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ChevyDude · 05-18-2006, 12:11 AM

I feel like I'm obsessed with working on this truck and getting it done. All you guys'z pictures of your beautiful trucks inspires me to get off my ass and get this truck rolling. My passenger side front end is still not back together, but with the engine in and a brand new 700R4, flexplate and new ARP bolts staring at me I felt like making some progress. Placed the flexplate on the crank and torque it to 62 ft. lbs. Put the trans on the trans jack and holy sheooot....the truck needs to go up almost 24" in order to roll underneath

. Thought about it for a awhile and came up with placing the trans on it's jack in front and the cherry picker stradliing the trans. Hoisted the front end up with the cherry picker and rolled the trans into place for bolting. Tired but satisfied I am.

I hope I'm not boring you guys with my progress pics.

DigitalFusion · 05-18-2006, 12:13 AM

nice, not boring at all!

jrb71c20 · 05-18-2006, 12:20 AM

This NEVER get boring to see

ChevyDude · 05-18-2006, 12:25 AM

Well good. Very satisfing when you start to get close to it running ...after two years!

kansas city cheyenne · 05-18-2006, 02:07 AM

Looking good, I love to see projects progress from start to finish.

blaserman · 05-18-2006, 03:00 AM

On this site nothing is boring when it comes to pictures of trucks in progress. keep them coming. Looks good so far.

mike nutt · 05-18-2006, 05:30 AM

not boring at all. keep us posted on the progress.

70c10 · 05-18-2006, 07:02 AM

Good work Alex!. We never get bored with pics

Are those Ground Force springs from Summit?

ChevyDude · 05-18-2006, 09:45 AM

Thanks guys! I've just been posting alot of pics lately, since the weathers got warm and I'm inspired on making the wheels of progress move!!! Yes Jim those are 2" drop Ground Force springs from Summit....well there's one there anyway...LOL...other side still needs putting together. ECE 2.5" drop spindels for what should be 4.5" front drop, and ECE 4" spring rear drop. I thought I'd get the tranny bolted up then I could call the local driveline shop to come out and measure for cutting of my driveshaft.
Here is the 700R4 ready for final hoisting...maybe tonight after my real job!

ChevyDude · 05-18-2006, 09:54 AM

Here is the GF lowering spring in all it's glory. Silver, Red, and Blue.....I thought the combo looked pretty sweet!

Joe67 · 05-18-2006, 10:09 AM

Awesome!!! did your trans jack allow such an angle to bolt it up with the front end up in the air like that or did you have to lower the truck back down to do that?

That looks like the same jack I use.

Lemield · 05-18-2006, 10:13 AM

Lookin good Alex! I'll check it out in person on Saturday....and I'll take a look at the tursignal switch too!

70c10 · 05-18-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Here is the GF lowering spring in all it's glory. Silver, Red, and Blue.....I thought the combo looked pretty sweet!

Thanks

ChevyDude · 05-18-2006, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe67

did your trans jack allow such an angle to bolt it up with the front end up in the air like that or did you have to lower the truck back down to do that?

I haven't bolted the trans in yet...but I did lower the truck down. She'll be sitting as level as possible for the raising of the trans jack, even if I have to lift the rear end with a floor jack. Whatever it takes for this old tile setter, LOL!

Jimbotronics · 05-18-2006, 01:06 PM

Awesome - absolutely awesome! wish i was that far along....

Keep up the good work and keep the progress photos coming.....

powell72 · 05-18-2006, 06:42 PM

Once you get that trans stabbed tonight you should snap a pic of the whole truck for us to see. I don't think I've seen the whole thing before.

ChevyDude · 05-18-2006, 11:27 PM

Here's the best I can do for taking a full shot of the truck, until it's moving on it's own. Trans went in this afternoon, Mini Starter bolted right up and the first steps to getting the crossmember happened today. The spots on the headers is tile setters "acrylic mortar admix" kinda like Elmers glue watered down....it will burn off, LOL! Don't really know how it got there???

Here's some more pics:

powell72 · 05-19-2006, 12:59 AM

Looks good even when its dirty.

05-18-2006, 12:11 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	More Progress pics... I feel like I'm obsessed with working on this truck and getting it done. All you guys'z pictures of your beautiful trucks inspires me to get off my ass and get this truck rolling. My passenger side front end is still not back together, but with the engine in and a brand new 700R4, flexplate and new ARP bolts staring at me I felt like making some progress. Placed the flexplate on the crank and torque it to 62 ft. lbs. Put the trans on the trans jack and holy sheooot....the truck needs to go up almost 24" in order to roll underneath . Thought about it for a awhile and came up with placing the trans on it's jack in front and the cherry picker stradliing the trans. Hoisted the front end up with the cherry picker and rolled the trans into place for bolting. Tired but satisfied I am. I hope I'm not boring you guys with my progress pics. Attached Images

05-18-2006, 12:13 AM	#2
DigitalFusion Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN/WI Border Posts: 30	Re: More Progress pics... nice, not boring at all!

05-18-2006, 12:20 AM	#3
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	Re: More Progress pics... This NEVER get boring to see

05-18-2006, 12:25 AM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress pics... Well good. Very satisfing when you start to get close to it running ...after two years!

05-18-2006, 02:07 AM	#5
kansas city cheyenne Rebuilding 1 at a time Join Date: May 2006 Location: kansas city, mo Posts: 80	Re: More Progress pics... Looking good, I love to see projects progress from start to finish. __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 383 stroker 2004R tranny Factory ps, pb, air http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t=101_0059.jpg 66 Nova SS L-79 327 m21 http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t=101_0042.jpg

05-18-2006, 03:00 AM	#6
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: More Progress pics... On this site nothing is boring when it comes to pictures of trucks in progress. keep them coming. Looks good so far. __________________ This is my best friend

05-18-2006, 05:30 AM	#7
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: More Progress pics... not boring at all. keep us posted on the progress.

05-18-2006, 07:02 AM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: More Progress pics... Good work Alex!. We never get bored with pics Are those Ground Force springs from Summit? __________________ 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

05-18-2006, 09:45 AM	#9
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress pics... Thanks guys! I've just been posting alot of pics lately, since the weathers got warm and I'm inspired on making the wheels of progress move!!! Yes Jim those are 2" drop Ground Force springs from Summit....well there's one there anyway...LOL...other side still needs putting together. ECE 2.5" drop spindels for what should be 4.5" front drop, and ECE 4" spring rear drop. I thought I'd get the tranny bolted up then I could call the local driveline shop to come out and measure for cutting of my driveshaft. Here is the 700R4 ready for final hoisting...maybe tonight after my real job! Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-18-2006 at 09:47 AM.

05-18-2006, 09:54 AM	#10
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress pics... Here is the GF lowering spring in all it's glory. Silver, Red, and Blue.....I thought the combo looked pretty sweet! Attached Images

05-18-2006, 10:09 AM	#11
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: More Progress pics... Awesome!!! did your trans jack allow such an angle to bolt it up with the front end up in the air like that or did you have to lower the truck back down to do that? That looks like the same jack I use. __________________ 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

05-18-2006, 10:13 AM	#12
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: More Progress pics... Lookin good Alex! I'll check it out in person on Saturday....and I'll take a look at the tursignal switch too! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

05-18-2006, 01:06 PM	#15
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: More Progress pics... Awesome - absolutely awesome! wish i was that far along.... Keep up the good work and keep the progress photos coming..... __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

05-18-2006, 06:42 PM	#16
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: More Progress pics... Once you get that trans stabbed tonight you should snap a pic of the whole truck for us to see. I don't think I've seen the whole thing before. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-18-2006, 11:27 PM	#17
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: More Progress pics... Here's the best I can do for taking a full shot of the truck, until it's moving on it's own. Trans went in this afternoon, Mini Starter bolted right up and the first steps to getting the crossmember happened today. The spots on the headers is tile setters "acrylic mortar admix" kinda like Elmers glue watered down....it will burn off, LOL! Don't really know how it got there??? Here's some more pics: Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-18-2006 at 11:28 PM.



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05-19-2006, 12:59 AM	#18
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