Project two tone.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Jeff La

Truck keeps getting better and better.

Thanks! It's nice to have encouragement!

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by Jeff La

Truck keeps getting better and better.

[TJ's Chevy]

Thanks ya'all! Really appreciate the comments!

[TJ's Chevy]

Well my BRAND NEW 600 cfm Edelbrock started seeping fuel from the accelerator pump and through the gasket. So I am going to do an exchange and hope the new carb doesn't leak. Darn shame when you buy a new carb and barely put 30 miles on it and it starts leaking! Guess it is a sign of the times....I'll post updates when I put the new carb on and see what happens!

[KroAutomotiveInc]

DAM that sucks i feel ya the first 2bbl carb i got for the 230 had striped out threads in the inlet line for the fuel and start spewing gas everywhere when i fired it up.

[chad64chevy]

sorry to hear about the carb! quick question, are your front fenders new? and if so, where did you get them? I've been thinking of buying new front fenders this yr.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

sorry to hear about the carb! quick question, are your front fenders new? and if so, where did you get them? I've been thinking of buying new front fenders this yr.

I would find a set of nos or look for a same year donor truck with fenders that are in good shape. Reason is cause the re-pop fenders are made to fit the 60-66 chevy trucks. When I installed my oem fender from my 64 onto my 66 some of the holes were waaaay outta line. I would find fenders off a same year parts truck.

[TJ's Chevy]

So I put my new carb on today. Fire the truck up. RPM flies up to 2,500 rpm at fire up. Adjust the throttle and lower the idle and set it at 850. Has snappy acceleration and is slow back down to idle. Check all the vacuum lines and they are fine. SO I am thinking hmmm, if everything is sealed and lines are tight then why would it accelerate rapidly but slowly come down to an idle??? Well, it turns out this is the same issue I had with my first Edelbrock 600 before I got the replacement. And I believe through driving the carb started to learn the motor cause the slow de-acceleration back to idle was getting better. Not sure but it runs fine and pulls a hill without issue. Choked it while running and the engine died like it is supposed to when everything is sealed. I don't know...we'll see what happens down the road!

[NEWFISHER]

Once switched from the single or 2 bbl carb to the 4bbl, did you always run a 600cfm or did you start with the 390?

[4dranch]

TJ,
This is Darrah.
Maybe I missed it, but what year is your truck ?

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

TJ,
This is Darrah.
Maybe I missed it, but what year is your truck ?

Hi Darrah, Mine is a 66. Like your truck! You have done a great job on it! It is nice to now I am not the only young buck restoring one of these!

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Hi Darrah, Mine is a 66. Like your truck! You have done a great job on it! It is nice to now I am not the only young buck restoring one of these!

Thanks T.J.
I'm Young but not a buck

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Thanks T.J.
I'm Young but not a buck

Sorry! I should have said young person. But actually I am younger than you believe it or not!

[1963c-10]

Trucks looking great TJ....keep up the pics & progress

[TJ's Chevy]

Thanks 63 c-10!

Well, sold the flatbed today that was originally on the truck when I got it! Now for a new set of valve springs!

[Dillon Rock]

Hey T.J. just an update, leave dates got pushed. I'm takin 3rd of December till the 16th of December so a little more of an open window. Sorry to hear about the carb takin a crap on ya. Just one more thing, how old are you if you say "young buck"?

[64tantruck]

Just went thru you entire thread. Looking good. I realize after posting a few pics of our project in our thread, people's comments keep up focused and motivated. Keep up the good work.

Glenn & Cyndy

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by 64tantruck

Just went thru you entire thread. Looking good. I realize after posting a few pics of our project in our thread, people's comments keep up focused and motivated. Keep up the good work.

Glenn & Cyndy

Thanks for the encouragement!

[TJ's Chevy]

Small update. Well had a loooooong but nice cruise to Portland today, took care of some business then shot up to Keith's( 66farmer) and bought his side spare tire carrier! Thanks Keith! Enjoyed the visit! Can't wait to install everything!

[TJ's Chevy]

Today I pull my non-cutout fender off and installed my longbed cutout fender to find that the tire I am using is to big to fit in the space. Reason is because the cut out is lower on a long bed fender then on a shortbed one. So I am on the hunt for a shortbed cutout fender. The longbed one will be posted on Medford Craigslist and is on Classic Parts Talk if anyone is interested.

[1963c-10]

Very nice you got the brackets too. Hes a diagram to help out. I used a jaguar firewall grommet on the hole in the fender where the support rod passes through. Found it on ebay for like $3

[TJ's Chevy]

Thanks for the diagram! Looks like he forgot to give me a bracket.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Very nice you got the brackets too. Hes a diagram to help out. I used a jaguar firewall grommet on the hole in the fender where the support rod passes through. Found it on ebay for like $3

Cataloging the Jaguar firewall grommet... need one for mine, Thanks!!!

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Cataloging the Jaguar firewall grommet... need one for mine, Thanks!!!

Once I get my spare tire fender setup done...we should start a Stepside Spare tire fender club!

[NEWFISHER]

That spare is going to look cool on the stepper. I think they all should have them
Sucks to hear about the carb issue. Carefull it isn't leaning it out like you mentioned, I think Sharps40 had a lean issue and burned his engine if I remember. Good luck