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198plus · 02-16-2010, 12:35 AM

Looks great. Don't you love doing things twice.

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Bolted up the flywheel and tranny to the engine and stabbed it into the truck. Of course I forgot to bend the cab seam up so the 700R4 would clear, so tomorrow I will pull it back out and get my mini sledge out and then put it back.

Turkey · 02-16-2010, 02:10 PM

Installed license plate lights on the bumper. One on each side of the plate.

panelrodder81 · 02-16-2010, 02:38 PM

Last night actually, but I got my power steering running. Been driving the thing around without since the motor swap... that sucked. When I did the motor swap, my cousin pulled the power steering pump off and I hadn't made a mental note of how the brackets went together so it took a little while of playing to get it back together. Not sure if it is right but at least it works! Sure made driving in to work this morning a lot more enjoyable. Still have some kinks to work out though... like a tune up.

scooterskoolkustoms · 02-16-2010, 02:57 PM

thought about digging it out from under 3' of snow,then said f**k it went back inside and drank a beer =)

jbgroby · 02-16-2010, 07:15 PM

Stopped by the painter today and approved the primer coat. This is getting so close I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Or is that a freight train?

jbgroby · 02-16-2010, 07:16 PM

One more. Now comes the seam sealer and a second coat of primer then the paint.

Rob H. · 02-16-2010, 07:37 PM

Jake I'm glad to see some work on the old girl. Hadn't kept up on your's much since Katrina!

markeb01 · 02-16-2010, 07:43 PM

Looks beautiful. Now all you have to do is the easy part - putting it all back together!

jgh64pkup · 02-17-2010, 12:12 AM

man i love the way those gmc dashes look

SCOTI · 02-17-2010, 02:06 AM

I finished up my truck-arm spacers....

816allen · 02-17-2010, 02:52 AM

Well i put some custom cruiser wagon rear springs in cut those cut all bump stops new brakes up front new shocks up front have some for rears but working on getting the bolts off...may need to cut...new exhaust with a off brand cherry bomb but dont like it gonna try straight pipe out back see what it sounds like...this wasnt done today more like last week but my computer has been down so heres the update sorry pic sucks....

jbgroby · 02-17-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Looks beautiful. Now all you have to do is the easy part - putting it all back together!

Mark,
Believe it or not, to me that is the easy part. Hell, think about it - It's nothing more than a 1/1 scale model, Right?

Can't be no harder than this.

http://news.webshots.com/photo/12085...54402330TJdQix

Jake

markeb01 · 02-17-2010, 10:49 PM

My relays arrived today, so I plugged them in and completed the headlight relay project. What a difference in light output. Been reading every thread I could find on headlight relays, and how a 10% reduction in voltage to the lamps can mean a 30% reduction in light output. After seeing the improvement, I'm inclined to believe those numbers.

I also made up a jumper harness to keep the low beams on when running the high beams. It simply reroutes power from the headlight switch to the low beam circuit, and the dimmer switch only operates the high beams. The benefit being the low beams operate normally, but do not dim out when running the high beams. I happened to have enough parts from left over projects to build the jumper without spending a dime.

Here's a picture of the jumper harness.

ruffrida2005 · 02-17-2010, 11:49 PM

Hey Mark can you post a setup that you ran for the lights? or link it to your thread if it's in there.

SCOTI · 02-18-2010, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Hey Mark can you post a setup that you ran for the lights? or link it to your thread if it's in there.

x2.

I got my rear bag 'hats' welded up. I just need the right length bolts for some upper 'studs' & I'll have them finished up. Pics are in my build thread.

smoked1 · 02-18-2010, 02:10 AM

Put it in the shop to install headlight relays and thought jeez why cant it be summer again!

Oh yeah cant wait to take the trike out!

markeb01 · 02-18-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Hey Mark can you post a setup that you ran for the lights? or link it to your thread if it's in there.

I've completed a schematic for the headlight jumper and am working on the relay diagram now. I'll post details to the FAQ thread shortly.

Frizzle Fry · 02-18-2010, 03:08 PM

bought a SWB bed, gate, and rollpan (may not use the rollpan), for the six fo! one of these weekends I'll take a break from the clowncar and chop that sucka! also have a big window inner panel, glass, seal and SWB side trim ready to go.

Turkey · 02-19-2010, 07:30 PM

installed cherry bomb!!!

SCOTI · 02-19-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

bought a SWB bed, gate, and rollpan (may not use the rollpan), for the six fo! one of these weekends I'll take a break from the clowncar and chop that sucka! also have a big window inner panel, glass, seal and SWB side trim ready to go.

More slicing & dicing..... You need to hang a sign outside of the garage: Mike's Chop Shop.

scooterskoolkustoms · 02-20-2010, 07:42 AM

finally a day above freezing,So I took a snow shovel and dug mine out,then went inside and had a beer!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to move back to CALIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thunder71 · 02-20-2010, 10:02 AM

i am doing the headlight harness upgrade on my 66 & finishing it today & seen this jumper harness & would like to know more about it...i am running the halogen bulbs & was wondering about the heat from running both high & low at the same time...i like the idea & want to know more about this setup,thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

My relays arrived today, so I plugged them in and completed the headlight relay project. What a difference in light output. Been reading every thread I could find on headlight relays, and how a 10% reduction in voltage to the lamps can mean a 30% reduction in light output. After seeing the improvement, I'm inclined to believe those numbers.

I also made up a jumper harness to keep the low beams on when running the high beams. It simply reroutes power from the headlight switch to the low beam circuit, and the dimmer switch only operates the high beams. The benefit being the low beams operate normally, but do not dim out when running the high beams. I happened to have enough parts from left over projects to build the jumper without spending a dime.

Here's a picture of the jumper harness.

ChopperDr · 02-20-2010, 02:10 PM

I just spent 2 hours welding up the seam on the front of my hood. I still have to grind it back, and drop off the front inner hood support at the blasters' shop.

Chopzilla

SCOTI · 02-20-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunder71

i am doing the headlight harness upgrade on my 66 & finishing it today & seen this jumper harness & would like to know more about it...i am running the halogen bulbs & was wondering about the heat from running both high & low at the same time...i like the idea & want to know more about this setup,thanks

Read the link to MAD Enterprises.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=387693

They have some good tech covering this question & other good ones.

markeb01 · 02-20-2010, 03:11 PM

Actually, here's the link to the MAD Enterprises article:

http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...adlights.shtml

Regarding the jumper - since the second (high beam) filament in the low beam lamp is the dimmer of the two, I don't see it pulling all that much additional juice, and it's being powered by the high beam circuit - so it's not like it's doubling up the draw on the low beam circuit. Regardless, this is why I changed out all the wiring to 14 gauge. Long ago I used to run halogen low beam lamps, but they are known to have the shortest bulb life of anything on the market, and I got tired of replacing them. I drive with my headlights on all the time, so I switched back to standard sealed beams which last for decades. When replacing the headlight harness recently, I discovered the dimmer switch connector on the the low beam wire was deformed from heat. I'm assuming this happened back when I was running halogen bulbs on the 18 gauge wiring. With 14 gauge wiring throughout the system, I don't see running both filaments in the low beam bulbs as a problem.

02-16-2010, 02:10 PM	#852
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed license plate lights on the bumper. One on each side of the plate. __________________

02-16-2010, 02:38 PM	#853
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Last night actually, but I got my power steering running. Been driving the thing around without since the motor swap... that sucked. When I did the motor swap, my cousin pulled the power steering pump off and I hadn't made a mental note of how the brackets went together so it took a little while of playing to get it back together. Not sure if it is right but at least it works! Sure made driving in to work this morning a lot more enjoyable. Still have some kinks to work out though... like a tune up. __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp'

02-16-2010, 02:57 PM	#854
scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: What did you do to your truck today? thought about digging it out from under 3' of snow,then said f**k it went back inside and drank a beer =) __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do.

02-16-2010, 07:15 PM	#855
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Stopped by the painter today and approved the primer coat. This is getting so close I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Or is that a freight train? Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-16-2010, 07:16 PM	#856
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? One more. Now comes the seam sealer and a second coat of primer then the paint. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 02-16-2010 at 07:18 PM.

02-16-2010, 07:37 PM	#857
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Jake I'm glad to see some work on the old girl. Hadn't kept up on your's much since Katrina! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

02-16-2010, 07:43 PM	#858
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looks beautiful. Now all you have to do is the easy part - putting it all back together!

02-17-2010, 12:12 AM	#859
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816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well i put some custom cruiser wagon rear springs in cut those cut all bump stops new brakes up front new shocks up front have some for rears but working on getting the bolts off...may need to cut...new exhaust with a off brand cherry bomb but dont like it gonna try straight pipe out back see what it sounds like...this wasnt done today more like last week but my computer has been down so heres the update sorry pic sucks.... __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

02-17-2010, 10:49 PM	#863
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My relays arrived today, so I plugged them in and completed the headlight relay project. What a difference in light output. Been reading every thread I could find on headlight relays, and how a 10% reduction in voltage to the lamps can mean a 30% reduction in light output. After seeing the improvement, I'm inclined to believe those numbers. I also made up a jumper harness to keep the low beams on when running the high beams. It simply reroutes power from the headlight switch to the low beam circuit, and the dimmer switch only operates the high beams. The benefit being the low beams operate normally, but do not dim out when running the high beams. I happened to have enough parts from left over projects to build the jumper without spending a dime. Here's a picture of the jumper harness.

02-17-2010, 11:49 PM	#864
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hey Mark can you post a setup that you ran for the lights? or link it to your thread if it's in there. __________________ 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

02-18-2010, 02:10 AM	#866
smoked1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put it in the shop to install headlight relays and thought jeez why cant it be summer again! Oh yeah cant wait to take the trike out! Attached Images

02-18-2010, 03:08 PM	#868
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: What did you do to your truck today? bought a SWB bed, gate, and rollpan (may not use the rollpan), for the six fo! one of these weekends I'll take a break from the clowncar and chop that sucka! also have a big window inner panel, glass, seal and SWB side trim ready to go.

02-19-2010, 07:30 PM	#869
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? installed cherry bomb!!! __________________



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scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: What did you do to your truck today? finally a day above freezing,So I took a snow shovel and dug mine out,then went inside and had a beer!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to move back to CALIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do.

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ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I just spent 2 hours welding up the seam on the front of my hood. I still have to grind it back, and drop off the front inner hood support at the blasters' shop. Chopzilla

02-20-2010, 03:11 PM	#875
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Actually, here's the link to the MAD Enterprises article: http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...adlights.shtml Regarding the jumper - since the second (high beam) filament in the low beam lamp is the dimmer of the two, I don't see it pulling all that much additional juice, and it's being powered by the high beam circuit - so it's not like it's doubling up the draw on the low beam circuit. Regardless, this is why I changed out all the wiring to 14 gauge. Long ago I used to run halogen low beam lamps, but they are known to have the shortest bulb life of anything on the market, and I got tired of replacing them. I drive with my headlights on all the time, so I switched back to standard sealed beams which last for decades. When replacing the headlight harness recently, I discovered the dimmer switch connector on the the low beam wire was deformed from heat. I'm assuming this happened back when I was running halogen bulbs on the 18 gauge wiring. With 14 gauge wiring throughout the system, I don't see running both filaments in the low beam bulbs as a problem.

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