![]() |
![]() |
#51 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
![]()
Ok so Ive been busy for a few days but I GOT THE NEW ENGINE IN!! :
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#52 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 1,137
|
![]() ![]()
__________________
Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab **SOLD**http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#53 | |
VA72C10
![]() Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Quote:
good places to check. Also older rubber hoses can be compressing (sucking shut). Have heard of that happening and it's hard to diagnose....
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#54 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Huron, sd
Posts: 463
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Looks good. Nice to finally have some warm weather around here to get stuff done...
__________________
1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#55 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Redmond, OR
Posts: 759
|
Re: Project Budget Build
1/2" is more than wishful thinking. I have tried to run a 120 amp110V welder on 1/4" and it wouldn't penetrate much at all. The small units are good for up to about 1/8" from what I have seen. Good for what they are built for, but a 220V is best for 1/4" plus, especially if it is structural in any way.
__________________
68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#56 | ||||
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
|
||||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#57 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 1,137
|
Re: Project Budget Build
As far as a new fuel screen, good luck. No parts store I went to had one. Finally the boys at O'reilly's went in the back with me and we found one off of a newer model car that with an o ring and a zip tie we made work!
![]()
__________________
Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab **SOLD**http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#58 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Here she is. I think I sorted out the fuel issue. The hose coming off of the frame attaching to the fuel pump was too long and binding under operating pressure. it was spun a bit and making small kinks that were exaggerated while running. Let me know how it sounds and what you think.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#59 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#60 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Well I just ordered my 5th set of headers. We'll see if these work this time. Should be here monday.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-69092/ Its been a good week so far. I picked up a set of 6lug rally wheels for $30 on monday. Wednesday I picked up an Access Tonneau cover for $50(awesome condition too!!), Thursday I ordered my new headers, and tomorrow Ill be going to pick my NewToMe windshield (Ill show you pics of my current one later), new back window and a pair of power leather buckets all for a whopping $30! Pics of those tomorrow too. No I didnt forget a zero either... Cant wait to get the headers on and get the side pipes put on so I can drive it regularly and get started on the box and frame work. Two things: 1) Does anybody know how hard a job it is to switch a steel bed over to a wood bed, and what parts are needed? 2)Are any special tools needed to swap out the windshield and back window? Last edited by blazerboy_4life; 03-20-2011 at 12:32 AM. Reason: added a link |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#61 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Thomasville, NC
Posts: 1,877
|
Re: Project Budget Build
looking good,keep up the hard work,motor sound good too & keep on truckin''
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#62 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Thanks man. Its actually moving faster than I thought it was goin to. Picking up the pace too now that the weather is warming up.
Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#63 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301
Posts: 10,713
|
Re: Project Budget Build
lucky the weather here sucks
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#64 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
So here's the buckets I just picked up for basically $10. Anybody know what they are out of? The guy said he paid $250 for them then decided he didn't like them. When I asked him what they came out of he said "I dunno a newer blazer or something" I don't quite recognize them though.
Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#65 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 1,137
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Those look like special order to me like outta JC whitney. Or maybe out of a fancy van with those arm rests on 'em. I'm just guessin' though. And for windshield work you'll probably want to get one of those windshield spatula things. I don't think they cost too much, just helps with getting the glass into the rubber seal without scratching the glass or cutting the rubber. I know LMC sells them. Don't hold me to all that though!
![]()
__________________
Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab **SOLD**http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#66 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Good news!! These headers fit with no mods to anything to make them fit! Although they didnt finish drilling the holes for the header bolts and none of the holes aligned with the heads. Outside of that after about 5 hours they went on smooth as butter and the truck sounds sweet now! Ill post pics in the morning when ive got more light.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#67 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301
Posts: 10,713
|
Re: Project Budget Build
cool! cant wait for pics!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#68 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
So heres The pics I promised hours ago. These are waaay lower than I wanted but they will get the job done for now. The truck sounds like a beast with these on too!
Last edited by blazerboy_4life; 03-24-2011 at 01:49 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#69 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
This is how far past the frame they go.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#70 | |
VA72C10
![]() Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Quote:
![]() I know you want a precision seal if you can find one. Most old seals are hard so I simply cut them out on the inside to make them easier to remove. Most glass guys I've watched use a suction cup on the inside and have rope inside the seal and pull a section out at a time for the seal to fit over the window lip and lock it in. Much easier with two people...
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#71 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Heres a pic of the Belair i just scored for $340
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#72 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 1,137
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Wish I could find deals like that!!
![]()
__________________
Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab **SOLD**http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#73 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Ok so the weathers been crappy lately and I havent made any progress on the truck. I do have a nice set of 20" Boss 304's lined up and I just ordered the 2" Lowering springs for the rear this morning. In a week or so She should have a whole new stance!!
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#74 |
70Custom10
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 322
|
Re: Project Budget Build
So I got my new 2" lowering springs in today from brothers. Something doesnt seem right now me. The 2" drop springs are larger than my, what appear to be, factory springs. If I had to guess It looks like the factory springs were torched and compressed. Any second thoughts on that? I know the new springs will be shorter under the load of the bed more so after they are broken in. My front wheel wells are at 31" and my rear wheel wells are at 33" before changing any springs. Does any body know what the factory ride height should be on a 2wd 70swb?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#75 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 1,137
|
Re: Project Budget Build
Yeah it looks to me as if the PO torched 'em. You'll definately still want to replace them. Torching springs weakens the steel. Not sure what the original ride height is, I'm sure someone'll chime in on that. Hope my two cents helps
![]()
__________________
Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab **SOLD**http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
70', build thread, custom, first time |
|
|