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hotrod 80 · 08-29-2010, 07:23 PM

Thanks guys this really means alot . I haven't had time to be here and i post up and get a warm welcome right back in . I feel amoungst friends , thanks . I also hauled the 49' ( my moms fathers old truck ) down there last saturday and showed it to her and took a bunch of pictures of it . They haven't seen the old truck in probably 10 years and couldn't believe it . Mom was crying as she learned to drive in it . Dad was surprised when he saw it . Kinda made his week i think .

**Captainfab** · 08-29-2010, 11:33 PM

I'm sorry to hear this. I know how you feel....I lost my dad 7 years ago on Sept 2. In fact today would have been his 77th birthday. I can still remember saying good bye to him the last time. Make the most of what time you have left with him. My prayers are with you and your family.

shortbed70 · 08-30-2010, 10:25 AM

Sorry to hear about your dad my prayers go out to your family.

my67chevytruck · 08-30-2010, 10:50 AM

Raland, sorry to hear about your dad! Spend as much time as you can with him! prayers sent out for you and your family!

hotrod 80 · 10-05-2011, 11:01 PM

Back into a Luv .

**Captainfab** · 10-05-2011, 11:56 PM

Glad to see you back......and with a truck.

Tell us a little about it and the engine.

hotrod 80 · 10-06-2011, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Glad to see you back......and with a truck.

Tell us a little about it and the engine.

1991 638 TBI block 4 bolt , Eagle pro series lightweight 3.75 , 6" crower sportsmans , SRP pro series forged .040 , comp hydraulic roller , 210 CC fastburns worked and matched to intake , 750 speed demon , 6530 MSD box , 63 square in the plate for now . TH350 , 9" ford 5.00 gear , 275/60/15 DR , Cal tracs with ranchos .

Just bought a TH400 with ultra bell and trans brake , so that will be going in soon .

nxtruck · 10-06-2011, 11:31 AM

Yep, good to see you back and workin' on something. Looks like that luv oughta run pretty good! Keep us informed!

C20-67_N_MO · 10-06-2011, 02:58 PM

Looks like that ole Luv should lay down some good times once its all ready to go!

hotrod 80 · 10-06-2011, 07:27 PM

Those ar not the most current , but i found this today on Craigslist and jusmped on it .

The caltracs i got off the Luv forum with rs9000 shocks for $250 shipped .

djracer · 10-06-2011, 11:22 PM

Caltracs are the Bomb.

hotrod 80 · 10-07-2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

Caltracs are the Bomb.

Really my only option besides ladder or 4 link . Plus i know how to work with them .

poser · 10-10-2011, 12:02 AM

that luv is realy cool. thanks for the pic's and updates. looking forward to the end product

hotrod 80 · 10-11-2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poser

that luv is realy cool. thanks for the pic's and updates. looking forward to the end product

Thanks , I'll try and keep the updates current.

Some how i ordered the the wrong alternator bracket . Sent it back and im waiting on the replacement . Got the factory oil pressure light working in conjunction with the after market gauge . I also got the factory temp gauge working . Used a 76 F250 390 sender as the ohms value matched the Luv gauge . The truck at some point the alt wiring was modified for a 1 wire . I located the factory charge light wiring to exite the alt and the add on wire to the battary will be the voltage sensing wire and the factory charge wire will be reused . I am setting it up for a CS130 .

I am also working on the pulley and radiator position , building front spring eye bushings , I ll do a picture update coming up .

hotrod 80 · 10-17-2011, 10:24 PM

MSD wired , S55 installed , Fired it up and starter failed .

hotrod 80 · 10-18-2011, 10:06 PM

Here are the pics from yesterday .

hotrod 80 · 11-16-2011, 06:14 PM

Update , took the truck to the track last weekend for the last offical race of the season . They have a new class called street legal warrior i wanted to try . I signed up and filled both bottles . My first 2 passes where qualifying and test & tune all rolled up into 1 . It went 7.34 on motor with the throttle only opening the back barrels about 1/4 of the way and no spray . I also set the nitrous regulator at the track due to a couple of all night thrashes to get the thing together . On the second pass with 600 # of bottle pressure straight out of the ice it went 6.73 I missed the 1 2 shift and bounced off the rev limiter and it was crazy fat . 3rd pass was first round of elems i left on him by .17 and had him covered @60' , about 280-300' the throttle cable popped off and i coasted to being trailer bound . Had alot of fun and got a list of stuff to work on til the next one . Drag radials are a different monster .

Here is the new linkage set up .

djracer · 11-16-2011, 10:18 PM

Sweet. I can't wait till I get my junk back to the track.

C20-67_N_MO · 11-17-2011, 04:04 PM

I'll bet that lil truck would be popping the front tires off the ground fairly easy.

Nice setup.

hotrod 80 · 11-20-2011, 12:21 AM

Here is a short of the event and the following night . Hope this works http://youtu.be/Vq9x3AxPT04

hotrod 80 · 12-15-2011, 12:29 AM

still trying to get this thing ready for next season . Bought a set of 73-87 sepside rear taillights and mounted them to the bed as the trailer lights that were on it didnt work . Also got it to the muffler shop (Petes muffler here in Baytown ( shamless plug ) ) . The rules call for street leagal exhaust , tags ,, inspection ,, etc . Doesnt say i have to make passes through muffler , so 3" pipe to 3" cutouts ( manual) to 3" 80 series big block mufflers with dumps in front of the axle . picking it up tommorow . Be nice to drive it without the reverb .

hotrod 80 · 01-01-2012, 07:50 PM

Got the new fronts on Rears are ordered . Headed to the paint shop in a week or so . Street car . LOL

hotrod_991 · 01-02-2012, 04:09 PM

Damn bro looks really good, like putting V8 on a tricycle!

Rannos · 01-07-2012, 07:14 AM

Truck looks good, Hotrod. PM me the next time you'll be out at HMP. I was building my truck for Gary's index races out there but he said 2011 was the last year he was doing it at HMP. Anyway hope to have my truck back together early spring. Maybe I'll see ya out there then.

hotrod 80 · 01-07-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rannos

Truck looks good, Hotrod. PM me the next time you'll be out at HMP. I was building my truck for Gary's index races out there but he said 2011 was the last year he was doing it at HMP. Anyway hope to have my truck back together early spring. Maybe I'll see ya out there then.

Will do ,, Look forward to meeting you . I have ran Garys races in the past .
Pic update 15 x 10 came in . I like the look .

08-29-2010, 07:23 PM	#51
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project Thanks guys this really means alot . I haven't had time to be here and i post up and get a warm welcome right back in . I feel amoungst friends , thanks . I also hauled the 49' ( my moms fathers old truck ) down there last saturday and showed it to her and took a bunch of pictures of it . They haven't seen the old truck in probably 10 years and couldn't believe it . Mom was crying as she learned to drive in it . Dad was surprised when he saw it . Kinda made his week i think . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583 Last edited by hotrod 80; 08-29-2010 at 07:24 PM.

08-29-2010, 11:33 PM	#52
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: New project I'm sorry to hear this. I know how you feel....I lost my dad 7 years ago on Sept 2. In fact today would have been his 77th birthday. I can still remember saying good bye to him the last time. Make the most of what time you have left with him. My prayers are with you and your family. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-30-2010, 10:25 AM	#53
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: New project Sorry to hear about your dad my prayers go out to your family. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

08-30-2010, 10:50 AM	#54
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: New project Raland, sorry to hear about your dad! Spend as much time as you can with him! prayers sent out for you and your family! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-05-2011, 11:01 PM	#55
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project Back into a Luv . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-05-2011, 11:56 PM	#56
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: New project Glad to see you back......and with a truck. Tell us a little about it and the engine. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-06-2011, 11:31 AM	#58
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: New project Yep, good to see you back and workin' on something. Looks like that luv oughta run pretty good! Keep us informed! __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

10-06-2011, 02:58 PM	#59
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: New project Looks like that ole Luv should lay down some good times once its all ready to go! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

10-06-2011, 07:27 PM	#60
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project Those ar not the most current , but i found this today on Craigslist and jusmped on it . The caltracs i got off the Luv forum with rs9000 shocks for $250 shipped . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-06-2011, 11:22 PM	#61
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: New project Caltracs are the Bomb. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-10-2011, 12:02 AM	#63
poser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Red Deer Alberta Posts: 6	Re: New project that luv is realy cool. thanks for the pic's and updates. looking forward to the end product

10-17-2011, 10:24 PM	#65
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project MSD wired , S55 installed , Fired it up and starter failed . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-18-2011, 10:06 PM	#66
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project Here are the pics from yesterday . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

11-16-2011, 06:14 PM	#67
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project Update , took the truck to the track last weekend for the last offical race of the season . They have a new class called street legal warrior i wanted to try . I signed up and filled both bottles . My first 2 passes where qualifying and test & tune all rolled up into 1 . It went 7.34 on motor with the throttle only opening the back barrels about 1/4 of the way and no spray . I also set the nitrous regulator at the track due to a couple of all night thrashes to get the thing together . On the second pass with 600 # of bottle pressure straight out of the ice it went 6.73 I missed the 1 2 shift and bounced off the rev limiter and it was crazy fat . 3rd pass was first round of elems i left on him by .17 and had him covered @60' , about 280-300' the throttle cable popped off and i coasted to being trailer bound . Had alot of fun and got a list of stuff to work on til the next one . Drag radials are a different monster . Here is the new linkage set up . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

11-16-2011, 10:18 PM	#68
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: New project Sweet. I can't wait till I get my junk back to the track. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!



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11-17-2011, 04:04 PM	#69
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: New project I'll bet that lil truck would be popping the front tires off the ground fairly easy. Nice setup. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

11-20-2011, 12:21 AM	#70
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project Here is a short of the event and the following night . Hope this works http://youtu.be/Vq9x3AxPT04 __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-15-2011, 12:29 AM	#71
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project still trying to get this thing ready for next season . Bought a set of 73-87 sepside rear taillights and mounted them to the bed as the trailer lights that were on it didnt work . Also got it to the muffler shop (Petes muffler here in Baytown ( shamless plug ) ) . The rules call for street leagal exhaust , tags ,, inspection ,, etc . Doesnt say i have to make passes through muffler , so 3" pipe to 3" cutouts ( manual) to 3" 80 series big block mufflers with dumps in front of the axle . picking it up tommorow . Be nice to drive it without the reverb . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-01-2012, 07:50 PM	#72
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New project Got the new fronts on Rears are ordered . Headed to the paint shop in a week or so . Street car . LOL __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-02-2012, 04:09 PM	#73
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: New project Damn bro looks really good, like putting V8 on a tricycle! __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

01-07-2012, 07:14 AM	#74
Rannos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 356	Re: New project Truck looks good, Hotrod. PM me the next time you'll be out at HMP. I was building my truck for Gary's index races out there but he said 2011 was the last year he was doing it at HMP. Anyway hope to have my truck back together early spring. Maybe I'll see ya out there then.

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