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Old 08-13-2017, 10:19 AM   #251
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Re: '68 c10 build

I can't figure out how to upload video from my phone. The videos are posted on our Facebook page. Wild West Street Rods.
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Old 08-13-2017, 10:22 AM   #252
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What a weight must be off your shoulders. That is some fantastic progress. What are the bolts for in the firewall behind the motor? Also do you plan on running a center air vent?
The bolts are holding the ecu under the dash. They are just in there loosely. I'll change them out with some button heads. I am not running a center air vent. I planned to leave it out because I think it's a cleaner look.
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Old 08-13-2017, 10:33 AM   #253
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The vintage air controls are the best Ive ever seen here on the board, very nice work all the way around.
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Old 08-13-2017, 10:53 AM   #254
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The vintage air controls are the best Ive ever seen here on the board, very nice work all the way around.

Hey, thank you very much!
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Old 08-13-2017, 11:58 AM   #255
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Re: '68 c10 build

Ok, here's a link to the first start up......https://youtu.be/L_Dq1eKe62o
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Old 08-13-2017, 12:03 PM   #256
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Re: '68 c10 build

And the second video.....https://youtu.be/yni1o__FrOE
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Old 08-13-2017, 06:05 PM   #257
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Just read the whole thread. This is going to be one Beautiful truck. It's a much prettier version of my Walter...
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Old 08-13-2017, 06:30 PM   #258
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Just read the whole thread. This is going to be one Beautiful truck. It's a much prettier version of my Walter...
Haha, thank you. You should sell Walter and buy this one. 😜
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Old 08-13-2017, 06:40 PM   #259
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I Don't think this one will fall into my budget unless I was finished with Walter. So, I'll need you to slow way down.
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Old 08-13-2017, 06:44 PM   #260
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I Don't think this one will fall into my budget unless I was finished with Walter. So, I'll need you to slow way down.
You have until November. Hahaha

The plan is to take this one to Goodguys in Scottsdale, November 17-19, and try and sell it.
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Old 08-13-2017, 08:12 PM   #261
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Start up sounded mean. I know you said there was no exhaust, but is that just a stock motor. Ls3?
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Old 08-13-2017, 08:42 PM   #262
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Start up sounded mean. I know you said there was no exhaust, but is that just a stock motor. Ls3?
It's a stock 11k mile Pontiac g8 l76. Even has stock exhaust manifolds on it. Basically the same as an ls3 from what I understand. I agree, sounds mean.
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:43 AM   #263
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Few updates for the week:

First, my bed was delivered. Looks pretty good. One small area that was damaged in shipping but not too bad. We're going to go ahead and fill the stake pocket holes.
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:47 AM   #264
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Second, we got the brakes bled but the pedal isn't right so we ordered a new booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve combo. It should be delivered this week.

Third, this isn't a very good pic, but my dad started building the exhaust. I'll try and get some better pics when it's finished.
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:27 PM   #265
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Finished the seat up today. Came out pretty decent.
The pic doesn't show up very well but also installed the new visors.
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:30 PM   #266
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This isn't the best picture either but I installed the overflow container. I found this one and thought it was kind of cool because it looks like the factory wiper reservoir.
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Anyone have any experience with these mufflers? I'm looking for a quiet but healthy sound.
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Old 08-22-2017, 09:36 PM   #268
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Exhaust is getting closer to being finished. Waiting for some exhaust pipe to come in to finish the tailpipes.
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What a good looking build. Can't wait to see them hood hinges mounted up. May get me a set.
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What a good looking build. Can't wait to see them hood hinges mounted up. May get me a set.
I'm not following, what hood hinges?
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I'm not following, what hood hinges?
My bad. It's larrys 68 project that got the new billet hood hinges. I've been following both builds. Again very nice truck. Awesome work.
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My bad. It's larrys 68 project that got the new billet hood hinges. I've been following both builds. Again very nice truck. Awesome work.
No worries and thank you. Now I need to go check out Larry's new hood hinges.
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Old 08-23-2017, 10:50 PM   #273
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I got a text message from my dad today saying he took the truck for the first test drive. His exact words were, "This truck screams. Like really screams!!!!"

Now I'm stuck at work waiting for the weekend to get down to his shop.
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Old 08-24-2017, 11:28 AM   #274
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Ran by the shop this morning and listened to the truck through the exhaust. Of course I forgot to take a video. Anyway, it sounds really-really good. Quiet but deep sound. Pretty much exactly what I was looking for.

They have started bodywork on the bed and are getting ready to assemble it on a cart.

Grabbed a quick picture on my way out the door.
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Old 08-25-2017, 10:42 AM   #275
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I'm curious what you did with exhaust. Did you buy a pre-bent complete system? What brand of muffs? Thanks, Dave
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