # 3 sent me a text he wants my truck this week. I work Saturday and put the bed and cab back on the dollies loaded my truck with the front end parts. rented a trailer for Tuesday to load up and deliver to Vacaville Wednesday. I was planning on middle to end of May.

05-01-2017, 09:01 PM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Good to hear. Hopefully he does it and everything goes smoothly! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-02-2017, 11:10 AM	#25
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,899	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration 3rd time is the charm! Thinkin there's colour in your future! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

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