What I did today...

[scotts62]

Dude thats cool! I like the A/C vents

[TimE]

See Scott, now you've got more options.

[scotts62]

man the options are endless!!! I just can't decide on the ones i like best, i like them all! but now that i see those i dont like mine as much.... Dammit ill just have to check around

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by ol Curt

Is that out yet? My buddies truck is in there.

I'm a subscriber to the mag, just got it last week....you may have to wait a bit to see it on the stands.

[53burb]

Here is the company that had the kits that they were talking about in the article. It says you have to call them for a price. They are called TurnKey Engines. http://www.turnkeyengine.com/

[TimE]

Cool! Thanks for the link.

[scotts62]

Dude that would be awesome!!! I like that look

[TimE]

No updates but I did talk with the guy that I got the truck from. He confirmed to me today that I could keep/use anything that I wanted off of the truck. He had said that to me before but since the truck is almost completely dissassembled, I wanted to confirm what was said earlier.

I may end up trying to use the disc rearend and swap out my 5 lug discs on the front for some 6 lugs. Going this route, I should be able to use the '03 MC/Brake Booster too(I think it will work-haven't checked it out yet). Not sure about the 6 lug swap though. I was really wanting to wind up with some 17" wheels, either TTII's or maybe some Coys C5's. Swapping to 6 lug would throw this idea out the window.

Tomorrow I am planning on pulling the fuel lines, tank and remove the rear wiring harness. I think I have most everything else removed that I plan to keep except for the rear end.

[joe231]

they make TTII's......
protrash has a set on his from a newer truck

[TimE]

Yeah but aren't they 6 spoke vs 5 spoke? I looked at some a long time ago for my wifes Sub but just didn't care for them much.

Who knows-I may go 6 lug and just run steelies until i run across something else that strikes my fancy.

The wife told me just a little while ago "It sure would be nice if you got it running before we go on vacation. You could follow us out there." Almost sounded like a challenge...

[scotts62]

Sounds like she is letting you get more time with the truck to me
Now you tell her to snap some pics as your going, bc we wana see pics
Im guessing vacation is coming out this way..?

[joe231]

yeah they are 6 lug...
I think that is a challenge, you better man up and show her how it is done

edit: sorry i meant 6 spoke

[TimE]

Originally Posted by scotts62

Sounds like she is letting you get more time with the truck to me
Now you tell her to snap some pics as your going, bc we wana see pics

Originally Posted by joe231

I think that is a challenge, you better man up and show her how it is done

I told here it would take some dedication and time on my part and in return I got one of those "So what, Stupid, just do it" kinda looks. I think I'll give it a shot. With the time frame and money constraints it will strictly be a "put it together and make it work safely" kinda thing. As for pics, once I start making a little headway, I'll see if I can muster up enough pics to keep the S.A.P.P. off my tail.

Originally Posted by scotts62

Im guessing vacation is coming out this way..?

Yeah. We'll be leaving here on 5/25, arriving in Shawnee 5/26 and leaving on the 2nd or 3rd.

Originally Posted by joe231

yeah they are 6 lug...

I did have a thought though. The late model Tahoe/Sub 5 spoke/6 lug 20" wheels would look sweet on there!! Little bigger than I want but...

[scotts62]

So we'll see you on the 27th we'll meet up sometime

[TimE]

[joe231]

yeah I really like the new factory 20's...
I want a set for our suburban

[gulfcoast66]

Cool score on the 5.3, for that price man cant wait to see this done..... good luck.. with this....Chris......

[TimE]

Quick update for tonight...

I got the I6 out of the '64 today and pulled the cab too! I now have a frame sitting where there used to be a truck... I am starting to think that I may be

I'll post pics tomorrow with some more details. I've been reading/posting for almost 2 hrs just trying to catch up.

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by TimE

Quick update for tonight...

I got the I6 out of the '64 today and pulled the cab too! I now have a frame sitting where there used to be a truck... I am starting to think that I may be

Yeah i think your crazy and i wont believe you without the pics to prove it..

[joe231]

yeah, you know what they say....pics or it didn't happen
sounds like your motivated!

[TimE]

I don't have any pics of the truck before I started taking it apart. When I started on it yesterday, the front clip, seat and bed had already been removed at an earlier date. I had to put a rearend back under it and reinstall the springs so I could roll it around. I have already fittted/installed my CPP C-notch. Everything will have to come back apart for cleaning and paint.

Okay, here's a couple of pics of what it looks like now.







These two were while it was up in the air





And here's the cab sitting on my "Custom" cab rack...



I need to build a dolly to roll the cab around on. I have some rubber-tired casters mounted on a 2x6 frame but it isn't big enough for the cab to be stable. It worked pretty good to hold up the back of my '56 sedan when I had to roll it around, though.

I hope to get the rest of the cab stripped out today and maybe get the dolly modified for the cab.

This may sound silly, but I wasn't planning on pulling the cab until I saw that the top rear transmission crossmember rivets were almost impossible to reach. Besides, the frame needed to be cleaned up and painted before I install the 5.3.

I'll update tonight with some more pics.

And yes, guys, I am motivated right now!

[protrash64]

Good!! Now get off the computer and get working so we have something to look at tonite!!!!

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by protrash64

Good!! Now get off the computer and get working so we have something to look at tonite!!!!

[joe231]

rock on!!!!
check out what i did today
(sorry, crappy cell pics)





BTW, love the vice grip steering devce

[scotts62]

Looks good Joe!