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sambrutay · 08-23-2015, 07:15 PM

I got tired of seeing my grill twisted on the right side.
So I thought I would pull it apart and see what was wrong.
before pic.

here it is removed

simple fix. rivets gone,

here it is put back together.

on to the rear. Picked up some Delrin tailgate trunnions from 1966chevy (tmdenis on ebay) great product. very satisfied.

rickywideglide · 08-23-2015, 07:31 PM

sambrutay, was looking at your photos noticed screen over radiator? not sure ive ever seen that seems like a good idea for bugs and stuff, is this an old trick?

sambrutay · 08-23-2015, 07:39 PM

rickywideglide,
Hell if I know. It was like that when I got and I thought it was cool so I left it. LOL

scuderia · 08-23-2015, 08:06 PM

Rebuilt my heater control. I only replaced the levers (didn't restore the assembly) so the whole job only took about two hours.

Jeepers Creepers · 08-23-2015, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I REALLY like that pic - so cool!

Thanks! They're a handful.

**jayoldschool** · 08-23-2015, 08:40 PM

Pulled my deluxe steering wheel to center it, turned out perfect. Truck drives straight, now the wheel is straight, too!

Found that the fuel line connection to the new sender was dripping a little. I had smelled gas last week, so I'm glad I found it. Tightened, no more drip.

Time to stop procrastinating and install my custom side trim! I've got nothing else to do...

sk8er32283 · 08-23-2015, 11:43 PM

Disassembled the rest of my 400SBC in preparation to take it over to the machine shop tomorrow. Removed the entire serp setup from a donor 350 and made a big mess in my garage that now needs to be cleaned up.

OldChevy61 · 08-28-2015, 02:25 PM

Got the torsion bars out, spindles and hubs off. Upper arms off,now to the lowers. 53 yr old torsion bars do not like to be removed,lol. Didn't realize front brake drums would be riveted to the hubs.

schpeen · 08-28-2015, 02:49 PM

Adjusted new Lokar cables and changed out the governor weights and springs a few times now the truck shifts nice and smooth when driven normally but when you punch it she kicks down a gear and revs to 7000 before snapping into the next gear. Wow!!! What a beast. OMG. The new 700R4 was stack shifting and I wasn't able to rev the engine past 3000 rpm before she would shift to the next gear so I wasn't getting anywhere near the peak torque. I figure we have about 425hp and about the same torque and it feels like a corvette when you punch it now!

Lugnutz65 · 08-28-2015, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldChevy61

Got the torsion bars out, spindles and hubs off. Upper arms off,now to the lowers. 53 yr old torsion bars do not like to be removed,lol. Didn't realize front brake drums would be riveted to the hubs.

Grind off those rivets and knock them out. No need for them. Rebuild the hub and install fresh drums or turn the old drums. No more rivets needed.

**Pappyx3!** · 08-28-2015, 09:09 PM

Finally installed the HEI dist. And painted up valve cover... Still cleaning up and routing wiring but here's a few pics.

Only run this distributor for a few days but it could be the best $60 I've spent in a long time.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-28-2015, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappyx3!

Finally installed the HEI dist. And painted up valve cover... Still cleaning up and routing wiring but here's a few pics.

Only run this distributor for a few days but it could be the best $60 I've spent in a long time.

Looks good! Mine was $65. lol!

**Pappyx3!** · 08-28-2015, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looks good! Mine was $65. lol!

Thanks TJ, I waited for over 2 months for Speedmaster to get them back in stock. Upgrading gave the old girl some giddy up, quicker starting and a much smoother idle.

revjames · 08-28-2015, 09:57 PM

Finally!! Got the front crossmember completely rebuild painted with Por-15 assembled and put back on. Not all tonight of course. However I did get it put back on tonight and the trailing arms.

revjames · 08-28-2015, 09:58 PM

Here is another

**Pappyx3!** · 08-28-2015, 10:08 PM

Looks great Rev!

Jeepers Creepers · 08-28-2015, 10:46 PM

[QUOTE=sambrutay;7282618]I got tired of seeing my grill twisted on the right side.
So I thought I would pull it apart and see what was wrong.
before pic.

I love the dealer bumpers with words stamped in them.

DaddyOh · 08-28-2015, 11:41 PM

Finally 'locked' down the design... should get to building soon

scuderia · 08-29-2015, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappyx3!

Finally installed the HEI dist. And painted up valve cover... Still cleaning up and routing wiring but here's a few pics.

Only run this distributor for a few days but it could be the best $60 I've spent in a long time.

which one did you go with? been thinking of ditching my points dizi.

**Pappyx3!** · 08-29-2015, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuderia

which one did you go with? been thinking of ditching my points dizi.

Bought a Speedmaster. Here's a link. If there not in stock you may have to wait. Also check Jegs, they sale Speedmaster and may have stock.

http://store.speedmaster79.com/p-376...stributor.aspx

scuderia · 08-29-2015, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappyx3!

Bought a Speedmaster. Here's a link. If there not in stock you may have to wait. Also check Jegs, they sale Speedmaster and may have stock.

http://store.speedmaster79.com/p-376...stributor.aspx

Thanks!

scuderia · 08-29-2015, 01:47 AM

got my backup lights installed now I need to figure out how to get power to them. Truck came with out motor and trans and I've installed a later sm465 which has a switch on the trans. Anyone know what wires I should be looking for in the cab to make the connection?

scottco · 08-29-2015, 03:56 PM

Finished building my dual snorkel air cleaner.....

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-29-2015, 11:01 PM

I got my engine and tranny mounted!

LT1 Burb · 08-30-2015, 10:33 AM

I installed my exhaust system, fixed a leaking diff gasket, bled my master and installed it, installed my radio, air box, and speaker and started finishing up some small things that needed completion.

08-23-2015, 07:15 PM	#1476
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I got tired of seeing my grill twisted on the right side. So I thought I would pull it apart and see what was wrong. before pic. here it is removed simple fix. rivets gone, here it is put back together. on to the rear. Picked up some Delrin tailgate trunnions from 1966chevy (tmdenis on ebay) great product. very satisfied. __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

08-23-2015, 07:31 PM	#1477
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III sambrutay, was looking at your photos noticed screen over radiator? not sure ive ever seen that seems like a good idea for bugs and stuff, is this an old trick?

08-23-2015, 07:39 PM	#1478
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III rickywideglide, Hell if I know. It was like that when I got and I thought it was cool so I left it. LOL __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

08-23-2015, 08:06 PM	#1479
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Rebuilt my heater control. I only replaced the levers (didn't restore the assembly) so the whole job only took about two hours. Attached Images __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota

08-23-2015, 08:40 PM	#1481
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,154	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Pulled my deluxe steering wheel to center it, turned out perfect. Truck drives straight, now the wheel is straight, too! Found that the fuel line connection to the new sender was dripping a little. I had smelled gas last week, so I'm glad I found it. Tightened, no more drip. Time to stop procrastinating and install my custom side trim! I've got nothing else to do...

08-23-2015, 11:43 PM	#1482
sk8er32283 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Disassembled the rest of my 400SBC in preparation to take it over to the machine shop tomorrow. Removed the entire serp setup from a donor 350 and made a big mess in my garage that now needs to be cleaned up. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10(78 motor), Longbed, 69 Bed I think Quadrajet 4 barrel 7043208, Th350 tranny, No A/C Various components are lightly to highly modified depending on the number of beers consumed prior to modifications performed.

08-28-2015, 02:25 PM	#1483
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got the torsion bars out, spindles and hubs off. Upper arms off,now to the lowers. 53 yr old torsion bars do not like to be removed,lol. Didn't realize front brake drums would be riveted to the hubs.

08-28-2015, 02:49 PM	#1484
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Adjusted new Lokar cables and changed out the governor weights and springs a few times now the truck shifts nice and smooth when driven normally but when you punch it she kicks down a gear and revs to 7000 before snapping into the next gear. Wow!!! What a beast. OMG. The new 700R4 was stack shifting and I wasn't able to rev the engine past 3000 rpm before she would shift to the next gear so I wasn't getting anywhere near the peak torque. I figure we have about 425hp and about the same torque and it feels like a corvette when you punch it now!

08-28-2015, 09:09 PM	#1486
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally installed the HEI dist. And painted up valve cover... Still cleaning up and routing wiring but here's a few pics. Only run this distributor for a few days but it could be the best $60 I've spent in a long time. Attached Images __________________ 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside 383 Stroker, Turbo 400 1966 Chevy C-10 Stepside 250 6Cyl, 3OTT- Daily Driver John 3:16

08-28-2015, 09:57 PM	#1489
revjames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: PONCA CITY Posts: 132	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally!! Got the front crossmember completely rebuild painted with Por-15 assembled and put back on. Not all tonight of course. However I did get it put back on tonight and the trailing arms. Attached Images

08-28-2015, 09:58 PM	#1490
revjames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: PONCA CITY Posts: 132	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Here is another Attached Images

08-28-2015, 10:08 PM	#1491
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Looks great Rev! __________________ 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside 383 Stroker, Turbo 400 1966 Chevy C-10 Stepside 250 6Cyl, 3OTT- Daily Driver John 3:16

08-28-2015, 10:46 PM	#1492
Jeepers Creepers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 75	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III [QUOTE=sambrutay;7282618]I got tired of seeing my grill twisted on the right side. So I thought I would pull it apart and see what was wrong. before pic. I love the dealer bumpers with words stamped in them.

08-28-2015, 11:41 PM	#1493
DaddyOh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally 'locked' down the design... should get to building soon Last edited by DaddyOh; 08-28-2015 at 11:52 PM.

08-29-2015, 01:47 AM	#1497
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III got my backup lights installed now I need to figure out how to get power to them. Truck came with out motor and trans and I've installed a later sm465 which has a switch on the trans. Anyone know what wires I should be looking for in the cab to make the connection? Attached Images __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota



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08-29-2015, 03:56 PM	#1498
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finished building my dual snorkel air cleaner..... Attached Images __________________ 1964 C10 SWB original 1970 SS El Camino 1964 Impala SS http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649951

08-29-2015, 11:01 PM	#1499
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I got my engine and tranny mounted! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-30-2015, 10:33 AM	#1500
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I installed my exhaust system, fixed a leaking diff gasket, bled my master and installed it, installed my radio, air box, and speaker and started finishing up some small things that needed completion. Attached Images

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