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Jonboy · 07-11-2011, 09:41 AM

I wish I was only pic teasing. Me posting from my phone is the last frontier. After a long weekend, all I wantes was my own bed. Instead, we slept in a guest room upstairs. The house was still freaking hot this morning.

**N2TRUX** · 07-11-2011, 11:24 AM

Good to hear you made it home despite the trailer tires problems. I am guessing you thought about sleeping in your truck with the a/c out in the house.

Jonboy · 07-18-2011, 02:56 PM

I got to drive teh ol' truck to work today. Man, I missed this truck. The A/C was definitely worth the wait.

Over the weekend, I got my NOS 1975 Texas plates put on, and swapped out the marker lights to orange (and to replace the one I cracked). Fixed a little wiring, and drove it around town Saturday and Sunday. I can't feel the TCC locking up, but it is turning about 2200 RPM in the tach going with traffic. Not too shabby.

JohnC · 07-22-2011, 11:58 AM

Sweet!! Glad to hear it's home, and you're enjoying it.

SCOTI · 07-22-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I got to drive teh ol' truck to work today. Man, I missed this truck. The A/C was definitely worth the wait.

Over the weekend, I got my NOS 1975 Texas plates put on, and swapped out the marker lights to orange (and to replace the one I cracked). Fixed a little wiring, and drove it around town Saturday and Sunday. I can't feel the TCC locking up, but it is turning about 2200 RPM in the tach going with traffic. Not too shabby.

Huh??

Jonboy · 07-22-2011, 12:50 PM

D'oh!

I meant '74. The lettering is even orange. Worked out pretty cool that way.

SCOTI · 07-22-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

D'oh!

I meant '74. The lettering is even orange. Worked out pretty cool that way.

Geez.... it has been out of your posession for a while. Here's a suggestion next time someone asks what year it is, think birthday (the original)

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Jonboy · 07-22-2011, 02:22 PM

That's probably a function of my sweet typing skills. I know what I meant to type, but what comes out may be completely different. It's like having my own auto correct always on.

SCOTI · 07-22-2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

That's probably a function of my sweet typing skills. I know what I meant to type, but what comes out may be completely different. It's like having my own auto correct always on.

Jonboy · 08-01-2011, 10:16 PM

Couple of new pictures from yesterday. I drove over to Scoti's place for a visit, and the truck ran pretty well. Left there, and it started missing like crazy. I know the alternator is overcharging, so hopefully that is it. I am sending it out tomorrow. It's go to be something to keep life interesting.

zimmstoy · 08-01-2011, 10:18 PM

how bout some pics of that fine a/c install?

SCOTI · 08-01-2011, 10:44 PM

I sure hope the truck you traded for looks that good when it's all said & done.

Jonboy · 08-01-2011, 10:48 PM

Yeah, I guess I should do that. Thanks for the reminder.

Jonboy · 08-01-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I sure hope the truck you traded for looks that good when it's all said & done.

I think it will. Maybe this one was a "warm up" for your square body massaging skills.

mcboomport · 08-02-2011, 08:06 PM

Oh man... This truck is amazing....

joe231 · 08-03-2011, 03:13 AM

I've been M.I.A. for awhile....
that a/c install looks killer!!

Jonboy · 08-03-2011, 02:36 PM

What's happening, Joe? How's things?

joe231 · 08-03-2011, 02:46 PM

finally getting settled, and finally got a computer set up at the house, so hopefully you will be seeing me more

I also just picked up a 84 K20 burb with a 6.2 diesel for a hunting, fishing, camping, wheeling rig.

**N2TRUX** · 08-04-2011, 09:34 AM

Now that the a/c is done looks like you need to work your detail magic under the hood...

Jonboy · 08-04-2011, 09:39 AM

That's probably a couple of months off, Ken. There may be a little rehash of the suspension coming up. That might be prime detailing time.

SCOTI · 08-04-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Now that the a/c is done looks like you need to work your detail magic under the hood...

The pics add about 10lbs of dirt.....

I originally thought the same but it actually looks pretty good in person.

Jonboy · 08-04-2011, 10:25 AM

The firewall needs a little love, and the shroud too. I will address those this fall. I painted the core support, inner fenders, etc when I had it apart. I was painteing on Tuesday night to get it put together and loaded on Thursday, and it was cold in January. Seems so long ago now.

JohnC · 08-05-2011, 12:45 PM

Looks good man!

Just never understood why they didn't put the a/c compressor on the passenger side on these trucks.

Jonboy · 08-07-2011, 12:35 AM

I made one of my favorite changes so far. It might still charge @ 16V, but at least I finally did this. Also, my daughter shares my love of old Cadillacs. Just thought I would share (it's a 56 Series 62 with 24K original miles, BTW).

twoodson · 08-07-2011, 11:02 PM

What up boss, that steering wheel is NICE dude; I can't believe how big the princess has gotten just from the pics a few months ago with the guitar. Keep up the good work boss!!!

07-11-2011, 09:41 AM	#201
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" I wish I was only pic teasing. Me posting from my phone is the last frontier. After a long weekend, all I wantes was my own bed. Instead, we slept in a guest room upstairs. The house was still freaking hot this morning. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-11-2011, 11:24 AM	#202
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Good to hear you made it home despite the trailer tires problems. I am guessing you thought about sleeping in your truck with the a/c out in the house. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-18-2011, 02:56 PM	#203
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" I got to drive teh ol' truck to work today. Man, I missed this truck. The A/C was definitely worth the wait. Over the weekend, I got my NOS 1975 Texas plates put on, and swapped out the marker lights to orange (and to replace the one I cracked). Fixed a little wiring, and drove it around town Saturday and Sunday. I can't feel the TCC locking up, but it is turning about 2200 RPM in the tach going with traffic. Not too shabby. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-22-2011, 11:58 AM	#204
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Sweet!! Glad to hear it's home, and you're enjoying it.

07-22-2011, 12:50 PM	#206
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" D'oh! I meant '74. The lettering is even orange. Worked out pretty cool that way. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-22-2011, 02:22 PM	#208
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" That's probably a function of my sweet typing skills. I know what I meant to type, but what comes out may be completely different. It's like having my own auto correct always on. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-01-2011, 10:16 PM	#210
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Couple of new pictures from yesterday. I drove over to Scoti's place for a visit, and the truck ran pretty well. Left there, and it started missing like crazy. I know the alternator is overcharging, so hopefully that is it. I am sending it out tomorrow. It's go to be something to keep life interesting. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-01-2011, 10:18 PM	#211
zimmstoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 214	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" how bout some pics of that fine a/c install? __________________ Kind Regards, Scott

08-01-2011, 10:44 PM	#212
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08-01-2011, 10:48 PM	#213
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Yeah, I guess I should do that. Thanks for the reminder. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-02-2011, 08:06 PM	#215
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08-03-2011, 03:13 AM	#216
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08-03-2011, 02:36 PM	#217
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08-03-2011, 02:46 PM	#218
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" finally getting settled, and finally got a computer set up at the house, so hopefully you will be seeing me more I also just picked up a 84 K20 burb with a 6.2 diesel for a hunting, fishing, camping, wheeling rig. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-04-2011, 09:34 AM	#219
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Now that the a/c is done looks like you need to work your detail magic under the hood... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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08-04-2011, 09:39 AM	#220
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" That's probably a couple of months off, Ken. There may be a little rehash of the suspension coming up. That might be prime detailing time. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-04-2011, 10:25 AM	#222
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" The firewall needs a little love, and the shroud too. I will address those this fall. I painted the core support, inner fenders, etc when I had it apart. I was painteing on Tuesday night to get it put together and loaded on Thursday, and it was cold in January. Seems so long ago now. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-05-2011, 12:45 PM	#223
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Looks good man! Just never understood why they didn't put the a/c compressor on the passenger side on these trucks.

08-07-2011, 12:35 AM	#224
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" I made one of my favorite changes so far. It might still charge @ 16V, but at least I finally did this. Also, my daughter shares my love of old Cadillacs. Just thought I would share (it's a 56 Series 62 with 24K original miles, BTW). Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-07-2011, 11:02 PM	#225
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" What up boss, that steering wheel is NICE dude; I can't believe how big the princess has gotten just from the pics a few months ago with the guitar. Keep up the good work boss!!!

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