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toms68cst · 03-10-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mmmBoost

I'm in Rapid city. Souix Falls wouldn't be bad, its just that this town is so small and there ain't much to do. But that might be a good thing for me right now since I'm trying to get my truck up and runnin again. good ol' military has to put their bases in the most inconvienent places.

It could be worse, Like Minot AFB or Grand Forks AFB!

**RenoKeene** · 03-10-2011, 01:05 PM

Welcome from central Florida. Thanks for your service for your country! Thank God times have changed, when I was a GI people hated us...even got spit on in San Fran airport. I bet that punk is still crawling around looking for his teeth

mmmBoost · 03-14-2011, 01:06 AM

Cleaned out the back of the truck yesterday. got to start getting everything sanded and painted here soon. Waiting for my parts to get here from my machinist back home in colorado. Can't wait till it all gets here.

mmmBoost · 03-14-2011, 07:14 PM

Cleaned out the back of the truck the other day. Feels good to get it all cleaned out.
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mmmBoost · 03-28-2011, 03:41 PM

Well I got the first shipment of parts from my machinist back home. Can't wait till I get it all together.
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mmmBoost · 04-20-2011, 07:46 AM

Well I got the crank all installed spins like butter!

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i can't wait to have it running again!

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mmmBoost · 06-05-2011, 04:29 AM

Well the 5.7 rods didn't work they hit the counter weight on my SCAT crank

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So called up my machinist and he ordered new 6in rods and pistons to accept the longer rods. Another delay....

mmmBoost · 06-05-2011, 04:36 AM

New 6in rods and pistons Vs old one
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New rods and pistons installed
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RCbowtie69 · 06-05-2011, 12:44 PM

Looking good

mmmBoost · 06-08-2011, 11:34 PM

My new aluminum foam filled fuel cell w/sender and roll over vent valve. all for $160 shipped
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mmmBoost · 06-13-2011, 12:40 AM

Put the heads on the 406 this evening
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mmmBoost · 07-07-2011, 04:44 PM

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Got the bottom end all buttoned up. After being being laid up since june 15 from back surgery, it feels good to get something done on my truck.

mmmBoost · 07-11-2011, 12:40 PM

Roller rockers and push rods installed. Getting closer slowly but shurely.
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elf w/capital T · 07-11-2011, 02:49 PM

hot damn batman! good ****

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-11-2011, 03:15 PM

Sweet engine build! Where did you find the fuel cell that cheap?

mmmBoost · 07-12-2011, 03:32 AM

Ebay

Here's a link to the seller's store
http://stores.ebay.com/ww8701

Here's my latest progress from this evening

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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-12-2011, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the link man!

**70cst** · 07-12-2011, 03:59 PM

Hey mmmBoost ...

and

from Ohio.

on having a very

project. I bought the Circuit Rider back in the summer of 2000 and I am now days away from having it completed. I envy guys like you that have the time and talent to build their own truck. She's going to be a beauty

mmmBoost · 07-12-2011, 08:59 PM

Thanks for the support its been a long process. I parked it in June of 2002. it sat untouched for 4 yrs. Then I got a wild hair up my keester and tore it all the way down to the frame in a couple days. Then I looked at what I had done

What the hell was I thinking!!!
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Then after sitting for another 3yrs, while I tried to fund my motor build and not having any time to work on my truck from working 70-80hrs a week in the Oil and Gas Fields of western Colorado. Then as luck would have it the economy went belly up and there was not enough work to go around. Got laid off in Feb of 09 tried to find work with no luck. Left for The United States Air Force in the beginning of May 09. After finishing Basic Training and Tech school in Nov I had 14 days to drive 10hrs home sand blast and paint the frame, reassemble the truck back to a rolling chassis and pack up my entire house, my wife and my kids. Got it all done thanks to a couple friends and my family.
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Here it is in the garage right after the move
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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-12-2011, 09:13 PM

Hey, I forgot to tell you, Thanks for your service!!!!!!!!! The truck will come back together eventually. They never go back together as fast as they come apart for sure!

sboris · 07-12-2011, 09:16 PM

Hey i`m new myself. Love these old trucks. Can`t wait to follow yours.

mmmBoost · 07-12-2011, 09:31 PM

My goal is to drive it by Sept... It all depends on money

mmmBoost · 08-17-2011, 11:53 AM

Gave my self a little inspiration last night.

Take that procrastination! Got a friend coming over tonight to help me push it out of the garage, wash it, paint a little, put the rest of the front end on and clean up the shop. Looks great with the tire all tucked up in the wheel well again. Definitely going to have to go with a shorter tire.
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mmmBoost · 08-19-2011, 04:36 AM

Here's my project finally looking like a truck again!!!

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eagleuh1 · 08-19-2011, 10:30 AM

Keep at it. Good luck with the build and thanks for serving. Does the base there have an Auto Hobby shop?

03-10-2011, 01:05 PM	#27
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: New to the forum Welcome from central Florida. Thanks for your service for your country! Thank God times have changed, when I was a GI people hated us...even got spit on in San Fran airport. I bet that punk is still crawling around looking for his teeth __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-14-2011, 01:06 AM	#28
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Cleaned out the back of the truck yesterday. got to start getting everything sanded and painted here soon. Waiting for my parts to get here from my machinist back home in colorado. Can't wait till it all gets here. __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

03-14-2011, 07:14 PM	#29
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Cleaned out the back of the truck the other day. Feels good to get it all cleaned out. __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

03-28-2011, 03:41 PM	#30
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Well I got the first shipment of parts from my machinist back home. Can't wait till I get it all together. __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

04-20-2011, 07:46 AM	#31
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Well I got the crank all installed spins like butter! i can't wait to have it running again! __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

06-05-2011, 04:29 AM	#32
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Well the 5.7 rods didn't work they hit the counter weight on my SCAT crank So called up my machinist and he ordered new 6in rods and pistons to accept the longer rods. Another delay.... Attached Images __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

06-05-2011, 04:36 AM	#33
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum New 6in rods and pistons Vs old one New rods and pistons installed __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

06-05-2011, 12:44 PM	#34
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: New to the forum Looking good __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

06-08-2011, 11:34 PM	#35
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum My new aluminum foam filled fuel cell w/sender and roll over vent valve. all for $160 shipped __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

06-13-2011, 12:40 AM	#36
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Aftermarket Heads Issue Put the heads on the 406 this evening __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner Last edited by mmmBoost; 06-14-2011 at 12:45 AM.

07-07-2011, 04:44 PM	#37
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Got the bottom end all buttoned up. After being being laid up since june 15 from back surgery, it feels good to get something done on my truck. __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

07-11-2011, 12:40 PM	#38
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Roller rockers and push rods installed. Getting closer slowly but shurely. __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

07-11-2011, 02:49 PM	#39
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: New to the forum hot damn batman! good ****

07-11-2011, 03:15 PM	#40
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: New to the forum Sweet engine build! Where did you find the fuel cell that cheap? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-12-2011, 03:32 AM	#41
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Ebay Here's a link to the seller's store http://stores.ebay.com/ww8701 Here's my latest progress from this evening __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner



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07-12-2011, 03:50 PM	#42
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: New to the forum Thanks for the link man! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-12-2011, 03:59 PM	#43
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: New to the forum Hey mmmBoost ... and from Ohio. on having a very project. I bought the Circuit Rider back in the summer of 2000 and I am now days away from having it completed. I envy guys like you that have the time and talent to build their own truck. She's going to be a beauty __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-12-2011, 08:59 PM	#44
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Thanks for the support its been a long process. I parked it in June of 2002. it sat untouched for 4 yrs. Then I got a wild hair up my keester and tore it all the way down to the frame in a couple days. Then I looked at what I had done What the hell was I thinking!!! Then after sitting for another 3yrs, while I tried to fund my motor build and not having any time to work on my truck from working 70-80hrs a week in the Oil and Gas Fields of western Colorado. Then as luck would have it the economy went belly up and there was not enough work to go around. Got laid off in Feb of 09 tried to find work with no luck. Left for The United States Air Force in the beginning of May 09. After finishing Basic Training and Tech school in Nov I had 14 days to drive 10hrs home sand blast and paint the frame, reassemble the truck back to a rolling chassis and pack up my entire house, my wife and my kids. Got it all done thanks to a couple friends and my family. Here it is in the garage right after the move __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

07-12-2011, 09:13 PM	#45
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: New to the forum Hey, I forgot to tell you, Thanks for your service!!!!!!!!! The truck will come back together eventually. They never go back together as fast as they come apart for sure! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-12-2011, 09:16 PM	#46
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: New to the forum Hey i`m new myself. Love these old trucks. Can`t wait to follow yours. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

07-12-2011, 09:31 PM	#47
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum My goal is to drive it by Sept... It all depends on money __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

08-17-2011, 11:53 AM	#48
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Gave my self a little inspiration last night. Take that procrastination! Got a friend coming over tonight to help me push it out of the garage, wash it, paint a little, put the rest of the front end on and clean up the shop. Looks great with the tire all tucked up in the wheel well again. Definitely going to have to go with a shorter tire. __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

08-19-2011, 04:36 AM	#49
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: New to the forum Here's my project finally looking like a truck again!!! __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

08-19-2011, 10:30 AM	#50
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: New to the forum Keep at it. Good luck with the build and thanks for serving. Does the base there have an Auto Hobby shop?

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