Project Vitamin C-10

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm not knocking that truck at all. It's a kewl truck. It was the only 60-66 truck at SEMA.

I didn't think you were.
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[scotts62]

Just a few hours and that could be my hood, its hole less already

Agree though, very cool truck!

[likaroc13]

saw the Facebook pics...wheels look nice!

[jason65]

Good looking wheels Alan.

[shortbed70]

Hey man where did you find your pieces to make the rod? I like the idea of the hidden wires for the hood too. I haven't put mine on yet because I don't know how to clean it up....
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[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Hey man where did you find your pieces to make the rod? I like the idea of the hidden wires for the hood too. I haven't put mine on yet because I don't know how to clean it up....
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Mr. Gasket #3810G

[McMurphy]

I think I am going to tube my wiring like you did, but since this is going to be a hauler for my Temepest to Seattle area car shows there is a 100% chance of inclement weather... That is why I asked.
Am going to follow a lot of suggestions on this board for proper water drainage too. Will probably be another 10 years before I am ready to do a pristine frame off on my truck like you did.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I think I am going to tube my wiring like you did, but since this is going to be a hauler for my Temepest to Seattle area car shows there is a 100% chance of inclement weather... That is why I asked.
Am going to follow a lot of suggestions on this board for proper water drainage too. Will probably be another 10 years before I am ready to do a pristine frame off on my truck like you did.

That would make sense considering the climate up there.

Got a few small things done. I hooked up the PCV, brake booster, and dizzy vac line. Trying to make it look neat. I'm not digging the wire ties right now. It may something to dress up in the future.

It's been a while. If I have the PCV on the left I need a open breather on the other side correct?

[Palf70Step]

Great looking set of wheels Alan!

[57truckguy]

Alan,, not being critical, but just wondering,, why did you leave the engine so far out in the engine bay. I guess I thought you were putting it up close and tight. Was there a reason or that is just where it ended up... ???

By the way your truck is looking great.. I have the same wheels on my 57. Looks real old style.

[57truckguy]

You will need the open baffel for the long trips as there is always some pressure build up in the bottom of an engine and it needs somewhere to go. So as not to blow out the gaskets. I've seen it happen..

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by flips72

looks good to me, and i would say yes to the open baffle, so you can pour oil in it.

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Oh
My
Gosh !!
Your transmission looks dusty !!!
The shame.... the scandal....

Almost time for me to get down to the garage and put a wrench to mine, and stop day dreaming on all you other guy's builds...

Yes, it needs a good scrubbing. I've got a leak at the dipstick tube that still needs to be fixed. It's driving me crazy with it getting so dusty in the shop. It's too hard to push back into the shop by myself. Just more of a reason to get it running.

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Alan,, not being critical, but just wondering,, why did you leave the engine so far out in the engine bay. I guess I thought you were putting it up close and tight. Was there a reason or that is just where it ended up... ???

By the way your truck is looking great.. I have the same wheels on my 57. Looks real old style.

Back 4 years ago I didn't have any V8 perches and saw CPP offered some. I ordered them not knowing (I think) that it moved the engine forward. I just adapted to it. I don't think I would do it again.

BTW Thanks

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

You will need the open baffel for the long trips as there is always some pressure build up in the bottom of an engine and it needs somewhere to go. So as not to blow out the gaskets. I've seen it happen..

I've heard of that before, thanks for reminding me.

No progress today, just hung out with the family. I almost got the wire tubing for the temp sensor on the left valve cover remade last night.

[Dinos63]

great choice on the wheels alan look great

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

great choice on the wheels alan look great

x2 Alan

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

great choice on the wheels alan look great

Originally Posted by 4dranch

x2 Alan

Thanks guys!!

Took my seats to the upohlstery and the hood to the blaster. Can't wait to see the seats done.
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[57truckguy]

Alan it is an inverted flare , depending on what lines you are using you may have to get an adapter .. the one on the valve fit the 3/16 inch lines I used that I bought at the local NAPA store off the rack.. If you are using larger brake lines (and there is no reason to) you will have to call Earl's as they carry all the fittings you would ever need. NOT cheap but available.

I see that you used a different temp sensor... I have more than one in the part box.. Untill I found the one that worked correctly. llol

I ended up using a double bladed sensor as I was screwing it in the alumium intake and was worried about the ground...

Nice job on the tube.

Wish I had used the E carb.. these Hollies are so sensetive to set and keep set

Hey I like your work bench.. where did you get the top.. looks like a woodshop table top from school... LOL

[57truckguy]

[Strodder]

X2

[57truckguy]

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[jason65]

Nice and clean Alan.

[McMurphy]

I really like how clean it ends up looking with all the wiring being tubed like that.
Nice work !!

[flips72]

nice

[protrash64]

I second 57truckguy. I just plumbed my brakes on the '66 and that port on your prop valve fits a 3/16ths flare.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Alan it is an inverted flare , depending on what lines you are using you may have to get an adapter .. the one on the valve fit the 3/16 inch lines I used that I bought at the local NAPA store off the rack.. If you are using larger brake lines (and there is no reason to) you will have to call Earl's as they carry all the fittings you would ever need. NOT cheap but available.

I see that you used a different temp sensor... I have more than one in the part box.. Untill I found the one that worked correctly. llol

I ended up using a double bladed sensor as I was screwing it in the alumium intake and was worried about the ground...

Nice job on the tube.

Wish I had used the E carb.. these Hollies are so sensetive to set and keep set

Hey I like your work bench.. where did you get the top.. looks like a woodshop table top from school... LOL

Thanks for the advise on the brake fitting. All my line are in this is just an extra port I need to plug. I'll go back to the parts store and look again.

I'm still using the same temp sensor. I did remove the teflon and put some dope on it. I believe it was you that mentioned the teflon might affect the ground.

I got the table top from my Dad, no clue where it came from.

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Originally Posted by Strodder

X2

Originally Posted by jason65

Nice and clean Alan.

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I really like how clean it ends up looking with all the wiring being tubed like that.
Nice work !!

Originally Posted by flips72

nice

Thanks guys, I'm trying my best.

Originally Posted by protrash64

I second 57truckguy. I just plumbed my brakes on the '66 and that port on your prop valve fits a 3/16ths flare.

I'll do some more searching at the local store, BTW thanks for chimming in.

Working on the interior door panels. Also got the muffler pipe for the upper water hose enlarged a little to fit the hose better.

Got the TV cable bracket for the carb and the cable bracket for the cable itself which includes the return springs. The bracket is actually a throttle cable bracket, but I don't see any harm in using as a TV cable bracket. The cable is routed higher that normal, but there is no interferrance. Am I wrong? When I move the throttle, the rod actually moves away from the TV cable bracket.

I also did a lot of reading on how to adjust the TV cable. If I read it right I held the throttle at WOT and pulled the TV cable out til it stops and tightened it down. TV 101 is a good read that I will read again.

The last 2 pics are a before and after.

[chad64chevy]

nice progress alan, but you need to wash her shes dirty lol, j/k!! two questions, do you have a long tailshaft or a short for your 700r, and if you put your motor in the front holes what is the length of your driveshaft? center of u-joint to center of u-joint! reason being is i'm wondering since i had a 230 with a 3-on-the-tree if i just change the yoke out if the length would work or not! i have mine in the front holes now and this weekend i'm going to get under the truck and find out!