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**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2003, 01:54 PM

At last. It's running. New fuel pump, replaced a few tatered 33 year old wires and had to ungum the carb. Man it felt good to hear it run again after 6 months of being idle. I don't have the front sheetmetal tightened down yet. Still doing some of those million alignment adjustments.

Oh I couldn't resist driving it a bit. The old 6 popper still has some life too. Laid down about a 20 foot strip of 275-60x15s with it.

It was even worth the lecture from the wife about being a over grown 47yr old kid.

YES!!!!!

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2003, 01:56 PM

#2

For all you who have been bugging me. The F@rd blue Air cleaner has been refinished into chrome/silver. Adds about .005% in HP too.

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2003, 01:59 PM

#3

It's nice to have one that moves again. Now I can fire up that new welder and begin on the bed and other body work. Sure is nice to get th bed out of 6 months growth of grass and in some protection.

Been a good weekend. I'm alive and the truck is alive.

dubie · 05-26-2003, 02:01 PM

WOOOOHOOOO! Congrats Bud!! You're makin me jealous, now I feel obligated to get some work done on mine

miket · 05-26-2003, 02:11 PM

Dude it rocks and I will continue to lay down rubber even in my hybrid power wheelchair!!! ( I bet they will have those by the time I need one).

**old Rusty C10** · 05-26-2003, 04:37 PM

looking good keep it up it will be complete in no time

Longhorn Man · 05-26-2003, 04:51 PM

Quote:

The old 6 popper still has some life too. Laid down about a 20 foot strip of 275-60x15s with it.

Quite impressive.

meathead95 · 05-26-2003, 05:08 PM

very nice cogratulations bill

**68 Stepside** · 05-26-2003, 05:32 PM

SWEET!!!!!!

krue · 05-26-2003, 05:43 PM

Good deal Bill! I definitely need to get mine Highway ready (have to stick to back roads for now) and get down there!

Jason71k10 · 05-26-2003, 05:57 PM

Way to go! What kind of truck did you get the seats out of?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-26-2003, 06:55 PM

Look's like your making good progress keep up the great work!!!!!

*racedvl* · 05-26-2003, 07:54 PM

Good deal man, ya gotta be living!!!

*Pardue'sCustoms* · 05-26-2003, 08:05 PM

Way to go!

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2003, 08:44 PM

Thanks everyone. Sures feels like I'm getting some where.

Andy....It probably helps when it's hot and humid as heck....plus not so great tires. They are really greasy by nature...but they are just the rolling stock for now...But it sure is nice to let them rip.

Or maybe it's the chrome paint on the air filter!

Jason71K10...The gray seats (and belts) came out of a 93/94 Chevy 1500 extended cab. Only the driver's side is bolted down so far. Had to get some more bolts because of the extra mounts this seat has to the other bench I had in it.

Class of 69 · 05-26-2003, 11:02 PM

Ignore the wife!! Let er rip!! I love the smell of fried rubber!!

**Tim Christian** · 05-27-2003, 06:22 AM

Two Thumbs Up! Bill Now come on up and work on mine! LOL

Woody · 05-27-2003, 07:33 AM

Bill,

It looks good. Lets see a better view of the new seats installed. They look good thru the rear glass. That old 6 cyc will probably out live a couple v-8's. They just keep going and going.....
I had one in a 73 Nova (once a long time ago) and it was a great running car. Did a burn out in front of the County Sheriff once (didn't see him hiding at a 4-way stop, looking for people running the stop signs) smoked the right rear for 25-30 ft. I get about 100 ft from the intersection and out of nowhere there is a Sheriff on my back bumper!!! He knew me (my aunt worked in his office) so he let me off without a ticket or anything. LOL. Thanks for the post on the seat packing.

Woody

griesel72 · 05-27-2003, 08:48 AM

Good, good to hear that you are well on your way.

05-26-2003, 01:54 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	YaHoo...It's Alive!! At last. It's running. New fuel pump, replaced a few tatered 33 year old wires and had to ungum the carb. Man it felt good to hear it run again after 6 months of being idle. I don't have the front sheetmetal tightened down yet. Still doing some of those million alignment adjustments. Oh I couldn't resist driving it a bit. The old 6 popper still has some life too. Laid down about a 20 foot strip of 275-60x15s with it. It was even worth the lecture from the wife about being a over grown 47yr old kid. YES!!!!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-26-2003, 02:01 PM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	WOOOOHOOOO! Congrats Bud!! You're makin me jealous, now I feel obligated to get some work done on mine __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

05-26-2003, 02:11 PM	#5
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Dude it rocks and I will continue to lay down rubber even in my hybrid power wheelchair!!! ( I bet they will have those by the time I need one). __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-26-2003, 04:37 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	looking good keep it up it will be complete in no time __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-26-2003, 05:08 PM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	very nice cogratulations bill __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

05-26-2003, 01:56 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	#2 For all you who have been bugging me. The F@rd blue Air cleaner has been refinished into chrome/silver. Adds about .005% in HP too. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-26-2003, 01:59 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	#3 It's nice to have one that moves again. Now I can fire up that new welder and begin on the bed and other body work. Sure is nice to get th bed out of 6 months growth of grass and in some protection. Been a good weekend. I'm alive and the truck is alive. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 05-26-2003 at 02:09 PM.

05-26-2003, 05:32 PM	#9
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	SWEET!!!!!! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

05-26-2003, 05:43 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Good deal Bill! I definitely need to get mine Highway ready (have to stick to back roads for now) and get down there! __________________ "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"

05-26-2003, 05:57 PM	#11
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	Way to go! What kind of truck did you get the seats out of? __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

05-26-2003, 06:55 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Look's like your making good progress keep up the great work!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-26-2003, 07:54 PM	#13
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Good deal man, ya gotta be living!!!

05-26-2003, 08:05 PM	#14
Pardue'sCustoms Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 621	Way to go!

05-26-2003, 08:44 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Thanks everyone. Sures feels like I'm getting some where. Andy....It probably helps when it's hot and humid as heck....plus not so great tires. They are really greasy by nature...but they are just the rolling stock for now...But it sure is nice to let them rip. Or maybe it's the chrome paint on the air filter! Jason71K10...The gray seats (and belts) came out of a 93/94 Chevy 1500 extended cab. Only the driver's side is bolted down so far. Had to get some more bolts because of the extra mounts this seat has to the other bench I had in it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 05-26-2003 at 08:46 PM.

05-26-2003, 11:02 PM	#16
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Ignore the wife!! Let er rip!! I love the smell of fried rubber!! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..



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05-27-2003, 06:22 AM	#17
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Two Thumbs Up! Bill Now come on up and work on mine! LOL

05-27-2003, 07:33 AM	#18
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Bill, It looks good. Lets see a better view of the new seats installed. They look good thru the rear glass. That old 6 cyc will probably out live a couple v-8's. They just keep going and going..... I had one in a 73 Nova (once a long time ago) and it was a great running car. Did a burn out in front of the County Sheriff once (didn't see him hiding at a 4-way stop, looking for people running the stop signs) smoked the right rear for 25-30 ft. I get about 100 ft from the intersection and out of nowhere there is a Sheriff on my back bumper!!! He knew me (my aunt worked in his office) so he let me off without a ticket or anything. LOL. Thanks for the post on the seat packing. Woody

05-27-2003, 08:48 AM	#19
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Good, good to hear that you are well on your way. __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

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