And so it begins................ - Page 33 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

0331grunt · 05-06-2010, 10:23 PM

Looking good!

*highperf4x4* · 05-06-2010, 10:24 PM

Thanks Craig. I'll have another update just as soon as I upload some pics.

*highperf4x4* · 05-06-2010, 11:06 PM

I pulled the valve covers today to clean them up and get them painted. I also painted the alternator brackets and replaced the broke bolt. I find that the more I do, the worse the rest of the truck looks to me. I just can't park it long enough to do it all.

It looks like the #1 exhaust rocker isn't getting much oil but there's no slack or visible wear so I guess it's getting some at least.

jgh64pkup · 05-06-2010, 11:09 PM

the inside of your engine looks pretty nasty

*highperf4x4* · 05-06-2010, 11:15 PM

Yeah, it's 38 years old. However, I did pull the valve covers and intake off the '73 Satellite I gave to Blake and it looked really clean for a 37 year old engine. I had it for 12 years myself and I kept it well maintained and regular fluid changes. This shows you the difference.

ruffrida2005 · 05-06-2010, 11:26 PM

Looking good Travis.

*highperf4x4* · 05-06-2010, 11:30 PM

Thanks Paul!

Newtz67 · 05-06-2010, 11:38 PM

Fine job! Looks like fun!

tim21391 · 05-07-2010, 12:47 AM

now it looks like my truck now did u steal it haha

*highperf4x4* · 05-07-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

Fine job! Looks like fun!

Thanks! It is fun!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim21391

now it looks like my truck now did u steal it haha

no but they might be related

JohnC · 05-07-2010, 12:43 PM

Valve covers look sweet man!

mcbassin · 05-07-2010, 01:43 PM

Diggin the new paint on the V/Cs!

*highperf4x4* · 05-07-2010, 07:41 PM

Thanks guys.

VA72C10 · 05-07-2010, 09:59 PM

V/C do look good. You're really making good progress on the truck now!

*highperf4x4* · 05-07-2010, 11:12 PM

Thanks Johnathan Nothing fantastic though. Just trying to make it look different for this year's truck meet.

Last year it didn't matter. I was still special because I had the only big block, the only air conditioner, and the most patina!

This year........ different story.

I will be waiting for those side markers though.

**thelonerife** · 05-08-2010, 11:27 PM

Looks good. I have some valve covers like that and they need paint too. hint hint lol..

*highperf4x4* · 05-09-2010, 01:27 AM

ship em over and I'll fix em up!

0331grunt · 05-10-2010, 07:21 PM

making some progress! Looking forward to seeing it next weekend!!

*highperf4x4* · 05-10-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 0331grunt

making some progress! Looking forward to seeing it next weekend!!

Right on! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone elses too. Mine is sitting out in the rain storm right now with a bunch of bare metal on the bed sides. How humid can it be outside without screwing up my primer? I plan on going out there and shooting it as soon as it dries enough for me to surface sand it again.

0331grunt · 05-10-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

I plan on going out there and shooting it as soon as it dries enough for me to surface sand it again.

Good luck with that!!

ruffrida2005 · 05-10-2010, 07:47 PM

Take a blow dryer to it. get it really dry then shoot it. it's always fun to work on the truck, heck even I worked on mine a little.

*highperf4x4* · 05-10-2010, 10:55 PM

When I go out the door, it's always peekin at me.

Traaaaaaaaaavis, let's go cruuuuiiissssiiiinnnn

Newtz67 · 05-10-2010, 11:04 PM

Oh, yours does that too? haha. What size are those tires on the back, 305's?

*highperf4x4* · 05-10-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

Oh, yours does that too? haha. What size are those tires on the back, 305's?

I wish. They are 295/50/15 on 15x10 cragars. I wish I could find a 315/60/15

ruffrida2005 · 05-10-2010, 11:23 PM

well if that's all your truck says that's pretty good. Mine gives me the finger because it's all apart and the frame is naked now.

05-06-2010, 10:23 PM	#801
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: And so it begins................ Looking good! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

05-06-2010, 10:24 PM	#802
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ Thanks Craig. I'll have another update just as soon as I upload some pics.

05-06-2010, 11:06 PM	#803
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ I pulled the valve covers today to clean them up and get them painted. I also painted the alternator brackets and replaced the broke bolt. I find that the more I do, the worse the rest of the truck looks to me. I just can't park it long enough to do it all. It looks like the #1 exhaust rocker isn't getting much oil but there's no slack or visible wear so I guess it's getting some at least.

05-06-2010, 11:09 PM	#804
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: And so it begins................ the inside of your engine looks pretty nasty __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

05-06-2010, 11:15 PM	#805
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ Yeah, it's 38 years old. However, I did pull the valve covers and intake off the '73 Satellite I gave to Blake and it looked really clean for a 37 year old engine. I had it for 12 years myself and I kept it well maintained and regular fluid changes. This shows you the difference.

05-06-2010, 11:26 PM	#806
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: And so it begins................ Looking good Travis. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

05-06-2010, 11:30 PM	#807
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ Thanks Paul!

05-06-2010, 11:38 PM	#808
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: And so it begins................ Fine job! Looks like fun! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

05-07-2010, 12:47 AM	#809
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: And so it begins................ now it looks like my truck now did u steal it haha __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

05-07-2010, 12:43 PM	#811
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: And so it begins................ Valve covers look sweet man!

05-07-2010, 01:43 PM	#812
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: And so it begins................ Diggin the new paint on the V/Cs! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-07-2010, 07:41 PM	#813
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ Thanks guys.

05-07-2010, 09:59 PM	#814
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: And so it begins................ V/C do look good. You're really making good progress on the truck now! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-07-2010, 11:12 PM	#815
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ Thanks Johnathan Nothing fantastic though. Just trying to make it look different for this year's truck meet. Last year it didn't matter. I was still special because I had the only big block, the only air conditioner, and the most patina! This year........ different story. I will be waiting for those side markers though. Last edited by highperf4x4; 05-07-2010 at 11:12 PM.

05-08-2010, 11:27 PM	#816
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: And so it begins................ Looks good. I have some valve covers like that and they need paint too. hint hint lol.. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687



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05-09-2010, 01:27 AM	#817
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ ship em over and I'll fix em up!

05-10-2010, 07:21 PM	#818
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: And so it begins................ making some progress! Looking forward to seeing it next weekend!! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

05-10-2010, 07:47 PM	#821
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: And so it begins................ Take a blow dryer to it. get it really dry then shoot it. it's always fun to work on the truck, heck even I worked on mine a little. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

05-10-2010, 10:55 PM	#822
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: And so it begins................ When I go out the door, it's always peekin at me. Traaaaaaaaaavis, let's go cruuuuiiissssiiiinnnn

05-10-2010, 11:04 PM	#823
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: And so it begins................ Oh, yours does that too? haha. What size are those tires on the back, 305's? __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac Last edited by Newtz67; 05-10-2010 at 11:06 PM.

05-10-2010, 11:23 PM	#825
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: And so it begins................ well if that's all your truck says that's pretty good. Mine gives me the finger because it's all apart and the frame is naked now. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

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