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Im going to keep watching your progress and hope you inspire me to get busy on my 72 1 ton ,sad thing is it dont need much .
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Welcome from Texas! It looks like you've got a nice starting point, and an eager helper. I'll follow along.
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Just came across this thread, Joining in for the ride.
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Well it's been a busy few days on Chalky. I finally got the "new" boiled and sealed gas tank in with new sending unit, fuel lines, fuel filter, fuel pump, and rebuilt carb and changed the oil. Believe it or not, it actually idles and revs smoothly until it floods out due to the carb needing tuned (planning to have guy who rebuilt carb do that next week). And miraculously no leaks (well, not with the fuel system anyway)!!!!
Didn't try to move it yet but all signs point to mobility. Also, got the ugly old bar grille and painted bumper off and installed a 72 grille I got from uncle (I'll post a pic soon). Still looking for an OEM chrome bumper. One thing I did notice was a little antifreeze leak in the radiator grille so I'll be calling on flashed as he strangely predicted I might need one - or just flat out jinxed me. :) Oh and I almost forgot: I ordered myself a little Christmas present. A set of 20/22 AR Daytonas in gray from Tommy at TNT Motorsports. Should be here in the next few weeks. Pumped about those! Thanks to all those who are tuned in! I'll keep ya posted. |
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Cool project. Really like the plans you have for it.
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Just gave you a follow on Instagram, too. Diggin' that 1st gen c10 you're working on! |
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Welcome to the best truck forum on the net. Looks like a good project and plans.
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So who did you get to boil/clean your gas tank out ?
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Wasn't cheap but I didn't want to do it again or relocate the tank. Worth the investment in my opinion. :metal: |
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Thanks for the info ,nobody I know of that does that close to me .
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Nice progress.. ur going much faster than i am..lmbo...can't decide if i want to get my 68 pontiac 350 rebuilt, use the 95 LT1 with a 4l60e or have the local shop building me a 350 to go inside her. I ultiamtely want the 6.0 but bdget right not is playing a BIG part in my decision. the other motors i have in the garage..
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Saving for tires now then drop and seat cover. Looking into how I'm going to handle rust repair now. Man, I hate that stuff! Also, I have to keep it in my head that this will likely never be a show truck - just a cool driver. Oh, and the LT1/4l60e combo sounds cool! If I ever do an engine swap, I'll likely go LS. |
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So, I know this is basic upkeep but I did want to show how the paint has brightened up after a quick wash with some Meguiars. Truck probably hasn't been washed in 5 years and I decided to go ahead and give it a bath so I can CLR the whole thing.
Here's a few pics of before and after and with new grille. Located chrome bumper just have to pick up and install. Couldn't get whole truck after wash. Got too dark. Can't wait to move it and get some better pics. Hopefully fully tuned and fully mobile this weekend. http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psqmens2b3.jpg http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0zugax6r.jpg http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psmgmwh1aa.jpg Before wash http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...pswl6nvyyz.jpg After http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psjnldw5p0.jpg |
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I like it more everytime I see it ,how is the glove compartment ? The cardboard part inside the dash that holds stuff in .If you need one I just happen to have a nearly new/used one you can have if you need it .It wont fit mine anymore since the Vintage Air was installed .
John PM Coming your way with info you requested . |
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Looking forward to the info on radiator. Should be up on Wednesday. |
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Im just enjoying yours and all the other trucks being built while mine is stuck in bodyshop jail and if I can help a fellow truck guy along the way all the better ,we are all in this together .
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Since you all like pics (even though these aren't showing progress), here's what I'm working with on the interior. Apparently all factory green (with a little paint work via the PO) but I think I'm going with red/black for a little pop of color.
Good thing is I've pulled up or looked under most of the padding etc on the floor and it's solid (aside from small area in pan and some places in kick panels) so that's good. Long term plans include repainting the entire interior of the cab, laying dynamat & carpet, and all new or freshened interior pieces. Oh, and check out the nice handy work when moving the shifter to the floor. Geez! That will get patched and a tilt auto column installed. Also, here's a shot of the other side of truck. Got some rattle can 521 white and going to give my best shot at "faux-tina" on that fender to match the rest of the truck. That fender really erks me! http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...pssnqyik4l.jpg Interior pic http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psal8xmfqo.jpg |
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Flashed, has helped me out a couple times, Him and Mrs Flashed are just plain GOOD people and on top of that they are true motorheads.
Hate that his truck is still in bodyshop jail, can't wait to see it. Joe |
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Joe ,Thanks for the kind words but youre messing up my reputation .I really miss my truck but it will be worth the wait ,they are doing a great job on it .Besides ,I missed it so bad I had to buy 2 more to replace it .
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Hoping to get the radiator in and carb tuned over the weekend. Hopefully it'll be drivable and on to the next step. Not sure what that is yet but I'm sure I'll have a few bugs to work out once the truck is moving. Bought some belltech 3" drop spindles a few days ago too. Still trying to decide if I want to go full on static or bag it. Decisions, decisions. |
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Robbie ,it was great to meet you and your family ,I enjoyed our visit .
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