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skymangs 02-12-2015 07:24 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
My bad.. 760-267-0624

oossuuu754 02-13-2015 11:33 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Cecil's visor mocked up. Goes on permanently once my stainless button head bolts arrive.

oossuuu754 02-16-2015 12:19 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Cecil's trailer hitch... like how you really can't see it? That was the idea!

918733 02-16-2015 05:39 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Any close up's of how the hitch is mounted, is it an s10 hitch or fabbed up

skymangs 02-16-2015 10:29 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by 918733 (Post 7051505)
Any close up's of how the hitch is mounted, is it an s10 hitch or fabbed up
It's the S10 hitch. To make up for cutting the frame. Where it was supposed to mount, I skinni ed it up and notched the mount plates around the rear shackles. Then welded some 3/16" plate tabs to the brackets to extend them back into the frame. Make sense?

918733 02-16-2015 10:59 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
sort of makes sense but haven't got this far yet and didn't know if I would have to start from scratch and my truck didn't have a hitch so I don't have anything to go by, but knowing it's possible makes me feel better about it

oossuuu754 02-17-2015 11:54 AM
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SKYMANGS:Started my day today by installing Cecil's newly arrived injectors. Only to find out that they leak like something fierce from the bottom. Needless to say I will be returning them. Heading to Bonner Springs in the AM to get the old injectors sonic cleaned and flow tested... starting to get a little old now.

UPDATE: Talked to Chris this morning the company that sold the Injectors to him called him this morning and told him that the injectors need to be seated on the rail in order to not leak. He is going to try this and hopefully this eliminates the leaking fuel, and the sluggish engine at mid range.

oossuuu754 02-17-2015 11:56 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Front bumper mocked up, brackets made and welded. Last pic is on it's own weight. I tucked it in nice and close, and raised it up over an inch from the stock location.

oossuuu754 02-17-2015 05:28 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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New door panels are a good fit! I added some '56 Chevy truck "V"s and the interior door poppers to break up that ocean of silver material

Uncle Jimi 02-17-2015 05:53 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Truely a *****in ride! It turned out amazing.

skymangs 02-17-2015 09:00 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Thanks uncle jimi. Not finished till it runs right though!

oossuuu754 02-18-2015 09:51 AM
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Pic 1: Intake coming apart AGAIN! Even seated as the manufacturer recommended... still leaks! Tomorrow I'm bringing his old injectors to Bonner Springs for Sonic cleaning and flow test. Hopefully by tomorrow night it will be running smooth.

Pic 2,3,4,5: In progress pics of Cecil's new hidden tailgate links. These are 73-87 truck tailgate links. Obviosly they needed to be modified. The tailgate will get patched and pinned tomorrow.

oossuuu754 02-18-2015 02:28 PM
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You can tell the build is wrapping up, SKYMANGS is posting glamour shots. I can't wait to take Cecil for a drive!

SKYMANGS:
The new and improved "Cecil version 2.0" hope it's everything you thought it could be Shawn!!!


So Far Chris it's better than I could have hoped for. Mom wish you could have seen it in person!

iowaboynca 02-18-2015 09:56 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Cecil looks....right.

47 Fasttoys 02-18-2015 10:09 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Building a yellow LCF are we?
Rob

skymangs 02-18-2015 10:51 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Yup. The yellow one is my in progress Tow Pig... it's a 56 GMC 350 body on an 83 1 ton dually chassis. Should be ready in 2-3 weeks to start driving daily. This one is my version of a "junkyard" build. Budget for drivable is $500. Up till last week I was up $7. :metal:

In Cecil news, the injector cleaning did the trick. Runs like a champ now! Shawn should be posting a run video shortly.

oossuuu754 02-18-2015 11:16 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Here is the video! Now he runs as good as he looks!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...nch_main_video

Thanks Chris

skymangs 02-18-2015 11:57 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
You bet. It's been a pleasure!

Advanced Design 02-19-2015 12:09 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Sounds good!

oldman3 02-19-2015 12:15 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Nice job Chris...Jim

lower50's 02-20-2015 02:44 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Great build. Amazing job on all the little touches!!
What brand of insulation was used on the floor? Thanks

skymangs 02-20-2015 09:11 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
That was "peel and seal". Same composition as the expensive stuff, but cost about $40 to do the whole floor and firewall.

Low Elco 02-21-2015 08:11 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Awesome work, Chris!

skymangs 02-21-2015 10:06 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Thanks brother.!

oossuuu754 02-23-2015 10:44 AM
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Hidden square body tail gate links all finished up

Uncle Jimi 02-23-2015 12:47 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by skymangs (Post 7058406)
That was "peel and seal". Same composition as the expensive stuff, but cost about $40 to do the whole floor and firewall.


The stuff at Lowes?

oossuuu754 02-24-2015 10:30 AM
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SKYMANGS:Under body lights lightin...

Now if we can just get the Motor to run correct, sent the ECM back to Larry's Electric to see if it is bad, will hopefully hear something this week.

skymangs 02-24-2015 11:22 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Uncle Jimi; Yup, thats the stuff. Been very pleased with it.

Update on Cecil. I spent all day on the phone with Larry's Electric yesterday, diagnosing Cecil's run issue. (Runs great for about 40 seconds, then dies). It has continuous spark, fuel, and air, good fuel pressure, no codes, all injectors have been sonic cleaned and flow tested, IAC is opening and closing properly, all injectors are pulsing correctly. In other words, it should run great. By the end of the day they decided it must be a programming or ECM problem. Sent it off to them this morning. Hopefully they figure out what's going on and get it back in a timely manner.

In the mean time I'll be doing a few more little things to Cecil (since I've got the time).

oossuuu754 02-26-2015 10:50 AM
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Chris it has to be the ECM and hopefully Larry's will get the replacement sent out soon.

On a side note if anyone from Oklahoma is following this thread please keep an eye out for my car hauler, some JackHole decided to steal it from driveway in broad daylight Tuesday.

Its a 20ft tandem, heavy duty axles and heavy duty big ball hitch!

ratty 46 02-26-2015 11:03 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
That sux.

I hate thieves. Hopefully they'll screw up & the cops will catch them.

R46

Advanced Design 02-26-2015 11:24 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Well crap...hate that happened. Had my first new car we owned...86 Buick Grand National...stolen. Real downer. Hope they are caught.

skymangs 02-26-2015 03:41 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
WTF is the world coming to?

ratty 46 02-26-2015 03:59 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
It's (unfortunate) not what is coming to as it's already here. We need to go a bit backwards & take care of business as we use to.

It is SAD that you can't even leave your own property on your own property ... without some ****bag stealing it.

Some countries cut the hand off of thieves so everyone knows who the thief is ...

Again - that sux & hopefully it'll turn up.

R46

oldman3 02-26-2015 05:04 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
754, I'm with the rest of the group, sorry it was stolen, hope it get's returned...Jim

HUSSEY 02-27-2015 05:08 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Can I ask about the steering column, do you recall the length or model no.? Looks like a perfect fit.

By the way, killer build thread! Just wish didn't have to read about your stolen trailer thread to come across it.

Uncle Jimi 02-27-2015 11:59 PM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Not trying to pour salt in your stolen trailer wound... however.... on the bright side.... (if there was one to getting your trailer stolen???)

Cecil now becomes a driver... Not a trailer Queen?!?!!?

iowaboynca 02-28-2015 02:00 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Jimi (Post 7069046)
Not trying to pour salt in your stolen trailer wound... however.... on the bright side.... (if there was one to getting your trailer stolen???)

Cecil now becomes a driver... Not a trailer Queen?!?!!?
True, but now he doesn't have a way to bring the next project home:waah:
hope you find it.

skymangs 02-28-2015 09:26 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Steering column is a 32" column from Gearhead enterprises. It is a pretty good fit.

oossuuu754 03-02-2015 10:43 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Jimi (Post 7069046)
Not trying to pour salt in your stolen trailer wound... however.... on the bright side.... (if there was one to getting your trailer stolen???)

Cecil now becomes a driver... Not a trailer Queen?!?!!?
Chris built this truck to be driven and he would kill me if Cecil became a trailer queen. Honestly I think he was worried when I asked him to put a trailer hitch on him. I had to promise him Cecil would only tow a my Harley on a rare occasion. ;)

oossuuu754 03-02-2015 10:45 AM
Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 
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Originally Posted by iowaboynca (Post 7069164)
True, but now he doesn't have a way to bring the next project home:waah:
hope you find it.
Yep, that's a problem. Already planning on the next project, and got a truck in my sights, just have to convince my Aunt to let go of it.


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