Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued

[watahyahknow]

buy the little better airtools , i skimped on mine and got thin airline to boot , the airchissel gut out totally after 30 minutes of use and the airwrench doesnt have the torq needed
i need to buy better or get one of those nifty batterypowered ones

[67cheby]

frame looks CLEAN !

[fakerwade]

I'm starting to catch up on your build (too). Your frame looks great, looks like a lot of work. I still have to do mine. Keep up the good work!!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by fakerwade

I'm starting to catch up on your build (too). Your frame looks great, looks like a lot of work. I still have to do mine. Keep up the good work!!

It's a lot easier if you disassemble everything. I have spent almost as much time on this front clip as I did on my complete frame for my 70 not counting painting. Still have to pressure wash and wire wheel the rest of this frame too. Getting to all the nooks/crannies is the issue with it all together.

But since this truck has new drum brakes and the original suspension components are in good shape and I'm not lowering it...there is no need to tear it apart and risk tearing ball joint boots/etc. It will look nice when done and make a great driver/weekend cruiser for the next owner.
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[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I can't believe you don't have an air compressor yet. It is a must have for anyone doing this much work on trucks. A typical 60 gallon single stage 2 cylinder compressor does not cost that much and will do pretty much anything you need for a home shop. Its what I have and I can sandblast with a little patience and it will provide plenty of air for any of my tools. Fathers Day is coming up, lots of sales.

My first few builds were at another guys garage who had everything. This one I have everything when I have it at the body shop. The issue is room and garage location right now. No room at all for a big compressor and the garage is under our bedrooms and I have neighbors all around. So no using it at night anyways which is mainly when I'm able to work on it. I will have the truck towed to the body shop next week and be able to use the air tools then.

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

buy the little better airtools , i skimped on mine and got thin airline to boot , the airchissel gut out totally after 30 minutes of use and the airwrench doesnt have the torq needed
i need to buy better or get one of those nifty batterypowered ones

If I find a deal on a battery powered set I'm going to get them. Been looking. I've used a cheap chisel on rivets before and it isn't any fun

Originally Posted by 67cheby

frame looks CLEAN !

Thanks.
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[VA72C10]

The next truck I will build once this one is done is starting from a bare swb frame. Hoing to be able to afford to blast that frame although it is a lot cleaner than this one is already. The front suspension is all new and has been coated in por15 so a coat of paint on that and the trailing arms and I will be bolting together a clean frame. Definitely the way to go!
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[67c10rustbuket]

Good job on the frame clean up, I will be knee deep in that goo pretty soon as well. Nice to see some progress again on this.

[FrankieD]

Pressure washing all that gook off is nasty, a cheep rain suit comes in real handy especially if you are going to do the under side. Here is my before and after with POR 15 & top coated with Rustolem Semi Gloss or satin don't remember which but it came out pretty good

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Pressure washing all that gook off is nasty, a cheep rain suit comes in real handy especially if you are going to do the under side. Here is my before and after with POR 15 & top coated with Rustolem Semi Gloss or satin don't remember which but it came out pretty good

Nice, that's the plan for mine as well...

[watahyahknow]

looks like new

[CC69Rat]

Looking good buddy ! I need to clean up the GMC like that when the bed comes off.

[FrankieD]

Here is good product works great for cleaning rusty fender bolts you if you are going to reuse them, lot easier than using a wire wheel.

http://www.theruststore.com/Evapo-Ru...FbEBQAodjE1SWw

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Here is good product works great for cleaning rusty fender bolts you if you are going to reuse them, lot easier than using a wire wheel.

http://www.theruststore.com/Evapo-Ru...FbEBQAodjE1SWw

Thanks, I've used that before on other parts. Might have to grab some more for the future but thankfully I have a new front end bolt kit.
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[VA72C10]

UPDATE: You guys know my propensity to change.....

So today I got a radiator (new 3 core) and some fenders as part of a parts swap. The other swap I had done a while ago but never had delivered was a rebuilt engine. I honestly was thinking it was on a stand but it has been run for a few months. For 1 second I was bummed when I saw it on the trailer and realized it wasn't fresh.

Then I get up close and realize it has a just rebuilt quadrajet on top of a complete motor. The update is this will now be the powerplant for this project . Ready for some paint (po did a lousy paint job) and drop in. Pics in a few...
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[VA72C10]

Its a remanufactured block. 4 bolt mains 2pc rear main seal. It's my first ever corvette option (intake). Supposedly the cam is one step over stock and it has flat top pistons and big valve heads. Ill pull the valve covers tonight to verify which heads. The guy I bought it from had it in his truck and it ran well and sounded great so we shall see what it has once installed.

Last picture shows why I think it was a recent rebuild/install. Freeze plugs look new front and rear. We will see when I take off the valve covers
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[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

UPDATE: You guys know my propensity to change.....

Hmmmmm...spunds like you fit in there with me. Hope the engine works out for ya too. Been fun readingabout all you have done on it so far.

[VA72C10]

Thanks and thanks for that link. I use nastyz28 sometimes but this time all the numbers came up on google.

This quote from your link makes me feel pretty good about it

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Ive put hundreds of them in light duty fleet trucks. You put the engine in tune in up a bit & send it out the door & never have to mess with it again. They are better quality then the original equip. engine in the car's & 1/2 tons. I would put it in with a good 4 barrel, HEI, & dual exhaust & it will probably do everything you want.

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[VA72C10]

Won these headers on ebay tonight for 149 shipped to me. Ceramic coated mid length. Look like the sandersons that are a lot more expensive. They are for chevelles/camaros/etc....but several here have used them with some minor tweaks at the collector they are supposed to fit nicely....we will see shortly...

[lolife99]

I think you will have to modify the engine frame stands to make those headers work.

Look at this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=521929

It's the front tube on each side that is the problem.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I think you will have to modify the engine frame stands to make those headers work.

Look at this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=521929

It's the front tube on each side that is the problem.

I guess we'll see if these are exact copies of the hedman ones or not...I've heard several guys run these exact ones with no issues...the 158 ebay header thread I believe? Either way It's 200 less than the hedman ones and doesn't look like he had to modify the mounts that much...for right under 150 for new headers with 3/8" flanges and ceramic coating... I'm game to try and willing to do a little work to make them fit

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I guess we'll see if these are exact copies of the hedman ones or not...I've heard several guys run these exact ones with no issues...the 158 ebay header thread I believe? Either way It's 200 less than the hedman ones and doesn't look like he had to modify the mounts that much...for right under 150 for new headers with 3/8" flanges and ceramic coating... I'm game to try and willing to do a little work to make them fit

A set of square body clam shell motor mounts & stands will give you better clearance for the headers and give you better motor mounts too.

Got a link to the place you found those? I need a set for my 69.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by raull

good deal ,family always first , but we are youre second family !! c/10 family !!, so dont keep us waiting , lol

Family first for sure. This truck is like my job right now so I am actually getting more time with my family than most do. Sometimes being laid off can be a blessing.

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

My wife calls this site facebook for chevy truck nuts. And like facebook, don't waste too much time online, spend it with the family and project.

That's a valid comparison. I do spend a lot of time on here but it speeds up my project by finding easier ways to do things. Now I need some air tools and I'll be really fast

Originally Posted by 68 TT

A set of square body clam shell motor mounts & stands will give you better clearance for the headers and give you better motor mounts too.

Got a link to the place you found those? I need a set for my 69.

I will post a link tonight. Just leaving the park. Had a great time. Thanks for reminding me about the square body mounts. I have an already restored set with new rubber I can use. Cool!
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[VA72C10]

Here is the picture of the heads. Looks clean. The bad news is they are 624 castings which are supposedly aren't the best heads chevy made Although most of that is guys wanting to build high hp motors...if you read guys with mild motors they seem to be fine. The good news is these were also corvette heads so they have the 202/1.6 valves in them...so they should be decent. The motor pulled strong in my friend's truck and he got pretty decent mileage so I think it'll make a great motor for the next owner.

Also a picture of the radiator...you can see the spots where the straps were still. A couple fins bent but nothing major and with a quick prep and paint will look very nice and should cool quite well being a thick three core...

[hgs_notes]

Great deal on the headers. I hope they fit for you without too much work. The engine is looking like a great deal also. A nice solid build there. Paint it and drop it in.

[brn agn]

The headers sound like a good deal and the engine looks clean...go, go, go!