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Rusbuilt · 10-25-2012, 11:34 AM

I see!

VA72C10 · 10-25-2012, 11:59 AM

Power drums if set up properly can be great brakes....they will fade under spirited driving...but I don't plan to drive crazy in this truck

If I go with big rims in the future I will likely go 5 lug front and rear but will definitely go with drop spindles and discs if/when I go with 20's
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Low Elco · 10-25-2012, 01:00 PM

I'd have to suck those rear bumper mounts in to get the bumper closer. First time I came around and shin-knocked that thing-Society doesn't need any more violent profanity. You need one of those "Beater is Neeter" license plates from the 70's! Maybe a Keep on truckin' sticker in the back window.

**CC69Rat** · 10-25-2012, 01:41 PM

^^ We gotta do something about the bumper.

Some Chip Foose bracket shortening / modifications, .. something. Redrill the mount holes in the frame. That thing is out there man.

Zoomin · 10-25-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

^^ We gotta do something about the bumper.

Some Chip Foose bracket shortening / modifications, .. something. Redrill the mount holes in the frame. That thing is out there man.

All it takes is time/money/talent.

Low Elco · 10-25-2012, 02:40 PM

Template paper rub on current version, slide paper down proper amount, Ctr punch& drill holes, lop excess off, reinstall. No prob!
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BMERDOC · 10-25-2012, 05:51 PM

We discussed tucking the rear bumper last night. So its not something that has went un-noticed. Its Jonathan's call. I think if it does happen it'll have to wait until the truck sits like it should so its not tucked too much and looks silly.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2012, 06:22 PM

Sorry guys, the "ugly" bumper stays for now....I kinda like it...only because it's a shop truck. You'd have to be trying to get tripped up on it...

IF I do change the bumper it will be to a sport bumper with flip down plate and hidden hitch...but that's not in my next few sets of plans for the truck...
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Chvy2NV · 10-26-2012, 03:29 PM

Hey Jonathan. Belts look great. Any progress on the others?? Send me PM or email.

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**CC69Rat** · 10-26-2012, 03:50 PM

Maybe I should unsubscribe ? The last three times I have commented it was taken as a degrading / disapproval or whatever .. it's your truck man, I'm just voicing an opinion.

No different than you or BmerDoc commenting on mine.. I'm just saying (like others) the bumper is hanging down a little. If you like it .. leave it. So be it. You guys have fun with it.

Tinkermc · 10-26-2012, 04:46 PM

just stopped by to check progress

VA72C10 · 10-26-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Maybe I should unsubscribe ? The last three times I have commented it was taken as a degrading / disapproval or whatever .. it's your truck man, I'm just voicing an opinion.

No different than you or BmerDoc commenting on mine.. I'm just saying (like others) the bumper is hanging down a little. If you like it .. leave it. So be it. You guys have fun with it.

No prob man, and no offence was taken...I should have added smilies

I value all opinions...especially yours because you do great work...and I want the truck to be the best it can. I just want to get it on the road asap so I'm trying to focus on those things first

remember, I haven't even been able to drive this truck yet....I got it as a roller...

And I really need a truck for a few things and can't bring myself to rent one when I have this one almost ready to go

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

just stopped by to check progress

Thanks for stopping by

you'll have to check it out in person the next time you're down this way....it looks a lot different now than the last time you saw it

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Xeen · 10-26-2012, 07:25 PM

VA where are the progress pics man you are starving us!
I'm like an addict over here if I dont get my fix I start twitching n stuff.

VA72C10 · 10-26-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

VA where are the progress pics man you are starving us!
I'm like an addict over here if I dont get my fix I start twitching n stuff.

Last night I got about an hour's time to work on it after working on the other project all afternoon and picking up parts on the way home...then taking care of sick kids

Got the old license plate holder/light off that came on the truck because it originally must have been shipped with no rear bumper. Started on fixing the rear wiring but it's SHOT...will need a complete harness re-do or at least a better starting point to patch....there's like 20-25 splices in it...

Picked up the ps pump, new master cylinder, fuel filter, rubber fuel line to connect to filter (for fuel injection so it'll hold up to today's fuel blends...)

Today I worked all day at a kitchen design company. Just getting dinner and watching a movie with the family while I surf the site to catch up

will try to get a little in tonight and a lot of work in tomorrow...picking up some parts for Project #1 tomorrow morning...

Tinkermc · 10-26-2012, 08:56 PM

Sorry about sick kids that's always a problem, sounds like it is moving the right direction, can't stop tomorrow my son is getting married late afternoon I should be late passing your house tomorrow night.

Xeen · 10-26-2012, 09:10 PM

Yeah sick kids are no fun, it seems like mine is constantly comming down with something or other.
My plans for my truck have come to a serious halt, no funding right now and that may possibly continue for the forseable future.
Atleast yours is moving ahead so right now im living vicariously through your project

BMERDOC · 10-26-2012, 10:59 PM

They are sick now? Last I remember you had to shew them away because Daddy couldn't concentrate with all the rukus!

This is Jonathans build so I try to stay in the background. We have a glorious time hangin out, trying to knock out absolutly everything we can during my visits. I'm sure he won't mind if I give you a run down so you will know what to expect by the time I trudge back to my truck for the sleepy ride home.

Next time I come out we need to get the front suspension back on the truck. Then we need to get brake fluid to all four corners. Once it sets on the ground and we have some sort of pedal pressure the front clip will get outta the grass and back on the truck. All we need is a couple of bolts because as big a man as Jonathan is he can't heft that clip on by himself

and it only needs to be set in place for us to continue making progress. Jonathan can install the rest of the bolts while I'm away. Once the front clip is on we are gonna get the battery in and hooked up to see what has power and what doesn't. It may drive him a little crazy because I'm sure he wants nothing more than to start this truck but I would like to do some sort of electrical check on the entire truck so I know something isn't smoldering while we are messin with the motor. After all electrical checks are performed Jonathans gonna hit the key and make sure we have a functioning starter circuit. From there all eyes will be on getting the motor started.

One thing has the project in suspension...the hurricane! Cross your fingers that it doesn't set us back!

VA72C10 · 10-26-2012, 11:55 PM

Sounds like we're on the same page. I agree on the electrical checks. Good news is the front harness appears to be very nice and the in cab harness is a known quantity so I'm confident things will go relatively well...I'm just not hooking up the rear harness until I find a better one or rebuild a complete one....it's got waaaay too many splices...

BMERDOC · 10-27-2012, 12:12 AM

Well hopefully you find a clean harness. If nothing else you can use a clean 127" wheelbase harness if you have a good one. We can make it work for now. Those things are set up like ribbon cable and are almost impossible to repair and make look good. I know I missed punchlist things like cooler lines and fluid levels before start up but those things will have to be done no matter how much time they consume. It ain't long now! I am really excited about several points...getting the front clip on to make it all complete again, getting it out in the sun all aired out, firing off the motor and getting it in tune and then driving around the neighborhood uncorked!

doubleb's69 · 10-27-2012, 12:58 AM

I can't wait to see the finished product. You are doing some really good work on the truck. I wish I could move mine along as fast as you are yours. It's to bad you are in Virginia, I would letter your shop logo on the door for ya just to do it.

VA72C10 · 10-27-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Well hopefully you find a clean harness. If nothing else you can use a clean 127" wheelbase harness if you have a good one. We can make it work for now. Those things are set up like ribbon cable and are almost impossible to repair and make look good. I know I missed punchlist things like cooler lines and fluid levels before start up but those things will have to be done no matter how much time they consume.

definitely...although the harness I need is the one to the brake and reverse lights themselves...the one from the cab to the back is very good...I took that off, cleaned it and checked it and it looks good.

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

It ain't long now! I am really excited about several points...getting the front clip on to make it all complete again, getting it out in the sun all aired out, firing off the motor and getting it in tune and then driving around the neighborhood uncorked!

and since the engine is already broken in....maybe a little.....

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

I can't wait to see the finished product. You are doing some really good work on the truck. I wish I could move mine along as fast as you are yours. It's to bad you are in Virginia, I would letter your shop logo on the door for ya just to do it.

Thanks, that would be cool...too bad I'm so far away....road trip

VA72C10 · 10-27-2012, 01:19 AM

Will get some pics up in a bit....trying out a rustoleum product on my new master to see if it'll keep it from rusting....

also gathering final parts...and one fun part I'm not sure I mentioned yet....

VA72C10 · 10-27-2012, 03:25 AM

Can't sleep so here are a few pics...

New reman'd bendix master cylinder coated with the rustoleum spray...three coats now...

And my "toy"....kleinn chrome air horns I picked up cheap off ebay a while back....152db when hooked up to my air tank....that'll make someone move out of my way

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Xeen · 10-27-2012, 04:43 AM

Nice, yeah I would imagine those horns would get someones attention.
Even tiny updates do the trick for me.
I'm addicted to truck pron what can I say...

VA72C10 · 10-27-2012, 12:18 PM

Well here are a few more then

Reman'd power steering pump with painted pulley

The mufflers I picked up for $45. They are the summit version of flowmaster 40's

And the sway bar parts I've cleaned/painted/gathered. Lightly used bushings, wire wheeled and painted original clamps, and new lowered application frame mounts...I also coated these in the rust spray to hopefully make them easier to clean up down the road.
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10-25-2012, 11:34 AM	#501
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I see! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-25-2012, 11:59 AM	#502
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Power drums if set up properly can be great brakes....they will fade under spirited driving...but I don't plan to drive crazy in this truck If I go with big rims in the future I will likely go 5 lug front and rear but will definitely go with drop spindles and discs if/when I go with 20's Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2012, 01:00 PM	#503
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I'd have to suck those rear bumper mounts in to get the bumper closer. First time I came around and shin-knocked that thing-Society doesn't need any more violent profanity. You need one of those "Beater is Neeter" license plates from the 70's! Maybe a Keep on truckin' sticker in the back window. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-25-2012, 01:41 PM	#504
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck ^^ We gotta do something about the bumper. Some Chip Foose bracket shortening / modifications, .. something. Redrill the mount holes in the frame. That thing is out there man. __________________ 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)

10-25-2012, 02:40 PM	#506
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Template paper rub on current version, slide paper down proper amount, Ctr punch& drill holes, lop excess off, reinstall. No prob! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-25-2012, 05:51 PM	#507
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck We discussed tucking the rear bumper last night. So its not something that has went un-noticed. Its Jonathan's call. I think if it does happen it'll have to wait until the truck sits like it should so its not tucked too much and looks silly. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

10-25-2012, 06:22 PM	#508
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Sorry guys, the "ugly" bumper stays for now....I kinda like it...only because it's a shop truck. You'd have to be trying to get tripped up on it... IF I do change the bumper it will be to a sport bumper with flip down plate and hidden hitch...but that's not in my next few sets of plans for the truck... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-26-2012, 03:29 PM	#509
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Hey Jonathan. Belts look great. Any progress on the others?? Send me PM or email. Posted via Mobile Device

10-26-2012, 03:50 PM	#510
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Maybe I should unsubscribe ? The last three times I have commented it was taken as a degrading / disapproval or whatever .. it's your truck man, I'm just voicing an opinion. No different than you or BmerDoc commenting on mine.. I'm just saying (like others) the bumper is hanging down a little. If you like it .. leave it. So be it. You guys have fun with it. __________________ 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)

10-26-2012, 04:46 PM	#511
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck just stopped by to check progress

10-26-2012, 07:25 PM	#513
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck VA where are the progress pics man you are starving us! I'm like an addict over here if I dont get my fix I start twitching n stuff. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-26-2012, 08:56 PM	#515
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Sorry about sick kids that's always a problem, sounds like it is moving the right direction, can't stop tomorrow my son is getting married late afternoon I should be late passing your house tomorrow night.

10-26-2012, 09:10 PM	#516
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Yeah sick kids are no fun, it seems like mine is constantly comming down with something or other. My plans for my truck have come to a serious halt, no funding right now and that may possibly continue for the forseable future. Atleast yours is moving ahead so right now im living vicariously through your project __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-26-2012, 10:59 PM	#517
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck They are sick now? Last I remember you had to shew them away because Daddy couldn't concentrate with all the rukus! This is Jonathans build so I try to stay in the background. We have a glorious time hangin out, trying to knock out absolutly everything we can during my visits. I'm sure he won't mind if I give you a run down so you will know what to expect by the time I trudge back to my truck for the sleepy ride home. Next time I come out we need to get the front suspension back on the truck. Then we need to get brake fluid to all four corners. Once it sets on the ground and we have some sort of pedal pressure the front clip will get outta the grass and back on the truck. All we need is a couple of bolts because as big a man as Jonathan is he can't heft that clip on by himself and it only needs to be set in place for us to continue making progress. Jonathan can install the rest of the bolts while I'm away. Once the front clip is on we are gonna get the battery in and hooked up to see what has power and what doesn't. It may drive him a little crazy because I'm sure he wants nothing more than to start this truck but I would like to do some sort of electrical check on the entire truck so I know something isn't smoldering while we are messin with the motor. After all electrical checks are performed Jonathans gonna hit the key and make sure we have a functioning starter circuit. From there all eyes will be on getting the motor started. One thing has the project in suspension...the hurricane! Cross your fingers that it doesn't set us back! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

10-26-2012, 11:55 PM	#518
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Sounds like we're on the same page. I agree on the electrical checks. Good news is the front harness appears to be very nice and the in cab harness is a known quantity so I'm confident things will go relatively well...I'm just not hooking up the rear harness until I find a better one or rebuild a complete one....it's got waaaay too many splices... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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10-27-2012, 12:12 AM	#519
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Well hopefully you find a clean harness. If nothing else you can use a clean 127" wheelbase harness if you have a good one. We can make it work for now. Those things are set up like ribbon cable and are almost impossible to repair and make look good. I know I missed punchlist things like cooler lines and fluid levels before start up but those things will have to be done no matter how much time they consume. It ain't long now! I am really excited about several points...getting the front clip on to make it all complete again, getting it out in the sun all aired out, firing off the motor and getting it in tune and then driving around the neighborhood uncorked! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

10-27-2012, 12:58 AM	#520
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck I can't wait to see the finished product. You are doing some really good work on the truck. I wish I could move mine along as fast as you are yours. It's to bad you are in Virginia, I would letter your shop logo on the door for ya just to do it. __________________ Bud

10-27-2012, 01:19 AM	#522
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Will get some pics up in a bit....trying out a rustoleum product on my new master to see if it'll keep it from rusting.... also gathering final parts...and one fun part I'm not sure I mentioned yet.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-27-2012, 03:25 AM	#523
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Can't sleep so here are a few pics... New reman'd bendix master cylinder coated with the rustoleum spray...three coats now... And my "toy"....kleinn chrome air horns I picked up cheap off ebay a while back....152db when hooked up to my air tank....that'll make someone move out of my way Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-27-2012, 04:43 AM	#524
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Nice, yeah I would imagine those horns would get someones attention. Even tiny updates do the trick for me. I'm addicted to truck pron what can I say... __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-27-2012, 12:18 PM	#525
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck Well here are a few more then Reman'd power steering pump with painted pulley The mufflers I picked up for $45. They are the summit version of flowmaster 40's And the sway bar parts I've cleaned/painted/gathered. Lightly used bushings, wire wheeled and painted original clamps, and new lowered application frame mounts...I also coated these in the rust spray to hopefully make them easier to clean up down the road. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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