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litew8 · 10-17-2013, 03:46 PM

mcbassin · 10-17-2013, 04:16 PM

**oldman3** · 10-17-2013, 06:26 PM

Looking better each time...Jim

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-17-2013, 08:32 PM

Very nice!!!

litew8 · 10-18-2013, 03:59 PM

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2013, 03:21 AM

Look at it shine! Very nice!

litew8 · 10-19-2013, 11:55 AM

Thanks, what a difference and worth the effort

Before

Now

litew8 · 10-19-2013, 07:03 PM

Engine before (350 crate)

Now (355 custom)

We've since relocated the fuel line to the carb.
Some dieseling was going on, but not lately - it may have played a role (doubtful, but... who knows).
For the most part, I think we've got it tuned in well. Mayby the carb needs a small amount of attention.

litew8 · 10-21-2013, 04:04 PM

Sun & no sun shots.

mcbassin · 10-21-2013, 04:11 PM

Quite a transformation your truck has taken since 04!

litew8 · 10-21-2013, 09:30 PM

Thanks Mike. I should buy those sticking with this thread a case of beer. I find it

to see my truck brought back to its original state (body/color/shine). Pretty f*ing sweet

*Mister-B* · 10-21-2013, 09:40 PM

You have really done quality work. Beautiful truck!

**oldman3** · 10-21-2013, 11:20 PM

Truck is looking super....Jim

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Quite a transformation your truck has taken since 04!

Also, that's the only decent picture I have of my truck, taken at the IA State Fair GG's show of that year (right before it broke out w/rust). Makes for a nice comparison

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister-B

You have really done quality work. Beautiful truck!

Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words. My brother makes it look easy!

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 04:16 AM

Oh, and, damn I take

pictures! Ya'll welcome!

Who knows where the crosses belong?

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-22-2013, 06:34 PM

Your truck definitely looks awesome! I can't seem to place where the crosses came from. I was thinking of the cemetary by the Drake area but I have no idea for sure.

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 08:52 PM

Thanks Jim and Ryan. The crosses aren't real. Hint - it's an album cover.

I'm still considering the horses seat cover.
I'm going to photoslop the horses onto my seat (later) in the picture below to see what it looks like.
I think all the colors go good with it, and since my project is named after a race horse

YBNORML · 10-22-2013, 09:10 PM

I'm pretty sure it's a Metallica album. Master of puppets? Maybe.

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 10:02 PM

Yes

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-22-2013, 10:08 PM

Good looking truck..

mcbassin · 10-22-2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I'm pretty sure it's a Metallica album. Master of puppets? Maybe.

Classic!

litew8 · 10-22-2013, 10:31 PM

Thanks FB72

This threads all about 'classics' Mike

- it's a record album cover

litew8 · 10-23-2013, 03:10 PM

Bad news. The seat cover is only offered in SM, not FULL.
I haven't measured yet, but I'm almost certain it won't fit the bench seat

No flash

Hood to cowl seal

litew8 · 10-24-2013, 03:20 PM

Up next:

The chrome trim around the wood grain has left the building. It's now just grey plastic.
Anyone know where I can buy some thin interior chrome tape to replace with?
Or something that would work?

10-17-2013, 03:46 PM	#926
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-17-2013, 04:16 PM	#927
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-17-2013, 06:26 PM	#928
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Looking better each time...Jim __________________ 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 />

10-17-2013, 08:32 PM	#929
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Very nice!!! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-18-2013, 03:59 PM	#930
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-19-2013, 03:21 AM	#931
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Look at it shine! Very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-19-2013, 11:55 AM	#932
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks, what a difference and worth the effort Before Now __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-19-2013, 07:03 PM	#933
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Engine before (350 crate) Now (355 custom) We've since relocated the fuel line to the carb. Some dieseling was going on, but not lately - it may have played a role (doubtful, but... who knows). For the most part, I think we've got it tuned in well. Mayby the carb needs a small amount of attention. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 10-19-2013 at 07:33 PM.

10-21-2013, 04:04 PM	#934
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Sun & no sun shots. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-21-2013, 04:11 PM	#935
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Quite a transformation your truck has taken since 04! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-21-2013, 09:30 PM	#936
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Mike. I should buy those sticking with this thread a case of beer. I find it to see my truck brought back to its original state (body/color/shine). Pretty f*ing sweet __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-21-2013, 09:40 PM	#937
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" You have really done quality work. Beautiful truck!

10-21-2013, 11:20 PM	#938
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Truck is looking super....Jim __________________ 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 />

10-22-2013, 04:16 AM	#941
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Oh, and, damn I take pictures! Ya'll welcome! Who knows where the crosses belong? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-22-2013, 06:34 PM	#942
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Your truck definitely looks awesome! I can't seem to place where the crosses came from. I was thinking of the cemetary by the Drake area but I have no idea for sure. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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10-22-2013, 08:52 PM	#943
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks Jim and Ryan. The crosses aren't real. Hint - it's an album cover. I'm still considering the horses seat cover. I'm going to photoslop the horses onto my seat (later) in the picture below to see what it looks like. I think all the colors go good with it, and since my project is named after a race horse __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-22-2013, 09:10 PM	#944
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" I'm pretty sure it's a Metallica album. Master of puppets? Maybe. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

10-22-2013, 10:02 PM	#945
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Yes __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-22-2013, 10:08 PM	#946
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Good looking truck.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-22-2013, 10:31 PM	#948
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Thanks FB72 This threads all about 'classics' Mike - it's a record album cover __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-23-2013, 03:10 PM	#949
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Bad news. The seat cover is only offered in SM, not FULL. I haven't measured yet, but I'm almost certain it won't fit the bench seat No flash Hood to cowl seal __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-24-2013, 03:20 PM	#950
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Project "My Happy Mess" Up next: The chrome trim around the wood grain has left the building. It's now just grey plastic. Anyone know where I can buy some thin interior chrome tape to replace with? Or something that would work? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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