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steppside69 · 10-07-2010, 08:41 PM

Very cool build, makes me wish I would have kept the 292 in my truck. Looks sharp love the color

LandonL · 10-07-2010, 08:43 PM

Thanks! I hope to have more pictures of it up soon once I get better from the dental surgery. "Not supposed to have any strenuous activity" haha. I hope to have some pictures up soon though, I'm afraid to roll it outside due to the falling acorns lol.

LandonL · 10-11-2010, 12:14 AM

Alright, for awhile now the trucks been back home from the paint & body shop. School, and dental surgery have kept me from posting pictures but not from working on the truck! So finally I have some pictures of the paint & the progress thats been made since it got back about the first of October.

For some reason, the camera will NOT give the paint credit, it looks WAY better in person believe me. I took these at night so bare with me. Hope ya'll enjoy!

Time to pay a salute to old not-so-tippy engine stand from Harbor Freight. Did a great job holding the engine on my first engine build.

We've put the engine in.

And here are some pictures of the paint/engine. The engine will be getting a chrome valve cover I had the old one one for protection while we dropped it in.

Engine get's some love.

VA72C10 · 10-11-2010, 10:01 AM

Truck and engine both look GREAT!!!

mcbassin · 10-11-2010, 11:51 AM

Coming together quickly! This puppy looks great!

LandonL · 10-11-2010, 09:15 PM

Thanks guys, I've been workin hard on it. Hope to have it started up on Friday!

Newtz67 · 10-11-2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LandonL

Thanks guys, I've been workin hard on it. Hope to have it started up on Friday!

Looks like it! Good luck on friday!

Sonicman · 10-23-2010, 09:39 PM

Hey bud! Haven't seen any updates? Haven't seen a post in a while. How's it goin?

LandonL · 10-24-2010, 10:17 AM

Oh..you'll be getting updates soon.. Big ones I hope haha!

LandonL · 10-24-2010, 11:27 AM

One possibly being a video?

spike38 · 10-25-2010, 06:12 AM

It's looking great!!!

What part of Georgia do you live?
I'm down by Albany.

Spike

butternut1972 · 10-25-2010, 10:25 AM

Truck looks great. Nice job

LandonL · 10-25-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike38

It's looking great!!!

What part of Georgia do you live?
I'm down by Albany.

Spike

Between Macon & Gray.

spike38 · 10-25-2010, 05:05 PM

There are a lot of members here from GA.
Maybe in the future we
can get together for a cruise.

Spike

LandonL · 10-31-2010, 08:56 PM

Alright, the story of my sanity these past few weeks..

After much deliberation the truck was finally fired-up for the first time for camshaft break-in. Only 15 minutes in and the wire that charges the battery from the alternator burnt up due to a loose connection. Finally got around to replacing that, then tried to fire it up but to no avail another problem. Everytime you would touch one of the battery terminals with the wires it would begin to melt. Problem? The alternator was bad, got that replaced, they gave me the wrong one somehow I was stupid enough not to notice. Got that replaced, no terminals melting so I fired it up again, finished the break in only to realize I had been running on 3-4 cylinders this entire time. The problem? The rotor under the distributor had bent and broke, and caused damage to the cap, and would only fire certain cylinders. Got a new rotor, cap and wires and ba bam! Not another problem? No, I didn't have another problem thank god! At that point I was close to losing my sanity, after the new cap, rotor and wires she fired up and purred like a cat. Greatest feeling in the world, got the timing set and it idled perfect @ 500 RPM. A day after that (which brings us to the day of this post) I changed out the oil and the filter to get rid of any crap/metal the breakin may have produced and took her for a test drive. Keep in mind, the transmission had a horrible grinding in 2nd gear, and whining in 3rd before it was rebuilt so I was praying for the best. Well, we started it up and took it down the driveway out onto the road.. First...sounds good....second, wow that sounds amazing...third.... good too..
We took it out without a hood, grille, any bumpers or tag lol. Realized that after we got back. :facepalm:

Keep in mind I'm 17, I rebuilt the motor using a book, and all of the folks here at the site, and credit of course to the machine shop that did the machine work. I did it myself, with ya'lls advice and a Haynes manual haha. First time I'd EVER taken on something like this, and I had never seen it done nor helped anyone do it.

So, until future problems occur thanks for everyones help and pictures/video's should be up within the week. Thanks!

Sonicman · 10-31-2010, 09:31 PM

Proud of ya bud!!!!! Not many guys your age have that drive or discipline these days. I am doing the same thing minus the paint and body. Mine is in good shape for now. I have the same engine but I'm putting Clifford Performance intake and shorty headers. I really like your idea of keeping it all original. But I did add power brakes. Can't wait to see your updates......

LandonL · 10-31-2010, 09:45 PM

This is only my hobby, alot of people misunderstand it, and when I tell people about it they are surprised. I guess they don't believe I fit the stereotype. I keep all A's & B's in school never made a C or lower, even in my AP Classes (College Level). I have my plan for college, taking the harder AP classes are part of it., either GT or UGA either mechanical engineering or some form of business. Possibly something in the medical field so I could keep up my the car building lol.

VA72C10 · 10-31-2010, 09:59 PM

Cool! Great job!

sjarrett71 · 10-31-2010, 10:45 PM

Great build and great story. I appreciate our younger men and women who have the drive to get an education and better themselves. Says a lot about your character. Keep up the great work!

67chevy1series · 12-11-2010, 01:03 AM

dang it i missed it landon l that looks very very nice you have the best 67gmc on the board you could probably win totm

LandonL · 12-11-2010, 11:03 AM

I've been neglecting this thread pretty badly..I need to get to work lol

67chevy1series · 12-11-2010, 01:38 PM

still the paint job looks good now you need to get it running and put the seat in

LandonL · 12-11-2010, 04:26 PM

Tim Christian's '67 GMC still beats this one by 4 miles haha. I have the seat in, and have been driving it for a little while

67chevy1series · 12-11-2010, 04:49 PM

oh i guess you were right you have been slacking on this project , i havent seen tim christians yet

mcbassin · 12-11-2010, 10:31 PM

Way to hang in there on this project. I really admire all the attention to the fine details. I'm sure you have bright future ahead of you. Keep the pics coming

10-07-2010, 08:41 PM	#76
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Very cool build, makes me wish I would have kept the 292 in my truck. Looks sharp love the color __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

10-07-2010, 08:43 PM	#77
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Thanks! I hope to have more pictures of it up soon once I get better from the dental surgery. "Not supposed to have any strenuous activity" haha. I hope to have some pictures up soon though, I'm afraid to roll it outside due to the falling acorns lol. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

10-11-2010, 12:14 AM	#78
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Alright, for awhile now the trucks been back home from the paint & body shop. School, and dental surgery have kept me from posting pictures but not from working on the truck! So finally I have some pictures of the paint & the progress thats been made since it got back about the first of October. For some reason, the camera will NOT give the paint credit, it looks WAY better in person believe me. I took these at night so bare with me. Hope ya'll enjoy! Time to pay a salute to old not-so-tippy engine stand from Harbor Freight. Did a great job holding the engine on my first engine build. We've put the engine in. And here are some pictures of the paint/engine. The engine will be getting a chrome valve cover I had the old one one for protection while we dropped it in. Engine get's some love. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640 Last edited by LandonL; 10-11-2010 at 12:18 AM.

10-11-2010, 10:01 AM	#79
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Truck and engine both look GREAT!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-11-2010, 11:51 AM	#80
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Coming together quickly! This puppy looks great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-11-2010, 09:15 PM	#81
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Thanks guys, I've been workin hard on it. Hope to have it started up on Friday! __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

10-23-2010, 09:39 PM	#83
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Hey bud! Haven't seen any updates? Haven't seen a post in a while. How's it goin?

10-24-2010, 10:17 AM	#84
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Oh..you'll be getting updates soon.. Big ones I hope haha! __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

10-24-2010, 11:27 AM	#85
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) One possibly being a video? __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

10-25-2010, 06:12 AM	#86
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) It's looking great!!! What part of Georgia do you live? I'm down by Albany. Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

10-25-2010, 10:25 AM	#87
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Truck looks great. Nice job

10-25-2010, 05:05 PM	#89
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) There are a lot of members here from GA. Maybe in the future we can get together for a cruise. Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

10-31-2010, 08:56 PM	#90
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Alright, the story of my sanity these past few weeks.. After much deliberation the truck was finally fired-up for the first time for camshaft break-in. Only 15 minutes in and the wire that charges the battery from the alternator burnt up due to a loose connection. Finally got around to replacing that, then tried to fire it up but to no avail another problem. Everytime you would touch one of the battery terminals with the wires it would begin to melt. Problem? The alternator was bad, got that replaced, they gave me the wrong one somehow I was stupid enough not to notice. Got that replaced, no terminals melting so I fired it up again, finished the break in only to realize I had been running on 3-4 cylinders this entire time. The problem? The rotor under the distributor had bent and broke, and caused damage to the cap, and would only fire certain cylinders. Got a new rotor, cap and wires and ba bam! Not another problem? No, I didn't have another problem thank god! At that point I was close to losing my sanity, after the new cap, rotor and wires she fired up and purred like a cat. Greatest feeling in the world, got the timing set and it idled perfect @ 500 RPM. A day after that (which brings us to the day of this post) I changed out the oil and the filter to get rid of any crap/metal the breakin may have produced and took her for a test drive. Keep in mind, the transmission had a horrible grinding in 2nd gear, and whining in 3rd before it was rebuilt so I was praying for the best. Well, we started it up and took it down the driveway out onto the road.. First...sounds good....second, wow that sounds amazing...third.... good too.. We took it out without a hood, grille, any bumpers or tag lol. Realized that after we got back. :facepalm: Keep in mind I'm 17, I rebuilt the motor using a book, and all of the folks here at the site, and credit of course to the machine shop that did the machine work. I did it myself, with ya'lls advice and a Haynes manual haha. First time I'd EVER taken on something like this, and I had never seen it done nor helped anyone do it. So, until future problems occur thanks for everyones help and pictures/video's should be up within the week. Thanks! __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640 Last edited by LandonL; 10-31-2010 at 08:56 PM.

10-31-2010, 09:31 PM	#91
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Proud of ya bud!!!!! Not many guys your age have that drive or discipline these days. I am doing the same thing minus the paint and body. Mine is in good shape for now. I have the same engine but I'm putting Clifford Performance intake and shorty headers. I really like your idea of keeping it all original. But I did add power brakes. Can't wait to see your updates......

10-31-2010, 09:45 PM	#92
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) This is only my hobby, alot of people misunderstand it, and when I tell people about it they are surprised. I guess they don't believe I fit the stereotype. I keep all A's & B's in school never made a C or lower, even in my AP Classes (College Level). I have my plan for college, taking the harder AP classes are part of it., either GT or UGA either mechanical engineering or some form of business. Possibly something in the medical field so I could keep up my the car building lol. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640 Last edited by LandonL; 10-31-2010 at 09:48 PM.



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10-31-2010, 09:59 PM	#93
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Cool! Great job! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-31-2010, 10:45 PM	#94
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Great build and great story. I appreciate our younger men and women who have the drive to get an education and better themselves. Says a lot about your character. Keep up the great work! __________________ -Scott-

12-11-2010, 01:03 AM	#95
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) dang it i missed it landon l that looks very very nice you have the best 67gmc on the board you could probably win totm

12-11-2010, 11:03 AM	#96
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) I've been neglecting this thread pretty badly..I need to get to work lol __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

12-11-2010, 01:38 PM	#97
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) still the paint job looks good now you need to get it running and put the seat in

12-11-2010, 04:26 PM	#98
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Tim Christian's '67 GMC still beats this one by 4 miles haha. I have the seat in, and have been driving it for a little while __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

12-11-2010, 04:49 PM	#99
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) oh i guess you were right you have been slacking on this project , i havent seen tim christians yet

12-11-2010, 10:31 PM	#100
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project '67 GMC "AO" (All Original) Way to hang in there on this project. I really admire all the attention to the fine details. I'm sure you have bright future ahead of you. Keep the pics coming __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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