BACK in BLACK

[Texasbigblock]

Thanks Yukon! Just can't beat old fashioned cragars As for the gas tank issue.........I ran a piece of thick angle iron between the two rear bumper supports that werent on the frame in that pic to box it in. I kinda thot the same thing one night when i was lookin at it.

[72BlckButy]

Beautiful truck, would love to see some more pics of the gas tank and the filler.

[Texasbigblock]

i will take some tonight with the bumber on and from underneath for you!

[see ten]

Looks great! Black is great when it's done right! I would also be interested in how the gas filler turns out. Have you driven the truck yet? Just curious as to how well the filler is going to take the gas.

[see ten]

Does the gas tank have a vent? Or is it vented internally back up the filler towards the cap? I'm sure with it being a factory GM tank it has some kind of ventilation. I have just talked to people who have had problems filling their tank since their is no way for the air to be displaced while filling it with gas. It's looking good! Looking forward to seeing the pics of the filler with the bed and bumper installed!

[Brad]

Those are vented internally. Mine's in a Camaro but I usually don't have a problem filling it up. He shouldn't either.

[Texasbigblock]

i havent filled it at a station yet, only with gas cans, so far no problems, didnt get to take any pics last nite, worked all night on trying to get the hood on and fitting right . Thank god for aftermarket body panels, but they never do seem to fit just right....

[ChevyDude]

Awesome!!!

[slimbailess]

pretty truck, wish my painter took as much pride in his work as yours.... but at least i was able to find someone to paint mine black, about 5 shops turned me down... like to check it out sometime, you gonna drive it up to fort worth any? and do you know when the waco show is?

[Texasbigblock]

hmmm, not sure about ft worth. Waco has a show the first weekend of everymonth at the church of crist off the loop by whataburger over there. I know they are havin one tomorrow night!

[57T210]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Beautiful truck, would love to see some more pics of the gas tank and the filler.

Ditto. Nice solution. Could that mod be done without pulling the bed?

[Texasbigblock]

sorry, been really busy lately and havent had time to take more pics of the filler. it probably could be done without removing the bed but you'd be better off taking it off. Its just easier to weld in the new braces and drill mounting holes for the straps.

[68GMC454]

really nice truck..good job on it..

[see ten]

The tag on a sport bumper is a bit lower than it is on your step bumper. Do you still think this mod would work if the tank had to be lowered even more for the filler access? I mean I guess it would work but would it put the tank hanging down below the bumper?

[Texasbigblock]

well, it just depends on your ride height probably. I went with this tank because a may go with a 2" drop in the back at the most and i didnt want anybody behind me to see the tank hangin down. Right now its at stock height and it hangs down just a hair so you cant see it unless you get down eye level with the bumper. If you dropped it more it would be more visible but if u have a lower ride height you really woulnd be able to see it probably

[Texasbigblock]

finally got a few new pics. A few are of the tank with the bed and bumper installed as requested, got a few of the truck with the hood and front bumper on too. Also there are a few interior shots, since these pics i have installed the column and entire dash, just need carpet, door panels, and seats recovered!!! Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel

[BigSky71]

So beautiful! Love black when it is done right, and yours is so right!

[texanidiot25]

Thats so clean looking. Great work.

Cragers forever!

[Texasbigblock]

Just a quick update: I DROVE HER AROUND TOWN TODAY!!! And legally too, well except open headers . That big block runs and sounds good! Gonna take some interior pics in a few days so i oughta have an update!

[red69ss]

Did you put gas in it if so how did that work out? Also what sending unit did you use and did you have to modify it? very nice looking truck!

[aventur1]

Very nice!!!! Keep it polished! Nice job.

[Texasbigblock]

yea, put gas in her earlier today, works good. I used the camaro sending unit. its the same hookup and all GM sending units are calibrated the same so its just plug and play!

[Frizzle Fry]

That's a great looking truck!

[Texasbigblock]

Ive been trying to work all the little kinks out of my truck because i finally have it street legal and have been waiting two years to drive it! Maybe some of yall can help me out. First off, there is the power steering. I have a new (rebuilt) pump that has plenty of fluid in it (not too much or too little) and it wines all the time, even when im not turnin the wheel. Then it blows fluid out of the cap and when i open the cap its full of bubbles. I know the pumps are supposed to be self bleeding and it should have bled out by know, but bubbles indicate air in the system still, right? Now for the carburation issue: brand new holley 750 double pumper, worked great for a while.......then died on me all of a sudden....held pedal to the floor and it started (flooded) but kept flooding. I cleaned out the needles and it worked great for a while and then started flooding again. i have an inline fuel filter as well as the two rock filters in the carb.......where is this trash coming from?!? Appreciate the feedback!

[stynchrr]

I can't help with your problems but I got to say that i a sweet looking truck. What wheel and tire size and back spacing are those? I really like the way it sits.
Tim