The 283 Rebuild Begins

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by jason65

Soon you will have a fresh, new, ready to go 1965 pick-up. I should say 1965 shlong bed.

Yeah - and despite all the hassles (99% caused by Mac), I was running the numbers over the weekend just for the heck of it - on buying something like a new, basic model F150 and I've got to tell you - over 60 months you can go through $10,000 more in payments (not counting interest, of course) for the new run-of-the-mill pick-up than I'll spend on The Tan.

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

you should probably go ahead and run it for another 20 minutes

Will do - couldn't hurt.

[jason65]

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Yeah - and despite all the hassles (99% caused by Mac), I was running the numbers over the weekend just for the heck of it - on buying something like a new, basic model F150 and I've got to tell you - over 60 months you can go through $10,000 more in payments (not counting interest, of course) for the new run-of-the-mill pick-up than I'll spend on The Tan.

I'm afraid to add mine up. It would probaly end up like .

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by jason65

I'm afraid to add mine up. It would probably end up like .

I did - back at the end of January (about $5,500 at that time). Mistake.

But a lot can be said for not having to make $300 a month payments.

[padresag]

don't put so much water in next time. let it set a little lower(water level. It will run cooler with the cap on. it is easier to add a little coolant if needed.. you never see that system at the top(water level)
ron

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by MacAttack

I did - back at the end of January (about $5,500 at that time). Mistake.

But a lot can be said for not having to make $300 a month payments.

That really isn't that bad for what you have. Even in a couple of weeks when you add some more to the total, you'll have a pretty much new '65 Chevy pickup. Far better than a new F150 IMO

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Even in a couple of weeks when you add some more to the total, you'll have a pretty much new '65 Chevy pickup.

True Dat. A new truck would be nice - from the creature comfort perspective, but they just don't have any character. Besides - if I need to make a 300 mile road trip (other than showing up at a truck meet) "Enterprise" is right in the neighborhood.

Mac.

[MacAttack]

Gages came in last night from Summit Racing:



Mac.

[jason65]

Nice. Are you replaceing gauges or installing new ones? It would be cool if you were to make the inserment cluster background match.

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by jason65

Nice. Are you replacing gauges or installing new ones?

This is just a temp fix for the engine break-in and driving for a while (at least 500 miles). It would be a lot of fun to go back through the cluster and replace everything though - and I'll definitely do that when the wheels, body work and paint is finished.

I'm kind of partial to the VDO white series (old school look). On the set I just got - I can't believe what they give you for just $50 - great value and super simple.

Mac.

[4dranch]

What are the measurements on them gauges Mac?

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

What are the measurements on them gauges Mac?

ATM-2326: 2-1/16 inch diameter.

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by MacAttack

ATM-2326: 2-1/16 inch diameter.

They are clean and simple. Do they light up?
I need to do some measureing..

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

They are clean and simple. Do they light up?
I need to do some measuring..

Yes Sir - they are, and do - you can run the clear bulb, or use the two sets of colored lenses: I got red and blue in my kit.

[4dranch]

Thanks,,,
500 miles then you said you were tossing them????

I have two spots they might fit in.

[jgh64pkup]

what are the two outer spots supposed to be for on your gauge cluster
4dranch
tach and clock

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

I have two spots they might fit in.

Ahhh, now I see the motivation.

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

what are the two outer spots supposed to be for on your gauge cluster
4dranch
tach and clock

I beleive in 62 & 63 options were the Battery Meter and Clock.
And the options in 64 to 66 was the Battery Meter and Tach.

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Ahhh, now I see the motivation.

Is it working

[MacAttack]

Replaced the 'Made in China' thermostat and cleaned up the sloppy ignition wires, and refilled the radiator last night for my re-light-off tomorrow morning at 09:00. We'll give her another 20 minutes @ 2,000 RPM.

Mac.

[padresag]

I believe that the bat-o-meter will also go in the left one
ron

[MacAttack]

Originally Posted by padresag

I believe that the bat-o-meter will also go in the left one

Okay Robin.

[padresag]

that is what it is called. vacuum guage and all . don't know if chev used them but GMC did
ron
not easy to buy either but they do show up on ebay

[padresag]

Originally Posted by padresag

that is what it is called. vacuum guage and all . don't know if chev used them but GMC did
ron
not easy to buy either but they do show up on ebay

check this link out and some of you Chevy guys will learn a bit more of what the GMC guys have
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/cluster.htm
ron

[jason65]

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Okay Robin.

Good call Mac. Hope all went well.

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by padresag

I believe that the bat-o-meter will also go in the left one
ron

Ron,
Don't look now, but yo just told a joke.....
Mayby your loosing that grumpy old man title....let your daughter know

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Replaced the 'Made in China' thermostat and cleaned up the sloppy ignition wires, and refilled the radiator last night for my re-light-off tomorrow morning at 09:00. We'll give her another 20 minutes @ 2,000 RPM.

Mac.

How did it go Mac???????????????????????
we don't see any fireworks.....