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MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 11:51 AM

MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 11:53 AM

MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 11:58 AM

MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 12:00 PM

jason65 · 04-08-2009, 12:30 PM

Lookin good Mac. Nice and clean. Did you get that gromit and tranny lines in?

MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Did you get that gromit and tranny lines in?

Saturday on the tranny lines - ordered a complete firewall grommet set.

shrunken66stroker · 04-08-2009, 12:55 PM

after the apocalypse there will be one thing left on this earth.....
Mac's hose clamps.

MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 01:56 PM

True Dat.

But the sick thing is they also had them in ALL 303 S/S for nearly $9.00 each. And don't think I didn't consider getting them either.

(maybe one day I'll actually light this museum piece off)

Mac.

jason65 · 04-08-2009, 02:58 PM

(maybe one day I'll actually light this museum piece off)

Mac.

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4dranch · 04-08-2009, 04:09 PM

Nice work Mac,,,,,,

daverod · 04-08-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Sometimes it's better not to run a sub-total on your costs during a rebuild.

As of this afternoon: $5, 277.87

Damn, you could have had a 383 450hp complete crate engine from Jegs for $3995 And it would have been there in 4 days. It's not about the $$ anyways.

MacAttack · 04-08-2009, 06:20 PM

I KNOW! DON'T REMIND ME!

justcuz · 04-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Why did you run your heater hose out of the top of the water pump instead of the side where the pipe plug is? I have never seen that before. Usually that fitting is for the bypass hose on bigger GVW trucks and it goes into the intake below the thermostat. This is progressing nicely and looking good. I would stop keeping track of your expenditures though, it takes away from the enjoyment of it. Look at it this way, it is stiil about a quarter of the cost of the cheapest new Chevy WT you could buy and it has more character.

protrash64 · 04-08-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

after the apocalypse there will be one thing left on this earth.....
Mac's hose clamps.

.....I'm digging those too, Mac. I think they used them back in the Spanish Inquisition to break ankles

.

Seriously, the truck is looking great!!!

MacAttack · 04-09-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by justcuz

Why did you run your heater hose out of the top of the water pump instead of the side where the pipe plug is? I have never seen that before. Usually that fitting is for the bypass hose on bigger GVW trucks and it goes into the intake below the thermostat.

I have absolutely no idea. I did the same on my Chevelle motor - not really knowing any better and duplicated the same route.

It won’t hurt anything, will it?

And yes, I’m sure everyone in here has - at one time or another - run the numbers on buying a new truck (especially with all the super sales going on right now - trying to clear inventory), but I’ve never really been able to get past that "character" thing either.

I’ll stick with the original, heavy metal.

Mac.

jason65 · 04-09-2009, 10:14 AM

I wouldn't buy a new truck. To many computers and to much junk in the way.
Also no class. Theres no problem with your heater hose Mac.

protrash64 · 04-09-2009, 12:39 PM

with both of you. Im looking forward to the day when I can get a daily driver/beater truck 60-66 series. A schlong bed would have plenty of room for sheets of drywall and such.

jason65 · 04-09-2009, 12:47 PM

YEAH! Shlong beds rock!

TimE · 04-10-2009, 01:28 PM

Looks good Mac. Now whens the official start up day?

MacAttack · 04-10-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Looks good Mac. Now whens the official start up day?

I don't really know, but I'm putting five gallons of gas in her tomorrow.

4dranch · 04-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

I don't really know, but I'm putting five gallons of gas in her tomorrow.

Looks like tomorrow it is then...

protrash64 · 04-10-2009, 07:29 PM

...cool, cant wait!!!

TimE · 04-11-2009, 01:58 AM

justcuz · 04-12-2009, 01:50 PM

The hose coming out the top won't hurt a thing, just had not seen it done before. You got your engine all primed and ready to fire up? Check all your fluids the double check before you fire it. In all the excitement to hear it run people have overlooked stuff...so take a step back, take a deep breath and think. Fluids, timing check,battery charged, carb primed, etc., etc. You should be fine, but after all this hard work you don't want anything to go wrong if you can avoid it. Good luck and keep us posted.

jason65 · 04-13-2009, 07:42 AM

Is the motor already broken in? If not don't forget some break in additive.

04-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#301
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-08-2009, 11:53 AM	#302
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#303
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-08-2009, 12:00 PM	#304
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#305
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Lookin good Mac. Nice and clean. Did you get that gromit and tranny lines in? Last edited by jason65; 04-08-2009 at 12:35 PM. Reason: add on

04-08-2009, 12:55 PM	#307
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins after the apocalypse there will be one thing left on this earth..... Mac's hose clamps. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 04-08-2009 at 12:57 PM.

04-08-2009, 01:56 PM	#308
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins True Dat. But the sick thing is they also had them in ALL 303 S/S for nearly $9.00 each. And don't think I didn't consider getting them either. (maybe one day I'll actually light this museum piece off) Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-08-2009, 02:58 PM	#309
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins (maybe one day I'll actually light this museum piece off) Mac. [/QUOTE]

04-08-2009, 04:09 PM	#310
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Nice work Mac,,,,,, __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

04-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#312
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I KNOW! DON'T REMIND ME! Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#313
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Why did you run your heater hose out of the top of the water pump instead of the side where the pipe plug is? I have never seen that before. Usually that fitting is for the bypass hose on bigger GVW trucks and it goes into the intake below the thermostat. This is progressing nicely and looking good. I would stop keeping track of your expenditures though, it takes away from the enjoyment of it. Look at it this way, it is stiil about a quarter of the cost of the cheapest new Chevy WT you could buy and it has more character.

04-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#316
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I wouldn't buy a new truck. To many computers and to much junk in the way. Also no class. Theres no problem with your heater hose Mac.

04-09-2009, 12:39 PM	#317
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins with both of you. Im looking forward to the day when I can get a daily driver/beater truck 60-66 series. A schlong bed would have plenty of room for sheets of drywall and such. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#318
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins YEAH! Shlong beds rock!

04-10-2009, 01:28 PM	#319
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Looks good Mac. Now whens the official start up day? __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!



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04-10-2009, 07:29 PM	#322
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins ...cool, cant wait!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-11-2009, 01:58 AM	#323
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

04-12-2009, 01:50 PM	#324
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins The hose coming out the top won't hurt a thing, just had not seen it done before. You got your engine all primed and ready to fire up? Check all your fluids the double check before you fire it. In all the excitement to hear it run people have overlooked stuff...so take a step back, take a deep breath and think. Fluids, timing check,battery charged, carb primed, etc., etc. You should be fine, but after all this hard work you don't want anything to go wrong if you can avoid it. Good luck and keep us posted.

04-13-2009, 07:42 AM	#325
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Is the motor already broken in? If not don't forget some break in additive.

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