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barepaint · 06-22-2006, 09:13 PM

I got rid of dangerous items thanks for advice boys

barepaint · 06-22-2006, 09:15 PM

now u can kiss My a@# lol no really thanks

longhorn70gmc · 06-22-2006, 09:19 PM

Bare Paint,
I like the color of the truck. That is nice. Compliment on the aluminum tailgate piece as well. Nice Truck,
Respectfully

barepaint · 06-22-2006, 09:23 PM

longhorn thanks tailgate is stainless bud...hows 305 v6 rock always wanted one...grill looks mean cool

Longhorn Man · 06-22-2006, 10:24 PM

Good move man. I'd hate to see your truck go up in flames.
Very interesting treatment on the valve covers.. what made you go with blue instead of the normal chevy orange?

76bonanza · 06-22-2006, 10:56 PM

Are those sleeves on your hoses? Very interested.

wibilly · 06-23-2006, 12:28 AM

love those valve covers, but what did you do for crankcase ventaltion? i like what you did for the oil filler did you baffel and vent them in the rear? I was just discusing using them with a friend yesterday

cell · 06-23-2006, 01:30 AM

on the topic of fire, I noticed that the home despot has small automotive oriented fire extinguishers for about $10. I decided to pick one up "just in case".

which brings up another topic: I assume those extinguishers can withstand enough additional pressure that leaving them in a hot car wouldn't be a problem, but I am not sure about this. I would sure hate to come home one day to find my interior coated in extinguisher goo.

krue · 06-23-2006, 02:16 AM

Good move on getting rid of the fire hazards.

barepaint · 06-23-2006, 05:51 AM

Thanks guys...valve covers...I went blue because of a pic I seen in a book and have a red white and blue theme...chrome edlebrock covers already started rusting....the vent is on the same side as filler in the back and hosed into the air cleaner...yes they are sleeves bought them at auto zone...Thanks
No baffles were need...oil fill had to be cut between first to rocker then us conduit fitting and bought cap at auto zone
fire ext. good idea!

byrd · 06-23-2006, 06:14 AM

Looking good!!!! and safe too!!!!! LOL

Russell · 06-23-2006, 08:20 AM

Safer and looks better too!

clif1968 · 06-23-2006, 09:48 AM

Looks great barepaint. Those foam triangle air filters are crap. I have friend that had a backfire and it almost burnt his car to the ground. Good to see you get rid of it. Is that a sealtight 90* connector for the oil fill?

sdkid · 06-23-2006, 11:18 AM

Yep...Gota agree on the valve covers. They look great. More info on the oil fill please. What is needed to accomplish it?

jimmydean · 06-23-2006, 11:30 AM

Good lookin' motor!

I need to ditch my air cleaner too. I noticed a burn spot on the underside yesterday. It looks cool, but not worth the risk.

barepaint · 06-23-2006, 04:20 PM

Conduit elbow guys I believe 3/4 seal tight...locktighted the nut on inside thread in valve cover (pipe thread) there is a gasket on the outside...works great...got it from Lowes...just scavenge throw conduit fittings...Ground bottom outside rim flat with edge of valve cover...so it can't roll...cut whole between 1st and second rocker bottom edge of cover...I've got a patent lol....

1LoC10 · 06-23-2006, 04:58 PM

Looks good, I Like the valve covers as well.....Just dont like all the blue hoses, sorry but it distracts from the rest of the engine

farmtruckIII · 06-23-2006, 05:06 PM

What a good looking truck!

64fleetside · 06-23-2006, 10:06 PM

I wish I had a buck for every time I have seen one those foam filters catch fire on a carb,,good looking ride,,brian

tom71 · 06-23-2006, 11:58 PM

bare paint , nice motor , so what fuel filter did you use?

barepaint · 06-24-2006, 05:36 AM

just a reugular chrome fuel filter...nothin fancy...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-24-2006, 08:49 AM

Nice improvement also love those new valve covers you put on there..

06-22-2006, 09:13 PM	#1
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter I got rid of dangerous items thanks for advice boys Attached Images

06-22-2006, 09:15 PM	#2
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter now u can kiss My a@# lol no really thanks Attached Images

06-22-2006, 09:19 PM	#3
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Bare Paint, I like the color of the truck. That is nice. Compliment on the aluminum tailgate piece as well. Nice Truck, Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

06-22-2006, 09:23 PM	#4
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter longhorn thanks tailgate is stainless bud...hows 305 v6 rock always wanted one...grill looks mean cool

06-22-2006, 10:24 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Good move man. I'd hate to see your truck go up in flames. Very interesting treatment on the valve covers.. what made you go with blue instead of the normal chevy orange?

06-22-2006, 10:56 PM	#6
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Are those sleeves on your hoses? Very interested. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

06-23-2006, 12:28 AM	#7
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter love those valve covers, but what did you do for crankcase ventaltion? i like what you did for the oil filler did you baffel and vent them in the rear? I was just discusing using them with a friend yesterday __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

06-23-2006, 01:30 AM	#8
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter on the topic of fire, I noticed that the home despot has small automotive oriented fire extinguishers for about $10. I decided to pick one up "just in case". which brings up another topic: I assume those extinguishers can withstand enough additional pressure that leaving them in a hot car wouldn't be a problem, but I am not sure about this. I would sure hate to come home one day to find my interior coated in extinguisher goo. Last edited by cell; 06-23-2006 at 01:31 AM.

06-23-2006, 02:16 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Good move on getting rid of the fire hazards. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-23-2006, 05:51 AM	#10
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Thanks guys...valve covers...I went blue because of a pic I seen in a book and have a red white and blue theme...chrome edlebrock covers already started rusting....the vent is on the same side as filler in the back and hosed into the air cleaner...yes they are sleeves bought them at auto zone...Thanks No baffles were need...oil fill had to be cut between first to rocker then us conduit fitting and bought cap at auto zone fire ext. good idea! Last edited by barepaint; 06-23-2006 at 05:52 AM.

06-23-2006, 08:20 AM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Safer and looks better too! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-23-2006, 09:48 AM	#13
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Looks great barepaint. Those foam triangle air filters are crap. I have friend that had a backfire and it almost burnt his car to the ground. Good to see you get rid of it. Is that a sealtight 90* connector for the oil fill? __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt

06-23-2006, 11:18 AM	#14
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Yep...Gota agree on the valve covers. They look great. More info on the oil fill please. What is needed to accomplish it? __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

06-23-2006, 11:30 AM	#15
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Good lookin' motor! I need to ditch my air cleaner too. I noticed a burn spot on the underside yesterday. It looks cool, but not worth the risk.

06-23-2006, 04:20 PM	#16
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter Conduit elbow guys I believe 3/4 seal tight...locktighted the nut on inside thread in valve cover (pipe thread) there is a gasket on the outside...works great...got it from Lowes...just scavenge throw conduit fittings...Ground bottom outside rim flat with edge of valve cover...so it can't roll...cut whole between 1st and second rocker bottom edge of cover...I've got a patent lol....



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06-23-2006, 04:58 PM	#17
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06-23-2006, 05:06 PM	#18
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06-23-2006, 10:06 PM	#19
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter I wish I had a buck for every time I have seen one those foam filters catch fire on a carb,,good looking ride,,brian

06-23-2006, 11:58 PM	#20
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06-24-2006, 05:36 AM	#21
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: okay boys got rid of air cleaner and fuel filter just a reugular chrome fuel filter...nothin fancy...

06-24-2006, 08:49 AM	#22
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