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tommys66 · 04-14-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

I like the mass of wires above the spark plug wires.

is that not how it goes?

TimE · 04-19-2010, 09:59 PM

Sorry for the wrong part # on the wires. I didn't consider the difference between the coils setups.

Gotta tell you though, your build has a lot of great info. Great job!!

tommys66 · 04-19-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Sorry for the wrong part # on the wires. I didn't consider the difference between the coils setups.

not a problem...without the wrong number, I may not have found the ones that I did.

Gotta tell you though, your build has a lot of great info. Great job!!

thanks

daverod · 04-20-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommys66

is that not how it goes?

That's the way I'd do it.

I think you have the red one hooked up wrong though.

tommys66 · 05-01-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

That's the way I'd do it.

I think you have the red one hooked up wrong though.

well, I hope your wrong!! Its gonna get a smoke test one of these days

tommys66 · 05-01-2010, 10:48 PM

ordered a radiator from jegs, It is the chevrolet universal fit. dimensions are 26" wide, and 19" tall. it came with universal mounting straps, also got a polished cover for the top. I am not sure how to mount this thing....can I set the bottom in rubber pads as is or do I have to make a cover for the bottom?

tommys66 · 07-13-2010, 05:34 PM

Still working on radiator brackets, In the mean time I made the brake lines for the rear end. The only problem with the lines is I need a way to secure them. I don't know what was used on this rear end originally.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-13-2010, 06:10 PM

Cool build! Any pictures of where you bolted you oil dipstick to the motor? TIA.

R/

Strodder · 07-13-2010, 08:31 PM

It's coming along really nice. Good job.

daverod · 07-13-2010, 08:31 PM

Mine are held on with a little metal tab just welded to the axle. It just bends over the brake line. Looking gooood. I want one.

Alan's Classic · 07-13-2010, 08:46 PM

Nice work Tommy. I made a cover for the bottom of my radiator for more support so the coils don't crush.

tommys66 · 07-13-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Cool build! Any pictures of where you bolted you oil dipstick to the motor? TIA.

R/

this is the only pic I have. it is a lokar dipstick. It just presses into a rubber grommet at the block, and I haven't decided where to bolt the bracket to.

tommys66 · 07-13-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

It's coming along really nice. Good job.

thanks, it is goin slow right now cause it's just too hot in the shop!

**Hart_Rod** · 07-13-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommys66

this is the only pic I have. it is a lokar dipstick. It just presses into a rubber grommet at the block, and I haven't decided where to bolt the bracket to.

I've got the same one, but there doesn't seem to be an obvious place that "it" wants to bolt to,

.

tommys66 · 07-13-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Mine are held on with a little metal tab just welded to the axle. It just bends over the brake line. Looking gooood. I want one.

well I've already painted the rearend, so i was looking for something that wraps around the tube, like on the late model chevys

tommys66 · 07-13-2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Nice work Tommy. I made a cover for the bottom of my radiator for more support so the coils don't crush.

thanks, if the brackets i am making don't workout I will have to do that.

tommys66 · 07-13-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I've got the same one, but there doesn't seem to be an obvious place that "it" wants to bolt to,

.

I think it is too short for this application, but it was too expensive to not use! Prolly have to make a bracket for it. had to make brackets for everything else so far, so why not this too.

daverod · 07-14-2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommys66

well I've already painted the rearend, so i was looking for something that wraps around the tube, like on the late model chevys

Oh, like a zip tie

muddpile · 07-14-2010, 01:02 AM

I pictured a zip tie right at that moment too. I've seen them used for some pretty crazy things.

Dinos63 · 07-14-2010, 10:50 AM

Nice work kat! Very slick

tommys66 · 07-14-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Oh, like a zip tie

well, a little more ingenuity than a zip tie, maybe a hose clamp

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddpile

I pictured a zip tie right at that moment too. I've seen them used for some pretty crazy things.

yep, i use them for everything!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

Nice work kat! Very slick

thanks

structures · 07-24-2010, 11:16 PM

Where did you get your driveshaft?

tommys66 · 07-25-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by structures

Where did you get your driveshaft?

I had it made at a machine shop. I think it was around $300

tommys66 · 08-12-2010, 08:27 PM

got my power steering hoses made. had to buy an adapter fitting(from napa) to go from the o-ring to flare fitting.

tommys66 · 08-12-2010, 08:33 PM

got the firewall and interrior painted. went with ppg vibrant blue.

04-19-2010, 09:59 PM	#177
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Tommys66 Build Sorry for the wrong part # on the wires. I didn't consider the difference between the coils setups. Gotta tell you though, your build has a lot of great info. Great job!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!! Last edited by TimE; 04-19-2010 at 10:00 PM.

05-01-2010, 10:48 PM	#181
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build ordered a radiator from jegs, It is the chevrolet universal fit. dimensions are 26" wide, and 19" tall. it came with universal mounting straps, also got a polished cover for the top. I am not sure how to mount this thing....can I set the bottom in rubber pads as is or do I have to make a cover for the bottom? Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

07-13-2010, 05:34 PM	#182
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build Still working on radiator brackets, In the mean time I made the brake lines for the rear end. The only problem with the lines is I need a way to secure them. I don't know what was used on this rear end originally. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

07-13-2010, 06:10 PM	#183
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Tommys66 Build Cool build! Any pictures of where you bolted you oil dipstick to the motor? TIA. R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-13-2010, 08:31 PM	#184
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Tommys66 Build It's coming along really nice. Good job. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-13-2010, 08:31 PM	#185
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Tommys66 Build Mine are held on with a little metal tab just welded to the axle. It just bends over the brake line. Looking gooood. I want one. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 07-13-2010 at 08:34 PM.

07-13-2010, 08:46 PM	#186
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Tommys66 Build Nice work Tommy. I made a cover for the bottom of my radiator for more support so the coils don't crush. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-14-2010, 01:02 AM	#194
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Tommys66 Build I pictured a zip tie right at that moment too. I've seen them used for some pretty crazy things. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

07-14-2010, 10:50 AM	#195
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Tommys66 Build Nice work kat! Very slick __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-24-2010, 11:16 PM	#197
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: Tommys66 Build Where did you get your driveshaft? __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

08-12-2010, 08:27 PM	#199
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build got my power steering hoses made. had to buy an adapter fitting(from napa) to go from the o-ring to flare fitting. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

08-12-2010, 08:33 PM	#200
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build got the firewall and interrior painted. went with ppg vibrant blue. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

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