What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Mike_The_Grad]

Trac209, magwakeenercew2jh- I can tell that the driver side head has been welded previously on the #3 cylinder. At the outside of the #7 cylinder the head gasket material was easy to separate from the steel impregnated in between it. And now that I think about all the symptoms I've seen, I think that coolant escaped through the heat crossover port through my intake and dumped into the #6 cylinder giving the appearance of a blown head gasket on that side also. I did have coolant under my carb and gaskets. But since I seen coolant out of both collector tubes I assumed they both went, so I have already pulled them both off. But the gasket on that side appears to be intact. But I also noticed that the gasket wasn't sealed in between the #4 cylinders.

[zellway]

gave a rusty fender the patch. Well started.

[Mike_The_Grad]

Trac209- up until this event I had no coolant loss. Is there a thread I can post to to avoid hijacking this awesome thread that we all enjoy? I would love more than anything to pick someone's brain and entertain all possibilities as to what lead to my current situation...I now know every square inch of my vehicle and about 90% of its past.any input is greatly appreciated. I'm so thankful to have found this forum. I wish I had discovered it sooner. It feels good to know there are people all over this great country of ours, (and now the world) who share the same interests as I. And also the amount of support most of us have for our fellow members, irregardless of anything other than the fact that we love our vehicles.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by Mike_The_Grad

Trac209- up until this event I had no coolant loss. Is there a thread I can post to to avoid hijacking this awesome thread that we all enjoy?

I'll start one.

Here we go:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...97#post6870097

[jimbosprint]

Got the new engine into my truck today!

[Andy4639]

I bought a set of seats out of a 99 Tahoe. 6 way power with heat. I got the movement in both of them working + heat on the passenger side.
Need a seat module for the drivers side.

[bennetta]

Shopped around on the internet for some items. Radio delete plate, visor hooks,glove box parts,etc.... Found everything but radio delete plate.

[gmebey]

Moving one step closer to the end.

I'm currently rebuilding the front end with all new ball-joints, bushings, shafts, tie rod ends, springs and shocks.

I have all the parts cleaned up from the driver side (sorry no picture of that)

Hopefully tomorrow I can start assembly.

[VWNate1]

I visited it in the paint jail ~ they have taken off all the sheet metal , doors etc. and bead blasted them and primered , painted the bottom of the can glossy black , I reminded him I wanted it all green , every inch .

The replacement cab shows almost no rust through except where I saw it before purchase , at the bottom of the A Pillars and forward ends of the rocker panels .

The front fenders , hood and replacement core support are all de rusted and primed as well , I couldn't find any rust in either door .

He says as soon as the cab is finished he'll begin striping the chassis and moving forward faster , still couldn't give me any E.T.D. though .

There's now piles of cleaned up and re painted small items , brackets and so on , he re bushed all the door hinges .

Yay ! .

[70 shop truck]

New rear brakes today and rust busting done this morning. More rust busting tomorrow. i think when I finally get rid of all the rust all that will be left is 4 tires and a steering wheel.

[texjake]

I am finally done with the interior! It was a long and tedious journey but everything is new & clean!

[70 shop truck]

Wow. Great interior!

[texjake]

Originally Posted by 70 shop truck

Wow. Great interior!

Thanks! This is what is use to look like before the transformation.

[70 shop truck]

My tank is in the cab also and I'm wondering if the new carpets are cut for this?

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by texjake

I am finally done with the interior! It was a long and tedious journey but everything is new & clean!

man you did good , that looks great .....congrats on the great work you have done. been working on ole dollor .....pic's will come.

[ole dollor]

well new white wall tires . new dash wood grain , new rocker panels left and right and painted doors and front fenders, been at it for about a week and a half , waiting on some of the paint to dry so I can put the doors back on and go to coffee....her are some pic's .

[texjake]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

man you did good , that looks great .....congrats on the great work you have done. been working on ole dollor .....pic's will come.

Thanks Don! It's been a labor of a love to get it to this stage. I see you been working hard on yours too....great job, looking good!

[texjake]

I installed the under the dash LED light strips & wired them into the dome light. Sorry for the bad iPhone low light pic.

[chevy2tom]

There is, check with lmc, brothers, GMC paul one of them has it.

[Saclandman]

Prepped for the engine swap. S@$t just got real.

[bigun911]

Got mine running for the first time in 17 years and drove it to the end of the street and back. Once I figure out how to load a video where I can link to it, I will.

[greywurm]

I pulled a tired l6 and put a 72 350 in my 71 long bed this weekend... What a chore for a first time swapper to do alone. May rebuild the l6 or may sell it. Haven't decided yet.

Pulled the old motor Friday night. I didn't have the parking brake on so the truck rolled back a little and turned the transmission a bit. I'm pretty sure the only thing that stopped it from rolling further was the transmission dip stick. Oops...

Saturday I replace the transmission mount and use my police crown vic to push the truck up the driveway to turn the transmission back. Got it pretty straight. Jacked up the tranny so it was level. And lastly put the old motor on a second engine stand so I could use the hoist. The wife had other things for me to do so that was about it for today.

Today I got the motor in place and on the new motor mounts. Was getting late and have calculus homework so had to call it quits.

At this point, I need to figure out how to get the last half inch between the engine and tranny cleared and get the transmission all the way turned right. Probably about 3/4" off. Any tips would be appreciated.

[68wannabe]

Got the floor cut out and prepped for the complete floor replacement!

[texasld]

Originally Posted by 68wannabe

Got the floor cut out and prepped for the complete floor replacement!

Wowzers that's a lot of cutting. Going to be awesome when it's all back together though.

[68wannabe]

Originally Posted by texasld

Wowzers that's a lot of cutting. Going to be awesome when it's all back together though.

Yep! I can't wait either. Then the new motor and tranny can get put on