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**omodified** · 06-04-2012, 08:35 AM

Notice in the picture below, a wheel with no tire. I dismounted my old tires and took my wheels to be blasted. Time to take the wheels to the powdercoater for some fresh gloss black!

RCbowtie69 · 10-11-2011, 07:51 PM

Just want to say Hey,your truck looking good & you have made alot of progress.Keep up the hard work & pictures of your progress coming.Keep on truckin'

**omodified** · 10-11-2011, 08:09 PM

Alright, so the interior is just about finished. Got some new parts in from LMC and Ebay.

Levers...

Indicator...I have been searching for one of these for awhile now. It was the first thing I ruined when I discovered how brittle the silkscreen print is at 40 years old. If you haven't looked for these new, they are quite expensive and somewhat hard to find (for a 1970 3 speed anyways). I got lucky and found this one on Ebay for $20. The seller listed it and said he didn't know what it was for, but it was NOS. Sure was a good find!

**omodified** · 10-11-2011, 08:18 PM

Also got a few little parts from LMC to help fill the last order. I have been researching some routing ideas for plug wires with HEI. I wanted to stay as close to stock as possible. So I bought the correct plug wire retainers to help clean up the spaghetti that I currently have going on. Thanks to member Rack Man for the following picture and inspiration...hopefully one day, my stuff can stack up to his!

**omodified** · 10-11-2011, 10:44 PM

New belts arrived! A bit wider than what I have currently, but should work just the same.

**omodified** · 10-11-2011, 11:17 PM

So, I did some research on the best way to install my new internally regulated alternator. There were a few different ways that I found, but this one seemed to be the best... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...50&postcount=4 For one thing, member fixit-p has solved a ton of electrical here and it is very apparent he knows his stuff. Another thing is, his explanation of this method made the most sense to me ("What this does is it allows the alternator to sense voltage remotely instead of at the back of the alt. This is important because that red wire is connected to the main alternator buss that feeds the cab and battery and is where you will have the biggest voltage drop"). Last thing, this method made for the cleanest install, which is important to me.

Here is the new wiring at the alternator. Butt connectors and heat shrink, a must. Bought a new pigtail from O'Reilly which was a nice finishing touch.

Here is the wiring from what used to be the external regulator. Again, butt connectors and heat shrink. Look at all that room (or dirt

)on the core support!

The final product...

Everything works great as I had hoped. Voltage looks awesome and it's charging just as it should with no dash lights coming on. This should be the only way to install these things. Thanks member fixit-p!!!!!

**67cheby** · 10-12-2011, 10:11 AM

looking good, nice detail work

gcburdic · 10-12-2011, 03:08 PM

I was gonna say....we will have rain on and off till Thursday....so you should be done with this shortly!!!

Nice work....keep at it

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 08:04 PM

You know what I am starting to like about Summit Racing? If I order your parts early enough in the day, I get the delivery on the next day. Unheard of!!!

Well, here everything is laid out and ready to install.

Double rolling action...

Rumble stick!

This ought to help balance things out a bit...

New Carter pumping the fuel for me...

Send in valve reinforcements!!!

This is what my Summit Bucks paid for. Not sure if I'll use it or not since I took the time to refinish the original. However, Summit gives full refunds on returns, no questions asked!

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 08:08 PM

Guys, thanks again for the compliments and for continuing to check in. Makes it worth documenting all this stuff!

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 08:35 PM

Time to get dirty, hopefully I will only need one of these things.

Here's the guy guarding the truck when I can't be here working on it.

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 08:40 PM

Spark plugs out so the cylinders can be pressurized.

New springs going in without a problem.

tanman722001 · 10-13-2011, 09:26 PM

Sharp looking truck.You sure had the rainy days lately for sure.I live close to Statesville go there all the times.

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 09:44 PM

Thanks tanman, maybe I'll see ya on the road some time here soon. I might decide to hit up Kat's Patch on a Friday evening.

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 09:51 PM

Ok, this thing is really starting to come to life now. I am really liking this black theme. New intake and valve covers...CHECK! Yup, check the hardware.

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 09:57 PM

Time to install the pulleys. VHT spray paint and hella elbow grease making it shine!

Put the Joe Gibbs Degreaser to use and cleaned the front of the block and the accessories. Looking better for sure.

tanman722001 · 10-13-2011, 10:03 PM

Looking good

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 10:16 PM

Fan restored and installed. Tried to install the new alternator belt, but it is too short. I also see that the alternator pulley is on a different plane from the water pump pulley. Gonna have to shim it before we try to start the motor. Before that can be done, I have to order a longer belt.

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 10:23 PM

Thermostat housing and intake manifold fittings installed. Also noticed the fuel pump leaking fuel so I hooked up the old fuel line. This reminded me that I wanted to replace it anyway. So, I ordered a new pre-bent stainless line from LMC.

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 10:28 PM

New breather and new pcv valve ready for fumes...

**omodified** · 10-13-2011, 10:34 PM

Carburetion time!!! Is this what they mean by icing on the cake?

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 10:45 PM

looking good

VA72C10 · 10-13-2011, 11:55 PM

Great progress!

tanman722001 · 10-14-2011, 12:05 AM

looks alot better then it did.What part of Statesville you live at.Im in Harmony area.Im the only one that has a truck like mine.

71Sleeper · 10-14-2011, 01:26 AM

Coming along nicely. Keep on ordering them new parts and you will have a great ride.

06-04-2012, 08:35 AM	#1
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Notice in the picture below, a wheel with no tire. I dismounted my old tires and took my wheels to be blasted. Time to take the wheels to the powdercoater for some fresh gloss black! __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 12:52 PM.

10-11-2011, 07:51 PM	#2
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Just want to say Hey,your truck looking good & you have made alot of progress.Keep up the hard work & pictures of your progress coming.Keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

10-11-2011, 08:09 PM	#3
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Alright, so the interior is just about finished. Got some new parts in from LMC and Ebay. Levers... Indicator...I have been searching for one of these for awhile now. It was the first thing I ruined when I discovered how brittle the silkscreen print is at 40 years old. If you haven't looked for these new, they are quite expensive and somewhat hard to find (for a 1970 3 speed anyways). I got lucky and found this one on Ebay for $20. The seller listed it and said he didn't know what it was for, but it was NOS. Sure was a good find! __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 03-20-2019 at 04:20 PM.

10-11-2011, 08:18 PM	#4
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Also got a few little parts from LMC to help fill the last order. I have been researching some routing ideas for plug wires with HEI. I wanted to stay as close to stock as possible. So I bought the correct plug wire retainers to help clean up the spaghetti that I currently have going on. Thanks to member Rack Man for the following picture and inspiration...hopefully one day, my stuff can stack up to his! __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 03-20-2019 at 05:08 PM.

10-11-2011, 10:44 PM	#5
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 New belts arrived! A bit wider than what I have currently, but should work just the same. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:41 AM.

10-11-2011, 11:17 PM	#6
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 So, I did some research on the best way to install my new internally regulated alternator. There were a few different ways that I found, but this one seemed to be the best... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...50&postcount=4 For one thing, member fixit-p has solved a ton of electrical here and it is very apparent he knows his stuff. Another thing is, his explanation of this method made the most sense to me ("What this does is it allows the alternator to sense voltage remotely instead of at the back of the alt. This is important because that red wire is connected to the main alternator buss that feeds the cab and battery and is where you will have the biggest voltage drop"). Last thing, this method made for the cleanest install, which is important to me. Here is the new wiring at the alternator. Butt connectors and heat shrink, a must. Bought a new pigtail from O'Reilly which was a nice finishing touch. Here is the wiring from what used to be the external regulator. Again, butt connectors and heat shrink. Look at all that room (or dirt )on the core support! The final product... Everything works great as I had hoped. Voltage looks awesome and it's charging just as it should with no dash lights coming on. This should be the only way to install these things. Thanks member fixit-p!!!!! __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 03-20-2019 at 05:26 PM.

10-12-2011, 10:11 AM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 looking good, nice detail work __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-12-2011, 03:08 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 I was gonna say....we will have rain on and off till Thursday....so you should be done with this shortly!!! Nice work....keep at it __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-13-2011, 08:04 PM	#9
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 You know what I am starting to like about Summit Racing? If I order your parts early enough in the day, I get the delivery on the next day. Unheard of!!! Well, here everything is laid out and ready to install. Double rolling action... Rumble stick! This ought to help balance things out a bit... New Carter pumping the fuel for me... Send in valve reinforcements!!! This is what my Summit Bucks paid for. Not sure if I'll use it or not since I took the time to refinish the original. However, Summit gives full refunds on returns, no questions asked! __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 03-22-2019 at 11:10 AM.

10-13-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Guys, thanks again for the compliments and for continuing to check in. Makes it worth documenting all this stuff! __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848

10-13-2011, 08:35 PM	#11
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Time to get dirty, hopefully I will only need one of these things. Here's the guy guarding the truck when I can't be here working on it. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:42 AM.

10-13-2011, 08:40 PM	#12
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Spark plugs out so the cylinders can be pressurized. New springs going in without a problem. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:43 AM.

10-13-2011, 09:26 PM	#13
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Sharp looking truck.You sure had the rainy days lately for sure.I live close to Statesville go there all the times. __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

10-13-2011, 09:44 PM	#14
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Thanks tanman, maybe I'll see ya on the road some time here soon. I might decide to hit up Kat's Patch on a Friday evening. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-19-2020 at 07:41 PM.

10-13-2011, 09:51 PM	#15
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Ok, this thing is really starting to come to life now. I am really liking this black theme. New intake and valve covers...CHECK! Yup, check the hardware. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:45 AM.



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10-13-2011, 09:57 PM	#16
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Time to install the pulleys. VHT spray paint and hella elbow grease making it shine! Put the Joe Gibbs Degreaser to use and cleaned the front of the block and the accessories. Looking better for sure. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:45 AM.

10-13-2011, 10:03 PM	#17
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Looking good __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

10-13-2011, 10:16 PM	#18
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Fan restored and installed. Tried to install the new alternator belt, but it is too short. I also see that the alternator pulley is on a different plane from the water pump pulley. Gonna have to shim it before we try to start the motor. Before that can be done, I have to order a longer belt. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:45 AM.

10-13-2011, 10:23 PM	#19
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Thermostat housing and intake manifold fittings installed. Also noticed the fuel pump leaking fuel so I hooked up the old fuel line. This reminded me that I wanted to replace it anyway. So, I ordered a new pre-bent stainless line from LMC. __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:45 AM.

10-13-2011, 10:28 PM	#20
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 New breather and new pcv valve ready for fumes... __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:45 AM.

10-13-2011, 10:34 PM	#21
omodified Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Race City U.S.A. Posts: 1,005	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Carburetion time!!! Is this what they mean by icing on the cake? __________________ Board Member #87725 My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813848 Last edited by omodified; 08-20-2020 at 11:45 AM.

10-13-2011, 10:45 PM	#22
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 looking good __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 11:55 PM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Great progress! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-14-2011, 12:05 AM	#24
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 looks alot better then it did.What part of Statesville you live at.Im in Harmony area.Im the only one that has a truck like mine. __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

10-14-2011, 01:26 AM	#25
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: Omodified's 1970 SWB Custom/10 Coming along nicely. Keep on ordering them new parts and you will have a great ride. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

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