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firefighter736 · 01-14-2013, 11:32 AM

Had one of the most sickening moments of my life when I pulled out from my driveway and my brand new engine popped and shut down in the middle of the road about 100 feet down from my house. I was 100% sure I blew it sky high.

Turns out I just detonated the rotor button. Swapped it out and she fired on first turn.

jimmydean · 01-14-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Nice job, now you have an LS1 also.

LT1, almost as good.

I am going to miss that POS. Most fun I've had for $4k with my pants on.

If the buy back isn't too bad, I will pull everything and use the C4 dropmember setup after all. Otherwise I will take the money and run.

TxRat · 01-14-2013, 01:06 PM

Reset the front springs in the pockets, Rookie mistake I guess

built a set of bumper brackets and hung my GMC Paul bumper..

Hx16457 · 01-14-2013, 01:14 PM

Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL
it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly.
Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in...
We are working on it...

hopped up · 01-14-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by firefighter736

Had one of the most sickening moments of my life when I pulled out from my driveway and my brand new engine popped and shut down in the middle of the road about 100 feet down from my house. I was 100% sure I blew it sky high.

Turns out I just detonated the rotor button. Swapped it out and she fired on first turn.

Glad to hear you didnt blow it!! What you think caused the rotor button tk blow?
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firefighter736 · 01-14-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Glad to hear you didnt blow it!! What you think caused the rotor button tk blow?
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My guess is that I didn't have the cap on just right. Those HEI caps can be a bear to get on sometimes with it being right against the firewall.

Hx16457 · 01-14-2013, 08:42 PM

[QUOTE=Hx16457;5817147]Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL
it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly.
Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in...
We are working on it...
Got it in

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dantimdad · 01-14-2013, 10:40 PM

Started gutting one set of the doors tonight. Looks like the driver's door off the 66 will be patched on the bottom corner and kept. Will get to the 65 doors and find out which passenger door will be used.

It is such a luxury to have multiples now! I can stand back, pick the simplest route and come out with a better end result.

I have to say thanks to everyone on the board who has encouraged us and offered advice. It really helps.

Steven

garett · 01-14-2013, 11:40 PM

i put a full wiring system in my 66 chevy burban. now i have turn signals and head light yea !!!!

dracko · 01-15-2013, 12:54 AM

Installed some H4 bulb headlights and rewired them with relays. What a difference! probably the best upgrade I've made other than power steering.

dantimdad · 01-16-2013, 09:51 PM

My son and I finished disassembling two more doors and marked out the good parts we are cutting out to use on the other doors.

Next up: we are cutting out the useful parts of the 66 cab, removing the pedal assembly and hauling it to the recycling center.

That's on Saturday's agenda.

We decided the SWB frame is just too nice to scrap. We will hold onto it until we find a buyer. Way too many people Z a LWB frame when they could buy a SWB one.

Steven

TxRat · 01-16-2013, 10:33 PM

Added my tailgate

Trsmotrhed · 01-17-2013, 02:51 AM

Started my LT1 yesterday. Had a slight bog. Had a bad TPS. Replaced and running great now. Laid rubber up the drive way

. Here's a video of my first run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVNX...e_gdata_player
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Vernski · 01-17-2013, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Started my LT1 yesterday. Had a slight bog. Had a bad TPS. Replaced and running great now. Laid rubber up the drive way

. Here's a video of my first run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVNX...e_gdata_player
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You have to login in order to view the video...Vernski

6066gmcguy · 01-17-2013, 05:02 AM

I pushed the snow off the hood and windshield.

66-PMD-GMC · 01-17-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dantimdad

My son and I finished disassembling two more doors and marked out the good parts we are cutting out to use on the other doors.

Next up: we are cutting out the useful parts of the 66 cab, removing the pedal assembly and hauling it to the recycling center.

That's on Saturday's agenda.

We decided the SWB frame is just too nice to scrap. We will hold onto it until we find a buyer. Way too many people Z a LWB frame when they could buy a SWB one.

Steven

Can't find one for a reasonable price here... :-/

robber grin · 01-17-2013, 10:16 AM

TxRat - I like your truck.

Painted the front rotors and drop coils gloss black Rusto’ before work.

Cleaned and painted the Upper Ball Joints at work. I used some silver hammer finish Rusto’ that was in the futility-room at work & I like them just fine.

Mounted my upper ball-joints and bump-stops in the Upper Control Arms when I got home, flipped the coils over and shot them again.

If I was a younger man I’d try and bolt it all together but given the temps and humidity – it’ll wait till we get back from Georgia – the paint might be hard enough to touch by then.

Leaving for Georgia Friday morning – hope to find some righteous parts at some point along the way.

I hope to be rolling again soon after we get back...

Trsmotrhed · 01-17-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

You have to login in order to view the video...Vernski

I think I fixed it. Had the video as private and didn't know.
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TxRat · 01-17-2013, 09:58 PM

[QUOTE=robber grin;5823625]TxRat - I like your truck.

THANKS!!!

j.kirn · 01-17-2013, 10:12 PM

went for a ride

Hx16457 · 01-17-2013, 10:36 PM

Bought my antenna! Have not installed it yet because I want to touch up the paint on the under side of my hood first, then get it installed.
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mud.man.rj · 01-17-2013, 11:33 PM

j.kirn, nice clean truck. Is that a 60 3/4 ton.

dantimdad · 01-18-2013, 12:02 AM

Argh! Evidently, neither my son nor I felt it necessary to pick up the headlight bezels when we were sorting parts. I stepped on one and folded it nearly in half and dented it!

It was a near mint set of painted ones.

No clue where I will find just one to replace it without spending a fair bit on it.

Steven

j.kirn · 01-18-2013, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

j.kirn, nice clean truck. Is that a 60 3/4 ton.

Yes it is, thanks

iluvmyak47 · 01-18-2013, 01:09 AM

Today I backed into my driveway when I got home from work, pulled the parking brake... and SNAP went the brake cable!

01-14-2013, 11:32 AM	#6776
firefighter736 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Floyd/Salem VA Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Had one of the most sickening moments of my life when I pulled out from my driveway and my brand new engine popped and shut down in the middle of the road about 100 feet down from my house. I was 100% sure I blew it sky high. Turns out I just detonated the rotor button. Swapped it out and she fired on first turn. __________________ "All anybody wants is a normal life and a cool car... most people settle for the car" - Christopher Titus 1966 Chevy C10 Pics Rust to Riding - Pictures of my build

01-14-2013, 01:06 PM	#6778
TxRat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Reset the front springs in the pockets, Rookie mistake I guess built a set of bumper brackets and hung my GMC Paul bumper..

01-14-2013, 01:14 PM	#6779
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly. Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in... We are working on it... __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

01-14-2013, 08:42 PM	#6782
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [QUOTE=Hx16457;5817147]Started installing the windshield, still taking a break from that! LOL it's a little stressfull and niether of us know what we are doing! It's going but... slowly. Made it down to the bottom corners but the glass needs to be lifted up and in... We are working on it... Got it in Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

01-14-2013, 10:40 PM	#6783
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started gutting one set of the doors tonight. Looks like the driver's door off the 66 will be patched on the bottom corner and kept. Will get to the 65 doors and find out which passenger door will be used. It is such a luxury to have multiples now! I can stand back, pick the simplest route and come out with a better end result. I have to say thanks to everyone on the board who has encouraged us and offered advice. It really helps. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

01-14-2013, 11:40 PM	#6784
garett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 35	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i put a full wiring system in my 66 chevy burban. now i have turn signals and head light yea !!!!

01-15-2013, 12:54 AM	#6785
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 806	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed some H4 bulb headlights and rewired them with relays. What a difference! probably the best upgrade I've made other than power steering.

01-16-2013, 09:51 PM	#6786
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My son and I finished disassembling two more doors and marked out the good parts we are cutting out to use on the other doors. Next up: we are cutting out the useful parts of the 66 cab, removing the pedal assembly and hauling it to the recycling center. That's on Saturday's agenda. We decided the SWB frame is just too nice to scrap. We will hold onto it until we find a buyer. Way too many people Z a LWB frame when they could buy a SWB one. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

01-16-2013, 10:33 PM	#6787
TxRat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Added my tailgate

01-17-2013, 02:51 AM	#6788
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started my LT1 yesterday. Had a slight bog. Had a bad TPS. Replaced and running great now. Laid rubber up the drive way . Here's a video of my first run. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVNX...e_gdata_player Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

01-17-2013, 05:02 AM	#6790
6066gmcguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 134	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I pushed the snow off the hood and windshield. __________________ Jolly ~ The 6066 GMC Guy Try the 6066 GMC Guy Facebook Page Jolly's Truck & Car Show Page!

01-17-2013, 10:16 AM	#6792
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? TxRat - I like your truck. Painted the front rotors and drop coils gloss black Rusto’ before work. Cleaned and painted the Upper Ball Joints at work. I used some silver hammer finish Rusto’ that was in the futility-room at work & I like them just fine. Mounted my upper ball-joints and bump-stops in the Upper Control Arms when I got home, flipped the coils over and shot them again. If I was a younger man I’d try and bolt it all together but given the temps and humidity – it’ll wait till we get back from Georgia – the paint might be hard enough to touch by then. Leaving for Georgia Friday morning – hope to find some righteous parts at some point along the way. I hope to be rolling again soon after we get back...

01-17-2013, 09:58 PM	#6794
TxRat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [QUOTE=robber grin;5823625]TxRat - I like your truck. THANKS!!!

01-17-2013, 10:12 PM	#6795
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: What did you do to your truck today? went for a ride

01-17-2013, 10:36 PM	#6796
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bought my antenna! Have not installed it yet because I want to touch up the paint on the under side of my hood first, then get it installed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16



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01-17-2013, 11:33 PM	#6797
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? j.kirn, nice clean truck. Is that a 60 3/4 ton.

01-18-2013, 12:02 AM	#6798
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Argh! Evidently, neither my son nor I felt it necessary to pick up the headlight bezels when we were sorting parts. I stepped on one and folded it nearly in half and dented it! It was a near mint set of painted ones. No clue where I will find just one to replace it without spending a fair bit on it. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

01-18-2013, 01:09 AM	#6800
iluvmyak47 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I backed into my driveway when I got home from work, pulled the parking brake... and SNAP went the brake cable!

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