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gcburdic · 01-01-2011, 12:00 PM

Ok...so it did happen

You guys are this close....nice work!!!

**FIREBALL** · 01-01-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

GLOVES!!!!!! are you kidding me gloves ,actually thats kinda funny!

nice work the altenator looks great i like that flat silver look!

Hey, now back off i use gloves too actually they work quite good on working on nasty/dirty engine stuff.

jce4isu · 01-01-2011, 05:21 PM

let me know when you are ready for my truck lol

mcbassin · 01-01-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREBALL

Hey, now back off i use gloves too actually they work quite good on working on nasty/dirty engine stuff.

I like to where gloves when I'm working with paint, primer and really greasy engine tear down.

CUSHE63 · 01-01-2011, 07:28 PM

The big day......

VA72C10 · 01-01-2011, 07:35 PM

nice! Burnout video expected soon

CUSHE63 · 01-01-2011, 08:04 PM

More....

CUSHE63 · 01-01-2011, 08:23 PM

More still...

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 08:38 PM

thats wonderful! it looks great now you need to put the front clip on !

CUSHE63 · 01-01-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

thats wonderful! it looks great now you need to put the front clip on !

" BACK ON !!!!" The front clip that is...We only took it off because we need to install the cowl seals and it came off with only removing 6 bolts. And that made the motor install go real easy..

Steve

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 10:18 PM

yes having no front clip makes it real easy to put the engine and transmission , but having no cab helps even more ,that i what i did

CUSHE63 · 01-01-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

yes having no front clip makes it real easy to put the engine and transmission , but having no cab helps even more ,that i what i did

We really had no trouble whatsoever installing it..We had to loosen the motor mount stands to center everything, but we didn't have to slot ANYTHING.

Steve

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 10:46 PM

that is the way it went with mine

gcburdic · 01-01-2011, 10:53 PM

Steve...I see the next "might-as-well" item....upper and lower a-arm

....

Engine looks right at home there....gonna hook up the AC or wait?

CUSHE63 · 01-01-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Steve...I see the next "might-as-well" item....upper and lower a-arm

....

Engine looks right at home there....gonna hook up the AC or wait?

We are running out of funds as I write this, so the front end will have to wait. Its nice and tight right now so......... And we are going to wait on the A/C also.

Steve

CUSHE63 · 01-01-2011, 11:54 PM

We also discovered as we re-built this motor/truck that the previous owners really didn't know what they were doing... The motor was worn out..wiring is totally hacked up under the hood.. not all that great in the cab....probably the most rot I have ever repaired on one vehicle....but.... time spent with my son Jon.... PRICELESS !!!!!!!!!

Steve

gcburdic · 01-02-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

We are running out of funds as I write this, so the front end will have to wait. Its nice and tight right now so......... And we are going to wait on the A/C also. Steve

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

We also discovered as we re-built this motor/truck that the previous owners really didn't know what they were doing... The motor was worn out..wiring is totally hacked up under the hood.. not all that great in the cab....probably the most rot I have ever repaired on one vehicle....but.... time spent with my son Jon.... PRICELESS !!!!!!!!!

Steve

I completely understand that $$$ thing....just thought since you were there and it's easily accessible now is the time...especially since the bj, tie rods, a-arm shafts, etc are 40 years old

Also, I know that Jon probably has you up for Dad of the century

I know I appreciated my brother and Dad's help....even have employed them to help me with my Mom's 66 Mustang project

RCbowtie69 · 01-02-2011, 12:27 AM

looking great,nice work Keep on Truckin''

swamp rat · 01-02-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

GLOVES!!!!!! are you kidding me gloves ,actually thats kinda funny!

nice work the altenator looks great i like that flat silver look!

The day your girl says "No play" cause you have grime under your nails you may change your story! LOL!

In all seriousness though lots of health problems may be averted by wearing gloves, all the oils, gas, cleaning solvents and chemicals are not good for the body.

swamp rat · 01-02-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

More....

Is that a new fan clutch? or just repainted? I want to pick one up for my truck soon. Progress is looking great!

CUSHE63 · 01-02-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

In all seriousness though lots of health problems may be averted by wearing gloves, all the oils, gas, cleaning solvents and chemicals are not good for the body.

That is the reason I wear them.. Jon learned all about how fast that stuff can be absorbed into your skin.. I have a scary (funny now) story to share.. I painted a VW sand rail frame for a guy back about 17 yrs ago. I didn't wear a good respirator, after about 20 minutes of painting what seemed like 500 feet of bars... I decided it was time to take a break.. well I sat on the steps to the garage and the next thing I know... I was staring at the sky.. I had passed out and was completely HIGH on paint fumes...I have no idea how long I was out, but a trip to the paint store and I had a brand new respirator.

Steve

CUSHE63 · 01-02-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Is that a new fan clutch? or just repainted? I want to pick one up for my truck soon. Progress is looking great!

Bead blasted and painted. I did notice today that there was fliud leaking from the back side.

Steve

swamp rat · 01-02-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

That is the reason I wear them.. Jon learned all about how fast that stuff can be absorbed into your skin.. I have a scary (funny now) story to share.. I painted a VW sand rail frame for a guy back about 17 yrs ago. I didn't wear a good respirator, after about 20 minutes of painting what seemed like 500 feet of bars... I decided it was time to take a break.. well I sat on the steps to the garage and the next thing I know... I was staring at the sky.. I had passed out and was completely HIGH on paint fumes...I have no idea how long I was out, but a trip to the paint store and I had a brand new respirator.

Steve

Well your story has a happy ending, thats a good thing. Lots of these chemicals can and have caused cancer and other health issues for lots of people.

swamp rat · 01-02-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

Bead blasted and painted. I did notice today that there was fliud leaking from the back side.

Steve

Bummer, i'd like to find a new one but not sure if an origional type is made anymore.

CUSHE63 · 01-02-2011, 03:13 PM

Old ones....tore up..and wasted.. Jon and I removed the metal bracket, he blasted them and painted them.. I used a staple gun with 3/8 staples on a block of wood for the roundish flaps, bent the back sides down with a hammer, used the staples from the seal kit to hold the seals to the metal bracket, and hammered the staples flat.. Pretty easy to do...

01-01-2011, 12:00 PM	#251
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Ok...so it did happen You guys are this close....nice work!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-01-2011, 05:21 PM	#253
jce4isu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 203	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration let me know when you are ready for my truck lol __________________ 1972 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391344

01-01-2011, 07:28 PM	#255
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration The big day...... Attached Images

01-01-2011, 07:35 PM	#256
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration nice! Burnout video expected soon __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-01-2011, 08:04 PM	#257
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration More.... Attached Images

01-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#258
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration More still... Attached Images

01-01-2011, 08:38 PM	#259
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration thats wonderful! it looks great now you need to put the front clip on !

01-01-2011, 10:18 PM	#261
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration yes having no front clip makes it real easy to put the engine and transmission , but having no cab helps even more ,that i what i did

01-01-2011, 10:46 PM	#263
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration that is the way it went with mine

01-01-2011, 10:53 PM	#264
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Steve...I see the next "might-as-well" item....upper and lower a-arm.... Engine looks right at home there....gonna hook up the AC or wait? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-01-2011, 11:54 PM	#266
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration We also discovered as we re-built this motor/truck that the previous owners really didn't know what they were doing... The motor was worn out..wiring is totally hacked up under the hood.. not all that great in the cab....probably the most rot I have ever repaired on one vehicle....but.... time spent with my son Jon.... PRICELESS !!!!!!!!! Steve

01-02-2011, 12:27 AM	#268
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration looking great,nice work Keep on Truckin''

01-02-2011, 03:13 PM	#275
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Old ones....tore up..and wasted.. Jon and I removed the metal bracket, he blasted them and painted them.. I used a staple gun with 3/8 staples on a block of wood for the roundish flaps, bent the back sides down with a hammer, used the staples from the seal kit to hold the seals to the metal bracket, and hammered the staples flat.. Pretty easy to do... Attached Images



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