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Bishops Trucks · 03-14-2013, 07:54 PM

Very nice truck. What a big differance between the red and blue. Great choice.

hemifalcon · 03-14-2013, 08:05 PM

Wow... Seeing as I'm not some huge engine junkie.. What caused that to occur to the head gasket??

K5 Addiction · 03-15-2013, 11:48 AM

& found one more reason its been hard to get the motor timed right. A brand new harmonic balancer was slipping on the rubber.

K5 Addiction · 03-15-2013, 08:24 PM

Got the new Balancer on got it pretty close to timed. Still need to fine tune the distributor, it's got a small catch around 2500 RPM's. I've been driving it for the last couple hours. It's fun! The computer is still learning exactly what the motor wants & adjusting the advance curve will cure the small hiccup but overall it's running pretty well. Laid a bout 45 yards of scratch.......It was a one tire fire but it was something. The new motor highlights the fact that my suspension need updating. Here's a video of it running.

K5 Addiction · 03-15-2013, 08:25 PM

Well I guess not. I'll have to figure out how to post the video.

Bomp · 03-15-2013, 09:12 PM

Glad you got things worked out.

edub981 · 03-15-2013, 10:34 PM

Your Old Duffer is quite a ride. Its nice to be able to continue the work your granpa started. You have turned the corner with that color combo. Whities with blue wheels makes it look real classy. I like your like your idea with the hidden ipod connector. It's nice to keep that stock dash look. Nice work.
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K5 Addiction · 03-16-2013, 11:26 AM

Here's a link to a video of the truck running. http://youtu.be/5SducP4Ky8I Check that exhaust note.

boucher racing · 03-16-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by K5 Addiction

Here's a link to a video of the truck running. http://youtu.be/5SducP4Ky8I Check that exhaust note.

Damn Boy! If you would filmed that video from the back to front, I woulda swore that you were packing a V8!!

Sounds great.

Boucher'

flips72 · 03-18-2013, 05:23 PM

i agree, it does sound like a v8, and man it looks great. are you happy with the fast set-up? i am wanting one bad for mine, just aint got the funds.

K5 Addiction · 03-23-2013, 11:12 PM

Thanks guys. Had another setback. Finally got out to put some miles on & the second day out lost most of my oil pressure. Shut it down right away. Investigating the cause. Think it's the oil pump or maybe the oil pump pickup came off. I hope that's it. Been pretty frustrating. On an up note My truck is gonna be on "My Classic Car" with Dennis Gage tomorrow on Speed Channel. Pre new motor install. Let's just say this episode is smokin.

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-06-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by K5 Addiction

Here's a link to a video of the truck running. http://youtu.be/5SducP4Ky8I Check that exhaust note.

I would love ta see ya do a burn out onto the highway with that thing!

I wish mine was just like it. And not knowing that your motor was a 250 I told you I had the same motor, but I actually have a 292. Not much different. What horse and torque you think your makin out a that motor? Probably a lot! Thanks, T.J.

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**TJ's Chevy** · 05-07-2013, 11:03 AM

Hey k5,
Hows your motor coming? Hope you were able to find out what was wrong with your oil pump. thanks. T.J.

McMurphy · 05-07-2013, 10:12 PM

Any chance your TV Spot made it on to YouTube?
Would sure like to see it !!

1963c-10 · 05-31-2013, 02:40 PM

very cool link, thanks for sharing.

McMurphy · 05-31-2013, 10:18 PM

Oh yeah, I would definately like to see that whole episode !!
thanks for the clip link !!

Bomp · 05-31-2013, 10:57 PM

It'd be nice to have a truck video with that geetar a strummin' in the back ground.

Always a delight to take a peek at this build

K5 Addiction · 06-03-2013, 08:51 PM

A lot has happend since my last real update. The loss of oil pressure signaled my worst fear. My brand new motor was rendered junk by a small crack in the block near the cam. Water leaked through & doused my cam which in turn melted the bearings outta the journals like butter. It was an ugly mess. I shipped the motor back to Tom Lowe along with my my trucks original 250 & he burned the midnight oil to get my block prepped & built & back to Greening auto in Nashville. I feel the first motor was doomed cause the old Duffer just wanted keep his stock block between the frame rails & wasn't going to accept anything else. Right now everything is now back together & in the truck running better than the first rebuild ever did. It's at the alignment shop getting the suspension tuned up with new shocks & a few front end bits & pieces and should be on the road tomorrow. I'll post some pics & video tomorrow.

K5 Addiction · 06-05-2013, 09:09 PM

Well still no truck. Had a couple different shocks ordered & still haven't gotten just the right amount of travel yet. Has anyone done the "No Limit" rear shock relocation setup?

K5 Addiction · 06-06-2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

It'd be nice to have a truck video with that geetar a strummin' in the back ground.

Always a delight to take a peek at this build

Thanks Bomp! I've been following your build since the beginning. Wish I had your skills. I just have a love for vehicles & not not enough sense to not tear em apart, I learn by having to put it together or getting a buddy to help me put it back together.

gimmy 64 · 06-07-2013, 08:33 PM

need pictures and video ---or it never happened--- PLEASE

K5 Addiction · 06-08-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

need pictures and video ---or it never happened--- PLEASE

Agreed. Here's a brand new video. Hope you dig! http://youtu.be/ZUglukQIVGM

gimmy 64 · 06-08-2013, 08:18 PM

that is bad a$$. I would so love to build a 6 but I can't make myself take out a new rebuilt v8 to do it. keep us posted on how it goes.

McMurphy · 06-09-2013, 12:25 AM

Your motor is sooo sweet man, I love the whole look of your rig !!

**Captainfab** · 06-09-2013, 01:20 AM

That has to be one of the best sounding I6's I've heard.

Great job, nicely done

03-14-2013, 07:54 PM	#1
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03-14-2013, 08:05 PM	#2
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: The Old Duffer Wow... Seeing as I'm not some huge engine junkie.. What caused that to occur to the head gasket?? __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495

03-15-2013, 11:48 AM	#3
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: The Old Duffer & found one more reason its been hard to get the motor timed right. A brand new harmonic balancer was slipping on the rubber.

03-15-2013, 08:24 PM	#4
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: The Old Duffer Got the new Balancer on got it pretty close to timed. Still need to fine tune the distributor, it's got a small catch around 2500 RPM's. I've been driving it for the last couple hours. It's fun! The computer is still learning exactly what the motor wants & adjusting the advance curve will cure the small hiccup but overall it's running pretty well. Laid a bout 45 yards of scratch.......It was a one tire fire but it was something. The new motor highlights the fact that my suspension need updating. Here's a video of it running.

03-15-2013, 08:25 PM	#5
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: The Old Duffer Well I guess not. I'll have to figure out how to post the video.

03-15-2013, 09:12 PM	#6
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: The Old Duffer Glad you got things worked out.

03-15-2013, 10:34 PM	#7
edub981 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 19	Re: The Old Duffer Your Old Duffer is quite a ride. Its nice to be able to continue the work your granpa started. You have turned the corner with that color combo. Whities with blue wheels makes it look real classy. I like your like your idea with the hidden ipod connector. It's nice to keep that stock dash look. Nice work. Posted via Mobile Device

03-16-2013, 11:26 AM	#8
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: The Old Duffer Here's a link to a video of the truck running. http://youtu.be/5SducP4Ky8I Check that exhaust note.

03-18-2013, 05:23 PM	#10
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: The Old Duffer i agree, it does sound like a v8, and man it looks great. are you happy with the fast set-up? i am wanting one bad for mine, just aint got the funds. __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion

03-23-2013, 11:12 PM	#11
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: The Old Duffer Thanks guys. Had another setback. Finally got out to put some miles on & the second day out lost most of my oil pressure. Shut it down right away. Investigating the cause. Think it's the oil pump or maybe the oil pump pickup came off. I hope that's it. Been pretty frustrating. On an up note My truck is gonna be on "My Classic Car" with Dennis Gage tomorrow on Speed Channel. Pre new motor install. Let's just say this episode is smokin.

05-07-2013, 11:03 AM	#13
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: The Old Duffer Hey k5, Hows your motor coming? Hope you were able to find out what was wrong with your oil pump. thanks. T.J.

05-07-2013, 10:12 PM	#14
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: The Old Duffer Any chance your TV Spot made it on to YouTube? Would sure like to see it !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

05-31-2013, 02:40 PM	#15
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: The Old Duffer very cool link, thanks for sharing. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-31-2013, 10:18 PM	#16
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: The Old Duffer Oh yeah, I would definately like to see that whole episode !! thanks for the clip link !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

05-31-2013, 10:57 PM	#17
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: The Old Duffer It'd be nice to have a truck video with that geetar a strummin' in the back ground. Always a delight to take a peek at this build



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06-03-2013, 08:51 PM	#18
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: The Old Duffer A lot has happend since my last real update. The loss of oil pressure signaled my worst fear. My brand new motor was rendered junk by a small crack in the block near the cam. Water leaked through & doused my cam which in turn melted the bearings outta the journals like butter. It was an ugly mess. I shipped the motor back to Tom Lowe along with my my trucks original 250 & he burned the midnight oil to get my block prepped & built & back to Greening auto in Nashville. I feel the first motor was doomed cause the old Duffer just wanted keep his stock block between the frame rails & wasn't going to accept anything else. Right now everything is now back together & in the truck running better than the first rebuild ever did. It's at the alignment shop getting the suspension tuned up with new shocks & a few front end bits & pieces and should be on the road tomorrow. I'll post some pics & video tomorrow.

06-05-2013, 09:09 PM	#19
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: The Old Duffer Well still no truck. Had a couple different shocks ordered & still haven't gotten just the right amount of travel yet. Has anyone done the "No Limit" rear shock relocation setup?

06-07-2013, 08:33 PM	#21
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: The Old Duffer need pictures and video ---or it never happened--- PLEASE

06-08-2013, 08:18 PM	#23
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: The Old Duffer that is bad a$$. I would so love to build a 6 but I can't make myself take out a new rebuilt v8 to do it. keep us posted on how it goes.

06-09-2013, 12:25 AM	#24
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: The Old Duffer Your motor is sooo sweet man, I love the whole look of your rig !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

06-09-2013, 01:20 AM	#25
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: The Old Duffer That has to be one of the best sounding I6's I've heard. Great job, nicely done __________________ 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

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