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Dang brotha! That drive shaft IS gonna glow! lol Good job! :metal:

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Looking good Don not long now and you'll be putting the cab on . Has Jojo got his paw on the door to steady himself because of you driving too fast

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Forge ahead Don!
All is looking great so far!
Everyday you are getting closer to the finish-line, just don't lose sight!

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Yes he is…;) 5 Months and closing fast...:uhmk:

Thanx Brotha...:chevy:

:metal:

We had just stopped at the studio, and he was probably thinking… "Why are we stopping?":lol:

Getting excited and focused on that finish line...:metal:

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Today I forged ahead a bit...:mm: the term forged stolen from Modges… see previous post...:chevy:

I started out rebuilding the edelbrock carb I bought a while back…;)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7691/...9b4a5b1c_c.jpgIMG_2937 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7775/...bd1ab0a5_c.jpgIMG_2938 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8719/...fa8afcaa_c.jpgIMG_2939 by ta2don, on Flickr

Float levels re-adjusted…they were way off...:ito:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7759/...1b0fe339_c.jpgIMG_2940 by ta2don, on Flickr
Bowls needed serious cleaning...:eek:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8719/...8c004952_c.jpgIMG_2941 by ta2don, on Flickr

All cleaned up and mounted, along with new dipstick doing it's best to photobomb...:haha::crazy:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8884/...141ec7da_c.jpgIMG_2949 by ta2don, on Flickr

The last pic today is the front of the engine… again… this time the P/S pulley is painted and I am now on the hunt for a high pressure hose that will tie the older fitting on the box to the newer style fitting on the new style pump...:confused:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7747/...36faaa70_c.jpgIMG_2950 by ta2don, on Flickr

The Alternator will re-appear tomorrow and before I bow out, I must say THANK YOU!!! to Markb01… In the process of slapping all the engine stuff together I started researching my options for a fuel pump… After reading a few threads, I decided to PM Mark and get his opinion since I'd read his thread through his fun involving fuel delivery systems…;) He graciously responded very quickly and endured more questions and provided links to the products (Pre-pump fitter, Pump, and Relay) he recommended… I thanked him and immediately ordered said parts...:uhmk:
The plan is to fire the engine the day or so after Mother's Day!!!:bann:

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Rock on brother!!!!! Looking good

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X2! Rock on brotha! :metal:

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Thanx Guyz!!!:mm:

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Another beautiful day and more truck time put in...:metal:

I started the day with a trip into town to pick up my alternator and get a Hybrid P/S Hose made… My P/S pump is a newer one with the o-ring fitting, and the P/S box is the older style Flare fitting… So after getting a hose made, here it is…
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7676/...77986f18_c.jpgIMG_2957 by ta2don, on Flickr

I then painted the connecting pieces on my Custom Emblems the coming body color to get the separation needed…;)
Here are 2 shots of the emblems…
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8752/...ffba1314_c.jpgIMG_2963 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7741/...b3c10530_c.jpgIMG_2967 by ta2don, on Flickr

I then mounted the Alternator and decided to clean up the casing…
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8821/...41b2bdfc_c.jpgIMG_2974 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7778/...f0e6cf44_c.jpgIMG_2975 by ta2don, on Flickr

Then I painted the fan blades… the mounted it...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7693/...8d69c307_c.jpgIMG_2977 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8685/...62ece0eb_c.jpgIMG_2980 by ta2don, on Flickr

In the midst of the cleaning, the starter and solenoid was cleaned, checked and painted
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7720/...17d01ea7_c.jpgIMG_2981 by ta2don, on Flickr

Lastly, I cleaned up the Front Upper Shock Mounts, and installed all 4 shocks…
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8749/...6e8967a8_c.jpgIMG_2983 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7779/...7a78450b_c.jpgIMG_2984 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8754/...331dacf8_c.jpgIMG_2986 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7735/...9dc01648_c.jpgIMG_2987 by ta2don, on Flickr

Next Weekend, the Fuel Tank, Pump will be installed, and the get the Motor Fired up...:uhmk::mm::chevy:

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Looking good dude.

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Thanks Rusty!!!

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Next Weekend, the Fuel Tank, Pump will be installed, and the get the Motor Fired up...:uhmk::mm::chevy:[/QUOTE]

Well done Don you will need to post a video clip of the motor running next week

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Looking good, love the blue "details". I don't know about anyone else but seeing others make progess "inspires" me to keep going with my own build :metal:

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Looking good brotha! :metal:

Be sure to post some videos on that thing running! :mm:

Excited for this coming week end. :chevy:

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Well done Don you will need to post a video clip of the motor running next week[/QUOTE]

Thanx mate...That's the plan… :mm:

Seeing other's keeps me inspired as well...:uhmk: I also have Clem's Get-together, that Rian and Martin are planning as part as their holiday, to keep me focused...;)

Thanx Brotha!!! Video for sure...:chevy:

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good luck with the engine bro... always an exciting time.

progress is looking good...

sorry we can't make the anniversary but you guys have a great time. we will make it to your place soon, just got a conflict this weekend.

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Totally like seeing the progress and look forward to a vid of the start up.:metal:

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No Worries Brother!!! Thanks for looking in...:mm:

Thanx for checking in Brother!!! I'm on a roll and looking forward to the start up as well...:metal:

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:bann: Fuel Pump & Pre Filter arrived today...:bann:
Thanks again Markeb01 for the advice on pump and filter...:mm:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7658/...d80d8141_c.jpgIMG_3051 by ta2don, on Flickr

I also found a high hump cover locally & free thanks to a post on a FB group… Picking it up this weekend… Picking it up just in case the NV3500 doesn't fit the low hump… The guy already moved the cab so the firewall piece is gone… Fabrication time if needed...;)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7736/...397e18a8_c.jpgIMG_3002 by ta2don, on Flickr

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Awesome brotha! Check out my build thread. :metal:

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Fingers crossed it's all easy fit though Don.

Sorry I did not call, fell asleep. :lol:

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Get to Work! :lol : Thanx Brotha! :metal:

No worries mate! :mm:

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Today was our 20th Anniversary Shindig! :metal:
Here are some pics…

Ready to Grill...:mm: And the wagon supplied the Tunes...;)
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7748/1...9ee1a541_c.jpgDSC_0003 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

A '32 F*&% Fiberglass Body with an Isuzu 4cyl Diesel… Different :crazy:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8836/1...53432b9b_c.jpgDSC_0006 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

'41 Chevy and a '60 El Camino...:chevy:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7662/1...700613f3_c.jpgDSC_0007 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

'68 Chevy purchased originally by the owner's Grandfather...:thumbs:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7682/1...274bb64d_c.jpgDSC_0009 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Everybody loves a Rat… even if it has F&%# on the front...:roll eyes:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7690/1...4e820f56_c.jpgDSC_0011 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

'68 Chevy II Nova, belongs to my neighbor, a disabled Vet...:chevy::flag:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8750/1...41df7884_c.jpgDSC_0016 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Judy, the winner of the Donz Choice Trophy, and her '41 Chevy...:metal:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7782/1...7af1a700_c.jpgIMG_3061 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

A late arrival… :chevy:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8731/1...c07bb208_c.jpgIMG_3063 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

'70 Nova… :chevy:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7797/1...5aed5776_c.jpgIMG_3069 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

A '56 Bug with a unique trailer, and a cool License Plate…:D
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8699/1...259c7613_c.jpgIMG_3068 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8697/1...a018e948_z.jpgIMG_3070 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5343/1...46b43414_z.jpgIMG_3067 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Finally… JoJo after a long hard day celebrating...:haha:
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5325/1...4865a496cd.jpgIMG_3071 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Happy Mother's Day to all the Momz out there who put up with their Sons and or Husbands obsession with these trucks...:ennyd::two:

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Well done.


Kerry Disasterbus may have had one of those trailers, but I could be mistaken.

JoJo looks dog tired.

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That looks like a "Grand day out" great mix of cars and trucks, love the diesel 32 F**d............only in the US:flag:

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In this day and age religion is often frowned upon, but I have met some of the most amazing people from various religions over time.
From Buddhists to Sikhs, through Muslims and Christians and everything inbetween, there are many good people out there and if you do not allow yourself to be swayed by petulant religious opinion, the world is an awesome place with the odd idiot inbetween trying to make it rubbish for others.

I have had these crucifixes running around in my head for a long time.

Today at the one bootfair, I bought a handful of carpenters nails for 50p though the seller had agreed to 20p, I did not have the heart to take the change.

Came home and welded these up for my friend Ta2Don in Arkansas to stick in his Tattoo shop. (Or on the back of his RatRod)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0mszb28s.jpg

A little bit of prep, some quick mig welding and we have three crosses.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa7rbrevp.jpg


Followed by some finishing off on the linisher in the woodwork shed, mounted on a bit of old fence post I still have not figured out what to do with.......

For those of the Christian faith, the story should be fairly apparent.

Job done.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psr3ghb9nt.jpg

Will get these to Don when we go over on this Road trip in October http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653025

Definitely looking forward to it.

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I certainly did :lol:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...trailer002.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...trailer008.jpg

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My wife has had a crucifix for decades that was made out of horse shoe nails. Nice to have something unusual and home made that was put together for a specific person:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/661/LIoJJc.jpg

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Congrats. on 20 years in bidness.

Cool cars and trucks too. Looks like a great turn out.

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Congrats bro! :metal: Looks like a good day! :chevy:

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Cool show. I should have been there. But maybe one day with my heap....lol. Like the crosses. Very nice.

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a great day... and Judy would have been my pick also.
poor ol' jojo entertaining can be such hard work...
dig the crosses grizz63 made. congrats on the anniversary bro.

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Thanx Mate!!! JoJo paid the price, he is sore and gingerly walking as he was running on the pavement and chasing items thrown for him until his pads are tender...:(

The owner claimed he used that engine for fuel economy...:confused: At least he doesn't see the prices you blokes see in the UK...:mm:

You continually amaze me… Thanx Mate!:metal:

Cool trailer...:cool:

Thanks for looking in Mark, That is some nice jewelry...;)

Thanx Brother Vince!!! :chevy:

Thanks Brotha!!! :metal:

Thanks...:uhmk:

Thanks Brother, will call ya soon…

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Prepping to fire the 350 tomorrow...:bann:
Hooked up an oil gauge and fashioned a tool to prime the Oil Pump...:uhmk:

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7777/1...d9c32025_c.jpgIMG_3127 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7715/1...ef93779e_z.jpgIMG_3131 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

After a few revolutions of the drill powered tool..;)
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7733/1...f73ed063_z.jpgIMG_3130 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

We have a Heartbeat!!! :metal::metal::metal:

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Congratulations on the successful show. Looks like it was a big hit. And progress on th:metal:e truck:metal: SWEET!!!

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Awesome brotha! :metal::metal::metal: Need a video! :chevy:

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Been following along behind the scenes Don. Cool git-down at your shop! The winner was the winner for sure. The '68 and the late arrival were awesome, two-door Novas are just plain killer but at different level and Beetles are a cool of their very own. Shoulda drug the rat down and mocked it up! Throw a Don'z logo on the door?

To be honest, I've only sub'd your thread like a year ago or so and haven't line-by-line read it through but I think I get the jist. It's going to be a cool truck man! I like your old wheels and tires better though. Sandblast and clear, new white-letter 50's?? Just sayin ;)

I'm no professional or self proclaimed expert but I've fired up a bunch of Chevy's from scratch. Learned some lessons the hard way too. If you have any drama getting this thing rocking be sure and post it up here. I'm on every single day and I'd love to be able to help.

The first motor my Boy put together, he primed it the same way. Just didn't have the gauge hooked up and shot oil into his mouth. He's a spitter.

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Thanx Brother!!!

Thanx Brotha!!! Bit of a hiccup concerning the start-up… :waah: More to follow…

Thanx Brother!!! Was gonna drag the Rat along, but my only trailer available was full so that was a no-go...:thud:
re: Wheels… I really would love some old school Cragar SS but, due to the lowering blocks, the U-Bolts would hit before those white 15's in the event of a flat tire...:ack: May look for some newer 5 spoke style wheels in the future, but the budget part has me trading and such...:mm:

I will hit you up once I get a chance to spin her to life… had a hiccup today that stalled the start… more to come...:waah:

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Well, the plan was to fire the engine today… The plan WAS...:waah:

Due to the unavailability, locally, of a lower radiator hose along with the shenanigans for some furry creature...:dohh:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7698/1...80acc3ca_z.jpgDSC_0001 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Needless to say, the intake had to be removed and a handful of little acorns removed...:banghead:

Will update again once the lower hose materializes…;)

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Once I re-installed the intake, I installed the Dizzy and Temporarily mounted the Fuel pump… Getting ready…:rolleyes:
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5458/1...3ae92559_z.jpgDSC_0007 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8793/1...b118ed27_z.jpgDSC_0008 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Video of the start-up planned...:mm: