What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[VWNate1]

It looks fine, it's a TRUCK .

Some folks have Hot Rods and so want prettier things .

My '69's exhaust system looks similar and I think it sounds O.K. so that's that.

Now, GO DRIVE AND ENJOY IT ! .

[5567Cruiser]

I installed the drivers side caliper and rotor with brake line for front power disc brakes and a neat detail trick, I adapted a 67 CST horn button to fit on my late model 14" Camaro steering wheel.

[kilrcady]

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Well got the exhaust done, just keeping it running, I think I am into it about 150 bucks, manifolds and all thanks to a board member.

I used the ABS plastic pieces to slide around on the ground, as you can see its not pretty. Having to learn how to weld on aluminized tube was a bit of a challenge but I Got Her Done.

WOW in the gravel!Better man than me

[toolboxchev]

Thanks, it was difficult to do that in the cold and wet with 40 degree temps. Just test driven today, no leaks, no issues.

That would be why I love these rigs, the last of an era before major intrusion of EPA, DEQ, NHTSA infringements of an entire industry.

I could not ever paying 70 bucks a tire just for the TPMS? crud that has to happen today.

[rsmarr1982]

Got my custom audiosounds stereo and speakers installed. Along with a new dash pad and defrost tubes nice 65 degree northeast ohio day.

[Ed F]

Here in south west Michigan we are experiencing unusually warm weather for mid February. We have blue sky's and temps in the low to mid 50's today and for the next few days. If we didn't have a cool breeze coming in off the big lake it would be warmer yet. SO, after cleaning both garage floors and doing a little yard work, we took the Highlander out for a little exercise and some grooming. A trip to the self car wash and grocery store limbered the old girl up a little and gave me the itch for spring. After sitting for a couple months, it fired right up and ran great as always. The truck and I are smiling. If the weather does hold I may get the '70 out for a little run in a day or two.

[berch 69GMC]

Love the horn button mod. Was considering same with my grant, they just seem so sketchy in the contact for horn department.

[VWNate1]

"I have no experience with budgeting with a wife. It helps, since my budget is so small to start with. "

_THIS_ .

I guess I'm lucky in that I have water tastes on a beer budget .

[Andy4639]

Late model rear view mirror installed in the ramp truck. Has the C&T in it. Glued to the new windshield.

[toolboxchev]

Love it Andy, I did some work on mine yesterday, the stupid thing still aint working, will post pics when I figure it out!

[Metaldoc]

New speaker box and storage access to each corner. Door panel ribs all line up.

[samkost]

Past 3 Days......

Lower Body Moldings.
Assembled the Doors, Vent Windows, Side Glass and window/door mechanisms.
Door Handles, Locks, Cab to Door Seals, Mirrors and Window Felts.
Getting there!

[AussieinNC]

Hey firedemon...

Suggestion: grab yourself a metal inline filter and install it after the pump...as close as you can to the carb...and

Install a thermal spacer between the carb base and the manifold...

Holleys are renowned for cloggy needles and seats...some have filters within the fuel line barb fitting on the carb itself...these often break down over time as no-one ever cleans or replaces em...

have fun

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by firedemon

got to experience the joys of carburation today with a little vapor lock . made it to the bank cashed the check come back out started up a little hard but started . made it to the end of the driveway sputterd right out . checked the choke it was open all the way nothing squirting at all . no tools with me so I sit and wait for it to cool off with the hood open every nitwit with a car smaller than my hood gets behind and starts honking like I'm just sitting there with the hood wide open watching traffic roll on by while I sweat like a pig for fun . I get the idea to check the tank and make sure the gauge is working opens to the pssssssst sound . well its working I got half a tank . thinking its the cap I turn it over to no start . grey beard stops with a can of either fires right up keep it running long enough to get fuel to the carb great . get the cleaner back on shut the hood 1/2 mile down the road and two red lights again sputter and done. same dam thing only this time I left the cap loose nothing squirting wth . I get towed this time down to my brothers shop thinking its gotta be a filter I pull the line off the carb sprayed right in the eye serious fuel pressure . stinking holley carb . pulled the needle and seat put fuel line back on crank her over and we get a flood . getting fuel so blow out and carb cleaner the needle and seat put it back in a little adjustment running good . I pulled the line from the carb and fill a gaterade bottle nothing clean as a whistle the filters are brand new not even 3000 miles yet one under cab one infront of carb . I don't know must have been something in the seat it ran home fine

I feel ya brother...arn't these trucks a blast?

[VWNate1]

I'll never understand why anyone would use metal fuel filters ~ clear plastic ones DO NOT leak/catch fire unless you leave them on for years instead of periodically changing like you're supposed to do .

A clear filter will always give you plenty of warning before it stops fuel flow and it also instantly tell you if there's any fuel flow to the carby .

I've used and enjoyed 'Grose Jet' carby inlet valves for decades and never yet had one problem ~ they use two little self cleaning steel balls to measure the fuel flow accurately .\

[HO455]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

I'll never understand why anyone would use metal fuel filters ~ clear plastic ones DO NOT leak/catch fire unless you leave them on for years instead of periodically changing like you're supposed to do .\

The NHRA won't pass you through the Tech Inspection with one. Ever see one on a new car? Can you tell me what the micro rating of your clear filter is? These reasons are why I do not use clear filters.

[VWNate1]

Can't blame the filter because you failed to keep an eye on it so it yellowed, aged out and failed .

[VWNate1]

No one said lazy idiot ~ you must be feeling guilty there .

There are none so blind as those who refuse to see .

I get so much good help here, sorry you don't .

[VWNate1]

Yep ;

1967 Triumph t100C, it did shake quite a bit .

Never lost a clear plastic filter yet and I drive / ride a lot .

MY BELOVED C/10 has one too .

[hussler]

I took on the challenge today and installed a after market tach, in my stock non-tach dash, and i love the way it turned out, if anyone wants the part number for the Bosch Tach let me know...the dam thing looks good in our trucks..

[berch 69GMC]

Originally Posted by hussler

I took on the challenge today and installed a after market tach, and i love the way it turned out, if anyone wants the part number for the Bosch Tach let me know...the dam thing looks good in our trucks..

Looks great. Did you modify a non tach dash or remove old tach?

[VWNate1]

Obfuscation or lack of understanding how fuel systems work :

No modern Automobile has a 3 ~ 4 PSI fuel system so obviously you cannot use a clear plastic filter .

If properly mounted, the rubber hose at each end would have isolated any vibration, even if it was a thumper .

Sorry you lost a BSA but "It's a poor Mechanic who blames his tools " .

That Tachometer looks good ! .

[CraigT]

Cheap and easy fun on a Sunday morning.

[HO455]

In

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Obfuscation or lack of understanding how fuel systems work :

No modern Automobile has a 3 ~ 4 PSI fuel system so obviously you cannot use a clear plastic filter .

If properly mounted, the rubber hose at each end would have isolated any vibration, even if it was a thumper .

Sorry you lost a BSA but "It's a poor Mechanic who blames his tools " .

That Tachometer looks good ! .

I am not trying to make things difficult to understand. I have never seen a car come from the factory with a clear plastic filter regardless of pressure. (Now I will admit I have never worked on a Zil or a Lada so it is possible that it has happened but still i haven't seen those cars). Regardless, I believe they are a substandard part that I will not install on any vehicle I own.
My logic is based on the fact that you have no way of verifying how much regrind was used in the plastic when the filter was injected into the mold. Regrind is the term used in plastic injection molding that refers to plastic material that has been heated to the melting point and not used. This could be from the sprue in the mold or just overflow from worn mold. This plastic waste is collected and ground up and added to virgin plastic in order to save money Every plastic material specification has a limit on how much regrind is allowed to be mixed in. Exceeding the regrind amount degrades the ability to meet its engineered specifications. If your making Happy Meal toys your more worried about color and inclusions. If your making pressure vessels there are obviously other concerns. My point is that there are no checks and balances other than you suing the company if the filter splits due to bad plastic. If General Motors is unwilling to go down that road that's good enough for me.

[hussler]

Originally Posted by berch 69GMC

Looks great. Did you modify a non tach dash or remove old tach?

Oh Yeah...I took my non factory tach dash and did some Modifying.