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tracterman2 · 03-05-2007, 04:39 PM

My $500 truck well..I have 650 in it now...but it ran for the first time in 15 years saturday....spent the day making sure everything was okay...clean fuel...new oil...oil/gas mix down neck of carb....rislone had been in cylinders and turned by hand everyday for two weeks....new HEI...wires...plugs...and lift off...smoked like all get out for 30 sec or so...then smoothed out and purred like a kitten...it was amazing...never before have I done something like this and it went so flawlessly on the first try....and SOO smooth after 15 years...it was awsome...hard part done...worrying is hopefully over....ran for 15 minutes then I had to leave...but man..started and killed three times and started easier than my cummins...anyways..I'm excited...thanks for all you help!!

Blue'72 · 03-05-2007, 04:44 PM

I'm a little choked up after reading that..

Congrats! Good to hear it's alive again after so long...

stllookn · 03-05-2007, 05:32 PM

It is always so gratifying to bring them back to life!

**truckdude239** · 03-05-2007, 05:32 PM

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-05-2007, 05:36 PM

Longhorn Man · 03-05-2007, 05:50 PM

I have to agree with stllookn... there is an awsome feeling when you fire one up that has been dormant for a loing time.

tracterman2 · 03-05-2007, 06:13 PM

here are pics of the truck before I started working on it...this was when I picked her up...I don't have new pics yet...guess I need to take some huh??

When I see these pics all I can think is....

j/k

Rollie396 · 03-05-2007, 06:20 PM

It's sooooooo nice to hear a story like that every now and again.I kinda renews a fellas faith.

TruckinDaddy · 03-05-2007, 08:19 PM

Sounds like you did it right!

Mine sat for 13 years without running. I wasn't nearly as careful as you. A few gallons of good gas, a couple of cans of heet, topped off the oil and put in a new battery. After a few tries, she fired up.

Now I have caght up on all the stuff I should have done (most of what you already did) and she runs great!

RedZ71 · 03-05-2007, 08:33 PM

LWBs for ever!!!

man, i know that feeling of victory, and its the best! i felt the same way when i successfully rebuilt my qjet.

congrats on your resuscitation!!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-06-2007, 03:47 AM

LWBs FOREVER!...hahaha

and congrats on getting your engine fired up

tracterman2 · 03-06-2007, 10:23 AM

LWB=real truck
SWB=about on the same level as an el camino kinda looks like a truck...but may as well have been a sedan or mini van

HAHAHA

**Yukon Jack** · 03-06-2007, 10:35 AM

Congrats - looks like a very straight truck - solid foundation to work from.

03-05-2007, 04:39 PM	#1
tracterman2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, Arkansas Posts: 96	We Have Lift Off!!! My $500 truck well..I have 650 in it now...but it ran for the first time in 15 years saturday....spent the day making sure everything was okay...clean fuel...new oil...oil/gas mix down neck of carb....rislone had been in cylinders and turned by hand everyday for two weeks....new HEI...wires...plugs...and lift off...smoked like all get out for 30 sec or so...then smoothed out and purred like a kitten...it was amazing...never before have I done something like this and it went so flawlessly on the first try....and SOO smooth after 15 years...it was awsome...hard part done...worrying is hopefully over....ran for 15 minutes then I had to leave...but man..started and killed three times and started easier than my cummins...anyways..I'm excited...thanks for all you help!! __________________ I'm Your Huckleberry. You Ain't No Daisy.

03-05-2007, 04:44 PM	#2
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! I'm a little choked up after reading that.. Congrats! Good to hear it's alive again after so long... __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

03-05-2007, 05:32 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! It is always so gratifying to bring them back to life! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-05-2007, 05:32 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-05-2007, 05:36 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 03-05-2007 at 05:37 PM.

03-05-2007, 05:50 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! I have to agree with stllookn... there is an awsome feeling when you fire one up that has been dormant for a loing time.

03-05-2007, 06:13 PM	#7
tracterman2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, Arkansas Posts: 96	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! here are pics of the truck before I started working on it...this was when I picked her up...I don't have new pics yet...guess I need to take some huh?? When I see these pics all I can think is.... j/k Attached Images __________________ I'm Your Huckleberry. You Ain't No Daisy.

03-05-2007, 06:20 PM	#8
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! It's sooooooo nice to hear a story like that every now and again.I kinda renews a fellas faith. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-05-2007, 08:19 PM	#9
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! Sounds like you did it right! Mine sat for 13 years without running. I wasn't nearly as careful as you. A few gallons of good gas, a couple of cans of heet, topped off the oil and put in a new battery. After a few tries, she fired up. Now I have caght up on all the stuff I should have done (most of what you already did) and she runs great! __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

03-05-2007, 08:33 PM	#10
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! LWBs for ever!!! man, i know that feeling of victory, and its the best! i felt the same way when i successfully rebuilt my qjet. congrats on your resuscitation!!! __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

03-06-2007, 03:47 AM	#11
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! LWBs FOREVER!...hahaha and congrats on getting your engine fired up __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-06-2007, 10:23 AM	#12
tracterman2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, Arkansas Posts: 96	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! LWB=real truck SWB=about on the same level as an el camino kinda looks like a truck...but may as well have been a sedan or mini van HAHAHA __________________ I'm Your Huckleberry. You Ain't No Daisy.

03-06-2007, 10:35 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: We Have Lift Off!!! Congrats - looks like a very straight truck - solid foundation to work from. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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