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**joedoh** · 06-16-2016, 01:50 AM

looks like a great time, I hope I can celebrate 50 years with my wife, I am envious of you! Thanks for the pictures!

Indian113 · 06-16-2016, 06:32 AM

That looks Like A Great Time! Good to see Your Lovely Wife Again. I'll bet it was Hot in that Valley around the home.

lower50's · 06-16-2016, 07:09 AM

Lots of fun stuff for everyone.

**oldman3** · 06-16-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

looks like a great time, I hope I can celebrate 50 years with my wife, I am envious of you! Thanks for the pictures!

Thanks for the kind words. 50 yrs for us was special, because of health issues...Jim

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Originally Posted by Indian113

That looks Like A Great Time! Good to see Your Lovely Wife Again. I'll bet it was Hot in that Valley around the home.

Hey Ray, yes it was HOT, but still had a great time...Jim

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Lots of fun stuff for everyone.

Yes it was, we have been asked to do it again next year...Jim

**Advanced Design** · 06-16-2016, 05:24 PM

Jim, that was a nice event for everyone to do and we loved the pic of you and Aggie!

**oldman3** · 06-16-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Jim, that was a nice event for everyone to do and we loved the pic of you and Aggie!

Thanks Doug, she had a good time even if it was hot...Jim

RockinKees · 06-18-2016, 05:44 AM

I see you having some great times all together!!
I love reading your posts and look at your pictures!!

**oldman3** · 06-18-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

I see you having some great times all together!!
I love reading your posts and look at your pictures!!

Kees, thank you so much. I know there are lots of member on here that do things with their rides, just need to get them to post it...Jim

**oldman3** · 08-29-2016, 09:04 PM

Hey folks, here's another update on a change I've been wanting to do for a LONG time. It's my alternator, it's only an 85 amp, been on the truck for 12 years and always kept the battery hot. It was fine when rpm's are up but at idle, etc it was below 14-1/2 volts, which most new cars show all the time.

The first pic is at 1800 rpm running down the road, 14-1/2 volts and the ac blower on.

Second pic is at stop, 600 rpm in gear and ac blower off, 13 volts.

Third pic is at stop, 600 rpm in gear and ac blower on, just above 12 volts.

This wasn't hurting anything, I just didn't like it that low.

Note: I took these pics in March and just now getting around to doing something

...Jim

**oldman3** · 08-29-2016, 09:16 PM

So today I removed the alternator, and will take to the shop tomorrow and have them up grade to 105 amp. While this was apart I thought it would be a good time to change all the belts, since they are 12 yrs old.

First pic is the alternator
second pic is my 3 pulley set up for alt, ac and PS.
third pic is my old belts, gates 7350, 7500, and 7530, they really weren't that bad, but nows the time to change.

Will let you know how everything comes out once I get the alternator back and things installed...Jim

**Advanced Design** · 08-29-2016, 09:57 PM

That will be a good upgrade Jim. How many miles in those 12 years?

**oldman3** · 08-29-2016, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That will be a good upgrade Jim. How many miles in those 12 years?

Only 24,000 miles, even with me retired I thought I would have more, but life gets in the way...Jim

ChuckDriver · 08-30-2016, 12:05 AM

Maintenance is a good thing!

**oldman3** · 08-30-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Maintenance is a good thing!

You are so correct, should have been done long ago...Jim

Kim57 · 08-30-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Only 24,000 miles, even with me retired I thought I would have more, but life gets in the way...Jim

Life always seems to change priorities in mid stream.
It's what's keeping me from getting mine on the road.
Good luck with the up grade.
Kim

lower50's · 08-30-2016, 05:49 PM

24,000 mi is still not to bad for a toy. Will a single v belt run the 105A alternator?

**oldman3** · 08-30-2016, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Life always seems to change priorities in mid stream.
It's what's keeping me from getting mine on the road.
Good luck with the up grade.
Kim

Thanks Kim, hope the rehab is coming along, you'll be back at it soon...Jim

**oldman3** · 08-30-2016, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

24,000 mi is still not to bad for a toy. Will a single v belt run the 105A alternator?

Thanks lower, I think it will be OK, will have to way and see...Jim

**joedoh** · 08-31-2016, 01:45 AM

maybe someday I will have a truck long enough to

a. do maintenance on parts that wear out

or

b. get some kind of value out of all the new parts I buy

haha looks really great!

**oldman3** · 08-31-2016, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

maybe someday I will have a truck long enough to

a. do maintenance on parts that wear out

or

b. get some kind of value out of all the new parts I buy

haha looks really great!

Thank you...Jim

**oldman3** · 09-02-2016, 04:22 PM

Well, I'm back with an update, but not what I had hoped. When I picked up the alternator yesterday, George showed me on his test machine it was putting out 102 amps and 14-1/2 volts. So I installed the new belts and alternator and fired up the truck. At idle it was only showing 12 volts, anything above 1500 rpm showed 14-1/2. I was not happy, this was really worse that with the 85 amp.

This morning I took the truck to George's shop and he said this wasn't right, it should show at leat 14 volts at idle in gear. He said that the new stator may have to much air gap between it and the rotor. He was going to call his parts people and get back with me, but it could be Monday before he has an answer.

My alternator is the old 10Si unit was orginally a 63 amp, which I had George change to an 85 amp in 1996. If this doesn't come up with an answer and no additional cost, I will just buy and new 105 amp unit and paint to match the other engine stuff. (That was the main reason for having it redone, I didn't want to paint the new unit)

.

I know everyone likes pics, so here's a couple showing new belts and gauge with readings.

I will let everyone know how it works out...Jim

Kim57 · 09-02-2016, 11:21 PM

Sure do like your gauges.
Kim

solidaxel · 09-02-2016, 11:29 PM

Yes I liked those, they are the same Classic Ins I used in my 55 GMC

**oldman3** · 09-03-2016, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Sure do like your gauges.
Kim

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Yes I liked those, they are the same Classic Ins I used in my 55 GMC

Thanks guys, I've always liked them...Jim

lower50's · 09-08-2016, 09:50 AM

How did it test ok then not work when it was installed?

06-16-2016, 01:50 AM	#776
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build looks like a great time, I hope I can celebrate 50 years with my wife, I am envious of you! Thanks for the pictures! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-16-2016, 06:32 AM	#777
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build That looks Like A Great Time! Good to see Your Lovely Wife Again. I'll bet it was Hot in that Valley around the home.

06-16-2016, 07:09 AM	#778
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Lots of fun stuff for everyone. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-16-2016, 05:24 PM	#780
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, that was a nice event for everyone to do and we loved the pic of you and Aggie! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

06-18-2016, 05:44 AM	#782
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build I see you having some great times all together!! I love reading your posts and look at your pictures!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

08-29-2016, 09:04 PM	#784
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Hey folks, here's another update on a change I've been wanting to do for a LONG time. It's my alternator, it's only an 85 amp, been on the truck for 12 years and always kept the battery hot. It was fine when rpm's are up but at idle, etc it was below 14-1/2 volts, which most new cars show all the time. The first pic is at 1800 rpm running down the road, 14-1/2 volts and the ac blower on. Second pic is at stop, 600 rpm in gear and ac blower off, 13 volts. Third pic is at stop, 600 rpm in gear and ac blower on, just above 12 volts. This wasn't hurting anything, I just didn't like it that low. Note: I took these pics in March and just now getting around to doing something ...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-29-2016, 09:16 PM	#785
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build So today I removed the alternator, and will take to the shop tomorrow and have them up grade to 105 amp. While this was apart I thought it would be a good time to change all the belts, since they are 12 yrs old. First pic is the alternator second pic is my 3 pulley set up for alt, ac and PS. third pic is my old belts, gates 7350, 7500, and 7530, they really weren't that bad, but nows the time to change. Will let you know how everything comes out once I get the alternator back and things installed...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-29-2016, 09:57 PM	#786
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build That will be a good upgrade Jim. How many miles in those 12 years? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-30-2016, 12:05 AM	#788
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Maintenance is a good thing! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

08-30-2016, 05:49 PM	#791
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build 24,000 mi is still not to bad for a toy. Will a single v belt run the 105A alternator? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

08-31-2016, 01:45 AM	#794
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build maybe someday I will have a truck long enough to a. do maintenance on parts that wear out or b. get some kind of value out of all the new parts I buy haha looks really great! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-02-2016, 04:22 PM	#796
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Well, I'm back with an update, but not what I had hoped. When I picked up the alternator yesterday, George showed me on his test machine it was putting out 102 amps and 14-1/2 volts. So I installed the new belts and alternator and fired up the truck. At idle it was only showing 12 volts, anything above 1500 rpm showed 14-1/2. I was not happy, this was really worse that with the 85 amp. This morning I took the truck to George's shop and he said this wasn't right, it should show at leat 14 volts at idle in gear. He said that the new stator may have to much air gap between it and the rotor. He was going to call his parts people and get back with me, but it could be Monday before he has an answer. My alternator is the old 10Si unit was orginally a 63 amp, which I had George change to an 85 amp in 1996. If this doesn't come up with an answer and no additional cost, I will just buy and new 105 amp unit and paint to match the other engine stuff. (That was the main reason for having it redone, I didn't want to paint the new unit). I know everyone likes pics, so here's a couple showing new belts and gauge with readings. I will let everyone know how it works out...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-02-2016, 11:21 PM	#797
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Sure do like your gauges. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-02-2016, 11:29 PM	#798
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Yes I liked those, they are the same Classic Ins I used in my 55 GMC Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

09-08-2016, 09:50 AM	#800
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build How did it test ok then not work when it was installed? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually



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