Serious Black

[Cash3481]

Ben,
Wiper Motor, seatbelt and Neutral Safety Switch will be on the way today around lunch! Should be there by Thursday.

[snipescastle2]

Mike,
I appreciate all the Help Mike! I'll be putting together some cut off wheels and such to mail your way.
Thanks!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

well, I really haven't got around to cranking it up, basically because I ended up working both weekends, and I had to fix my step-son's car.....it's always something......maybe this Friday?
Have a good one!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

well, I haven't got to fool with my truck for a while now, but I'm still moving ahead with smaller things. I bought my Mufflers and just ordered my exhaust tips so that I have them once I get my duals ran all the way out back to the bumper...check these babies out.......

I know they are from a "Chevelle" but I always liked the looks of them, and a friend had some on his '72 Cheyenne short bed back when I was in High School
(Many Moons ago ) so, Once I get the brakes bled, get the engine broke in, I can get my alignment done, then plates and enjoy this sucker!
Have a good one!
Ben

[roushinator]

NICE Work!!!!!

[AKC]

Congrats on the fireup!

[snipescastle2]

Thanks! Getting closer, just need to fine tune things a bit more!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

Mike,
I have a 71' bench seat frame (the one I got from you) I powder coated it chrome, the sliders as well.I don't need it.
it's yours if you want it, I still have the wires that you insert into the covers and hog ring to the frame. Let me know when you are gonna be in the area. I have some extra parts I'd like to give you.
Ben

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Mike,
I have a 71' bench seat frame (the one I got from you) I powder coated it chrome, the sliders as well.I don't need it.
it's yours if you want it, I still have the wires that you insert into the covers and hog ring to the frame. Let me know when you are gonna be in the area. I have some extra parts I'd like to give you.
Ben

Thanks Ben... I'll let you know.

[snipescastle2]

Okay, I got the Carburetor issue resolved, I swapped the 650 for the 750 holley I got from Scott, what a difference!!! I'll have to go through the 650 after while. I took a brief video, I'll have to do the You tube thing in a few.
at least I'm gaining ground finally!!!
Have a good one!!!
Ben


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLyk...ature=youtu.be

[Low Elco]

Success! Congrats on getting it going!

[snipescastle2]

Chip,
Yeah, I took the carb I bought off and bolted on the 750 I got from Scott,man!what a difference! I think I am going on o have to unbolt my master cylinder and lengthen the pushrod shaft a tad, as my brakes aren't quite there,as in it takes a lot to stop this beast Iv'e bled them at all four corners and nothing but fluid.
I'm thinking the combination valve might be stuck also,as my brake light is on.
Taking the truck to get aligned and have the exhaust put on tomorrow.
If it weren't so damn cold out,I might have put my windows in today, might tonight,just depends.....did you see the video clip I posted? It's a few posts before this.
Thanks!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

Video in case anyone missed it from my earlier

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=fLykjfKRISc

Ben

[snipescastle2]

I was asked to post a picture of what I used to mount my seats to the floor of the cab, thought I'd show a picture of the square steel plates I used. I sandwiched these between the feet of the seats and the floor shyer metal using grade five hardware. Then torqued them down to spread out the clamping area.
I believe these are used with "Uni-Strut" for hanging electrical conduit.called a square strut washer.
Have a good one!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

well, I took my truck to the exhaust place last Friday, but the owner said my truck was "Too Low" to fit on his rack, he didn't even try to accommodate me , but he did refer me to another local shop that will, tomorrow I'm gonna try this again!
With regards to my brakes not being up to par, I decided to have a look see if the push rod from the booster to my master cylinder was misadjusted, a whole lot better now. Man, I was thinking, I know these big cams don't make much vacuum, but Dayum! Sure took a lot of foot pressure to stop the beast!!! at least I'm good now.
I have to install my seat belts and install my windows, the kick panel covers for the interior and wire up the radio and I'm headed for my inspection and plates! Yeah!

I already talked to one collector insurance agent, I need to call Hagerty and see what they say before I put it on the road.
well, That's it for now.
Have a good one!
Ben

[Low Elco]

I have the number of a good appraiser if you want it, any classic insurance is gonna want one. Stoked for you!
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[snipescastle2]

Chip,
When I have everything buttoned up, I'll give you a shout. I still have my trim I need to install, that will be a day job in itself!
Thanks for the "kudos"
Ben

[snipescastle2]

well,
I got the exhaust done Friday, I think I should have picked a different type of muffler....."Shiggadamn" this thing is loud!!!! it's louder than any glass pack exhaust I ever owned....guess I'll be looking for some turbo muffler asap!!!
but, on a better note, The shop installed everything very nicely, and tucked it up under pretty good. here's a pic taken from the back end before I left for work this morning...

I also took a few before pics when I parked it outside, keep in mind, I haven't installed my vent windows or door window glass as well as the side trim pieces. coming along rather nicely though....
Ben

[JJ's Sierra Grande]

killer job, I love that stance. so many guys are stuck on the bags and laying them on the ground but this looks like it means business. and those rally wheels are cool.
I know you have the side vents to instsall still but looking at these pics i'm thinking when I eventually get to that stage on mine I may have to get that full window glass kit and delete the vents. It justs seems to ad something not having that vent glass line in the opening. although I wonder how much more turbulence you'd get in the cab because of it not being there. anyway, great job there fella.

[snipescastle2]

Thanks! I had thought about leaving the "wind wings" out, but I didn't want to change the looks to drastically. Besides,I had rebuilt those way early in the build and didn't want to shell out another $500 on glass and power window equipment. Thanks again on the "props"
Ben

[Warrens69GMC]

Nice Job!!

[swamp rat]

Yea I'm kinda partial to 24" glass packs myself I agree with above posters nice job and the stance is great!~

[sduckworth13]

Wow!!! Ben your truck turned out amazing!!

[snipescastle2]

Scott,
Thanks! But it's not done yet.... I got my inspection done and I got my plates yesterday too! I still have to put on my trim. I also have to install the vent Windows and my power windows,door panels etc....
The guy's at our central machine shop are making me a radio bezel out of billet aluminum for the dash then I can mount the stereo.once I get all that done, I have to take it back to the painter so he can fix the bottoms of the doors (he painted everything wile it was apart,should have insisted that he hang the doors prior to paint. They stick out noticeably at the bottom) other than that, I still have a power brake issue,but that could be due to the lumpy solid lifter cam I'm running too...not much for vacuum, might have to try hydro lost brakes.....
Have a good one!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

well,
I have plates/safety inspection done, not to get the brakes finished (E Brakes that is) I think the biggest problem with my brakes was the combination valve must have been stuck, any way's, I bought the 4 wheel disc combination valve Wednesday, and installed it last night, I didn't have time to bleed the lines before I got called in for the night.
I installed a new advance kit in my HEI distributor and put in a fresh set of plugs gapped at .040" and readjusted my carb, idles much better and doesn't run nearly as rough as it did.
I did have to trim some metal off the end of my lower control arms to clear my wheels (they were scraping the inside of the back of my Rally's up front. at first I thought it might be the ball joints weren't tight enough(taper in the spindle ends) but they were, so, I elected the easy route. much better now.
I have to route my E brake cables next, then tackle the power windows and exterior trim pieces......
well, I have to get back to work!
Have a good one!
Ben