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454HO · 05-26-2009, 09:28 AM

Saturday I did some cleaning out in the garage. Trying to get rid of some of the clutter. Came across a Holley 750 that I bought from someone on here a few years ago. Guess I had stuck it in a box and forgot about it.

So that gave me an excuse to tinker with the truck Sunday.

Bought a rebuild kit and a new power valve. Rebuilt it and got it installed. Still have some tuning to do, but it is already better than the Edelbrock I had on there.

Yesterday we had friends and family over for BBQ. Ate way too much.

Driveway Dreams · 05-26-2009, 09:30 AM

I got The Toybox put back together. It has sat for close to a year at this point. Got it fired up & drove it around the block scraping everything in the way.

Until it stopped getting gas to the carb when we were at the bottom of my street.

So we pulled it home with my wife's Jeep and loaded the float bowls with enough gas to drive it up the driveway and into the garage. I guess the "full" tune up is absolutely required now.

Oh, and that was on my only day off, Sunday. Worked all day Saturday. Worked most of the day Monday (8:30-6:30). The world has no mercy on car sales people. But I sold 4 and a 1/2 cars this weekend, so that helps it not be so bad.

xs-style · 05-26-2009, 11:10 AM

Im trying to picture the guy you sold the half car to. Was he a dwarf?

dlanders · 05-26-2009, 12:08 PM

I finally got to take the old passenger side spring and spindle off and install the new spring and drop spindle. I also got my new brake hoses put on but broke one of the hard lines in the process( don't ask me how..I still don't know). All I have left is to replace the brake line I broke, put on the new shocks, and bleed the brakes and I will be done.
I also helped the wife make her garden and get everything planted. I had a high school friend that was in the area for a wedding so we got together for a drink to talk about the good ole' days.

**Captkaos** · 05-26-2009, 08:19 PM

I got deep into cutting the rusted floors out of my K5 Jimmy and ran out of blades before I got finished.

bigblock73 · 05-26-2009, 08:36 PM

Chris, rust in Alabama?

I took our family on a mini-vacation, to Duluth/Two Harbors (Lake Superior) MN. We go there every year, kind of an anniversary/tradition thing. Here are a few pics.

dammitmitchell · 05-26-2009, 08:57 PM

watched my kids trample all over my wife and friends while they were in town..
now my buddy is gone again it is time for daddy to lay the smack down...
got the motor pulled finally and wire wheeled with two pwople and two angle grinders and still got very little accomplished..
dang...

**Captkaos** · 05-26-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Chris, rust in Alabama?

I took our family on a mini-vacation, to Duluth/Two Harbors (Lake Superior) MN. We go there every year, kind of an anniversary/tradition thing. Here are a few pics.

Well it was an Illinois Jimmy, so....

Cool trip, she is growing up! WOW!

hot trux · 05-27-2009, 01:16 PM

A couple more pics.

MrBeast · 05-27-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hot trux

A couple more pics.

That is a cool gauge mount, I am using the ash tray on mine to make a holder for my 1911. Figure it is a good place.

**lolife99** · 05-27-2009, 09:06 PM

hot trux,... I like the ipod port between the gauges.
That red paint looks incredible!

BLE 'BURBAN · 05-27-2009, 11:19 PM

I finally got my larger air tank installed under my 'burb for my train horns and installed some blue L.E.D. strip lights around the inside of my gauge cluster... Still need to get a couple more strips to light it up really well though.

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 06:15 AM

hot trux... that thing is coming right along, awesome work!

05-26-2009, 09:28 AM	#26
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend Saturday I did some cleaning out in the garage. Trying to get rid of some of the clutter. Came across a Holley 750 that I bought from someone on here a few years ago. Guess I had stuck it in a box and forgot about it. So that gave me an excuse to tinker with the truck Sunday. Bought a rebuild kit and a new power valve. Rebuilt it and got it installed. Still have some tuning to do, but it is already better than the Edelbrock I had on there. Yesterday we had friends and family over for BBQ. Ate way too much. __________________ - Greg

05-26-2009, 09:30 AM	#27
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend I got The Toybox put back together. It has sat for close to a year at this point. Got it fired up & drove it around the block scraping everything in the way. Until it stopped getting gas to the carb when we were at the bottom of my street. So we pulled it home with my wife's Jeep and loaded the float bowls with enough gas to drive it up the driveway and into the garage. I guess the "full" tune up is absolutely required now. Oh, and that was on my only day off, Sunday. Worked all day Saturday. Worked most of the day Monday (8:30-6:30). The world has no mercy on car sales people. But I sold 4 and a 1/2 cars this weekend, so that helps it not be so bad. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 05-26-2009 at 09:34 AM. Reason: worked

05-26-2009, 11:10 AM	#28
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend Im trying to picture the guy you sold the half car to. Was he a dwarf?

05-26-2009, 12:08 PM	#29
dlanders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mableton, Ga Posts: 106	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend I finally got to take the old passenger side spring and spindle off and install the new spring and drop spindle. I also got my new brake hoses put on but broke one of the hard lines in the process( don't ask me how..I still don't know). All I have left is to replace the brake line I broke, put on the new shocks, and bleed the brakes and I will be done. I also helped the wife make her garden and get everything planted. I had a high school friend that was in the area for a wedding so we got together for a drink to talk about the good ole' days.

05-26-2009, 08:19 PM	#30
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend I got deep into cutting the rusted floors out of my K5 Jimmy and ran out of blades before I got finished. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-26-2009, 08:36 PM	#31
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend Chris, rust in Alabama? I took our family on a mini-vacation, to Duluth/Two Harbors (Lake Superior) MN. We go there every year, kind of an anniversary/tradition thing. Here are a few pics. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-26-2009, 08:57 PM	#32
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend watched my kids trample all over my wife and friends while they were in town.. now my buddy is gone again it is time for daddy to lay the smack down... got the motor pulled finally and wire wheeled with two pwople and two angle grinders and still got very little accomplished.. dang... __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

05-27-2009, 01:16 PM	#34
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend A couple more pics. Attached Images

05-27-2009, 09:06 PM	#36
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend hot trux,... I like the ipod port between the gauges. That red paint looks incredible! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-27-2009, 11:19 PM	#37
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend I finally got my larger air tank installed under my 'burb for my train horns and installed some blue L.E.D. strip lights around the inside of my gauge cluster... Still need to get a couple more strips to light it up really well though. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

06-01-2009, 06:15 AM	#38
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What did you get done? Memorial Day weekend hot trux... that thing is coming right along, awesome work! __________________ -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)



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