Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued

[71Sleeper]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

And it's getting there...



Like my lighting?

Looks just like my old motor which is a 307 with the two barrel carb. I wonder how much they would sale for? I also have to find a new inner finder for my pass side because of the battery acid rust. Just haven't decided to try and find one that is in better shape then mine or just buy 2 new repops. Your battery tray looks to be in good shape though. Good luck with the front end swap I always favored the 67/68 front. Going to look good.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

looks good. keep it going. i seldom use gloves, they protect nice and keep your hands from getting greasy but i lose dexterity.

I take them on and off as needed. Seems every time I take them off I slice a finger Plus, my wife likes my hands slightly less scratchy than sandpaper....so I need to keep the gloves on

Originally Posted by dmwphoto

looking like you are making serious progress now. Hollar if you need a hand on anything. I will have mine over at the tractor supply saturday for the CTC car show.

Thanks. Got any info on the show?

[heeroyue2002]

=] u should see all the scars on my hands haha.
ive seen the hands of some of the field workers over here and man do their hands get tore up. looks way worse then sandpaper.

[71Sleeper]

[QUOTE=VA72C10;4936397]I take them on and off as needed. Seems every time I take them off I slice a finger Plus, my wife likes my hands slightly less scratchy than sandpaper....so I need to keep the gloves on

I understand what you mean about slicing fingers when working on these old trucks. I use to be in construction work for many yrs. but have had a desk job for a few years now. Need less to say my hands are a lot softer now. It seems like I can just reach down and pull the oil dip stick out and get sliced with these powder puff hands now.

[VA72C10]

Yeah, I worked at a greenhouse and then ups loading trucks in highschool and early college and my hands got really tough...but my wife prefers a back rub with soft hands now

[heeroyue2002]

oh man, i have to give those every nite and sometimes in the morn

[71Sleeper]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Yeah, I worked at a greenhouse and then ups loading trucks in highschool and early college and my hands got really tough...but my wife prefers a back rub with soft hands now

LOL!!!! Are all women alike? I get roped into given my wife a back rub like daily it seems. But like the saying goes, when momma is happy everyone is happy.

[68 TT]

[quote=71Sleeper;4936601]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I take them on and off as needed. Seems every time I take them off I slice a finger Plus, my wife likes my hands slightly less scratchy than sandpaper....so I need to keep the gloves on

I understand what you mean about slicing fingers when working on these old trucks. I use to be in construction work for many yrs. but have had a desk job for a few years now. Need less to say my hands are a lot softer now. It seems like I can just reach down and pull the oil dip stick out and get sliced with these powder puff hands now.

Same problem here. Too many years behind a desk and not enough actually working with my hands. I never used to need gloves but now I can't do jack without cutting myself. I'm working on fixing that problem. No more desk job, back to being a machinist again.

[VA72C10]

Going to try to find some time to work on the truck tomorrow night and the weekend but have a lot of parts to work on first.

[71Sleeper]

Always need to have high hopes to get a lot done so atleast something will get done. That's how I look at it. I want my motor running by Wed of next week but will be lucky to have the motor installed. Just gotta shoot for the stars!

[71Sleeper]

What are the plans with the motor?

[dmwphoto]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks. Got any info on the show?

Yes. It is being put on by Chesterfield Technical Center. They do a great job and draw LOTS of cool entries. It will be at Tractor Supply on Hull st Saturday from 10am to 4PM. Admission is free. Vehicles can be entered in the show for a fee of 20.00. Let me know if you ar anyone else needs more info. My 71 C10 is entered and I will be there all day.

Dave

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

Always need to have high hopes to get a lot done so atleast something will get done. That's how I look at it. I want my motor running by Wed of next week but will be lucky to have the motor installed. Just gotta shoot for the stars!

I always set my expectations high (see above where at this point I expected to have the front clip off and everything cleaned up

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

What are the plans with the motor?

It runs great so I'm going to clean it, paint it, and install new plug wires (already have them) and some new hoses, and a belt (and possibly power steering if I find the correct bracket in time)

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by dmwphoto

Yes. It is being put on by Chesterfield Technical Center. They do a great job and draw LOTS of cool entries. It will be at Tractor Supply on Hull st Saturday from 10am to 4PM. Admission is free. Vehicles can be entered in the show for a fee of 20.00. Let me know if you ar anyone else needs more info. My 71 C10 is entered and I will be there all day.

Dave

Cool, I'll have to swing by if I get a chance. Wife will have out only operating vehicle out at a baby shower in the morning so it depends how early she gets back...

[71Sleeper]

It runs great so I'm going to clean it, paint it, and install new plug wires (already have them) and some new hoses, and a belt (and possibly power steering if I find the correct bracket in time)[/QUOTE]

I have an extra bracket that should fit. Came of a 70 c10 V8 engine. Fits the old style power steering pump. Needs to be cleaned up. You can have just cover shipping. PM me

[BMERDOC]

Getting to see it in person adds a new twist to seeing the pics!! I'm savin my money, see you again soon!!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

It runs great so I'm going to clean it, paint it, and install new plug wires (already have them) and some new hoses, and a belt (and possibly power steering if I find the correct bracket in time)

I have an extra bracket that should fit. Came of a 70 c10 V8 engine. Fits the old style power steering pump. Needs to be cleaned up. You can have just cover shipping. PM me[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Pm sent!!!

Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Getting to see it in person adds a new twist to seeing the pics!! I'm savin my money, see you again soon!!

Good talking with you. Should be very different the next time you see it

[litew8]

Originally Posted by jbice70gmc

The moog ball joints have a metal washer made into the ruber on the bottom and top of the boot so I think its as far as its gonna go. Rewelded and recut my cups they are about 1/2" taller than they were. The bags look much more comfortable. To make myself more clear the top portion of the boo seats fine but the bigger end of the boot is the problem, it will just barely fit over the smallest portion of the taper on the balljoint. I'll go take a picture.

You prob. already know this - but there are markers on the boot that should line up with the base markers.

[litew8]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Haven't pulled all the codes but almost EVERYTHING looks original on the engine....air cleaner, carb, intake, manifolds, alt, rad hoses, clamps, water pump.....

Since it's entirely Orange, wonder what (if anything) was done to the guts.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by litew8

Since it's entirely Orange, wonder what (if anything) was done to the guts.

Not sure, but it runs great with no weird noises, no smoke, and good power.

[litew8]

Sounds nice. Since it fires right up, compression is good. Are you planning on tearing into it any?
I only mentioned the color because it prob. isn't original for the year? And belated congrats on the new little one!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by litew8

Sounds nice. Since it fires right up, compression is good. Are you planning on tearing into it any?
I only mentioned the color because it prob. isn't original for the year? And belated congrats on the new little one!

Not planning to tear into it. I've driven it about 100 miles now....about 20 city and 80 highway...runs really good even at 65-70mph on the interstate. Oil looks good, antifreeze looks good.

Sure it was repainted with spray bomb at some point. I'll be making it look prettier

Thanks, she's 7 weeks old now and doing well!

[VA72C10]

got the bolts undone on the rad support...stupid mistake...forgot that there's two bolts on there so I hit them with pb blaster and actually put a screw through the rad support so the bolt and washer couldn't turn.
Then put a wrench on the top bolt and sure enough...came right off....

Got the driver's fender and inner completely unbolted and have two bolts left on the passenger side...no room in the garage to get to them so I'll roll it out tomorrow or Monday and get the two bolts off and take off the front clip and spray it with degreaser and pressure wash it.


Trying to decide how nice I want to make this truck. It's in good shape and going to look really nice with the paint, engine re-done, and the interior redone. I have all 71-72 suspension components other than spindles and could get 6 lug disc brake rotors for it to add discs in the front....or go 5 lug if I find a good 5 lug rear shortly....(I have a line on a couple)

I am definitely adding power brakes and power steering, tilt column, and a tach dash...so it's going to have some nice options....

....so....do I spend more time on the body work and put shiny paint on it instead of a patina job...and re-do the suspension (and would re-do the exhaust too)?

I can finish the truck for about 600-800 more and have a super nice truck that'd be worth 7-8K (or more) in my opinion.....or spend about 200 more and be able to sell the 71-72 parts for that so really no more outlay but I'm not sure how much the truck would be worth at that point? 3-4k?

I am in the situation...again....where I am going to need to sell it. The thinking of making it nicer is I'll get more for it obviously and would be able to afford another project/driver for me (1,500 or less longbed) and then a shortbed project that I'd work on to sell...

Right now trucks are the way I pay the bills (in addition to thoroughly enjoying working on these trucks) so I have to think about this logically not with emotion...and need to think realistically also...any input is appreciated...including what color to paint the truck knowing I'm going to sell it...

[heeroyue2002]

whatever makes u more cash if thats how the bills are paid!

[big_al_71]

I would put shinny paint put the extra $600-$800 more and have a super nice truck that'd be worth 7-8K (or more) in my opinion