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VA72C10 · 03-25-2010, 08:42 PM

looks good. THe interior looks very clean

shrike · 03-26-2010, 12:01 PM

Question about your instrument panel:
did you keep the stock gas gauge? If so how did you wire it?
I like your idea of filling/replacing the 4 smaller gauge holes with aftermarket gauges, but I want to keep my stock gas gauge.
thanks, and looks good!
Scott

mr mike · 03-26-2010, 12:13 PM

I did keep the stock gas gauge but do not have it hook up yet If get it hooked up Ill let you all know. Some one needed to see how my eBay 3 speed shifter was hooked up so pic speak louder then word good luck with the install..

mr mike · 04-27-2010, 03:30 PM

More work on the truck, I got a notch in some new parts and blah blah blah

stevenjhow · 04-28-2010, 01:54 AM

Mike.... That truck is SIIIIICK! That is exactly what I want to do to mine, Flat black with red accents! The Halo lights are awesome, I was in the air about them until I saw your pics... I getting em!

You mentioned that the TJ springs in the rear are alittle soft... did you use the TJ rear or front springs? I read through the whole thread but didn't notice if you mentioned it....

mr mike · 04-28-2010, 10:09 AM

Thanks man. It was the rear spring from the jeep tj (97 and up) They have pigtails on both ends so it works out. Good luck with your build.

mr mike · 04-30-2010, 11:22 PM

Any one know how to make shore that top dead center is tdc on the intake not the exhaust stroke ????

mr mike · 05-05-2010, 03:45 PM

some work done but a lot to go

smn69 · 05-05-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mr mike

Any one know how to make shore that top dead center is tdc on the intake not the exhaust stroke ????

On the exhaust stroke the exhaust valve is open. TDC both valves are closed.

mr mike · 05-05-2010, 07:27 PM

got more done

more parts for Craigslist list

mr mike · 05-07-2010, 11:26 PM

any help would be nice on this......

I got the engine running but the gear drive i put in and its the loud one, on the first start i was hearing just a small bit of wine but not much at all, would the gap from the cam button to the timing cover play any effective with the wine ?????

mr mike · 05-08-2010, 11:15 PM

All fixed sounds good now just had to take it for a small drive

oldblue1968chevy · 05-09-2010, 08:43 PM

nice how many lbs ya think you could haul with the TJ springs ima look into some at the local custom shop thanks!

mr mike · 05-10-2010, 02:22 AM

Well i would say at the max maybe 400 to 500 pounds

mr mike · 05-13-2010, 04:25 PM

Got more work done and got the back down some more.

VA72C10 · 05-13-2010, 10:02 PM

Looks good!

mr mike · 05-14-2010, 07:38 PM

I was playing with the camera today for fun

8mpg · 05-14-2010, 10:59 PM

looks good. What wheels are those? Id suggest adding a backing plate or boxing the frame around the notch.

mr mike · 05-14-2010, 11:10 PM

The rims are 20x8 Chrome American Racing Vintage Iroc Replica
and you are right, I have to do something with the frame notch. I was thinking of boxing in or making a new rear frame. I will be z'ing the frame to when i put the air ride in when ever that is.

Camaro_nut2001 · 05-15-2010, 10:56 AM

Man you have done an EXCELLENT job on your truck! I love everything about it. On your gear drive, I don't use them but I think they sound killer but I kinda like to hear my motor, you know with the gear drives it kinda drowns out your motor but hey, you are doing awesome!!

mr mike · 05-16-2010, 12:31 AM

Thanks man, But i will say I am kinda bummed I am running out of stuff to do.
Ill have to think of some small stuff like shaving the tail light and drip rail and getting the rest of the stuff i need for the air ride. Ill think of something off the wall to do to it maybe like a 12v Cummins Diesel

stevenjhow · 05-17-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mr mike

.... Ill think of something off the wall to do to it maybe like a 12v Cummins Diesel

I've been thinking of how hard it would be to do this! I want a diesel soooo bad!

mr mike · 06-02-2010, 08:41 PM

Me to, if you had a full drone truck i think it would be ezz other then boxing in the frame.

djinva · 06-07-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mr mike

ok I got the clutch in and now i need your help I am looking for some shocks but the kicker is that they have to be 8" fully compressed I looked at drop shocks but they do not go that short. If any one know a way to reallocate the shocks let me know Ill post some new pic soon. I got my bed cover on and my new rear bumper on and now i am working on getting rid of the bucket seats and putting in a bench seat so i can take the kids for a ride.

I love the truck! What shocks did you end up going with?

gixxerpymp · 06-07-2010, 10:35 PM

Love your truck... And I LOVE that sticker.

03-25-2010, 08:42 PM	#101
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun looks good. THe interior looks very clean __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-26-2010, 12:01 PM	#102
shrike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 72	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Question about your instrument panel: did you keep the stock gas gauge? If so how did you wire it? I like your idea of filling/replacing the 4 smaller gauge holes with aftermarket gauges, but I want to keep my stock gas gauge. thanks, and looks good! Scott __________________ 1970 C10 Fleetside longbed 350/TH350

03-26-2010, 12:13 PM	#103
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun I did keep the stock gas gauge but do not have it hook up yet If get it hooked up Ill let you all know. Some one needed to see how my eBay 3 speed shifter was hooked up so pic speak louder then word good luck with the install.. __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168 Last edited by mr mike; 03-29-2010 at 02:30 PM.

04-27-2010, 03:30 PM	#104
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun More work on the truck, I got a notch in some new parts and blah blah blah __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

04-28-2010, 01:54 AM	#105
stevenjhow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 5	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Mike.... That truck is SIIIIICK! That is exactly what I want to do to mine, Flat black with red accents! The Halo lights are awesome, I was in the air about them until I saw your pics... I getting em! You mentioned that the TJ springs in the rear are alittle soft... did you use the TJ rear or front springs? I read through the whole thread but didn't notice if you mentioned it....

04-28-2010, 10:09 AM	#106
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Thanks man. It was the rear spring from the jeep tj (97 and up) They have pigtails on both ends so it works out. Good luck with your build. __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

04-30-2010, 11:22 PM	#107
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Any one know how to make shore that top dead center is tdc on the intake not the exhaust stroke ???? __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-05-2010, 03:45 PM	#108
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun some work done but a lot to go __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-05-2010, 07:27 PM	#110
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun got more done more parts for Craigslist list __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168 Last edited by mr mike; 05-05-2010 at 09:43 PM.

05-07-2010, 11:26 PM	#111
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun any help would be nice on this...... I got the engine running but the gear drive i put in and its the loud one, on the first start i was hearing just a small bit of wine but not much at all, would the gap from the cam button to the timing cover play any effective with the wine ????? __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-08-2010, 11:15 PM	#112
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun All fixed sounds good now just had to take it for a small drive __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-09-2010, 08:43 PM	#113
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun nice how many lbs ya think you could haul with the TJ springs ima look into some at the local custom shop thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-10-2010, 02:22 AM	#114
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Well i would say at the max maybe 400 to 500 pounds __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-13-2010, 04:25 PM	#115
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Got more work done and got the back down some more. __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-13-2010, 10:02 PM	#116
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Looks good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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05-14-2010, 07:38 PM	#117
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun I was playing with the camera today for fun __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-14-2010, 10:59 PM	#118
8mpg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 389	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun looks good. What wheels are those? Id suggest adding a backing plate or boxing the frame around the notch.

05-14-2010, 11:10 PM	#119
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun The rims are 20x8 Chrome American Racing Vintage Iroc Replica and you are right, I have to do something with the frame notch. I was thinking of boxing in or making a new rear frame. I will be z'ing the frame to when i put the air ride in when ever that is. __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

05-15-2010, 10:56 AM	#120
Camaro_nut2001 Chevy Lover Till The End. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mascot TN. Posts: 795	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Man you have done an EXCELLENT job on your truck! I love everything about it. On your gear drive, I don't use them but I think they sound killer but I kinda like to hear my motor, you know with the gear drives it kinda drowns out your motor but hey, you are doing awesome!! __________________ 1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359

05-16-2010, 12:31 AM	#121
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Thanks man, But i will say I am kinda bummed I am running out of stuff to do. Ill have to think of some small stuff like shaving the tail light and drip rail and getting the rest of the stuff i need for the air ride. Ill think of something off the wall to do to it maybe like a 12v Cummins Diesel __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

06-02-2010, 08:41 PM	#123
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Me to, if you had a full drone truck i think it would be ezz other then boxing in the frame. __________________ the truck click the link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361168

06-07-2010, 10:35 PM	#125
gixxerpymp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 258	Re: 1969 c10 the start of something fun Love your truck... And I LOVE that sticker.

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