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**slepysal** · 05-20-2007, 05:28 PM

Chief " i guess it turned ot ok" WRONG !!! It came out more then ok !! How she do on the ride up to the meet ?

**ChiefRocka** · 05-20-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Chief " i guess it turned ot ok" WRONG !!! It came out more then ok !! How she do on the ride up to the meet ?

She did darn good. I rented a dolly from U-haul. Don't get me wrong, she runs absoulutely perfect.

Two reasons why I towed it this way. First of all I didn't want to "3-speed" it all the way there. I like to drive fast, and it would of taken me forever to get there. This thing really revs on the freeway. Niot sure it the rearend gears were changed at one time to a lower set or what. I never even checked the ratio.

Second of all, we would of had to take another vehicle for my wife and kids.

I towed it with the SuperDuty, and we all rode together.

I think what is next is the M22 conversion.

What do you run at on the freeway ??

John

PrerunnerRob · 05-21-2007, 12:33 AM

Hey John, are you talking about a muncie m22? If so what are you going to do about the shifter and the bench seat?

**ChiefRocka** · 05-21-2007, 12:47 AM

Not sure yet. Probably a combination of linkage and seat modification.

There's got to be a simple way to get it in there....We will see.

I would prefer a 700R4...but $$$

John

hewlett2002000 · 05-21-2007, 01:29 AM

what do you mean about the shifter? i ask because when i got my truck there was a notch cut out for the shifter cause it is so far back. is that what you mean?

Daniel 61 Apache · 05-21-2007, 07:30 AM

700R4............

Why not get something like this? I'm still new to getting parts for these trucks but wouldn't this work well?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/332574157.html

**slepysal** · 05-21-2007, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

She did darn good. I.

What do you run at on the freeway ??

John

mine revs high too . When I go to Holister its Monterey highway all the way to Gilroy !!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-23-2007, 05:05 AM

looks even better with the trophys sittin there

**ChiefRocka** · 05-24-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel 61 Apache

700R4............

Why not get something like this? I'm still new to getting parts for these trucks but wouldn't this work well?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/332574157.html

I think I might go the 700R4 route eventually.

I like the shifter (with the 20Cal. round on it), just dont like the RPMS...

Took the wife over to SANTA CRUZ for dinner for our 8 year anniversery....frickn truck hauled ass over 17....ran good.

Temp actually got to 190 !!!

John

**slepysal** · 05-24-2007, 11:16 AM

Chief you went over the "hill" in "rock-a billy" ??? WOW! Man that will test your motor and your brakes , Congrats on your 8 years .

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-25-2007, 05:12 AM

HAPPY ANNIVERSERY

**ChiefRocka** · 05-25-2007, 07:06 AM

Thanks Slepy and Grease....8 yrs doesn't sound too long, but they say if you last the first year of marriage, your doing ok.....

John

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-28-2007, 03:02 AM

thats what they say

hewlett2002000 · 06-11-2007, 05:11 AM

howdy there chief!! done anything new lately? or should i say have you had the time to do anything new?

John

**ChiefRocka** · 06-11-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

howdy there chief!! done anything new lately? or should i say have you had the time to do anything new?

John

Not really...I've just been driving it. I have a small pin-hole in the radiator that the Rad shop missed....its dirty'n my engine up. Soon as I have some time, I'll pull it out. Anyway, other than that, it's done for now. I might rattle can it one more time. I plan for this September to take it to a show in GrassValley, then from there it will go under the knife for some bodywork up at my wifes cousins house.

John

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 08:12 AM

nice to know shes still goin and youre still driven her instead of sitting somewhere

**ChiefRocka** · 06-14-2007, 09:47 AM

Yeap, I drive her as much as I can. At the moment, it's sitting at my folks house because I'm work'n on my mom's 91 Corolla trying to get to smog....It's been a pain to get that sucka to pass.

I could of "had" it done, but all it needs is a CAT, which was only $80...not too bad. The problem is the Magna-Flow replacement CAT for that car was manugfactured incorrectly...the flange pipes are too small. I went up the ladder and spoke with the tech/engineer @ MF. He said he would get right on it.

Anyway, enough about that.

I am cool with how the Chief turned out. All it needs is some attention to the inside of the bed, and of course some body-work and real satin paint. Hopefully by the end of this year, the body-work will be started.

Thanks again guys....

John

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-15-2007, 12:29 AM

thats why i hate smog cars

**ChiefRocka** · 06-17-2007, 10:41 AM

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADDYS HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are my two...kicking in the River...somewhere between GrassValley and Downieville....on MEMORIAL DAY....

**ChiefRocka** · 06-26-2007, 12:29 AM

So...what else do I need for my Rat-Rod look ??

What am I missing ??

John

**slepysal** · 06-26-2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

So...what else do I need for my Rat-Rod look ??

What am I missing ??

John

Hey Bro, I think you nailed it !! If any thing maybe some cool retro ( Von Dutch style ) pin striping, white and red . Nuff said

six4flat · 06-26-2007, 12:54 AM

get rid of the red rims an get some 57 caddy hubcaps. i saw a bunch of those on our trucks at that car show i went to

hewlett2002000 · 06-26-2007, 01:00 AM

well i dont know about yall but i like to go off the grid from what everybody else is doing. i want something thats never been done before. like i have a new plan for my truck. a hotrod/ratrod builder friend of mine build a destroked 327 which was a 288 and was running 9's. now how would you like somebody to say "holy **** what you got under that hood" and you say a 288. i love strangeness.
John

**slepysal** · 06-26-2007, 12:31 PM

I dig what you are saying hewlwtt200200.I am going the Restomod,OR Lowrodder route.

PrerunnerRob · 06-26-2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

So...what else do I need for my Rat-Rod look ??

What am I missing ??

John

A trailer to haul it home on when it breaks down!

05-20-2007, 05:28 PM	#251
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Chief " i guess it turned ot ok" WRONG !!! It came out more then ok !! How she do on the ride up to the meet ?

05-21-2007, 12:33 AM	#253
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey John, are you talking about a muncie m22? If so what are you going to do about the shifter and the bench seat?

05-21-2007, 12:47 AM	#254
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Not sure yet. Probably a combination of linkage and seat modification. There's got to be a simple way to get it in there....We will see. I would prefer a 700R4...but $$$ John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

05-21-2007, 01:29 AM	#255
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... what do you mean about the shifter? i ask because when i got my truck there was a notch cut out for the shifter cause it is so far back. is that what you mean? __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-21-2007, 07:30 AM	#256
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 700R4............ Why not get something like this? I'm still new to getting parts for these trucks but wouldn't this work well? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/332574157.html Last edited by Daniel 61 Apache; 05-21-2007 at 07:30 AM.

05-23-2007, 05:05 AM	#258
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... looks even better with the trophys sittin there __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-24-2007, 11:16 AM	#260
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Chief you went over the "hill" in "rock-a billy" ??? WOW! Man that will test your motor and your brakes , Congrats on your 8 years .

05-25-2007, 05:12 AM	#261
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... HAPPY ANNIVERSERY __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-25-2007, 07:06 AM	#262
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Thanks Slepy and Grease....8 yrs doesn't sound too long, but they say if you last the first year of marriage, your doing ok..... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

05-28-2007, 03:02 AM	#263
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... thats what they say __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-11-2007, 05:11 AM	#264
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... howdy there chief!! done anything new lately? or should i say have you had the time to do anything new? John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-14-2007, 08:12 AM	#266
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice to know shes still goin and youre still driven her instead of sitting somewhere __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME Last edited by GREASEMONKEY72; 06-14-2007 at 08:12 AM.

06-14-2007, 09:47 AM	#267
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Yeap, I drive her as much as I can. At the moment, it's sitting at my folks house because I'm work'n on my mom's 91 Corolla trying to get to smog....It's been a pain to get that sucka to pass. I could of "had" it done, but all it needs is a CAT, which was only $80...not too bad. The problem is the Magna-Flow replacement CAT for that car was manugfactured incorrectly...the flange pipes are too small. I went up the ladder and spoke with the tech/engineer @ MF. He said he would get right on it. Anyway, enough about that. I am cool with how the Chief turned out. All it needs is some attention to the inside of the bed, and of course some body-work and real satin paint. Hopefully by the end of this year, the body-work will be started. Thanks again guys.... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-15-2007, 12:29 AM	#268
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... thats why i hate smog cars __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-17-2007, 10:41 AM	#269
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADDYS HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here are my two...kicking in the River...somewhere between GrassValley and Downieville....on MEMORIAL DAY.... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 06-17-2007 at 10:47 AM.



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06-26-2007, 12:29 AM	#270
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... So...what else do I need for my Rat-Rod look ?? What am I missing ?? John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-26-2007, 12:54 AM	#272
six4flat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 313	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... get rid of the red rims an get some 57 caddy hubcaps. i saw a bunch of those on our trucks at that car show i went to

06-26-2007, 01:00 AM	#273
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... well i dont know about yall but i like to go off the grid from what everybody else is doing. i want something thats never been done before. like i have a new plan for my truck. a hotrod/ratrod builder friend of mine build a destroked 327 which was a 288 and was running 9's. now how would you like somebody to say "holy **** what you got under that hood" and you say a 288. i love strangeness. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-26-2007, 12:31 PM	#274
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I dig what you are saying hewlwtt200200.I am going the Restomod,OR Lowrodder route. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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