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Low69CST · 05-09-2003, 10:32 PM

I bought some rod ends from summit and got a piece of steel rod. I got a friend of a friend to bore a hole and thread it. What do you think?

griesel72 · 05-09-2003, 10:41 PM

looks nice,

i really like your valve covers, where did you get them and how much green?

david

Low69CST · 05-09-2003, 10:45 PM

they came from a gm parts place. $120 i think. But you may be able to get them from summit now, not sure.....

griesel72 · 05-09-2003, 10:47 PM

thanks for the info, i'll have to go to a dealership tomorrow,

keep us posted on you kick a$$ truck

david

Low69CST · 05-09-2003, 10:56 PM

haha, thanks for the complement

73stepside · 05-10-2003, 04:38 AM

linkeage looks really good. i just bought a cable pedal from a board member to put the lokar cable in there. i think i like yours just as much. now i have to think about which one i'm gonna put in there

Longhorn Man · 05-11-2003, 12:37 AM

I've always wanted to do that...I'll have to get off my butt one day and do it.
Does it feel better nw? A little smother?

Low69CST · 05-11-2003, 10:36 AM

I don't have anything to compare it to. We stripped the truck down to a bare frame about 6 years ago. It had a completely different motor and carb set up, so I cant really compare it to anything. There seems to be a hard spot, if you rev it up and let off it, the throttle stops bout 2,000 and then falls very slowly. I don't know if the rod is binding or the shaft on the carb itsself is sticking. The carb had set for a long time before I put it on my motor.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-12-2003, 11:09 AM

Looks great! As far as the hard spot maybe you need a heavier return spring?

Low69CST · 05-13-2003, 01:17 AM

I was thinking about trying different springs. I have dual springs from a lokar kit, but the pedal feels real light when you step down on it. Not the usual stiffness from most GM throttles. I've never seen return springs with rates on them. As heavy as my foot is maybe I need to rip one off the storm door, that would definately yank it closed!

Chevy Wrench · 05-13-2003, 02:15 AM

Your linkage looks kick a$$. Nice valve covers as well. Any more pics of your engine/ truck?

Low69CST · 05-13-2003, 10:17 PM

I have some pics, excuse the crappy digital camera. I'm not gonna be on here though for the next few days, I'm in the process of moving and time for the computer to go. I can't get on at work anymore, they are cranking down on everyone.

Details: Victor Jr. intake, corvette brackets/pulleys, flexalite fans

Low69CST · 05-13-2003, 10:18 PM

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Low69CST · 05-13-2003, 10:21 PM

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Low69CST · 05-13-2003, 10:23 PM

We painted the firewall and the inside of the cab. The rest is in PPG DP 90 sealer/primer. Waiting on a little more time/money to finish painting the truck.

05-09-2003, 10:32 PM	#1
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	my carb linkage I bought some rod ends from summit and got a piece of steel rod. I got a friend of a friend to bore a hole and thread it. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-09-2003, 10:41 PM	#2
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	looks nice, i really like your valve covers, where did you get them and how much green? david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-09-2003, 10:45 PM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	they came from a gm parts place. $120 i think. But you may be able to get them from summit now, not sure..... __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-09-2003, 10:47 PM	#4
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	thanks for the info, i'll have to go to a dealership tomorrow, keep us posted on you kick a$$ truck david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-09-2003, 10:56 PM	#5
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	haha, thanks for the complement __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-10-2003, 04:38 AM	#6
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	linkeage looks really good. i just bought a cable pedal from a board member to put the lokar cable in there. i think i like yours just as much. now i have to think about which one i'm gonna put in there __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-11-2003, 12:37 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I've always wanted to do that...I'll have to get off my butt one day and do it. Does it feel better nw? A little smother?

05-11-2003, 10:36 AM	#8
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I don't have anything to compare it to. We stripped the truck down to a bare frame about 6 years ago. It had a completely different motor and carb set up, so I cant really compare it to anything. There seems to be a hard spot, if you rev it up and let off it, the throttle stops bout 2,000 and then falls very slowly. I don't know if the rod is binding or the shaft on the carb itsself is sticking. The carb had set for a long time before I put it on my motor. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-12-2003, 11:09 AM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Looks great! As far as the hard spot maybe you need a heavier return spring? __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-13-2003, 01:17 AM	#10
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I was thinking about trying different springs. I have dual springs from a lokar kit, but the pedal feels real light when you step down on it. Not the usual stiffness from most GM throttles. I've never seen return springs with rates on them. As heavy as my foot is maybe I need to rip one off the storm door, that would definately yank it closed! __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-13-2003, 02:15 AM	#11
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	Your linkage looks kick a$$. Nice valve covers as well. Any more pics of your engine/ truck? __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

05-13-2003, 10:17 PM	#12
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I have some pics, excuse the crappy digital camera. I'm not gonna be on here though for the next few days, I'm in the process of moving and time for the computer to go. I can't get on at work anymore, they are cranking down on everyone. Details: Victor Jr. intake, corvette brackets/pulleys, flexalite fans Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-13-2003, 10:18 PM	#13
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	1 Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-13-2003, 10:21 PM	#14
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	2 Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-13-2003, 10:23 PM	#15
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	We painted the firewall and the inside of the cab. The rest is in PPG DP 90 sealer/primer. Waiting on a little more time/money to finish painting the truck. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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