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chewychevy67 06-04-2020 07:41 PM

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The break in will once again be delayed as my amp for my transistor ignition is not working properly. Have to order a new circuit board.

chewychevy67 06-05-2020 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine (Post 8750190)
Been off for a bit...nice to come back to lots of cool updates. And this is hands down the coolest build. Here's to a smooth break-in! Looks great.

Thanks for the kind words. Now what are you doing typing? Your hands should be on your steering wheel .... Lol.

chewychevy67 06-05-2020 07:17 PM

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I ordered a newer style ignition board that wasn't available when I had this set up restored. Should be better than a 50 year old original. New vs old...

chewychevy67 06-08-2020 09:43 PM

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So I got my radiator mount started. Can't use a shroud so with my fan and a pusher fan on the other side of the rad I hope this is enough cooling

Wide Open 06-09-2020 09:33 AM

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Since it’s not moving the truck or doing a dump pull I wouldn’t think you’d have any issues overheating with your setup.
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IronCanine 06-09-2020 09:42 AM

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Crank it up! Let's do this.

chewychevy67 06-09-2020 09:54 PM

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Crank it up! Let's do this.

I have to wait for my new circuit board. I wish I could right now. Hope it gets here soon but the tracking says shipping will be delayed due to the pandemic 😭. Original clamps on everything!

chewychevy67 06-19-2020 08:44 PM

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Being that I fabricated the timing tab to look original I needed to verify it was correct so I used a piston stop and checked it for tdc. Here's the results. I did pretty good.

cornerstone 06-19-2020 09:55 PM

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That's the strangest spark plug I've ever seen...;)

All kidding aside, you've come up with a pretty neat way to accurately find TDC.

TA_C10 06-21-2020 12:48 PM

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I dunno man, looks a little retarded to me ;)

chewychevy67 06-21-2020 05:53 PM

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My engine builder said if I ran it on the stand that my warranty was over. He said it needs to be run in on a drive in a vehicle so I took it off and here it is in its final resting place!

chewychevy67 06-22-2020 12:36 AM

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Few More from today. So happy this is done. Was a great fathers day. Hope everyone had a good one. Now on to the bodywork. Not my favorite but we'll get it done.

cornerstone 06-22-2020 12:47 AM

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I think the bottom of your transmission pan is cleaner than the dish I had dinner on... ;)

You've built in so many cool features to really make this a fantastic daily driver, dare I say even to be used as a truck! Is it gonna be hard on you when you drive down a muddy road, knowing how much work it will be to maintain the level of cleanliness you have now?

chewychevy67 06-22-2020 12:53 AM

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It won't be driven on any muddy roads in it future but it will be driven. I don't believe in buying a vehicle to have it sit in the shop. I hope that I could drive it for half as many hours as I've worked on it once completed.

chewychevy67 06-23-2020 04:37 PM

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Found an awesome bracket from a Ford that fits the gear vendor speed sensor perfectly. Now I need to get a custom metal speedometer cable made for it. Added a few things to the engine to make sure all the belts line up as well.

IronCanine 06-30-2020 09:13 PM

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'Awesome'? 'Ford'? My good sir, I must protest.

chewychevy67 06-30-2020 09:55 PM

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Yeah I know. But ford used the exact same speed sensors in 1969-73 for their cruise control as gear vendors does so the bracket was taylor made for that sensor and looks completely like it should be there. I know it's still a Ford part. At least it doesn't have a fomoco part number stamped into it. I would have had to fill it over.

IronCanine 06-30-2020 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67 (Post 8766842)
Yeah I know. But ford used the exact same speed sensors in 1969-73 for their cruise control as gear vendors does so the bracket was taylor made for that sensor and looks completely like it should be there. I know it's still a Ford part. At least it doesn't have a fomoco part number stamped into it. I would have had to fill it over.

You may save your rationalizations. A straw fits perfectly in my nose, but as a method for drinking, it leaves much to be desired. You have gone too far this time my friend. This is MADNESS!!!! MADNESS I SAY!!!!:m6:

Wide Open 06-30-2020 10:23 PM

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You may save your rationalizations. A straw fits perfectly in my nose, but as a method for drinking, it leaves much to be desired. You have gone too far this time my friend. This is MADNESS!!!! MADNESS I SAY!!!!:m6:

:haha:

chewychevy67 07-03-2020 09:56 PM

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If there's one thing I hate it's having metric bolts on my 67. My new ac compressor came with metric threads for the front bolts. I tapped them to sae threads. I'll be putting the original style decal on to cover these when it's completed.

chewychevy67 07-17-2020 01:23 PM

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Got my new engine drive belts. They are just as the originals were cloth wrapped and stamped with the gm part numbers.

IronCanine 07-17-2020 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67 (Post 8768483)
If there's one thing I hate it's having metric bolts on my 67. My new ac compressor came with metric threads for the front bolts. I tapped them to sae threads. I'll be putting the original style decal on to cover these when it's completed.

Now that's what I'm talking about! Looking good.

chewychevy67 07-17-2020 03:50 PM

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Now that's what I'm talking about! Looking good.

I didn't even know these existed till you posted them on your build. It's a nice touch for a fresh engine

chewychevy67 07-21-2020 02:00 PM

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Although I love my original hub caps and radial tire look (which I'll never sell) I purchased a set of these with the blank small 67 center caps. I'm going to have my cnc guy make me a gmc center to mount in the smooth part of the center cap. They do make the tall centers now with the words " general motors corporation" but I'm not sure I like the tall cap look. Just don't want a bowtie on my gmc

Kronald_70GMC 07-21-2020 02:34 PM

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That will look pretty awesome!

chewychevy67 08-27-2020 06:37 PM

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Got me some Nos rockers locally!

IronCanine 09-01-2020 05:56 PM

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Dyn-o-mite!

chewychevy67 09-03-2020 05:59 PM

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It's goona be slow for a bit here now. Petty much all that's left is the metal and paint but nuke1 closed up shop so I'm looking for a new "quality" shop to do the work. I don't want to waste all my Nos pieces on an amateur again.

chewychevy67 09-15-2020 08:22 PM

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I picked up one last option to put on the 67 before metal work starts. It is the hd air cleaner. It requires I change my air cleaner. I may try to adapt the snorkel into my existing one but we'll see. I'm just missing the hose that goes from the air cleaner to the pre-cleaner if anyone has one to sell. Also picked up a gm tissue/litter container. I'll be matching it to the interior color.

chewychevy67 09-25-2020 07:29 PM

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I got the pre cleaner yesterday. It has a flap in the inlet that is operated by a spring. When not moving it must suck air from the engine bay and when your driving the air forces the door with the spring down and closes off the air inlet to the engine bay. I wonder if I could get this decal off without ruining it?

TA_C10 09-25-2020 11:16 PM

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Heat to the backside and then a razorblade underneath. I've removed stickers like that. Takes a while. Something else that can help if the sticker isn't paper, is goo-gone. That stuff under the sticker will take the sticky off like butter.

chewychevy67 09-26-2020 03:17 AM

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Ok I will try that possibly on a decal on another cleaner first. Have you successfully reused one after removing it?

TA_C10 09-28-2020 10:08 AM

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Yes if it's not paper ;)

You can use the same glue for headliner to make it stick and not be permanent. Or if it goes somewhere where it will get wet, make sure to use something water resistant.

IronCanine 09-28-2020 11:31 AM

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Not that I really want to get another decal project going, but I'm happy to help if it doesn't come off cleanly. You know I like this project.

Take careful measurements before you attempt removal...that's always helpful. If there is not a good reproduction version currently available, it shouldn't be a particularly difficult one to do (if you want).

chewychevy67 09-28-2020 06:43 PM

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If I can't get it off I would like to have another made. I will take good measurements just in case. Probably do it on the weekend coming up

IronCanine 09-28-2020 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67 (Post 8815148)
If I can't get it off I would like to have another made. I will take good measurements just in case. Probably do it on the weekend coming up

I've got your back. Even if it tears, take your time and get as much as you can in the best condition possible. Even pieces make it easier to remake.

EDIT: After a quick internet search I found a lot of these decals, just no 6420553s.

chewychevy67 09-28-2020 08:42 PM

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Yeah I couldn't find the correct part number either
I'll keep you posted if this comes off clean or not

chewychevy67 10-01-2020 08:53 PM

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Got it off unharmed!

IronCanine 10-01-2020 08:55 PM

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You're a surgeon. Well done.

chewychevy67 10-17-2020 06:31 PM

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Well it's all about the details around here. I finally found the correct cast iron pulley for the 67 air injection. I've seen 2 factory smog 327 trucks and they both had the cast iron pulley. Last pic is the only photo I have of an original still on a truck.


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