New 64 Stepper Project - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

88Stanger · 02-07-2021, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Speaking of hands, ow.
Installed all by myself.

Looking great Sir!! It will be awesome.

MT65 · 02-07-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Speaking of hands, ow.
Installed all by myself.

That carb mount engine installation tool works great for a one man show, am I correct...

**The Rocknrod** · 02-07-2021, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MT65

That carb mount engine installation tool works great for a one man show, am I correct...

I think so. You have to mount the lift arm super close to the tool for it to work without removing the hood.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-07-2021, 12:45 PM

Thanks 88 Stanger.
I may have a line on new 200R4 sheet-metal torque converter dust covers. I'll find out for sure Monday. Nobody has those.
Wiring up the engine compartment now.

SCOTI · 02-08-2021, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Thanks 88 Stanger.
I may have a line on new 200R4 sheet-metal torque converter dust covers. I'll find out for sure Monday. Nobody has those.
Wiring up the engine compartment now.

Be sure to share if you find something.

forestb · 07-19-2022, 03:56 PM

Do you have a photo of how your vintage air accessory brackets attach to the header bolts? I want to get that style of bracket but I don't think that they will work for me sense the first tubes on my headers go straight back instead of down.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-19-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

Do you have a photo of how your vintage air accessory brackets attach to the header bolts? I want to get that style of bracket but I don't think that they will work for me sense the first tubes on my headers go straight back instead of down.

Well I'm using Alan Grove Brackets that only attach to the head. Same with or without headers. I have since changed to corvette manifolds.

forestb · 07-19-2022, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Well I'm using Alan Grove Brackets that only attach to the head. Same with or without headers. I have since changed to corvette manifolds.

Do you have the part number? Vintage air sells the Alan Grove Brackets. That's why I called them that. Sorry if that was confusing.

forestb · 07-19-2022, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Well I'm using Alan Grove Brackets that only attach to the head. Same with or without headers. I have since changed to corvette manifolds.

Do you have a Saginaw Power Steering Pump and where did you get that bracket?

**The Rocknrod** · 02-09-2021, 05:57 PM

May not look like I've done mush but it's tedious work. Yesterday and today.

88Stanger · 02-10-2021, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

May not look like I've done mush but it's tedious work. Yesterday and today.

Is that Fi-Tech i see? I have the Blow thru kit, 600hp. i had it for my motor previously then decided to go with LS - this was in my 1969 C10.
But for the 1966 C10 i rebuilt my 383 motor and added some goodies and going to run the fi-tech on it. I have a mechanic buddy who is a die hard fi-tech guy so i have a good helping hand if i need it.

roll_the_dice · 02-09-2021, 06:04 PM

Looks really good...tedious is right getting all the looms how you want them!

**The Rocknrod** · 02-10-2021, 04:33 PM

Street Demon.

88Stanger · 02-11-2021, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Street Demon.

Oh ok, i see now. It was hard to tell from the pic, looks just like my fi-tech. The Demon should work great, i like them.

Motor work looks fantastic sir! very nice work... Give me inspiration to get my butt in gear and get mine done.

Hammered 77 · 02-11-2021, 12:50 PM

Looking good, what valve covers are you running?

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2021, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammered 77

Looking good, what valve covers are you running?

I think there from CFR? Chrome Aluminum Finned.

justa dumb hick · 02-11-2021, 05:27 AM

Nice! I would venture to say inspiring. Perhaps you could share details on your ignition system?

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2021, 07:31 AM

40,000V Coil, Small Body HEI. Nothing fancy.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2021, 06:26 PM

Okay, I worked for two days trying to get the TV Cable/Bracket geometry correct for the Extreme Automatics 200R4. I was finally successful and it is repeatable. I had an old bracket from the cruise control to work with. I don't think I'll be removing it to get it plated or powder-coated.

I must have gotten under that truck checking the plunger depth thirty times today. All the while remembering my old Chief saying "you gonna let this Sh%t kick your a$%?"
Looks like hammered cat sh#t but it works.

aggie91 · 02-11-2021, 08:00 PM

Looks fine, but I would take it off to at least rattle can it. If you leave it alone, it will rust and look worse against all your polished & chrome goodies..

**The Rocknrod** · 02-12-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looks fine, but I would take it off to at least rattle can it. If you leave it alone, it will rust and look worse against all your polished & chrome goodies..

Okay you shamed me into it. This AM I went in and removed the bracket, trimmed it up then wire wheeled it and painted it. Replacing the fasteners with stainless button heads. News at 11.

88Stanger · 02-12-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Okay you shamed me into it. This AM I went in and removed the bracket, trimmed it up then wire wheeled it and painted it. Replacing the fasteners with stainless button heads. News at 11.

There ya go!! Way to not let that thing beat you, or give in to peer pressure... lol Looks good!!

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2021, 08:23 PM

My plan is to get in there with a Testors paint brush in the morning.

MT65 · 02-11-2021, 09:27 PM

Happy to see you check plunger depth, its not a fun ordeal, but you should enjoy the outcome......nice build....

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MT65

Happy to see you check plunger depth, its not a fun ordeal, but you should enjoy the outcome......nice build....

Thank you.
It's kind of a requirement according to Extreme. I do understand why though.

02-07-2021, 12:45 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thanks 88 Stanger. I may have a line on new 200R4 sheet-metal torque converter dust covers. I'll find out for sure Monday. Nobody has those. Wiring up the engine compartment now. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-19-2022, 03:56 PM	#6
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Do you have a photo of how your vintage air accessory brackets attach to the header bolts? I want to get that style of bracket but I don't think that they will work for me sense the first tubes on my headers go straight back instead of down.

02-09-2021, 05:57 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project May not look like I've done mush but it's tedious work. Yesterday and today. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-09-2021, 06:04 PM	#12
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Looks really good...tedious is right getting all the looms how you want them! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

02-10-2021, 04:33 PM	#13
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Street Demon. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-11-2021, 12:50 PM	#15
Hammered 77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pendleton, Indiana Posts: 235	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Looking good, what valve covers are you running?

02-11-2021, 05:27 AM	#17
justa dumb hick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Carlos, AZ Posts: 33	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Nice! I would venture to say inspiring. Perhaps you could share details on your ignition system? __________________ -JDH Insomnia is a terrible thing to waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWYVs7widI0 (Misanthropic curmudgeon attempts starting old truck in house at 2AM)

02-11-2021, 07:31 AM	#18
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project 40,000V Coil, Small Body HEI. Nothing fancy. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-11-2021, 06:26 PM	#19
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Okay, I worked for two days trying to get the TV Cable/Bracket geometry correct for the Extreme Automatics 200R4. I was finally successful and it is repeatable. I had an old bracket from the cruise control to work with. I don't think I'll be removing it to get it plated or powder-coated. I must have gotten under that truck checking the plunger depth thirty times today. All the while remembering my old Chief saying "you gonna let this Sh%t kick your a$%?" Looks like hammered cat sh#t but it works. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-11-2021, 08:00 PM	#20
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Looks fine, but I would take it off to at least rattle can it. If you leave it alone, it will rust and look worse against all your polished & chrome goodies.. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-11-2021, 08:23 PM	#23
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project My plan is to get in there with a Testors paint brush in the morning. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-11-2021, 09:27 PM	#24
MT65 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Happy to see you check plunger depth, its not a fun ordeal, but you should enjoy the outcome......nice build....



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