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Was at the local car show today. Guy had a 250 in his 54 chev truck. With offy and edelbrock 4 barrel. Here's some pics for how he controls the tv cable for his 700R4. Says he did the same set up when he had a turbo 350 in it. Another bell crank method for a kickdown.

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Gezzer#99 that looks more like a Clifford than an Offy unless Offy heats their's with hot water now...Vernski:confused:

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Bifocals!! It must be these dang bifocals. It do indeedy say clifford on there. I guess it'll be the usual!! 20 lashes with the dreaded cat of nine tails. Go easy this time.
OUCH!!! _______!

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Looks good Bubba. Wish you could bring it over Saturday. I went to a cruise in tonight at the Westside Drive In before the rain. No other trucks like ours there.

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Hey Bubba, our kids have made classics contact at school. He's been driving the 63 there. He got hit a couple of weeks back in the parking lot. Got a text saying the front got hit. I thought for sure the nos custom cab grille I recently installed was toast, but it only got the bumper with a hitch. Whew! Bumpers at the chrome shop now.
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Just realized that sounded like our kids hit each other rather than talked trucks. It was a dodge truck that backed into him. Whew again!
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Hey Idaho guys , I am really sorry I cannot make the BBQ. Really good friends/family having a graduation party Saturday noon . I have been assigned to help so I am committed with no options. But hey,! food and beer is involved so I am OK with that. take pictures please.
Here is the thread for the BBQ!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452411

Only 1 knee-knocker was at Patties cruise , the band was good but the rains came early. Imperial Kustom was at the cruise,so I told him to check the Idaho meeting thread and come to BBQ if he is still in town.


I met a classmate at Patties cruise from high school 30 some years ago, We had a great time catching up. He has a blown Hudson that is really nice. I cannot believe we have not seen each other in all those years.. we both have missed the re-unions for one reason or another.




R-bar -I am glad nobody was hurt but the bumper, That is why I have held off so long on the body work on daughters truck, I remember the high school parking lots were always having some kinda fender bender.

I had a panic attack the other day down the road in next town of Eagle.
I saw a young man driving in a nice 63-66 blue and white short box and at the distance I was at, It looked like our truck!! Where is my daughter?????
Steal my truck will ya !! SOB- Here I Come!!!!


As it turned the corner towards me ,,,A small rear window became visible so I calmed down.

So ---There is a almost identical truck around the area but with the small rear window , Same blue and white two-tone, short bed ,
I need to find him someday and apologize for turning the air Blue -- and check out the truck!:lol:


I have been watching the terrible destruction in the southern states by the twisters. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you affected by the storms

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I love the Westside Drive in . The owner (Chef Lou) grew up working there as a kid , Went on to become a famous 5 star chef and went out and saw the world . Then he came home, bought the the old drive-in and the food there is outstanding!!
He has a catering rig as well . I cannot say enough about his cuisine. It was profiled on the Food Network TV show Diners-Drive-ins and Dives a little while ago

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Not much to report on the truck.
Daughter is going to summer school and so is the truck.
She is Student Body President and Co-Editor of the yearbook her senior year so she is taking Government and English this summer to lighten the fall load of Advanced Placement classes and open up the fall schedule .

The truck is running sweet with the Holley, no mechanical problems at all,
I have not built the aluminum adapter plate yet , or the transmission kick down yet either,I just put gas in it and watch it go.
Getting approx 15 MPG after 300 miles
I love old trucks.

I accepted a new job as a Building Safety Official/ City Electrical inspector.
Friday is my last day at my old job as a master electrician.
It seems kinda strange to be cleaning out the service van, knowing I am hanging up my tools after 24 years in the trade.........
Wondering what I have taken on and what the future holds......
Bubba

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Congrats man!!

You'll be a shoe in. I'm sure its a bitter sweet transition. Being a technician myself, a little less physically demanding job sounds very appealing from time to time. Especially when in some of the dirty, nasty, confined job locations I find myself in day to day. All the best!!

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Bubba, Which city are you going to be inspecting for?

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More Great News!!!! -------------Daverod has announced that he will be attending Northwest Motorfest in Boise in July!!!!!!!!
:wave::wave:http://www.rpmprod.com/

This calls for Celebration on the part of the local Treasure Valley 60-66 bunch!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469913

We need a plan. Any ideas Idaho guys??


Jason -PM sent
Bubba

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;) I got a plan.:lol: It involves strippers, beer and :smoke:. Oh ya I forgot all that stuff is off limits and the old lady is coming.:lol: Can't wait. Should be a good time.:ben:

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Dave it is a good thing you are gonna have a designated driver, I promise not to tell your PO...:smoke::tim::ito:

Are you entering your truck in the show or just spectating???

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I'm just lookin and dreamin.:mm: If it's not to hot I would like to drive my 64 . Last time I went it was frickin hot. I felt like that add on TV. This is your brain. This is your brain at Motorfest.:devil::lol: Are you going to enter anything?

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Daverod has a Previous Owner?? :lol: When I read that, that it the first thing that popped into my mind. It is used so much on here. Then I got it. :dohh:

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Ether way they are both a pain. Found out today still 5 months to go.:metal:Suck:lol::lol:Frickin system. Should'nt have paid all the $$ up front. Live and learn. I am learning right? Here I thought I was just getting a bad attitude. Least I can still enjoy trucks and strippers.:metal:and Rock Star.:metal:

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Hey I will keep an eye out for you guys I believe this Washington boy is going to show up with his pappy in tow.

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Great!! When We will get a plan, we find a time or place to meet up. keep a watch on the thread in the Idaho NW regional section
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469913

The local 60-66 guys have been getting together for a few Breakfasts during the the winter months, would be fun to meet some of the out of town guys that are coming in for Motorfest:chevy:http://www.rpmprod.com/

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Met some new friends at the Fathers day cruise.. I got to hang out with a great bunch of guys with 47-54s.. I really want one badly now :whine:...
I saw 5 window trucks everywhere !!!
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A really nice burb . The owner has had it for over 15 years now,He has driven it to Ohio and back several times. Another sweet 5 window on the far side
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Talked to Big Jack @ RPM productions, promoters of Northwest Motorfest, and other local car events.
They just bought a 60-66 super stretched Suburban , The extra long, multi-door model used for park service tours and limos.
They are customizing it into a support truck for their events, and are in contact with some of the truck mags who have expressed interested in it for future articles.
He hinted something about a Vista Cruiser roof section grafted in the back.
Jack is a local radio disc jockey , so I know it will have a sound system beyond comparison.
Cannot wait to see it .
A perfect use for a big long Suburban!!

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Looks like some nice trucks. What's takin you so long to find a 5 window.:lol: Save some $$ just make one. Chop it alittle at the same time.:smoke:

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Had great day at Northwest Motorfest.. Had a great breakfast
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Hanging out with R-Bar and the boys, 63 spud, chevy_man5, Valdez, Daverod and his Wife and Bubba along with a few guests after breakfast..

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More Pictures from Northwest Motorfest
Attachment 771845Daverod made the 5 hour drive over from Pocotello and we finally met up and spent the day checking out the entries. Leaning on My truck hiding out in the parking lot .

Attachment 771847 Met up with Idaho66stepside and his wife from Twin Falls (2 hour Drive)
Attachment 771850Caught up with 07SSSC from Buhl and checked out his entry.


Had a really nice day , Met some forum members for the first time, Saw a whole lot of classic iron and enjoyed it.

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How about this for a pair of awesome 5 window cruisers???
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Emmett Idaho cruise July 16

Attachment 776581 the 69 Chevelle in my signature

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Went to Emmett Idaho "Lost in the 50'S" cruise. IMO the best car event in Idaho.
I took daughters truck over in the morning and went to the show and swap meet , then headed home to cool off and return her truck so she could go to work at the Meridian Speedway circle track.
I returned around 4:30 PM for the street cruise. They close off the whole main street from one end of town to the other. Open to Pre-80 cars and trucks only. At least 5 bands were playing and lots of BBQ and street food vendors.. the food smelled wonderful!!!
Daughter came over as the attendance at the track was way low because everyone was at the cruise!! So she got off work early and still was able to attend.
Brought the 69 Chevelle to cruise in.. Had a little trouble starting in the HOT evening after cruising slow and with the ethanol fuel trying to vapor lock it every time you stop. We just watched the temp gauge and kept moving.
The streets and sidewalks really fill up with people as the evening cools off.
The lower picture was taken pretty early in the afternoon . It was standing room only later..


Found Valdez and Cokeb , Rbar and Imperial Kustom
Valdez cruised around with us most of the evening as his truck needed gas and he was enjoying looking around at the sights (girls) and not driving..........:lol:

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Next year.:metal: Any death traps show?

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sounds like a fun time!...reminds me a bit of Cruisin' the Coast down on the Mississippi gulf....btw, beautiful car

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Attachment 776606 At the park .. Had to be 700-800 cars entered

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The cruise was a little rough on the 64.
The truck had sat for several years before we bought it and really had a thick sludge problem in the oil and the motor oil is always really dirty.

As the summer heats up, now we are having lifter problems. I have 15/40 diesel oil in now and the lifters sometimes click until they pump up. I have adjusted them twice and they still randomly click. sometimes they dont click. It just comes and goes.

I poured ATF down the carb Sunday morning after the cruise and smoked out the front yard and tried to clean the top end , I poured Marvel Mystery oil in the gas tank and the oil and I am changing the oil this weekend back to Valvoline 10-30 racing oil, Which has the ZDDP additive.

I did install the new chrome valve cover... looks faster with the chrome:chevy: or maybe it is the Offenhauser !!!!

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Most of their club showed up... sorry i did not take a lot of pictures this time:whine:

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Looks nice and cool. The truck does look fast. Maybe try synthic oil it really thin. I use it. I heard it causes leaks but I don't have any. I haven't burned any oil ether. Maybe the guy was'nt lying when he said the engine was just rebuilt.;)

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Thanks,, I love driving the Chevelle!!! I left about 10:45PM and headed home..
The cool night air was awesome and I just went the extra, extra long way home.
I was enjoying all the smells of the country air , the alfalfa fields and all the stars and moon only seen from a convertible...

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Sounds like you had to much to drink.:lol::lol::lol:

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I was told back in the old days they ran 30 weight in the summer and 20 weight in the winter.. I am thinking the 15/40 may be a little thick and the hot temperature is still moving a little sludge around.. The marvel mystery oil should help clean it up..
I have been a little hesitant to use it until now , as not to disturb things too much and cause other problems.
But then I found a guy with a 283 at the swap meet. I am holding out for a 327, but the 283 is an option.:chevy:

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Sorry , I am an official of the Building Dept now with an office in City Hall, and proper conduct must be maintained at all times.:lol::lol:
I love this new job.. It is a perfect fit for me, but the regular hours are cramping my garage hours!!!!

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Looks like a great turnout for the cruise and the show. Nice Chevelle and the truck is looking good too. :thumbs:

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I just sold a running 283 for 150.:waah:

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Father in law sent this along from a friend of his....
Some pictures taken at Grand National Roadster show..
Un-believable !!!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/RMohler...41586574724738
I bet there are at least 400-500 pictures on this slideshow!!!
Lots of really beautiful cars and trucks were at this event.
Enjoy

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looks like a great turn out. :metal:

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Cool pics and love the Chevelle:metal:....

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Bubba could you post a picture of your voltage regulor? My batt went dead I put in a new alt and reg. I'm not sure about how the reg plugs in. It has a main 4 way plug but then i was looking under it and I see another single plug? When I gor hit it wreaked all that stuff so I don't know how it goes back together. I've been charging my batt. about once a week.:waah: