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Very good looking Burb Protrash, I really like where you're going with this one. When do we get burnout pics?:):bo2:

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That is awsome. The new mill looks great Jeff.

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Nothing huge to update, but I did finally get it out and cruise the 'hood a few times. Runs great, had to fill the trans with a case of fluid it seems and it started shifting correctly.

Found a pinhole in my upper radiator tank, so it's gonna get changed out for a new unit at some point. Also have my serp belt walking off my crank pulley...so I have an alignment issue. Pretty happy if thats all I have to deal with fixing.

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OK.......major problem with my Hurst shifter; boring shift knob. Cool shift knob that matches my previously installed 'bag-o-skulls' doesn't fit. I rolled down to the hardware store and picked up a 3/8-16 coupling nut and proceeded to cut it and fit it into the shaft of the 'cool shift knob'. Cool shift knob comes with fastening hardware to fix the coupling nut in place....

installation of the the knob is now complete. I think this thing is well on its way now.:lol:

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After finally running this thing for a while a few minor problems have crept up. It's to be expected and they are mostly just a PITA. My radiator had a hole in the upper tank......you can see a small white spot near the left center, about 3'' in from the edge. I also found my serp belt was running off the back of the crank pulley and found things to be out of alignment. I have dissassembled everything and have it spaced out 1/8''. I also cranked the harmonic balancer on and got a 1/16th'' out of it. I need a 1/4'' longer 7/16th's bolt and the serp system will be together.

You can see in the pic that the lower radiator supports were sectioned to increase the width by the PO. Low-buck mod if someone needs to do this. I will be grinding those out and doing my Summit radiator install soon. More soon.....it's time to get driving!!:metal:

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DUUUDE WERE YA BEEN, I MISSED YOUR CALL SATURDAY! GLAD TO TO SEE THE SUB!:metal:

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Thanks Dino.......here is todays progress. Serp system back together and a standard Summit radiator. Also put in a 160* stat. After removing the mounts on the frame I replace them with urethane bumpstops which fit into the channel on the bottom of the radiator. I will trim the drivers side fender slightly and then make a mount for the top to hold the radiator in place. Looks like I'll need new hoses to replace my new hoses.:smoke:

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Haven't updated in a bit as I've been busy and tired. Anyway....I've managed to get the radiator in and made a 'hold down' for it out of steel. It bolted to the top of the core support and used 2 more bumpstops. I was going to mount my fans on the radiator but the new bracket interfered so I scratched my head for a week or so and decided to make a shroud. I ended up combining my original idea with the shroud and making a one piece unit. It's not quite finished as I do not have my sabre saw right now. I need to mark and cut the holes for the fans. Used 16g diamond plate and think it turned out well.....check it!

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Nice work!! It's fun making stuff even through all of the headaches it's worth it in the end. :metal:

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Thanx Alan; I agree. Plus you have original stuff that no one else has.:sumo:

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Like a dairy farmer, I'm really milkin' this out!!! I finally cut the holes for my fans, assembled the shroud, and installed the whole bunch tonight.

Next is to get to a brake leak in the passenger frame rail.....:smoke:

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nice kaT!!

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Brake leak fixed......easier than I thought as I was able to get to the fitting and tighten it up. Fired up the truck and had 11 volts everywhere. It ran fine and the fans were going with the headlites on etc. Lot to be said for Optima batteries I guess 'cuz the alternator was not charging. Finally yanked it and took it down to the parts store and it was bad right out of the box. Exchanged it out and had it bolted on and popped off the 454 and it was happily putting out 14v. CS style alt with 105a output. I turned on everything and it kept up well.

Here's a pic of the alternator.......I dont know why, just happy that it wasn't something I did.

Next up is driving and getting/checking the trans for proper shifting.

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Looking good man. I can't wait 'til mine is that close.

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So cool! Subscribed!

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WOW!! Cant believe its been a year, but I drove this around the 'hood a bit but had issues. Mothballed it until now as its finally nice to be outside.

Cheap Summit ministarter was manufactured wrong and ate my new flexplate. Still had brake issues...frame was coated in fluid. So, being this close to driving the 'burb I decided to start tackling this stuff. New brake line and fitting in the frame right at the level of the starter. Didnt have my kill switch on and about welded my line wrench to the brake line!!:lol: Dont know if I have it sealed up or not. I began seperating the engine and tranny, removing exhaust, etc. I have it just about apart and I need to slide the trans back and R&R the flexplate. It sucks going backwards, however spending the time to put stuff together correctly with all the same hardware saves a lot of time. Highly recommended!!

Here are a couple pics of the new flexplate; got 5 bucks off cuz its grungy. And 5000lbs of truck about 2 feet in the air. I dont like to think about that when I'm under there....hope to get some updates of it rolling in the next month.

Also, I used a starter for a '95 454 and they are tiny. Smaller than my ministarter. Plenty of clearance and weigh 10lbs.

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Big UP !!! Very cool build

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cool update cant wait to see it out rollin to bad you couldnt get it done for Dinos party!!!!!

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Burbs looking good Jeff. Good thing it broke now vs being out away from the house and costing you a tow bill.

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Thanks guys; nice to hear from you Jason!! I actually got home from work and went out and knocked out the whole flexplate and put it back together.:metal: Here are some pics that I took of the flexplate and the engine and trans seperated. I'm sure a few of you out there have seen this angle before.

I may get this running by the weekend, who knows?? I'm still leaking brake fluid and now realize that it must be the original line I put in 1 1/2 years ago. I'll get it straight one of these times.

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I can tell you the specs; max distance from flywheel is .100'' per their instructions. Mine was at .250'' (quarter inch). No way to adjust unless its disassembled and the billet block is milled down .15''. Dont use it unless you can have it milled. If you need a small starter use something from a '95 smallblock; they are tiny. My 454 starter wieghs 10lbs!!!

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Got the 'burb all back together and have driven it around quite a bit today. I also cleaned the drip rail and resealed it as all the seam sealer was gone and its a little rusty up there.

My starter works perfectly, brakes seem to be holding together and the trans is shifting so life is good!!:lol: Put a new serpentine belt on the 454 just for fun!!

Just shot a pic with all three in the driveway.....now I can finally get to the '64 shorty..........

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Sucks about the flex plate. Just somthing else for me to worry about. Cool picture.

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Thanks Dave......I did not feel like re-doing the flex plate but it turned out not being horrible. I spend time to get it right the first time and that starter was out of my control. However, I did learn about the stock starters from the newer engines and that was good. They are tiny and are geared low too.

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i know that you haven't posted on this for a while, but I had to say that I think you have an awesome truck here and I loved reading about your updates and improvements to it. I also love the fact that you put the big block in it! Hope you are able to cruise around in it this year a lot! Keep up the great work on your trucks!

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Thanx dude!! I will have an update on this in awhile as I will be painting the roof. Just need to do the compressor break in and get to the prep; and decide a color.

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Cool pic,looks like they they want to get in the garage for more wrenching:chevy: Nice Work

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I love this pic! It is really cool to see all 3 grouped together.

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Thanx man!!:metal: I forgot I posted this on here until Cornut brought up the thread. I had cleared out the 'burb to work in the garage and saw them lined up like this; thought 'that would be a good pic' and shot it!!!

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I've done enough wrenching!!:lol: I want to drive them! I will be doing some sanding, however.

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Started sanding the roof of the 'burb. Damn it's huge!!! I picked up some Werner aluminium platforms to stand on and reach the top of the truck. I looked into some new (old) body parts and have come up with a plan for prime/paint. I am working on this truck, and as I paint various parts, I will also get parts ready off the '64 shorty and paint them as well. Two pronged assault!! Here's a pic of the white dust.........

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Looks like progress man!! I hate sanding. I spent my afternoon welding rivet holes and sanding paint on some panels I have here. I'd much rather be doing fab work instead.

Those Werner platforms are the cat's ass!! I bought a couple of those on sale a few years ago (right after I finished my Suburban as a matter of fact). I have used those for so many things and recommend them to everybody.

Looks good man!!

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Now I see where the dust on your monitor really came from...;)
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Lookin good!!
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Thanx Nick. I have had to get fired up to sand but I need to take advantage of the weather. 5 months until the heat!!!:devil: I try to crank up some tunes and then just zone out and keep my arm moving.:lol:

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:eek: I need more pics!!

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Ok, sanding is boring but I did make it thru quite a bit and have more in my future. Wiped the top down for some small dings and scratches; need to sand. I have been rounding up parts for the 'burb and got a new grill support. Spent most of today cleaning it up and knocking a few dents out of it...ended by rust treating the back of the panel. Drivers side fender is going to get a patch panel and dug out my pass fender. I was going to make this thing live again but have decided on a repop with this one donating the grill section. I think there is one thing I cant repair and dont want to put more time into it. I have enough to do on the whole truck.

Also picked up a new column to rebuild so I can get rid of the 73+ tilt that I hate in there. More updates tomorrow.

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nice work jeff. i have changed those flex plates too and its sucks doing it on jacks stands..... heck its sucks also doing on a lift:lol::lol: cool pics you got some nice c10s

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No doubt!! Especially when you think its all good and taken care of for the long haul.

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Made some more progress today....took off the drivers side fender and all the bolts came out!! Had to grind thru the front and hit the bottom bolt with lube but was amazed when it finally let go. 3lbs of dirt fell out, too. This one will get a patch panel and needs some work on the brace; not much. Also found some marks on the cowl vent cover; factory marks?? Dont know but I dont think that fender had been off before. Everything is in good shape with the exception of a hacked up spot from a speaker in the kick panel. Also pulled off the passenger fender. Musta weighed 40lbs with all the bondo!!:lol: It was done in the 'cave it and pave it' style of bodywork. Time to make some pieces and soon start welding.