Here goes Project: PEARL

[Richard8971]

Nice truck... hopefully you will be able to get back on her soon. I like the big window'ed '67's. I tried to get shoulder belts to work in mine but couldn't because of the rear tank. LMC makes a set now that fits for about 80 bucks, I think it would be worth it...

Don

[rodstored-72]

go with the trim rings. the wheel color should be a good color to what ever you decide to paint the truck (ie: red wheels w/ blk truck type of deal...). hope all is well. i am going to try to go over to mahanian's house sometime this week. i have not heard from him in a while nor have i seen xtreme80 on here as well..??...

later!!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Riveted1

I also can't decide on trim ring or no trim ring.... What do you think?

I'd say trim ring....I guess that's the smaller version? Does it not cover the outer lip of the rim? I really like the way that looks. Any closeup pictures and info on those rings?

[my67chevytruck]

I like the trim rings....

[Richard8971]

Personally, I really like the rally-style rims with the rings... it fits these old rides! I was going to go with rally rims with rings, but then I got a deal on some newer rims that I couldn't pass up. (even cheaper than the rallys...) Keep us posted.

Don

[OARNGESI]

Looking good

[nuke1]

i agree with the others, trim rings all the way, they finish the look, nice truck btw

[Riveted1]

Thx guys.

Been absent for a while b/c of school and the holidays. I need to get back out there and do some work on the ol' girl.

I did finally get the rear wheels/tires on, but that's about it!

[baggednblown72]

super nice clean truck bro!

[Newtz67]

Hows this sweet truck lookin by now?

[coulter]

its looking real good man!!! those wheels made a huge difference

[Riveted1]

Well, to be honest, I haven't made much progress on the old girl. The tranny went out soon after my last post. Finally got that fixed, was ready to take her to the exhaust shop and get that buttoned up so I could at least start driving her a bit. That's when the starter decided to die. Wanted to go with one of those newer style mini-starters, and it took me a few tries to get one that worked well. Somewhere around that point, I decided to hide all of my air management on the frame rail. I almost finished that when I bought my burb.

Now I'm focused on getting the burb where I want it. Then maybe I can get back to work on Pearl and give her the love she deserves!

[propanemudtruck]

Details on the mini starter? I haven't tried yet to figure out the two smaller wires to one yet.

[70chevymanshort]

Your truck looks great! where did you get your gas tank from?

[67cheby]

Looking good !!

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Details on the mini starter? I haven't tried yet to figure out the two smaller wires to one yet.

You actually cut the yellow wire off and just use the purple wire. I think that's what you were talking about?

As far as the starter goes, it's a PG260M model. Fits on lots of different vehicles, I just asked for a '95 Chevy truck. The model that was on it was a 10mt (I've got a '73 350). Then you have to get the correct bolts. For mine, I needed bolts w/the 10mm shaft and 3/8" threads. So that was a set of 84-1507 bolts. Went to a starter rebuild shop to get them, couldn't find them in any of the local parts stores, and they looked at me like I was loony when I asked. I wanted to get an AC Delco model, but they were like $400, so I went cheap and got one w/a lifetime warranty from CarQuest. I was told these are crap by a lot of people, but the guy at CarQuest said he has only had one come back in 5 years. So figured I would give it a shot. With my luck, I'll probably be buying an AC Delco one in the future lol.

Originally Posted by 70chevymanshort

Your truck looks great! where did you get your gas tank from?

Pretty sure I bought that one from Brothers when it was on sale.

Thanks again for all the compliments. I feel bad that I neglect the ol' girl so much.

[jcaugmented]

I'm digN this truck!

[Riveted1]

Update on this thing. Never got her back on the road due to problems here and there, time issues, general laziness, other projects, etc. Never could get her to run right. Turns out I had a bad cam lobe. So out came the 350.

Since I was doing that, and I know I won't be happy unless I do everything the right way, she's getting torn completely down and I'm going to start from square one. My buddy Timbo1 is going to let me take her to his place so I actually have room to work. This thing will probably creep along at a snail's pace, but at least there is movement!

Plan so far is stock-ish exterior and interior, big wheels, mild air suspension, 292 I6 or Gen3/4 swap, and maybe a beastly sound system.

[VA72C10]

sorry to hear about the issue but cool plans!

[Riveted1]

Gathering some parts. This is a 292 that may end up with a turbo attached. Got a factory power steering setup in the deal too!

[Riveted1]

Well Timbo1 came over today and took the truck to its new temporary home. We made some progress on it and I plan on hitting it again bright and early.

[Timbo1]

Now your moving, it can keep mine company down @ the shop , to bad the humidity is so bad right now, just have to go a little at a time !
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[Tinkermc]

sorry about the bad news but slow progress beats no progress.

[NewType72]

I must agree with Tinker on that but damnit man I sure do love fast progress hahahaha!

[Riveted1]

A little more progress today. I can't thank Timbo1 enough for letting me use his facilities and equipment. It makes this process way more efficient and enjoyable compared to working in my crowded garage!