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68GMCCustom · 03-08-2012, 12:56 AM

Nice! That's the 1st time I've seen that color I think.

wrwelton · 03-08-2012, 08:28 PM

Very nice, you must love red.

wrwelton · 03-08-2012, 08:36 PM

Radio went in, bought it from retro sound. Speakers should be here tomorrow.

74baggedbug · 03-08-2012, 10:42 PM

Getting them ready for paint... Hopefully I'll paint them Sunday
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danny6892002 · 03-08-2012, 10:57 PM

After more than five years of having my project on standby(got married and a bb) i started my truck and it fired on the first try.(fresh gas) But it would not move, check the trans fluid and it was full of water. You can see my avatar pic that was like 6 years ago we got hit by a hurricane. Will I have to replace the trans of just the fluid and filter?

CSGAS · 03-09-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by danny6892002

After more than five years of having my project on standby(got married and a bb) i started my truck and it fired on the first try.(fresh gas) But it would not move, check the trans fluid and it was full of water. You can see my avatar pic that was like 6 years ago we got hit by a hurricane. Will I have to replace the trans of just the fluid and filter?

Tow it to a fluid change place and have them "Power Flush" it, that will get ALL the fluid out of the converter as well as the tranny. Make sure they change the filter, too.

I'd check the engine and rear gear fluids, too.

BigCountryx · 03-09-2012, 08:31 AM

Sound sick. What engine? And which spintech? Looks like sportsman 3000
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AustinScott · 03-10-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Sound sick. What engine? And which spintech? Looks like sportsman 3000
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The engine in the truck is a head swap 327.
Spintech's = Sportsman-3000 2.5" in/out

These videos where taken only a few days after getting the exhaust put in.
They have had some time to "mature" (fill with carbon) any they are a tad bit quieter now after a year or so of running with an overly fueled engine.

-=Scott=-

72cummins · 03-10-2012, 07:34 PM

Istalled front and rear firestone air helper springs.

bcubed · 03-09-2012, 04:43 PM

Added a side post battery quick disconnect to the bagged silverado so I could disconnect the battery when it sat for a while

KY Colonel · 03-11-2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bcubed

Added a side post battery quick disconnect to the bagged silverado so I could disconnect the battery when it sat for a while

I've been thinking of doing the same. You happy with it? You can take the knob for added security too right?
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bcubed · 03-13-2012, 11:51 AM

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I've been thinking of doing the same. You happy with it? You can take the knob for added security too right?
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So far, yes ... I will probably reposition it once I move a few things around so they won't contact it.

You can definitely take the knob completely out as a security feature, or just loosen it to shut off current.

wrwelton · 03-09-2012, 07:05 PM

Tried to install antennae, but they sent me the wrong one. Bummer. Resplicing the steering harness next.

Fldawg · 03-10-2012, 11:51 AM

Going to finsh up my rear disc conversion and finsh replacing front metal brake lines , but the prebent line i bought is gonna make me remove drivers side header so i can get it in. should have done all this before i finshed the truck,

mud.man.rj · 03-10-2012, 02:05 PM

Spintech 3" exh sounds good dhaymaker, but with exhaust it really comes down to the cam and you def have enough, sounds really nice, better in person I bet.

rsavage · 03-10-2012, 04:19 PM

Finished replacing the 200 4R with a TH350 in my Burb. Road tested it and it seems to work well.

longbed67 · 03-10-2012, 04:31 PM

Got my engine mocked up to make sure all the parts will fit... looks like i will have to do a little trimming to allow clearance for the bolts.

PAWS 72 · 03-12-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Got my engine mocked up to make sure all the parts will fit... looks like i will have to do a little trimming to allow clearance for the bolts.

I bet she will be wicked. Nice looking motor

longbed67 · 03-12-2012, 07:08 AM

Thanks Paws_72! Now just to find the time to finish her before summer!

Red68 · 03-10-2012, 04:39 PM

I installed some arm rests from a 55-66 chevy truck and new sunvisors that I ordered from Classic chevy parts. I also cleaned up a A/C control panel I bought at a swap meet a couple weeks ago. Also test fit a new bench seat and new foam, taking it to an upholstry shop next week.

longbed67 · 03-10-2012, 04:34 PM

dhaymaker that sounds awesome!

Fldawg · 03-10-2012, 04:34 PM

Hey longbed looks good always wanted to do that to a straight 6, i really like to hear that when you get it done.

longbed67 · 03-10-2012, 04:41 PM

Fldawg I will definitely post up a few videos when she's up and running!

lmac1210 · 03-10-2012, 05:08 PM

Took out radiator, fan housing, headlights, and then after a lot of screaming stopped because of the stubborn bumper...I know it can be removed, just not today

**Bob B.** · 03-10-2012, 10:59 PM

What did I do to my '67 today? Filled the tank up and drove it down the coast!

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danny6892002 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 53	Re: What did you do to your truck today! After more than five years of having my project on standby(got married and a bb) i started my truck and it fired on the first try.(fresh gas) But it would not move, check the trans fluid and it was full of water. You can see my avatar pic that was like 6 years ago we got hit by a hurricane. Will I have to replace the trans of just the fluid and filter?

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wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tried to install antennae, but they sent me the wrong one. Bummer. Resplicing the steering harness next. __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

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