Previous owner '68

[loudchevy]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

No, it's not gaudy? No, you don't like?

Actually I'm still looking for a suitable Chevy emblem but I also keep thinking about the old steering knob on my granddad's tractor that had a pic of a naked lady on red velvet... I think it was Marilyn Monroe, but I know I used to like to play on that tractor a lot.

LOL This has my vote

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by loudchevy

LOL This has my vote

Wife hated it despite the nostalgic bliss it brought me.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

No, it's not gaudy? No, you don't like?

Actually I'm still looking for a suitable Chevy emblem but I also keep thinking about the old steering knob on my granddad's tractor that had a pic of a naked lady on red velvet... I think it was Marilyn Monroe, but I know I used to like to play on that tractor a lot.

no its not gaudy but no I don't like it... now Marilyn that would be appropriate especially when you had to give he a toot ...lol like you said your going to do what you want ......hard to believe you can't find a way to at least get a bowtie the wheel turned out fantastic ......

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

no its not gaudy but no I don't like it... now Marilyn that would be appropriate especially when you had to give he a toot ...lol like you said your going to do what you want ......hard to believe you can't find a way to at least get a bowtie the wheel turned out fantastic ......

I'm still searching for the perfect emblem. Also working on some of the bed panels but it's all boring crap that doesn't photo well. And the heat is unbearable lately!

[raggedjim]

Too hot to paint anything but I will shoot primer since a bunch of it will get sanded off.

[raggedjim]

Did some stripping on the tailgate today. I don't really like stripping...

[raggedjim]

Well, the weather is finally cooling down a bit so I decided to get in the un-AC'd part of my shop and pull an engine for this truck. It's coming out of this jimmy.

[raggedjim]

Ran when parked (at least I parked it!). Going to tear it down, inspect it, and then do a budget build on it. Don't most engine projects start this way?

A pretty busy day for an old guy working by himself.

[raggedjim]

And one greasy, worn-out transmission, to match one greasy, worn-out old dude.

[72 tigger]

Hopefully you’ll sleep well tonight!

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Hopefully you’ll sleep well tonight!

I better!

[zicc1835]

I know all about old guys working by themselves ....but we getter done ....nice to see you back at it...

[loudchevy]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

I know all about old guys working by themselves ....but we getter done ....nice to see you back at it...

None of the work happens by itself! Good to see some progress, Roger

[raggedjim]

Thanks guys, I have been busy, just not on the truck!

[CG]

Just catching up on your build. For your horn button I would have someone scale to fit and print out in gold your av pic ragged Jim.

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by CG

Just catching up on your build. For your horn button I would have someone scale to fit and print out in gold your av pic ragged Jim.

That would be pretty cool. Thanks!

[wpsharpshooter]

You ever installed an AC on one of these old trucks? I may be looking to put one in next summer lol

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by wpsharpshooter

You ever installed an AC on one of these old trucks? I may be looking to put one in next summer lol

AC??? We don't need no stinking AC! Seriously, no. I love AC but my old vehicles are all 2/55 ac.

[raggedjim]

Check my alternate build! https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...37#post9340537

[tutone]

Cool build. I really like the choice of the metal bed floor. Looks like you are making steady progress. Maybe a rat fink horn button?

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by tutone

Cool build. I really like the choice of the metal bed floor. Looks like you are making steady progress. Maybe a rat fink horn button?

Thanks, the metal floor is still killing me. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to bedliner it.

Ratfink has always rubbed me the wrong way for some reason, but thanks for the suggestion!

[tutone]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Thanks, the metal floor is still killing me. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to bedliner it.

Ratfink has always rubbed me the wrong way for some reason, but thanks for the suggestion!

Me too, never was a huge fan. I painted this emblem on the bottom right corner of tailgate on a 51 chevy for a friend years ago. I think it is my favorite chevy emblem. Except maybe the shield on a 55 car.

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by tutone

Me too, never was a huge fan. I painted this emblem on the bottom right corner of tailgate on a 51 chevy for a friend years ago. I think it is my favorite chevy emblem. Except maybe the shield on a 55 car.

I do like that one. I have been looking for an emblem on the web but so far haven't found one that works.

[raggedjim]

Tore into the engine a bit. Looks pretty clean but lots of carbon build-up around the crossover ports.

[raggedjim]

So I decided I would do a leak-down test. I know, the results might be different if the engine was hot and fully oiled, but I did it anyway.

Test psi was 100psi and I did test both at top stroke and bottom of each cylinder.

Results were:

Cyl 1 top - 90%, bottom - 92%
Cyl 2 top - 84%, bottom - 88%
Cyl 3 top - 84%, bottom - 80%
Cyl 4 top - 90%, bottom - 90%
Cyl 5 top - 82%, bottom - 80%
Cyl 6 top - 86%, bottom - 84%
Cyl 7 top - 96%, bottom - 94%
Cyl 8 top - 90%, bottom - 90%

Now this was a long sitting, dry engine. Given the results I am going to replace the valve guide seals and hope for the best. If you think I'm screwing up let me know.