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Jonboy · 08-09-2011, 11:12 AM

It's crazy, isn't it? She is getting mouthy to match, though. We had a good time hanging out on Saturday. Trying to keep her a Daddy's girl.

Jonboy · 08-10-2011, 11:19 AM

I was able to get the charging system to see things my way, and charge @ 14.5V last night. Sometimes things that are supposed to be plug and play....... aren't. That sure takes a lot of fun out of things.

Jonboy · 09-25-2011, 08:47 PM

Time for an update. I got new tires mounted on my wheels this weekend, and put them on the truck. I had to pick up some more lug nuts, so I headed over to O'Reilly's. They were having a car show, so I parked, paid an entry fee, and went in to get my parts. Not too long later, they called out my number, and we had won a trophy. My daughter was pretty stoked; she has been wanting to sleep with it since. I have been referring to the truck as "the award winning Clifford". at least I think it's funny.

Anyway, here are a few pics I snapped this afternoon.

joe231 · 09-25-2011, 09:10 PM

Lol
That is funny!!
Congrats!!!

The slots look killer!!!!
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SCOTI · 09-25-2011, 09:25 PM

One mans trash is another mans treasure . . .....

gearheads78 · 09-25-2011, 10:23 PM

looks killer...congrats on the trophy

Jonboy · 09-26-2011, 08:43 AM

He said he was leaving my place to get them put on. Looks good!

Thanks, Richard.

**N2TRUX** · 09-26-2011, 09:44 AM

Wow Jon, that looks awesome. If your going to run 15's, thats the way to do it. Congratulations on the trophy!

MattA · 09-26-2011, 09:45 AM

Truck looks good, Jon. I was a pleasure trading with you.

Jonboy · 09-26-2011, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattA

Truck looks good, Jon. I was a pleasure trading with you.

It was here, too. The rallys look good on your truck, too.

JohnC · 09-28-2011, 09:47 AM

Truck looks good Jon. Sorry to hear about you winning the trophy, and losing it at the same time.

Jonboy · 09-28-2011, 10:24 AM

She's laid claim to the truck, too. The trophy is probably the least of it.

73gmc454 · 09-28-2011, 12:22 PM

Really like the slots , I wish I would have saved the set I had

JohnC · 09-30-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

She's laid claim to the truck, too. The trophy is probably the least of it.

Oh yeah you're in trouble. Trust me, coming from a dad with two daughters. The truck is goiing to be the least of your worries.

SBTork · 09-30-2011, 06:28 PM

Nice, congrats on the unintentional trophy

The truck looks real nice with those slots on it. How is it running, you get the TBI issues worked out?

Jonboy · 11-13-2011, 11:17 AM

I finally got the truck to see things my way yesterday. I figured it was going to be something simple, and it was. A few weeks ago, I was given a free 60K mile 305 TBI, just come and get it. I went to go pick it up, and by the time I got home, the truck would barely get out of it's own way, and it set the check engine light. I go to looking at the new engine (stuck in the back of the truck), and noticed the distributor clocked way different from mine. The way I had my distributor, it was limited by the wires coming off of the coil. I pulled and reclocked the distributor, swapped out the plug wires (new Delco wires are crap, BTW), and added 2 degrees of timing. Took it for a ride yesterday evening, and it was so smooth Bella fell asleep during the ride. I am declaring it fixed, at least for now. Thank goodness, I was ready to pull the TBI off and put a carb on it.

JohnC · 11-14-2011, 09:21 AM

Sweet!

Glad you figured it out!

gearheads78 · 11-14-2011, 09:33 AM

Glad you figured it out. I knew it had to be something simple.

SBTork · 11-14-2011, 06:43 PM

Nice! Hopefully that's all it was, sure sounds like that's all it was.

SCOTI · 11-15-2011, 12:00 AM

Ready for some headers now?

imagingmasters · 11-29-2011, 09:56 AM

Nice truck man, it really looks good

franky69c10 · 01-20-2012, 08:33 PM

Jon what's size tires r u running with that drop on the slots
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Jonboy · 01-21-2012, 11:11 AM

The tires are 245/60 on the fronts, and 255/70 on the rears. The wheels are 15x8.5's. I didn't bother to check backspacing when I bolted them on, just checked for fit.

Jonboy · 01-28-2012, 12:14 PM

found this pic sorting through Christmas pictures. It's like Santa's sled, only better......

Jonboy · 06-04-2012, 04:13 PM

I've been working on the interior a little bit. Other than putting a radio back in the dash and the faceplate on, I am just about done. Here is a teaser pic:

08-09-2011, 11:12 AM	#226
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" It's crazy, isn't it? She is getting mouthy to match, though. We had a good time hanging out on Saturday. Trying to keep her a Daddy's girl. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-10-2011, 11:19 AM	#227
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" I was able to get the charging system to see things my way, and charge @ 14.5V last night. Sometimes things that are supposed to be plug and play....... aren't. That sure takes a lot of fun out of things. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-25-2011, 08:47 PM	#228
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Time for an update. I got new tires mounted on my wheels this weekend, and put them on the truck. I had to pick up some more lug nuts, so I headed over to O'Reilly's. They were having a car show, so I parked, paid an entry fee, and went in to get my parts. Not too long later, they called out my number, and we had won a trophy. My daughter was pretty stoked; she has been wanting to sleep with it since. I have been referring to the truck as "the award winning Clifford". at least I think it's funny. Anyway, here are a few pics I snapped this afternoon. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-25-2011, 09:10 PM	#229
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09-25-2011, 09:25 PM	#230
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" One mans trash is another mans treasure . . ..... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-25-2011, 10:23 PM	#231
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" looks killer...congrats on the trophy

09-26-2011, 08:43 AM	#232
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" He said he was leaving my place to get them put on. Looks good! Thanks, Richard. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-26-2011, 09:44 AM	#233
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Wow Jon, that looks awesome. If your going to run 15's, thats the way to do it. Congratulations on the trophy! __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-26-2011, 09:45 AM	#234
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Truck looks good, Jon. I was a pleasure trading with you.

09-28-2011, 09:47 AM	#236
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Truck looks good Jon. Sorry to hear about you winning the trophy, and losing it at the same time.

09-28-2011, 10:24 AM	#237
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" She's laid claim to the truck, too. The trophy is probably the least of it. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-28-2011, 12:22 PM	#238
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Really like the slots , I wish I would have saved the set I had __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

09-30-2011, 06:28 PM	#240
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Nice, congrats on the unintentional trophy The truck looks real nice with those slots on it. How is it running, you get the TBI issues worked out? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#241
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" I finally got the truck to see things my way yesterday. I figured it was going to be something simple, and it was. A few weeks ago, I was given a free 60K mile 305 TBI, just come and get it. I went to go pick it up, and by the time I got home, the truck would barely get out of it's own way, and it set the check engine light. I go to looking at the new engine (stuck in the back of the truck), and noticed the distributor clocked way different from mine. The way I had my distributor, it was limited by the wires coming off of the coil. I pulled and reclocked the distributor, swapped out the plug wires (new Delco wires are crap, BTW), and added 2 degrees of timing. Took it for a ride yesterday evening, and it was so smooth Bella fell asleep during the ride. I am declaring it fixed, at least for now. Thank goodness, I was ready to pull the TBI off and put a carb on it. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-14-2011, 09:21 AM	#242
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Sweet! Glad you figured it out!



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11-14-2011, 09:33 AM	#243
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Glad you figured it out. I knew it had to be something simple.

11-14-2011, 06:43 PM	#244
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Nice! Hopefully that's all it was, sure sounds like that's all it was. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-15-2011, 12:00 AM	#245
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" Ready for some headers now? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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01-21-2012, 11:11 AM	#248
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01-28-2012, 12:14 PM	#249
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My '74 build- "Clifford" found this pic sorting through Christmas pictures. It's like Santa's sled, only better...... Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-04-2012, 04:13 PM	#250
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