SkinnyG's '61 Apache - Page 56 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SkinnyG · 01-25-2025, 02:44 PM

Latest Video:

Upgraded to a Faster Steering Rack, but LOST! -...

SkinnyG · 03-04-2025, 11:22 PM

Nice sunny 8°C on Saturday.

Took the truck out for 45 minutes of driving. Low boost (5psi), just tuning.

This is a GM, P59 PCM, converted to boost-referenced fuel pressure and Speed-Density.

While I did, in fact, set the Injector Flow rate to be constant, I did not set the Injector Flow offset (with respect to MAP and Voltage). So.... I leveled the table (same offset column from 0kPa to 80kPa), and datalogged.

Big whoop-de-do. VE needed less than 2% correction.

Could of days and I'll add a few clicks to the boost tee and datalog some more.

REALLY nice to be on the road with it again.

**Palf70Step** · 03-05-2025, 08:38 AM

Glad to hear it. being from the F degree world, somehow 8 does not sound warm. More like stay inside and drink coffee.

SkinnyG · 03-20-2025, 08:38 PM

Finicky little fittings, and cheap/garbage A/C compressor adapters. Didn't quite get this one to seal I guess.

Took my sweet time tightening this one - snug the nut hand-tight, then wiggle the fitting, then tighten some more, then wiggle. Held a vacuum overnight, so I charged it up and it blows cold.

.... for now.

SkinnyG · 03-25-2025, 10:02 PM

Today in loading up all the de-thatched lawn clippings to take them to the dump, the door I opened had apparently lost its limiting pin, swung a bit TOO open, and chipped the paint on the door and side cowl panel. Just wee chips, but chips nonetheless.

Grrr.

On one hand, I can fix it, however, it might be healthier to just let it go, and resign myself that any vehicle that is being used is going to get chips.

bigmoe · 03-25-2025, 11:16 PM

You should look into the 84-96 Jeep Cherokee door checks.

SkinnyG · 03-26-2025, 12:34 AM

That's exactly what's in there.

I'm the lucky one who gets the door checks that come apart, I guess.

Not OEM though - pretty scarce in these here parts, they are a popular 4-wheeling chassis.

I went Dorman, and brand new.

SkinnyG · 03-26-2025, 04:22 PM

Finally got around to making seatbelt retractor covers. Honda Civic seat belts are usually tucked into the B-pillar. Here, they're out in the open.

Found a neat feature on my 3D printer called Fuzz, which allows you to create a slightly textured surface, which looks a whole lot less like "fresh off someone's home 3D Printer." I like it.

Old and busted:

New hotness:

I also beat on the door seal flange and got the doors to close a bit better. Including removing the "sleeve" at the bottom joining the seal ends.

SkinnyG · Yesterday, 09:49 PM

Replaced the Faintly Dying Goose "whonk" horn with a new Flamm "Freeway Blaster" 133dB horn. Hid it behind the passenger side cowl fill panel. WAY better.

**caseyjones** · Yesterday, 11:02 PM

Those retractor covers are slick!

03-04-2025, 11:22 PM	#1377
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,307	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Nice sunny 8°C on Saturday. Took the truck out for 45 minutes of driving. Low boost (5psi), just tuning. This is a GM, P59 PCM, converted to boost-referenced fuel pressure and Speed-Density. While I did, in fact, set the Injector Flow rate to be constant, I did not set the Injector Flow offset (with respect to MAP and Voltage). So.... I leveled the table (same offset column from 0kPa to 80kPa), and datalogged. Big whoop-de-do. VE needed less than 2% correction. Could of days and I'll add a few clicks to the boost tee and datalog some more. REALLY nice to be on the road with it again. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

03-05-2025, 08:38 AM	#1378
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,522	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Glad to hear it. being from the F degree world, somehow 8 does not sound warm. More like stay inside and drink coffee. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-20-2025, 08:38 PM	#1379
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,307	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Finicky little fittings, and cheap/garbage A/C compressor adapters. Didn't quite get this one to seal I guess. Took my sweet time tightening this one - snug the nut hand-tight, then wiggle the fitting, then tighten some more, then wiggle. Held a vacuum overnight, so I charged it up and it blows cold. .... for now. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

03-25-2025, 10:02 PM	#1380
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,307	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Today in loading up all the de-thatched lawn clippings to take them to the dump, the door I opened had apparently lost its limiting pin, swung a bit TOO open, and chipped the paint on the door and side cowl panel. Just wee chips, but chips nonetheless. Grrr. On one hand, I can fix it, however, it might be healthier to just let it go, and resign myself that any vehicle that is being used is going to get chips. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate Last edited by SkinnyG; 03-25-2025 at 10:53 PM.

03-25-2025, 11:16 PM	#1381
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,007	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache You should look into the 84-96 Jeep Cherokee door checks. __________________ Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=811843

03-26-2025, 12:34 AM	#1382
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,307	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache That's exactly what's in there. I'm the lucky one who gets the door checks that come apart, I guess. Not OEM though - pretty scarce in these here parts, they are a popular 4-wheeling chassis. I went Dorman, and brand new. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

03-26-2025, 04:22 PM	#1383
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,307	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Finally got around to making seatbelt retractor covers. Honda Civic seat belts are usually tucked into the B-pillar. Here, they're out in the open. Found a neat feature on my 3D printer called Fuzz, which allows you to create a slightly textured surface, which looks a whole lot less like "fresh off someone's home 3D Printer." I like it. Old and busted: New hotness: I also beat on the door seal flange and got the doors to close a bit better. Including removing the "sleeve" at the bottom joining the seal ends. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate Last edited by SkinnyG; Today at 01:08 AM.

Yesterday, 09:49 PM	#1384
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,307	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Replaced the Faintly Dying Goose "whonk" horn with a new Flamm "Freeway Blaster" 133dB horn. Hid it behind the passenger side cowl fill panel. WAY better. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate Last edited by SkinnyG; Today at 01:08 AM.

Yesterday, 11:02 PM	#1385
caseyjones Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 571	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Those retractor covers are slick! __________________ 1955 Long Distance Build 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor 1964 C10 Survivor - Sold



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.