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TimE · 02-26-2009, 10:09 AM

I was really starting to feel like a slacker looking at the floor replacement pics until I read that you were getting us "up to date" on your build. I feel better now.

Nice work, keep us posted and keep the pics coming!

MacAttack · 02-26-2009, 11:07 AM

Welcome from the ‘Left Coast.’

Your truck looks like it is coming right along and it may indeed be a "Money Pit", but fair warning regarding the subject and the appetite (of some) around here for photos - that’s a "Bottomless Pit."

Mac.

jason65 · 02-26-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TimE

I was really starting to feel like a slacker looking at the floor replacement pics until I read that you were getting us "up to date" on your build. I feel better now.

Nice work, keep us posted and keep the pics coming!

You are a slacker.

drogers. You gonna put wood back in the bed?

MacAttack · 02-26-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jason65

You are a slacker.

(true dat)

TimE · 02-26-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jason65

You are a slacker.

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

(true dat)

jason65 · 02-26-2009, 01:32 PM

Nuthan but love for board members.

kizer · 03-06-2009, 04:44 PM

Nice progress shots. Making me feel really lazy.

drogers · 03-06-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kizer

Nice progress shots. Making me feel really lazy.

Making you feel lazy? You've only been at it since Aug and you're making a lot of progress. You are also doing a great job documenting and taking pictures.

My build is just enough to get it back on the road with a little style and horse power.

drogers · 03-06-2009, 10:04 PM

I got the first coat of paint on the firewall and frame today. I know the suspension looks like crap but that's phase IV.

kizer · 03-14-2009, 07:21 PM

Wow that color is looking nice on your parts. Man that stuff looks really nice. I can't wait to start making things look pretty again.

custom63 · 03-14-2009, 08:20 PM

Welcome from one 63er to another!
Great progress keep up the good work!

Alan's Classic · 03-15-2009, 01:03 PM

That's a new one on me. I don't want to advise either way. Someone with more engine experience needs to chime in. Wish I could help.

drogers · 03-15-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

That's a new one on me. I don't want to advise either way. Someone with more engine experience needs to chime in. Wish I could help.

Thanks, I posted the timing question over in the engine section.

This was over in the engine section.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=harmonic

**Captainfab** · 03-15-2009, 04:15 PM

Yes you can turn your engine to TDC and cut a new line in the balancer to line up with the new timing pointer. I've done this before, and have also welded up the original mark and ground it smooth. This way there is no confusion when setting the timing. I didn't mention this before since this can be confusing to some people.

drogers · 03-19-2009, 08:01 PM

We'll after 3 trips to the auto store, a new sets of gaskets, countless hours, and a trip to the emergency room (Never ever spray brake cleaner in a rag held in your hand, if you do you better be wearing goggles), I finally got the new timing cover on. The timing cover oil pan seal would not go on so I had to pull the oil pan to get everything buttoned back up.

drogers · 03-19-2009, 08:11 PM

Here are a few pictures of my split brake line job using ChiefRocka's example. It's not as nice but should do the job, atleast unitl I put in disc brakes next fall.

joe231 · 04-07-2009, 07:00 PM

Nice progress!!!

Daniel 61 Apache · 04-07-2009, 07:05 PM

Out of curiosity, why couldn't you just cut the 1 1/4" off the yoke?

joe231 · 04-07-2009, 07:06 PM

Looks good
But you might wanna ditch that glass filter...I'd hate to see her go up in flames

Daniel 61 Apache · 04-07-2009, 07:10 PM

Not sure if it matters to you but I'd run the filter before the pump too.

joe231 · 04-07-2009, 07:16 PM

Most carbed engines have a filter before the pump and another before (sometimes in the inlet) the carb....

drogers · 04-07-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel 61 Apache

Out of curiosity, why couldn't you just cut the 1 1/4" off the yoke?

I thought the same thing but after poking around in the "Engine & Drivetrain" section of this site I decided I'd better get it cut and balanced.

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Originally Posted by joe231

Looks good
But you might wanna ditch that glass filter...I'd hate to see her go up in flames

Think that might be a problem? The glass is prettty thick but I might have to rethink it now, thanks.

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Originally Posted by joe231

Most carbed engines have a filter before the pump and another before (sometimes in the inlet) the carb....

Got one before the pump and then the one right before the carb. Thanks

Daniel 61 Apache · 04-07-2009, 07:34 PM

Heh.....looks like I might be getting one more filter then. Can never be too safe.

joe231 · 04-07-2009, 07:50 PM

I have heard horror stories about those filters breaking and spewing gas everywhere
Never happened to me personally
Just figure better safe than sorry...

Strodder · 04-07-2009, 08:40 PM

I always use those clear plastic, with paper element gas filters. There cheap, and effective. Nice progress.

02-26-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: The MONEY PIT I was really starting to feel like a slacker looking at the floor replacement pics until I read that you were getting us "up to date" on your build. I feel better now. Nice work, keep us posted and keep the pics coming! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-26-2009, 11:07 AM	#2
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The MONEY PIT Welcome from the *‘Left Coast.’* Your truck looks like it is coming right along and it may indeed be a "Money Pit", but fair warning regarding the subject and the appetite (of some) around here for photos - that’s a "Bottomless Pit." Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

02-26-2009, 01:32 PM	#6
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The MONEY PIT Nuthan but love for board members.

03-06-2009, 04:44 PM	#7
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: The MONEY PIT Nice progress shots. Making me feel really lazy. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-06-2009, 10:04 PM	#9
drogers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 136	Re: The MONEY PIT I got the first coat of paint on the firewall and frame today. I know the suspension looks like crap but that's phase IV. Attached Images

03-14-2009, 07:21 PM	#10
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: The MONEY PIT Wow that color is looking nice on your parts. Man that stuff looks really nice. I can't wait to start making things look pretty again. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#11
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: The MONEY PIT Welcome from one 63er to another! Great progress keep up the good work!

03-15-2009, 01:03 PM	#12
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: The MONEY PIT That's a new one on me. I don't want to advise either way. Someone with more engine experience needs to chime in. Wish I could help. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-15-2009, 04:15 PM	#14
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: The MONEY PIT Yes you can turn your engine to TDC and cut a new line in the balancer to line up with the new timing pointer. I've done this before, and have also welded up the original mark and ground it smooth. This way there is no confusion when setting the timing. I didn't mention this before since this can be confusing to some people. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-19-2009, 08:01 PM	#15
drogers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 136	Re: The MONEY PIT We'll after 3 trips to the auto store, a new sets of gaskets, countless hours, and a trip to the emergency room (Never ever spray brake cleaner in a rag held in your hand, if you do you better be wearing goggles), I finally got the new timing cover on. The timing cover oil pan seal would not go on so I had to pull the oil pan to get everything buttoned back up. Attached Images __________________ My Build "63 Stepside" Major Components 71 350 stock 86' 700R4 My Front Disc Conversion

03-19-2009, 08:11 PM	#16
drogers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 136	Re: The MONEY PIT Here are a few pictures of my split brake line job using ChiefRocka's example. It's not as nice but should do the job, atleast unitl I put in disc brakes next fall. Attached Images __________________ My Build "63 Stepside" Major Components 71 350 stock 86' 700R4 My Front Disc Conversion Last edited by drogers; 03-20-2009 at 07:28 AM.

04-07-2009, 07:00 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The MONEY PIT Nice progress!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-07-2009, 07:05 PM	#18
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: The MONEY PIT Out of curiosity, why couldn't you just cut the 1 1/4" off the yoke? __________________ Project 61 build thread Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference....The Marines don't have that problem. Sic vis pacem, para bellum. -- "If you want peace, prepare for war."

04-07-2009, 07:06 PM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The MONEY PIT Looks good But you might wanna ditch that glass filter...I'd hate to see her go up in flames __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-07-2009, 07:10 PM	#20
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: The MONEY PIT Not sure if it matters to you but I'd run the filter before the pump too. __________________ Project 61 build thread Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference....The Marines don't have that problem. Sic vis pacem, para bellum. -- "If you want peace, prepare for war."



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04-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The MONEY PIT Most carbed engines have a filter before the pump and another before (sometimes in the inlet) the carb.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-07-2009, 07:34 PM	#23
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: The MONEY PIT Heh.....looks like I might be getting one more filter then. Can never be too safe. __________________ Project 61 build thread Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference....The Marines don't have that problem. Sic vis pacem, para bellum. -- "If you want peace, prepare for war."

04-07-2009, 07:50 PM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The MONEY PIT I have heard horror stories about those filters breaking and spewing gas everywhere Never happened to me personally Just figure better safe than sorry... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-07-2009, 08:40 PM	#25
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: The MONEY PIT I always use those clear plastic, with paper element gas filters. There cheap, and effective. Nice progress. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 04-07-2009 at 08:41 PM.

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