Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck

[BMERDOC]

Good going! Do you remember if we stabbed the distributor in to fire or did we stick it in there good enough?

[VA72C10]

Wanted to get more done but just so busy with work and family....and the rain doesn't help.
Thought we had the Distributor ready to fire w/ it in correctly. It looks right the way it's sitting and it's bolted down (but loose enough to turn to tune)

[VA72C10]

Working on it hard this afternoon after some family time this morning. Got the rad filled up (with water) and tightened everything up.

Got all the spark plug wires ran...still need to use the dividers I have to clean them up and make sure they can't hit the headers.

Got a lot further along on the wiring. First thing I looked at was the high beam switch. I was going to replace it but I pulled the connector off, cleaned up the contacts and plugged it back in and the lights work on high and low beam! Turn signals also working.

Fuel gauge....I had a sneaking suspicion I forgot something....like the brown wire that runs from the sender to the fusebox...lol...so I ran that and the gauge shows empty now which is correct. Will test it out completely when I fill up the tank.

Inside for a few minutes eating a bite and getting un-pretzelized...anyone over 6ft that works under the dash of these trucks will understand what I'm saying

Bmerdoc is still planning on coming over soon so I'm thinking we might just get a chance to fire it up this evening!!!

[VA72C10]

It's Alive!!!! And Loud

[VA72C10]

Nothing on this truck has been easy though...I had everything working earlier as I stated. Nick pulls up and I pull the headlight switch on and.....no headlights...only parking lights. We did a ton of problem solving including tracing every wire back to the fuse box and even taking a spare fuse box and plugging in the engine harnesses to see what the issue was. Turned out when I was under the dash earlier getting the power plug and the light for the gear indicator wired up that I'd loosened up the headlight switch plug. I was under the dash checking all the connections and the headlights came back on. Now the wipers don't work (they did earlier) but I'll figure that one out soon. The good news is the dome light now works! So I'm 95% there on the wiring. Just need to wire up the choke on the carb and get the wipers figured out....then the air ride electrical.

Engine fought us too. We turned it over for a while to get the oil pressure up (have to check the gauge later on that too as I'm getting oil to the back of it but no pressure showing....)
We re-checked #1 with the plug out and it was spot on. Carb was getting fuel. Finally stsarted it up with a little feathering of the gas pedal...it sounds really good with the open headers

Didn't run it long because of that and because I still have to organize the plug wires and didn't want to burn one if headers got hot. But it runs now. Leaving all the wiring hooked up tomorrow and I'll make sure it doesn't have any key off drains.

I will do a little more wiring tomorrow after Church and then am on the road for work again. Next weekend is busy for me and Bmerdoc but the following weekend looks to be a working weekend if everything works out where we can get it up on the lift, tighten everything, mount the tank and compressor, and do final safety checks. Then I'll get some exhaust put on and it'll be down the road to the new owner after a final shakedown cruise! And one cruise around the block with my girls who have been patiently waiting to ride in daddy's truck

[VA72C10]

Ended up relaxing with family this afternoon since I will be traveling all week. Just wanted to take this time to thank Nick (Bmerdoc) again for all his help on this project. It was really cool to hear the truck running last night!

[BMERDOC]

This truck has been an uphill battle so it was a great feeling of accomplishment when we fired the engine! Don't work too hard this week!

[VA72C10]

I'll try not to. Not so much hard work as a lot of driving. Got the grass cut before the rain thankfully so that'll buy me a few days before that's needed again...lol

Ordering some dropped A-arms to get this thing sitting lower in the front and so there can be more air in the bags when riding for a nicer ride. Paid for them today and hope to have them by the time I get it towed to the dealership.

[lolife99]

Your truck looks cool!

Did you get your other truck build done for a board member?
I thought I subscribed to that thread but I can't find it.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Your truck looks cool!

Did you get your other truck build done for a board member?
I thought I subscribed to that thread but I can't find it.

Thanks, I think it'll be a lot cooler once the front end is lower

The other project has been on hold until I can move this one out. (Both were on hold for a while due to my work schedule) I was supposed to get a chance to work on it at the body shop it's at, but that agreement fell through so it's been sitting there waiting for me to be able to move it here...I have to have this one moving on its' own power so I can roll the other truck into the garage. My neighborhood HOA wouldn't let me have a project in the driveway....
HOWEVER...I just made a purchase that should move the other truck project forward a lot...I'll update after I review it with the owner and post on the build thread. (the link (Project #1) is in my signature)

[widewhite70]

First time I've checked in for awhile, it looking great!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by widewhite70

First time I've checked in for awhile, it looking great!

Thanks! Can't wait to finish it up. Working late in my hotel room so I'll possibly have some time this weekend to get a few things accomplished

[chevy88]

Just caught up on your build again, you have been busy, how much for the whole set of seat belts those are slick.
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[VA72C10]

Thanks, I had a local guy do the belts for me and supplied him with really nice cores...I don't remember how much right now.

I got a new wiper jar (couldn't put a yellowed original in the purdy engine bay

And got the 5 gallon air tank in black with brackets to mount to the frame. Might have some time to do a few things this weekend but need to get my welder working again (feed is working intermittently at best

[VA72C10]

Tonight 2manyprojects (Richard) came over to help me out. We got the tranny linkage hooked up (it's a lokar style) and tightened up the steering column, filled the tranny with fluid and we have park and gear selection now Looking forward to a test drive possibly this weekend (around the block) but definitely early next week.

Had a setback last week (that I forgot to post about) that I took care of today. When I mounted the wiper cowl the hood was hitting it. So I went to adjust the hinges and the repair I had done back when I first got the hood failed on me....when it did the passenger hinge buckled. So with 2manyprojects help we got the hood off, swapped in a good hinge (nice to have my own "parts store" ) and welded up the capture nut on the hood nice and solid. Ground it down, hit it with satin black and reinstalled the hood. Needs a bit of adjustment still but it's close.

I found more rust in the passenger door so I cut out a larger section. Got my welder working better so tomorrow I will weld in the door patches. after that's done I will be able to install the door panels (main and lower), mount the seat and visors to button up the interior.

[VA72C10]

Was cleaning up the metal to weld on the door last night and found this....cut it out and started trimming the panel to go in place before it got too late for tools. Turned my attention to the interior. Got the panels mocked up. Going to look sweeet! Today the weather hasn't cooperated when I've been home....
Going to be a thrash tomorrow, mon and tues before this truck is picked up wed.

Anyone wanna come help?
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[67cheby]

I like the interior choice !

[Xeen]

Yeesh major rust damage to a door lower section is definately not what you want to find with only a few days left to complete the build, can you get the door bottom inner ($30) and lower skin ($17) locally so you don't have to fabricate anything?

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

I like the interior choice !

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Xeen

Yeesh major rust damage to a door lower section is definately not what you want to find with only a few days left to complete the build, can you get the door bottom inner ($30) and lower skin ($17) locally so you don't have to fabricate anything?

I already have both in my collection already fitting the inner piece and will weld that in then install the outer and bend the lip over like factory.
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[Xeen]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I already have both in my collection already fitting the inner piece and will weld that in then install the outer and bend the lip over like factory.

Excellent I am looking forward to seeing the finished repair.

[VA72C10]

Thanks guys, yeah, I was bummed with the rust. Thought it was just a little spot. But overall the truck is still really solid.

I FINALLY got the correct power steering pressure line and got a low pressure line that works. It's all hooked up now. Only took 5 or 6 tries to get parts that would work

Put the wipers on so the interior is done now

Got the bed mounted...had forgotten it was just sitting there loosely.

Working on the last of the wiring now. After a quick meal break I'm headed back outside.

[VA72C10]

Pics of this truck with proj#1...more air ride parts, new washer jug installed, wipers installed, and the power steering done!
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[VA72C10]

Got a little bit of a shock today when the shipping company called and told me they were coming Tuesday at 9am...instead of Wed afternoon or Thurs like the buyer and I first thought. Going to do everything I can to try to get done in time but not sure if it'll be 100%....already have talked to the buyer and we'll work it out if some things are left unfinished.

[VA72C10]

Anyone wanna come over and help?

[VA72C10]

Got the rear lights working and all turn signals and the flasher and brake lights work...

even the license plate light works

Buttoned up the booster install (found the clip for the plunger) that'll make Bmerdoc happy because it was sketchy without that in and he always worried we'd forget it)

Mounted the dual horns and tested but no power so I'm doing some diagnostics and looking at wiring diagrams now.

Still working on the wipers...going to replace a switch if I can't find an obvious issue...they worked though before I was running wires up in the upper dash so I think something is just loose so I'm going to take all the connectors off, clean up, and reconnect first.

In looking at the wiring then will head back out for a LATE night working on wiring/misc interior stuff.