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Slick67 · 11-14-2011, 11:03 PM

It lives!!!!! Good to hear some notes coming from the exhaust! Hope she runs great from now on.

77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

It lives!!!!! Good to hear some notes coming from the exhaust! Hope she runs great from now on.

Still working on the gas issue. My line is bent and I need to cut it and add a fuel filter. And I need thr ottle linkage parts. I have the 71 model stuff and I need the earlier yr stuff. The one with the rod so I don't have to cut any more holes in the firewall than I have to. I'm shooting for after thanksgiving to have her fully running. Wish me luck. Any tips suggestions being a freshly built motor? Procedures? Notes? C'MON!!!!
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mcbassin · 11-15-2011, 09:34 AM

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Still working on the gas issue. My line is bent and I need to cut it and add a fuel filter. And I need thr ottle linkage parts. I have the 71 model stuff and I need the earlier yr stuff. The one with the rod so I don't have to cut any more holes in the firewall than I have to. I'm shooting for after thanksgiving to have her fully running. Wish me luck. Any tips suggestions being a freshly built motor? Procedures? Notes? C'MON!!!!
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Congrats on getting it running! You need to follow the break in procedure recommended by the builder. Some of them want you to use break in oil and only go to certain rpms etc. Have you talked to the builder?

Slick67 · 11-15-2011, 10:21 AM

^ ^^ Excellent advice. Talk to the builder. Also use a zinc additive in your oil ESPECIALLY on break in so you won't have a flat cam.

77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:03 AM

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Looks KILLER Chris...

I sure would like to come see it in person one Sunday afternoon...
By the way, do you know the part# for the top radiator hose you are using?
That looks like the one I need to run on mine...

My build thread is way behind where I am actually at...
I'm close to firing mine up soon, too...

I'm cool with anyone coming by to see it. U know where I live come on by. Ya the part number is on my receipt in my wallet and I'm no where near it. Lol. Have oreillys look up upper radiator hose for a..ah give me a min. I'll go get it....ok well its not in my wallet. Might be ay my house. I'll check when I get home tomorrow.
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77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice progress! Looks great!!!

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Looking really good
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Thanks guys. !! I'm hoping to have more done this week. All depends how work goes. I think im gonna finish the Windows in the doors next. The hook still hits the division bar. Gonna try to do it with the door on and just remove the hook so I dont have to realignment. Loli dropped my driveshaft off at napa to have them resize it once again. It should be right this time 56" center to center.
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VA72C10 · 11-14-2011, 11:09 PM

Nice progress! Looks great!!!

Slick67 · 11-14-2011, 11:36 PM

I just noticed ya got one of those new invisible proportioning valves at the same store I got my a/c from!!!

77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 12:10 AM

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I just noticed ya got one of those new invisible proportioning valves at the same store I got my a/c from!!!

No its there...I have to get a new one tho. Look very close at the pic. It's the thing to the right of the.lines. lol.
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Bennett68C10 · 11-14-2011, 11:35 PM

Looking really good
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butternut1972 · 11-15-2011, 02:07 AM

Sounds good! Congrats on getting it fired up.

77chris03 · 11-15-2011, 10:50 PM

on a good note, i got the driveshaft back today...

mcbassin · 11-16-2011, 01:35 AM

You should do a search on Lucus oil zinc additive then just search for a retailer in your area. HERE

Be careful about running synthetic oil in your engine too unless you have an additive.

71Sleeper · 11-16-2011, 01:37 AM

I got Lucas brake in oil from my local carquest which came in a 1 quart bottle then I added Rotella oil which I believe is the only oil with zinc. My engine builder said I should run it about 500 miles then change the oil.

Slick67 · 11-16-2011, 11:24 AM

I got my zinc additive from O'Reilly. It comes in a clear bottle and it says ZINC on it in big red letters. The additive is clear. You should use it everytime you change your oil, which adds another ten bucks to your oil change but if it saves the cam it's worth it!

77chris03 · 11-16-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

You should do a search on Lucus oil zinc additive then just search for a retailer in your area. HERE

Be careful about running synthetic oil in your engine too unless you have an additive.

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Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

I got Lucas brake in oil from my local carquest which came in a 1 quart bottle then I added Rotella oil which I believe is the only oil with zinc. My engine builder said I should run it about 500 miles then change the oil.

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Originally Posted by Slick67

I got my zinc additive from O'Reilly. It comes in a clear bottle and it says ZINC on it in big red letters. The additive is clear. You should use it everytime you change your oil, which adds another ten bucks to your oil change but if it saves the cam it's worth it!

thanks for the good info...i will look into it when i stop into oreillys...im a little on the broke side for right now...gotta watch what i spend...i spent way too much these past few weeks, way too much. i i did get the driveshaft painted and installed...YAY no more wheel chock...

77chris03 · 11-19-2011, 11:15 PM

so...... i bit the bullet and went down to the dealership here in conroe and.....i traded in my 2003 z71. it was starting to nickel and dime me....so i got the 2010 GMC Sierra SLT....OMG the power is awesome...6.2L 3.73 posi basically the denali without the navigation and the sunroof....

Bennett68C10 · 11-20-2011, 01:23 AM

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so...... i bit the bullet and went down to the dealership here in conroe and.....i traded in my 2003 z71. it was starting to nickel and dime me....so i got the 2010 GMC Sierra SLT....OMG the power is awesome...6.2L 3.73 posi basically the denali without the navigation and the sunroof....

Wow let's see some pics
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77chris03 · 11-20-2011, 02:53 AM

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**67cheby** · 11-16-2011, 11:43 AM

looking good !

VA72C10 · 11-16-2011, 11:31 PM

cool, glad you got the drivetrain all together!

77chris03 · 11-17-2011, 02:17 PM

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cool, glad you got the drivetrain all together!

All but the shift linkage and gas pedal!! U ever get a pic?
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77chris03 · 11-20-2011, 02:56 AM

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this is the last pic ill have of them together....
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77chris03 · 11-20-2011, 03:00 AM

now i did take everything i put in it out except the 5 gallon air tank for the air horns....so now i have a custom box with subs and an amp with a 7" pioneer nav unit (the flagship model) and all the connections for it and the amp....so now do i sell it and get the stock navi radio??

VA72C10 · 11-20-2011, 04:10 AM

Nice

They ride so nice for a truck! Plus I personally like the styling better than chevy recently....

11-14-2011, 11:03 PM	#1
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. It lives!!!!! Good to hear some notes coming from the exhaust! Hope she runs great from now on. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-15-2011, 10:21 AM	#4
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. ^ ^^ Excellent advice. Talk to the builder. Also use a zinc additive in your oil ESPECIALLY on break in so you won't have a flat cam. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-14-2011, 11:09 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My 68 swb build. Nice progress! Looks great!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-14-2011, 11:36 PM	#8
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. I just noticed ya got one of those new invisible proportioning valves at the same store I got my a/c from!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-14-2011, 11:35 PM	#10
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: My 68 swb build. Looking really good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-15-2011, 02:07 AM	#11
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My 68 swb build. Sounds good! Congrats on getting it fired up. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

11-15-2011, 10:50 PM	#12
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. on a good note, i got the driveshaft back today... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#13
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: My 68 swb build. You should do a search on Lucus oil zinc additive then just search for a retailer in your area. HERE Be careful about running synthetic oil in your engine too unless you have an additive. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-16-2011, 01:37 AM	#14
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: My 68 swb build. I got Lucas brake in oil from my local carquest which came in a 1 quart bottle then I added Rotella oil which I believe is the only oil with zinc. My engine builder said I should run it about 500 miles then change the oil. __________________ 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

11-16-2011, 11:24 AM	#15
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: My 68 swb build. I got my zinc additive from O'Reilly. It comes in a clear bottle and it says ZINC on it in big red letters. The additive is clear. You should use it everytime you change your oil, which adds another ten bucks to your oil change but if it saves the cam it's worth it! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-19-2011, 11:15 PM	#17
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. so...... i bit the bullet and went down to the dealership here in conroe and.....i traded in my 2003 z71. it was starting to nickel and dime me....so i got the 2010 GMC Sierra SLT....OMG the power is awesome...6.2L 3.73 posi basically the denali without the navigation and the sunroof.... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-20-2011, 02:53 AM	#19
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#20
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11-16-2011, 11:31 PM	#21
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11-20-2011, 02:56 AM	#23
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. this is the last pic ill have of them together.... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310



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11-20-2011, 03:00 AM	#24
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: My 68 swb build. now i did take everything i put in it out except the 5 gallon air tank for the air horns....so now i have a custom box with subs and an amp with a 7" pioneer nav unit (the flagship model) and all the connections for it and the amp....so now do i sell it and get the stock navi radio?? __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

11-20-2011, 04:10 AM	#25
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