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Original 66 painted grill | 1 | 20.00% | |
64-66 C60 painted grill | 2 | 40.00% | |
an original aluminum grill that needs to be restored | 2 | 40.00% | |
the repo aluminum grill that is now available | 0 | 0% | |
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10-23-2023, 10:04 PM | #1 |
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The black paint behind the letters really makes them stand out much better. Well done!
I also like your reverse light idea. Are they pointed straight out on both, or do you have each angled towards the side of the truck a little?
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10-24-2023, 04:11 AM | #2 |
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What a nice truck, the grill thing is very well done.
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10-27-2023, 01:09 PM | #3 | |
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I really like how the letters turned out. Thanks, I have the grill off right now and I have put the insert back in. While the grill was out I decided I would redo the headlight wiring. I did this a long time ago and I used a kit with 30A relays and wiring for the headlights. There was extra wire and some questionable wiring that I needed to clean up. So I rewired and cleaned up the mess and it is much better now. Final assembly today and the job is done. My bed wood is finished so I will be figuring out how I'm going to get the bed off without buggering the paint, getting it put together, and back on the truck.
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10-28-2023, 05:54 AM | #4 |
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Looking great man! I also like the reverse light idea and it wouldn't be too bad to make a little shim for them if they do need angled some. Looking at it actually seems like a kinda obvious place that is never used, I even have a bracket for a set of hitch mounted back up lights and never thought to use the plate.
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11-02-2023, 12:30 PM | #5 | |
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First, I removed the filter at the outlet of the tank. It looked fine but I decided to bypass it while continuing checking the lines. Oh, and Next I checked the filter by the inlet to the carb. It is fine. I did some checks on the fuel pump It was pumping but it doesn't seem to have enough pressure to get gas to the carb. So I'm guessing the pump is bad. Any thoughts on my problem are welcome.
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11-02-2023, 04:47 PM | #6 |
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Weak pump due to bad diaphragm or clog in the actual lines would be my next guess. Checking the lines is a free fix where the new pump will cost money so I would start by blowing air through lines one at a time. If you have someone that can hold a rag over the other end I would try little air from pump connection back to tank line and just see if anything comes out and then try the line from pump to carb.
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11-03-2023, 03:39 AM | #7 |
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Maybe you would like to take the filter out of the suction line in front of the fuel pump and test it without it.
I know that the filter should be located in the pressure line to the carburettor.
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11-03-2023, 10:36 AM | #8 |
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I went through three (THREE!) Carter mechanical pumps in the course of two (TWO!) years with my '77 Silverado, then went electric with an AC Delco EP12S which lasted six years, and lastly did a Carter 4070 with a regulator and then sold the truck.
Most fuel pumps can push well, but do not suck well - make them push through the filter, not suck through it.
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11-03-2023, 01:32 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the comments. I have done all you recommended. I cleaned the lines with air and no plugging. I decided to remove the filter at the back near the tank. It did not seem to be clogged but I left it out. I also checked all of the lines and filter from pump to carb and they were also clean. I had my wife crank the engine while I checked to see if any gas was getting through the pump. It was pumping gas but very little pressure. It doesn't seem to have enough to get to the carb. It is still dry. So I was pretty sure it was the pump, so I removed it and took it apart. The gasket/seals were not torn but looked stretched out and dry. have bought a new Edelbrock pump and I will be putting it on today. Man, I hope this is it. This is show and cruise time down here in Tucson that I'd like to start taking part in.
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11-07-2023, 02:02 PM | #10 |
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I got the new pump installed. I pumped the gas 5 or 6 times while cranking and Sanity fired right up. In fact, after it sputtered a few times it smoothed out and is running great. I took Sanity for a test ride and I think it's running the best it has run. I think the pump had been weak for quite a while before it finally failed. Anyway, I'm back on the road and getting some miles on the truck. I've got the inside of the doors to prep and paint, the new bed wood is finished and ready to install, and a couple of other small things to finish, but I'm driving. It feels really good.
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11-09-2023, 12:22 PM | #11 |
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I've got all of the lights working.
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11-10-2023, 12:53 AM | #12 |
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Well, that's convinced me. I need to get a set of roof lights too. Looks great all lit up!
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11-12-2023, 02:05 PM | #13 |
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I've always liked the roof lights but most trucks have 5. I don't like the way they are mounted with 5. I was also looking for painted rather than chrome.I finally found these and restored them. I also showed Sanity for the first time at the "Truly Nolen" show here in Tucson. There were about 150 cars and trucks at the show. I didn't win anything, but I got a lot of great comments on Sanity and I got to see some really nice cars and trucks but just a few 60-66 trucks. I had a great time.
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11-22-2023, 06:20 PM | #14 |
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I've decided to do the bed wood install on Sanity.
I've had the wood done for some time but I have been having fun driving the truck. The weather is starting to get cool, so I decided to go ahead and get it done. I set up my overhead lift, removed the rear bumper because it sits so close to the bed (it just made things easier), unhooked the wiring, and got started. I was not sure if I would need help but once I got started, it lifted off reasonably easy. I pulled Sanity out from under the lifted bed, and then set the bed on sawhorses. I'm the Thanksgiving cook around here so things have come to a halt. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
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11-22-2023, 10:06 PM | #15 |
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When I did mine I stood it up on the front panel( on some blankets). I used a couple of ratchet straps in an x to hold it square.
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11-25-2023, 01:37 PM | #16 |
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I have seen it done this way before on the forum but I was just afraid of messing up the front edge of the bed. I have been doing this by myself and I think this is a pretty good way for me to reach everything and I can make any adjustments as needed. I had everything pre-fitted before I tore it down and finished the wood. I'm hoping it hasn't moved much or at all. Right now I am just about ready for assembly. I have one cross sill that I need to work on first.
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I posted over in the general info area but I'll post here also. I really need some good photos of the front of the bed on a long fleetside that shows the front bed mount positions. An over head pic would be great and any bare frames also. I'm having an issue that I'll explain later.
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This is what I have, a '62 long fleetside.
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02-06-2024, 08:29 PM | #21 |
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Thanks for the photos. I finally solved the mystery. I have had the bed partially together for so long I forgot there is a 3rd cross sill at the front of the bed. No wonder the mounting holes were not working. What a DUH moment when I figured that out. So I got another cross sill put on. It took what seemed like forever to get the bed aligned again. So, I finally got the bed back on the truck. Sanity has been restored to itself with a brand new bed. Oh, and I installed a gas fill door. 100% done by me. I'm very happy with how it turned out.
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Wow, what a beautiful job, congratulations on that.
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02-07-2024, 07:38 AM | #23 |
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Your wood bed looks great! Good job!
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02-08-2024, 12:22 AM | #24 |
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Looks great!
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Hey, thanks for looking in and for the wonderful comments, This was one of the biggest challenges I've had on my Sanity. It really kicked my ass.
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