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Thanks, it's not bad for a quick rattle can job. It will buy me some time.

I forgot my camera today, believe it or not. I had to use my phone. Shannon and I made it to the car show. There were about 100 participants. County Line Baptist put the show on and did a very nice job. It was very well organized. I got a top 35 trophy. I'm happy with the award, but someone right behind me in about a 2005 Nissan Titan won also. It was nothing special. Their classes weren't the best. I don't know where I ranked in the 35 since they went numericaly by car numbers. I need to be thankful and not criticise the classes. Some people went away with nothing.

Congrats on the award. I dislike loosing to a store bought vehicle... At least you got to enjoy your truck now instead of having to sand,prime,curse repeat...
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coleyperformance

06-19-2012 10:51 PM

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Been follwing your build for a while now it is righteous!!!! Congrats at the show also, but I do have to ask what has became of the 55 ?

daverod

06-20-2012 03:37 PM

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Ya baby.:four: Drive it like you stole it.

flips72

06-22-2012 04:34 PM

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congrats alan, its good to see you enjoying your truck not just polishing it like some do:metal:

66ChevyMax

06-22-2012 05:49 PM

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:metal: :c2: :bann:

Alan's Classic

06-26-2012 12:04 AM

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Congrats Alan you deserved it
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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 5425904)

Congrats Alan, take what ever you can. :metal:

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Originally Posted by chevy_man5 (Post 5426584)

Congrats Alan!!! :metal:

The first of MANY, I am sure!!!

Thanks guys!!

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alan congrats on the car show! steering wheel looks great for a temp fix!! why were you parked next to fords and not over by the trucks like the blue one in the back ground??

Thanks!

They parked us as we came in and that's the way we ended up. Somebody has to help the fords on looks. :haha:

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Originally Posted by shortbed70 (Post 5428293)

Congrats on the award. I dislike loosing to a store bought vehicle... At least you got to enjoy your truck now instead of having to sand,prime,curse repeat...
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Thanks! It is disheartening to be classified with store bought trucks.

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Originally Posted by coleyperformance (Post 5443728)

Been follwing your build for a while now it is righteous!!!! Congrats at the show also, but I do have to ask what has became of the 55 ?

Thanks man! Glad your following along. I sold the 55 about a year ago.

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Originally Posted by daverod (Post 5445479)

Ya baby.:four: Drive it like you stole it.

:lol:

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Originally Posted by flips72 (Post 5449076)

congrats alan, its good to see you enjoying your truck not just polishing it like some do:metal:

Thanks Jeff, I am enjoying it. Still haven't done anything else to it.

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax (Post 5449190)

:metal: :c2: :bann:

:thumbs:

I went to a benefit car show this past Saturday for a teenager with brain cancer, there weren't many awards given out. I wasn't expecting one when I went, just wanted to support the cause. I plan on going to another this weekend depending on the weather.

Alan's Classic

07-21-2012 02:36 PM

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Nothing new to report, posting a pic for McMurphy

McMurphy

07-21-2012 09:55 PM

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Those are perfect Alan, many thanks !!!

lenguini

07-27-2012 01:53 AM

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Greetings Alan !Where did you get this serpentine system ? Is this a factory small block set up,,,? Just wondering as Im looking for a reasonable set up for my 283.

Thanks,
Ed.:ito:

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Down here you "make it when the gettin's good". :haha:

I hung the headlight mounting panel tonight and dropped 2 bolts in the bumper. The headlights work hi/low. I figured out I have 2 pins crossed in the speedo pod. When I dim the head lights the gauge lights lite up and the headlight indicator comes on when the lights are turned on. oops. :lol: Minor fix. The headlights are bright as heck.

I got an original bumper to fit, but this repop doesn't. It mainly has to do with the right rail where it was hit. A little work at the bolt should go right in.

The upper radiator hose tbe is powder coated and installed. Just need a couple more clamps. Shannon ordered me a billet radiator cap and tested it to make sure it fit.

If you notice next to the water neck is the temp sensor for the fan relay. I have to pick up ignition power. I really don't want to run a wire to the switch. I thought about tapping into the alt. if possible of the distributor ign feed. I could also come off of the choke. I can't fit another wire into the tubes along the valve covers. Ideas??

Alan's Classic

07-27-2012 07:06 AM

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It's off a 1989 S-10, I got it off eBay for about $150 if I remember correctly.
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gostranger

07-27-2012 08:32 AM

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Super nice build ! it. must. be nice. to. just have to clean and drive now. great job !!!
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Alan's Classic

08-01-2012 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gostranger (Post 5507857)

Super nice build ! it. must. be nice. to. just have to clean and drive now. great job !!!
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Thanks, it's close to being done. Still have some things to do. Took a break from it. I started planning the AC and have a list of stuff to do to call it complete.

My wife and daughters put together a story book for me to have at shows. Thanks y'all very much.

Strodder

08-01-2012 09:37 AM

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You should do a Scrap Book on the build. ;)

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...F8f1iwLMtICoAw

Alan's Classic

08-01-2012 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 5517026)

You should do a Scrap Book on the build. ;)

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...F8f1iwLMtICoAw

It's pretty much a scrap book. It's a timeline of pics from start to finish. The book is still a work in progress just like the truck. :lol:
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Strodder

08-01-2012 11:28 AM

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I have my SmugMug to document mine, and of corse here. :metal:

http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/1965...5712&k=wdFxXT7

Alan's Classic

08-01-2012 01:21 PM

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It's easier to have a photo book available than my laptop at shows. ;)
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my67chevytruck

08-01-2012 01:25 PM

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Very Nicely done Alan!! Well deserved trophy!

Strodder

08-01-2012 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 5517411)

It's easier to have a photo book available than my laptop at shows. ;)
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You have a point there.:smoke:
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Alan's Classic

08-04-2012 01:26 PM

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Very Nicely done Alan!! Well deserved trophy!

Thanks Heath.

A coworker had a 600 eldebrock that ran really good on a 350. I figured what the heck lets see what it does on mine. It might have been a little better as far as low end power, but not enough to matter. So, i will put the 750 back on and adjust on it. I'll recheck the timing and advance even tho I have checked it a dozen times.

This engine should just blow the tires off the truck. Very embarassing.

Specs: 383, TCI 350 with a 2400 stall, 3.42 posi.

Base timing 16*, mechanical 33* and vac adv all in at 2400 rpm and 52* total advance.

Ta2Don

08-05-2012 05:57 PM

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Two words on this Awesome build... Praise God!!!

Alan's Classic

08-06-2012 11:43 PM

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Two words on this Awesome build... Praise God!!!

I appreciate the comments!! All glory to Him.

I've been tuning here's a link to my post in the engine and drivetrain section.

Alan's Classic

08-08-2012 09:09 PM

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I can finally tell where I've been. :lol: Still tweaking.

Ta2Don

08-08-2012 10:45 PM

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Nice!!!

Dinos63

08-09-2012 12:34 AM

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lol very cool!

likaroc13

08-09-2012 12:55 AM

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sweet! glad you're making progress

chad64chevy

08-09-2012 12:30 PM

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alan did you have to gap the spark plugs @ 45 or did you leave them alone?? glad your getting the bugs worked out!

flips72

08-10-2012 02:08 PM

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laying drag in ga, dont get much sweeter than that. they do still call it laying drag down there dont they? thats what they called it in 1986 when they wrote the ticket anyway, boy those were the days:lol:

Strodder

08-11-2012 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 5529735)

I can finally tell where I've been. :lol: Still tweaking.

Are you marking your territory? :haha: :haha:

Alan's Classic

08-11-2012 11:35 PM

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Nice!!!

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lol very cool!

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sweet! glad you're making progress

Thanks guys X3

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alan did you have to gap the spark plugs @ 45 or did you leave them alone?? glad your getting the bugs worked out!

Replaced the plugs with the correct heat range R45TS, gapped to .045", bumped timing to 18* base and jetted the primaries up one step. Also adjusted the acclerator pump up a notch to get rid of the bog off idle.

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:haha: You are correct.

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Are you marking your territory? :haha: :haha:

;) I beat Shannon to it. Sorry neighbor. :lol:

We had our North Georgia Group "Chewin' the Fat" get together today. It's the longest journey for the truck so far, about 22 miles one way. The temp gauge likes to hang on the high side, but once i got home and put a lazer temp gauge on the radiator hoses one read 195 and the other was 160.

I did stop once and just punched the gas and she broke loose really easy. ;)

Wishing I did an overdrive tranny.

Thanks to those that showed up today. Meet some new faces as well as old and talked trucks. :metal:

Strodder

08-15-2012 09:46 AM

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Alan, I thought you would like this.

http://image.classictrucks.com/f/388...ring-wheel.jpg

Alan's Classic

08-15-2012 12:08 PM

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Thanks Dennis, that is the wheel I'm saving for.
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aggie91

08-15-2012 02:27 PM

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glad to see that you are making head ways on your power...Man that steering wheel is NICE! That will look perfect in your ride.

198plus

08-15-2012 10:32 PM

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Alan I've come to a conclusion, after searching your thread for the last hour looking for a how to pic..........You need to put together a index for your build, I know you have plenty of time on your hands :lol: since your truck is finished. ;)

Strodder

08-16-2012 08:59 AM

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:dohh::but::hmm::haha::haha::haha::haha:

flips72

08-16-2012 04:40 PM

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i believe strodder did find the perfect steering wheel, man that thing is nice:metal:

Alan's Classic

08-17-2012 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 5540443)

glad to see that you are making head ways on your power...Man that steering wheel is NICE! That will look perfect in your ride.

Thanks, it's been a slow go lately. I've had my eye on the steering wheel for a while. Waiting on the funds.

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It's on my to-do list, when I get around to it. :lol:

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i believe strodder did find the perfect steering wheel, man that thing is nice:metal:

:agree:

Alan's Classic

08-26-2012 09:07 AM

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Went to another show yesterday. There were 153 registered. The last show I got top 35 and this show I got top 25. I guess one could say that I'm moving up. :lol: Also posted some other trucks at the show.

Alan's Classic

08-26-2012 09:09 AM

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4dranch

08-26-2012 11:05 AM

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congrats Alan, and thanks for sharing the pictures

Ta2Don

08-26-2012 11:12 AM

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Congrats!!!