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SCOTI · 07-22-2021, 08:02 AM

Nice touch.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-22-2021, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nice touch.

Thanks Scoti.

**Joe Pass** · 07-22-2021, 08:13 AM

love the striping....

realvc · 07-22-2021, 11:21 AM

Pinstriping

**The Rocknrod** · 07-22-2021, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

love the striping....

Thanks Joe

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Originally Posted by realvc

Pinstriping

Thank you.

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-22-2021, 03:29 PM

So, when are you going to wash the truck and give us some full beauty shots? These teasers are killing me

**The Rocknrod** · 07-22-2021, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

So, when are you going to wash the truck and give us some full beauty shots? These teasers are killing me

Post 491 has them.

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-22-2021, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Post 491 has them.

Good point, but I meant with all the pinstriping on it too. Pinstriping or no pinstriping, your truck has turned out great!

**The Rocknrod** · 07-22-2021, 10:08 PM

Thank you.

justa dumb hick · 07-29-2021, 09:00 PM

Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
The pinstriping really finishes pulling it all together.
A long trip indeed, I really enjoy seeing them completed. Lotta hours into this one.
Outstanding, Chief!

**The Rocknrod** · 07-29-2021, 09:19 PM

Thank you

forestb · 07-29-2021, 10:40 PM

Not bad for a step side

**The Rocknrod** · 07-30-2021, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by forestb

Not bad for a step side

Thanks forest.

aggie91 · 07-30-2021, 09:23 AM

Pinstriping is just enough on this truck. I like the one to separate the white and the red. Nice touch!

**The Rocknrod** · 07-30-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Pinstriping is just enough on this truck. I like the one to separate the white and the red. Nice touch!

Thank you aggie91.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-10-2021, 03:35 PM

Drove it into Waco to get a tank of gas, about 15 miles each way. Up and down hills back-roads, stop lights etc. from 25 to 65 MPH.
Came home and used a laser temp meter and found these temps on the engine. I dont know if thats good or bad?
Top of radiator - 120 degrees
Top of Thermostat Housing - 191
Under the Thermo housing - 171
Head between first 2 exhaust ports driver side - 192
Front of head - 191
Block - 191
Temp Gauge reading (Lectric Limited sender for year model gauges):
So what do you think?

SCOTI · 08-10-2021, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Drove it into Waco to get a tank of gas, about 15 miles each way. Up and down hills back-roads, stop lights etc. from 25 to 65 MPH.
Came home and used a laser temp meter and found these temps on the engine. I dont know if thats good or bad?
Top of radiator - 120 degrees
Top of Thermostat Housing - 191
Under the Thermo housing - 171
Head between first 2 exhaust ports driver side - 192
Front of head - 191
Block - 191
Temp Gauge reading (Lectric Limited sender for year model gauges):
So what do you think?

That all looks very acceptable. Head's will be the hottest so those areas @ the 190° range is good.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-10-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That all looks very acceptable. Head's will be the hottest so those areas @ the 190° range is good.

Thanks for your help, wasnt sure.

SCOTI · 08-10-2021, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Thanks for your help, wasnt sure.

What temp range thermostat are you running?

**The Rocknrod** · 08-10-2021, 05:25 PM

180

**Joe Pass** · 08-10-2021, 05:39 PM

I have the same exact readings.....I feel better too...lol...

SCOTI · 08-10-2021, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

180

I would expect around/within 15° of the thermostat opening point.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-10-2021, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I would expect around/within 15° of the thermostat opening point.

So 11 degrees is good huh?

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-10-2021, 11:31 PM

My 63 gauge runs about that same degree on the sweep with my 180 thermostat and letric limited sender unless I'm running in 95+ weather when I've been going for a few hour At that point it will sit about in the middle. When I had a 195 thermostat in it, the gauge was almost pegged constantly

MT65 · 08-11-2021, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Drove it into Waco to get a tank of gas, about 15 miles each way. Up and down hills back-roads, stop lights etc. from 25 to 65 MPH.
Came home and used a laser temp meter and found these temps on the engine. I dont know if thats good or bad?
Top of radiator - 120 degrees
Top of Thermostat Housing - 191
Under the Thermo housing - 171
Head between first 2 exhaust ports driver side - 192
Front of head - 191
Block - 191
Temp Gauge reading (Lectric Limited sender for year model
So what do you think?

Those temps look fine, if a person could maintain a temp of 190 degrees, that would be a good fuel burn and easy on the engine, key word is maintain.
Question, is that still an amp gauge, or has it been mod to a volt meter? With what I saw in your engine compartment, I would be using a 100 amp alternator at minimum, if that is an amp gauge, it won’t handle it well….

07-22-2021, 08:02 AM	#526
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Nice touch. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-22-2021, 08:13 AM	#528
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project love the striping.... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

07-22-2021, 11:21 AM	#529
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Pinstriping __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

07-22-2021, 03:29 PM	#531
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,483	Re: New 64 Stepper Project So, when are you going to wash the truck and give us some full beauty shots? These teasers are killing me __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-22-2021, 10:08 PM	#534
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thank you. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-29-2021, 09:00 PM	#535
justa dumb hick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Carlos, AZ Posts: 30	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Perfect. Absolutely perfect. The pinstriping really finishes pulling it all together. A long trip indeed, I really enjoy seeing them completed. Lotta hours into this one. Outstanding, Chief! __________________ -JDH Insomnia is a terrible thing to waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWYVs7widI0 (Misanthropic curmudgeon attempts starting old truck in house at 2AM)

07-29-2021, 09:19 PM	#536
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thank you __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-29-2021, 10:40 PM	#537
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Not bad for a step side

07-30-2021, 09:23 AM	#539
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Pinstriping is just enough on this truck. I like the one to separate the white and the red. Nice touch! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-10-2021, 03:35 PM	#541
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Drove it into Waco to get a tank of gas, about 15 miles each way. Up and down hills back-roads, stop lights etc. from 25 to 65 MPH. Came home and used a laser temp meter and found these temps on the engine. I dont know if thats good or bad? Top of radiator - 120 degrees Top of Thermostat Housing - 191 Under the Thermo housing - 171 Head between first 2 exhaust ports driver side - 192 Front of head - 191 Block - 191 Temp Gauge reading (Lectric Limited sender for year model gauges): So what do you think? Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 08-10-2021 at 03:53 PM.

08-10-2021, 05:25 PM	#545
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project 180 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-10-2021, 05:39 PM	#546
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I have the same exact readings.....I feel better too...lol... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

08-10-2021, 11:31 PM	#549
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,483	Re: New 64 Stepper Project My 63 gauge runs about that same degree on the sweep with my 180 thermostat and letric limited sender unless I'm running in 95+ weather when I've been going for a few hour At that point it will sit about in the middle. When I had a 195 thermostat in it, the gauge was almost pegged constantly __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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