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big_al_71 · 09-30-2008, 10:03 AM

Finally got my power steering hoses in place and thru the frame trying to maintain the clean look under the hood. Also here are some picts of what the sway bars came out like. also had a misshap by the glass guy he was reinstalling the new windshield I had bought last month and while working in the weatherstrip he cracked it oh well.

big_al_71 · 09-30-2008, 10:05 AM

Rear sway bar in place!!

msgross · 09-30-2008, 11:38 AM

that sucks on the windshield, I heard that it happens... They probably won't cover it either will they?

Nice mod on the PS hoses...

big_al_71 · 09-30-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

that sucks on the windshield, I heard that it happens... They probably won't cover it either will they?

Nice mod on the PS hoses...

Hi Mike
The glass guy is a personal friend of mine and he said not to worry that he will replace it free of charge. I give him a TON of business so he will be ok.

big_al_71 · 09-30-2008, 05:31 PM

Front and rear glass are installed!!!! We are working hard on extending the new wire harness in the engine compartment to see if we could tow the truck to the muffler shop tomorrow..as I am still missing the steering shaft from the column to the steering gear box. I need to figure out how to attach my new aluminum radiator to the rad support...

my67chevytruck · 09-30-2008, 09:43 PM

looking good bro.

big_al_71 · 10-03-2008, 09:24 PM

Literally we spent this whole week running all the wiring inside the engine compartment. We hid every single wire. We had to extend and sotter every single wire. We still have to make the brackets to hold the new aluminum radiator once this is done we can go ahead and install the condenser,drier,a/c line, tranny cooler, reinstall the bumper, grille and front lites. It sounds simple but it is far from it everything has to be modified somehow and besides that, manage a shop with over 120 cars and trucks a day coming thru. I am thinking that possibly by next friday this bucket will be ready to go hopefully but I know if it is not one thing it is another.
We connected the battery and everything is working so far, we even cranked the motor got oil pressure and fuel to the rail maybe tomorrow we will finish the radiator install so that I can break in the motor at least and maybe tow it to the muffler shop monday we will see.

I appreciate all the nice comments and views of my rebuild thread....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-03-2008, 11:30 PM

Cant wait to see this one done. Do you not have a steering shaft or are you getting a custom one?

big_al_71 · 10-04-2008, 08:13 AM

I am using a steering shaft from classic perform that was supposed to be a complete assembly but when we received it it did not come with the rag joint, the old one I have is from my manual steering set upwhich is alot smaller, we contacted jeff at Classic Perform to see why it was not complete (still waiting on an answer). I bought one this morning at Advance auto problem solved!!!!!
Made by Lares Part#201 for $35.00

big_al_71 · 10-04-2008, 11:41 AM

Here are some picts of the wiring that we ran.....

big_al_71 · 10-10-2008, 09:22 PM

Radiator, overflow tank,tranny cooler & fans are all on and connected. The motor is tuned and it absolutely sounds terrific. Tomorrow we are redoing the back brakes, putting the front bumper, headlites, hood hinges and the hood. Monday sometime finally truck should be going to the muffler shop. It is almost time to order my wheels and tires. We have been so busy and there is not enough hours in the day to take care of business and finish this thing off. Here are some more picts of the progress...

big_al_71 · 10-11-2008, 09:35 PM

Well I finished installing the grille, front bumber, new headlite bezels it is so funny how everyone always says exact replacement nothing fits at all everything has to be modified somewhere somehow. Anyways she is alive and ready I drove it open headers and this SOB is out of control fast,,, man am I happy

. All I have left is installing the new three point seatbelts, exhaust and rebolt the bench seat back in.

msgross · 10-11-2008, 09:38 PM

sweet...

big_al_71 · 10-14-2008, 10:10 AM

Took the truck open header with no hood for a drive around my shop (Am I glad nobody called the cops) it felt awesome. I have to adjust the throttle cable and have to reseal a couple of plugs one near the water pump, one on the manifold a little drop of coolant zipped out. I am pleasantly surprised that I have not had any other issues. The hood is going on today and off to the muffler shop hopefully as the weather is freaking horrible it is raining cats and dogs. Here are a few shots out of my reconditioned shop.

big_al_71 · 10-15-2008, 06:38 PM

I went and had the exhaust done on the truck today I went with Stainless Dynomax mufflers I changed my mind about the flowmasters. It came out awesome in my opinion the guys did it exactly how I had it visualized. You can not see it from the side and the view from the back is almost non existent...It sounds terrific at idle and even better at high speeds.
Let me know what you all think..

68 short step · 10-15-2008, 07:04 PM

sweet, your truck turned out awsome. now how bout a vid of it so we can hear this bad boy.

Painter D · 10-15-2008, 07:30 PM

Looks spectacular.

big_al_71 · 10-15-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Looks spectacular.

thank you!!!!!!!

Now just rethinking new wheels and tires too many great choices just cant decide!!!

HuggerCST · 10-15-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

thank you!!!!!!!

Now just rethinking new wheels and tires too many great choices just cant decide!!!

Boyd smoothie2 or junkyard dog.

Lookin good!

big_al_71 · 10-20-2008, 11:36 PM

I charged the A/C system today and it all went perfect a cool 37 degrees....
Having an issue with my tranny now hopefully it will be solved in the next few days and off to the body shop again to finish repainting the outside and getting my new wheels which I still cant decide on..

big_al_71 · 10-29-2008, 06:34 PM

Well boys and girls for now this thing is done.....All aligned new inner and outer tie rods till january or till my my wheels come in then I will go from there. It definetly has been pretty easy considering what some people go thru sometimes. all cleaned up and ready to go into my garage till the weekend....

big_al_71 · 10-15-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

sweet, your truck turned out awsome. now how bout a vid of it so we can hear this bad boy.

I will be very happy to do a video I just dont know how to post it if anyone wants to tell me how consider the video done...
Thank you for your nice comments.....

**nightmare** · 10-21-2008, 08:02 AM

I think it looks good the way it is. why not stay with the wheels you have? they're a classic, and look like they belong on the truck.

big_al_71 · 10-21-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightmare

I think it looks good the way it is. why not stay with the wheels you have? they're a classic, and look like they belong on the truck.

They do look good I need to get new center caps and the wheels are faded even thou I had them polished I am looking into changing the look a bit even thou I kept the same paint scheme....

Thanks for the nice comment....

STOCKISH · 10-21-2008, 10:07 PM

Your truck looks absolutely sick. I have a 72 Cheyenne Super I'm resto-modding and was unsure about sticking with the two tone. After seeing your truck there isnt a doubt in my mind. Also, congrats on the new one, my son is 9 months old and will get my Super when he's old (and mature) enough to enjoy it. Keep up the good work, I'm drooling.

09-30-2008, 10:03 AM	#1
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Finally got my power steering hoses in place and thru the frame trying to maintain the clean look under the hood. Also here are some picts of what the sway bars came out like. also had a misshap by the glass guy he was reinstalling the new windshield I had bought last month and while working in the weatherstrip he cracked it oh well. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-30-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild that sucks on the windshield, I heard that it happens... They probably won't cover it either will they? Nice mod on the PS hoses... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-30-2008, 05:31 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Front and rear glass are installed!!!! We are working hard on extending the new wire harness in the engine compartment to see if we could tow the truck to the muffler shop tomorrow..as I am still missing the steering shaft from the column to the steering gear box. I need to figure out how to attach my new aluminum radiator to the rad support... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-30-2008 at 10:04 PM.

09-30-2008, 09:43 PM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looking good bro. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-03-2008, 09:24 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Literally we spent this whole week running all the wiring inside the engine compartment. We hid every single wire. We had to extend and sotter every single wire. We still have to make the brackets to hold the new aluminum radiator once this is done we can go ahead and install the condenser,drier,a/c line, tranny cooler, reinstall the bumper, grille and front lites. It sounds simple but it is far from it everything has to be modified somehow and besides that, manage a shop with over 120 cars and trucks a day coming thru. I am thinking that possibly by next friday this bucket will be ready to go hopefully but I know if it is not one thing it is another. We connected the battery and everything is working so far, we even cranked the motor got oil pressure and fuel to the rail maybe tomorrow we will finish the radiator install so that I can break in the motor at least and maybe tow it to the muffler shop monday we will see. I appreciate all the nice comments and views of my rebuild thread.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-30-2008, 10:05 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Rear sway bar in place!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-30-2008 at 10:05 AM.

10-03-2008, 11:30 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Cant wait to see this one done. Do you not have a steering shaft or are you getting a custom one? __________________ 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..

10-04-2008, 08:13 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I am using a steering shaft from classic perform that was supposed to be a complete assembly but when we received it it did not come with the rag joint, the old one I have is from my manual steering set upwhich is alot smaller, we contacted jeff at Classic Perform to see why it was not complete (still waiting on an answer). I bought one this morning at Advance auto problem solved!!!!! Made by Lares Part#201 for $35.00 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 10-04-2008 at 11:42 AM.

10-04-2008, 11:41 AM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Here are some picts of the wiring that we ran..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-10-2008, 09:22 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Radiator, overflow tank,tranny cooler & fans are all on and connected. The motor is tuned and it absolutely sounds terrific. Tomorrow we are redoing the back brakes, putting the front bumper, headlites, hood hinges and the hood. Monday sometime finally truck should be going to the muffler shop. It is almost time to order my wheels and tires. We have been so busy and there is not enough hours in the day to take care of business and finish this thing off. Here are some more picts of the progress... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-11-2008, 09:35 PM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well I finished installing the grille, front bumber, new headlite bezels it is so funny how everyone always says exact replacement nothing fits at all everything has to be modified somewhere somehow. Anyways she is alive and ready I drove it open headers and this SOB is out of control fast,,, man am I happy. All I have left is installing the new three point seatbelts, exhaust and rebolt the bench seat back in. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-11-2008, 09:38 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild sweet... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-14-2008, 10:10 AM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Took the truck open header with no hood for a drive around my shop (Am I glad nobody called the cops) it felt awesome. I have to adjust the throttle cable and have to reseal a couple of plugs one near the water pump, one on the manifold a little drop of coolant zipped out. I am pleasantly surprised that I have not had any other issues. The hood is going on today and off to the muffler shop hopefully as the weather is freaking horrible it is raining cats and dogs. Here are a few shots out of my reconditioned shop. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-15-2008, 06:38 PM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I went and had the exhaust done on the truck today I went with Stainless Dynomax mufflers I changed my mind about the flowmasters. It came out awesome in my opinion the guys did it exactly how I had it visualized. You can not see it from the side and the view from the back is almost non existent...It sounds terrific at idle and even better at high speeds. Let me know what you all think.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-15-2008, 07:04 PM	#16
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild sweet, your truck turned out awsome. now how bout a vid of it so we can hear this bad boy.



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10-15-2008, 07:30 PM	#17
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks spectacular. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

10-20-2008, 11:36 PM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I charged the A/C system today and it all went perfect a cool 37 degrees.... Having an issue with my tranny now hopefully it will be solved in the next few days and off to the body shop again to finish repainting the outside and getting my new wheels which I still cant decide on.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-29-2008, 06:34 PM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well boys and girls for now this thing is done.....All aligned new inner and outer tie rods till january or till my my wheels come in then I will go from there. It definetly has been pretty easy considering what some people go thru sometimes. all cleaned up and ready to go into my garage till the weekend.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-21-2008, 10:07 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Your truck looks absolutely sick. I have a 72 Cheyenne Super I'm resto-modding and was unsure about sticking with the two tone. After seeing your truck there isnt a doubt in my mind. Also, congrats on the new one, my son is 9 months old and will get my Super when he's old (and mature) enough to enjoy it. Keep up the good work, I'm drooling.

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