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GMC69 · 07-16-2011, 11:00 PM

Adjusted the electric choke and dialed in the mixture screws. Found out they were not adjusted the same as recommended in the Holley manual and adjusted off a bit too.

Truck runs better, but still has a bit of a stumble when idling the truck down a street and trying to step on it. Not always there but it bugs me.

I may bump the timing back up as I have it at 12 and find it cranks way more before it starts, but up at 14-16 it fires right up. Used to be 20 and ran good.

TX6T7 · 07-16-2011, 11:06 PM

removed the original Manual transmission mount. removed rusted drip rails from the cab, and removed some wheel locks from the wheels-without a key. Good pair of vise grips and a small sledge did the job

elf w/capital T · 07-17-2011, 09:30 PM

Drove it to deposit my check :-)

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samuellg1977 · 07-17-2011, 11:18 PM

I made a gas cap. Well, I made it look a lil bit better. the gas cap i had was all chewed up and broken, so I decided to spruce it up a bit. I took an old glass door knob and drilled out the brass and threaded it to fit a bolt from the bolt bin. Then, i punched the guts out of the old cap. Jammed the knob into the cap and tightened the bolt down. Not super technical, but I think it looks cool.

Low & Slow · 07-18-2011, 09:40 AM

Used her to move into the new place. Thats the upstairs of the 3 car garage in the background!

zellway · 07-18-2011, 05:53 PM

A little bit of clean up and a bit of paint to help the rest of the under hood look the the engine.

dukcaln · 07-18-2011, 11:17 PM

added a old school steering wheel

mdaven@aol.com · 07-19-2011, 07:27 PM

Finally installed my stainless door sills and powdercoated door panels, also arm rests.

GMC69 · 07-19-2011, 07:39 PM

Those door sills look the same as what I installed in my truck this weekend.
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dukcaln · 07-19-2011, 09:00 PM

was going to suggest timing...

bought a tach today...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC69

Adjusted the electric choke and dialed in the mixture screws. Found out they were not adjusted the same as recommended in the Holley manual and adjusted off a bit too.

Truck runs better, but still has a bit of a stumble when idling the truck down a street and trying to step on it. Not always there but it bugs me.

I may bump the timing back up as I have it at 12 and find it cranks way more before it starts, but up at 14-16 it fires right up. Used to be 20 and ran good.

GMC69 · 07-19-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukcaln

was going to suggest timing...

bought a tach today...

It's at 16 now, adjusted the idle mixture ( was not adjusted properly) and adjusted the electric choke. So far so good. Haven't had much time to "test" it much the last few days.

Bob 68327 · 07-19-2011, 10:52 PM

Finished putting the motor and trans in it, drove it .

wwotr · 07-20-2011, 12:29 AM

Had the oil Changed, 4 Tranny Leaks fixed, Rear Tranny Tailshaft Seal replaced,and the Carb Rebuilt. Next week it goes into the shop to have the Lokar Billet Aluminum Gas Pedal and Throttle Cable installed.
Hopefully over the Summer I'm having a Satin Black paint put on it,
as what it has right now, is just a Generic Bumper Coat with no UV protection. I take a Layer off of it, each time I wash itr.

dukcaln · 07-20-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC69

It's at 16 now, adjusted the idle mixture ( was not adjusted properly) and adjusted the electric choke. So far so good. Haven't had much time to "test" it much the last few days.

16, do you find it runs really good at 16, I have mine at 8 and had the same issues at you under throttle, little drop off, little pop then she goes. I went from 6 to 8 and it got better but still there. Many have suggested 13 or so, so I need to try that...

anyways, drove the truck today and my son who is about to get his permit drove the truck for the first time today.... after all it will be his ride for high school

His grin was worth every minute of it, even know he made me nervous. LOL . Then came home and finished touching up the wheel wells with black paint..

dubds10 · 07-20-2011, 01:42 PM

Hmm pulled the 350 crate motor out of the '72 Blazer. Just need to finish tearing apart my '72 Sierra and take the 402 BBC out of it and then put it in the Blazer

GMC69 · 07-20-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dukcaln

16, do you find it runs really good at 16, I have mine at 8 and had the same issues at you under throttle, little drop off, little pop then she goes. I went from 6 to 8 and it got better but still there. Many have suggested 13 or so, so I need to try that...

anyways, drove the truck today and my son who is about to get his permit drove the truck for the first time today.... after all it will be his ride for high school

His grin was worth every minute of it, even know he made me nervous. LOL . Then came home and finished touching up the wheel wells with black paint..

The truck originally was at 20 and ran pretty good other than that stumble. So now that the mixture and choke are adjusted, 16 is pretty good. I may go to 14 but I may also leave it like this once I can get a good test drive in.
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Rob H. · 07-21-2011, 12:46 PM

Slowly getting the 69 GMC K/1500 tore apart to get it down to a bare frame then replace back half of frame and fix everything thats wrong and get it painted and ready for my 72 Cab and the bed and front end and 327 out of my 67. It's amazing what you can come up with when you have alot of parts and no money!

yuccales · 07-21-2011, 04:57 PM

Used it as a tractor to pull out 3 big willow tree stumps!

fastwillie 696969 · 07-21-2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuellg1977

I made a gas cap. Well, I made it look a lil bit better. the gas cap i had was all chewed up and broken, so I decided to spruce it up a bit. I took an old glass door knob and drilled out the brass and threaded it to fit a bolt from the bolt bin. Then, i punched the guts out of the old cap. Jammed the knob into the cap and tightened the bolt down. Not super technical, but I think it looks cool.

i like things like this where you take something and make something else with it
i made my own hood ordiment with a pewter indian warrior cheif for my crown vic ,

fastwillie 696969 · 07-21-2011, 05:03 PM

i stop the tranny leak with a 40 cent seal today ,no leaks from shifter

mdaven@aol.com · 07-21-2011, 08:39 PM

I installed a brake booster, seat belts, accelerator pedal, seat, radio delete. Then when connecting the battery, horn starts blowing. Starting to take the steering area apart.

redmonster · 07-22-2011, 10:46 AM

took it to the gym this morning

still cant get rid of the stupid whining sound
starts up fine idles fine but
at high rpm makes a whining sound

now its pissing me off

GMC69 · 07-22-2011, 10:04 PM

The whole parking outside with the truck is bugging me so I picked up a truck cover today. Can't afford a garage this year but it's coming.

*project 67 sub* · 07-22-2011, 11:17 PM

painted my exhaust black, and bought a 67 inside rearview mirror arm from randy/teeitup

wwotr · 07-23-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC69

The whole parking outside with the truck is bugging me so I picked up a truck cover today. Can't afford a garage this year but it's coming.

GOOD FOR YOU MIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-16-2011, 11:00 PM	#2501
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Adjusted the electric choke and dialed in the mixture screws. Found out they were not adjusted the same as recommended in the Holley manual and adjusted off a bit too. Truck runs better, but still has a bit of a stumble when idling the truck down a street and trying to step on it. Not always there but it bugs me. I may bump the timing back up as I have it at 12 and find it cranks way more before it starts, but up at 14-16 it fires right up. Used to be 20 and ran good. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-16-2011, 11:06 PM	#2502
TX6T7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple TX Posts: 48	Re: What did you do to your truck today! removed the original Manual transmission mount. removed rusted drip rails from the cab, and removed some wheel locks from the wheels-without a key. Good pair of vise grips and a small sledge did the job __________________ 1967 Chevy swb stepside-work in progress 2005 GTO-daily driver 2001 F250-weekend car crusher 1956 Chevy Pickup-sold

07-17-2011, 09:30 PM	#2503
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to deposit my check :-) Uploaded with ImageShack.us Posted via Mobile Device

07-17-2011, 11:18 PM	#2504
samuellg1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oak Grove, Kentucky Posts: 226	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I made a gas cap. Well, I made it look a lil bit better. the gas cap i had was all chewed up and broken, so I decided to spruce it up a bit. I took an old glass door knob and drilled out the brass and threaded it to fit a bolt from the bolt bin. Then, i punched the guts out of the old cap. Jammed the knob into the cap and tightened the bolt down. Not super technical, but I think it looks cool. Attached Images

07-18-2011, 09:40 AM	#2505
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Used her to move into the new place. Thats the upstairs of the 3 car garage in the background!

07-18-2011, 05:53 PM	#2506
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today! A little bit of clean up and a bit of paint to help the rest of the under hood look the the engine. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

07-18-2011, 11:17 PM	#2507
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! added a old school steering wheel __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-19-2011, 07:27 PM	#2508
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally installed my stainless door sills and powdercoated door panels, also arm rests. Attached Images

07-19-2011, 07:39 PM	#2509
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Those door sills look the same as what I installed in my truck this weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-19-2011, 10:52 PM	#2512
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished putting the motor and trans in it, drove it . __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-20-2011, 12:29 AM	#2513
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had the oil Changed, 4 Tranny Leaks fixed, Rear Tranny Tailshaft Seal replaced,and the Carb Rebuilt. Next week it goes into the shop to have the Lokar Billet Aluminum Gas Pedal and Throttle Cable installed. Hopefully over the Summer I'm having a Satin Black paint put on it, as what it has right now, is just a Generic Bumper Coat with no UV protection. I take a Layer off of it, each time I wash itr. __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

07-20-2011, 01:42 PM	#2515
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hmm pulled the 350 crate motor out of the '72 Blazer. Just need to finish tearing apart my '72 Sierra and take the 402 BBC out of it and then put it in the Blazer Attached Images __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

07-21-2011, 12:46 PM	#2517
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Slowly getting the 69 GMC K/1500 tore apart to get it down to a bare frame then replace back half of frame and fix everything thats wrong and get it painted and ready for my 72 Cab and the bed and front end and 327 out of my 67. It's amazing what you can come up with when you have alot of parts and no money! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

07-21-2011, 04:57 PM	#2518
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07-21-2011, 05:03 PM	#2520
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07-21-2011, 08:39 PM	#2521
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed a brake booster, seat belts, accelerator pedal, seat, radio delete. Then when connecting the battery, horn starts blowing. Starting to take the steering area apart. Attached Images

07-22-2011, 10:46 AM	#2522
redmonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EL PASO,TEJAS Posts: 212	Re: What did you do to your truck today! took it to the gym this morning still cant get rid of the stupid whining sound starts up fine idles fine but at high rpm makes a whining sound now its pissing me off __________________ WITNESS Dont be like me be better than me Last edited by redmonster; 07-22-2011 at 10:46 AM. Reason: ..........

07-22-2011, 10:04 PM	#2523
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The whole parking outside with the truck is bugging me so I picked up a truck cover today. Can't afford a garage this year but it's coming. Attached Images __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-22-2011, 11:17 PM	#2524
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