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C10_ustacould · 08-19-2013, 07:02 AM

I appreciate the kind words... I'm just cautious because someday some of you may get to see the truck in person, the way I see it everyday. It's a good truck, don't take my self criticism wrong, but sometimes when it's ugly you gotta call it ugly.

I'm hopeful that when/if our new house is built I can build a shop that will be conducive to learning to do more work on my own like smoothing the firewall and detailing under the hood. I really need to learn about paint and body work, I think that will give me the ability to make the truck much nicer with out breaking the bank. Or even worse having the thing get stuck in paint jail!

bluex · 08-19-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

I appreciate the kind words... I'm just cautious because someday some of you may get to see the truck in person, the way I see it everyday. It's a good truck, don't take my self criticism wrong, but sometimes when it's ugly you gotta call it ugly.

I'm hopeful that when/if our new house is built I can build a shop that will be conducive to learning to do more work on my own like smoothing the firewall and detailing under the hood. I really need to learn about paint and body work, I think that will give me the ability to make the truck much nicer with out breaking the bank. Or even worse having the thing get stuck in paint jail!

You're friends with hart rod, from his threads hes got the paint an body part down. If he helps out you've got nothing to worry about...
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jmedero · 08-19-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bluex

You're friends with hart rod, from his threads hes got the paint an body part down. If he helps out you've got nothing to worry about...
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Yea Rob come on over and get some practice on my Burb so you can be on your game for Ernie. Lol. I'm calling dibs.
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BigDaddyV · 08-19-2013, 08:43 AM

Buck, I just got to sit down and read threw your thread, I do think you are doing a great job and I love your truck. I'm working on a small/ 0 dollar budget too so I feel your pain. I want mine to turn out as sweet as yours and alot of the other awesome rides in here, but I know it will take time, patience and ALOT of learning before I have anything I can be proud of. Keep on Rocking Bud and I do hope to see your Beautiful truck in person one day.

Chvy2NV · 08-19-2013, 10:49 AM

i went back and i couldnt find anything on when you did your throttle pedal ?

A/C looks great but I agree.. everything looks so crammed in there. im wondering if perhaps not running all the vents would help since you wont have all that flex tubing going everywhere.. perhaps just running the outside ones and not the center vent. or not using the defrost ones.. i dunno..... i just helped a friend put in his Vintage Air system in a 72' Chevelle and it was the same thing.. seemed there was no space for anything.. and although you really cant see most if not all of it once its done,, i guess what bothers us is that we still know whats back there

knomadd · 08-19-2013, 10:51 AM

Just don't think about it. It's all hidden back there. I've got the same thing in my 65 GTO. No room for anything, and a pain in the rear to put it all in. And thanks for the reminder...I've got to take all that out to rewire the car soon. Now I REALLY don't want to do it.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-19-2013, 10:54 AM

At least you can drive your "junk",

. I expect to see it at my house blowing cold air this Saturday morning......

.

BigDaddyV · 08-19-2013, 11:25 AM

I hear ya Hart, Mine is just frame atm.

C10_ustacould · 08-22-2013, 12:49 PM

It runs... Still have odds and ends to finish up but I am very happy to have it moving again!

http://youtu.be/VNmB-tlmF3w

STOCKISH · 08-22-2013, 01:39 PM

Sounds good. Stock or aftermarket camshaft?

knomadd · 08-22-2013, 01:43 PM

Awesome!

C10_ustacould · 08-22-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Awesome!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Sounds good. Stock or aftermarket camshaft?

GM hot cam.
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C10_ustacould · 08-22-2013, 03:08 PM

You know what is awesome?? It's when you actually connect the main power lead to the back of the alternator. Volts were kinda low on the quick test drive.

Rusbuilt · 08-22-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

You know what is awesome?? It's when you actually connect the main power lead to the back of the alternator. Volts were kinda low on the quick test drive.

lol it will get you every time! Glad you've got her back on the road!

C10_ustacould · 08-24-2013, 09:44 AM

List for today:
A/C fan relay
Leak check system
Charge system
Reconfigure cold air intake

Time to get after it!

**Hart_Rod** · 08-24-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

List for today:
A/C fan relay
Leak check system
Charge system
Reconfigure cold air intake

Time to get after it!

Git R Done!
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C10_ustacould · 08-24-2013, 05:04 PM

Progress...

C10_ustacould · 08-24-2013, 11:08 PM

We were able to get the air inside the cab down to about 48° tonight!

And then after removing the servicing hoses my dad (also my A/C guy) put the cap on the filler port as required. Meanwhile I cleaned up a little to get ready to take it for a ride. As I knelt in front of the truck I heard a hissing sound. After some investigation I found the cap on the filler port has a plunger in it that was depressing the high side shrader valve releasing the freon. I guess it was like that for a few minutes.

I took it for a ride and the air only got to 60°, so tomorrow I will recharge the system. It has me pretty frustrated as I went out of my way to buy a scale to measure how much we put in (1.8 lbs) and now I have no idea how much is in there. Whatever, I'll throw some more in to get the pressures right and then let it eat. I'll tell you this... when serviced correctly it will freeze you out! Gonna be nice for the rest of the summer!

jmedero · 08-25-2013, 12:15 AM

Sounds nice man. Congrats.
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C10_ustacould · 08-25-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero

Sounds nice man. Congrats.
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Thanks Juan!

Here's a pic after finally getting rid of the awful one-size-fits-all metal radiator hoses. Woo Hoo!! Still have to redo the cold air intake...

C10_ustacould · 08-25-2013, 11:23 AM

46°... Burrr!

**nlped** · 08-25-2013, 11:48 AM

NICE!!!
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**SOON2BLAZE** · 08-25-2013, 12:01 PM

Nice work, sweet truck!

C10_ustacould · 08-25-2013, 12:10 PM

Thanks guys!

jmedero · 08-25-2013, 03:47 PM

This next list of "upgrades" will be an interesting one.......
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08-19-2013, 07:02 AM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I appreciate the kind words... I'm just cautious because someday some of you may get to see the truck in person, the way I see it everyday. It's a good truck, don't take my self criticism wrong, but sometimes when it's ugly you gotta call it ugly. I'm hopeful that when/if our new house is built I can build a shop that will be conducive to learning to do more work on my own like smoothing the firewall and detailing under the hood. I really need to learn about paint and body work, I think that will give me the ability to make the truck much nicer with out breaking the bank. Or even worse having the thing get stuck in paint jail! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-19-2013, 08:43 AM	#4
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Buck, I just got to sit down and read threw your thread, I do think you are doing a great job and I love your truck. I'm working on a small/ 0 dollar budget too so I feel your pain. I want mine to turn out as sweet as yours and alot of the other awesome rides in here, but I know it will take time, patience and ALOT of learning before I have anything I can be proud of. Keep on Rocking Bud and I do hope to see your Beautiful truck in person one day. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

08-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#5
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" i went back and i couldnt find anything on when you did your throttle pedal ? A/C looks great but I agree.. everything looks so crammed in there. im wondering if perhaps not running all the vents would help since you wont have all that flex tubing going everywhere.. perhaps just running the outside ones and not the center vent. or not using the defrost ones.. i dunno..... i just helped a friend put in his Vintage Air system in a 72' Chevelle and it was the same thing.. seemed there was no space for anything.. and although you really cant see most if not all of it once its done,, i guess what bothers us is that we still know whats back there

08-19-2013, 10:51 AM	#6
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Just don't think about it. It's all hidden back there. I've got the same thing in my 65 GTO. No room for anything, and a pain in the rear to put it all in. And thanks for the reminder...I've got to take all that out to rewire the car soon. Now I REALLY don't want to do it. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-19-2013, 10:54 AM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" At least you can drive your "junk", . I expect to see it at my house blowing cold air this Saturday morning....... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-19-2013, 11:25 AM	#8
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I hear ya Hart, Mine is just frame atm. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

08-22-2013, 12:49 PM	#9
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" It runs... Still have odds and ends to finish up but I am very happy to have it moving again! http://youtu.be/VNmB-tlmF3w __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-22-2013, 01:39 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Sounds good. Stock or aftermarket camshaft? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-22-2013, 01:43 PM	#11
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Awesome! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-22-2013, 03:08 PM	#13
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" You know what is awesome?? It's when you actually connect the main power lead to the back of the alternator. Volts were kinda low on the quick test drive. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-24-2013, 09:44 AM	#15
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" List for today: A/C fan relay Leak check system Charge system Reconfigure cold air intake Time to get after it! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-24-2013, 05:04 PM	#17
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Progress... Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-24-2013, 11:08 PM	#18
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" We were able to get the air inside the cab down to about 48° tonight! And then after removing the servicing hoses my dad (also my A/C guy) put the cap on the filler port as required. Meanwhile I cleaned up a little to get ready to take it for a ride. As I knelt in front of the truck I heard a hissing sound. After some investigation I found the cap on the filler port has a plunger in it that was depressing the high side shrader valve releasing the freon. I guess it was like that for a few minutes. I took it for a ride and the air only got to 60°, so tomorrow I will recharge the system. It has me pretty frustrated as I went out of my way to buy a scale to measure how much we put in (1.8 lbs) and now I have no idea how much is in there. Whatever, I'll throw some more in to get the pressures right and then let it eat. I'll tell you this... when serviced correctly it will freeze you out! Gonna be nice for the rest of the summer! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 06-23-2016 at 06:09 AM.

08-25-2013, 12:15 AM	#19
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Sounds nice man. Congrats. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

08-25-2013, 11:23 AM	#21
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" 46°... Burrr! Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD



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08-25-2013, 11:48 AM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" NICE!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-25-2013, 12:01 PM	#23
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Nice work, sweet truck!

08-25-2013, 12:10 PM	#24
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Thanks guys! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-25-2013, 03:47 PM	#25
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" This next list of "upgrades" will be an interesting one....... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

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