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TJ's Chevy 04-27-2015 11:21 AM
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Got the Weber 32/36 on and the new HEI in place. Used a small block wire kit because I couldn't beat the price. Dressed it best I could. 6 cyl HEI wires would have cost almost as much as the dizzy. Truck drives like a dream. No misses, hesitations, accelerates so smooth now. Still rowing the crap out of the gears going up hill though. I wouldn't call it a power gain as much as I would an improvement in drive-ability. I was getting mid to low 16's for mpg prior to this. Anxious to see the difference at next fill up.
Looks like you used the same Speedmaster HEI I did? lol You should notice a bit better mileage to. Webers are also more known for smoother performance when tuned right. That's funny...I got a good set of HEI wires specifically for a 6 cylinder all cut and crimped from Napa for $25 bucks.

pimpston65 04-27-2015 11:31 AM
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got a 2way radio from a member in switzerland!!! anyone every seen one of these???

62 Barnfind 04-27-2015 11:42 AM
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Attended two cruise in this weekend. I was the only 60s c10 to attend both and received a lot of attention.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps5mkejhj4.jpg

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pimpston65 04-27-2015 02:39 PM
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mocked up the front end, this came from 4 different trucks!!!

1963c-10 04-27-2015 04:22 PM
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mocked up the front end, this came from 4 different trucks!!!
project hybrid. Same boat here. Grill support and radiator support are 61, 1 inner fender is a 61, one is a 63, hood is a 64, spare tire fender was off a late 55, tailgate is off a 62.........everything else is original.

curvedglass 04-27-2015 05:23 PM
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Looks like you used the same Speedmaster HEI I did? lol You should notice a bit better mileage to. Webers are also more known for smoother performance when tuned right. That's funny...I got a good set of HEI wires specifically for a 6 cylinder all cut and crimped from Napa for $25 bucks.
I followed a link from someone (could have been you) on this site to skip white ebay store. just under $70 delivered. I was looking on the web that day for the Accel wires. never thought to go generic. Oh well. these were also just $25. Still trying to get the weber dialed in. I go out on my lunch hour and tinker in the parking garage at my work. Last week a buddy and I were diagnosing the lifter noise in my 89 Buick Wagon with the 78 Trans-Am 6.6. Security came out and wanted to know what the hell we were up to. (smokey burnouts)

Evoracer 04-27-2015 05:43 PM
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Cleaning...

pimpston65 04-27-2015 05:43 PM
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project hybrid. Same boat here. Grill support and radiator support are 61, 1 inner fender is a 61, one is a 63, hood is a 64, spare tire fender was off a late 55, tailgate is off a 62.........everything else is original.
im picking up a mint condition hood friday, so that makes 5 donors to make one frankenstine truck!!! no wait 6. the clam shells came from yet another!!!

Lugnutz65 04-27-2015 05:47 PM
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im picking up a mint condition hood friday, so that makes 5 donors to make one frankenstine truck!!! no wait 6. the clam shells come another!!!
Please show us this hood. I LOVE hoods! I own 3 myself.

OldChevy61 04-27-2015 06:59 PM
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Got all the old rotten wood out the bed, got the bed bolts cut and bed ready to set off the frame.

pimpston65 04-28-2015 12:16 PM
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3 way resto. air cleaner,booster, a/c bracket!!!

cru_zn_29 04-28-2015 01:04 PM
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Is that primer overspray I see on that wood floor? That's looking good. Progress that's what counts.

pimpston65 04-28-2015 01:22 PM
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Is that primer overspray I see on that wood floor? That's looking good. Progress that's what counts.
oops!!! is my overspray showing? check out my semi gloss!!!

pimpston65 04-28-2015 01:25 PM
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hope this is correct enough!!!

TJ's Chevy 04-28-2015 02:35 PM
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Good work Pimpstons. :metal: And yes your over spray is showing. ;) :lol:

Got my suspension parts in today from classic parts. Pictures in by build thread. :bann:

pimpston65 04-28-2015 03:08 PM
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Good work Pimpstons. :metal: And yes your over spray is showing. ;) :lol:

Got my suspension parts in today from classic parts. Pictures in by build thread. :bann:
im a ck it out, gotta catch those Zzzz's they keep running from me, not today!!!

cru_zn_29 04-28-2015 09:15 PM
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It is correct from where iam standing. I was wondering about your ZZZzzz it seems your on line all hours of the day.

TJ's Chevy 04-28-2015 09:17 PM
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It is correct from where iam standing. I was wondering about your ZZZzzz it seems your on line all hours of the day.
Nah, he just makes us think he is by never logging out. lol! ;)

pimpston65 04-28-2015 09:17 PM
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It is correct from where iam standing. I was wondering about your ZZZzzz it seems your on line all hours of the day.
all i would like is about 4hrs between 1pm to 5pm most days and im good!!!

pimpston65 04-29-2015 10:05 AM
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so only 3 more days to work on the burban, cuz the whole month of may i will be finishing my 65 P/U build. so today i clear'd the cast iron parts to retain the natural finish...that and heat temp blacked the exhaust washers.

Lugnutz65 04-29-2015 10:30 AM
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so only 3 more days to work on the burban, cuz the whole month of may i will be finishing my 65 P/U build. so today i clear'd the cast iron parts to retain the natural finish...that and heat temp blacked the exhaust washers.
Lots of attention to detail. I used a product called Calyx on my manifold parts. It's a cream that is designed for manifolds. Needs touch up every now and then but won't peel or flake off cause it's not a paint. Your parts look great. Keep up the good work and progress.

pimpston65 04-29-2015 10:37 AM
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Lots of attention to detail. I used a product called Calyx on my manifold parts. It's a cream that is designed for manifolds. Needs touch up every now and then but won't peel or flake off cause it's not a paint. Your parts look great. Keep up the good work and progress.
i remember u telling me of that product, but i already cleared the other cast parts, so i was like i only have these 3 parts left. the z-bar swivel and other clutch linkage i will have yellow zinc plated so im good for now!!! maybe i will use it in a few yrs when the clear fails...

pimpston65 04-29-2015 11:58 AM
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so i rushed with high build primer and jacked my aircleaner

1963c-10 04-29-2015 12:04 PM
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so i rushed with high build primer and jacked my aircleaner
gotta let it flash.....arg.

revjames 04-29-2015 12:05 PM
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gotta let it flash.....arg.
What exactly is flash? Every time I look it up I get the flash point not what your meaning?


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