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Andy4639 · 01-19-2020, 07:42 PM

Well today I brought the 68 home on the Ramp truck. I worked on the front end and just about got it all back on. I did take it for a short ride up to the end of the street but with no exhaust I didn't want to go to far. Going to call about the exhaust tomorrow. I bought a cheap seat cover for it also.

**Getter-Done** · 01-19-2020, 07:47 PM

Great deal.
I just realized it is a white nose truck.
I like it.

.

**clay68c10** · 01-17-2020, 08:06 AM

Bah! Who needs a hood?!!?
It is fun to do a short cruise without the hood on. You know, just to make sure everything is ok under there.

Looking good

**SIXTY9** · 01-17-2020, 09:05 AM

Back where I grew up, you took a test ride thru town with hood off to show you had just changed or rebuilt your engine and was looking for a race. Plus like Clay said," make sure everything is OK"

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-17-2020, 09:41 AM

Looking good, I never have enough patience to wait for the hood. Take it for a ride!

bmfm64 · 01-17-2020, 12:29 PM

Awesome progress- keep up the good work!

Andy4639 · 01-17-2020, 10:37 PM

Well it took a little longer than I planed but it's alive and running and charging. Power steering is all hooked up and good no leaks so far on anything.

The radiator hose didn't fit so I had to go buy a new water neck to get the hose to work. The only thing I found was chrome so chrome it is until I can find a stock regular one.

I think I will have to find a stock water temp senor to after running it tonight the gauge was half way, but my thermal gun showed it as right at 195*.

Oil pressure was good also, 60lbs was what the test gauge showed and my truck gauge is about 3/4 over to the right.
Hope to get the hood and seat all bolted back in it tomorrow and bring it home Sunday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviYONUW5Ag

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Mike C · 01-19-2020, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I think I will have to find a stock water temp senor to after running it tonight the gauge was half way, but my thermal gun showed it as right at 195*.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviYONUW5Ag

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviYONUW5Ag

IME, the first line on on the left of the temp gauge is 180 degrees and that a 195 would have the needle straight up and down.

Congrats on getting it running. I have been following along from the start.

Andy4639 · 01-19-2020, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

IME, the first line on on the left of the temp gauge is 180 degrees and that a 195 would have the needle straight up and down.

Congrats on getting it running. I have been following along from the start.

Thanks, yea I want the temp to read at the hash mark on the left of the gauge. That where I'm use to seeing it.in the ramp truck and my 71 C 10.

**clay68c10** · 01-18-2020, 11:57 AM

Sounds great!
Did you run it around the block with no hood??!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-18-2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

Sounds great!
Did you run it around the block with no hood??!!

Yep, it sounds great. I hope you took it for a ride.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2020, 06:26 PM

Well it's pouring down raining here today so no I didn't take it for a ride but maybe tomorrow! Suppose to clear off tonight.

flashed · 02-07-2020, 10:20 PM

Its looking great Andy , you have been busy .

flashed · 02-16-2020, 11:58 PM

Andy , it was nice to finally meet you after following you on here for many years and just missing meeting you at ya'lls picnic a couple years ago . Come back down anytime , Im always bringing in trucks and parts .

Andy4639 · 02-17-2020, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Andy , it was nice to finally meet you after following you on here for many years and just missing meeting you at ya'lls picnic a couple years ago . Come back down anytime , Im always bringing in trucks and parts .

Thanks, it was great meeting you as well sir. Hope we will cross path's some over the summer at some shows.

Andy4639 · 02-19-2020, 04:27 PM

Went by the transmission shop that built the 700-R4 for me. Asked about wiring up the torque converter. They told me all I needed was the 4 prong connector that goes on the side of the transmission and a brake light switch for cruise. Put 12 volts to it and it will lockup in 4th anytime it's over 45MPH. The brake switch will knock it off also. I also ran a toggle switch so I can manually turn it off if not needed.

**Boog** · 03-02-2020, 12:09 PM

Super.

67C10Step · 03-03-2020, 10:02 PM

Andy,
Sorry to hear it. I was following with high hopes of similar progress on my short step.

I know it was hard to do but I hope the new owner appreciates the hard work you have put into it.

**Boog** · 03-03-2020, 10:50 PM

Yeah, sorry to hear Andy. I hope the guy takes it in a favorable direction.

Happy_dan · 03-04-2020, 08:29 AM

Sorry to hear that and hopefully the personal reasons are not an issue for you.

Custom 68 · 03-04-2020, 12:04 PM

Good luck Andy!

01-19-2020, 07:42 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Daughters 68 step... Well today I brought the 68 home on the Ramp truck. I worked on the front end and just about got it all back on. I did take it for a short ride up to the end of the street but with no exhaust I didn't want to go to far. Going to call about the exhaust tomorrow. I bought a cheap seat cover for it also. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-19-2020, 07:47 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,276	Re: Daughters 68 step... Great deal. I just realized it is a white nose truck. I like it. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-17-2020, 08:06 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,976	Re: Daughters 68 step... Bah! Who needs a hood?!!? It is fun to do a short cruise without the hood on. You know, just to make sure everything is ok under there. Looking good __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

01-17-2020, 09:05 AM	#4
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Daughters 68 step... Back where I grew up, you took a test ride thru town with hood off to show you had just changed or rebuilt your engine and was looking for a race. Plus like Clay said," make sure everything is OK"

01-17-2020, 09:41 AM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,232	Re: Daughters 68 step... Looking good, I never have enough patience to wait for the hood. Take it for a ride! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-17-2020, 12:29 PM	#6
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Daughters 68 step... Awesome progress- keep up the good work!

01-18-2020, 11:57 AM	#10
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,976	Re: Daughters 68 step... Sounds great! Did you run it around the block with no hood??!! __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

01-18-2020, 06:26 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Daughters 68 step... Well it's pouring down raining here today so no I didn't take it for a ride but maybe tomorrow! Suppose to clear off tonight. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-07-2020, 10:20 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Daughters 68 step... Its looking great Andy , you have been busy .

02-16-2020, 11:58 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Daughters 68 step... Andy , it was nice to finally meet you after following you on here for many years and just missing meeting you at ya'lls picnic a couple years ago . Come back down anytime , Im always bringing in trucks and parts .

02-19-2020, 04:27 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Daughters 68 step... Went by the transmission shop that built the 700-R4 for me. Asked about wiring up the torque converter. They told me all I needed was the 4 prong connector that goes on the side of the transmission and a brake light switch for cruise. Put 12 volts to it and it will lockup in 4th anytime it's over 45MPH. The brake switch will knock it off also. I also ran a toggle switch so I can manually turn it off if not needed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-02-2020, 12:09 PM	#17
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,404	Re: Daughters 68 step... Super. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-03-2020, 10:02 PM	#18
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: Daughters 68 step... Andy, Sorry to hear it. I was following with high hopes of similar progress on my short step. I know it was hard to do but I hope the new owner appreciates the hard work you have put into it. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

03-03-2020, 10:50 PM	#19
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,404	Re: Daughters 68 step... Yeah, sorry to hear Andy. I hope the guy takes it in a favorable direction. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-04-2020, 08:29 AM	#20
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: Daughters 68 step... Sorry to hear that and hopefully the personal reasons are not an issue for you. __________________ 1968 C-20 CST Vermillion http://imageevent.com/happy_dan/dantoys/68c20 2019 Silverado 2012 Camaro ZL1



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03-04-2020, 12:04 PM	#21
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: Daughters 68 step... Good luck Andy! __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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