New Guy from the High Desert

[DVLDOG]

Hey all, been reading up in the forum and trying to educate myself on how to remake my 1961 Apache. Thought I would do a small introduction.

I bought El Diablo last year, and have not had much time or extra money to start the build process, but I hope that changes in the next few months. I was told it had a 350 with a 350 trans.

When I bought it the PO told me it was a daily driver...LOL...well it was not by a long shot. I got to his house and he had it running all ready for me to go home, should have been my first warning.

I noticed some some from underneath the truck, and was told it was from the tranny leaking onto the mufflers and burning off. He said he put some roof shingles on the mufflers to help with the smoke until I got it home. Needless to say, my wife was following me home and called me on my cell to tell me the truck was on fire underneath at 55 mph. Thus the name El Diablo. :-)

To make a long story short, got the truck home and then have not been able to get it to turnover at all again. Ugh. Daily driver my butt!

So, if there are any New Mexicans that would like to be a mentor and are happy to be paid in liquid refreshment of their choice, please let me know.

[jason65]

Welcome and the pics don't work.

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Jason, the pics come up when I read the thread...hmmmmm not sure what the deal is.


Now that I refresh the page they dont come up...

Here is a link to Picassa to them all...

Link Here

[DVLDOG]

Can also been seen in my gallery.

[Chevy Fleetside]

let me try it... Did those work? The engine picture is too big.

[DVLDOG]

THANKS Chevy Fleet! Appreciate the help.

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by DVLDOG

I noticed some some from underneath the truck, and was told it was from the tranny leaking onto the mufflers and burning off. He said he put some roof shingles on the mufflers to help with the smoke until I got it home.

Never let it be said that we're not dedicated to our craft.



Mac.

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Mac!

[jchav62]

Hey DVLDOG..Nice truck! Welcome from Santa Fe...

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Joe! Look forward to getting together sometime. I am down here in ABQ.

[the lights]

nice truck, and welcome

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Lights.

[62ChevyStep]

Welcome DLVDOG from Portales NM. If I can be of any help let me know.

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Step for the offer, I will be sure to hit you up.

[joe231]

cool rig you got....now you have to get to know her

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Joe...just when I gave up trying to figure out the wife...bam...another puzzle mocking me. lol

[joe231]

[Alan's Classic]

Welcome aboard. Cool truck. Can't wait to see your progress.

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Alan!

[TwiggyTheDrummer]

Welcome from Florida man! It's looking pretty good. Can't wait to see some progress and some fresh exhaust.

[monolith]

Gorgeous truck!

I'm in a similar situation- there's a LOT of info on this site- and the folks are exceedingly helpful and friendly.

and coming from an absolute newbie wannabe someday mechanic-
these trucks are pretty straightforward to work on.

It's likely something very simple. I'm confident you'll track it down soon.

[DVLDOG]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words and welcome.

[LILRED66]

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. All that bad luck is in the past, because you are on the best '60-'66 Chevy truck forum in the universe. Welcome aboard and good luck with your project.

[DVLDOG]

Thanks Red! I do agree this seems to be a good place to hang out and learn!

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the board

Even though it doesn't run currently, it is a decent looking truck.

Keep us posted on your progress, and let us know if we can help.