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MrHotRod5263 · 07-25-2012, 12:36 PM

Hello to all,

I am new to the board and the old truck game, but not new to Automobiles.

I am working with a 1971 C20 , 350 cu in, th350 , Eaton Ho52.

I actually let my self get SEVERELY screwed in trading for this truck. But being impatient, and Overly tired during a midnight transaction, i can only blame it on myself.

I Drove to Mississippi late one evening to trade my 05 Honda VTX1300c (perfect running bike, would of ridden to alaska and back with no hesitation) , for this truck . Saw a few pics over internet and relied heavily on owners word.

The truck turned out to be NOT Daily Drivable, needs brakes all the way around, rear wheel cylinders leaking , radiator leaking once warm , had a bunch of electrical gremlins from poor grounds and one wire being pinned in wrong location on cluster ( Thanks VetteVet you ROCK

), Hei distributor installed but not tuned for the stock 350, carb gasket leaking, all the window rubbers are dry and cracked, vent windows open poorly, passenger window is a

to open and close. ALOT of painted over rust. and the list could go on.

Needless to say i have my work cut out for me, and hurt butt i can only blame on myself.

This truck at midnight with a **** ton of lipstick seemed decent and a quick fire up and drive around the block seemed ok. I was wrong..

If anyone has some pointers on the rear end adjustments , dis-assembly, re assembly and the H.E.I. adjustments, i am open to any help i can get

**RenoKeene** · 07-26-2012, 03:08 PM

Welcome aboard from Central florida. Sorry to hear that but like you said its your fault. You've come to the right place though, lots of good folks willing to help. Post your questions in the 67-72 message board or the tech forums and someone will help you.

darkhorse970 · 07-26-2012, 05:04 PM

Welcome from another North LA guy. There are a few of us around here that get together from time to time, talk trucks, hang out and work on them occasionally. PM Me if you want to chat.

MrHotRod5263 · 07-26-2012, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the invite, i might take you up on that once i get her on the road.

I feel its going to take a bit though as my time to work on it is sometime limited due to family.

1ATony · 08-01-2012, 03:36 PM

Welcome to the site

07-25-2012, 12:36 PM	#1
MrHotRod5263 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bossier City , La. Posts: 31	Hello from North Louisiana Hello to all, I am new to the board and the old truck game, but not new to Automobiles. I am working with a 1971 C20 , 350 cu in, th350 , Eaton Ho52. I actually let my self get SEVERELY screwed in trading for this truck. But being impatient, and Overly tired during a midnight transaction, i can only blame it on myself. I Drove to Mississippi late one evening to trade my 05 Honda VTX1300c (perfect running bike, would of ridden to alaska and back with no hesitation) , for this truck . Saw a few pics over internet and relied heavily on owners word. The truck turned out to be NOT Daily Drivable, needs brakes all the way around, rear wheel cylinders leaking , radiator leaking once warm , had a bunch of electrical gremlins from poor grounds and one wire being pinned in wrong location on cluster ( Thanks VetteVet you ROCK ), Hei distributor installed but not tuned for the stock 350, carb gasket leaking, all the window rubbers are dry and cracked, vent windows open poorly, passenger window is a to open and close. ALOT of painted over rust. and the list could go on. Needless to say i have my work cut out for me, and hurt butt i can only blame on myself. This truck at midnight with a **** ton of lipstick seemed decent and a quick fire up and drive around the block seemed ok. I was wrong.. If anyone has some pointers on the rear end adjustments , dis-assembly, re assembly and the H.E.I. adjustments, i am open to any help i can get Attached Images

07-26-2012, 03:08 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Hello from North Louisiana Welcome aboard from Central florida. Sorry to hear that but like you said its your fault. You've come to the right place though, lots of good folks willing to help. Post your questions in the 67-72 message board or the tech forums and someone will help you. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-26-2012, 05:04 PM	#3
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: Hello from North Louisiana Welcome from another North LA guy. There are a few of us around here that get together from time to time, talk trucks, hang out and work on them occasionally. PM Me if you want to chat. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

07-26-2012, 06:22 PM	#4
MrHotRod5263 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bossier City , La. Posts: 31	Re: Hello from North Louisiana Thanks for the invite, i might take you up on that once i get her on the road. I feel its going to take a bit though as my time to work on it is sometime limited due to family.

08-01-2012, 03:36 PM	#5
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Hello from North Louisiana Welcome to the site

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