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AllenKarber · 06-05-2008, 05:30 PM

My truck is a '64,but I wanted to post it here!

Last weekend I was trying to get my truck going for the first time since 2002,but my new engine had a crack in the head and filled the cranckase with coolant. It was running like crap before that anyway,so my engine guy was coming with his carb when we found the leak. We took the head off,and he had it welded. We put it back together last night,and today he brought his carb.

We fired it up,and it immediately started and idled! We timed it and tinkered with the carb a little and got it running really nice!

I guess all the oil/coolant mix came gushing out the rear main seal because the leak from back there stopped also!!!

Anyway,I got to drive my truck!! It sounds GOOD and runs really nice also. My wife got the first ride,then my Dad drove it with me riding. I haven't even hammered it yet and it probably needs more tuning,but I can tell it's going to be pretty stout.

I'm so HAPPY. It's like getting an old friend back. I still have quite a bit of work to do (new wires and looms,new brake pads,putting the new wheels and tires on,detailing the truck etc...)but man that was a great feeling.

It may lay down on me tomorrow,but I think we're going to make it to the Power Tour and the Cruisapalooza event in Little Rock on Friday and Saturday!

I'm going to get eaten alive on gas though. My engine is a 388 with an Xe288 HR cam,and CNC ported PBM heads. The carb I've borrowed is a 1000 CFM Stealth Carb LOL!!! After this weekend,it will probably just be driven around town and to cruise-ins not very far away!

Long Roof · 06-05-2008, 05:33 PM

Good luck on that gas mileage thing.

eganracing · 06-05-2008, 07:26 PM

1000 cfm sounds like alot of carb for that motor

HavinSomeFun · 06-05-2008, 09:53 PM

I have a good 750 in my garage.....

dieselarmy13 · 06-05-2008, 09:58 PM

Feels good to get the ol girl on the road, doesn't it? I drove mine for the first time last weekend, and I've owned it about 1.5 years. Everything was great, but had a little carb issue. Actually a couple of carb issues. Havingsomefun knows what I'm talking about

HavinSomeFun · 06-05-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Feels good to get the ol girl on the road, doesn't it? I drove mine for the first time last weekend, and I've owned it about 2.5 years. Everything was great, but had a little carb issue. Actually a couple of carb issues. Havingsomefun knows what I'm talking about

Has it shown up yet?

dieselarmy13 · 06-05-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

Has it shown up yet?

No, but I'm not too worried about it. When I was over there, mail would take two weeks to get there. After that, they'll send it to my old unit in Germany, then they will send it here. I figure two weeks or more between each place they send it. No big deal. I got a rebuild kit for the 4150 that I have now, so I'm in no big hurry.

AllenKarber · 06-06-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eganracing

1000 cfm sounds like alot of carb for that motor

It is!

It did feel good to drive it again! Wow!

gcburdic · 06-06-2008, 08:39 AM

Hey Allen....

Don't know if you know or not but we are picture freaks around here....so I can't believe I'll be the first to say this!!!!!.....

Let's see the goods!!!....and congrats....I can't wait to get mine back on the road soon either!!!

AllenKarber · 06-07-2008, 01:01 AM

We used our new camera that we've had for 3 months for the first time today at the Hot Rod Power Tour. I got a few pics of my truck with my new Coys wheels. I'll try to get them on here.

It sure felt good to be back at the wheel. I've got a few electrical gremlins. We forgot something today when we left,and I just stopped the truck and walked back to the house because our driveway is hard to get into. It wouldn't start then. I tightened up the positive cable,and it started up,but the tach was jumping. It quit altogether when I left to come home. I was a little worried how the day would go when I already had problems 30 yds from the house.

I'll have to look for the Gremins in the morning. I'm too tired right now

72BlckButy · 06-07-2008, 08:27 PM

We definitely need to see those pics...

AllenKarber · 06-08-2008, 01:05 PM

I haven't uploaded mine yet,but here's one I found of my truck.

Now quit pestering me! LOL!!!!

http://powertourpics.com/main.php?g2_itemId=3184

longhorn70gmc · 06-08-2008, 06:45 PM

Good Job Allen!!!!!
I just got my Longhorn running really nice. I have been building it for 7 years. As I was tuning it I found out the radiator corroded through allowing the transmission fluid to mix with the radiator water. I am kool with that because I know I am getting closer to driving every weekend. It is the passion of these old trucks and this board that compells me to keep it going!!!!!!!!! Hope you enjoy your truck!!!!!!!!!

HavinSomeFun · 06-08-2008, 07:09 PM

here is mine getting a little free love!

http://powertourpics.com/main.php?g2_itemId=3748

great pics!

AllenKarber · 06-08-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

here is mine getting a little free love!

http://powertourpics.com/main.php?g2_itemId=3748

great pics!

I remember that truck! My wife and I even walked by when they were working on it up there. I saw you several times over the weekend. I think you should leave it like it is! It's very cool.

longhorn70gmc I appreciate it. Don't give up! You'll get there.

Those were good pics.

HavinSomeFun · 06-08-2008, 08:07 PM

that what everyone was telling me. Don't paint it.... I had a ton of folks asking about the truck.

AllenKarber · 06-09-2008, 07:59 PM

BTW, what do you have in there? It sounds killer. I glanced when I walked by,but I can't remember.

HavinSomeFun · 06-09-2008, 08:24 PM

you mean this little ol thing? I thought I had blown it up racing to the fairgrounds on Sunday. However, it was a bad PCV sucking oil out of the valve cover blowing smoke like crazy.

ChevLoRay · 06-09-2008, 09:13 PM

Lookin' good, guys. I don't know how long it will be until I get to drive mine again. It's been since October, and I don't really expect to get to drive it before the next October. You both have nice new engines....I'm still relying on my original block 350. Don't know if it is on its 2nd or 3rd time around the odometer.

Going to pick up some more parts on Tuesday, from Grady Parks. If you need parts, he's at 501-316-2465, in the Salem community of Benton.

06-05-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Drove my truck for the first time since '02... My truck is a '64,but I wanted to post it here! Last weekend I was trying to get my truck going for the first time since 2002,but my new engine had a crack in the head and filled the cranckase with coolant. It was running like crap before that anyway,so my engine guy was coming with his carb when we found the leak. We took the head off,and he had it welded. We put it back together last night,and today he brought his carb. We fired it up,and it immediately started and idled! We timed it and tinkered with the carb a little and got it running really nice! I guess all the oil/coolant mix came gushing out the rear main seal because the leak from back there stopped also!!! Anyway,I got to drive my truck!! It sounds GOOD and runs really nice also. My wife got the first ride,then my Dad drove it with me riding. I haven't even hammered it yet and it probably needs more tuning,but I can tell it's going to be pretty stout. I'm so HAPPY. It's like getting an old friend back. I still have quite a bit of work to do (new wires and looms,new brake pads,putting the new wheels and tires on,detailing the truck etc...)but man that was a great feeling. It may lay down on me tomorrow,but I think we're going to make it to the Power Tour and the Cruisapalooza event in Little Rock on Friday and Saturday! I'm going to get eaten alive on gas though. My engine is a 388 with an Xe288 HR cam,and CNC ported PBM heads. The carb I've borrowed is a 1000 CFM Stealth Carb LOL!!! After this weekend,it will probably just be driven around town and to cruise-ins not very far away!

06-05-2008, 05:33 PM	#2
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... Good luck on that gas mileage thing. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-05-2008, 07:26 PM	#3
eganracing Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 37	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... 1000 cfm sounds like alot of carb for that motor

06-05-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... I have a good 750 in my garage..... __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

06-05-2008, 09:58 PM	#5
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... Feels good to get the ol girl on the road, doesn't it? I drove mine for the first time last weekend, and I've owned it about 1.5 years. Everything was great, but had a little carb issue. Actually a couple of carb issues. Havingsomefun knows what I'm talking about __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 06-05-2008 at 10:37 PM.

06-06-2008, 08:39 AM	#9
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... Hey Allen.... Don't know if you know or not but we are picture freaks around here....so I can't believe I'll be the first to say this!!!!!..... Let's see the goods!!!....and congrats....I can't wait to get mine back on the road soon either!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 06-06-2008 at 08:40 AM.

06-07-2008, 01:01 AM	#10
AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... We used our new camera that we've had for 3 months for the first time today at the Hot Rod Power Tour. I got a few pics of my truck with my new Coys wheels. I'll try to get them on here. It sure felt good to be back at the wheel. I've got a few electrical gremlins. We forgot something today when we left,and I just stopped the truck and walked back to the house because our driveway is hard to get into. It wouldn't start then. I tightened up the positive cable,and it started up,but the tach was jumping. It quit altogether when I left to come home. I was a little worried how the day would go when I already had problems 30 yds from the house. I'll have to look for the Gremins in the morning. I'm too tired right now

06-07-2008, 08:27 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... We definitely need to see those pics... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-08-2008, 01:05 PM	#12
AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... I haven't uploaded mine yet,but here's one I found of my truck. Now quit pestering me! LOL!!!! http://powertourpics.com/main.php?g2_itemId=3184

06-08-2008, 06:45 PM	#13
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... Good Job Allen!!!!! I just got my Longhorn running really nice. I have been building it for 7 years. As I was tuning it I found out the radiator corroded through allowing the transmission fluid to mix with the radiator water. I am kool with that because I know I am getting closer to driving every weekend. It is the passion of these old trucks and this board that compells me to keep it going!!!!!!!!! Hope you enjoy your truck!!!!!!!!! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE! Last edited by longhorn70gmc; 06-08-2008 at 06:48 PM.

06-08-2008, 07:09 PM	#14
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... here is mine getting a little free love! http://powertourpics.com/main.php?g2_itemId=3748 great pics! __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

06-08-2008, 08:07 PM	#16
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... that what everyone was telling me. Don't paint it.... I had a ton of folks asking about the truck. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

06-09-2008, 07:59 PM	#17
AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... BTW, what do you have in there? It sounds killer. I glanced when I walked by,but I can't remember.

06-09-2008, 08:24 PM	#18
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... you mean this little ol thing? I thought I had blown it up racing to the fairgrounds on Sunday. However, it was a bad PCV sucking oil out of the valve cover blowing smoke like crazy. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

06-09-2008, 09:13 PM	#19
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Drove my truck for the first time since '02... Lookin' good, guys. I don't know how long it will be until I get to drive mine again. It's been since October, and I don't really expect to get to drive it before the next October. You both have nice new engines....I'm still relying on my original block 350. Don't know if it is on its 2nd or 3rd time around the odometer. Going to pick up some more parts on Tuesday, from Grady Parks. If you need parts, he's at 501-316-2465, in the Salem community of Benton. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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