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LOW DOUGH · 06-10-2009, 09:33 AM

it's all coming together

extd56 · 07-28-2009, 11:29 PM

Well I finally got the transmission to behave and it works well. I took it out on the freeway today at 70MPH and it did well. Now I can get some work done on some of the little problems before it goes back to the body shop to finish the paint. I was worried that the gears would be too high with the 4L80e and 3.73 gears with 35 inch tires but with the 454 it seemed to do well and seemed happy at the 1900 RPM at 70. I will be going to Reno next week for Hot August nights with the orange extended cab so if you see me say hi.

Rokcrln · 07-29-2009, 06:44 AM

So did you get ahold of Jim @ ATO? I left you a message that I had the springs if you still needed them.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

extd56 · 07-29-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

So did you get ahold of Jim @ ATO? I left you a message that I had the springs if you still needed them.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Kevin,

I was able to figure out the problem with the trans from someone on another forum. I must have missed the message about the springs but he bought a new set, thanks again. I will give you a call.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-29-2009, 09:20 AM

I also will be in reno and if i see ya ill wave..

JFP Motorsports Div · 08-05-2009, 02:34 AM

Amazing work fellas.... I wish I knew how to do that sort of rust repair; Someday maybe, I gotta buy me a welder.

Keep up the good work!

extd56 · 09-20-2009, 06:44 PM

Well I think I have most of the bugs worked out of the crew cab so it is going back to paint. I have about 400 miles on it now and the A/C is blowing cold but without the front side windows and no rear window it don't keep the cab cool at all.

**BAD4X4** · 09-20-2009, 06:49 PM

It's look's great. Can't wait to see her all done. Glad to hear you got all the drivetrain problems ironed out.

OLDIRON69 · 09-21-2009, 08:26 AM

Love it!

woodwright · 09-21-2009, 04:29 PM

Got any mileage numbers yet?

extd56 · 09-21-2009, 04:41 PM

Actually I do. I have about 400 miles on the new motor and I am getting 9.6 miles to the gallon right now. This was both in town and on the highway.

woodwright · 09-21-2009, 09:01 PM

wow. have you weighed it?

extd56 · 09-21-2009, 10:58 PM

Right about 6900 with the big 35" tires, less if I go with the smaller 33" tires

woodwright · 09-22-2009, 02:16 AM

What color is your 38 Chrysler. Do you have some more pics of it?

extd56 · 09-22-2009, 02:23 AM

My 38 is a medium gray on the body and a dark gray on the fenders. It does have Chevy running gear under it.

woodwright · 09-22-2009, 02:35 AM

That's awesome. It almost looks a little bit green. I'm trying to pick a color for my chev. I'm leaning toward a blue color.

extd56 · 09-22-2009, 02:43 AM

No green on this car now, but was green before. The third picture shows the color a little bit better.

woodwright · 09-22-2009, 11:26 AM

Wow. That has came a long way. Cool.

extd56 · 10-21-2009, 12:39 AM

Well the truck is getting its final primer then block sanding and paint.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-21-2009, 12:53 AM

I bet your paint and body guy loves you............

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67ChevyRedneck · 10-21-2009, 01:07 AM

I see a white top, that's going to look great with the blue!

*Dylan · 10-21-2009, 08:35 AM

Can't wait to see final paint!

extd56 · 10-21-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I see a white top, that's going to look great with the blue!

It's going to have a white top but also have white in the front grill as I am going with a 68 theme.

aford78 · 10-21-2009, 09:45 AM

I just read the whole thread, I love your truck, great work!!!!

Rokcrln · 10-21-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I bet your paint and body guy loves you............

.

It's not the paint guy but the paint supplier who loves him. They were able to open up a new line just to produce enough paint to cover this sucker

Can't wait to see it all finished up!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

06-10-2009, 09:33 AM	#501
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! it's all coming together

07-28-2009, 11:29 PM	#502
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Well I finally got the transmission to behave and it works well. I took it out on the freeway today at 70MPH and it did well. Now I can get some work done on some of the little problems before it goes back to the body shop to finish the paint. I was worried that the gears would be too high with the 4L80e and 3.73 gears with 35 inch tires but with the 454 it seemed to do well and seemed happy at the 1900 RPM at 70. I will be going to Reno next week for Hot August nights with the orange extended cab so if you see me say hi.

07-29-2009, 06:44 AM	#503
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! So did you get ahold of Jim @ ATO? I left you a message that I had the springs if you still needed them. Kevin LFD Inc.

07-29-2009, 09:20 AM	#505
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08-05-2009, 02:34 AM	#506
JFP Motorsports Div Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 57	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Amazing work fellas.... I wish I knew how to do that sort of rust repair; Someday maybe, I gotta buy me a welder. Keep up the good work!

09-20-2009, 06:44 PM	#507
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Well I think I have most of the bugs worked out of the crew cab so it is going back to paint. I have about 400 miles on it now and the A/C is blowing cold but without the front side windows and no rear window it don't keep the cab cool at all. Attached Images

09-20-2009, 06:49 PM	#508
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! It's look's great. Can't wait to see her all done. Glad to hear you got all the drivetrain problems ironed out. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

09-21-2009, 08:26 AM	#509
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09-21-2009, 04:29 PM	#510
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09-21-2009, 04:41 PM	#511
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Actually I do. I have about 400 miles on the new motor and I am getting 9.6 miles to the gallon right now. This was both in town and on the highway.

09-21-2009, 09:01 PM	#512
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! wow. have you weighed it? __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

09-21-2009, 10:58 PM	#513
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Right about 6900 with the big 35" tires, less if I go with the smaller 33" tires

09-22-2009, 02:16 AM	#514
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! What color is your 38 Chrysler. Do you have some more pics of it? __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

09-22-2009, 02:23 AM	#515
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! My 38 is a medium gray on the body and a dark gray on the fenders. It does have Chevy running gear under it. Attached Images Last edited by extd56; 09-22-2009 at 02:26 AM.

09-22-2009, 02:35 AM	#516
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! That's awesome. It almost looks a little bit green. I'm trying to pick a color for my chev. I'm leaning toward a blue color. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD



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09-22-2009, 02:43 AM	#517
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! No green on this car now, but was green before. The third picture shows the color a little bit better. Attached Images

09-22-2009, 11:26 AM	#518
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Wow. That has came a long way. Cool. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

10-21-2009, 12:39 AM	#519
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Well the truck is getting its final primer then block sanding and paint. Attached Images

10-21-2009, 12:53 AM	#520
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10-21-2009, 01:07 AM	#521
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10-21-2009, 08:35 AM	#522
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10-21-2009, 09:45 AM	#524
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