n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style

[72CSTC5]

I love that truck. It is getting better and better. I feel something getting puffy!!!!!!!

[kafn8d]

I need an update....PLEASE!!!!!

[ol' truck]

thats it??

[bones]

any update on the truck

[N2TRUX]

No updates on the truck because there hasn't been any progress. N2billet just recently bought a new house and in typical custom trucker fashion proceeded to do a ground up restoration on it. Not because it needed it, but because it wasn't exactly how he wanted it.

Now that he has finished most of that and they are moved in he may have a couple of minutes to work on the 68. That is right after he gets back from the Goodguys Rod run in Columbus...

[n2billet]

It's been a while since I've posted on the 68 due to my new and improved work schedule. Anyway, I've got the brakes lines finally ran, well not actually me. I talked my buddy Roger into running the lines, he can do this in his sleep while I strugggle and cuss my way through it and with the price of stainless what it is today it was best that he did it anyway. I've also got the P/S lines ran all hooked up again and this time I think it will work without leaking Just a few more items and it will be ready to start driving again........I'm going to try and have all the bugs worked out before I go overseas for work......time will tell!

[JalopyToGo]

Those brake lines look awsome. Hope you can find the time to get it finished before you go. Your work schedule suxxxxxxxxxxx.

[n2billet]

Finally got a Saturday off so I worked a little on the truck trying to get it ready for GoodGuys in Fort Worth. It’s finally up and running with the good help from my buddy Roger but the motor is leaking everywhere  I’m not to concerned about that but it’s leaking like crap out of the exhaust manifold. OK what have I done wrong? It might even be leaking out of the intake as well, I’ve tightened the bolts as tight as I feel comfortable with but it’s still leaking…….anybody have any ideals about the 250 6 cylinders? Also it has those little washer things that hold the exhaust and intake up to the head, maybe I put those on wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated….

And no Ken, I didn't take any pictures.....

[72CSTC5]

Glad to see this post back alive from the old pics section and I hope you get your motor leaks fixed.

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Glad to see this post back alive from the old pics section and I hope you get your motor leaks fixed.

I'll get it all fixed, I guess adding P/S, P/B, HEI and new carb was a little much for the old girl. I hope to bleed the brakes this week and service the trans and then start trouble shooting......My main concern is the intake/manifold.... I can't stand exhaust leaks............

[bagged74]

Im glad to see you got some time for it. I'm looking forward to seeing it again at the goodguys show. you'll get the bugs worked out just keep up the work. It cant be any more of a PITA than this genIII swap that im in the middle of.

[72CSTC5]

You know this may or may not work, but I guess it depends what type of exhaust gasket you used but I have heard that if you soak the exhaust gasket in water before you install it is supposed to seal better. When is the Goodguys show in Dallas?

[LUV2XCLR8]

Sorry about your exhaust leak, my old 70 step had a 250 and it leaked under
the carb, tried everything including another manifold, trucks looking good

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5;

....When is the Goodguys show in Dallas?

Goodguys Lonestar Nationals is Sep 29, 30, October 1 this year.

Glad to hear thenew home project is done and Lucy is making progress. I was wondering when you were going to get in the back truck mode again.

Have yout talked to the guys that worked on your Rambler motor? Maybe they know something about inlines that aren't flat heads.

BTW------

[69chevytruck]

I have heard folks using high temp sealant on the gaskets before installing. And It will take several heat/cool cycles with retightening to get it to truly seal. I was having this problem, but after a few cycles, things seem to be better.

And make sure that the washers and bolts are hitting the intake and exhaust at equally. I didn’t see if the intake and the exhaust are the same thickness, but if the intake is thicker, it will keep the pressure off the exhaust manifold.

I am sure folks at Inliners.com will have more tips if you have not been over there.

Glad to see the inline 6!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by n2billet

I'll get it all fixed, I guess adding P/S, P/B, HEI and new carb was a little much for the old girl. I hope to bleed the brakes this week and service the trans and then start trouble shooting......My main concern is the intake/manifold.... I can't stand exhaust leaks............

I figured I would have a PM by now?

Are the leaks noise only or fluids as well?
What's your schedule next week?

I had to do the water soak deal on the intake/exh gaskets for the 6cyl in the Beater. It didn't leak after that. I have also used the 'spray-on' style gasket sealant from Permatex w/good results (I actually coated my steel shim gaskets on the 350 w/that stuff). You can get a nice even coating w/it & help seal quality w/o a mess. I'll bring some out if you want to try it.

Let me know.....

[LeftEar55]

Sweet looking truck! How much was the bag setup? After seeing this, I've been thinking about keeping my step bed and actually rebuilding one of my 250's. Again, nice ride and please let me know how much your air ride was and where you got it at? Thanks

[Palf70Step]

When I went to replace my cracked exhaust manifold on my 70, I was told to use the copper gasket sealant on the gasket. I don't remember who told me to use it, but I never had a leak. It works real good on them old sixes with their weird (to me) bolt down.

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I figured I would have a PM by now?

Are the leaks noise only or fluids as well?
What's your schedule next week?

I had to do the water soak deal on the intake/exh gaskets for the 6cyl in the Beater. It didn't leak after that. I have also used the 'spray-on' style gasket sealant from Permatex w/good results (I actually coated my steel shim gaskets on the 350 w/that stuff). You can get a nice even coating w/it & help seal quality w/o a mess. I'll bring some out if you want to try it.

Let me know.....

Well I was going tomorrow night but already recieved word from work that it would be a long day, so it looks like Wednesday.....so I'll expect to see you then.......wished you would have told me about the soak deal before I put the P/S stuff on

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by LeftEar55

Sweet looking truck! How much was the bag setup? After seeing this, I've been thinking about keeping my step bed and actually rebuilding one of my 250's. Again, nice ride and please let me know how much your air ride was and where you got it at? Thanks

I pieced it together from parts I had around the shop and made the rest. The only thing I bought was the air management system from Air Ride.....so I'm not much help......sorry...

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by n2billet

Well I was going tomorrow night but already recieved word from work that it would be a long day, so it looks like Wednesday.....so I'll expect to see you then.......wished you would have told me about the soak deal before I put the P/S stuff on

Wednesday it is.

[72LoBurb]

Awesome truck! Incredible attention to detail!

I envy the facilities you have and the talent you possess. I can only wish that my 'burb will ever look that good.

[shorty72]

What kind of carb are you going to run on it? 1 barrel? i have a inline 6 and summit racing makes a 4 barrel set up im thinking about getting. I dont know how it would run with a 4 tho.

[71SWBChevy]

Awesome truck man! That I-6 looks sweet in there, even though I prefer the power of the V-8 but those I-6's look killer!

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by shorty72

What kind of carb are you going to run on it? 1 barrel? i have a inline 6 and summit racing makes a 4 barrel set up im thinking about getting. I dont know how it would run with a 4 tho.

Still running the 1 barrel, I had it recoated before it was rebuilt so it looks new again......I have another carb so if I do switch it up I'm going to run 2, 1 barrels to match my flat head 6 I have in one of my Ramblers.