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I'm right there with you guys. I told my wife that maybe the next truck would be a stock resto. But I can't stand the thought of stock and plain. :lol: Keep at it Rob. Those small things that don't look like much are the keys to getting the final touches in order. Too bad there are always so many to do.

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I didn't even want to go there on the $$$$ :mm: :lol:

I hear you! I have a notebook that I use to keep track of what I have to do on the suburban, but every time I cross off 1 thing, I usually add 2 or 3 more things to it.....:waah::lol:

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That's funny... sounds exactly like what happens to me. Especially with this LS swap. I just bought an e-level upgrade for my air management... "might as well while the truck's apart" :lol:

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Oooooh, the "might as wells"... Dangerous thoughts

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That's been my biggest problem with my 72. I can't leave it alone and finish it. I always seem to want to add this or that, and that and this. :lol:

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:lol:, I'm glad you didn't start taking the motor apart, that's a big can of worms....:D.

SO TRUE!!!:metal::metal:

Yeah, I'm trying to make sure I include all the stuff that the first time so everything looks somewhat integrated. I hate having stuff look like an afterthought....:).

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Well last night, me and the wife tackled one of the tasks I hate the most when it comes to building these trucks, bleeding the brakes........:waah::me2::drama:. It seems like every time we do this evolution it is always painful.

Well this time I attacked the task a little differently. I double check all my line connections first, I used this little brake bleeding vacuum tool at Harbor freight, and I said a small prayer, :lol:. 3 pints of DOT3 brake fluid, 2 small leaks at the front calipers, and 60 minutes later - it appears I have a good solid pedal and no drips!!! :metal: :metal: :metal:

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60 minutes.. A new land speed record! :metal::metal:

I have to agree, something that seems so easy is often not..

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Nice, glad that went well. Damn these trucks look good with the roof racks. I've always liked the look of nice and clean and smooth with no moldings, roof racks or emblems, but these trucks change the way I have thought about things in the past. I wish I could get my hands on a nice original roof rack. Any more up close pics of the rack itself? I have a friend who has a CNC table and has been cutting a good amount of custom metal pieces lately, maybe he can remake it?

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That's a great feeling. The worst feeling is when you keep finding leaks during that process. Been there.

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Aint that the truth!!

Thanks, I love the original look of these old trucks, but I enjoy the function and performance of modern cars! If you look through the thread, I have some really good pictures of the roof rack.

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Finally lit it off this weekend.......:smoke:

Check out my instagram video:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL4kC6IBQpa/

Or Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/robert.hart...7515949615249/


The tune still needs a LOT of WORK (I don't think the injector data is correct, :waah:), but at least it runs....:metal:.

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I saw that, Congrats! I know this is a super important milestone, gonna be killer..:metal:

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congrats Rob! :metal:

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She sounds healthy!

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Thanks guys! Was really happy that it went as smoothly as it did. I need to get the exhaust on it next and then I can start tuning the motor and transmission. Here's a few pictures of it backed out of the garage yesterday.

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Sounds awesome Rob :metal:

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So killer! Saw the clip of it running on IG. Really healthy sounding!

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Thanks guys! Still working on the tune and I need to replace the Corvette fuel pressure regulator. It's only putting out 50 psi and should be between 58-62. At least its running well enough to move it out of my shop so I can insulate and sheetrock the inside. Pics all aired out.

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Look great Rob. Did you have to do any modifications to the rear floor to be able to get the truck that low in the rear?

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Just a bolt in C-notch.

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Looking really good! Just throw on the front clip and go cruising.....

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Superburb is looking good!

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I wish I was that close....:).

Thanks!

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Got some really good pub for the ChubTubz! Radmoco got his truck in StreetTrucks and gave them some good props!

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Very nice on getting it running, it sounds great! Nice on the publicity too! Man, seeing these burbs slammed sure makes me want to repo a burb I have and build a slammed one!

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Thanks Diesel!