What did you do to your truck today?

[66ChevyMax]

Test fit the cab.


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[198plus]

Saturday I decided to paint my trim stripes silver metallic and re cleared the bed.

[coulter]

beautiful paint!!! nice work

[tazattitude]

Great job!!! Almost painted mine in Atomic Orange or H-D Sedona Orange and black

[CRGRS 66]

I cracked my intake manifold, had looped the heater hoses together so that I can get the heater box out to work on restoring, but decided to put some plugs in instead. Damn if I didn't crack the intake manifold... Guess I know what I am doing this weekend.

[CRGRS 66]

Any recommendations for a new intake?

I believe that this is a 283, not 100% sure, but no reason to believe it is not, it also has holley 4bbl, suspect it is a 650 single pump.

Want to get her back on the road ASAP.

[mud.man.rj]

Well nice part on the intakes is pretty much any dual plane intake is great to use today, just stay away from single plane intakes, they are for higher Rpm range, not very streetable. I generally use an Edelbrock Performer whick in your case is good from idle right up to the higher 5,000 rpm range, some more performance minded use an Performer RPM intake, still dual plane but 1,500 to 5,800 Rpm range.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Well nice part on the intakes is pretty much any dual plane intake is great to use today, just stay away from single plane intakes, they are for higher Rpm range, not very streetable. I generally use an Edelbrock Performer whick in your case is good from idle right up to the higher 5,000 rpm range, some more performance minded use an Performer RPM intake, still dual plane but 1,500 to 5,800 Rpm range.

Thanks mudman

[A.T. RockDriller]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

I cracked my intake manifold, had looped the heater hoses together so that I can get the heater box out to work on restoring, but decided to put some plugs in instead. Damn if I didn't crack the intake manifold... Guess I know what I am doing this weekend.

Ouch.
Now that's a real $hitter.

[steve'62]

When and why did it crack? When you were putting the plugs in or because you were putting the plug in? I was just about to plug my heater hole, was reading that other people have done it no prob. I don't want to crack my intake though! I also read that people drill a couple holes I'm the thermostat when doing this too.
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[CRGRS 66]

I was a moron at the time, and over tightened the plug. Silver lining is that I found an edelbrock performer manifold at partsource, the ink on the box was faded, must have had it in stock since they opened the store. They were glad to see it go, got it for $99.00!!

[dantimdad]

You have to chase the threads before you put the plugs in. They become corroded and filled with calcium over the years. If you don't chase them, the pressure will expand the port and crack the manifold.

I did mine and it went off without a hitch.

Steven

[dantimdad]

Very cool!

[robber grin]

Got the 62 running on the original 235 tonight! Just have to find a rad and wiring and it's time to get on down the road.

[CRGRS 66]

nice to hear robber!
How about a few pics of the 62... I am a 62 myself (just had my 50th!!!)
I hope to have my intake changed, and have my baby back on the road this weekend.
Craigerrrr

[robber grin]

It is a rough looking truck at the moment due to a half centry of Texas suntanning... but I will get some more pics up soon. Good luck with the intake swap and enjoy the ride!

[CRGRS 66]

Steve'62, if you are just putting pipe plugs in the ports where the heater hose goes on the water pump and the intake you would just use some teflon tape, or some non anaerobic thread sealant. Again, don't be a moron like me and over tighten them. They are tapered threads, the seal is actually metal to metal, the teflon tape serves as a lubricant so the threads don't gall. Cheers! I used brass countersunk hex plugs.

[gimmy 64]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Steve'62, if you are just putting pipe plugs in the ports where the heater hose goes on the water pump and the intake you would just use some teflon tape, or some non anaerobic thread sealant. Again, don't be a moron like me and over tighten them. They are tapered threads, the seal is actually metal to metal, the teflon tape serves as a lubricant so the threads don't gall. Cheers! I used brass countersunk hex plugs.

do not use teflon tape on aluminum manifolds it can crack the manifold---this is from edelbrock instructions. use thread sealant. like someone said tappered fit put teflon tape on and now part is bigger easy to crack. i have used pipe dope for plumbing and it works

[padresag]

Originally Posted by robber grin

It is a rough looking truck at the moment due to a half centry of Texas suntanning... but I will get some more pics up soon. Good luck with the intake swap and enjoy the ride!

the teflon tape is a seal
ron

[waspp]

I managed to put my windshield and rear window back in. Its starting to look like something other than a shell!

[steve'62]

What gasket material do I use on the plug for
The intake manifold?
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[dantimdad]

Use the pink teflon tape. It's stronger and handles heat better.

I tried using ptfe paste and it was a mess, squeezed out and the plugs didn't go all the way in.

Steven

[62 Barnfind]

Started repairing the dents and rust on my hood.

[dantimdad]

How is the HF stud welder working out?

I was thinking of buying one but want a real world opinion.

Steven

[jbgroby]

Originally Posted by dantimdad

How is the HF stud welder working out?

I was thinking of buying one but want a real world opinion.

Steven

I have one and it is prob. the best tool i ever bought for the restoration (short of the cabinet blaster). However, the slide hammer they give you does not last, I bought a seperate one off another site. You can see the guys using it in my album to pull out some deep dents.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/570011449JVCLFX

The upper cab corners were bad. someone must have been in an accident or had heavy lumber slide around.

Hope these pics. help you make up your mind.