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Re: PO has me PO'd
The dash is a little Spartan, I would have liked the back-lighting to have extended to it as well. Might be something I can upgrade to on my own. Once I get brave enough to do anything other than change oil and put gas in it that is.
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1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty |
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Re: PO has me PO'd
HEY!
it was my idea for that patch... ask Jon! ![]() I'm actually glad he didn't have it when I asked, I would have tried to save my bedsides... what a mess that would have been
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The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-17-2010 at 06:19 PM. |
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Re: PO has me PO'd
sorry.
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Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken |
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Re: PO has me PO'd
No worries, I'd like it even if it was just one of the 6 cylinder versions.
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1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty |
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Re: PO has me PO'd
no doubt. They run really well and still get good mpgs.
We're planning on ordering a Camaro convertible after they come out. It may be a Z/28 (556hp LSA?) convertible if its released by the time we order and with a rag top...otherwise a RS/SS convertible with a stick. ![]()
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Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken |
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim |
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I can't wait to see what that convertible is going to look like tho. Its gonna be sweet!!
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Re: PO has me PO'd
Jim, you close to driving that thing yet?
![]() I'm hoping to fire mine up next weekend. I need to start a thread with all the picures I have taken. I'm glad you got to spend some time with your boys. I only have 1 at home the other 2 are alot futher away and I don't get to see them very often. Doug |
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Good luck with the engine start, and yes it is always a good time hanging out with the boys. Be patient, they always seem to drift back home eventually ![]() seems like the 3/4" fastners work better than the 1/2" ones, just to short to grab! The bottom corners are the worst, no clearance room to swing the fastners up, My idea of using a hook tool to grab the fastner and swing it up was somewhat a success. I only stabbed my finger once, no where near as bad as Levi, that thing had to hurt ![]() ![]()
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-23-2010 at 07:47 PM. |
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Re: PO has me PO'd
Well had a couple hours to mount up the oil pan, dang PO had the rear passenger side cross threaded...put some grey RTV silicone in the top 4 corners where the block meets the gasket. Had to drop the oil filter to get at one of the oil pan bolts
Much easier job with the DIY4X4 crossmember flanged, no support this time from the top of the motor Once I get the valve covers bolted down, I should be able to add oil and prime the engine thru the dizzy hole. Big improvement from the days of finding plastic chunks from the timing sprocket in the oil pan ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-24-2010 at 02:20 PM. |
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Re: PO has me PO'd
mmm, shiny and orange..
That timing cover is sweet too! Is there another part of the cover that goes over the cam?
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mmmmmmm, shiny and orange ![]()
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I miss this truck.
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Re: PO has me PO'd
Aren't those kevlar gloves with the grip on the palms great? I've got a buddy who supplies me somewhate steady from the storehouse at his office. I love 'em.
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Re: PO has me PO'd
yes, new set of tpi's are at the machine shop, s/b done early next week
just another gift from the PO, worn rocker stud... Yeah, I used them for the sheetmetal work, and just kept using them for greasie jobs
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-01-2010 at 10:35 AM. |
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Re: PO has me PO'd
...man, look at you go!
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Thanks K, just got the vinyl in from SMS! First attempt was wrong, sent me the same matrl. for the seat bottom as the seat back. Second attempt was correct and even sent RTA with postage to return...Great people to deal with thru this whole process
Seats should go off to the shop early next week, pics to follow!! How's the flying up there, great weather down here Hey did ya buy that fibreglas frontend?
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Re: PO has me PO'd
VORTEC'D with small runners
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Looks good Jim!
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Thanks Guys, more eye candy, but first FUBAR
Took the head out of the box to paint, got going on the coating and something didn't seem right. It was the machining on the v/c mounting surface!!! The angle was wrong, and to correct it, they remachined it at the proper angle and relief cut half of the v/c mounting hole boss....afreakin'mazing from GMPP! So, my call goes out to Jeg's customer service, not another one in stock, crap! Her supplier is 5 days BO, but she pulls the ace of spades out of the deck and says " SUMMIT has it in stock " I wanted to reach thru the phone and kiss her, yesterday the head arrives Gotta send this girl some flowers
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pics
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Can't wait to retire!!
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Re: PO has me PO'd
You're almost done.
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Dang Jim. You're making some killer progress. Keep up the good work.
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Tim, not sure if this one will ever get done
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Re: PO has me PO'd
nice progress...and I like the pictures. have an artistic feel to them...
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Sorta lost track of your build, is it down in the 4x4 build section. Don't get allota time to enjoy all the builds, but I do remember yours was one I enjoyed watching
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