No pulse, still a heartbeat. Ugly Betsy revisited - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sillyoldman · 08-31-2008, 11:56 PM

Bought her three years ago. Went ape**** working on her at first. Im more of a dreamer than a doer. I refer to my projects as butt scratchers. I love buying stuff for them. I like going out to the garage and staring at them. Within moments I scratch my butt and go back in the house. This weekend a surge of progress happened. The motor got put together with the help of NONHOG. We were so close to running the engine. We ran out of time and steam. We did crank it a bit. It did not fire although it revealed a mistake I made. It would not be right to attempt to start it without Nonhog there with me. I picture he and I gleefully jumping up and down smiling shaking hands and giving high fives. The spark is there gain. Today I installed the the inner fenders, and the front clip, hood cowl and primed it again for preperation of moisture. I cant wait to hear that beefy cam and headers.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-01-2008, 12:02 AM

I didnt even know you had one of these trucks..

Alan's Classic · 09-01-2008, 12:19 AM

I wish mine had a heart beat. Keep up the good work and quit scratching.

Sillyoldman · 09-01-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I didnt even know you had one of these trucks..

Yeah. A lost project re-discovered. See my sig for more surprises. I couldnt find the original post of this truck. It dont look like much, but I actually do have some work put into it. I have a couple Tote Gotes too. My intention is to restore them and use at car shows. Both showing and using.

NONHOG · 09-01-2008, 01:07 AM

I can almost smell that "old" gas pumping out those headers

Should go smooth next attack ! Its gonna run soon !

Stepside65 · 09-01-2008, 01:20 AM

Keep on the attack while you still have steam silly. Hopefully next time it will roar to life.

**ChiefRocka** · 09-01-2008, 10:31 AM

Looks like you made good progress....nice truck, BTW.

My favorite year !!

08-31-2008, 11:56 PM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	No pulse, still a heartbeat. Ugly Betsy revisited Bought her three years ago. Went ape**** working on her at first. Im more of a dreamer than a doer. I refer to my projects as butt scratchers. I love buying stuff for them. I like going out to the garage and staring at them. Within moments I scratch my butt and go back in the house. This weekend a surge of progress happened. The motor got put together with the help of NONHOG. We were so close to running the engine. We ran out of time and steam. We did crank it a bit. It did not fire although it revealed a mistake I made. It would not be right to attempt to start it without Nonhog there with me. I picture he and I gleefully jumping up and down smiling shaking hands and giving high fives. The spark is there gain. Today I installed the the inner fenders, and the front clip, hood cowl and primed it again for preperation of moisture. I cant wait to hear that beefy cam and headers. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-01-2008, 12:02 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: No pulse, still a heartbeat. Ugly Betsy revisited I didnt even know you had one of these trucks.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

09-01-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: No pulse, still a heartbeat. Ugly Betsy revisited I wish mine had a heart beat. Keep up the good work and quit scratching. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-01-2008, 01:07 AM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: No pulse, still a heartbeat. Ugly Betsy revisited I can almost smell that "old" gas pumping out those headers Should go smooth next attack ! Its gonna run soon ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-01-2008, 01:20 AM	#6
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: No pulse, still a heartbeat. Ugly Betsy revisited Keep on the attack while you still have steam silly. Hopefully next time it will roar to life. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

09-01-2008, 10:31 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: No pulse, still a heartbeat. Ugly Betsy revisited Looks like you made good progress....nice truck, BTW. My favorite year !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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