Project Vitamin C-10

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by RunninLo

Man Alan I'd be happy making half the progress you are. Looks great. I did push both halves of my suburban around the shop today ( along with 2 tons of misc other crap to make room) I needed to move it up front for loading as I'm hoping to reunite the halves. I had been waiting for a part since early jan but got tired of waiting I'll just have to crawl under to install it. Miata footage cool to. I got a lil pocket HD cam from wal mart that I'm going to mount on my bike for track days. It has as good a resolution as the "motorsports" cams for 1/3rd the price

Josh

Hey Josh, I was wondering what you have been up too. Looks like the baby is growing like a weed. At least the weather is getting better for ya'll up there.

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Alan:

Sorry to hear about your lose. Best wishes to you and your family.

Thanks Tony. Did you ever locate a good dust boot for the brake rod at the firewall?

The parts fairy came by today. I ordered from Summit and the package was here the next day. That's just awesome. I sold a couple parts so I could order a few things. Many thanks for those that bought from me.



I also used the cab lift today for the first time. I was going to do it by myself, but had Sdailey helping just in case. We were both amazed at how easy it made to job. Thanks to the one that thought of that idea.

[Alan's Classic]

Here is a pic of someone else running a cold air intake. I saw it today at the local cruise in.

I like the idea. Just afraid it's gonna clutter up my engine bay. I would try to finish it out a little better if I decided to do it.

Here is a LINK to some pix I took today that was posted in the general discussion section.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Here is a pic of someone else running a cold air intake. I saw it today at the local cruise in.

I like the idea. Just afraid it's gonna clutter up my engine bay. I would try to finish it out a little better if I decided to do it.

Here is a LINK to some pix I took today that was posted in the general discussion section.

That looks like a good idea, just needs to be cleaned up. I was thinking of using the front turn signal holes in the hood. I was going to shave all those holes including the 2 center ones. But might do the cold intake there with dual snorkels, and just shave the center holes. It's a lot of work though. I also though of grafting a cowl hood from a donor Chevelle SS hood to the 65 hood. The wheel s in my head are turning. Smell it?

[ruffrida2005]

Alan I wish I was as far along on my truck as you. I almost got my new SD raised crossmember in. Doing some motor work. Painting the motor what do you sugguest I prime it with. I'm gonna paint it with VHT chevy orange. Or you could just come to Texas and do it for me and fix all the metal on the cab also.

Neto you can check out Brotherstrucks.com they have all the windowtrim you need. Me personally mine dosen't have it.

[shortbed70]

What if you welded the heater box hole closed then centered a hole that size behind the carb in the same area of the cowl and made a plate to seal the carb to it.

[neto]

Thanks ruffrida2005. I went ahead and put it back on after taking care of the rust as best I could. I used the rust converter and encapsulator. I used slick sand on the whole cab today. Alan that's stuff nice but needs to be thinned with a 1.8 tip. now just have to finish a few little dents and seal it.

[neto]

Alan I made one of those cab lifts also. I will be trying it out soon I hope. And a big thank you for who ever put it on here.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Alan I wish I was as far along on my truck as you. I almost got my new SD raised crossmember in. Doing some motor work. Painting the motor what do you sugguest I prime it with. I'm gonna paint it with VHT chevy orange. Or you could just come to Texas and do it for me and fix all the metal on the cab also.

I painted my engine several years ago (9) and ran it for only 500 miles. I noticed the other day that the paint was flaking on the block on the corners. I used Plasti-coat ( I love that stuff). I don't think I used and etch primer on the block, This was done back in my drinking days. I took the intake to work and primed it then sprayed Plasti-coat 9 years ago and it still looks great. I don't know if your block is bare metal or not. It really doesn't matter. I'm going to clean and degrease scuff and sand flaking paint then prime and paint. You might want to do a search or get some input from the paint and body section also.

Originally Posted by shortbed70

What if you welded the heater box hole closed then centered a hole that size behind the carb in the same area of the cowl and made a plate to seal the carb to it.

That's a good thought, or I could get a machine shop to cut me a billet cover with a round flange on it. With everyone's ideas it gets me thinking and coming up with other possibilities. Thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by neto

Thanks ruffrida2005. I went ahead and put it back on after taking care of the rust as best I could. I used the rust converter and encapsulator. I used slick sand on the whole cab today. Alan that's stuff nice but needs to be thinned with a 1.8 tip. now just have to finish a few little dents and seal it.

Yeah, I mentioned somewhere I sprayed it with a 2.0 tip and still had to reduce slick sand so I could spray it. Even then it was a slow process of spraying. I had too slow down my movement while spraying

Originally Posted by neto

Alan I made one of those cab lifts also. I will be trying it out soon I hope. And a big thank you for who ever put it on here.

You did a fantastic job on the lift bar. I just threw mine together. Mines not adjustable. The main reason other than being lazy I didn't have enough scrap metal laying around. Be careful, I don't know if yours will do it or not, the bar might flip over by pivoting on the bolt. Instead of sitting on the bar it will be hanging from it. If my hand would have been in the way I might be missing a few fingers.

[70 Suburban]

I think I have had just about enough of this........ I think im goin to have to start driving my 65 again..man i miss her

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I think I have had just about enough of this........ I think im goin to have to start driving my 65 again..man i miss her

Enough of what???

[70 Suburban]

of seeing your truck going together and mine not. lol

[joe231]

that ain't the wheels turning that your smelling...it's the clutch slipping

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by joe231

that ain't the wheels turning that your smelling...it's the clutch slipping

Yea that's it.

[Strodder]

Looks like another Thread Jacking. I'm getting good at this.

[Alan's Classic]

I love this place. I leave for one day for my granny's funeral and ya'll just take over. That's cool it brightened my day to see ya'll goofing off. Thanks for the smile

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

of seeing your truck going together and mine not. lol

I wander what and how much I could get done if I could stay off this forum. I have 2 addictions....this forum and my truck.

Originally Posted by Strodder

That looks like a good idea, just needs to be cleaned up. I was thinking of using the front turn signal holes in the hood. I was going to shave all those holes including the 2 center ones. But might do the cold intake there with dual snorkels, and just shave the center holes. It's a lot of work though. I also though of grafting a cowl hood from a donor Chevelle SS hood to the 65 hood. The wheel s in my head are turning. Smell it?

Copy the smoke coming out of the ears I have that same smell over here and it won't go away.

Originally Posted by neto

Heck smell them! I can hear them Strodder or are they mine that are making noise? Thanks Alan on the cab lift tip. I think I will put some king of stop so I don't loose fingers.

Definately test it too see what it does.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Yea they make noise too when I shake my head.

Originally Posted by joe231

that ain't the wheels turning that your smelling...it's the clutch slipping

Originally Posted by Strodder

Yea that's it.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Looks like another Thread Jacking. I'm getting good at this.

X4

[Alan's Classic]

What happened did I scare ya'll off?

Got some more goodies in the mail today. The starter came from a coworker, but it don't fit.



This distributor came from White Performance



Got the heads torque down and the pushrods in. This engine has been on the stand for about 8 years after being ran 500 miles. I'm kind of concerned about the lifters. They are hydraulic, but will not compress. Usually while adjusting lifters I can push the rocker arm down to compress them. I didn't resoak them. I'm thinking about getting the oil pump and pan on and spin the oil pump to pressurize the engine and see if that helps.

[jonzcustomshop]

I wander what and how much I could get done if I could stay off this forum. I have 2 addictions....this forum and my truck.

-Amen,brother.

[hAetWagon]

Awesome thread. I've learned a lot.

[joe231]

I believe Alan said before that it is a 383ci

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I wander what and how much I could get done if I could stay off this forum. I have 2 addictions....this forum and my truck.

-Amen,brother.

I'm glad I'm not the only one.

Originally Posted by hAetWagon

Awesome thread. I've learned a lot.

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Alan,
You must have made ole JOEKIP mad what's up with that....

I wouild most definitly make sure the lifters were lubed and free before you start the rebuild. things are looking good.

I saw that this morning before I left for work. I waited til I got to work to look into his history. It didn't look good, just a trouble maker stirring the pot. I never have reported a post and tried to do so and it wouldn't go through. I checked the post again and it was gone along with his name. It's like he didn't even exist. Thanks to the mods for taking out the trash.

Originally Posted by jason65

Lookin good Alan. Is the motor stock?

Joe's right it's just a budget 383 nothing fancy.

Originally Posted by joe231

I believe Alan said before that it is a 383ci

Nice memory:chevy:

[Palf70Step]

Alan, I caught the Joekip thing early and set him packing. I just didn't get a chance to input here or back to you because of work. He definitely was a real winner.

So are any of us working on our trucks or we just kickin back in the AC surfin?

[Strodder]

Hey Allan, just a tip when you install the oil pump, and put the oil pick up strainer, on tack weld it on the pump. A lot of engine builders do it. I do.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Alan, I caught the Joekip thing early and set him packing. I just didn't get a chance to input here or back to you because of work. He definitely was a real winner.

So are any of us working on our trucks or we just kickin back in the AC surfin?

Thanks Bill for taking out the trash and everything else you do here. It's a great place, that's why I'm so adicted to it.

I'm out in the shop working on my engine, checking this forum periodically.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Hey Allan, just a tip when you install the oil pump, and put the oil pick up strainer, on tack weld it on the pump. A lot of engine builders do it. I do.

Thanks Dennis, I learned that several years ago. But, someone might read this that doesn't know. Thanks for watching out for me. As a matter of fact that is what I'm fixin' to do next. If I can figure this lifter issue out I'll feel better. I posted a thread in the engine section and I also have a call into my cousin. He builds some nice 406 SBC's. I figure I'll pick his brain a little.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks Dennis, I learned that several years ago. But, someone might read this that doesn't know. Thanks for watching out for me. As a matter of fact that is what I'm fixin' to do next. If I can figure this lifter issue out I'll feel better. I posted a thread in the engine section and I also have a call into my cousin. He builds some nice 406 SBC's. I figure I'll pick his brain a little.

Have you tried soaking them in oil while pushing them in & out? Were they setting for a while dry?

[joe231]

I'm chilling in the A/C
we hit low-mid 90's today

A big thanks to ya Bill, and everyone else for all you guys do!!!