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**LEEVON** · 05-16-2012, 08:03 AM

Well the oil spot re-appeared this morning. And the lock-up has been working ever since I installed the 700R4 but this morning it decided not too, electrical issue I'm sure. I'm having withdrawals from my '08 already!

**Boog** · 05-16-2012, 08:59 AM

[I'm having withdrawals from my '08 already! ]

bound to happen. We get used to our late models doing all kinds of stuff and having neat bells n whistles. Our old trucks don't. I've gotten so used to having power windows n locks tilt, cruise, heated seats, etc, it's hard to imagine a time when there weren't any. Everything was manual. It's just how they were. And they were A LOT simpler to work on too. Progress comes with a price.
I don't have an old truck with intentions of making it as comfy as a new one. I have it because I like it as it was back then. I don't intend to make mine a dd but it will be at the ready any time I need it to. Get out there and enjoy that great truck.

oil leak? well, it's just marking it's spot

**LEEVON** · 05-16-2012, 10:49 PM

Fixed a park lamp that had a bad ground...radiator is leaking at the upper neck and will need to be repaired or replaced. Ohhh the fun!

502ms · 05-17-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Progress comes with a price...oil leak? well, it's just marking it's spot

Love it
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**LEEVON** · 05-19-2012, 10:22 AM

Proof of the daily driving! A couple of videos, me driving the truck and my wife in the '08 crew.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21806883@N02/7227089568/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21806883@N02/7227085382/

**jocko** · 05-19-2012, 10:26 AM

hey! I like the pic in the fuel gauge empty space idea... Good idea!!

mcbassin · 05-23-2012, 12:32 AM

well Leevon, it looks like you have your hands full. What is the game plan for being back on the road?
I'm following this one too.

**LEEVON** · 05-23-2012, 12:44 AM

3-4 weeks is the goal.

VA72C10 · 05-23-2012, 12:44 AM

just couldn't leave well enough alone....huh?

but you're doing it the right way and will hopefully save any headaches down the road...

ls1nova71 · 05-23-2012, 07:50 AM

This is how projects get started!!! Good luck man and don't let it get out of hand.

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Tynee · 05-23-2012, 09:19 AM

Yep, there won't be a nut left on a bolt by the time you're done, now...

**LEEVON** · 05-23-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tynee

Yep, there won't be a nut left on a bolt by the time you're done, now...

The cab and bed are staying put, I promise!

dfwright · 05-23-2012, 09:33 AM

The start of something grand! I'm in for watching this one!

gcburdic · 05-23-2012, 10:23 AM

Leevon....love that you will DD this....your oil leaks remind me of the old Chevrolet saying...
C=Cracked
H=Heads
E=Every
V=Valve
R=Rattles
O=Oil
L=Leaks
E=Every
T=Time

67chevy1series · 05-23-2012, 12:26 PM

lol first thing that came to mind when i saw the front end off was "i wonder which peice of the truck he is going to daily drive now" lol..... steering columns are evil.. look what it did to him now thers no front end

**LEEVON** · 05-23-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

lol first thing that came to mind when i saw the front end off was "i wonder which peice of the truck he is going to daily drive now" lol..... steering columns are evil.. look what it did to him now thers no front end

That's exactly what happened, I couldn't bear the thought of a clean steering shaft in that engine bay...and sadly I watched my Dad do the EXACT same thing last summer, right through the show season and regret every minute. He bought a new tilt column and next thing you know everything from the firewall forward was completely restored plus vintage air and some other goodies, just in time for winter

I made fun of him all year.

BUT, I'm making progress! The heads came off and went right back on, so at least now if I have a leak there it will be my fault! I was able to get a brand new stock timing cover cheap at the parts store, new oil pan, stock valve covers and all the seals and gaskets. I just need to bolt the intake down and adjust the valve lash then set it aside while I tend to the truck itself (and clean up the mess I made).

Rattle can rebuild in two days!

ls1nova71 · 05-23-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

That's exactly what happened, I couldn't bear the thought of a clean steering shaft in that engine bay...

Might have been easier to 'dirty up' the end of the column.

Tinkermc · 05-23-2012, 09:44 PM

I think this is the path to happiness

mcbassin · 05-23-2012, 11:32 PM

That was fast. Did you confirm the oil leak was around the intake corner(s)?

VA72C10 · 05-23-2012, 11:35 PM

Looks good and fast work!

**LEEVON** · 05-24-2012, 12:06 AM

Thanks! I am not absolutely sure that the leaks were coming from the intake valley at the head gasket but considering they weren't coming from the intake, distributor, oil pressure line or valve covers (all clean) it's a strong possibility. Very weird if so, but I'm not losing any sleep over it, that's history!

67chevy1series · 05-24-2012, 06:12 PM

haha nice one LEEVON! i would have done the same thing

... that engine looks awesome!!!! keep it up, i like where this buil..... i mean daily driver is going

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-24-2012, 07:12 PM

I drive my blazer everyday and am at the same point as you.. Im gonna follow along and geta game plan together..

Tinkermc · 05-25-2012, 04:23 PM

very fast indeed, will make a nice DD

**LEEVON** · 05-26-2012, 12:19 AM

Nothing new, made such a mess we had to clean the garage tonight and make room for Dad's '62 Nova convertible. We're on our way to the NSRA Mid-Western Nats here in Springfield tomorrow. Here's a better pic to show what I'm working with, still need to remove everything from the firewall, and that will be it for teardown.

05-16-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: I want to DD my '71 again Well the oil spot re-appeared this morning. And the lock-up has been working ever since I installed the 700R4 but this morning it decided not too, electrical issue I'm sure. I'm having withdrawals from my '08 already! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-16-2012, 08:59 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,028	Re: I want to DD my '71 again [I'm having withdrawals from my '08 already! ] bound to happen. We get used to our late models doing all kinds of stuff and having neat bells n whistles. Our old trucks don't. I've gotten so used to having power windows n locks tilt, cruise, heated seats, etc, it's hard to imagine a time when there weren't any. Everything was manual. It's just how they were. And they were A LOT simpler to work on too. Progress comes with a price. I don't have an old truck with intentions of making it as comfy as a new one. I have it because I like it as it was back then. I don't intend to make mine a dd but it will be at the ready any time I need it to. Get out there and enjoy that great truck. oil leak? well, it's just marking it's spot __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-16-2012, 10:49 PM	#3
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: I want to DD my '71 again Fixed a park lamp that had a bad ground...radiator is leaking at the upper neck and will need to be repaired or replaced. Ohhh the fun! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-19-2012, 10:22 AM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: I want to DD my '71 again Proof of the daily driving! A couple of videos, me driving the truck and my wife in the '08 crew. http://www.flickr.com/photos/21806883@N02/7227089568/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/21806883@N02/7227085382/ __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 05-19-2012 at 10:29 AM.

05-19-2012, 10:26 AM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: I want to DD my '71 again hey! I like the pic in the fuel gauge empty space idea... Good idea!!

05-23-2012, 12:32 AM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again well Leevon, it looks like you have your hands full. What is the game plan for being back on the road? I'm following this one too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-23-2012, 12:44 AM	#8
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again 3-4 weeks is the goal. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-23-2012, 12:44 AM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again just couldn't leave well enough alone....huh? but you're doing it the right way and will hopefully save any headaches down the road... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-23-2012, 07:50 AM	#10
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again This is how projects get started!!! Good luck man and don't let it get out of hand. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

05-23-2012, 09:19 AM	#11
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Yep, there won't be a nut left on a bolt by the time you're done, now... __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

05-23-2012, 09:33 AM	#13
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again The start of something grand! I'm in for watching this one! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

05-23-2012, 10:23 AM	#14
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Leevon....love that you will DD this....your oil leaks remind me of the old Chevrolet saying... C=Cracked H=Heads E=Every V=Valve R=Rattles O=Oil L=Leaks E=Every T=Time __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-23-2012, 12:26 PM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again lol first thing that came to mind when i saw the front end off was "i wonder which peice of the truck he is going to daily drive now" lol..... steering columns are evil.. look what it did to him now thers no front end Last edited by 67chevy1series; 05-23-2012 at 12:32 PM.

05-23-2012, 09:44 PM	#18
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again I think this is the path to happiness

05-23-2012, 11:32 PM	#19
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again That was fast. Did you confirm the oil leak was around the intake corner(s)? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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05-23-2012, 11:35 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Looks good and fast work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-24-2012, 12:06 AM	#21
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Thanks! I am not absolutely sure that the leaks were coming from the intake valley at the head gasket but considering they weren't coming from the intake, distributor, oil pressure line or valve covers (all clean) it's a strong possibility. Very weird if so, but I'm not losing any sleep over it, that's history! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-24-2012, 06:12 PM	#22
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again haha nice one LEEVON! i would have done the same thing ... that engine looks awesome!!!! keep it up, i like where this buil..... i mean daily driver is going

05-24-2012, 07:12 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again I drive my blazer everyday and am at the same point as you.. Im gonna follow along and geta game plan together.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-25-2012, 04:23 PM	#24
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again very fast indeed, will make a nice DD

05-26-2012, 12:19 AM	#25
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Nothing new, made such a mess we had to clean the garage tonight and make room for Dad's '62 Nova convertible. We're on our way to the NSRA Mid-Western Nats here in Springfield tomorrow. Here's a better pic to show what I'm working with, still need to remove everything from the firewall, and that will be it for teardown. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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