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mbgmike · 09-01-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Thanks!

The vent is stock; it just normally doesn't look that way. I'm sure it's to release air from the rotating gears cavitating and creating bubbles- but don't quote me.

Thats what it is for. Most newer vehicles just hang a piece of rubber hose attached up high instead of the old little metal check valve style.

tobiahr · 09-02-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Thanks!

The vent is stock; it just normally doesn't look that way. I'm sure it's to release air from the rotating gears cavitating and creating bubbles- but don't quote me.

I asked this WAY back in high school autoshop. The explaination given to me then was that the air captured inside the rear end (and inside the engine) will expand and contract because of temperature differences. This would blow out seals and cause leaks if there wasn't a vent of some sort. Same principle as the radiator cap except that holds a predetermined amount of pressure before it allows bypass.

**Palf70Step** · 09-02-2008, 05:41 PM

Don't know how I ever missed gthis thread, but it is looking great. Can't wait to see the final results with the fleetside.

texanidiot25 · 09-02-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tobiahr

I asked this WAY back in high school autoshop. The explaination given to me then was that the air captured inside the rear end (and inside the engine) will expand and contract because of temperature differences. This would blow out seals and cause leaks if there wasn't a vent of some sort. Same principle as the radiator cap except that holds a predetermined amount of pressure before it allows bypass.

That makes sense.. thanks!

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 07:44 AM

We finally got back to working on the truck. The goal for Friday and Saturday is to get the cab in primer. With a long day yesterday we got some of it done and we'll be back at it today to try to knock it out.

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 07:46 AM

msgross · 09-13-2008, 08:13 AM

progress is good... i'm ready to get back to that floor...

Are you coming out for Fall Carlisle?

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

progress is good... i'm ready to get back to that floor...

Are you coming out for Fall Carlisle?

Thanks Mike!

I'm not sure about coming down to the fall show. My wife and I are renovating the other side of the duplex and it's been 16-17 hour days for me the last few weeks. That's about the time we should finish and I can't see my wife going to Carlisle for the first weekend we're free

big_al_71 · 09-13-2008, 08:29 AM

Your truck build looks awesome!!!!
Your pulley set up is the same one I used on my motor, there is no way that powdercoating or paint will ever look as good...I have not put my power steering pulley cover on yet , I had a hard time with the pump fitting on there had to do some grinding.

msgross · 09-13-2008, 09:07 AM

CURB ALERT IN NJ!

I'll be right up to get that Jon...

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Your truck build looks awesome!!!!
Your pulley set up is the same one I used on my motor, there is no way that powdercoating or paint will ever look as good...I have not put my power steering pulley cover on yet , I had a hard time with the pump fitting on there had to do some grinding.

I'm really happy with the look of it. I question the belts that they spec'd for it though....they were a little short for the setup and Jarros44 will tell you that I was out here having a fit for a while trying to get them on. I think I'll try the new board vendor that does powdercoating to get the intake powdercoated close to the finish on the pullies.

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

CURB ALERT IN NJ!

I'll be right up to get that Jon...

nice try Mike...LOL

I'll take pictures of the FREE, and NEARLY FREE, pile later (chrome inner fenders anyone?). I do need some stuff to start migrating out of here.

msgross · 09-13-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

nice try Mike...LOL

I'll take pictures of the FREE, and NEARLY FREE, pile later (chrome inner fenders anyone?). I do need some stuff to start migrating out of here.

chrome inner fenders? not my style but interesting none the less....

I might have another set of grille trim coming... more to follow.

I'm frugal (cheapskate) so keep me in thoughts for anything that falls into that area!

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

chrome inner fenders? not my style but interesting none the less....

I might have another set of grille trim coming... more to follow.

I'm frugal (cheapskate) so keep me in thoughts for anything that falls into that area!

I've got odd stuff like a set of powdercoated motor mounts, a center cross member, an adjustable panhard bar, a set of trailing arms, etc. I'll start cleaning house soon.

**jaros44sr** · 09-13-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I'm really happy with the look of it. I question the belts that they spec'd for it though....they were a little short for the setup and Jarros44 will tell you that I was out here having a fit for a while trying to get them on. I think I'll try the new board vendor that does powdercoating to get the intake powdercoated close to the finish on the pullies.

I attest, I attest, he was a raving lunatic. I think it had something to do with the past tennant and the 16 hour days...lol

Nice progress, that floor loooks good w/o rust

watahyahknow · 09-13-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

did you changed the waterpump with the new setup the rotation has reversed

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

did you changed the waterpump with the new setup the rotation has reversed

Yes, I did change the pump. One good thing about GM is that the bolt patterns are different on the two different pumps (the pulley pattern) so as hard as I tried I couldn't get the pulley onto the original one- then the light came on and I swapped pumps.

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I attest, I attest, he was a raving lunatic. I think it had something to do with the past tennant and the 16 hour days...lol

Nice progress, that floor loooks good w/o rust

lunatic might be an understatement....LOL

The floor looks great because of your hard work on it!

**jaros44sr** · 09-13-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

lunatic might be an understatement....LOL

The floor looks great because of your hard work on it!

I was being nice...
Thank you, always nice to get an attaboy, but honestly I really enjoy doing that stuff

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 03:26 PM

not going to be done today. Ran into an issue with a batch of hardener that was bad and lost a couple hours. The guys are going to sand what they have and etch everything that's done so it doesn't rust back up.

big_al_71 · 09-13-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I'm really happy with the look of it. I question the belts that they spec'd for it though....they were a little short for the setup and Jarros44 will tell you that I was out here having a fit for a while trying to get them on. I think I'll try the new board vendor that does powdercoating to get the intake powdercoated close to the finish on the pullies.

As I have gotten older my patience runs thin alot quicker than it did when I was young.
I left my manifold the way it came I thought about powder coating it but I decided against it.

big_al_71 · 09-13-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I attest, I attest, he was a raving lunatic. I think it had something to do with the past tennant and the 16 hour days...lol

Nice progress, that floor loooks good w/o rust

now that was funny!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 09-13-2008, 05:17 PM

Cab is looking great!

I like the sign in the windshield... too bad NOBODY is paying attention to it

That's one new "trick" I've learned for my next repaint. It's best to used gloves when doing bodywork.

msgross · 09-13-2008, 08:14 PM

I vote to have the entire cab chromed!!!!

watahyahknow · 09-14-2008, 03:43 AM

you can actually have that done nowadays you know ............

09-02-2008, 05:41 PM	#353
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Don't know how I ever missed gthis thread, but it is looking great. Can't wait to see the final results with the fleetside. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-13-2008, 07:44 AM	#355
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" We finally got back to working on the truck. The goal for Friday and Saturday is to get the cab in primer. With a long day yesterday we got some of it done and we'll be back at it today to try to knock it out.

09-13-2008, 07:46 AM	#356
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW"

09-13-2008, 08:13 AM	#357
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" progress is good... i'm ready to get back to that floor... Are you coming out for Fall Carlisle? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-13-2008 at 08:13 AM.

09-13-2008, 08:29 AM	#359
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Your truck build looks awesome!!!! Your pulley set up is the same one I used on my motor, there is no way that powdercoating or paint will ever look as good...I have not put my power steering pulley cover on yet , I had a hard time with the pump fitting on there had to do some grinding. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-13-2008 at 08:38 AM.

09-13-2008, 09:07 AM	#360
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" CURB ALERT IN NJ! I'll be right up to get that Jon... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-13-2008, 03:26 PM	#370
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" not going to be done today. Ran into an issue with a batch of hardener that was bad and lost a couple hours. The guys are going to sand what they have and etch everything that's done so it doesn't rust back up.

09-13-2008, 05:17 PM	#373
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Cab is looking great! I like the sign in the windshield... too bad NOBODY is paying attention to it That's one new "trick" I've learned for my next repaint. It's best to used gloves when doing bodywork. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 09-13-2008 at 05:18 PM.

09-13-2008, 08:14 PM	#374
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" I vote to have the entire cab chromed!!!! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-14-2008, 03:43 AM	#375
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" you can actually have that done nowadays you know ............ __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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