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STOCKISH · 06-10-2010, 07:56 PM

Well. I gues any progress is good progress. I had some time to hang out with my little man and he wanted to work on Daddy's truck. I decided to drill and tap my cylinder head instead of using the adapter because it just stuck out too far to work for me. Got it installed just in time for him to loose interest. Shorttle attention span they have!

I know, pics or it didnt happen!

68GMCCustom · 06-10-2010, 10:02 PM

no no....can't be done yet.....those hands look WAY too clean.

STOCKISH · 06-10-2010, 10:07 PM

Shortly after that he got into the tub of wheel bearing grease I was using to catch the shavings from drilling! Caught him just in time

mcbassin · 06-11-2010, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I decided to drill and tap my cylinder head instead of using the adapter because it just stuck out too far to work for me.

I really like the idea of doing this. I have heard of guys doing this, looks easy enough to me. The adapter does stick out a little. (still kinda cool looking in brass though). Hope your son picks up more wrenching secrets than mine.

menace121978 · 06-11-2010, 09:15 AM

nice job Josh. i still need to do that! just waiting to see what size the sending unit for the autometer gauge is. getting ready to head out to pick n pull for ya buddy! i'll give you a call in a bit and let you know what i get

STOCKISH · 06-11-2010, 10:32 AM

You're the man! Thanks Dennis.

silvereagle07 · 06-11-2010, 06:12 PM

Looks good Josh. It was good meeting you yesterday.

STOCKISH · 06-11-2010, 11:06 PM

You too buddy! Always good to meet another GM truck enthusiast. Let me know if I can ever do anything to help you with your truck. Hopefully I will have my truck ready for your churches next car show.

68GMCCustom · 06-12-2010, 01:19 PM

didn't your momma tell you about the internet.....and not to give people your private info and/or meet with them?

STOCKISH · 06-12-2010, 03:03 PM

Went to the U-Pull it yard today and FINALLY got the fuel lines I needed. Hope to get them cleaned and installed tonight. Got family and friends coming over so we'll see how that goes. Maybe I'll get the cab back on this weekend. Wish me luck!

**nlped** · 06-12-2010, 03:05 PM

^^^Good Luck!!!

menace121978 · 06-12-2010, 05:29 PM

right on Josh! im sure glad you found it!!! good luck man

79gmc5.3 · 06-12-2010, 08:14 PM

Looking Josh!! Little man looks like he's ready to take that 6.0l for a spin around the block!

Cherub · 06-12-2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Went to the U-Pull it yard today and FINALLY got the fuel lines I needed. Hope to get them cleaned and installed tonight. Got family and friends coming over so we'll see how that goes. Maybe I'll get the cab back on this weekend. Wish me luck!

tell them you have more important things to do LOL

STOCKISH · 06-12-2010, 11:43 PM

Yeah, that wont go over so well I'm sure.

STOCKISH · 06-13-2010, 05:31 PM

Good and bad news. The lines I got were off a long bed so they turned out to be totally wrong. So I took some time and bent some myself. Still need to cut them off the proper length and flare the ends but that'll happen tonight if my little one goes down in time for me to muster up the desire to go out in the garage and sweat like hell again.

Little bit at a time I guess.

**nlped** · 06-13-2010, 06:32 PM

Dumb question, but couldn't you cut them down and use them? Couldn't you cut a section out of the middles and reattach with some high pressure rubber line, or put a compression fitting in place?

Just curious.

Nevermind...I see that you bent up your own. They look better then stock anyway!

menace121978 · 06-13-2010, 06:40 PM

damn that looks great Josh! like Ed said... "better than stock!" if your really set on the factory line let me know and i'll send out mine today in exchange for your custom ones

btw... how was it getting them off? and did you get the harness too? the one i was under the other day was a long bed also! didnt know there was a difference

STOCKISH · 06-13-2010, 09:01 PM

They were easy to get off, it had a dump bed on it and it was up.

No harness was there though. Maybe next time.

silvereagle07 · 06-14-2010, 12:09 PM

Hey Josh, I got the radiator support loaded in the truck and I will bring it Tuesday if you still want it. Let me know. BTW, the fuel lines are looking good.

STOCKISH · 06-14-2010, 09:59 PM

Thanks Jeramy. I'll come by the shop tomorrow after work. Thanks again.

silvereagle07 · 07-01-2010, 11:35 AM

Got any updates?

STOCKISH · 07-03-2010, 11:09 PM

Very few. I took my rear springs off, disassembled them, sanded and painted and re-installed them so they will look good holding the 3.73 geared 12 bolt I picked up from you that i also cleaned ad have ready for paint. Finished running the fuel lines to the fuel rail, and a few misc. things I've been neglecting to finish. I am now ready to put the cab back on and I cant even start to tell you how excited I am about that. Then it should come together pretty quickly I hope. I also traded my 91 clip to FATHOE for a stock front end so I need to get the core support blasted, powder coated and installed.

Still trying to decide if I want to Air Ride it while it's all apart, too many decisions!

mcbassin · 07-04-2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I also traded my 91 clip to FATHOE for a stock front end so I need to get the core support blasted, powder coated and installed.

Just so you know you inspired my son to change his 86 to the 91 burb style........Maybe, we shouldn't have sold it, he may change his mind. Dang it.

I think your right it will go back together fast once you get the cab back on it. Keep it up man.

joe231 · 07-04-2010, 12:39 AM

Progress is progress

So your putting a '86 grill back on it?

06-10-2010, 07:56 PM	#401
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Well. I gues any progress is good progress. I had some time to hang out with my little man and he wanted to work on Daddy's truck. I decided to drill and tap my cylinder head instead of using the adapter because it just stuck out too far to work for me. Got it installed just in time for him to loose interest. Shorttle attention span they have! I know, pics or it didnt happen! Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-10-2010, 10:02 PM	#402
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build no no....can't be done yet.....those hands look WAY too clean. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-10-2010, 10:07 PM	#403
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Shortly after that he got into the tub of wheel bearing grease I was using to catch the shavings from drilling! Caught him just in time __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-11-2010, 09:15 AM	#405
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build nice job Josh. i still need to do that! just waiting to see what size the sending unit for the autometer gauge is. getting ready to head out to pick n pull for ya buddy! i'll give you a call in a bit and let you know what i get __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-11-2010, 10:32 AM	#406
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build You're the man! Thanks Dennis. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-11-2010, 06:12 PM	#407
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Looks good Josh. It was good meeting you yesterday. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-11-2010, 11:06 PM	#408
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build You too buddy! Always good to meet another GM truck enthusiast. Let me know if I can ever do anything to help you with your truck. Hopefully I will have my truck ready for your churches next car show. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-12-2010, 01:19 PM	#409
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build didn't your momma tell you about the internet.....and not to give people your private info and/or meet with them? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-12-2010, 03:03 PM	#410
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Went to the U-Pull it yard today and FINALLY got the fuel lines I needed. Hope to get them cleaned and installed tonight. Got family and friends coming over so we'll see how that goes. Maybe I'll get the cab back on this weekend. Wish me luck! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-12-2010, 03:05 PM	#411
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build ^^^Good Luck!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-12-2010, 05:29 PM	#412
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build right on Josh! im sure glad you found it!!! good luck man __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-12-2010, 08:14 PM	#413
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Looking Josh!! Little man looks like he's ready to take that 6.0l for a spin around the block! __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

06-12-2010, 11:43 PM	#415
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Yeah, that wont go over so well I'm sure. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-13-2010, 05:31 PM	#416
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Good and bad news. The lines I got were off a long bed so they turned out to be totally wrong. So I took some time and bent some myself. Still need to cut them off the proper length and flare the ends but that'll happen tonight if my little one goes down in time for me to muster up the desire to go out in the garage and sweat like hell again. Little bit at a time I guess. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-13-2010, 06:32 PM	#417
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Dumb question, but couldn't you cut them down and use them? Couldn't you cut a section out of the middles and reattach with some high pressure rubber line, or put a compression fitting in place? Just curious. Nevermind...I see that you bent up your own. They look better then stock anyway! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 06-13-2010 at 06:33 PM. Reason: DA attack



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06-13-2010, 06:40 PM	#418
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build damn that looks great Josh! like Ed said... "better than stock!" if your really set on the factory line let me know and i'll send out mine today in exchange for your custom ones btw... how was it getting them off? and did you get the harness too? the one i was under the other day was a long bed also! didnt know there was a difference __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-13-2010, 09:01 PM	#419
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build They were easy to get off, it had a dump bed on it and it was up. No harness was there though. Maybe next time. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. Last edited by STOCKISH; 06-15-2010 at 08:39 PM.

06-14-2010, 12:09 PM	#420
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Hey Josh, I got the radiator support loaded in the truck and I will bring it Tuesday if you still want it. Let me know. BTW, the fuel lines are looking good. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-14-2010, 09:59 PM	#421
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Thanks Jeramy. I'll come by the shop tomorrow after work. Thanks again. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-01-2010, 11:35 AM	#422
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Got any updates? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

07-03-2010, 11:09 PM	#423
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Very few. I took my rear springs off, disassembled them, sanded and painted and re-installed them so they will look good holding the 3.73 geared 12 bolt I picked up from you that i also cleaned ad have ready for paint. Finished running the fuel lines to the fuel rail, and a few misc. things I've been neglecting to finish. I am now ready to put the cab back on and I cant even start to tell you how excited I am about that. Then it should come together pretty quickly I hope. I also traded my 91 clip to FATHOE for a stock front end so I need to get the core support blasted, powder coated and installed. Still trying to decide if I want to Air Ride it while it's all apart, too many decisions! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. Last edited by STOCKISH; 07-03-2010 at 11:10 PM. Reason: I cant spell I guess!

07-04-2010, 12:39 AM	#425
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The 6.0 Silverado Build Progress is progress So your putting a '86 grill back on it? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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