Barn raising

[FrankieD]

I think Captainfab is on to something is there a baffle on the valve cover so you aren't getting oil directly on the breather. You might also want to try a solid cap on the valve cover like the newer cars with PVC valves do, with the open breather you might not be getting enough suction to get all the vapor out and when at idle the heat from the engine maybe carrying oil vapor with it an collecting in the breather. Something to think about and would be an easy fix.

[Mike Bradbury]

Yes it has a baffle in both valve covers. When I first installed the PCV on the drivers side, the passenger side sponge filter was nice and clean for a long time. That tells me that the crank case gasses were effectively being evacuated through the valve.
I think when I let off the throttle a bit more back pressure develops in the passenger side baffle. Having it hooks up to the carb on that side should relieve any excessive pressures.
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[c10monkey]

You have an awesome truck!

I'm new here but love what you did to your truck. Great information too!

Was wondering if there are anymore pics of your truck? How does the interior look?

Again, great job.....

[Mike Bradbury]

Hi Dave welcome to the site. You will find it quite inspiring.
As far as anymore pics of the interior My photo bucket account is all I have. it is pretty much stock with some weathering from age. it is no show stopper on the inside because it was good enough to not need attention but just bad enough to not look too good in pictures. The only upgrade I did was to add a tach to the original dash.
Thanks for following along.

[Captainfab]

How's the new engine running? Are your valve covers still leaking?

[Mike Bradbury]

he rebuild is running great. I think that the only oil that I am getting now on the sides of my engine is from the one breather that is not plummed into the intake. Once I do that I should be fine.

[crakarjax]

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

he rebuild is running great. I think that the only oil that I am getting now on the sides of my engine is from the one breather that is not plummed into the intake. Once I do that I should be fine.

Dumb question: if you connect the breather to your intake, won't oil get into your air/fuel mix?

[c10monkey]

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

Hi Dave welcome to the site. You will find it quite inspiring.
As far as anymore pics of the interior My photo bucket account is all I have. it is pretty much stock with some weathering from age. it is no show stopper on the inside because it was good enough to not need attention but just bad enough to not look too good in pictures. The only upgrade I did was to add a tach to the original dash.
Thanks for following along.

Thank for welcoming me

This site is great... learning a lot

I'm using on of your pics at the bridge as my wallpaper

Thanks Again
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[NewType72]

Mike this truly in my mind is one of the nicest trucks on here simple yet hits every phase just right. I really believed you nailed the look of this truck and how it is put together. I would like to say thank you for sharing your build with the forum and what an excellent build it was. You also were very helpful when I was in the early stages of my own continuous build. I hope someday I can see it in person maybe one of these brothers shows down in so cal. Thanks again

-Dylan
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[Mike Bradbury]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Mike this truly in my mind is one of the nicest trucks on here simple yet hits every phase just right. I really believed you nailed the look of this truck and how it is put together. I would like to say thank you for sharing your build with the forum and what an excellent build it was. You also were very helpful when I was in the early stages of my own continuous build. I hope someday I can see it in person maybe one of these brothers shows down in so cal. Thanks again

-Dylan
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Thanks Dylan, I am going to hold you to that this summer at the Brothers show in L.A. You should have your truck up and running by then for the C10 club cruise down to So Cal. It really is one of the best.

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

Thanks Dylan, I am going to hold you to that this summer at the Brothers show in L.A. You should have your truck up and running by then for the C10 club cruise down to So Cal. It really is one of the best.

I'm definitely stoked for it I'm hoping to figure out a better motor situation before then but so far she seems to be clicking pretty darn well. She's been a daily for a full year now
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[mcbassin]

Nice pictures nice truck. Thanks for sharing
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[c10monkey]

I love this truck!

This truck should have been used in the Fast and Furious movies...

Hope to see some more senic pics in the future....

Thanks again!!!!!
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[Mike Bradbury]

Originally Posted by c10monkey

I love this truck!

This truck should have been used in the Fast and Furious movies...

Hope to see some more senic pics in the future....

Thanks again!!!!!
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From what I remember about the fast and furious movies is the classic car doing a kart wheel down the road, Of course Richards car did not fare much better in Tommy Boy, which is where my truck got its name.

[PAWS 72]

Mike the truck looks killer I love it. When I sent a PM asking about the side pipes, My son and wife got me some for fathers day last year.

I can't wait to get the 71 of mine going.Looks good Bud.

[Moline_Puller]

Hey Mike,

I just wanted to say that you've got a great looking truck! I seen pics of it here and there on this site, but today I found this thread and went through it...awesome job!

Personally, I love the LWB's...and with the wheel/tire combo and the sidepipes, it has a great look. I'm probably going to be putting some side pipes on mine.

I have a long way to go for my truck to be anywhere near yours. But, I definitely agree with you about working on trucks as therapy. There is nothing better than going out and getting your hands dirty and accomplishing something on your truck!

Keep up the good work!


Chris

[Mike Bradbury]

Thanks Chris, I like the side pipes but still have to warn every passenger before exiting the truck. Also I now park it indoors so the pipes do not rust.

[yote1234]

kool white letters...

[vexvader]

Hey Mike,

It looks good! I haven't done much to mine except regular maintenance, a few up grades, and driving the mess out of it. I love love the Big Tom Callahan reference on your truck. Do you have any plans to make it a short bed?

MM
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[Mike Bradbury]

Originally Posted by vexvader

Hey Mike,

It looks good! I haven't done much to mine except regular maintenance, a few up grades, and driving the mess out of it. I love love the Big Tom Callahan reference on your truck. Do you have any plans to make it a short bed?

MM
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The dead has arisen! Mathew how the heck are you my friend. I wondered how that truck of yours has been running. Great to hear it is serving you well.

Right now I have no plans to shorten it, it is so useful as a long bed and the long and low look has grown on me. Although it would fit in my garage better if it were short. Ha Ha kind of make a two car garage a one truck garage parked diagonal to get the bumper far enough in to clear the garage door. I am actually thinking of putting a dump bed on it. I have most of the parts just need the time to design it.

Last I heard you were moving to Georgia, are you and your family doing well?

[C0UCH]

I was going to paint them if they didn't come with the raised yellows anyways. I'd rather not glue something to the tire just because of how much the tire itself flexes and moves around. The Aero wheels come with a yellow pin stripe so it should look pretty good together.

I installed one of the looms the other day. Fits well without interfering with the headers but the exit of the wire leaves no room to run it back to where its gotta go without rubbing the header. I'm already arching the headers as it is on some of them.

The looms themselves look pretty good though. I'm probably going to clean up the edges with the belt grinder and make everything even, then hit the top with the belt sander to give it a line grained/natural look. Not bad for around twenty bucks on Amazon. No issues with heat on the wires being inside them though?

[crakarjax]

Mike, what kind of coating do you have on those inner wheel well? Looks pretty nice!

[c10monkey]

Originally Posted by crakarjax

Mike, what kind of coating do you have on those inner wheel well? Looks pretty nice!

DITTO!

What did you use on your inner fenders?
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[Mike Bradbury]

It is powder coating. I had a few dings on the inner fenders that would not have looked too good with a gloss black finish. This is called "wrinkle" and it does just that. it is very tough and and does not scratch like other powder coats.

[iehotrod]

wow!! that engine bay is a master piece compared to what it looked like before the engine rebuilt. looks awesome hope to see you at the brothers show.