Silverado restoration in Finland - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrFinland · 07-14-2018, 09:08 AM

Yesterday I started a summer vacation, and we went to inspect (hope, this is correct word) the truck. It's been 12 years since last time. Now we have permission to drive by truck.
A few mistakes came to light as we drove the car on the road. The drive shaft keeps the sound and the engine is not adjusted correctly. The engine vibrates as it drives harder.

LT7A · 07-15-2018, 12:42 PM

Wow, the under side of the truck is beautiful!

MrFinland · 07-15-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Wow, the under side of the truck is beautiful!

Thanks LT7A! I also like it!

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2018, 05:00 PM

That is one beautiful looking undercarriage!

MrFinland · 07-18-2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

That is one beautiful looking undercarriage!

Thank you very much Bill!

moregrip · 07-22-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mrfinland

yesterday i started a summer vacation, and we went to inspect (hope, this is correct word) the truck. It's been 12 years since last time. Now we have permission to drive by truck.
A few mistakes came to light as we drove the car on the road. The drive shaft keeps the sound and the engine is not adjusted correctly. The engine vibrates as it drives harder.

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MrFinland · 07-22-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

--- "10" ---

Thanks Moregrip!

MrFinland · 07-22-2018, 07:47 PM

We found out where the noise came from. Rear universal joint was bad. Now it's new and quiet.

Fuel injectors was also bad condition, but local diesel expert fix those fuel injectors. It was quite expensive, about $1000 (770€)!!! But now engine runs much better. We have to timing diesel injector pump yet.

MrFinland · 08-12-2018, 08:34 AM

We have been on vacation and a lot has not happened. We have been driving a little bit truck and enjoying the summer! But a few photos from last few weeks.
1. Pic; We had two bad tailgate bands and the other one has now been repaired.
2, 3. Pic; Tailgate band in place.
4. Pic; We ordered new smaller license plates. Our cousin designed and ordered the license plate frames, hopefully we will get them soon.
5. Pic; My brother, his wife and boy on the road!

Dads79GMC · 08-12-2018, 10:41 AM

Ilkka, it looks awesome!!! Mike

MrFinland · 08-14-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Ilkka, it looks awesome!!! Mike

Thank you very much Mike!

jkk · 08-20-2018, 07:05 AM

Very nice work you have done a great job...………….what's next? lol

**Palf70Step** · 08-20-2018, 07:53 AM

MrFinland · 08-22-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jkk

Very nice work you have done a great job...………….what's next? lol

Thanks a lot, jkk! Next we have to fix all the little things. For example; side molding, fender emblems, interior, etc., etc.

...or do you mean what is the next project?

Next project is my own BMW 325i -89 (in the middle of picture). Hopefully it's not in so bad condition than Chevy was...

MrFinland · 08-22-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks Bill!

MrFinland · 08-23-2018, 03:28 AM

Now we have new license plate frames. Maybe black text and gold emblems is better?? Let see, if I modification them.

LT7A · 08-23-2018, 07:47 PM

I'll never get tired of seeing pictures of this truck. I'm almost sad to see it so close to getting done. Don't hit me, haha. It's not often that you get to see a restoration done so beautifully. I think your license plate frames look great, and if they were gold, or bolder, they would take attention away from the rest of the truck.

I saw the BMW off to the side in one of the other pictures. Neat little car! If that's your next project, would you consider putting it on the Forum here under "alternate tinkerings"? Or heck, you could even post about it on this thread. I'd like to see what you do on it.

MrFinland · 09-04-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

I'll never get tired of seeing pictures of this truck. I'm almost sad to see it so close to getting done. Don't hit me, haha. It's not often that you get to see a restoration done so beautifully. I think your license plate frames look great, and if they were gold, or bolder, they would take attention away from the rest of the truck.

I saw the BMW off to the side in one of the other pictures. Neat little car! If that's your next project, would you consider putting it on the Forum here under "alternate tinkerings"? Or heck, you could even post about it on this thread. I'd like to see what you do on it.

Thanks very much for your kind words LT7A! I like very much about this "Chevy trucks" page, and all of you guys to this pages have been really friendly even though we are not American. Thanks to everybody!

My next project (BMW). I do not know if I can put pictures on these pages because someone can gets angry.

By the way; what is your mentioned "alternate tinkerings"?
Yesterday, I started and removed the interior out of the BMW and I found a litlle bit of rust.

I think so, this project isn´t so "quickly" than our Chevy, because I have to save money.

But LT7A, there is still a lot to do in Chevy, so more pictures and my bad English is coming as long as we get time and money again.

BIGglaSS · 09-06-2018, 02:06 PM

I've been watching your build here. Very nice! Feel free to post your BMW, I'd watch that, too... Post Alternate tinkerings here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=140

MrFinland · 09-08-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

I've been watching your build here. Very nice! Feel free to post your BMW, I'd watch that, too... Post Alternate tinkerings here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=140

Thank you very much, BIGglaSS! Thank you to the "Alternate tinkerings" page link. Maybe some day I put there more information and pictures about my BMW. I want to learn much better english and the new project story (BMW) would be good for learning english. This site has really nice people so here it has been nice to write a story about our Chevy. Here in Finland there are too many wise men(nasty people) in different forums and I do not like it.

MrFinland · 09-11-2018, 02:42 PM

1, 2 pic.; My brother protected the truck from the rust.
3, 4 pic.; The interior is now almost complete. The middle safety belt must still be replaced.

Dads79GMC · 09-11-2018, 02:45 PM

Man, it looks excellent!!!!!

MrFinland · 09-11-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Man, it looks excellent!!!!!

Thank you Sir!
I just admired both of you cars, Mike! Both will be really cool.

**lowbrow454** · 09-17-2018, 08:59 AM

This is one of the nicest builds I've seen. You did great work.

MrFinland · 09-18-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lowbrow454

This is one of the nicest builds I've seen. You did great work.

Thank you so much for all your kind words Lowbrow454!

07-14-2018, 09:08 AM	#251
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Yesterday I started a summer vacation, and we went to inspect (hope, this is correct word) the truck. It's been 12 years since last time. Now we have permission to drive by truck. A few mistakes came to light as we drove the car on the road. The drive shaft keeps the sound and the engine is not adjusted correctly. The engine vibrates as it drives harder. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

07-15-2018, 12:42 PM	#252
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Wow, the under side of the truck is beautiful!

07-15-2018, 05:00 PM	#254
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland That is one beautiful looking undercarriage! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-22-2018, 07:47 PM	#258
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland We found out where the noise came from. Rear universal joint was bad. Now it's new and quiet. Fuel injectors was also bad condition, but local diesel expert fix those fuel injectors. It was quite expensive, about $1000 (770€)!!! But now engine runs much better. We have to timing diesel injector pump yet. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

08-12-2018, 08:34 AM	#259
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland We have been on vacation and a lot has not happened. We have been driving a little bit truck and enjoying the summer! But a few photos from last few weeks. 1. Pic; We had two bad tailgate bands and the other one has now been repaired. 2, 3. Pic; Tailgate band in place. 4. Pic; We ordered new smaller license plates. Our cousin designed and ordered the license plate frames, hopefully we will get them soon. 5. Pic; My brother, his wife and boy on the road! Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

08-12-2018, 10:41 AM	#260
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Ilkka, it looks awesome!!! Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

08-20-2018, 07:05 AM	#262
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 423	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Very nice work you have done a great job...………….what's next? lol

08-20-2018, 07:53 AM	#263
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-23-2018, 03:28 AM	#266
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Now we have new license plate frames. Maybe black text and gold emblems is better?? Let see, if I modification them. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

08-23-2018, 07:47 PM	#267
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland I'll never get tired of seeing pictures of this truck. I'm almost sad to see it so close to getting done. Don't hit me, haha. It's not often that you get to see a restoration done so beautifully. I think your license plate frames look great, and if they were gold, or bolder, they would take attention away from the rest of the truck. I saw the BMW off to the side in one of the other pictures. Neat little car! If that's your next project, would you consider putting it on the Forum here under "alternate tinkerings"? Or heck, you could even post about it on this thread. I'd like to see what you do on it.

09-06-2018, 02:06 PM	#269
BIGglaSS Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: ID Posts: 663	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland I've been watching your build here. Very nice! Feel free to post your BMW, I'd watch that, too... Post Alternate tinkerings here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=140 __________________ My museum of good intentions: 1957 3100 BBW restomod -- 1970 442 W30

09-11-2018, 02:42 PM	#271
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland 1, 2 pic.; My brother protected the truck from the rust. 3, 4 pic.; The interior is now almost complete. The middle safety belt must still be replaced. Attached Images __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

09-11-2018, 02:45 PM	#272
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland Man, it looks excellent!!!!! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-17-2018, 08:59 AM	#274
lowbrow454 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 145	Re: Silverado restoration in Finland This is one of the nicest builds I've seen. You did great work. __________________ '75 C10 SWB 454 '75 K10 SWB "The Gilded Turd" '77 K5 Blazer Chalet #0661 Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=776072 '79 K10 Bonanza



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