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Spray-Bomb · 01-31-2008, 01:13 PM

Well no pics, but I do have good news

I drove my truck today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay !!!

It's back on the road... barely lol

I got it running (needed new spark plugs)
And I got shocks up front

It unfortunately started running like crap by the time I got home... I think the plugs are fouling again, so Ima fix that tomorrow

After that I'll get my bags in the rear & start working on HEAT !!!
Dang I hate being cold !!!

So I'm stoked bout getting to drive it again, but as with anything it's gonna need some more work (no biggie though)

Bob 68327 · 01-31-2008, 01:23 PM

Glad you got to drive it again !!!!!! Now I have Envy !!!!!!!!! Bob

Spray-Bomb · 01-31-2008, 01:27 PM

Ha ha... took me long enough lol

Bob 68327 · 01-31-2008, 01:43 PM

You , I drove mine approx. 3 miles after 4yrs and all my money and BOOM back to square one . I will drive it again soon !!!!!! Still should be a tire killer with the next bullet . Maybe just a little bit milder !!!! Maybe!!!!!!

Spray-Bomb · 02-02-2008, 02:31 PM

Well again no pics, but more progress...

I got my S-10 door rubber on the passenger side (already had it on the drivers side), got the lil flaps in the kick panel vent holes, & got my new wipers put on

I still need to: Tune my engine, bag the back, get it aligned, & get the heat working

BACKYARD88 · 02-02-2008, 10:57 PM

Cool, progress is goooood.

Spray-Bomb · 02-03-2008, 01:49 AM

I know right

It's nice & sunny today, so hopefully I'll get some pics

Spray-Bomb · 02-04-2008, 02:07 PM

Well guys, no more progress yet

Yesterday I spent all day with my woman & today I've been sick as a sea dog

Will post back when I make more headway

Bob 68327 · 02-04-2008, 02:38 PM

Hope you get over your sea dog sickness !!!!!! I have about 2 feet of snow keeping me from pulling my new engine project at least you don't have that to deal with !!!!! Bob

Spray-Bomb · 02-05-2008, 02:11 AM

I know right, the rain is bad enough but snow would suck !!!

BACKYARD88 · 02-05-2008, 11:19 PM

I see no pics

Spray-Bomb · 02-10-2008, 01:55 PM

I have pics !!!!

And Sinister is ride'n on AIR !!!!

Spray-Bomb · 02-10-2008, 01:57 PM

Well I got the back of my truck on air today !!!

With the help of my dad & a lil time it rides smoooooth now !!!

I love it !!!

Now to get the tank, compressor & valves on !!!

**Palf70Step** · 02-10-2008, 10:38 PM

Bob 68327 · 02-11-2008, 02:32 PM

Way to Go !!!!!!! Keep up the good work buddy !!!!! Bob

Spray-Bomb · 02-11-2008, 02:39 PM

Well no pics yet, but today I got door panels & handles on it

Spray-Bomb · 02-12-2008, 01:54 PM

Well again no pics, but I have been working on my truck slowly lately

Today I ran my valves & tinkered around on it a bit
Hoping that I'm not about to loose my engine, it's giving me some problems & I just don't know what it is... oh well

I may be getting a new project soon, so I'll keep ya'll posted !!!

BACKYARD88 · 02-12-2008, 11:39 PM

Congrats on the progress!! Keep it up!!

Spray-Bomb · 02-13-2008, 01:45 AM

Thanks man

jott_06 · 02-13-2008, 07:46 AM

how well does that s-10 door rubber fit and is is long enough to go clear around the door opening or do you have to peice it together?

Spray-Bomb · 02-13-2008, 01:53 PM

It's about 3" short

I like it, but it does make the door tight to shut (but not too bad IMO)
The main reason for it being a lil too tight is at the front of the door where it goes from big to the window frame it's really tight & thats the first place it hits

Spray-Bomb · 02-13-2008, 01:54 PM

Are ya ready for this !!! It's hard to handle...

I changed my oil !!!

And installed some fog lights

BACKYARD88 · 02-13-2008, 10:56 PM

Lol. Why change the oil? It was still there right? I just let mine burn off and replace it a little at a time

Spray-Bomb · 02-17-2008, 02:01 AM

Well boy & girls, it looks like my engine is in need of repair

It's no longer building adequate oil pressure & will need to be freshened (if I'm lucky)
So for now, I plan on scraping up the few hundred bucks it'll prolly take to freshen a engine I have laying around that needs bearings (hopefully thats all that one needs)

And if it needs more than that, I'll prolly just stick a I-6 in it till I have the money to buy the engine I've been wanting for my truck (454 sleeved down to 396, bad@ss engine)

I'm super bummed about this

Bob 68327 · 02-17-2008, 06:18 AM

O.K now you can feel my pain !!! Sucks bad don't it !!! Hope it turns out better for you than me !!! Bob

01-31-2008, 01:13 PM	#276
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well no pics, but I do have good news I drove my truck today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay !!! It's back on the road... barely lol I got it running (needed new spark plugs) And I got shocks up front It unfortunately started running like crap by the time I got home... I think the plugs are fouling again, so Ima fix that tomorrow After that I'll get my bags in the rear & start working on HEAT !!! Dang I hate being cold !!! So I'm stoked bout getting to drive it again, but as with anything it's gonna need some more work (no biggie though) __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-31-2008, 01:23 PM	#277
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: "One really slow build" thread Glad you got to drive it again !!!!!! Now I have Envy !!!!!!!!! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-31-2008, 01:27 PM	#278
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Ha ha... took me long enough lol __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-31-2008, 01:43 PM	#279
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: "One really slow build" thread You , I drove mine approx. 3 miles after 4yrs and all my money and BOOM back to square one . I will drive it again soon !!!!!! Still should be a tire killer with the next bullet . Maybe just a little bit milder !!!! Maybe!!!!!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

02-02-2008, 02:31 PM	#280
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well again no pics, but more progress... I got my S-10 door rubber on the passenger side (already had it on the drivers side), got the lil flaps in the kick panel vent holes, & got my new wipers put on I still need to: Tune my engine, bag the back, get it aligned, & get the heat working __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-02-2008, 10:57 PM	#281
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: "One really slow build" thread Cool, progress is goooood. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

02-03-2008, 01:49 AM	#282
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread I know right It's nice & sunny today, so hopefully I'll get some pics __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-04-2008, 02:07 PM	#283
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well guys, no more progress yet Yesterday I spent all day with my woman & today I've been sick as a sea dog Will post back when I make more headway __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-04-2008, 02:38 PM	#284
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: "One really slow build" thread Hope you get over your sea dog sickness !!!!!! I have about 2 feet of snow keeping me from pulling my new engine project at least you don't have that to deal with !!!!! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

02-05-2008, 02:11 AM	#285
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread I know right, the rain is bad enough but snow would suck !!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-05-2008, 11:19 PM	#286
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: "One really slow build" thread I see no pics __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

02-10-2008, 01:55 PM	#287
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread I have pics !!!! And Sinister is ride'n on AIR !!!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-10-2008, 01:57 PM	#288
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well I got the back of my truck on air today !!! With the help of my dad & a lil time it rides smoooooth now !!! I love it !!! Now to get the tank, compressor & valves on !!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-10-2008, 10:38 PM	#289
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02-11-2008, 02:32 PM	#290
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: "One really slow build" thread Way to Go !!!!!!! Keep up the good work buddy !!!!! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker



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02-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#291
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well no pics yet, but today I got door panels & handles on it __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-12-2008, 01:54 PM	#292
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well again no pics, but I have been working on my truck slowly lately Today I ran my valves & tinkered around on it a bit Hoping that I'm not about to loose my engine, it's giving me some problems & I just don't know what it is... oh well I may be getting a new project soon, so I'll keep ya'll posted !!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-12-2008, 11:39 PM	#293
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: "One really slow build" thread Congrats on the progress!! Keep it up!! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

02-13-2008, 01:45 AM	#294
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Thanks man __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-13-2008, 07:46 AM	#295
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: "One really slow build" thread how well does that s-10 door rubber fit and is is long enough to go clear around the door opening or do you have to peice it together?

02-13-2008, 01:53 PM	#296
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread It's about 3" short I like it, but it does make the door tight to shut (but not too bad IMO) The main reason for it being a lil too tight is at the front of the door where it goes from big to the window frame it's really tight & thats the first place it hits __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-13-2008, 01:54 PM	#297
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Are ya ready for this !!! It's hard to handle... I changed my oil !!! And installed some fog lights __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-13-2008, 10:56 PM	#298
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: "One really slow build" thread Lol. Why change the oil? It was still there right? I just let mine burn off and replace it a little at a time __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

02-17-2008, 02:01 AM	#299
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well boy & girls, it looks like my engine is in need of repair It's no longer building adequate oil pressure & will need to be freshened (if I'm lucky) So for now, I plan on scraping up the few hundred bucks it'll prolly take to freshen a engine I have laying around that needs bearings (hopefully thats all that one needs) And if it needs more than that, I'll prolly just stick a I-6 in it till I have the money to buy the engine I've been wanting for my truck (454 sleeved down to 396, bad@ss engine) I'm super bummed about this __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-17-2008, 06:18 AM	#300
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: "One really slow build" thread O.K now you can feel my pain !!! Sucks bad don't it !!! Hope it turns out better for you than me !!! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

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