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Pop's C-10 · 04-07-2011, 08:07 PM

Congrats...give tha lil fella a 1/2 combo wrench & put him to work..lol

jwalk · 04-07-2011, 08:48 PM

Congratulations!
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1stchevy · 04-07-2011, 09:02 PM

Congratulations, the birth of a child is truly a miracle and a blessing!
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SCOTI · 04-07-2011, 11:52 PM

Congrats to you & the Mrs.
Looks like he's getting some good stuff coming out of the gate!

tommyd241 · 04-08-2011, 07:50 PM

Congrats!
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abebummy26 · 04-08-2011, 08:01 PM

Congrats on the kid!

big_al_71 · 04-09-2011, 04:19 PM

Congrats on your new arrival!!!!!! Enjoy him because before you know it they are in college....

**67cheby** · 04-09-2011, 04:22 PM

before you know it the little guy will be wanting to "BAG" dads truck.....maybe you should help him out and just go ahead and do it ...you know that is what he will want..

Jonboy · 04-14-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

Congrats

Its a very special/nerv racking event welcoming a child into this world

Time for a blazer

Or a Suburban

. Congrats, Nate.

Gus350 · 04-15-2011, 12:32 PM

Hope the new baby and mother are doing well congrads bro
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Malibu Monte · 05-06-2011, 11:46 AM

Seen the truck down at the magic dragon show last weekend Nate. She is really looking good! Did you win anything?

72BlckButy · 05-06-2011, 10:56 PM

Thanks Monte! I wish I would have known so I could have put a face with a name.

I didn't take it through to judge as there were to many with detailed engine bays and frames to even consider doing that.

One of my favorite shows to attend.

abebummy26 · 05-07-2011, 12:13 PM

My neighbor liked your truck as well. I didn't get down there I went to see friends in Iowa last weekend. I wish I would have though. I need to go to a show and meet up with a couple more board members. I think I've only met 3 so far. I live one town over from one, and I haven't met him yet.

72BlckButy · 05-07-2011, 06:55 PM

Should have made it down...

72BlckButy · 05-07-2011, 07:11 PM

Okay guys... well just to get it out there, I'm going to throw up the beginning and end shots of my most recent update to the truck. As many know, following the addition of our son to the family, time has become a premium in our household hold lately. The rebuild was finished up approximately 1 month before he arrived but with planning and preparing for his arrival, I had to knock this out in a hurry. Hope you like the addition.

For those not knowing, this is a 6 cyl tach to run with my 250 I-6 stock engine.

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72BlckButy · 05-07-2011, 07:13 PM

I am currently finishing up a FAQ covering the complete removal, rebuild and installation of the tash dash and harness. Keep your eye on the build thread for the link as it will cover everything you will need to do this for your truck, blazer, or burb.

We actually headed down to a local car show last weekend and needless to say, running a 250 w/ 2spd powerglide, and what we believe to be 4:11 gearing... the truck was turning 4k on the tach. No joke!

mcbassin · 05-07-2011, 11:13 PM

Wow! that tach looks great! That's crazy you had that puppy wound up to 4K. What speed is that? Too bad you don't have a 4 speed auto.....but then you wouldn't be very original.

72BlckButy · 05-08-2011, 09:59 PM

Unfortunately.... that was while I was running 65 MPH according to the speedo. I believe that since I added the Vintecs, the speedo is off by atleast 5 MPH overall.

gcburdic · 05-08-2011, 10:05 PM

Dang Nate....you were turn some RPM's....did you put a tach in your existing bezel, or did you splurge and buy a complete tach dash, rebuild, and install

72BlckButy · 05-08-2011, 10:11 PM

Actually I found a complete 6 cyl tach dash, tore it down, blasted the tins, replaced the 6 cyl tach I had with one I had already purchased, and the started the rebuild.

New lense and bezel, new tach harness and we were off to the races.

crakarjax · 05-09-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Actually I found a complete 6 cyl tach dash, tore it down, blasted the tins, replaced the 6 cyl tach I had with one I had already purchased, and the started the rebuild.

New lense and bezel, new tach harness and we were off to the races.

Sound like a nice writeup in the works to me!

72BlckButy · 05-09-2011, 08:06 PM

Not to toot my own horn, but just like this build thread, I tried to cover every aspect of the install. Unfortunately after writing it... I'm too lazy to post it here.

crakarjax · 05-10-2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Not to toot my own horn, but just like this build thread, I tried to cover every aspect of the install. Unfortunately after writing it... I'm too lazy to post it here.

Writeup or it didn't happen

R&K's71 · 05-10-2011, 11:21 AM

Hey 72BlckButy awesome truck im new to the forum and love it. Your truck is one of the nicest ive seen i see your from Mo same here Im north of wentzville just curious on where abouts in Mo your at also you probaly already have posted it some where but what set up did you go with to lower it i love the stance and would like to do the same on my 71. Congrats on the little one as well

gcburdic · 05-10-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by R&K's71

Hey 72BlckButy awesome truck im new to the forum and love it. Your truck is one of the nicest ive seen i see your from Mo same here Im north of wentzville just curious on where abouts in Mo your at also you probaly already have posted it some where but what set up did you go with to lower it i love the stance and would like to do the same on my 71. Congrats on the little one as well

go back to the 1st page of this build and start at post #24....enjoy the read, because Nate did a great job writing up how he (and others) install the kit

04-07-2011, 08:07 PM	#626
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats...give tha lil fella a 1/2 combo wrench & put him to work..lol

04-07-2011, 08:48 PM	#627
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congratulations! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

04-07-2011, 09:02 PM	#628
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congratulations, the birth of a child is truly a miracle and a blessing! Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2011, 11:52 PM	#629
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats to you & the Mrs. Looks like he's getting some good stuff coming out of the gate! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 04-07-2011 at 11:52 PM.

04-08-2011, 07:50 PM	#630
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-08-2011, 08:01 PM	#631
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats on the kid! __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

04-09-2011, 04:19 PM	#632
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats on your new arrival!!!!!! Enjoy him because before you know it they are in college.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-09-2011, 04:22 PM	#633
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Blank Slate before you know it the little guy will be wanting to "BAG" dads truck.....maybe you should help him out and just go ahead and do it ...you know that is what he will want.. __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-15-2011, 12:32 PM	#635
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: Project: Blank Slate Hope the new baby and mother are doing well congrads bro Posted via Mobile Device

05-06-2011, 11:46 AM	#636
Malibu Monte Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mexico, Mo Posts: 60	Re: Project: Blank Slate Seen the truck down at the magic dragon show last weekend Nate. She is really looking good! Did you win anything? __________________ -Monte 72 Chevy K10

05-06-2011, 10:56 PM	#637
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Thanks Monte! I wish I would have known so I could have put a face with a name. I didn't take it through to judge as there were to many with detailed engine bays and frames to even consider doing that. One of my favorite shows to attend. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-07-2011, 12:13 PM	#638
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Project: Blank Slate My neighbor liked your truck as well. I didn't get down there I went to see friends in Iowa last weekend. I wish I would have though. I need to go to a show and meet up with a couple more board members. I think I've only met 3 so far. I live one town over from one, and I haven't met him yet. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch. Last edited by abebummy26; 05-07-2011 at 12:19 PM.

05-07-2011, 06:55 PM	#639
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Should have made it down... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-07-2011, 07:11 PM	#640
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Okay guys... well just to get it out there, I'm going to throw up the beginning and end shots of my most recent update to the truck. As many know, following the addition of our son to the family, time has become a premium in our household hold lately. The rebuild was finished up approximately 1 month before he arrived but with planning and preparing for his arrival, I had to knock this out in a hurry. Hope you like the addition. For those not knowing, this is a 6 cyl tach to run with my 250 I-6 stock engine. We went from this: To this: __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-07-2011 at 07:17 PM.

05-07-2011, 07:13 PM	#641
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate I am currently finishing up a FAQ covering the complete removal, rebuild and installation of the tash dash and harness. Keep your eye on the build thread for the link as it will cover *everything* you will need to do this for your truck, blazer, or burb. We actually headed down to a local car show last weekend and needless to say, running a 250 w/ 2spd powerglide, and what we believe to be 4:11 gearing... the truck was turning 4k on the tach. No joke! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-07-2011 at 07:14 PM.



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05-07-2011, 11:13 PM	#642
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Blank Slate Wow! that tach looks great! That's crazy you had that puppy wound up to 4K. What speed is that? Too bad you don't have a 4 speed auto.....but then you wouldn't be very original. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 05-07-2011 at 11:14 PM.

05-08-2011, 09:59 PM	#643
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Unfortunately.... that was while I was running 65 MPH according to the speedo. I believe that since I added the Vintecs, the speedo is off by atleast 5 MPH overall. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-08-2011, 10:05 PM	#644
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Blank Slate Dang Nate....you were turn some RPM's....did you put a tach in your existing bezel, or did you splurge and buy a complete tach dash, rebuild, and install __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-08-2011, 10:11 PM	#645
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Actually I found a complete 6 cyl tach dash, tore it down, blasted the tins, replaced the 6 cyl tach I had with one I had already purchased, and the started the rebuild. New lense and bezel, new tach harness and we were off to the races. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-09-2011, 08:06 PM	#647
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Not to toot my own horn, but just like this build thread, I tried to cover every aspect of the install. Unfortunately after writing it... I'm too lazy to post it here. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-10-2011, 11:21 AM	#649
R&K's71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Silex Mo Posts: 180	Re: Project: Blank Slate Hey 72BlckButy awesome truck im new to the forum and love it. Your truck is one of the nicest ive seen i see your from Mo same here Im north of wentzville just curious on where abouts in Mo your at also you probaly already have posted it some where but what set up did you go with to lower it i love the stance and would like to do the same on my 71. Congrats on the little one as well Last edited by R&K's71; 05-10-2011 at 11:22 AM.

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