What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 192 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nvrdone · 05-07-2023, 05:28 PM

Here's the latest. Pulled the fuel line at the carb. Turned pump on - got a small trickle. Removed fuel filter and blew air thru it. Nothing came out - totally plugged. Went a big box auto parts store. Asked clerk to check stock by part number. He told me he could only check by year and model. Gave him that info. He couldnt find that vehicle in the computer and asked me if I was sure the info was correct. I said the info is correct and he started to argue with me. I picked up my parts and went home. Got on Napa's web site and the filter is in stock at the local store. So I will pick it up tomorrow. Glad I dont have to drive the truck tomorrow.

nvrdone · 05-09-2023, 11:16 PM

Well, I got the fuel filter in and still no start. Removed the filter and hooked up my pressure tester. have 1.5 psi max. Did an internet search and found carbs need 6 - 8 psi to work properly. So looks like its new fuel pump time. Fortunatly the pump is an external unit mounted on the frame rail.

Tempest67 · 05-10-2023, 09:38 AM

I don't know the history of your truck, but just in case, remove the gas tank cap and check your fuel pressure..... maybe the system can't breathe and the vent has become clogged? long shot, but may save you some grief (and money)

nvrdone · 05-10-2023, 02:03 PM

Hey Tempest: thanks for that heads up. some how I forgot about removing the cap. I have the filler in the left rear fender with the tank under the rear of the bed. It has a non vented cap with a vent hose going from the filler neck to a vent valve mounted under the fender near the top. So the next step will to be to check all the vents.

leegreen · 06-26-2023, 12:47 AM

I've owned this truck since about 1979 and today I drove it for the first time.

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made a few laps around the block and to the local gas station and back, nothing broke! My list of things to do got longer, but this was a good day.

GreasyLikeaBurger · 06-27-2023, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by leegreen

I've owned this truck since about 1979 and today I drove it for the first time.

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made a few laps around the block and to the local gas station and back, nothing broke! My list of things to do got longer, but this was a good day.

I hope to do the same with mine. I bought mine in 1997 and only drove it home that day. Never driven since. Just in pieces. Ive moved it between multiple houses over the years. But am now at the point where I am starting to get time to work on it.

I told my parents, it was only going to take 2 years. Haha, they still joke about that.

dsraven · 06-26-2023, 01:15 AM

That's awesome. Your truck looks great.
I wish I still had my 63 GMC long fleetside. 64 Pontiac, 72 v8 vega, 77 chevy short step, monza spider, 58 chevy long fleetsiide, and a few others in between. They would likely all be ls powered by now, lol.

**Rickysnickers** · 06-26-2023, 09:21 AM

That's great!! Hopefully it was enjoyable

Tempest67 · 06-26-2023, 09:33 AM

That is great, congratulations.

Sure does help with motivation when you can 'take it for a spin' after you have worked on it.

Well Done, looks great

nvrdone · 06-26-2023, 10:54 AM

Yesterday I started watching videos on how to align my hood and front fenders. My hood doesnt fit flush against the cowl and the center fi the grill doesnt line up with the center of the bumper. Doesnt look like the adjustment is a hard jub - just takes time so that may be this weeks project.

Daze57 · 06-27-2023, 01:58 PM

leegreen
congrats on getting it on the road ---my own had sat for a v v long time (health issues) ---now almost bk on the road

Chopped53 · 06-27-2023, 02:17 PM

Nice to see another one on the road. Looking good. You never forget your first time!

51 3600 · 06-27-2023, 03:10 PM

Congrats on the "spin". I'm still waiting on that day but getting closer.

leegreen · 06-27-2023, 03:46 PM

thanks everyone! It was a happy moment.

I know I am not the only one in the same situation: started a big project as a teenage enthusiast then education, career, marriage, house, kids came along. Glad my parents have a large yard and tolerance or I would have been forced to sell it as a failed project basket case decades ago.

Stick with your projects people!

I once read a thread on here 'what would you change' or some similar title, It has some good wisdom for people starting a project, an accumulation of stories like my 2nd paragraph here. It should be a sticky for the entire site! Can anyone find that?

Chopped53 · 06-27-2023, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by leegreen

thanks everyone! It was a happy moment.

I know I am not the only one in the same situation: started a big project as a teenage enthusiast then education, career, marriage, house, kids came along. Glad my parents have a large yard and tolerance or I would have been forced to sell it as a failed project basket case decades ago.

Stick with your projects people!

I once read a thread on here 'what would you change' or some similar title, It has some good wisdom for people starting a project, an accumulation of stories like my 2nd paragraph here. It should be a sticky for the entire site! Can anyone find that?

Well said leegreen. I got my truck in '79 just like you and finally got it on the road a couple years ago. It would have been much easier to just buy a finished truck, but for me it had to be that particular one. It was supposed to be my "high school hauler" and it has become my "retirement ride". I feel like I'm in high school every time I drive it.

nvrdone · 08-07-2023, 04:23 PM

ok, so it wasnt today but this last weekend. Took the truck to the Vintiques Nationals show in Yakima. F\Great showand had a great time. Met Robert ( mr 48 chevy) as he was taking pictures of my truck. Then took my wife out for a ride. First time she's been in the truck in about 8 years. Over all, a fun weekend.

62 Barnfind · 08-17-2023, 11:39 AM

Painted some parts.

_Ogre · 08-17-2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Painted some parts.

good looking color, can't wait to see it together!

62 Barnfind · 08-17-2023, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

good looking color, can't wait to see it together!

I can’t either. This truck has fought me on everything. Getting ready to paint he cab and frame again. Then I can put the front end together.

mr48chev · 06-28-2023, 03:09 PM

Life tends to get in the way of finishing these projects.

my56chevytruck · 07-02-2023, 09:54 AM

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Life tends to get in the way of finishing these projects.

well said, sometimes you just have to walk on by!

_Ogre · 06-29-2023, 10:23 AM

congrats leegreen! good looking truck.

after an 8 year build, other than a maybe 20 miles, my break in cruise was the 2011 hot rod power tour. drove from detroit to pick up my copilot at the orlando airport.

unclebrad · 06-29-2023, 11:16 AM

Started to make up an air cleaner from an old propane heater housing.

Still rough, and no paint yet but I got the top looking ok.

Next I have to figure out something for the bottom.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1688051492

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1688051492

MARTINSR · 07-02-2023, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by unclebrad

Started to make up an air cleaner from an old propane heater housing.

Still rough, and no paint yet but I got the top looking ok.

Next I have to figure out something for the bottom.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1688051492

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1688051492

Good thinking, looks perfect!

Brian

dsraven · 07-02-2023, 11:49 AM

hey Brian, have you worked on your truck lately?finished and driving? still doing your 15 minutes a day or has life gotten in the way?

05-07-2023, 05:28 PM	#1
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,443	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Here's the latest. Pulled the fuel line at the carb. Turned pump on - got a small trickle. Removed fuel filter and blew air thru it. Nothing came out - totally plugged. Went a big box auto parts store. Asked clerk to check stock by part number. He told me he could only check by year and model. Gave him that info. He couldnt find that vehicle in the computer and asked me if I was sure the info was correct. I said the info is correct and he started to argue with me. I picked up my parts and went home. Got on Napa's web site and the filter is in stock at the local store. So I will pick it up tomorrow. Glad I dont have to drive the truck tomorrow. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

05-09-2023, 11:16 PM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,443	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Well, I got the fuel filter in and still no start. Removed the filter and hooked up my pressure tester. have 1.5 psi max. Did an internet search and found carbs need 6 - 8 psi to work properly. So looks like its new fuel pump time. Fortunatly the pump is an external unit mounted on the frame rail. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

05-10-2023, 09:38 AM	#3
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 805	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I don't know the history of your truck, but just in case, remove the gas tank cap and check your fuel pressure..... maybe the system can't breathe and the vent has become clogged? long shot, but may save you some grief (and money) __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

05-10-2023, 02:03 PM	#4
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,443	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Hey Tempest: thanks for that heads up. some how I forgot about removing the cap. I have the filler in the left rear fender with the tank under the rear of the bed. It has a non vented cap with a vent hose going from the filler neck to a vent valve mounted under the fender near the top. So the next step will to be to check all the vents. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

06-26-2023, 12:47 AM	#5
leegreen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Surrey BC Posts: 767	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I've owned this truck since about 1979 and today I drove it for the first time. made a few laps around the block and to the local gas station and back, nothing broke! My list of things to do got longer, but this was a good day.

06-26-2023, 01:15 AM	#7
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,941	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 That's awesome. Your truck looks great. I wish I still had my 63 GMC long fleetside. 64 Pontiac, 72 v8 vega, 77 chevy short step, monza spider, 58 chevy long fleetsiide, and a few others in between. They would likely all be ls powered by now, lol.

06-26-2023, 09:21 AM	#8
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,985	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 That's great!! Hopefully it was enjoyable

06-26-2023, 09:33 AM	#9
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 805	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 That is great, congratulations. Sure does help with motivation when you can 'take it for a spin' after you have worked on it. Well Done, looks great __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-26-2023, 10:54 AM	#10
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,443	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Yesterday I started watching videos on how to align my hood and front fenders. My hood doesnt fit flush against the cowl and the center fi the grill doesnt line up with the center of the bumper. Doesnt look like the adjustment is a hard jub - just takes time so that may be this weeks project. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

06-27-2023, 01:58 PM	#11
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 leegreen congrats on getting it on the road ---my own had sat for a v v long time (health issues) ---now almost bk on the road

06-27-2023, 02:17 PM	#12
Chopped53 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 80	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Nice to see another one on the road. Looking good. You never forget your first time!

06-27-2023, 03:10 PM	#13
51 3600 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 191	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Congrats on the "spin". I'm still waiting on that day but getting closer. __________________ Al '51 3600, LS5.3, 4L60e, Danforth cross., Blazer front susp., Borg Warner 9 bolt 3.27 GR, Wrangler leafs

06-27-2023, 03:46 PM	#14
leegreen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Surrey BC Posts: 767	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 thanks everyone! It was a happy moment. I know I am not the only one in the same situation: started a big project as a teenage enthusiast then education, career, marriage, house, kids came along. Glad my parents have a large yard and tolerance or I would have been forced to sell it as a failed project basket case decades ago. Stick with your projects people! I once read a thread on here 'what would you change' or some similar title, It has some good wisdom for people starting a project, an accumulation of stories like my 2nd paragraph here. It should be a sticky for the entire site! Can anyone find that?

08-07-2023, 04:23 PM	#16
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,443	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 ok, so it wasnt today but this last weekend. Took the truck to the Vintiques Nationals show in Yakima. F\Great showand had a great time. Met Robert ( mr 48 chevy) as he was taking pictures of my truck. Then took my wife out for a ride. First time she's been in the truck in about 8 years. Over all, a fun weekend. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

08-17-2023, 11:39 AM	#17
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Painted some parts. Attached Images __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513



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06-28-2023, 03:09 PM	#20
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,416	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Life tends to get in the way of finishing these projects. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-29-2023, 10:23 AM	#22
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 congrats leegreen! good looking truck. after an 8 year build, other than a maybe 20 miles, my break in cruise was the 2011 hot rod power tour. drove from detroit to pick up my copilot at the orlando airport. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-29-2023, 11:16 AM	#23
unclebrad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 137	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Started to make up an air cleaner from an old propane heater housing. Still rough, and no paint yet but I got the top looking ok. Next I have to figure out something for the bottom. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1688051492 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1688051492 Attached Images __________________ 55 Cameo w/ 409/700r4

07-02-2023, 11:49 AM	#25
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,941	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 hey Brian, have you worked on your truck lately?finished and driving? still doing your 15 minutes a day or has life gotten in the way?

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