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shrunken66stroker · 10-01-2009, 08:09 PM

Louder stereo Mac. I've found it solves most noises, hums, rattles, etc.

joe231 · 10-01-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Just picked the truck up at the shop. Brakes backed off and working fine. Yoke replaced (which should have been done in the first place), so there's no drip from the rear seal. They pulled the TH350 to see what the noise was - but everything appears to be perfect. It's a bit quieter, but I think I'm going to have to get used to the extra sound.

Mac.

so is it time to cruise that bad boy, or what?

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Louder stereo Mac. I've found it solves most noises, hums, rattles, etc.

works every time!

MacAttack · 10-01-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

so is it time to cruise that bad boy, or what?

Took here down by the beach tonight - runs great - much higher top end with the brakes not binding. Still no charging - so it's on the trickle charger presently. Even with the two-barrel, she gets up and scoots.

Mac.

joe231 · 10-01-2009, 09:48 PM

I love the 283 in the wife's '66, it is the little engine that could

MacAttack · 10-02-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I love the 283 in the wife's '66, it is the little engine that could

Yeah - I know exactly what you mean. I loved it in the Chevelle and drove the thing everywhere - all up and down the state, without missing a beat.

Mac.

4dranch · 10-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Glad your cruising her Mac, I know your happy..

Ooh and thanks for the pictures of the drive to the beach..

MacAttack · 10-02-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Ooh and thanks for the pictures of the drive to the beach..

Um, one Joe is enough.......

Mac.

4dranch · 10-02-2009, 11:27 AM

[QUOTE=MacAttack;3548429]Um, one Joe is enough.......:smoke QUOTE]

No truer words were ever spoken.....

1964C10 · 10-20-2009, 05:25 PM

Thanks Mac. Curious though why you hate that bumper? I was actually thinking about putting it on my truck, well the one that has the built in backup lights in it. The only problem is LMC only lists it for '67-'72.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=77

MacAttack · 10-20-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Curious though why you hate that bumper?

Well, actually - it's my driving that makes the bumper a problem.

Backing up - I've already run into the parking garage wall and a couple of short parking lot poles. When I do this, the bumper scrunches up and hits the edge of the bed, which the previous owner had Bondo'd on the corners and the bumper cuts right through the paint and filler.

Come to think of it - I'd better stick with it for a while, because you can imagine what the back of my truck would look like if it just had a roll-pan. (Better put a camera back there with the roll-pan installation.)

Mac.

1964C10 · 10-20-2009, 05:50 PM

LMAO....too funny.

Wonder if you could do me a huge favor and take a few closeup pictures of it so I can possibly match it up with the one I want to order from LMC. I called them but they have no tech support what so ever and the lady on the phone couldnt tell me anything about its size etc. Thanks Mac!

MacAttack · 10-20-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Wonder if you could do me a huge favor and take a few closeup pictures of it so I can possibly match it up with the one I want to order from LMC.

Of course I can, and don't tell Joe, but I'll try to include them with the 'Donut Derelicts' pics I took Saturday - sometime tomorrow. I have to relearn the Sony download system, cause the brain cells are old and few.

Mac.

1964C10 · 10-20-2009, 06:00 PM

Thanks Mac and I appreciate it! Btw Sony Download system isn't the easiest so it isn't just your brain lol.

MacAttack · 10-20-2009, 06:08 PM

It's okay once I get going, but I don't have the guts yet to take the memory stick to Wal-Mart and plug it into the Kodak print maker.

Afraid I'll launch nuclear tipped missiles towards China, or something.

(Mr. Tech strikes again)

MacAttack · 10-21-2009, 12:47 PM

Bumper Pics:

MacAttack · 10-21-2009, 12:49 PM

...and....

MacAttack · 10-21-2009, 12:51 PM

....then...

1964C10 · 10-21-2009, 04:16 PM

Thanks for those awesome pictures Mac!!! I really appreciate it! !

MacAttack · 10-21-2009, 04:44 PM

My pleasure.

1964C10 · 10-21-2009, 04:47 PM

btw does it look like it hooks up with the standard brackets or is it a fab job?

Dig the classic license plate!

MacAttack · 10-21-2009, 04:50 PM

Standard - all the way, same same - long time.

On the plate - I'm going to redo the yellow with a roller next time, because masking sucks and my hand isn't steady enough to freehand with a brush.

padresag · 10-21-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Standard - all the way, same same - long time.

On the plate - I'm going to redo the yellow with a roller next time, because masking sucks and my hand isn't steady enough to freehand with a brush.

all those old sign painters took a little pull on the jug to steady up their hand,didn't they? and they didn't use masking tape
you just need a good brush and keep a wet edge on it(the brush) and it will flow just fine
ron

MacAttack · 10-22-2009, 10:24 AM

Well - I have a shaky hand and I like it that way, but that's another story.

4dranch · 10-22-2009, 10:59 AM

I just can't beleive we got some pictures from you Mac....

Is that the original spare tire holder?

1964C10 · 10-22-2009, 06:20 PM

Thanks again Mac! Did those plates come with your truck or did you get them off ebay?

10-01-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Louder stereo Mac. I've found it solves most noises, hums, rattles, etc. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

10-01-2009, 09:48 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I love the 283 in the wife's '66, it is the little engine that could __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-02-2009, 10:22 AM	#6
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Glad your cruising her Mac, I know your happy.. Ooh and thanks for the pictures of the drive to the beach.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

10-02-2009, 11:27 AM	#8
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins [QUOTE=MacAttack;3548429]Um, one Joe is enough.......:smoke QUOTE] No truer words were ever spoken..... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

10-20-2009, 05:25 PM	#9
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Thanks Mac. Curious though why you hate that bumper? I was actually thinking about putting it on my truck, well the one that has the built in backup lights in it. The only problem is LMC only lists it for '67-'72. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=77 __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

10-20-2009, 05:50 PM	#11
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins LMAO....too funny. Wonder if you could do me a huge favor and take a few closeup pictures of it so I can possibly match it up with the one I want to order from LMC. I called them but they have no tech support what so ever and the lady on the phone couldnt tell me anything about its size etc. Thanks Mac! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

10-20-2009, 06:00 PM	#13
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Thanks Mac and I appreciate it! Btw Sony Download system isn't the easiest so it isn't just your brain lol. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

10-20-2009, 06:08 PM	#14
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins It's okay once I get going, but I don't have the guts yet to take the memory stick to Wal-Mart and plug it into the Kodak print maker. Afraid I'll launch nuclear tipped missiles towards China, or something. (Mr. Tech strikes again) __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-21-2009, 12:47 PM	#15
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Bumper Pics: Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-21-2009, 12:49 PM	#16
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins ...and.... Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-21-2009, 12:51 PM	#17
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins ....then... Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-21-2009, 04:16 PM	#18
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Thanks for those awesome pictures Mac!!! I really appreciate it! ! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

10-21-2009, 04:44 PM	#19
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins My pleasure. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-21-2009, 04:47 PM	#20
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins btw does it look like it hooks up with the standard brackets or is it a fab job? Dig the classic license plate! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it Last edited by 1964C10; 10-21-2009 at 04:47 PM.

10-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#21
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Standard - all the way, same same - long time. On the plate - I'm going to redo the yellow with a roller next time, because masking sucks and my hand isn't steady enough to freehand with a brush. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise. Last edited by MacAttack; 10-21-2009 at 04:51 PM.



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10-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#23
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Well - I have a shaky hand and I like it that way, but that's another story. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-22-2009, 10:59 AM	#24
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I just can't beleive we got some pictures from you Mac.... Is that the original spare tire holder? __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 10-22-2009 at 11:01 AM.

10-22-2009, 06:20 PM	#25
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Thanks again Mac! Did those plates come with your truck or did you get them off ebay? __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

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