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scotts62 · 11-24-2011, 12:28 PM

Very cool Mike!!

I have some of that injector cleaner for ya whenever we meet up next time.

mcbassin · 11-24-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Congrats on the LS engine start!
I'd like to find someone to do a complete LS install in one of my trucks.
(hint, hint)

Thank Keith! I've seen your skills Bro. I know you can do it without too much trouble.

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Congrats Mike!

Thanks Drew!

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

congrats on getting it fired up!

Thanks Kurt!

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Great News!

But now I'm jealous! lol

Thanks Rex! I couldn't have done it without your help and many others on this site. You're still way ahead of me too. I still lack all the body work.

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Knight

This is a great build and I love the detailed progress .

Thanks Hollwood!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Awesome work!!!

Thanks Nate!

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

What a great accomplishment to get all that wiring sorted out and get it to start. I admire your abilities Mike.
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Thanks Steve! Just another milestone. Can't wait to wrap up this chassis and drivetrain completely.

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Very cool Mike!!

I have some of that injector cleaner for ya whenever we meet up next time.

Thanks Scott! Well, it turns out that I forgot that I had bought a new intake and injector set on Ebay (supposed to only have like 12miles on them). I didn't think that gas would stay in there, I just figured it would evaporate....go figure. So it was just all the old nasty gas that kept if from running. I took it apart and it was fowl. I'm not sure how it even tried to start. I dumped it out and flushed the system with new gas. It limped around until I hooked up the O2 sensors and MAF. I only ran it a few seconds but my DBW pedal works great and it accerated fine. Now, I just need to figure out the core support, install radiator and give it a good test run....in place on jack stands.

Plan is to hit the sheetmetal hard core this winter.

scotts62 · 11-24-2011, 02:45 PM

Sweet, glad you figured it out. I wouldnt think it would stay in either but guess we learn something new everyday huh

if you need a hand on the outside haller.

mcbassin · 11-24-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Sweet, glad you figured it out. I wouldnt think it would stay in either but guess we learn something new everyday huh

if you need a hand on the outside haller.

I wonder if there is a check valve in the rail?
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**screaminchevypickup** · 11-24-2011, 11:15 PM

It all looks good mike... I hope you had a great thanksgiving!!
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oldblue1968chevy · 11-27-2011, 07:03 PM

great job envious of that cab!

mcbassin · 11-27-2011, 08:56 PM

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It all looks good mike... I hope you had a great thanksgiving!!
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Thanks Kyle, I had a great holiday. Hope you did too.

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Congrats!

The clogged fuel rails and injectors seem to be pretty common with these swaps.

Thanks Ben. Yep, I just knew it was gonna be clogged too. I took the rails off and the injectors literally looked brand new. Then I found the originals on the shelf...they were pretty gunked up. So, I figured it had to be the old gas.

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LOOKING GOOD..Congrats on getting it running.

Thanks Buddy.

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Originally Posted by scotts62

ya think there is because you can take the line off and press the little button and get a spurt of gas out, yep i have nasty fuel in mine too

You will end up having to flush that out no doubt.

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

great job envious of that cab!

Thanks John,
I may actually end up selling the cab in this thread. Not too sure yet but I am wanting to find a really clean uncut cab.

I thought I had a solid one out back. (it was near perfect 10-15 years ago) I went out there today only to find the rats and mice have pretty much ruined the floor pan. Now, I don't know what to do?

mcbassin · 11-27-2011, 09:00 PM

Small update: (sorry no pics).
I think I have a game plan for the radiator support. I got the original one all blasted today. I'm thinking of hacking the rust out and replacing it with new metal. It looks pretty straight forward. We'll see.

The cab I have been planning to use is pretty much toast. I may end up attempting to re-install a drip rail on this one. It's just metal right

68 TT · 11-30-2011, 05:18 PM

Great job on the exhaust and getting it running.

I am struggling with the which cab to fix issue too. They all need work but in different areas. It would be nice to find a good or better one to start with but they are pretty hard to come by for a reasonable amount of money.

mcbassin · 11-30-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Great job on the exhaust and getting it running.

I am struggling with the which cab to fix issue too. They all need work but in different areas. It would be nice to find a good or better one to start with but they are pretty hard to come by for a reasonable amount of money.

Thanks!
I feel for you man. I know exactly what you're talking about. I have one that was rust free when I parked it 12-15 years ago. Now it has vent holes all over thanks to those little rodents. I have always kept poisen in it but they eat it up as fast as I put it out.

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scotts62 · 11-30-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks!
I feel for you man. I know exactly what you're talking about. I have one that was rust free when I parked it 12-15 years ago. Now it has vent holes all over thanks to those little rodents. I have always kept poisen in it but they eat it up as fast as I put it out.

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Heard if you throw moth balls in there nothing will get in and mess with it, havent tried but guy at works swears to it.

mcbassin · 12-01-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Heard if you throw moth balls in there nothing will get in and mess with it, havent tried but guy at works swears to it.

I've heard that before but too but it wasn't until just recently.

**screaminchevypickup** · 12-01-2011, 02:47 AM

If you need any sheet metal bent let me know I think I can help in that area!!!! All the work looks good top notch!!!
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71Sleeper · 12-01-2011, 03:31 AM

Man! You have mad skills....Nice work on the hangers.

**lolife99** · 12-01-2011, 06:47 AM

Love the hangers.
They make a patch panel for under the battery.
I'm sure you will fab your own.

72BlckButy · 12-01-2011, 08:48 AM

Those hangers are cool!

mcbassin · 12-01-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

If you need any sheet metal bent let me know I think I can help in that area!!!! All the work looks good top notch!!!
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Thanks Kyle, I forgot you have sheetmetal gear over there. Sometimes I do this kind of stuff just to see if I can make it work with what I've got....
How are at making patch panels for core supports>?

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Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

Man! You have mad skills....Nice work on the hangers.

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Love the hangers.
They make a patch panel for under the battery.
I'm sure you will fab your own.

Thanks Keith, I'm aware of the patch panel. I think the price around $80? not sure how it will fit either? I just tore into this the other day. I really thought I had better sheetmetal than I do.....

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Those hangers are cool!

Thanks Nate!

**CC69Rat** · 12-01-2011, 09:43 AM

Man, I need to get my exhaust up into the crossmember like that. I didn't think I'd be going that low with it but I'm starting to think my headers and pipes as they are now will start to become a problem if I go any lower than 4.5 / 6 static.

mcbassin · 12-01-2011, 10:10 AM

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Man, I need to get my exhaust up into the crossmember like that. I didn't think I'd be going that low with it but I'm starting to think my headers and pipes as they are now will start to become a problem if I go any lower than 4.5 / 6 static.

I'm just kinda planning ahead in case I get money to do different suspenion one of these days. Seems like this project is always changing.

**screaminchevypickup** · 12-01-2011, 11:47 AM

Thanks Kyle, I forgot you have sheetmetal gear over there. Sometimes I do this kind of stuff just to see if I can make it work with what I've got....
How are at making patch panels for core supports>?
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I have made a couple and they all have turned out nicer than the junk you buy in the magazines

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RocketKing · 12-01-2011, 12:06 PM

Just a flat out killer job Mike!

Keep it up!

**68 Four on the Floor** · 12-01-2011, 02:14 PM

Those hangers are sweet. Wish i had a shop like that at my disposal!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-01-2011, 03:33 PM

Awesome job on the hangers! They're sweet! Have fun on the support. You have to love rust, huh?

70-Shorty · 12-01-2011, 03:53 PM

what a killer job on the exhaust....i'm way jealous.
On the radiator support, wouldnt it be easier and nicer to just find a clean one to start, i mean OBVIOUSLY you have the mad skills to fix it...it's just clean OEM core supports are pretty plentiful.
Tim

Bennett68C10 · 12-01-2011, 05:09 PM

Nice job on the hangers. Try not to feel to bad my core support has way more rust then that. No way I was going to attempt to fix it so I just ordered a new one. Fixing my cab has made me hate rust work lol.
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11-24-2011, 12:28 PM	#1
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very cool Mike!! I have some of that injector cleaner for ya whenever we meet up next time. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-24-2011, 02:45 PM	#3
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide Sweet, glad you figured it out. I wouldnt think it would stay in either but guess we learn something new everyday huh if you need a hand on the outside haller. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-24-2011, 11:15 PM	#5
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide It all looks good mike... I hope you had a great thanksgiving!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-27-2011, 07:03 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1969 Short Wide great job envious of that cab! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-27-2011, 09:00 PM	#8
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Small update: (sorry no pics). I think I have a game plan for the radiator support. I got the original one all blasted today. I'm thinking of hacking the rust out and replacing it with new metal. It looks pretty straight forward. We'll see. The cab I have been planning to use is pretty much toast. I may end up attempting to re-install a drip rail on this one. It's just metal right __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-30-2011, 05:18 PM	#9
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great job on the exhaust and getting it running. I am struggling with the which cab to fix issue too. They all need work but in different areas. It would be nice to find a good or better one to start with but they are pretty hard to come by for a reasonable amount of money. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

12-01-2011, 02:47 AM	#13
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide If you need any sheet metal bent let me know I think I can help in that area!!!! All the work looks good top notch!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

12-01-2011, 03:31 AM	#14
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 1969 Short Wide Man! You have mad skills....Nice work on the hangers. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

12-01-2011, 06:47 AM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: 1969 Short Wide Love the hangers. They make a patch panel for under the battery. I'm sure you will fab your own. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-01-2011, 08:48 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide Those hangers are cool! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-01-2011, 09:43 AM	#18
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: 1969 Short Wide Man, I need to get my exhaust up into the crossmember like that. I didn't think I'd be going that low with it but I'm starting to think my headers and pipes as they are now will start to become a problem if I go any lower than 4.5 / 6 static. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-01-2011, 11:47 AM	#20
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Thanks Kyle, I forgot you have sheetmetal gear over there. Sometimes I do this kind of stuff just to see if I can make it work with what I've got.... How are at making patch panels for core supports>? Quote: I have made a couple and they all have turned out nicer than the junk you buy in the magazines Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

12-01-2011, 12:06 PM	#21
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: 1969 Short Wide Just a flat out killer job Mike! Keep it up! __________________ Rex

12-01-2011, 02:14 PM	#22
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide Those hangers are sweet. Wish i had a shop like that at my disposal!

12-01-2011, 03:33 PM	#23
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12-01-2011, 03:53 PM	#24
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Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice job on the hangers. Try not to feel to bad my core support has way more rust then that. No way I was going to attempt to fix it so I just ordered a new one. Fixing my cab has made me hate rust work lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

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