Restoring Rusty

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Can't let this thread float to the bottom.

Thanks man, here's a quick update, I am broke, waiting for pay day! LOL also The Canadians Are Coming! our aunt and uncle are visiting for a week from Vancouver so I will be going dark for a week, but will hit it hard once I am refreshed and funded.

Next up is long tube headers and X pipe upgrade stay classy squarebodies!

[Titomars]

What !!!! I have to go through Rusty & Greg withdraws????
Seriously Have a great time with the family and see you when you're ready.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Family first...Is this the rich aunt and uncle?

Hmmm, well they are both retired, no kids, travel a lot... maybe __________

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Wait...I've been out of touch for a couple of days. All of this dialogue from leaf springs not lining up? How come this shackles won't allow the spring to move forward?

I apologize if I missed something. Don't mean to speak out of turn.

Appears the drive-shaft is bottoming out, may need to be shortened.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Oh my...

Chap I think you mentioned you did your rear end already, did you have any issues with the drive shaft, or is your pawertrain not in yet?

[68Timber]

Looks really good. What's next? Swapping the trans?

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Looks really good. What's next? Swapping the trans?

Thanks, I appreciate the positive feedback. That's a big job as I plan on pulling the enjin out to do it this time, so it will have to wait till Spring. I think I will button it up for the Winter (December 22nd being the official First Day) and work on things that don't require too much grease or painting.

Hope to Dyno Test it again in January (funds required)

Possibly install some shoulder belts.

Install one of the heavy duty truck floor mats (from LMC Truck)

Install some black mirrors that actually fit the truck.

Fix my new (used) 1978 speedometer.

We still got that Dash Pad to sand and paint.

pesky stuff like that while actually driving the truck till March 20th aka The First Day of Spring.

[LeesTruk]

Hey Gregski. When you see the working results of all your labors, it makes all those cuts , bashed fingernails, and colorful language seem worthwhile, don't it? Enjoy your truck this winter. Lookin' good

Lee

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by LeesTruk

Hey Gregski. When you see the working results of all your labors, it makes all those cuts , bashed fingernails, and colorful language seem worthwhile, don't it? Enjoy your truck this winter. Lookin' good

Lee

"colorful language" that's it, where did you hide the microphone in my garage? ha ha

[midnight rambler]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Watch this guy. He's your video counterpart. Not as entertaining as you but he documents like you.

http://youtu.be/ZkbA3iP6Xzo

Ive been following that guy on youtube for awhile he does document every detail

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Watch this guy. He's your video counterpart. Not as entertaining as you but he documents like you.

http://youtu.be/ZkbA3iP6Xzo

Yes, LOL, thank you I have seen Payton Manings work, ha ha, sorry he sounds like Payton Maning the NFL quarterback. Very nice guy and very detailed videos. He removes the vent window, which is what I finally decided to do, didn't want to at first, but heck maybe that's the only way, we shall see later today, it's Sunday already. Yesterday I gave it three good attempts in between the NFL playoffs, ha ha

[y5mgisi]

I just put my windows back together and can't remember! The biggie is getting the rollers all in BEFORE you bolt the regulator back in and using the window crank to spin the regulator into position.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

I just put my windows back together and can't remember!

Ah, Installation Amnesia... nice!

[TrailerTrash]

the seat belt retractors are not supposed to be mounted on the floor. check out my pics in this thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=lmc

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Either one of you two fine fellas got pics?

You wouldn't think this would be necessary, but this is the backside of the crank and it was binding up in this hole before I could even get it on far enough for the splines to engage. I removed a little bit at a time until it would fully seat. You don't have to remove any material past the slot that holds the retention clip, that would put you into the splines.

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Hmm...

Yep. Exactly what I was thinking...

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

This thread never fails to inform and entertain.

Thanks Chap, I like everyones input, that's how you play the game!

[Rich84]

Funny how those of us with the Dumbos want the sport mirrors and those with the sport mirrors want the Dumbos..

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Keep up the good work.

Thanks, on Wednesday it stopped raining so I even drove the truck to work. It started easily, ran great, sounded good, no exhaust leaks that I could tell, handled adequately, as I sat there strapped with my brand new three point harness seat belt, gripping the brand new steering wheel, I couldn't help but smile...

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by Gregski

Thanks, on Wednesday it stopped raining so I even drove the truck to work. It started easily, ran great, sounded good, no exhaust leaks that I could tell, handled adequately, as I sat there strapped with my brand new three point harness seat belt, gripping the brand new steering wheel, I couldn't help but smile...

Congratulations. I am a lot of years away from that point. I have a few months to make mine function. It will take a lot longer to make it what I want.

[y5mgisi]

Lame!!!

[68Timber]

I had a 76 K5 years back do that to me once, not fun. Hope the damage is minimal.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Had mine done locally by a machinist but checkout this guy:
http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/rebuild-process/

thanks bud, I checked out that website and may take him up on a rebuild don't know yet

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

Sorry I must agree...not your best. Regroup and get back at it.

thanks for your honesty, but I must say the goal was never SEMA ready, ha ha

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Chaplain

My original core support was about the same. In fact, since the battery was also rusted out you could look straight through and see the ground.

As usual, nice documentation.

Thanks, and yeah, this is one of the few design flaws of our beloved trucks, that silly lip in the bottom of the radiator core support catches water, dirt, and of course battery acid drippings. The other terrible design flaw is the taco hood. Another one would be the dumb always on blower fan in the cabin, so annoying. Then there's the lame fuel tank filler neck that you have to squat and hold the gas pump nozzle just right or it will run on the side of the truck, LOL. There may be one more, but I forget.