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Matt67C10 · 06-30-2005, 02:15 PM

After much tinkering and head scratching, I finally got my 67 running, for the first time in nine years

The timing was 20 degrees advanced and it smoked like crazy, but I soon got that sorted out. The distributer didn't want to budge, but after a lot of Liquid Wrench and some gentle tapping it broke free! I drove it in the fields and a bit on the road, it feels so good. When it was put away nine years ago, it would run a bit and then die. Well, still does the same thing. I'm thinking it's the voltage regulator?

since it's not charging the battery as it's running, loosing juice. All other wires look good. I'm off to check it, any other ideas? I can't wait to get it on the road, pics to come

Joe67 · 06-30-2005, 02:16 PM

Congrats!

Oh yea....

68haywagon · 06-30-2005, 02:40 PM

Hey I was thinking about driving my truck down to Bethleham someday to show a friend who hasn't seen it yet. Maybe if your not busy we could meet up and show off our rust

.

Mike

Matt67C10 · 06-30-2005, 09:27 PM

I went out and bought a voltage regulator for $22, still no fix. I'll pull the alternator and check it tomorrow

My wife and I just went out to celebrate "the rebirth" of the truck. I've been ear to ear grins since this morning

Haywagon, I'd like to get together this weekend to show off our rust, but I'm going away this weekend. In a few weeks we'll have to get together. Anybody else in the Northeast?
Matt

krue · 06-30-2005, 09:58 PM

It's always better to have a running truck than a rusting pile of parts.

Drobny · 06-30-2005, 11:49 PM

I have a runing rusty pile of parts.
Pat

Matt67C10 · 07-01-2005, 01:46 AM

Here's a pic of my now running pile of parts-back together at last.

67chevy1series · 06-21-2011, 01:34 PM

wow did you ever get those red and white dogdish caps? nice 67!

i hope nobody thinks i am trying to get a high post count again...

Matt67C10 · 06-21-2011, 01:54 PM

I scored two dogdish caps from a friend and painted them with a rattlecan, then handplainted in the red. They turned out pretty nice. I've been doing little things on the truck here and there, but now that I'll be getting a new truck to use around the farm, I can tackle more involved projects with the '67. I'm looking for a hood and tailgate, since a family member (not me) managed to gently roll it under the back of a flatbed trailer and put a nice crease in the hood.
I'm amazed to see this old thread up, I must get some new pics up, the truck looks a lot better now.

67chevy1series · 06-21-2011, 01:59 PM

well thats encouraging to hear it looks better so now wheres the pics? you've had a good 6 years for beautifying it!

Matt67C10 · 06-21-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

well thats encouraging to hear it looks better so now wheres the pics? you've had a good 6 years for beautifying it!

I'm at work right now, I'll get the pics up tomorrow. I occasionally even drive it to work (I'm an elementary school teacher) and it always gets lots of looks and comments (usually negative, but I don't care)

Matt67C10 · 06-23-2011, 09:46 PM

6 years later, the motor looking (and running) much better than before, a few cosmetic upgrades. Next to come will be the hood (smashed under a flatbed, I wasn't driving it) tailgate and cab corners. I haven't accomplished nearly what I've wanted to since getting it back on the road 6 years ago, but I've been driving it often

Frkypunk70 · 06-23-2011, 09:52 PM

Nice!!! From a fellow northeaster. Good to hear your enjoying it.
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**70cst** · 06-23-2011, 09:54 PM

WOW A thread from 2005 that is revived in 2011. I luv it

Sammy · 06-23-2011, 09:58 PM

67 ..Nothing to be ashamed of. Pretty decent little 6 cyl truck.

**70cst** · 06-23-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

67 ..Nothing to be ashamed of. Pretty decent little 6 cyl truck.

All 67-72

and

trucks rock

bollybib · 06-23-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

WOW A thread from 2005 that is revived in 2011. I luv it

Old threads and old trucks have much in common once revived.

**70cst** · 06-23-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bollybib

Old threads and old trucks have much in common once revived.

67chevy1series · 06-23-2011, 10:18 PM

not to take any great but your welcome guys

MATT TRUCK LOOKS BOMB!!!!! love the "acrylic overhaul" on the engine and the caps...

Matt67C10 · 06-24-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

not to take any great but your welcome guys

MATT TRUCK LOOKS BOMB!!!!! love the "acrylic overhaul" on the engine and the caps...

Unfortunately that's about all it's been so far, aside from rebuilding the motor. It's been a driver all along, now that I'm getting a new truck, I can take the time to do the bodywork on the '67.

67chevy1series · 06-25-2011, 03:38 PM

it must be fun drivin in it with the original paint and stuff just sucks about the hood

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-25-2011, 04:08 PM

oldblue1968chevy · 06-25-2011, 06:16 PM

i bet if your seroius bout leaving it original paint you could find a better 'that color' hood on the board...

sweet truck man leave it alone and DRIVE IT

Matt67C10 · 06-26-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

i bet if your seroius bout leaving it original paint you could find a better 'that color' hood on the board...

sweet truck man leave it alone and DRIVE IT

I'm looking for another hood, I'd be quite happy to find a better hood in the green for now, eventually I will get around to the bodywork and repaint, same color.

67chevy1series · 07-18-2011, 07:50 PM

cool! because the truck looks beast!

06-30-2005, 02:15 PM	#1
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	67 Finally back on the road! pics After much tinkering and head scratching, I finally got my 67 running, for the first time in nine years The timing was 20 degrees advanced and it smoked like crazy, but I soon got that sorted out. The distributer didn't want to budge, but after a lot of Liquid Wrench and some gentle tapping it broke free! I drove it in the fields and a bit on the road, it feels so good. When it was put away nine years ago, it would run a bit and then die. Well, still does the same thing. I'm thinking it's the voltage regulator? since it's not charging the battery as it's running, loosing juice. All other wires look good. I'm off to check it, any other ideas? I can't wait to get it on the road, pics to come __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed Last edited by Matt67C10; 07-01-2005 at 02:05 AM. Reason: pics

06-30-2005, 02:16 PM	#2
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06-30-2005, 02:40 PM	#3
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Hey I was thinking about driving my truck down to Bethleham someday to show a friend who hasn't seen it yet. Maybe if your not busy we could meet up and show off our rust . Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

06-30-2005, 09:27 PM	#4
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	I went out and bought a voltage regulator for $22, still no fix. I'll pull the alternator and check it tomorrow My wife and I just went out to celebrate "the rebirth" of the truck. I've been ear to ear grins since this morning Haywagon, I'd like to get together this weekend to show off our rust, but I'm going away this weekend. In a few weeks we'll have to get together. Anybody else in the Northeast? Matt Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

06-30-2005, 09:58 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	It's always better to have a running truck than a rusting pile of parts. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-30-2005, 11:49 PM	#6
Drobny Hunting is Life Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo,MN Posts: 115	I have a runing rusty pile of parts. Pat

07-01-2005, 01:46 AM	#7
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Here's a pic of my now running pile of parts-back together at last. Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

06-21-2011, 01:34 PM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Finally back on the road! wow did you ever get those red and white dogdish caps? nice 67! i hope nobody thinks i am trying to get a high post count again...

06-21-2011, 01:54 PM	#9
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Re: 67 Finally back on the road! I scored two dogdish caps from a friend and painted them with a rattlecan, then handplainted in the red. They turned out pretty nice. I've been doing little things on the truck here and there, but now that I'll be getting a new truck to use around the farm, I can tackle more involved projects with the '67. I'm looking for a hood and tailgate, since a family member (not me) managed to gently roll it under the back of a flatbed trailer and put a nice crease in the hood. I'm amazed to see this old thread up, I must get some new pics up, the truck looks a lot better now. __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

06-21-2011, 01:59 PM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Finally back on the road! well thats encouraging to hear it looks better so now wheres the pics? you've had a good 6 years for beautifying it!

06-23-2011, 09:46 PM	#12
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Re: 67 Finally back on the road! 6 years later, the motor looking (and running) much better than before, a few cosmetic upgrades. Next to come will be the hood (smashed under a flatbed, I wasn't driving it) tailgate and cab corners. I haven't accomplished nearly what I've wanted to since getting it back on the road 6 years ago, but I've been driving it often __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed Last edited by Matt67C10; 06-23-2011 at 10:03 PM.

06-23-2011, 09:52 PM	#13
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06-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#14
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06-23-2011, 09:58 PM	#15
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06-23-2011, 10:18 PM	#19
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Finally back on the road! not to take any great but your welcome guys MATT TRUCK LOOKS BOMB!!!!! love the "acrylic overhaul" on the engine and the caps...



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06-25-2011, 03:38 PM	#21
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Finally back on the road! it must be fun drivin in it with the original paint and stuff just sucks about the hood

06-25-2011, 04:08 PM	#22
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