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mjensen · 01-12-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

Great score! Sounds like you got all the goodies out of that. Get all that wiring figured out so you can help me when I get to mine

I would be more than happy to share my lack of knowledge with you about this wiring mess

I'm pretty happy with the deal, now if I can just get this buggy done...

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Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

Those TBI motors are pretty good. Lots of low end torque and decent fuel mileage. Should be plenty fun!

It really was too good to pass up. I would have rather have a 383, but this was half the cost

mjensen · 01-12-2014, 07:31 PM

I am all excited to get working on the truck again. I cannot wait

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Look at those balls o wires!
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7dee2 · 01-14-2014, 01:02 PM

Nice clean work on the buggy Mike.. Congrats on the 350 score should be sweet in the GMC.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-14-2014, 04:30 PM

Nice score on the engine Mike!

mjensen · 01-15-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 7dee2

Nice clean work on the buggy Mike.. Congrats on the 350 score should be sweet in the GMC.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice score on the engine Mike!

Thanks guys! I can't remember the last time I've been this excited to work on the truck! It's probably only because I can't yet!

**thelonerife** · 01-15-2014, 10:44 PM

Yes!

mjensen · 01-19-2014, 10:28 PM

The frame is back home! Now it's time to get something going! If it's nice weather next weekend, I may try to paint the new engine and get'er dropped in!

mud.man.rj · 01-20-2014, 12:23 AM

Getting a lot closer, good for you.

mjensen · 01-26-2014, 05:46 PM

Ok, so no paint but I did get the engine dropped in the frame. It fits pretty well. The headers even fit! I'm not happy that the P.O. bashed in the side of the header to clear the oil filter. There is an adapter for the oil cooler that would cause interference with the headers. I think there would have been a better way to solve the clearance issue.

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mjensen · 01-26-2014, 05:47 PM

Also, I found another thread with an awesome method to relocate the TCase shifter, so I'm going to steal that idea and use it on mine.

7dee2 · 01-27-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mjensen

Also, I found another thread with an awesome method to relocate the TCase shifter, so I'm going to steal that idea and use it on mine.

How bout a link to this idea Mike?

mjensen · 01-27-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 7dee2

How bout a link to this idea Mike?

Hey Brett! It's post #9 of this thread

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-27-2014, 09:55 PM

Your truck is coming along now! Nice work!

mjensen · 01-28-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Your truck is coming along now! Nice work!

Thanks!!! I'm kind of at a stand still now. I'm not sure where to go next. It's too cold to paint, so I don't want to rip anything off this engine. I don't have any of my body mounts yet, so I can't test fit the cab. I guess I could run the return line for the fuel pump, but I'm really not sure what to do...

mcbassin · 01-28-2014, 12:14 PM

Nice looking power plant!

7dee2 · 01-28-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mjensen

Hey Brett! It's post #9 of this thread

That will work and what a cool build...

mjensen · 01-29-2014, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice looking power plant!

Thanks Mike! I'm excited...Now if I could just figure out my next move I'd be in good shape.

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Originally Posted by 7dee2

That will work and what a cool build...

Great looking ride. I can't wait to see that one done.

**rgunlock** · 01-29-2014, 12:09 PM

Glad you got the engine decided on and acquired. When I hit a point that I'm not sure what to do next, I remember that there are about a million things that are going to have to go back onto or into the truck that need cleaned/reconditioned/rebuilt/whatever that I could be getting ready. Not that I usually let that sidetrack me from being stumped

but it is a thought.

7dee2 · 02-03-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

glad you got the engine decided on and acquired. When i hit a point that i'm not sure what to do next, i remember that there are about a million things that are going to have to go back onto or into the truck that need cleaned/reconditioned/rebuilt/whatever that i could be getting ready. Not that i usually let that sidetrack me from being stumped

But it is a thought.

x2

mjensen · 02-07-2014, 10:45 PM

Ha...yeah, there are a ton of things I need to do. I'm thinking my next move is going to be to buy the body mounts and get the cab back over so I can see if moving the 4wd shifter will be enough to clear the seat. At least that will give me an excuse to see the cab on the frame

mjensen · 02-08-2014, 08:35 PM

Well boys and girls, I've ordered the complete body mount hardware! Maybe next weekend....or the weekend after, I'll bring the cab over so I can see how well the sticks fit through the floor!!!

**lawest** · 02-11-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by samwise68

Great to hear you finally have the truck - the history behind it is worth the effort to get 'er back on the road!

Keep at it man, it's a fun journey.

-Sam.

I agree a 100%, the story alone is worth the effort. Good luck!

ThreeQtr · 02-13-2014, 08:03 AM

2009

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That sounds good to me. I'll probably be working on this floor for the next 10 years
__________________
Mike

Well it looks like your 1/2 way there.

mjensen · 02-14-2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lawest

I agree a 100%, the story alone is worth the effort. Good luck!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ThreeQtr

2009

Well it looks like your 1/2 way there.

Man...it is amazing how time flies when you avoid working on things.

mjensen · 02-17-2014, 12:11 AM

Well, the cab is back on! Well, for the moment anyway. I'm test fitting all the sticks

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01-12-2014, 07:31 PM	#552
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I am all excited to get working on the truck again. I cannot wait Look at those balls o wires! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

01-14-2014, 01:02 PM	#553
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,992	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice clean work on the buggy Mike.. Congrats on the 350 score should be sweet in the GMC. __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

01-14-2014, 04:30 PM	#554
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Nice score on the engine Mike! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-15-2014, 10:44 PM	#556
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01-19-2014, 10:28 PM	#557
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" The frame is back home! Now it's time to get something going! If it's nice weather next weekend, I may try to paint the new engine and get'er dropped in! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

01-20-2014, 12:23 AM	#558
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01-26-2014, 05:46 PM	#559
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Ok, so no paint but I did get the engine dropped in the frame. It fits pretty well. The headers even fit! I'm not happy that the P.O. bashed in the side of the header to clear the oil filter. There is an adapter for the oil cooler that would cause interference with the headers. I think there would have been a better way to solve the clearance issue. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

01-26-2014, 05:47 PM	#560
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Also, I found another thread with an awesome method to relocate the TCase shifter, so I'm going to steal that idea and use it on mine. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

01-27-2014, 09:55 PM	#563
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Your truck is coming along now! Nice work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-28-2014, 12:14 PM	#565
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01-29-2014, 12:09 PM	#568
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Glad you got the engine decided on and acquired. When I hit a point that I'm not sure what to do next, I remember that there are about a million things that are going to have to go back onto or into the truck that need cleaned/reconditioned/rebuilt/whatever that I could be getting ready. Not that I usually let that sidetrack me from being stumped but it is a thought. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

02-07-2014, 10:45 PM	#570
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Ha...yeah, there are a ton of things I need to do. I'm thinking my next move is going to be to buy the body mounts and get the cab back over so I can see if moving the 4wd shifter will be enough to clear the seat. At least that will give me an excuse to see the cab on the frame __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

02-08-2014, 08:35 PM	#571
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well boys and girls, I've ordered the complete body mount hardware! Maybe next weekend....or the weekend after, I'll bring the cab over so I can see how well the sticks fit through the floor!!! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

02-17-2014, 12:11 AM	#575
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, the cab is back on! Well, for the moment anyway. I'm test fitting all the sticks __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

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