Project: Mistress

[gcburdic]

Okay...finally installed the VC and air cleaner cover....what do ya think?...
I installed perma-dry plus gaskets and reused the T-bars hold downs (which I DON'T like)...I'll be changing those out....But noticed there was oil leaks on the passenger side about half way back along the outside...I don't want to reuse the spreader bars, but how can I get it to seat better??

[VA72C10]

Looks good in there. Other than the spreader bars, I'm not sure...maybe someone else will chime in.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Okay...finally installed the VC and air cleaner cover....what do ya think?...
I installed perma-dry plus gaskets and reused the T-bars hold downs (which I DON'T like)...I'll be changing those out....But noticed there was oil leaks on the passenger side about half way back along the outside...I don't want to reuse the spreader bars, but how can I get it to seat better??

Maybe the studs are too long on the T bars and bottoming out prior to tigtening up on the valve cover. Try adding a couple of washers to the T bars. Did you let the motor get hot and then retighten them? This seems to help the gaskets seat. Also, I always run a thin layer of permatex on the valve cover before placing the gasket on, but that's just me. Hope this helps.

[highperf4x4]

Looks good!

[gcburdic]

So I finally worked on the Mistress a little more this weekend....needed to install the radio and kick panel speakers...It was a pretty easy install once I found a good ground....next I finally got lighting to the gauges in the center panel and hooked up the voltmeter.....then I finally decided to get the fuel gauge working...I had wired it wrong (it took me 2 nights to figure it out, but I got it resolved).....and since I had the bench seat out, I went ahead and installed my original lap belts that were in the truck when I bought it (gonna install 3 pt belts soon so these are temporary)....also, finally got the engine bay cleaned up by installing stainless steel bolts as hold downs on the valve covers (removed the T-bars).....here's a looky at my progress....

[MrBlue]

gcburdic,
WOW! Love that Color!
The color really pops out at you!
So how does the exhaust sound on the road?
THanks
MrBlue

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by MrBlue

gcburdic,
WOW! Love that Color!
The color really pops out at you!
So how does the exhaust sound on the road?
THanks
MrBlue

Hey Thanks so much MrBlue.....

exhausts sounds like....wah, chirp, wahhhhh, chirp, wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (only a TH400)

just kidding.....still sounds good to me, but will take it out back at some point.....just sounds too good to me right now!!!

When I first drove it home (took about an hour), it was cold out and I rode home with the windows up.....When I got out it was like I had the bass in the stereo up full blast for the last hour...

Thanks for looking!!!

[lclippard]

sweet truck man. i may have to swing one exit over and check it out sometime. i keep seeing all these awesome colors and cant seem to decide what color i want mine. i guess i should stay away from this color since we'll be running in the same town(s)

[my67chevytruck]

looking good Geoff!

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good Geoff!

Thanks Heath!!!...I appreciate it!!!

[highperf4x4]

lookin good brother!

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by lclippard

sweet truck man. i may have to swing one exit over and check it out sometime. i keep seeing all these awesome colors and cant seem to decide what color i want mine. i guess i should stay away from this color since we'll be running in the same town(s)

Let me know when you want to swing by.....got any pics of your truck posted up here??.....How far along are you??....Maybe I can help you out some if you need it!!!....Do whatever color you want....make it yours....

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

lookin good brother!

Thanks brother!!!

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

exhausts sounds like....wah, chirp, wahhhhh, chirp, wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (only a TH400)

I think we are going to need a video to confirm this...

Still lovin' the project Geoff!

[my67chevytruck]

Geoof, how did you go about painting the VC's, and breather. I have contemplated touching up my son's, but alot of masking.....

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Geoof, how did you go about painting the VC's, and breather. I have contemplated touching up my son's, but alot of masking.....

Heath,

It was actually super easy.....I actually taped up the 1st cover and sprayed it with some high temp semi-gloss (I didn't waste my time taping the second one or the Air cleaner cover)....I waited about 5 minutes, then put some minerial spirits or paint thinner on a rag and wiped off the finned/ raised and over sprayed areas.....then wiped it down real good with a wet cloth.....be sure to use cloth that won't leave lint like I did originally!!.....hope this helps and let me know if you need anymore info!!

[my67chevytruck]

cool, i was thinking along those lines, thanks for the info.

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I think we are going to need a video to confirm this...

I second the motion......

[gcburdic]

Stopped by this cool car wash in Cooleemee, NC on my way home from a car show this weekend in Winston-Salem.....I never really recognize the rake on the Mistress unless I take pics of her!!!

[my67chevytruck]

lookin good....

[89 GMC Sierra]

I love the way your truck turned out it is fricken awesome.
Right now my Dad and I are in the process of fixing up my truck its a 89 GMC Sierra c1500 short box. We decided to paint it a tangerine color that looks similar to the color on your truck and after seeing how great it turned out on your truck it puts my mind at ease.
I love the way your truck turned out its just awesome haha

[Tim_A]

sweet truck, man! Enjoyed your thread. Something tells me that mine can take longer than anticipated.

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

lookin good....

Thanks Heath!

Originally Posted by 89 GMC Sierra

I love the way your truck turned out it is fricken awesome.
Right now my Dad and I are in the process of fixing up my truck its a 89 GMC Sierra c1500 short box. We decided to paint it a tangerine color that looks similar to the color on your truck and after seeing how great it turned out on your truck it puts my mind at ease.
I love the way your truck turned out its just awesome haha

Thanks alot 89 GMC Sierra....post up some pics when yours gets painted!!!

Originally Posted by Tim_A

sweet truck, man! Enjoyed your thread. Something tells me that mine can take longer than anticipated.

Thanks Tim A.....yeah, I thought it was funny when you said it'll be a quick upgrade!!!


Here's the Mistress at the Lake!!!....Took this with my camera phone...turned out pretty good!

[VA72C10]

That's a sweet camera phone picture

[my67chevytruck]

Ah.... aint nothing like being alone with your mistress at the lake!!

[72mistressc10]

Just an FYI I have a 72 c10 long bed, your truck has been officially selected for my inspiration. I might even go as far as jacking your color also. Mine will have minor differences and probably won't look as sweet as yours but none the less, I will try my darndest.