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JRANGER · 05-11-2014, 06:13 PM

Well I bought the 68 Long Stepper. Was running a bit rough and rich. Backfired a lot while driving and such but once i ran the old gas out of her she stopped backfiring. He said he hadn't had her on the road in about a year. So i need t change some fluids and such. Was idling real high, dieseled just barely after i drover her for about an hour at hwy speeds. She also stalled after about 45 minutes at a stop. So I turned the idle down then though to adjust the mixtures. Did a quick research on the 1406 eldlebrock and adjusted the carb. It seemed like the screws were all the way opened. Turned them all the way right 1 at a time and adjusted them out eventually to 2.5 turns each. Seems to be running a bit better but we will see. She needs new rockers..Looks like someone did a crap job replacing the drivers side previously and there is some rusting just above the windshield which kinda scares me but all in all she is solid. Supports and floors are good. 350 Crate with about 35k miles on it and turbo 400 which currently reads 20 mph over...Guess i need a new speedo gear.

This will be an extremely slow build as my Mustang comes first so ill fix some minor things and then go from there

cubber · 05-11-2014, 09:58 PM

Cool. subbed.

**thelonerife** · 05-12-2014, 12:33 PM

That interior looks nice.

JRANGER · 05-12-2014, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelonerife

That interior looks nice.

Yeah, the interior is real nice. Repo Dash pad, temp gauge doesnt work but has an after market one...The Auto floor shifter is um interesting....lol It has a manual top piece on it so i just count and go. But all in everything on the inside is in good shape

Saclandman · 05-12-2014, 01:34 PM

Longstepper! Subbed.

flashed · 05-12-2014, 02:46 PM

Im in ,I like it .

**thelonerife** · 05-13-2014, 08:11 AM

You can have the column that's in my truck now but it needs a little work.

JRANGER · 05-13-2014, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelonerife

You can have the column that's in my truck now but it needs a little work.

What doesnt? lol How hard is it to replace a column? My horn stuff is missing so i wonder what all has been done. Weird column shift column

JRANGER · 05-13-2014, 01:51 PM

Windshield Washing Fluid Reservoir was completely missing and lines were cut. So I ran to Pull-A-Part on lunch and grabbed an S10 Reservoir with pump as well as the lines and a T connector

$14

JRANGER · 05-13-2014, 09:59 PM

Got the reservoir mounted and found my luck is as usual. The pump was bad, so i had to go buy a new one. Now im up to $30...Tested the new pump and it works. Just need to wire everything up and run the lines to the nozzles

shearjs · 05-16-2014, 02:55 PM

Looking good Jeff. I don't know how I'd missed your new acquisition. Look forward to checking it out some day.

JRANGER · 05-18-2014, 05:15 PM

Changed the oil, added coolant, installed a new pcv valve, and installed a doughnut on the down pipe to get rid of the exhaust leak. Driving pretty good so far....Exhausted so im done for the day...Wanted to wire up the my windshield washer pump and start on the stereo but just ran out of energy and my head is bumping

JRANGER · 05-18-2014, 08:34 PM

Well I got my windshield washer pump all hooked up but not working...The damn nozzle is clogged and looks like it was crimped on the end...BLAH! I cant win!!! lol Cant find new nozzles on LMC or EBAY..wtf!

JRANGER · 05-19-2014, 10:26 AM

Ordered some 5.25 pioneer speakers and a set mdf rings to build kick panels with...lol

**thelonerife** · 05-19-2014, 10:40 AM

Cool

Rusbuilt · 05-19-2014, 04:58 PM

I'm in!!!

KSWes · 05-20-2014, 03:19 PM

Looks like a solid truck! Should be a fun project.

mcbassin · 05-20-2014, 04:16 PM

Looks like a pretty good truck to start with. I'm going to follow along too. I like really slow builds

I have one too

**thelonerife** · 05-21-2014, 01:01 AM

I've got some nozzles Jeff.

JRANGER · 05-21-2014, 02:05 PM

I actually ordered a set from some guy...

JRANGER · 05-24-2014, 07:57 PM

Wire wheeled the drip rails on top, found bondo, painted it with rustoleum, put new seam sealer down, and then repainted it with matte black...Looks a little odd but atleast its protected.

Cut out the radio area and got the stereo area fitted.

Then i converted my ashtray into a cup holder...I wanted it to be seamless but it didnt work out. The cup holder metal wasnt very weldable but i welded into the screw holes on the mounting part to get it fit into the ash tray area and then bolted the front to it...I tried to weld it on but as you can see it ruined the paint and wouldnt hold BLAH!

Rusbuilt · 05-25-2014, 08:41 AM

Cool cup holder Jeff!!

cubber · 05-26-2014, 07:50 PM

Dang, buddy, I hope you didn't weld with those flip flops on! Ouch! lol

JRANGER · 05-27-2014, 12:06 PM

heh...try shorts, short sleeve shirt, and flip flops lol

**thelonerife** · 05-27-2014, 12:44 PM

Haha. Live dangerously. Did you rest it on your gas cap to weld it? Lol

05-11-2014, 06:13 PM	#1
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Well I bought the 68 Long Stepper. Was running a bit rough and rich. Backfired a lot while driving and such but once i ran the old gas out of her she stopped backfiring. He said he hadn't had her on the road in about a year. So i need t change some fluids and such. Was idling real high, dieseled just barely after i drover her for about an hour at hwy speeds. She also stalled after about 45 minutes at a stop. So I turned the idle down then though to adjust the mixtures. Did a quick research on the 1406 eldlebrock and adjusted the carb. It seemed like the screws were all the way opened. Turned them all the way right 1 at a time and adjusted them out eventually to 2.5 turns each. Seems to be running a bit better but we will see. She needs new rockers..Looks like someone did a crap job replacing the drivers side previously and there is some rusting just above the windshield which kinda scares me but all in all she is solid. Supports and floors are good. 350 Crate with about 35k miles on it and turbo 400 which currently reads 20 mph over...Guess i need a new speedo gear. This will be an extremely slow build as my Mustang comes first so ill fix some minor things and then go from there Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-11-2014, 09:58 PM	#2
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Cool. subbed. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

05-12-2014, 12:33 PM	#3
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna That interior looks nice. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

05-12-2014, 01:34 PM	#5
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Longstepper! Subbed. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

05-12-2014, 02:46 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Im in ,I like it .

05-13-2014, 08:11 AM	#7
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna You can have the column that's in my truck now but it needs a little work. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

05-13-2014, 01:51 PM	#9
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Windshield Washing Fluid Reservoir was completely missing and lines were cut. So I ran to Pull-A-Part on lunch and grabbed an S10 Reservoir with pump as well as the lines and a T connector $14 Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-13-2014, 09:59 PM	#10
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Got the reservoir mounted and found my luck is as usual. The pump was bad, so i had to go buy a new one. Now im up to $30...Tested the new pump and it works. Just need to wire everything up and run the lines to the nozzles __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-16-2014, 02:55 PM	#11
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Looking good Jeff. I don't know how I'd missed your new acquisition. Look forward to checking it out some day. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

05-18-2014, 05:15 PM	#12
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Changed the oil, added coolant, installed a new pcv valve, and installed a doughnut on the down pipe to get rid of the exhaust leak. Driving pretty good so far....Exhausted so im done for the day...Wanted to wire up the my windshield washer pump and start on the stereo but just ran out of energy and my head is bumping __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-18-2014, 08:34 PM	#13
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Well I got my windshield washer pump all hooked up but not working...The damn nozzle is clogged and looks like it was crimped on the end...BLAH! I cant win!!! lol Cant find new nozzles on LMC or EBAY..wtf! __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-19-2014, 10:26 AM	#14
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Ordered some 5.25 pioneer speakers and a set mdf rings to build kick panels with...lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-19-2014, 10:40 AM	#15
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Cool __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

05-19-2014, 04:58 PM	#16
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna I'm in!!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

05-20-2014, 03:19 PM	#17
KSWes Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 337	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Looks like a solid truck! Should be a fun project. __________________ 70 Chevy C10 LWB My Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513002



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05-20-2014, 04:16 PM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Looks like a pretty good truck to start with. I'm going to follow along too. I like really slow builds I have one too __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-21-2014, 01:01 AM	#19
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna I've got some nozzles Jeff. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

05-21-2014, 02:05 PM	#20
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna I actually ordered a set from some guy... __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-24-2014, 07:57 PM	#21
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Wire wheeled the drip rails on top, found bondo, painted it with rustoleum, put new seam sealer down, and then repainted it with matte black...Looks a little odd but atleast its protected. Cut out the radio area and got the stereo area fitted. Then i converted my ashtray into a cup holder...I wanted it to be seamless but it didnt work out. The cup holder metal wasnt very weldable but i welded into the screw holes on the mounting part to get it fit into the ash tray area and then bolted the front to it...I tried to weld it on but as you can see it ruined the paint and wouldnt hold BLAH! Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-25-2014, 08:41 AM	#22
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Cool cup holder Jeff!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

05-26-2014, 07:50 PM	#23
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Dang, buddy, I hope you didn't weld with those flip flops on! Ouch! lol __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

05-27-2014, 12:06 PM	#24
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna heh...try shorts, short sleeve shirt, and flip flops lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

05-27-2014, 12:44 PM	#25
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna Haha. Live dangerously. Did you rest it on your gas cap to weld it? Lol __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

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