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06-16-2011, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: jackson, michigan
Posts: 246
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It's Lives Again
After a year of demolition/construction, my old 60 lives again. Got the plates and insurance this morning and been cruising all afternoon. Can't believe the number of people pointing and giving me thumbs up. Even had a minor challenge at a red light and this old truck suprised the s**t out of a rice burner, leaving him to suck fumes of my flowmasters. It's been a year this month since i started this project and is it ever sweet when it all comes together. It was built to be my daily driver and it's first day at work was today. I was relieved when the 700r4 shifted into overdrive though. I had went around the block a few times and have a home wired OD switch on my dash, but it never shifted into OD for me on the trial runs, but i never really got above about 35 or so. Today when i hit the open road, the converter locked right up on command, just wasn't going fast enough for it to engage apparently. All in all, everything is great with it. Brakes could be better, but they're drums, probably upgrade in the future, but for this summer, i'm gonna cruize and no major teardowns. The steering is tight, and this thing rides like a caddilac. I don't know why everybody wants to dump the tortion bar setup, makes for a nice ride. Anyway, what a sweet ride. I gave up a 55 belair to get this truck and wondered if that was a good decision. I'm not wondering anymore, this truck is great.
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06-16-2011, 04:34 PM
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Who Me?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: It's Lives Again
Welcome back on the streets!!
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06-16-2011, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Kenner Louisiana
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Re: It's Lives Again
Congratulations!! Have fun!!
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06-16-2011, 06:02 PM
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Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
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Re: It's Lives Again
Outstanding. Nice when a truck makes it all the way through a rebuild and back on the road. Too often priorities change or life gets in the way and it just doesn't happen. Have fun!
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06-16-2011, 07:35 PM
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 Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Burbank CA
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Re: It's Lives Again
Nice going on the rebuild. I recently bought my kid a plastic ball at the supermarket that exactly matched your trucks paint. You know, the kind that are in those big wire baskets ...too cool!
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06-17-2011, 12:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado
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Re: It's Lives Again
Very cool! Congrats on getting it together again. I am looking forward to doing the same.
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06-17-2011, 01:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Marianna, Florida
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Re: It's Lives Again
Very nice, congratulations ! I'm still working on mine after putting in the underbed fuel cell.
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06-17-2011, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Detroit MI
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Re: It's Lives Again
I know exactly how you feel .. It amazes me how many people compliment on my 63 , even people with real nice cars.... Feels good to drive down the road after working on them for so long...
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06-17-2011, 08:37 AM
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Old and crusty
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Surprise, AZ
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Re: It's Lives Again
Very nice! Keep us updated.
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06-17-2011, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
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Re: It's Lives Again
I also sold my 55 Belair 2 dr. ht. then bought my 65 shortstepper. I had sellers remorse about the double nickel but like you.......my truck stretches necks where ever she goes more than the old chevy and it's a blast to drive. I always get stuck taking the folding chairs and coolers to the shows! Aaaahhhh life is good.
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06-17-2011, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oceano,CA
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Re: It's Lives Again
smoke those rice lovers!!!
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06-17-2011, 10:42 PM
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HOW long until spring??
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Star Idaho
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Re: It's Lives Again
It is a great feeling to have your project back on the road .. nice job!!!
Makes you appreciate all the effort that it took.
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06-19-2011, 09:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: stockton
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Re: It's Lives Again
Very cool, nice looking truck
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