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**youngrodder** · 02-22-2022, 09:19 AM

You'll get past these minor set backs Jim....
Your gaining. Keep at it.

Marc

dsraven · 02-22-2022, 10:23 AM

good catch and at least the trans didn't have to come out. access actually looks pretty good from the pics. now, to find some decent parts.......

**oldman3** · 02-22-2022, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

You'll get past these minor set backs Jim....
Your gaining. Keep at it.

Marc

Thanks Marc, hope this is the last

...Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

good catch and at least the trans didn't have to come out. access actually looks pretty good from the pics. now, to find some decent parts.......

Thanks, new wheel is AC Delco, so I shold be OK...Jim

Indian113 · 02-23-2022, 11:04 AM

Hang in there Jim. You will get all the bugs sorted out and will be having a great time soon!

**oldman3** · 02-23-2022, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian113

Hang in there Jim. You will get all the bugs sorted out and will be having a great time soon!

Thanks Ray, I'm sure we will...Jim

Tempest67 · 02-23-2022, 11:49 AM

that is so frustrating, but I am sure it will get sorted out.

look forward to reading that you are driving the wheels off it.

**oldman3** · 02-23-2022, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest67

that is so frustrating, but I am sure it will get sorted out.

look forward to reading that you are driving the wheels off it.

Thanks Tempest, yes as soon as it's tuned, I'll be driving it and putting miles on the new toy...Jim

**oldman3** · 02-27-2022, 09:12 PM

Little update. Received new reluctor wheel late Friday in the mail. Mark installed the new wheel on shaft and put everything back together on Saturday.
We hooked up my OBD11 scanner and checked the speed, was showing nice and smooth, no up and down like a hearbeat. Will have to wait a day or two before I can drive it. We had about 4" of sleet between Wed. and Thurs. so the drive is not good.

Pic 1 is the gauge on my phone, where we checked the speed.
Pic 2 and 3 is the driveway.

Later...Jim

dsraven · 02-28-2022, 10:42 AM

love that red truck color. what year is that?

**oldman3** · 02-28-2022, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Good....your gaining.

Marc

Thanks...Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

love that red truck color. what year is that?

It's a 2020 Chevy Silverado that Mark drives...Jim

**oldman3** · 03-02-2022, 05:30 PM

Quick update, drive way all dry, so I took about a 30 mile drive today to check things out. What a difference, the new reluctor wheel made the computor happy. It stays at a steady 60 mph when I can hold the throttle correct. Trans is not shifting in and out of lock up torque converter. Cruise holds a steady 70 mph when on the 4 lane. Super happy with it. Still need to have Brendan hook up his lap-top, but good for now.

Heres a couple pics. Showing driving down the road. Second pic is of my phone hooked up to OBDII showing what the computor sees. Not clear, but rpm is 1254 at 59.7 mph.

Later Jim

**8man** · 03-02-2022, 05:34 PM

Very nice!

OutlawDrifter · 03-02-2022, 05:42 PM

Just lumbering along! You might need a gear change, LS's don't lug very well. Their happy place is in the higher revs.

Indian113 · 03-02-2022, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Just lumbering along! You might need a gear change, LS's don't lug very well. Their happy place is in the higher revs.

He is right about that! 3:55 to a 3:73 would put you right into the middle with that sweet spot. Also I had to put a B&M lockup controller in my S10 and it is adjustable so you can fine tune it. But that is all stuff you will get sorted out and it will be a Blast to DRIVE

**oldman3** · 03-03-2022, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Very nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Just lumbering along! You might need a gear change, LS's don't lug very well. Their happy place is in the higher revs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian113

He is right about that! 3:55 to a 3:73 would put you right into the middle with that sweet spot. Also I had to put a B&M lockup controller in my S10 and it is adjustable so you can fine tune it. But that is all stuff you will get sorted out and it will be a Blast to DRIVE

Thanks guys, you are correct. Already looking for new rear axle. Current axle housing only has a #2 case, can't change to a higher gear ratio...Jim

lower50's · 03-03-2022, 03:06 AM

Looks like you will be out terrorizing the neighbor hood very soon. Do they use salt on the road where you live? They use truck loads of it up here usually not washed off the road till mid April

**youngrodder** · 03-03-2022, 10:15 AM

Right on....Good deal.
Glad you are getting is all sorted out.

Marc

**joedoh** · 03-07-2022, 08:02 PM

beautiful work guys, that was hard to find for sure

**oldman3** · 03-07-2022, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

beautiful work guys, that was hard to find for sure

Thanks Russ, Glad to have friends to call for additional help...Jim

**oldman3** · 05-31-2022, 03:38 PM

Hey guys and gals, been driving the truck alot and enjoying it greatly. Mark and I when to the Mid-American nationals in Springfield this past week-end. I now have 1335 miles since the change. Really love it. I got 20 mpg and Mark got 21 mpg. Running 70 mph most of the time with the air on. Here's a few pics at the fairgrounds.

Pics 3,4-5 are of an Erskine, never heard or seen one before, story is it was build by Studerbarker, but named the Erskine in 1927 thru 1929. It wasn't selling to good because of the name, so in 1930 it's name was changed to Studerbarker.

Next group pics 3&4 are of a Model A, he was just up from were we parked. It is going to SEMA.

Next group pic 1 is a Jag, pic 2 62 chevy (had one in 1965)

Pics 3,4-5 are of a super nice pickup.

Enjoy this pics...Jim

**oldman3** · 05-31-2022, 03:39 PM

Next group

**oldman3** · 05-31-2022, 03:41 PM

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OutlawDrifter · 05-31-2022, 03:45 PM

Thanks for sharing, glad its working out well!

**8man** · 05-31-2022, 04:44 PM

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

**oldman3** · 05-31-2022, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Thanks for sharing, glad its working out well!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks guys, really happy with the truck. Don't take as many pics as I used too...Jim

02-22-2022, 09:19 AM	#1
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build You'll get past these minor set backs Jim.... Your gaining. Keep at it. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-23-2022, 11:04 AM	#4
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Hang in there Jim. You will get all the bugs sorted out and will be having a great time soon!

02-23-2022, 11:49 AM	#6
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build that is so frustrating, but I am sure it will get sorted out. look forward to reading that you are driving the wheels off it. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

02-27-2022, 09:12 PM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Little update. Received new reluctor wheel late Friday in the mail. Mark installed the new wheel on shaft and put everything back together on Saturday. We hooked up my OBD11 scanner and checked the speed, was showing nice and smooth, no up and down like a hearbeat. Will have to wait a day or two before I can drive it. We had about 4" of sleet between Wed. and Thurs. so the drive is not good. Pic 1 is the gauge on my phone, where we checked the speed. Pic 2 and 3 is the driveway. Later...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

02-28-2022, 10:42 AM	#9
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build love that red truck color. what year is that?

02-22-2022, 10:23 AM	#2
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build good catch and at least the trans didn't have to come out. access actually looks pretty good from the pics. now, to find some decent parts.......

03-02-2022, 05:30 PM	#11
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Quick update, drive way all dry, so I took about a 30 mile drive today to check things out. What a difference, the new reluctor wheel made the computor happy. It stays at a steady 60 mph when I can hold the throttle correct. Trans is not shifting in and out of lock up torque converter. Cruise holds a steady 70 mph when on the 4 lane. Super happy with it. Still need to have Brendan hook up his lap-top, but good for now. Heres a couple pics. Showing driving down the road. Second pic is of my phone hooked up to OBDII showing what the computor sees. Not clear, but rpm is 1254 at 59.7 mph. Later Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-02-2022, 05:34 PM	#12
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Very nice! __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-02-2022, 05:42 PM	#13
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Just lumbering along! You might need a gear change, LS's don't lug very well. Their happy place is in the higher revs. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

03-03-2022, 03:06 AM	#16
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks like you will be out terrorizing the neighbor hood very soon. Do they use salt on the road where you live? They use truck loads of it up here usually not washed off the road till mid April __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-03-2022, 10:15 AM	#17
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Right on....Good deal. Glad you are getting is all sorted out. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-07-2022, 08:02 PM	#18
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build beautiful work guys, that was hard to find for sure __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

05-31-2022, 03:38 PM	#20
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Hey guys and gals, been driving the truck alot and enjoying it greatly. Mark and I when to the Mid-American nationals in Springfield this past week-end. I now have 1335 miles since the change. Really love it. I got 20 mpg and Mark got 21 mpg. Running 70 mph most of the time with the air on. Here's a few pics at the fairgrounds. Pics 3,4-5 are of an Erskine, never heard or seen one before, story is it was build by Studerbarker, but named the Erskine in 1927 thru 1929. It wasn't selling to good because of the name, so in 1930 it's name was changed to Studerbarker. Next group pics 3&4 are of a Model A, he was just up from were we parked. It is going to SEMA. Next group pic 1 is a Jag, pic 2 62 chevy (had one in 1965) Pics 3,4-5 are of a super nice pickup. Enjoy this pics...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-31-2022, 03:39 PM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Next group Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-31-2022, 03:41 PM	#22
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Last group Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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05-31-2022, 03:45 PM	#23
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Thanks for sharing, glad its working out well! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

05-31-2022, 04:44 PM	#24
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

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