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COACHMEASON · 02-17-2010, 01:11 AM

Have not started my build thread...just a couple of pics to show my progress...Progress is good...

COACHMEASON · 02-17-2010, 01:13 AM

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72BlckButy · 02-17-2010, 09:37 AM

Looking good so far, nice work!

MESS-HALL · 02-17-2010, 02:54 PM

Very nice! How much did that Boyd tank set you back? Look forward to seeing more progress. Thanks for sharing.

my67chevytruck · 02-17-2010, 03:02 PM

nice progress.

ripdog28 · 02-17-2010, 03:20 PM

2 Things. #1 Your tank is in backwards. The lowest end (sump) should be at the back. Unless otherwise stated by the dealer you bought it from but i doubt it. The way you have it will not allow your pump to pull fuel when accelerating and your tank is not full. Gas goes to the back when you accelerate. #2 get rid of those plastic see through fuel filters. They can melt and cause your truck to become a brown color. I have seen several peoples trucks have this happen. Go with a metal or alum housing filter. suprised someone else did not see that. BUT, your truck is looking good.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-17-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ripdog28

2 Things. #1 Your tank is in backwards. The lowest end (sump) should be at the back. Unless otherwise stated by the dealer you bought it from but i doubt it. The way you have it will not allow your pump to pull fuel when accelerating and your tank is not full. Gas goes to the back when you accelerate. #2 get rid of those plastic see through fuel filters. They can melt and cause your truck to become a brown color. I have seen several peoples trucks have this happen. Go with a metal or alum housing filter. suprised someone else did not see that. BUT, your truck is looking good.

I'm pretty sure that is the way it is meant to be, at least that is the way mine is. My fuel feed is in the front of the tank and with the rake of my truck that is where the lowest point of my tank is..... I totally agree on the plastic fuel filters.

nuke1 · 02-17-2010, 07:52 PM

looks good!!!!!

SBC · 02-17-2010, 10:36 PM

making progress is a very good thing.....looks good.

my tank sits the same way??

COACHMEASON · 02-17-2010, 11:35 PM

Umm...Does anyone else see a prob with my gas tank? The way its set up seems to make perfect sense to me...Do the baffles help keep the gas from shifting...

Leviticus · 02-17-2010, 11:58 PM

Coach,

Looking great, nice work so far! I have almost the exact same exhaust setup except mine dump out the side right in front of the rear wheels and let me tell you...it sounds gooood.

Are those 40's?

I'm that jerk that rolls down the road real slow almost idling next to the sidewalk then give it a good bump crack of the throttle and watch the people on the sidewalk jump lol. I try not to do it to the older folks though

I know, I know...I'm a jerk.

COACHMEASON · 02-18-2010, 12:01 AM

To be honest...Not sure the series of Flows but they sound good....Not overly loud...Nice hollowed, cammed sound...

**tnblazerk5** · 02-18-2010, 12:03 AM

looks like you have a great start , wish my truck was that far along

as for the tank i going to say its in backwards but thats just the dragracer in me sayin that , when you stomp the right foot down , gas goes to the back of the tank[baffles or not the fuel is going to the back of the tank] and thats where the fuel pickup should be , learned that the had way by the car stumbling from not gettin fuel , turned the tank around and that fixed the problem , now on a street car ,or in this case truck ,it may or may not be a problem

COACHMEASON · 02-18-2010, 12:14 AM

OK...Thanks for the heads up...

70LonghornCST · 02-18-2010, 12:37 AM

Nice progress. Looking great.

ripdog28 · 02-18-2010, 12:41 AM

Tnkblazerk5 is the same mind set as me. Street you MAY be OK. but having the pick up in the back will never hurt, I just want to avoid starving the engine and pump.

5windowpickup · 02-18-2010, 01:01 AM

I'm 99% sure your tank is correct... They build them this way for added ground clearance towards the rear of the truck. When your tank is below a 1/4 tank or so you may run into fuel starvation problems but you will have this issue no matter what direction it is. The only way to totally prevent starvation is building a fuel pot with trap doors, check balls, etc. For street use I think you won't have an issue.

Jacfourteen · 02-18-2010, 03:59 AM

hey that looks just like my exhaust too, but mine has turndowns right after the muffler. everything looks good, now throw a seat in it and some doors on it and take it for a cruise! I drove mine a few times without a bed and you sure can light up the tires easy!

jim zag · 02-18-2010, 07:08 AM

Spend the money on AEROQUIP push'loc style hose and AN fittings from fuel pump to carb. I absolutely do not like hose clamps on the pressure side of the fuel pump. One of my pals came over to visit one sunny day last summer in his Cobra replica and his intake manifold had an inch of fuel laying in the valleys right behind the distributor. He had a hose clamp tht was loose! I do not know why it did not catch fire!

JohnC · 02-18-2010, 12:31 PM

Truck looks good Coach. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

chas350 · 02-18-2010, 12:42 PM

Wow Coach, looks good! I wish I was working on my 70, but just had back surgery....
Is that copper you are using for a gas line?

COACHMEASON · 02-18-2010, 11:22 PM

Yeah...the way it is set up right now will not be the end result (ie, gas line, etc)...just wanted to get the dang thing running!!

02-17-2010, 09:37 AM	#3
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02-17-2010, 02:54 PM	#4
MESS-HALL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Goshen, AR Posts: 150	Re: Pics of Progress... Very nice! How much did that Boyd tank set you back? Look forward to seeing more progress. Thanks for sharing. __________________ GROVE STREET CUSTOMS est. 2005 67' C10 LWB/350/T400 69' C10 SWB/454/T400 71' C10 LWB/383/ 72' C10 SWB/350/T350 15' Crew Silverado/6.2

02-17-2010, 03:02 PM	#5
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Pics of Progress... nice progress. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-17-2010, 03:20 PM	#6
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Pics of Progress... 2 Things. #1 Your tank is in backwards. The lowest end (sump) should be at the back. Unless otherwise stated by the dealer you bought it from but i doubt it. The way you have it will not allow your pump to pull fuel when accelerating and your tank is not full. Gas goes to the back when you accelerate. #2 get rid of those plastic see through fuel filters. They can melt and cause your truck to become a brown color. I have seen several peoples trucks have this happen. Go with a metal or alum housing filter. suprised someone else did not see that. BUT, your truck is looking good. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build. Last edited by ripdog28; 02-17-2010 at 03:23 PM.

02-17-2010, 07:52 PM	#8
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02-17-2010, 01:11 AM	#1
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Pics of Progress... Have not started my build thread...just a couple of pics to show my progress...Progress is good... Attached Images __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

02-17-2010, 01:13 AM	#2
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Pics of Progress... More... Attached Images __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 Last edited by COACHMEASON; 02-17-2010 at 01:16 AM. Reason: trying to add pics...

02-17-2010, 10:36 PM	#9
SBC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 202	Re: Pics of Progress... making progress is a very good thing.....looks good. my tank sits the same way?? __________________ 1967 C-10 Project 2008 Suburban 2017 GMC Sierra

02-17-2010, 11:35 PM	#10
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Pics of Progress... Umm...Does anyone else see a prob with my gas tank? The way its set up seems to make perfect sense to me...Do the baffles help keep the gas from shifting... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

02-17-2010, 11:58 PM	#11
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: Pics of Progress... Coach, Looking great, nice work so far! I have almost the exact same exhaust setup except mine dump out the side right in front of the rear wheels and let me tell you...it sounds gooood. Are those 40's? I'm that jerk that rolls down the road real slow almost idling next to the sidewalk then give it a good bump crack of the throttle and watch the people on the sidewalk jump lol. I try not to do it to the older folks though I know, I know...I'm a jerk. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

02-18-2010, 12:01 AM	#12
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Pics of Progress... To be honest...Not sure the series of Flows but they sound good....Not overly loud...Nice hollowed, cammed sound... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

02-18-2010, 12:03 AM	#13
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Pics of Progress... looks like you have a great start , wish my truck was that far along as for the tank i going to say its in backwards but thats just the dragracer in me sayin that , when you stomp the right foot down , gas goes to the back of the tank[baffles or not the fuel is going to the back of the tank] and thats where the fuel pickup should be , learned that the had way by the car stumbling from not gettin fuel , turned the tank around and that fixed the problem , now on a street car ,or in this case truck ,it may or may not be a problem

02-18-2010, 12:14 AM	#14
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Pics of Progress... OK...Thanks for the heads up... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

02-18-2010, 12:37 AM	#15
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Pics of Progress... Nice progress. Looking great. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

02-18-2010, 12:41 AM	#16
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Pics of Progress... Tnkblazerk5 is the same mind set as me. Street you MAY be OK. but having the pick up in the back will never hurt, I just want to avoid starving the engine and pump. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.



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02-18-2010, 01:01 AM	#17
5windowpickup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 115	Re: Pics of Progress... I'm 99% sure your tank is correct... They build them this way for added ground clearance towards the rear of the truck. When your tank is below a 1/4 tank or so you may run into fuel starvation problems but you will have this issue no matter what direction it is. The only way to totally prevent starvation is building a fuel pot with trap doors, check balls, etc. For street use I think you won't have an issue. __________________ Josh Hart High Octane Hotrods 71 C10 Bagged work in progress driver Build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=365912

02-18-2010, 03:59 AM	#18
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Pics of Progress... hey that looks just like my exhaust too, but mine has turndowns right after the muffler. everything looks good, now throw a seat in it and some doors on it and take it for a cruise! I drove mine a few times without a bed and you sure can light up the tires easy! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

02-18-2010, 07:08 AM	#19
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Pics of Progress... Spend the money on AEROQUIP push'loc style hose and AN fittings from fuel pump to carb. I absolutely do not like hose clamps on the pressure side of the fuel pump. One of my pals came over to visit one sunny day last summer in his Cobra replica and his intake manifold had an inch of fuel laying in the valleys right behind the distributor. He had a hose clamp tht was loose! I do not know why it did not catch fire! __________________ JIM ZAG

02-18-2010, 12:31 PM	#20
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Pics of Progress... Truck looks good Coach. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

02-18-2010, 12:42 PM	#21
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Pics of Progress... Wow Coach, looks good! I wish I was working on my 70, but just had back surgery.... Is that copper you are using for a gas line? __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

02-18-2010, 11:22 PM	#22
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Pics of Progress... Yeah...the way it is set up right now will not be the end result (ie, gas line, etc)...just wanted to get the dang thing running!! __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

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