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DWilbur · 04-29-2015, 12:46 AM

lets try this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Kg...ature=youtu.be

DWilbur · 04-29-2015, 12:47 AM

ok I got it to work. it is 10 times louder than the video.

**First c10** · 04-29-2015, 01:27 AM

Nice sounds mean!!!

cmabolt · 04-29-2015, 06:46 AM

It sounds pissed! Love it!
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DWilbur · 04-29-2015, 03:05 PM

Thanks guys. my trans mission just showed up. I will drop it off at my nephews shop so we can install it this week end. hopefully I will be able to drive then get the front end alined for some driving pleasure.

DWilbur · 04-30-2015, 03:35 PM

I took a couple of pictures of the front and rear axle looking down at the bump stops. my axles are forward of the bump stops about 1.5".

**First c10** · 04-30-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

I took a couple of pictures of the front and rear axle looking down at the bump stops. my axles are forward of the bump stops about 1.5".

My rear axle is 1.5" or so forward also. I only have 4" shackle flip kit.
Have you checked the actually wheelbase measurement? should be 127" correct? I need to remember to check that tonight.

DWilbur · 04-30-2015, 08:35 PM

I forget my wheel base. I stretched my frame 30" for the crew cab. I thing I'm about 157"

**First c10** · 04-30-2015, 09:05 PM

Oh yeah. That crew cab is going to look sick

DWilbur · 05-01-2015, 03:19 PM

I stopped by Sky's shop and he thinks he will have it ready for paint in about 4 week. Sorry no pictures yet.

7dee2 · 05-03-2015, 04:50 PM

That's the meanest 318/390 I've ever heard, cool! Chassis looks like your ready for the crew cab to go on for the last time? Lucky Ducky!

Mr. D · 05-04-2015, 04:12 AM

Hey Dave, it's your neighbor, David.
Great posts and a great project. Thanks for sharing.
And many thanks too for introducing me to this site.
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DWilbur · 05-04-2015, 07:14 PM

Hello Mr. D your welcome. I'm sorry I could not spend more time the other day but I had to work on my house do to the contractor having his head up his A**. Hard to be live that they tried twice to install door frame trim and I had to do it my self Saturday. The house painting should be done Tuesday then I get to move back in and get back on the truck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-05-2015, 06:30 PM

The SBC Mopar sounds wild as all get out! Congrats on getting able to move back in your place too!

DWilbur · 05-05-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The SBC Mopar sounds wild as all get out! Congrats on getting able to move back in your place too!

Thanks Dieselwrencher
I checked out your build on the Longhorn very cool. I wish I could have found a Cummins or Durmax for my truck. everybody in Ca want a million dollars for oil burner.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-06-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

Thanks Dieselwrencher
I checked out your build on the Longhorn very cool. I wish I could have found a Cummins or Durmax for my truck. everybody in Ca want a million dollars for oil burner.

Thanks. I've been seeing all you guys going LS and I've almost been thinking of doing a burb with one. But I have to finish some old projects first. Haha

dme922 · 05-06-2015, 09:18 PM

After looking a little closer at your header issue the only difference i see is that i went with pacific fabs cross member and the motor mounts may set up a little higher.

DWilbur · 05-06-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dme922

After looking a little closer at your header issue the only difference i see is that i went with pacific fabs cross member and the motor mounts may set up a little higher.

Yes that right. The DD mount I used set the engine about 1.5" lower and caused a lot of issue with headers.

swamp rat · 05-08-2015, 01:21 AM

I think i'd need some ear plugs to ride in your car! it does sound wicked!

Nice to hear the house is done too!

DWilbur · 05-08-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

I think i'd need some ear plugs to ride in your car! it does sound wicked!

Nice to hear the house is done too!

I agree on the noise Once I get it drivable I will have to look at what to do about the noise. I have my finger crossed getting it running in the next 2 week. I have a nother transmission on the way this time installing 727. only bummer is I have to have drive shaft made to fit.

DWilbur · 05-09-2015, 01:56 AM

Finally back in my house for the first time in 8 weeks after the flood. Pictures are of the AC pump and brackets that raise it up.

cmabolt · 05-09-2015, 08:14 AM

That really is the best setup for our trucks. Nice work! Keep the pics coming!

Chris

**First c10** · 05-09-2015, 10:39 AM

Looks good. After all this work on my trucks crossmember I think I am going this route. Did you get the relocation kit from vintage air with the compressor?
And nothing beats home... Glad your back home!

DWilbur · 05-09-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by First c10

Looks good. After all this work on my trucks crossmember I think I am going this route. Did you get the relocation kit from vintage air with the compressor?
And nothing beats home... Glad your back home!

Yes the pump and brackets are a kit from VA.

DWilbur · 05-10-2015, 07:19 PM

I got some work done today and welded up my headers so they fit. I wish I did what I did on the left side for the right. left side I cut the why pipe loose and rotated it in about 3/8" and was able to grind the piece I cut out and reuse it. Now if I can just find the collectors for the headers I could start the exhaust

04-29-2015, 12:46 AM	#1
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration lets try this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Kg...ature=youtu.be

04-29-2015, 12:47 AM	#2
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration ok I got it to work. it is 10 times louder than the video.

04-29-2015, 01:27 AM	#3
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Nice sounds mean!!! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

04-29-2015, 06:46 AM	#4
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration It sounds pissed! Love it! Posted via Mobile Device

04-29-2015, 03:05 PM	#5
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Thanks guys. my trans mission just showed up. I will drop it off at my nephews shop so we can install it this week end. hopefully I will be able to drive then get the front end alined for some driving pleasure.

04-30-2015, 03:35 PM	#6
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I took a couple of pictures of the front and rear axle looking down at the bump stops. my axles are forward of the bump stops about 1.5". Attached Images

04-30-2015, 08:35 PM	#8
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I forget my wheel base. I stretched my frame 30" for the crew cab. I thing I'm about 157"

04-30-2015, 09:05 PM	#9
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Oh yeah. That crew cab is going to look sick __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-01-2015, 03:19 PM	#10
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I stopped by Sky's shop and he thinks he will have it ready for paint in about 4 week. Sorry no pictures yet.

05-03-2015, 04:50 PM	#11
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,964	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration That's the meanest 318/390 I've ever heard, cool! Chassis looks like your ready for the crew cab to go on for the last time? Lucky Ducky! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

05-04-2015, 04:12 AM	#12
Mr. D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 130	Hey Dave, it's your neighbor, David. Great posts and a great project. Thanks for sharing. And many thanks too for introducing me to this site. Posted via Mobile Device

05-04-2015, 07:14 PM	#13
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Hello Mr. D your welcome. I'm sorry I could not spend more time the other day but I had to work on my house do to the contractor having his head up his A**. Hard to be live that they tried twice to install door frame trim and I had to do it my self Saturday. The house painting should be done Tuesday then I get to move back in and get back on the truck.

05-05-2015, 06:30 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration The SBC Mopar sounds wild as all get out! Congrats on getting able to move back in your place too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-06-2015, 09:18 PM	#17
dme922 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gallipolis, Ohio Posts: 296	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration After looking a little closer at your header issue the only difference i see is that i went with pacific fabs cross member and the motor mounts may set up a little higher.

05-08-2015, 01:21 AM	#19
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I think i'd need some ear plugs to ride in your car! it does sound wicked! Nice to hear the house is done too! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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05-09-2015, 01:56 AM	#21
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Finally back in my house for the first time in 8 weeks after the flood. Pictures are of the AC pump and brackets that raise it up. Attached Images

05-09-2015, 08:14 AM	#22
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration That really is the best setup for our trucks. Nice work! Keep the pics coming! Chris __________________ Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!

05-09-2015, 10:39 AM	#23
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Looks good. After all this work on my trucks crossmember I think I am going this route. Did you get the relocation kit from vintage air with the compressor? And nothing beats home... Glad your back home! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-10-2015, 07:19 PM	#25
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I got some work done today and welded up my headers so they fit. I wish I did what I did on the left side for the right. left side I cut the why pipe loose and rotated it in about 3/8" and was able to grind the piece I cut out and reuse it. Now if I can just find the collectors for the headers I could start the exhaust Attached Images

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