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BubbaGreen · 06-24-2005, 12:21 PM

here is few picts of my restoration project.
Ramjet 350 w/fuel door and Early Classic tank under the bed.
Its by no means complete, but at least things are going back
together instead of coming apart.

thecatseye66 · 06-24-2005, 12:24 PM

Sweet! Is that a supercharger?

70 shorty · 06-24-2005, 12:30 PM

Looks very nice. I like that Ramjet motor alot, should be a nice upgrade.

Joe67 · 06-24-2005, 12:52 PM

Very nice - I wish I was half that far

meathead95 · 06-24-2005, 01:03 PM

cool what did that tank set yah back?

Tim240Z · 06-24-2005, 01:12 PM

Looks wayyyy sweet!!! Very clean work!!

I've always wondered....how do you get the tail gate lettering done.....hand paint, or careful back taping?

BubbaGreen · 06-24-2005, 05:10 PM

I think the tank was apprx $700, rather expensive, but I would purchase another if needed. The tank just bolts in using the factory frame holes, includes a sender unit. This tank cost an extra $100 bucks due to the pump in the tank manifold. Its made out of stainless, includes the mounting hardware (all of it), plus its baffled internally. This tank mounts flush to the top of the frame, meaning you dont have to remove or cut any bed crossmembers....it also includes the rear frame cross member, which must be removed if using a shortbed frame ( I dont know about the long bed frame) ECE states this is a 23gal tank, I haven't filled it yet so dont really know. I ask for an extra bung be installed near the filler neck for the purpose of a "vent" tube back to the filler neck. I am using a filler door/assembly out of an S-10. The fuel pump/strainer and fuel fittings are all extras...so it adds up quickly. I am however very glad to get the tank out of the cab.
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as far as the tail gate lettering goes, right now I purchased some vinyl lettering from LMC (i know, i know) but at eight bucks, thought it was worth a try....if this doesnt hold up well, I am going to paint the white in and clear over it...wish I had thought of this *before* I had the clear coat done....but live and learn.
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Deuce · 06-24-2005, 10:44 PM

Ypur doing a VERY nice job!!! That truck is going to be a real looker when your done. Congrats!!

*Randy70C-10* · 06-24-2005, 10:59 PM

Wow, some of you guys truely amaze me with the trucks that you're turning out. I've really got to get busy!

knsmodels · 06-24-2005, 11:29 PM

Looking good...I must say I really like the color

.....Paul

70c10 · 06-25-2005, 12:02 AM

Another fine truck from Texas!

. I have used the tailgate letters on several trucks with no problems. I think they look good.

krue · 06-25-2005, 01:55 AM

That's a very nice truck you're putting together.

DevinM · 06-26-2005, 08:08 PM

That truck is coming together great!!! Congrats.
Where did you get the Headers from? What brand? Thanks.

BubbaGreen · 06-27-2005, 09:27 PM

The headers are made by sanderson....I purchased them from EarlyClassic. At this time, they are only "trial" fitted. The passenger side seem to fit extremely well. The drivers side on the other hand...required grinding of the casting stub on the 700R4 due to the fact the header outlet tilts in a bit more than I expected...spark plug wires will definetly require 90 deg boots with these. They seem "ok" to me, time will tell how well they hold up. They are ceramic coated and look quite nice.
Thanks for the compliments....EVERYONE!!! Will post more as I get closer to getting anything done.

FirstGen · 06-28-2005, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaGreen

The headers are made by sanderson....I purchased them from EarlyClassic. At this time, they are only "trial" fitted. The passenger side seem to fit extremely well. The drivers side on the other hand...required grinding of the casting stub on the 700R4 due to the fact the header outlet tilts in a bit more than I expected...spark plug wires will definetly require 90 deg boots with these. They seem "ok" to me, time will tell how well they hold up. They are ceramic coated and look quite nice.
Thanks for the compliments....EVERYONE!!! Will post more as I get closer to getting anything done.

Just in case you don't already know this, make sure you don't do your inital break in on a new motor with ceramic coated headers - you will ruin them.

TN70C10 · 06-28-2005, 08:35 AM

Really? What will it do?

FirstGen · 06-28-2005, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TN70C10

Really? What will it do?

The temps from the inital break-in will ruin the coating. I've seen it happen before and it just causes the coating to look terrible. Not sure if it actually has any effect on the life of the coating or not.

*Shane* · 06-28-2005, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstGen

The temps from the inital break-in will ruin the coating. I've seen it happen before and it just causes the coating to look terrible. Not sure if it actually has any effect on the life of the coating or not.

How are the temps during the "initial break-in" any different than day-to-day temps.

FirstGen · 06-28-2005, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

How are the temps during the "initial break-in" any different than day-to-day temps.

more friction = more heat

Can also generate more heat when you are still tuning the A/F ratio and you are running a little lean.

make sense?

Russell · 06-28-2005, 01:24 PM

Exactly, when you break an engine with a bigger cam in, you are bound to be running lean. My headers never get very hot on a day to day useable basis, but when I was breaking my 355 in, those suckers were glowing like cherries. I broke mine in on some old crappy headers though, if you break in on chrome or ceramic colored headers, they turn a bluish color and just look terrible.

BubbaGreen · 06-28-2005, 10:20 PM

OK...the sanderson instuctions state to "break-in" a new motor using either old headers or stock type manifolds....Since this motor is new, has the GM MFEI-4 computer that has both an air intake temperature sensor as well as an O2 sensor, if the engine will actually run lean during break-in and/or extra hot over everyday running as the computer should (should but may not) keep the motor in tune. Currenty I have stock manifolds which I could use, but I would need to fab up some type of temporary exhaust pipes to get thru the breakin period.

nitor · 06-28-2005, 10:50 PM

very nice resto. I like that gas door.

panhandler62 · 06-29-2005, 10:25 AM

I am as green as your truck! (great job man!)

This is where I am at:

06-24-2005, 12:21 PM	#1
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Progress to date!!! Picts included here is few picts of my restoration project. Ramjet 350 w/fuel door and Early Classic tank under the bed. Its by no means complete, but at least things are going back together instead of coming apart. Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

06-24-2005, 12:24 PM	#2
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Sweet! Is that a supercharger? __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

06-24-2005, 12:30 PM	#3
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Looks very nice. I like that Ramjet motor alot, should be a nice upgrade. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-24-2005, 12:52 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Very nice - I wish I was half that far __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-24-2005, 01:03 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	cool what did that tank set yah back? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

06-24-2005, 01:12 PM	#6
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Looks wayyyy sweet!!! Very clean work!! I've always wondered....how do you get the tail gate lettering done.....hand paint, or careful back taping? __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-24-2005, 05:10 PM	#7
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	I think the tank was apprx $700, rather expensive, but I would purchase another if needed. The tank just bolts in using the factory frame holes, includes a sender unit. This tank cost an extra $100 bucks due to the pump in the tank manifold. Its made out of stainless, includes the mounting hardware (all of it), plus its baffled internally. This tank mounts flush to the top of the frame, meaning you dont have to remove or cut any bed crossmembers....it also includes the rear frame cross member, which must be removed if using a shortbed frame ( I dont know about the long bed frame) ECE states this is a 23gal tank, I haven't filled it yet so dont really know. I ask for an extra bung be installed near the filler neck for the purpose of a "vent" tube back to the filler neck. I am using a filler door/assembly out of an S-10. The fuel pump/strainer and fuel fittings are all extras...so it adds up quickly. I am however very glad to get the tank out of the cab. ------------ as far as the tail gate lettering goes, right now I purchased some vinyl lettering from LMC (i know, i know) but at eight bucks, thought it was worth a try....if this doesnt hold up well, I am going to paint the white in and clear over it...wish I had thought of this before I had the clear coat done....but live and learn. ------------ __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

06-24-2005, 10:44 PM	#8
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Ypur doing a VERY nice job!!! That truck is going to be a real looker when your done. Congrats!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

06-24-2005, 10:59 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Wow, some of you guys truely amaze me with the trucks that you're turning out. I've really got to get busy!

06-24-2005, 11:29 PM	#10
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Looking good...I must say I really like the color .....Paul __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

06-25-2005, 12:02 AM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Another fine truck from Texas! . I have used the tailgate letters on several trucks with no problems. I think they look good. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-25-2005, 01:55 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	That's a very nice truck you're putting together. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-26-2005, 08:08 PM	#13
DevinM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield, MA USA Posts: 198	That truck is coming together great!!! Congrats. Where did you get the Headers from? What brand? Thanks. __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA

06-27-2005, 09:27 PM	#14
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	The headers are made by sanderson....I purchased them from EarlyClassic. At this time, they are only "trial" fitted. The passenger side seem to fit extremely well. The drivers side on the other hand...required grinding of the casting stub on the 700R4 due to the fact the header outlet tilts in a bit more than I expected...spark plug wires will definetly require 90 deg boots with these. They seem "ok" to me, time will tell how well they hold up. They are ceramic coated and look quite nice. Thanks for the compliments....EVERYONE!!! Will post more as I get closer to getting anything done. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

06-28-2005, 08:35 AM	#16
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	Really? What will it do?



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06-28-2005, 01:24 PM	#20
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Exactly, when you break an engine with a bigger cam in, you are bound to be running lean. My headers never get very hot on a day to day useable basis, but when I was breaking my 355 in, those suckers were glowing like cherries. I broke mine in on some old crappy headers though, if you break in on chrome or ceramic colored headers, they turn a bluish color and just look terrible. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-28-2005, 10:20 PM	#21
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	OK...the sanderson instuctions state to "break-in" a new motor using either old headers or stock type manifolds....Since this motor is new, has the GM MFEI-4 computer that has both an air intake temperature sensor as well as an O2 sensor, if the engine will actually run lean during break-in and/or extra hot over everyday running as the computer should (should but may not) keep the motor in tune. Currenty I have stock manifolds which I could use, but I would need to fab up some type of temporary exhaust pipes to get thru the breakin period. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

06-28-2005, 10:50 PM	#22
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	very nice resto. I like that gas door. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

06-29-2005, 10:25 AM	#23
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Green I am as green as your truck! (great job man!) This is where I am at: Last edited by panhandler62; 06-29-2005 at 10:29 AM.

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