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JRANGER · 12-05-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Your moving on this jeff! good job!

Thanks Chuck!!!

77ChevySharkBite · 12-05-2012, 09:51 AM

All I can say is I want to see some pics of this 383 going in the truck, we all know doing all this work aint nothing without pictures, which I know everyone is pretty good about taking pictures, good luck today will the install fellas!

JRANGER · 12-05-2012, 10:57 PM

Just go look or cubbers build thread... We didnt get it put in today but we did get his inline 6 removed, a lot of cleaning done, and then engine is near ready....

I also managed to get home shine a spot light on my truck and remove the trim and do a little sanding on the back of the cab....

I plan to get some sand paper tomorrow for my orbital because hand sanding bondo sucks!! lol

77ChevySharkBite · 12-05-2012, 11:07 PM

Alright got to go check it out, and honestly I think hand sanding sucks even doing it on regular paint an electric sander is waaaay better!! That's awesome you were able to sand the back of the cab, sounds like a nice productive day today!
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JRANGER · 12-05-2012, 11:28 PM

The day is mixing well with this vodka

haha

JRANGER · 12-06-2012, 07:44 PM

So I went hard to work starting at 7am...I would not let scatter showers detour me no matter what...I made a canopy of sorts for any time it started raining and I went to work....

I cleaned and painted the frame
I sanded, cleaned, and painted the back of the cab and front of the bed with a roller (3 Coats Blitz Black)
and and and I also installed Thrush Glass Packs.... **Only thing that sucked is I ran out of Flux wire...>Then used aluminum i accidentally bought so they had some very small leaks...I put exhaust sealer on it and the leaks seem to be gone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-aQ...e_gdata_player

It was a long as day

JRANGER · 12-06-2012, 07:46 PM

Bought some vice scripts too RUS

y5mgisi · 12-06-2012, 09:00 PM

That looks really good!

Rusbuilt · 12-06-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

Bought some vice scripts too RUS

Yeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!! You won't regret it!!

chevybuilder18 · 12-06-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

So I went hard to work starting at 7am...I would not let scatter showers detour me no matter what...I made a canopy of sorts for any time it started raining and I went to work....

I cleaned and painted the frame
I sanded, cleaned, and painted the back of the cab and front of the bed with a roller (3 Coats Blitz Black)
and and and I also installed Thrush Glass Packs.... **Only thing that sucked is I ran out of Flux wire...>Then used aluminum i accidentally bought so they had some very small leaks...I put exhaust sealer on it and the leaks seem to be gone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-aQ...e_gdata_player

It was a long as day

sounds great jeff! those are the same i have on my truck except now i got the headers, she purrs a lil when you rev it up

JRANGER · 12-06-2012, 07:52 PM

So its suppose to rain tomorrow but I hope ill have a little but of time to work on installing some exhaust hangers...

I will probably then work on the stereo and tach

THE "10" SILVERADO · 12-06-2012, 08:55 PM

"Not bad". Nope not bad at all. Looks nice and clean now!

JRANGER · 12-06-2012, 09:00 PM

Thank guys! It was a long days worth of work lol

cubber · 12-06-2012, 09:46 PM

Man, that frame looks good as new!
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Rusbuilt · 12-06-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

Man, that frame looks good as new!
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Agreed!!! I wanna see pics of the glass packs!!! And a video with it running!!

68Timber · 12-06-2012, 10:07 PM

Looking good, just went through it all, nice work.

cubber · 12-06-2012, 10:36 PM

Pipes sound good, man. They will get louder as the packing burns out.

Rusbuilt · 12-06-2012, 10:47 PM

Uh I don't know how I missed the link to the video!! They sound great Jeff!!

JRANGER · 12-07-2012, 12:35 AM

It has a real nice rumble at idle...In the video she hadnt warmed up yet so she was still idling pretty high

77ChevySharkBite · 12-07-2012, 02:59 AM

Looks like a very productive day. I'll have to check out the video when I get back home I'm a little bit out of state right now went to gamble for my buddies bday! Broke even so it's all good enjoyed those free drinks haha
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JRANGER · 12-07-2012, 05:17 PM

Broke/cut off rusted on hangers that I couldnt reuse and put some new ones on

Did a little more welding on the glass pack but can get 1 little leak gone...ERG!!!

I also installed my fuel sending unit which at first sent the gas gauge way past the full mark but then i noticed the ground was real loose on the top of the sending unit itself...So i tightened that up and it went to the normal full location...

Rusbuilt · 12-07-2012, 08:35 PM

looks good! you're prob about ready to put the bed back on soon huh?

JRANGER · 12-07-2012, 09:04 PM

I will be once I get my new vent cap for the sending unit i think....Gotta think it through LOL Trying to do anything that would suck to do with the bed on

Rusbuilt · 12-07-2012, 09:55 PM

lol I understand!

cubber · 12-07-2012, 10:22 PM

Good job with the sending unit! I hoped that would fix it.

12-05-2012, 09:51 AM	#2
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Project 78 High Sierra All I can say is I want to see some pics of this 383 going in the truck, we all know doing all this work aint nothing without pictures, which I know everyone is pretty good about taking pictures, good luck today will the install fellas! __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-05-2012, 10:57 PM	#3
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Just go look or cubbers build thread... We didnt get it put in today but we did get his inline 6 removed, a lot of cleaning done, and then engine is near ready.... I also managed to get home shine a spot light on my truck and remove the trim and do a little sanding on the back of the cab.... I plan to get some sand paper tomorrow for my orbital because hand sanding bondo sucks!! lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

12-05-2012, 11:07 PM	#4
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Alright got to go check it out, and honestly I think hand sanding sucks even doing it on regular paint an electric sander is waaaay better!! That's awesome you were able to sand the back of the cab, sounds like a nice productive day today! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-05-2012, 11:28 PM	#5
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra The day is mixing well with this vodka haha __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

12-06-2012, 07:44 PM	#6
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra So I went hard to work starting at 7am...I would not let scatter showers detour me no matter what...I made a canopy of sorts for any time it started raining and I went to work.... I cleaned and painted the frame I sanded, cleaned, and painted the back of the cab and front of the bed with a roller (3 Coats Blitz Black) and and and I also installed Thrush Glass Packs.... Only thing that sucked is I ran out of Flux wire...>Then used aluminum i accidentally bought so they had some very small leaks...I put exhaust sealer on it and the leaks seem to be gone... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-aQ...e_gdata_player It was a long as day Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini** - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper Last edited by JRANGER; 12-06-2012 at 08:04 PM.

12-06-2012, 07:46 PM	#7
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Bought some vice scripts too RUS Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

12-06-2012, 09:00 PM	#8
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Project 78 High Sierra That looks really good! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

12-06-2012, 07:52 PM	#11
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra So its suppose to rain tomorrow but I hope ill have a little but of time to work on installing some exhaust hangers... I will probably then work on the stereo and tach __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper Last edited by JRANGER; 12-06-2012 at 08:19 PM.

12-06-2012, 08:55 PM	#12
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Project 78 High Sierra "Not bad". Nope not bad at all. Looks nice and clean now! __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

12-06-2012, 09:00 PM	#13
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Thank guys! It was a long days worth of work lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

12-06-2012, 09:46 PM	#14
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Man, that frame looks good as new! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

12-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#16
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Looking good, just went through it all, nice work. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-06-2012, 10:36 PM	#17
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Pipes sound good, man. They will get louder as the packing burns out. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

12-06-2012, 10:47 PM	#18
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Uh I don't know how I missed the link to the video!! They sound great Jeff!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-07-2012, 12:35 AM	#19
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra It has a real nice rumble at idle...In the video she hadnt warmed up yet so she was still idling pretty high __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper



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12-07-2012, 02:59 AM	#20
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Looks like a very productive day. I'll have to check out the video when I get back home I'm a little bit out of state right now went to gamble for my buddies bday! Broke even so it's all good enjoyed those free drinks haha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

12-07-2012, 05:17 PM	#21
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Broke/cut off rusted on hangers that I couldnt reuse and put some new ones on Did a little more welding on the glass pack but can get 1 little leak gone...ERG!!! I also installed my fuel sending unit which at first sent the gas gauge way past the full mark but then i noticed the ground was real loose on the top of the sending unit itself...So i tightened that up and it went to the normal full location... Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

12-07-2012, 08:35 PM	#22
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project 78 High Sierra looks good! you're prob about ready to put the bed back on soon huh? __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-07-2012, 09:04 PM	#23
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra I will be once I get my new vent cap for the sending unit i think....Gotta think it through LOL Trying to do anything that would suck to do with the bed on __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

12-07-2012, 09:55 PM	#24
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project 78 High Sierra lol I understand! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-07-2012, 10:22 PM	#25
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Good job with the sending unit! I hoped that would fix it. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

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