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Jcox68rt

04-22-2015 03:55 AM

Re: My 63 Project

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Originally Posted by ZouchaR (Post 6864074)

Gas tank back in for the last time. Wasn't sure about the red color, but I like it.

So what is that tank out of? Or is it an aftermarket tank? Thanks! Your build I looking killer!

ZouchaR

04-22-2015 11:11 AM

Re: My 63 Project

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Originally Posted by Jcox68rt (Post 7143487)

So what is that tank out of? Or is it an aftermarket tank? Thanks! Your build I looking killer!

The tank is out of a blazer... I got it new from Brothers Trucks in Corona California. But there are several companies that make that same tank.

ZouchaR

04-24-2015 10:16 PM

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ZouchaR

04-26-2015 04:04 PM

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After going through three sets of headers, including a set of shortie headers, I think my best bet is going to be "Ram Horn" manifolds.

And here they are.
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ZouchaR

04-26-2015 04:06 PM

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And the drivers side. I may have to make some minor adjustments to the frame and/or the motor mount on this side.
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ZouchaR

06-03-2015 07:46 PM

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Pulled the valve cover off to set TDC.... And look, it's a roller motor!!!

ZouchaR

06-03-2015 07:48 PM

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Little bit of ignition wire management....

ZouchaR

06-03-2015 07:48 PM

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And a view of both sides.

ZouchaR

06-06-2015 11:58 PM

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This has been another of those nagging concerns. How to repair the radio cut out and also to mount the air conditioner control cleanly.

As you can see, someone butchered the radio cut out.

ZouchaR

06-06-2015 11:59 PM

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Started off by cutting out all of it.

ZouchaR

06-06-2015 11:59 PM

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Then a patch.

ZouchaR

06-07-2015 12:00 AM

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Little bit of welding.

ZouchaR

06-07-2015 12:01 AM

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Grind er down... Little bit of filler.

ZouchaR

06-07-2015 12:06 AM

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Next, Some high build primer and some paint.

I have to say, I am very pleased by this.

ZouchaR

06-07-2015 12:06 AM

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Little wider shot.

TJ's Chevy

06-07-2015 12:13 AM

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Just received come 6 emails from your build! Had to come check things out! lol Nice work! :chevy:

ZouchaR

06-10-2015 09:56 PM

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And this is what the new dash looks like. I will probably add a couple of round air conditioner vents.

ZouchaR

06-10-2015 09:59 PM

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Power steering hoses, Done!!

ZouchaR

07-04-2015 06:16 PM

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Carpet in.

ZouchaR

07-04-2015 06:18 PM

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The kids picked out this steering wheel for Father's Day.

ZouchaR

07-04-2015 06:19 PM

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Door thresholds in.

What is the best way to secure the door rubber trim in?? Glue?? Double sided tape???

ZouchaR

07-04-2015 06:20 PM

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Little bit o bling!!!

ZouchaR

07-14-2015 09:40 PM

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Custom drive shaft made and installed.

ZouchaR

07-14-2015 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZouchaR (Post 6551783)

Now the bottom side, stock has more clearance for the driveline. About 2 inches.

So, I pulled the entire crossmember, first to pull out that angle iron that the PO welded in. And since I now have it out, I can bolt it back in, upside down if you will. This will give me more driveline clearance on the top side of the crossmember. And since I have dropped the rear end four inches, it should be better for driveline clearance. Make sense?? If it doesn't work out, I can flip it back over without much work.

So now that the drive shaft is installed, I think the decision to roll the cross member over makes even more sense.

ZouchaR

07-14-2015 09:51 PM

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E-Stopp installed. I tested it and it works very nice!!!

ZouchaR

07-19-2015 02:32 PM

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And here is the E-Stopp in Action.... Once it applies the parking brake, you can not move the truck!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoOGGFS51gA

ZouchaR

07-23-2015 12:43 PM

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Nothing new in this picture, I just liked the look with the light inside. Thought it was cool.

ZouchaR

07-23-2015 09:47 PM

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Windshield installed.

ZouchaR

07-23-2015 09:49 PM

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Back window.... Not so much so.
The gasket is too big for this original back window. So my glass guy is going to cut me a new, just a bit smaller, back window.

ZouchaR

08-24-2015 11:08 AM

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Got some pictures of the shroud.

ZouchaR

09-03-2015 12:38 AM

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Today is the day!!! We cranked the motor without gas to make sure we had oil pressure and to make sure the motor would turn over. Added some gas. And here is the results. This is the video of the very first attempt to start this motor.

ZouchaR

09-03-2015 01:27 AM

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Ok.. so let's try again to upload the first start video....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9oDF6myngE

ZouchaR

09-04-2015 09:10 PM

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I decided that the carb needed a rebuild since the motor would not rev quickly. And since this carb had been sitting for like the past five years or so. Here is my first go at a carb rebuild.

ZouchaR

09-04-2015 09:12 PM

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And the after. She fired right back. And idled down nicely. Have to some more tuning but she runs a ton better. And now the motor will rev!!

whitels1

09-05-2015 01:33 AM

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Bad ass build so far, nice attention to detail!

62jimmy

09-08-2015 02:10 PM

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Great Build! Just read the whole thing! How much clearance do you have on the bottom side of the driveshaft with the flipped crossmember?

ZouchaR

09-08-2015 02:23 PM

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Great Build! Just read the whole thing! How much clearance do you have on the bottom side of the driveshaft with the flipped crossmember?

That was a dang good question. And I didn't know. So I went out and took a picture.

Looks to be about an inch and a half.

62jimmy

09-08-2015 11:37 PM

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Cool, thanks for the picture, I am planning a 4" drop on my truck, I think I will try this trick!

ZouchaR

09-08-2015 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 62jimmy (Post 7302953)

Cool, thanks for the picture, I am planning a 4" drop on my truck, I think I will try this trick!

I did four inches as well. But you will need a longer transmission than stock or the driveline will be too long. Mine was 72".

ZouchaR

09-10-2015 01:21 AM

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So we got ambitious today and pulled her out for a run up and down the street....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA4O...ature=youtu.be

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