Took it out for the first long drive - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SFTorange · 09-25-2011, 10:38 PM

I decided to take the truck out this afternoon for a longer drive. I snapped this picture with the Beartooth mountains in the background.

With a clear windshield and the headlight relay upgrade, I can drive at night without hesitation. I can see as well as either of my newer cars. With the 350/700r4 combo and 3.73's, I also managed 15 mpg on the nose, which is a 50% improvement over the turbo 350 with 4.10's.

Yes, it was a lot of work, but it was definitely worth it!

**jocko** · 09-25-2011, 10:47 PM

now that, my friend, is screen saver material right there...

Cool!

theastronaut · 09-25-2011, 10:51 PM

Thats awesome! Its a great feeling to finally be able to enjoy the finished product after all the hard work you've put into it. I got to put about 45 miles on the blue '65 I restored before we had to give it back to the owners and you don't really get the "its finished" feeling til you've put some miles on it.
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198plus · 09-25-2011, 10:53 PM

Good deal.......Pic looks awesome

**aerotruk63** · 09-25-2011, 11:09 PM

Great shot, looks like a commercial shot you just need to add some words next to it.

markeb01 · 09-25-2011, 11:45 PM

What a spectacular picture. Seriously, you should submit that photo to the Stovebolt website for inclusion in the 2012 calendar they have printed.

Here’s a link:

http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...=40#Post780703

**jocko** · 09-26-2011, 12:03 AM

Hey, that July 2011 truck is looking good!!!

**Captainfab** · 09-26-2011, 12:27 AM

I agree, that's an awesome pic!

Turkey · 09-26-2011, 01:03 AM

Big Sky screensaver for sure.

kieth · 09-26-2011, 09:01 AM

cool Picture, that is some view, and your truck looks like it belongs there.

SFTorange · 09-26-2011, 09:57 AM

Thanks everyone! I couldn't believe how great the non-closeup shot turned out. I tried a bunch of close-ups of the truck and they don't look great.

Unfortunately, I've had my camera set to take low-resolution pictures for easier upload to the site of routine build photos. This one gets pretty grainy when you blow it up to 8x11 size. I might just try to recreate it some evening.

It doesn't take much of an excuse for me to go on a drive.

09-25-2011, 10:38 PM	#1
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Took it out for the first long drive I decided to take the truck out this afternoon for a longer drive. I snapped this picture with the Beartooth mountains in the background. With a clear windshield and the headlight relay upgrade, I can drive at night without hesitation. I can see as well as either of my newer cars. With the 350/700r4 combo and 3.73's, I also managed 15 mpg on the nose, which is a 50% improvement over the turbo 350 with 4.10's. Yes, it was a lot of work, but it was definitely worth it! Attached Images __________________ The Brown Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437222

09-25-2011, 10:47 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: Took it out for the first long drive now that, my friend, is screen saver material right there... Cool!

09-25-2011, 10:51 PM	#3
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,882	Re: Took it out for the first long drive Thats awesome! Its a great feeling to finally be able to enjoy the finished product after all the hard work you've put into it. I got to put about 45 miles on the blue '65 I restored before we had to give it back to the owners and you don't really get the "its finished" feeling til you've put some miles on it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

09-25-2011, 10:53 PM	#4
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Took it out for the first long drive Good deal.......Pic looks awesome __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

09-25-2011, 11:09 PM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Took it out for the first long drive Great shot, looks like a commercial shot you just need to add some words next to it. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-25-2011, 11:45 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Took it out for the first long drive What a spectacular picture. Seriously, you should submit that photo to the Stovebolt website for inclusion in the 2012 calendar they have printed. Here’s a link: http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...=40#Post780703

09-26-2011, 12:03 AM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: Took it out for the first long drive Hey, that July 2011 truck is looking good!!!

09-26-2011, 12:27 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Took it out for the first long drive I agree, that's an awesome pic! __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-26-2011, 01:03 AM	#9
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Took it out for the first long drive Big Sky screensaver for sure. __________________

09-26-2011, 09:01 AM	#10
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Took it out for the first long drive cool Picture, that is some view, and your truck looks like it belongs there.

09-26-2011, 09:57 AM	#11
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: Took it out for the first long drive Thanks everyone! I couldn't believe how great the non-closeup shot turned out. I tried a bunch of close-ups of the truck and they don't look great. Unfortunately, I've had my camera set to take low-resolution pictures for easier upload to the site of routine build photos. This one gets pretty grainy when you blow it up to 8x11 size. I might just try to recreate it some evening. It doesn't take much of an excuse for me to go on a drive. __________________ The Brown Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437222



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