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jgh64pkup · 02-28-2010, 10:47 PM

im sorry to say this but you misspelled positraction
but it looks really good ad original

Ackattack · 03-01-2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

im sorry to say this but you misspelled positraction
but it looks really good ad original

duh!

I also listed "frt chrome bumper" and then "chrome-bumper frt&rr"

since I smudge the ink I'll get another one some day

Ackattack · 03-01-2010, 01:50 AM

made a little more progress today

I got the rear tail lights installed. Forgot to get pictures of those, but new lenses sure make them look nice.

Then I got the headlights installed. It wasn't as easy as I expected. The hole for the headlight bucket to set into wasn't right (used a GMC grill) so I had to cut a little on that, then I had to cut a notch out for the turn signal wiring. I went and got some stainless screws to screw in the trim rings. Finally I wired up the ground wires. And they work!

I also installed the front bumper and cigarette lighter. The blinkers aren't working, however the emergency flashers are. Not sure why. When I turn on the turn signal I can hear something on the fuse panel, but no blinking. I don't have the rear taillights hooked up and I know there is a "problem" with LED lights and flashers. I have one LED flasher that came with the head lights. I'm hoping when I get the tailights hooked up it will take care of it's self. We'll see.

68 TT · 03-01-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

The blinkers aren't working, however the emergency flashers are. Not sure why. When I turn on the turn signal I can hear something on the fuse panel, but no blinking. I don't have the rear taillights hooked up and I know there is a "problem" with LED lights and flashers. I have one LED flasher that came with the head lights. I'm hoping when I get the tailights hooked up it will take care of it's self. We'll see.

Some vehicles have two flasher modules. One for hazards and one for turn signals. Don't remember if the 67-72 is that way.

menace121978 · 03-01-2010, 08:36 AM

nice progress buddy! looking sweet

mcbassin · 03-01-2010, 09:05 AM

Looking good! Nice progress! sorry to hear about the alignment fiasco.

Ackattack · 03-01-2010, 01:38 PM

yeah, my EZ wiring harness has 2 flasher modules.

nuke1 · 03-01-2010, 02:48 PM

Ack, The truck is really looking amazing, Love the SPID, Would you mind emailing that to me? As for the alignment, mine took 3 hours to do, and as for the flashers, i installed a ez wiring also, signals worked at first,m but now i AM HAVING PROBLEMS! argh. I believe mine is a ground thou. Keep it up and before long you will be driving it.

Ackattack · 03-01-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

Ack, The truck is really looking amazing, Love the SPID, Would you mind emailing that to me? As for the alignment, mine took 3 hours to do, and as for the flashers, i installed a ez wiring also, signals worked at first,m but now i AM HAVING PROBLEMS! argh. I believe mine is a ground thou. Keep it up and before long you will be driving it.

PM me your email address

BossHogg69 · 03-01-2010, 04:45 PM

Ack - your truck looks killer. I'm really diggin those headlight too. Very nice work.

Hard Luck · 03-01-2010, 05:31 PM

Really great progress! I like the idea of the custom ID tag so any shop can figure out what you have when you are out on the road (or in case you forget what part you used where, hahaha.)

lofly'a · 03-01-2010, 11:56 PM

Lovin the headlights, i want some. would you pm me the excel spreadsheet of the spid also. i am pm' ing my email address. thanks.

Ackattack · 03-02-2010, 12:12 AM

just to clear up, the excel spreadsheet I have only prints the options on the SPID. I got the decal from LMC.

Ackattack · 03-03-2010, 02:07 AM

A little more progress tonight. I got the tail lights all hooked up and working, got the brake switch and the torque converter lockup switch (an the same switch) wired up. That's about it for tonight.

stueber68 · 03-03-2010, 08:48 AM

I would appreciate a spid sheet please. PM sent

Frizzle Fry · 03-03-2010, 12:08 PM

Nice progress man.

Number98 · 03-03-2010, 08:03 PM

It's really coming together man!

lewisaric · 03-05-2010, 01:24 AM

I cant wait til mine gets that far

RoadDog · 03-07-2010, 08:03 PM

Ack, hurry up and get moved so I can drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Ackattack · 03-07-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDog

Ack, hurry up and get moved so I can drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Old guys like you wouldn't be able to handle the POWER!

RoadDog · 03-08-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

Old guys like you wouldn't be able to handle the POWER!

Afraid I will show you up????

Ackattack · 03-08-2010, 12:55 AM

I figured out the blinkers. I missed a wire to the ignition switch that powered the turn signals, radio, and A/C....

So now I believe I am legal to drive!!!! Unfortunately it is going to turn rainy this week and my windshield is still not sealed correctly. I have to work a bunch this week any ways (OT will help pay for some more stuff maybe

) Hopefully I'll get the windshshield fully installed the next week.

In the mean time I got my second skin "damplifier" to install, and the carpet is on it's way. So I'll get that in as well as the rest of my seats.

Ackattack · 03-10-2010, 02:13 AM

Well it hasn't been raining this week like they called for, and I ended up getting off at regular time......so I drove the truck on the road!!!!!!!!!!!

Overally it drove great. It rattled like no other with the one piece windows just sitting in place with rags to keep the from rattleing too much (I lost the upper seals at some point). And the trans cover wasn't bolted in, and just bare metal interior. On the road I didn't get on it real hard, but when I did give it a little gas, it seamed pretty quick. The steering is very light (if I remember right the gear box is off the 3/4 ton parts truck). I had a bunch of tools in the cab, so I didn't get on the brakes real hard, but they're difinatly working.

I logged the whole test drive with my laptop, and all of the numbers looked good. No knock retard and the fuel trims looked nice.

A couple of things to do. The speedometer is WAY off. It's an programable electric one, so I need to program it. Also, I need to change the gear ratio and tire size in the tune. At really low speeds the transmission isn't shifting like it should cause the computer is a little confused....no biggy though.

Now the bad news. After I got home I started working on some stuff and noticed a liquid on the ground. Turns out its antifreeze, so it looks like the water pump probably needs replaced. I didn't investigate real close, but that's what I'm assuming it is (I didn't have any cooling issues on my drive).

After the test drive I got a little work done on the truck. I removed the ECM mounting plate and trimmed it so my foot doesn't catch on it. Then I bolted in the transmission hump, installed the pass. side mirror, re-mounted the fuse block and started installing the sound deadener.

mcbassin · 03-10-2010, 12:14 PM

Sounds like some awesome progress, must be pretty rewarding to see the fruits of all that labor coming together.

Ackattack · 03-10-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like some awesome progress, must be pretty rewarding to see the fruits of all that labor coming together.

Yeah totally.....and other than the leaking waterpump, it drove perfect.

02-28-2010, 10:47 PM	#1
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread im sorry to say this but you misspelled positraction but it looks really good ad original __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

03-01-2010, 01:50 AM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread made a little more progress today I got the rear tail lights installed. Forgot to get pictures of those, but new lenses sure make them look nice. Then I got the headlights installed. It wasn't as easy as I expected. The hole for the headlight bucket to set into wasn't right (used a GMC grill) so I had to cut a little on that, then I had to cut a notch out for the turn signal wiring. I went and got some stainless screws to screw in the trim rings. Finally I wired up the ground wires. And they work! I also installed the front bumper and cigarette lighter. The blinkers aren't working, however the emergency flashers are. Not sure why. When I turn on the turn signal I can hear something on the fuse panel, but no blinking. I don't have the rear taillights hooked up and I know there is a "problem" with LED lights and flashers. I have one LED flasher that came with the head lights. I'm hoping when I get the tailights hooked up it will take care of it's self. We'll see. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-01-2010, 08:36 AM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread nice progress buddy! looking sweet __________________ "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

03-01-2010, 09:05 AM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Looking good! Nice progress! sorry to hear about the alignment fiasco. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-01-2010, 01:38 PM	#7
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread yeah, my EZ wiring harness has 2 flasher modules. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-01-2010, 02:48 PM	#8
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Ack, The truck is really looking amazing, Love the SPID, Would you mind emailing that to me? As for the alignment, mine took 3 hours to do, and as for the flashers, i installed a ez wiring also, signals worked at first,m but now i AM HAVING PROBLEMS! argh. I believe mine is a ground thou. Keep it up and before long you will be driving it. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-01-2010, 04:45 PM	#10
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Ack - your truck looks killer. I'm really diggin those headlight too. Very nice work. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

03-01-2010, 05:31 PM	#11
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Really great progress! I like the idea of the custom ID tag so any shop can figure out what you have when you are out on the road (or in case you forget what part you used where, hahaha.)

03-01-2010, 11:56 PM	#12
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Lovin the headlights, i want some. would you pm me the excel spreadsheet of the spid also. i am pm' ing my email address. thanks. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

03-02-2010, 12:12 AM	#13
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread just to clear up, the excel spreadsheet I have only prints the options on the SPID. I got the decal from LMC. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-03-2010, 02:07 AM	#14
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread A little more progress tonight. I got the tail lights all hooked up and working, got the brake switch and the torque converter lockup switch (an the same switch) wired up. That's about it for tonight. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-03-2010, 08:48 AM	#15
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread I would appreciate a spid sheet please. PM sent __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

03-03-2010, 12:08 PM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Nice progress man.

03-03-2010, 08:03 PM	#17
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread It's really coming together man!

03-05-2010, 01:24 AM	#18
lewisaric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: guntown,ms Posts: 81	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread I cant wait til mine gets that far



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03-07-2010, 08:03 PM	#19
RoadDog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hays, Kansas Posts: 7	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Ack, hurry up and get moved so I can drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!1

03-08-2010, 12:55 AM	#22
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread I figured out the blinkers. I missed a wire to the ignition switch that powered the turn signals, radio, and A/C.... So now I believe I am legal to drive!!!! Unfortunately it is going to turn rainy this week and my windshield is still not sealed correctly. I have to work a bunch this week any ways (OT will help pay for some more stuff maybe ) Hopefully I'll get the windshshield fully installed the next week. In the mean time I got my second skin "damplifier" to install, and the carpet is on it's way. So I'll get that in as well as the rest of my seats. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-10-2010, 02:13 AM	#23
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Well it hasn't been raining this week like they called for, and I ended up getting off at regular time......so I drove the truck on the road!!!!!!!!!!! Overally it drove great. It rattled like no other with the one piece windows just sitting in place with rags to keep the from rattleing too much (I lost the upper seals at some point). And the trans cover wasn't bolted in, and just bare metal interior. On the road I didn't get on it real hard, but when I did give it a little gas, it seamed pretty quick. The steering is very light (if I remember right the gear box is off the 3/4 ton parts truck). I had a bunch of tools in the cab, so I didn't get on the brakes real hard, but they're difinatly working. I logged the whole test drive with my laptop, and all of the numbers looked good. No knock retard and the fuel trims looked nice. A couple of things to do. The speedometer is WAY off. It's an programable electric one, so I need to program it. Also, I need to change the gear ratio and tire size in the tune. At really low speeds the transmission isn't shifting like it should cause the computer is a little confused....no biggy though. Now the bad news. After I got home I started working on some stuff and noticed a liquid on the ground. Turns out its antifreeze, so it looks like the water pump probably needs replaced. I didn't investigate real close, but that's what I'm assuming it is (I didn't have any cooling issues on my drive). After the test drive I got a little work done on the truck. I removed the ECM mounting plate and trimmed it so my foot doesn't catch on it. Then I bolted in the transmission hump, installed the pass. side mirror, re-mounted the fuse block and started installing the sound deadener. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-10-2010, 12:14 PM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread Sounds like some awesome progress, must be pretty rewarding to see the fruits of all that labor coming together. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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