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C/10 King · 04-17-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

68??

Okay Kevin, very funny.

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

I really want to see pictures of that OD!

Sorry man, I've been busy all day. I did take some pics though. Not sure how clear they will be, if you want more from another angle let me know.

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Newt, I love the photos, if you want some stock hub caps give me a call.

I'm interested...

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Very nice Newt.

BB plans in the future?

Haha, nope. Bone stock for a while anyway...

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Okay Kevin, very funny.

Hey btw, I'm in need of another c-10 club sticker.

bad_turbo · 04-17-2011, 02:29 AM

Nice! Nice! Nice!

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_turbo

Nice! Nice! Nice!

Thanks! The po tried to start it and a couple valves stuck. Yesterday we pulled the head and cleaned it up then reassembled it. I have never seen old gas do something this bad. The valves were extremely stuck. Some of the chambers had varnish almost a 1/4 in. thick. Hope to get it fired up today!

jbclassix · 04-17-2011, 01:50 PM

That thing is AWESOME!!!!!! If I remember, you just use the OD like you're shifting into 4th. That thing would be SICK with that power train left in it!!!

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:55 PM

Here's a couple pics of it. I wish I had gotten some close up pics of the gunk, but oh well. If you look closely you can see the valves with no rocker on them are stuck down. Also note the gunk build up on top of the pistons.

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

That thing is AWESOME!!!!!! If I remember, you just use the OD like you're shifting into 4th. That thing would be SICK with that power train left in it!!!

Yes sir, that's my plan leave as is. It's exactly what I wanted, the overdrive is just a super cool added bonus!

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 01:59 PM

And a couple pics of us bolting the head back on late last night.

**Already Gone** · 04-17-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!

Good looking Burb and I know how you feel about wanting one for long time. How was the trip with the UHaul trailer. I'm dealing on a Burb that is 1500 miles away and was thinking of doing the same thing. What rear gears are in your Z71 and how far did you transport and how did it handle the load?

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Good looking Burb and I know how you feel about wanting one for long time. How was the trip with the UHaul trailer. I'm dealing on a Burb that is 1500 miles away and was thinking of doing the same thing. What rear gears are in your Z71 and how far did you transport and how did it handle the load?

The uhaul trailer was awesome! I got a newer one, $65 bucks with insurance. Drove about 200 mi. round trip. It pulled amazingly well. Just make sure you get the one that is wide enough. It think it was about 85" wide and the wheel base on the burb is 127". I'm not sure on my gears right off but i know they're kinda high. At 60 mph in third gear runs about 2500 rpm's I think. I had to hit about 65 before it would go into overdrive with the haul button pushed.

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 07:14 PM

So I got everything back together, and figured I would check the gas tank before I put new gas in it. Lucky I did! Here's what I found. So now I'm looking for a new tank and sending unit...

vectorit · 04-17-2011, 07:44 PM

Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.

I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent).

Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline!

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.

I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent).

Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline!

Oh ya for sure! No mistaking that smell! haha

DINS 1 · 04-18-2011, 07:01 AM

I had a 68 c10 307 with a three on the tree and overdrive. I never did get it to work right. when i sold it the new owner pointed out that there was a fuse holder near the brake booster that was missing a fuse. it had somthing to do with the over drive.

Newtz67 · 04-18-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DINS 1

I had a 68 c10 307 with a three on the tree and overdrive. I never did get it to work right. when i sold it the new owner pointed out that there was a fuse holder near the brake booster that was missing a fuse. it had somthing to do with the over drive.

Good info to have! Thanks!

Mt Man Chad · 04-18-2011, 11:46 PM

Pics of early model OD handle for reference.

Newtz67 · 04-19-2011, 08:48 AM

Thanks!

Newtz67 · 04-19-2011, 09:53 PM

So the best deal I've found for a gas tank is The Truck Shop. $192 + shipping for the tank, sending unit, and straps. Anybody have a better idea? Thanks for any input...

jbclassix · 04-19-2011, 10:06 PM

Heep Wrangler... its small but works w/o moving the x-member...

Newtz67 · 04-19-2011, 10:26 PM

Sorry, should have been clearer. If anyone knows of a better deal as far as a stock tank please let me know. Thanks jbclassix, for the input! Hey when u movin to ca. bro? Looks like you be about 4 1/2 hours from here!

jbclassix · 04-19-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

Sorry, should have been clearer. If anyone knows of a better deal as far as a stock tank please let me know. Thanks jbclassix, for the input! Hey when u movin to ca. bro? Looks like you be about 4 1/2 hours from here!

well in that case, NO!

I'm hopin to find out Friday about the move! I got a buddy up in cow town so I may be through that way.

Newtz67 · 04-19-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

well in that case, NO!

I'm hopin to find out Friday about the move! I got a buddy up in cow town so I may be through that way.

Sweet! Let me know!

04-17-2011, 02:29 AM	#31
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Nice! Nice! Nice! __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

04-17-2011, 01:50 PM	#33
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb That thing is AWESOME!!!!!! If I remember, you just use the OD like you're shifting into 4th. That thing would be SICK with that power train left in it!!! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-17-2011, 01:55 PM	#34
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Here's a couple pics of it. I wish I had gotten some close up pics of the gunk, but oh well. If you look closely you can see the valves with no rocker on them are stuck down. Also note the gunk build up on top of the pistons. Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-17-2011, 01:59 PM	#36
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb And a couple pics of us bolting the head back on late last night. Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-17-2011, 07:14 PM	#39
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So I got everything back together, and figured I would check the gas tank before I put new gas in it. Lucky I did! Here's what I found. So now I'm looking for a new tank and sending unit... Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-17-2011, 07:44 PM	#40
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters. I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent). Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-18-2011, 07:01 AM	#42
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Newtz '68 Burb I had a 68 c10 307 with a three on the tree and overdrive. I never did get it to work right. when i sold it the new owner pointed out that there was a fuse holder near the brake booster that was missing a fuse. it had somthing to do with the over drive. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

04-18-2011, 11:46 PM	#44
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Pics of early model OD handle for reference. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 04-18-2011 at 11:47 PM.

04-19-2011, 08:48 AM	#45
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Thanks! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-19-2011, 09:53 PM	#46
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So the best deal I've found for a gas tank is The Truck Shop. $192 + shipping for the tank, sending unit, and straps. Anybody have a better idea? Thanks for any input... __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-19-2011, 10:06 PM	#47
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Heep Wrangler... its small but works w/o moving the x-member... __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-19-2011, 10:26 PM	#48
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Sorry, should have been clearer. If anyone knows of a better deal as far as a stock tank please let me know. Thanks jbclassix, for the input! Hey when u movin to ca. bro? Looks like you be about 4 1/2 hours from here! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac



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