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VDOG · 09-03-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

Changed the oil and filter, also took the front coil springs out and cut 1/4 coil off trying to lower the front end 1"...it went down maybe 1/2".

Make sure you post a pic Randy, I wanted to do the samething but was not sure if I should just go with drop spindles and new coils.

78bronzechariot · 09-04-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pont406

Got the motor in. With aluminum parts truck is a little higher now but it's still missing a lot of parts.

Diggin the Pontiac!

street_rodder · 09-04-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pont406

Got the motor in. With aluminum parts truck is a little higher now but it's still missing a lot of parts.

I am all up and in love with your "engine decision"!!

Being a Looooooooong time Pontiac Nut.....this is EXACTLY what I will be doing to my 68 GMC.

Although minus the aluminum heads....I am building a 1970 Pontiac 455 HO engine with its original #64 heads for the 68 now...!!

Keep me up to date with your project!!! Love it!

Pont406 · 09-04-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by street_rodder

I am all up and in love with your "engine decision"!!

Being a Looooooooong time Pontiac Nut.....this is EXACTLY what I will be doing to my 68 GMC.

Although minus the aluminum heads....I am building a 1970 Pontiac 455 HO engine with its original #64 heads for the 68 now...!!

Keep me up to date with your project!!! Love it!

Thanks,
it's getting close. Just needs an exhaust. It will get 3" x-pipe set up and spintech mufflers.

hotrodhomi · 09-02-2012, 01:35 AM

Started cleaning things up in preparation for my new engine.
I have a few question about the install though.
See This Thread

unreconstructed1 · 09-02-2012, 01:47 AM

bought the materials to do a tranny filter and fluid change on 2 of my trucks. Next I need to do a fluid and filter change on the '69, and then a round of oil changes on EVERYTHING...

GeeMCeee · 09-02-2012, 02:26 AM

Replaced the fan belt after it did the chicken and overheated on the freeway today..

VWNate1 · 09-02-2012, 02:38 AM

My '69 C/10 with 250 CID L6 and TH350 tranny , 29" tires gets 17 MPG , no AC and I don't rev. the pi$$ out of it going stupidly fast on the freeway....

I am well pleased with this fuel mileage , it's far better than my old '49 3100 with 235 , that never got above 12 MPG .

69GWC · 09-02-2012, 03:17 PM

Installed a new steering stabilizer on it. And some cleaning.
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**Tom Vogel** · 09-02-2012, 04:04 PM

Exhaust completed... well, except for Jet Hot.

69GWC · 09-03-2012, 06:04 PM

Painted my clutch/brake/gas and E brake pedals the steering column and both shifter shafts today.

street_rodder · 09-04-2012, 03:58 AM

Weeks 3 and 4 and this is what was accomplished!

DevilDog Aggie · 09-04-2012, 09:26 AM

Wasn't today but Saturday. Got the e-brake fixed. Bad cable and linkage. Then got the timing straightened out. Somewhat. Runs better, but still sucking gas. It will backfire through the carb when it is still cold while you are under throttle, but once warmed up she runs great. Not sure where to proceed from there. Still have a minor dieseling problem as well. Not near as bad as before but still there.

LEX · 09-04-2012, 01:33 PM

Took 4 steelies to get blasted. Painting them tomorrow.

Hard Luck · 09-04-2012, 02:10 PM

Let's see. Five lug conversion, new brake all around, got all five new wheels mounted, and had new tonneau cover made.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-04-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hard Luck

Let's see. Five lug conversion, new brake all around, got all five new wheels mounted, and had new tonneau cover made.

Is THAT all?

Beautiful!

69GWC · 09-05-2012, 05:54 PM

oh its the little things sometimes..

chrome tailgate handle, nice LMC trucks is on my way home..lol

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-05-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

oh its the little things sometimes..

chrome tailgate handle, nice LMC trucks is on my way home..lol

Well, 69GWC, you made me go to work this evening. I broke out my LMC "bottom" trim, measured twice, and cut it.
(Sidebar: I wish LMC wouldn't ship with all that nasty "popcorn"....What a mess to chase those kernels that got away around the driveway).

So, it was just me, 3M, a fine file, the band saw, some anti-scuff tape for the cuts. Here's the end result...BTW, I had previous trim problems and didn't want to drill holes in the tail gate.
However, the stock chrome center piece needed to be screwed on for various reasons.

This is all pre-paint. So, the mock up is done. Maybe for a few years. The SS strips are on there rock-solid with two runs of 3M 7/8" double stick trim tape.

69GWC · 09-05-2012, 10:03 PM

Ah looks good, I will put That same trim on mine at some point.
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shopking72 · 09-05-2012, 10:33 PM

Last thing I did was drive it to Black Top Nationals

DevilDog Aggie · 09-06-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shopking72

Last thing I did was drive it to Black Top Nationals

She is awesome!!! I love that color and the wheels!!!

shopking72 · 09-06-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilDog Aggie

She is awesome!!! I love that color and the wheels!!!

Thanks! Color looked good in the lights inside I thought

**nlped** · 09-05-2012, 10:34 PM

^^^wicked SEXY!!!
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mud.man.rj · 09-06-2012, 12:41 AM

Wicked is right,looks like a million bucks.

Gonepostal · 09-06-2012, 12:50 AM

Had to replace a starter cause I thought it was bad only to find out it was a short in the positive cable that was on the headers wife said it was a shower of sparks as she was following me home then all went south both cables burned in half and no lights on a dark road is not a fun thing found a driveway and had to flatbed it home oh well time for a rewire the price we pay for our toys

09-02-2012, 01:35 AM	#5
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GeeMCeee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle,Wa. Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced the fan belt after it did the chicken and overheated on the freeway today..

09-02-2012, 02:38 AM	#8
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re : Fuel Economy My '69 C/10 with 250 CID L6 and TH350 tranny , 29" tires gets 17 MPG , no AC and I don't rev. the pi$$ out of it going stupidly fast on the freeway.... I am well pleased with this fuel mileage , it's far better than my old '49 3100 with 235 , that never got above 12 MPG . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

09-02-2012, 03:17 PM	#9
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a new steering stabilizer on it. And some cleaning. Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2012, 04:04 PM	#10
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Exhaust completed... well, except for Jet Hot. Attached Images

09-02-2012, 01:47 AM	#6
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	Re: What did you do to your truck today! bought the materials to do a tranny filter and fluid change on 2 of my trucks. Next I need to do a fluid and filter change on the '69, and then a round of oil changes on EVERYTHING... __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."~ Thomas Jefferson 1967 GMC C1500 LWB 250/3 on the tree- 1969 Chevy C/10 SWB 350/TH350 1996 Chevy Silverado LWB 350/4L60E 1997 Chevy K2500 350/4L80E

09-03-2012, 06:04 PM	#11
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Painted my clutch/brake/gas and E brake pedals the steering column and both shifter shafts today.

09-04-2012, 03:58 AM	#12
street_rodder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The World's Most Famous Beach...Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 59	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Weeks 3 and 4 and this is what was accomplished!

09-04-2012, 09:26 AM	#13
DevilDog Aggie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 147	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Wasn't today but Saturday. Got the e-brake fixed. Bad cable and linkage. Then got the timing straightened out. Somewhat. Runs better, but still sucking gas. It will backfire through the carb when it is still cold while you are under throttle, but once warmed up she runs great. Not sure where to proceed from there. Still have a minor dieseling problem as well. Not near as bad as before but still there. __________________ __________________ Rob '72 Chevy C-10 - 350-5.7/TH350/PS/PB/AC Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...87#post5503187 Semper Fi and Gig'em Aggies!

09-04-2012, 01:33 PM	#14
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took 4 steelies to get blasted. Painting them tomorrow.

09-04-2012, 02:10 PM	#15
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Let's see. Five lug conversion, new brake all around, got all five new wheels mounted, and had new tonneau cover made. Attached Images

09-05-2012, 05:54 PM	#17
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! oh its the little things sometimes.. chrome tailgate handle, nice LMC trucks is on my way home..lol

09-05-2012, 10:03 PM	#19
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Ah looks good, I will put That same trim on mine at some point. Posted via Mobile Device

09-05-2012, 10:33 PM	#20
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Last thing I did was drive it to Black Top Nationals __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

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