Good start to a project...

[powell72]

Next up, the factory S-10 shifter was a total eye sore to me, I cut it off below the boot and welded on this more period correct Fenton 500 shifter I picked up at a swapmeet for $40. Add a Hurst white ball with the 5-speed pattern and I'm much happier.

[powell72]

Last up for now, I finally scored a used sport bumper. It's in such good condition it's now the nicest chrome piece on the truck. I finally have a good way to mount my swapmeet '67 farm plate and my old plate frame I had on my '72.

On a side note, I'm waiting impatiently for my vintage metal flake blue steering wheel I bought to show up.

***Before 67_C-30 jumps me about the engine progress ...I have been collecting parts non-stop for it over the past few months and was going to pull it this weekend, but I have to help a buddy move, so it will happen within the next week or two.

Next update will have engine pics.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by powell72

Last up for now, I finally scored a used sport bumper. It's in such good condition it's now the nicest chrome piece on the truck. I finally have a good way to mount my swapmeet '67 farm plate and my old plate frame I had on my '72.

On a side note, I'm waiting impatiently for my vintage metal flake blue steering wheel I bought to show up.

***Before 67_C-30 jumps me about the engine progress ...I have been collecting parts non-stop for it over the past few months and was going to pull it this weekend, but I have to help a buddy move, so it will happen within the next week or two.

Next update will have engine pics.

Now see, I saw an update an got all excited! I'm loving the direction of your build. The side molding really looks nice! I bet that warmed 250 really is gonna be pretty fun with the T-5.

[powell72]

Update time, the engine is out, and my checkbook is working overtime with all the little things that go along with something like this. The engine has been completely resealed (minus headgasket), I have new waterpump, fuel pump, belts, hoses, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, Pertronix kit, clutch, freshly gone through radiator, new driveshaft, the list goes on. I still have lots to do and I'll only update as I make good progress. I'm hoping I have time this week to paint the engine, it's been too cold the last few days. All the brackets and such that go on it are already sandblasted and painted.
The chrome valve cover in the pic is an extra I had to keep it covered, I wont be using it.

The last pic is a teaser of the engine color, VHT metallic burnt copper, I wanted something wild to go with the '60's theme. I think it will contrast the truck in a good way...I think.

[powell72]

Still waiting to put this gem in too.

[67_C-30]

That bad boy is shaping up to be a very unique build, which is kinda hard with these trucks.

[powell72]

I hope so, I'm ready for a different approach since selling my '72.

[powell72]

I figure this could use an update, as of today all I have left to do is bend fuel lines from the distribution block to the carbs and rebuild them. Progress has been slow while I clean and detail everything, and modify and problem solve aftermarket parts...shocker, right?

[powell72]

I wanted to get a pic with the O'Brien Truckers air cleaners on, but I somehow managed to order the wrong size bases! The correct bases should be here next week.

[67_C-30]

Man oh Man! That bad boy looks awesome!

[xaircav]

Hey, this your old man. When will drive that thing down to see me? Progress you've made looks great!

[Boog]

It's looking great Chris. I bet that sweet 6 and 5 spd will be fun. Are you going with a split manifold and dual Smittys exhaust by chance?
I remember back in the day guys would run dual Hollywood mufflers on their 6's. They gave a deep rumble. I bet your dad remembers those.

[tcoop68]

Nice truck good luck with her.

[leddzepp]

Looks awesome Chris! You can't beat a modded inline and 5 speed. Very unique build.

[powell72]

Originally Posted by xaircav

Hey, this your old man. When will drive that thing down to see me? Progress you've made looks great!

I'm working on this thing like crazy, mid-May?

Originally Posted by Boog

It's looking great Chris. I bet that sweet 6 and 5 spd will be fun. Are you going with a split manifold and dual Smittys exhaust by chance?
I remember back in the day guys would run dual Hollywood mufflers on their 6's. They gave a deep rumble. I bet your dad remembers those.

This is phase 1, if I really enjoy this setup some headers from Langdon's and a cam are next.

Originally Posted by tcoop68

Nice truck good luck with her.

Thank you, much appreciated.

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Looks awesome Chris! You can't beat a modded inline and 5 speed. Very unique build.

Thanks Scott! I'm at that,"all most to the finish, really want to get it running quick" stage.

[xaircav]

Originally Posted by Boog

It's looking great Chris. I bet that sweet 6 and 5 spd will be fun. Are you going with a split manifold and dual Smittys exhaust by chance?
I remember back in the day guys would run dual Hollywood mufflers on their 6's. They gave a deep rumble. I bet your dad remembers those.

Hey, I'm old but not that old. (lol)

[powell72]

^ Don't fall for that Boog, I'm 38 and not his oldest.

[specialtyretail]

Man, I was not sure on your engine color choice,, but I think that looks so cool with all the accessories bolted on. Bold choice that works.

[xaircav]

Originally Posted by powell72

^ Don't fall for that Boog, I'm 38 and not his oldest.

Tell them about the 14 year old half brother I presented you with.

[powell72]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Man, I was not sure on your engine color choice,, but I think that looks so cool with all the accessories bolted on. Bold choice that works.

Thank you, I was uncertain myself, but the small voice in the back of my head kept egging me on to paint it that color and I caved.

[xaircav]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Man, I was not sure on your engine color choice,, but I think that looks so cool with all the accessories bolted on. Bold choice that works.

I felt the same way until I saw the dressed engine. It's got a vintage look thats age appropriate. 50's Olds engines were gold.

[Elliot949]

Wow Chris... This sure looks different than when I saw it a few months ago... It is looking good... I am going to be out there Thursday-Sunday... Maybe I can catch up with you... So you aren't going to run the Chrome wheels?... Looks good... I am doing a 5/6 drop on my truck... I am waiting on getting the Trailing arms an 6" springs from ECE and the Front Disc Conversion for the front... Do you have a need for a 4 wheel Drum Brake power booster?... I have the stock one off of my truck... Dan

[Boog]

Originally Posted by xaircav

Tell them about the 14 year old half brother I presented you with.

Oh hey everybody. SURPRIIIISE!!

[Boog]

Originally Posted by powell72

Thank you, I was uncertain myself, but the small voice in the back of my head kept egging me on to paint it that color and I caved.

Oh you hear the voices too?
Sometimes it's good to think outside the box and just go different.

[Boog]

Originally Posted by xaircav

50's Olds engines were gold.

Alright. There it is. Proof of age right there.