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C10_ustacould · 07-18-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Is the 73-87 slider the same? I have one that I got from Zack. LMK.

According to Classic industries they are different, thanks anyway!

knomadd · 07-18-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Were the brake lines you bought a direct fit to the master cylinder, or did you have to bend your own? Which vendor did you use?

I bought the whole truck kit from Right Stuff Detailing. However, since I'm using a hydroboost system with a wilwood master and adjustable proportioning valve, I used the wilwood lines from the master to the prop valve. I also straightened and re-bent the pre-bent stuff from the prop valve down to the frame. Either way, I did not cut and reflare any of it.

C10_ustacould · 07-18-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I bought the whole truck kit from Right Stuff Detailing. However, since I'm using a hydroboost system with a wilwood master and adjustable proportioning valve, I used the wilwood lines from the master to the prop valve. I also straightened and re-bent the pre-bent stuff from the prop valve down to the frame. Either way, I did not cut and reflare any of it.

Good info, thanks!

C10_ustacould · 07-23-2016, 05:36 PM

The two barrel carb on this old beater just wasn't cuttin' it. I've been collecting parts for the last month or so to swap in a 4 barrel. I just finished up the swap and took it for a ride, what a difference! I thought I might be using too much carb for the little 307 but the 600cfm Edelbrock seems to work just fine. I searched for a used 500cfm unit but they are pretty scarce. I didn't paint anything, I really wish I had an old air cleaner, the chrome one sticks out like a sore thumb, but I had to have one so it'll have to do. Maybe I'll paint it flat black...

Not really a big deal but here are a few pics.

Last time it will look like this... stock.
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Oh the madness has begun!
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Starting to come together. only fifteen more trips to the parts store!
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Just few things to button up, plug wires, vacuum plugs, and build a new throttle arm.
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All done, the damn thermostat housing and oil fill tube stick out like a sore thumb. I'd buy more shiny stuff but I'm not sure if we're going to stay with a gen I small block. And we do, I'd rather it look more stock-ish like STP67-72s Lola does under the hood.
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Anyway, with just a couple miles on the new induction set up I'm pleased, the real test will come with the first 18 mile trip to work.

preacher anthony · 07-23-2016, 08:05 PM

My first vehicle was a 70 Malibu with a 307. I ran a Holley 600 the whole time.

C10_ustacould · 07-24-2016, 09:00 PM

Put a few miles on her today with the first long run tonight, 18 miles to work. The new carburetor really does make a difference, no stuttering or stammering while at cruise rpm, just smooth running.

I picked up a TH-350 today. I'll have it rebuilt soon, still need to collect up some supporting parts like a auto steering column and torque converter.

C10_ustacould · 07-31-2016, 12:26 PM

Anyone replace a complete dash? Wondering how difficult it is...

smbrouss70 · 07-31-2016, 01:36 PM

It unbolts on the sides but there are a bunch of spot welds along the lower windshield lip.

C10_ustacould · 07-31-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

It unbolts on the sides but there are a bunch of spot welds along the lower windshield lip.

Okay, seems like the risk there is warping the lip (seal retainer).

My dash has a bad repair in the radio area. I have a complete dash hanging in the shed but I'm wondering which repair is easier, the complete dash or the center area I can buy for DeWayne at Nsane Hot Rodz. Either way I'll have to have it painted. The boy wants the ability to listen to FM so I'll need to fix this so I can install one of the retro style radios.

smbrouss70 · 07-31-2016, 02:28 PM

If you have a complete dash and don't mind cutting it up, then you can cut it like my picture, plus cut between the ovals under the dash pad and graft that into your existing dash. The glove box door, instrument bezel, and dash pad end up hiding most of your welds if they don't come out perfect and you don't have to pull the windshield out. Something to think about anyway.

knomadd · 07-31-2016, 09:10 PM

To me, ^^THIS^^ would be the way to do it. Seems like a whole lot less work and potential for warping/damage of other panels.

C10_ustacould · 08-06-2016, 11:06 PM

I went to the parts store to pickup a valve cover breather and a new thermostat housing gasket... Walked out with new chrome Edelbrock valve covers, valve cover gaskets, Edelbrock breather, and a thermostat housing gasket. $20 turned in to $75! The worst part is that while they aren't all warped and nasty like to old ones, the engine and engine compartment are so nasty the new ones just blend right in.

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**GAc10boy** · 08-07-2016, 09:28 PM

Nice improvement over the others. Lookin' good.

C10_ustacould · 08-07-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Nice improvement over the others. Lookin' good.

Someday I'd like to have some factory Chevrolet script valve covers modified for PCV by n2billet or Delmo and some sort of factory style air cleaner. That would be very cool.

C10_ustacould · 09-15-2016, 05:08 AM

Put some LEDs in it...

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**Hart_Rod** · 09-15-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Put some LEDs in it...

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Looks good! Now you just need a trailer hitch back there......

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aggie91 · 09-19-2016, 09:55 AM

Very nice truck. Doing this way should help keep costs under control.

Love the green too!

C10_ustacould · 09-23-2016, 05:44 PM

Got the TH-350 back from the transmission shop today. Bought a used auto column, just need to disassemble and paint it, that should be an experience. Also have a Boyd Welding ready to go in, just waiting for Hart_Rod to get back from vacation so he can help with custom side fill.

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**GAc10boy** · 09-23-2016, 09:23 PM

Nice parts! Why the 350 instead of OD trans?

C10_ustacould · 09-24-2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Nice parts! Why the 350 instead of OD trans?

Much cheaper to build. Not going to be road tripping in this truck so no need to spend the money.

tune_1 · 09-24-2016, 06:31 PM

Great to see you at work on another truck. The small steps look good.

Dwight

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-26-2016, 06:12 PM

Nice work on the truck, and the trans looks nice. Send Rob up here and have him do my side fill too would ya?

NewType72 · 09-27-2016, 01:05 AM

Very sanitary build love it!

68Gold/white · 09-27-2016, 04:12 PM

The steering column fiasco IS a lot of fun. Just don't force anything. It all fits together....

WarMonger · 09-27-2016, 04:56 PM

Good looking truck. Think about hard lining the fuel line from the pump to carb. these trucks burn down all the time for that reason and you have a good looking one. Hate to see it go up in flames.

07-23-2016, 05:36 PM	#79
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: New Daily Driver The two barrel carb on this old beater just wasn't cuttin' it. I've been collecting parts for the last month or so to swap in a 4 barrel. I just finished up the swap and took it for a ride, what a difference! I thought I might be using too much carb for the little 307 but the 600cfm Edelbrock seems to work just fine. I searched for a used 500cfm unit but they are pretty scarce. I didn't paint anything, I really wish I had an old air cleaner, the chrome one sticks out like a sore thumb, but I had to have one so it'll have to do. Maybe I'll paint it flat black... Not really a big deal but here are a few pics. Last time it will look like this... stock. Oh the madness has begun! Starting to come together. only fifteen more trips to the parts store! Just few things to button up, plug wires, vacuum plugs, and build a new throttle arm. All done, the damn thermostat housing and oil fill tube stick out like a sore thumb. I'd buy more shiny stuff but I'm not sure if we're going to stay with a gen I small block. And we do, I'd rather it look more stock-ish like STP67-72s Lola does under the hood. Anyway, with just a couple miles on the new induction set up I'm pleased, the real test will come with the first 18 mile trip to work. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-23-2016, 08:05 PM	#80
preacher anthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pembroke NC Posts: 323	Re: New Daily Driver My first vehicle was a 70 Malibu with a 307. I ran a Holley 600 the whole time.

07-24-2016, 09:00 PM	#81
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: New Daily Driver Put a few miles on her today with the first long run tonight, 18 miles to work. The new carburetor really does make a difference, no stuttering or stammering while at cruise rpm, just smooth running. I picked up a TH-350 today. I'll have it rebuilt soon, still need to collect up some supporting parts like a auto steering column and torque converter. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-31-2016, 12:26 PM	#82
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: New Daily Driver Anyone replace a complete dash? Wondering how difficult it is... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-31-2016, 01:36 PM	#83
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: New Daily Driver It unbolts on the sides but there are a bunch of spot welds along the lower windshield lip. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

07-31-2016, 02:28 PM	#85
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: New Daily Driver If you have a complete dash and don't mind cutting it up, then you can cut it like my picture, plus cut between the ovals under the dash pad and graft that into your existing dash. The glove box door, instrument bezel, and dash pad end up hiding most of your welds if they don't come out perfect and you don't have to pull the windshield out. Something to think about anyway. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

07-31-2016, 09:10 PM	#86
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: New Daily Driver To me, ^^THIS^^ would be the way to do it. Seems like a whole lot less work and potential for warping/damage of other panels. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-06-2016, 11:06 PM	#87
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: New Daily Driver I went to the parts store to pickup a valve cover breather and a new thermostat housing gasket... Walked out with new chrome Edelbrock valve covers, valve cover gaskets, Edelbrock breather, and a thermostat housing gasket. $20 turned in to $75! The worst part is that while they aren't all warped and nasty like to old ones, the engine and engine compartment are so nasty the new ones just blend right in. Before and after... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-07-2016, 09:28 PM	#88
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: New Daily Driver Nice improvement over the others. Lookin' good. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

09-15-2016, 05:08 AM	#90
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: New Daily Driver Put some LEDs in it... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-19-2016, 09:55 AM	#92
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New Daily Driver Very nice truck. Doing this way should help keep costs under control. Love the green too! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-23-2016, 05:44 PM	#93
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: New Daily Driver Got the TH-350 back from the transmission shop today. Bought a used auto column, just need to disassemble and paint it, that should be an experience. Also have a Boyd Welding ready to go in, just waiting for Hart_Rod to get back from vacation so he can help with custom side fill. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 09-23-2016 at 05:56 PM.

09-23-2016, 09:23 PM	#94
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: New Daily Driver Nice parts! Why the 350 instead of OD trans? __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

09-24-2016, 06:31 PM	#96
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	Re: New Daily Driver Great to see you at work on another truck. The small steps look good. Dwight

09-26-2016, 06:12 PM	#97
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: New Daily Driver Nice work on the truck, and the trans looks nice. Send Rob up here and have him do my side fill too would ya? __________________ 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.*



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09-27-2016, 01:05 AM	#98
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: New Daily Driver Very sanitary build love it! __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

09-27-2016, 04:12 PM	#99
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: New Daily Driver The steering column fiasco IS a lot of fun. Just don't force anything. It all fits together....

09-27-2016, 04:56 PM	#100
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: New Daily Driver Good looking truck. Think about hard lining the fuel line from the pump to carb. these trucks burn down all the time for that reason and you have a good looking one. Hate to see it go up in flames. __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

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