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MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 06:20 PM

I KNOW! DON'T REMIND ME!

justcuz · 04-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Why did you run your heater hose out of the top of the water pump instead of the side where the pipe plug is? I have never seen that before. Usually that fitting is for the bypass hose on bigger GVW trucks and it goes into the intake below the thermostat. This is progressing nicely and looking good. I would stop keeping track of your expenditures though, it takes away from the enjoyment of it. Look at it this way, it is stiil about a quarter of the cost of the cheapest new Chevy WT you could buy and it has more character.

MacAttack · 04-09-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by justcuz

Why did you run your heater hose out of the top of the water pump instead of the side where the pipe plug is? I have never seen that before. Usually that fitting is for the bypass hose on bigger GVW trucks and it goes into the intake below the thermostat.

I have absolutely no idea. I did the same on my Chevelle motor - not really knowing any better and duplicated the same route.

It won’t hurt anything, will it?

And yes, I’m sure everyone in here has - at one time or another - run the numbers on buying a new truck (especially with all the super sales going on right now - trying to clear inventory), but I’ve never really been able to get past that "character" thing either.

I’ll stick with the original, heavy metal.

Mac.

jason65 · 04-09-2009, 10:14 AM

I wouldn't buy a new truck. To many computers and to much junk in the way.
Also no class. Theres no problem with your heater hose Mac.

protrash64 · 04-09-2009, 12:39 PM

with both of you. Im looking forward to the day when I can get a daily driver/beater truck 60-66 series. A schlong bed would have plenty of room for sheets of drywall and such.

jason65 · 04-09-2009, 12:47 PM

YEAH! Shlong beds rock!

TimE · 04-10-2009, 01:28 PM

Looks good Mac. Now whens the official start up day?

04-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#1
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I KNOW! DON'T REMIND ME! Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#2
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Why did you run your heater hose out of the top of the water pump instead of the side where the pipe plug is? I have never seen that before. Usually that fitting is for the bypass hose on bigger GVW trucks and it goes into the intake below the thermostat. This is progressing nicely and looking good. I would stop keeping track of your expenditures though, it takes away from the enjoyment of it. Look at it this way, it is stiil about a quarter of the cost of the cheapest new Chevy WT you could buy and it has more character.

04-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#4
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I wouldn't buy a new truck. To many computers and to much junk in the way. Also no class. Theres no problem with your heater hose Mac.

04-09-2009, 12:39 PM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins with both of you. Im looking forward to the day when I can get a daily driver/beater truck 60-66 series. A schlong bed would have plenty of room for sheets of drywall and such. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins YEAH! Shlong beds rock!

04-10-2009, 01:28 PM	#7
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Looks good Mac. Now whens the official start up day? __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!



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