SoCal checkin' in - Page 19 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

huero · 06-01-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

I've posted this on the other SoCal page, but for those who did not see it, bottom line, im keeping the truck. Thanks for all the support from yous guys. LOL
This is what will be going in there now.

Nice!

VDOG · 06-01-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by huero

Nice!

Thanks bro. It wont be the fuel injection just yet, im going to use an intake and carb for now. Might just use the TPI for my 350 later on. I need my truck right now for stuff around the house.

huero · 06-01-2010, 11:16 PM

I would rather try and get the FI up and running if I had the chance.
You do know the intake from the 289 won't fit do you?
Also, that engine has the reverse flow cooling system. Should not be an issue but, you might want to get familiar with that engine's minor details.
That is a great replacement for the 289 if you ask me.

VDOG · 06-02-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by huero

I would rather try and get the FI up and running if I had the chance.
You do know the intake from the 289 won't fit do you?
Also, that engine has the reverse flow cooling system. Should not be an issue but, you might want to get familiar with that engine's minor details.
That is a great replacement for the 289 if you ask me.

It was between this or a TBI 350, so yea its a good fine.
The problem is, I have not been able to use my truck since Oct of last year and I need it for the house projects im trying to finish so I can tear it down and do it right. I have neither the time nor the extra money to get the wire harness for this conversion to work correctly. Im into my truck now almost 600.00 on parts, extras, shop time all because of 4 lose bolts. It was almost sold.

ItMightScrape · 06-05-2010, 01:09 AM

Duarte/Irwindale
Ive got two trucks
67 C20 long bed fleetside and a 68 C20 long bed stepside
Im currently completely taking apart the 68 so that I can shorten the frame and convert it to a 5 lug then im going to order a slew of Porterbuilt products.
I have most of the parts off the 68 that will be for sale...hood/grill in great shape..fenders not so good..some good parts others kinda blah

VDOG · 06-06-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ItMightScrape

Duarte/Irwindale
Ive got two trucks
67 C20 long bed fleetside and a 68 C20 long bed stepside
Im currently completely taking apart the 68 so that I can shorten the frame and convert it to a 5 lug then im going to order a slew of Porterbuilt products.
I have most of the parts off the 68 that will be for sale...hood/grill in great shape..fenders not so good..some good parts others kinda blah

Your at the right place for advice. That 68 frontend should sell very fast.
Welcome to the board and the SoCal members page.

ItMightScrape · 06-06-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Your at the right place for advice. That 68 frontend should sell very fast.
Welcome to the board and the SoCal members page.

Thanks VDOG I have been lurking on here for a couple years but just got the trucks in the last couple months.
I need to upgrade my membership so I can start posting parts for sale

VDOG · 06-06-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ItMightScrape

Thanks VDOG I have been lurking on here for a couple years but just got the trucks in the last couple months.
I need to upgrade my membership so I can start posting parts for sale

Yea mee too. Since im changing my motor I got stuff to get rid of. Also Craigslist will be put to work.

ItMightScrape · 06-06-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Yea mee too. Since im changing my motor I got stuff to get rid of. Also Craigslist will be put to work.

Im just waiting for the pics to upload on Craigslist...need to sell this stuff so I can start buying parts for the build

dmnall · 06-11-2010, 03:46 PM

Santa Barbara/Goleta here! Driving around in 94 K2500 dd now!

Cheers,
Charlie

VDOG · 06-12-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dmnall

Santa Barbara/Goleta here! Driving around in 94 K2500 dd now!

Cheers,
Charlie

Welcome to the SoCal Post. You have a great area for a meet. Now some of us (like me) have to get our trucks in road worthy shape. LOL

dmnall · 06-13-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Welcome to the SoCal Post. You have a great area for a meet. Now some of us (like me) have to get our trucks in road worthy shape. LOL

I hear you on that one, I need to get my 68 swb road worthy but I am enjoying driving my 94! There are a lot of great areas around So Cal, I need to hit up Long Beach swap meet *always need something for the 68*..

Thank you again,
Charlie

VDOG · 06-20-2010, 02:05 AM

Trying to get ready for summer. Or at least the Brothers Truck Show.

coolbus4us · 06-24-2010, 10:59 AM

sweet looks about ready to drop in

VDOG · 06-24-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by coolbus4us

sweet looks about ready to drop in

Thanks, as soon as I remove my 283 thats in there now, I can drop it in.
My plan is to fire it up on sunday.

VDOG · 07-05-2010, 01:24 PM

Brothers Truck Show.

Any one going?

Sinister · 07-05-2010, 01:30 PM

Still deciding. Did you get your motor fired up?

JOHNORO · 07-05-2010, 06:35 PM

Oh yeah we will be there ! Representing
Check the the other "Brothers" thread's
We are trying to beat last years count of 67-72 Forum Members
They set us up in a Nice shaded area that is located just
as you drive in on the right side of the park.
So join us if you can hope to see you there

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407909

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=405035

VDOG · 07-06-2010, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Still deciding. Did you get your motor fired up?

Sinister
I hope to fire it up by Wednesday. I broke the Auto Detent cable or throtle cable when I dropped the engine in. Looking for the right one, not the universal fit.

JOHNORO
I saw the post, I was curious if some of our other members here were going.
If not in my truck, then my car. Rather the truck.

ItMightScrape · 07-07-2010, 01:05 AM

I will be attending the Brothers show but my truck is a long way from attending anything right now

JOHNORO · 07-07-2010, 08:30 AM

Glad you are able to make it,
If you cant join the caravan in corona
say hello at the entrance so you can park with the group
lookout for our trucks while we wait in line...

Kabwe · 07-09-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Brothers Truck Show.

Any one going?

VDog you know I'm always there. I go to shows like some people go to church.lol

VDOG · 07-09-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

VDog you know I'm always there. I go to shows like some people go to church.lol

I hear you. Im trying to drive Bondo Louie, but im missing a few things.
The clamp that holds the pedal rod to the accelerator rod. A breather cap that will fit a later style valve cover. Cottor pin and spring for the gear shift linkage. Other than that everything else is wired up, add water then go.
Something tells me I will finish on Sunday Morning. LOL

huero · 07-14-2010, 12:49 AM

Right on VDOG!
Good work!

VDOG · 07-14-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by huero

Right on VDOG!
Good work!

Thanks bro. How is your truck coming along?

06-01-2010, 11:16 PM	#453
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: SoCal checkin' in I would rather try and get the FI up and running if I had the chance. You do know the intake from the 289 won't fit do you? Also, that engine has the reverse flow cooling system. Should not be an issue but, you might want to get familiar with that engine's minor details. That is a great replacement for the 289 if you ask me.

06-05-2010, 01:09 AM	#455
ItMightScrape Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 82	Re: SoCal checkin' in Duarte/Irwindale Ive got two trucks 67 C20 long bed fleetside and a 68 C20 long bed stepside Im currently completely taking apart the 68 so that I can shorten the frame and convert it to a 5 lug then im going to order a slew of Porterbuilt products. I have most of the parts off the 68 that will be for sale...hood/grill in great shape..fenders not so good..some good parts others kinda blah

06-11-2010, 03:46 PM	#460
dmnall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 505	Re: SoCal checkin' in Santa Barbara/Goleta here! Driving around in 94 K2500 dd now! Cheers, Charlie __________________ 1968 C10 Truck LWB Fleetside 1968 C10 Truck SWB Stepside 1994 K2500 Ext Cab Fleetside 2008 Honda Civic Si lease

06-20-2010, 02:05 AM	#463
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in Trying to get ready for summer. Or at least the Brothers Truck Show. Attached Images

06-24-2010, 10:59 AM	#464
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: SoCal checkin' in sweet looks about ready to drop in __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

07-05-2010, 01:24 PM	#466
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in Brothers Truck Show. Any one going?

07-05-2010, 01:30 PM	#467
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: SoCal checkin' in Still deciding. Did you get your motor fired up? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-05-2010, 06:35 PM	#468
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: SoCal checkin' in Oh yeah we will be there ! Representing Check the the other "Brothers" thread's We are trying to beat last years count of 67-72 Forum Members They set us up in a Nice shaded area that is located just as you drive in on the right side of the park. So join us if you can hope to see you there http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407909 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=405035

07-07-2010, 01:05 AM	#470
ItMightScrape Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 82	Re: SoCal checkin' in I will be attending the Brothers show but my truck is a long way from attending anything right now

07-07-2010, 08:30 AM	#471
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: SoCal checkin' in Glad you are able to make it, If you cant join the caravan in corona say hello at the entrance so you can park with the group lookout for our trucks while we wait in line...

07-14-2010, 12:49 AM	#474
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: SoCal checkin' in Right on VDOG! Good work!



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