PROJECT LOW DOUGH -1967 shortbed

[bguild]

Originally Posted by kyull67

whats going on?!

Not alot. How are you doing? Your turbo is sweet. You might have to twin turbo mine someday (-:

I am getting ready to get my 700r4 installed. I hope to pull the engine and trans soon. I am going to get ccp's trans crossmemeber and motor mounts. I also am going to change my stall. The trans came with a 2500 stall and I think that is going to be to high. I went to a trans shop tonight and they are going to help me along with the install. They are going to take a look at the trans to make sure it looks okay before I start ripping into the install. I am a few weeks out because I am trying to finish the Harley but I will post pics as I go.
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[bguild]

I went to an auction this weekend I picked up these headers as well as a brand new Edelbrock Perfromer RPM intake.. I also got a DA sander for all the body work about to happen.
I should have my trans back soon and I will be pulling the engine for a repaint and to install the new parts (intake, trans, headers, motor mounts, trans mounts, rear gas tank)

[JRBECK64]

Lookin Good,
Look forward to seeing some more pictures.

JRBECK64

[bguild]

Originally Posted by 69CST-V

I just PM you.

^^^^ 69CST-V I just got word the trans that you sold me checked out so it does look good. I appreciate it and hopefully I will have it in the truck sooner than later. I am going to buy a new stall for it because I think the 2500 you had with it will be too much.

[69CST-V]

Thats awesome. I'm glad you got a second opinion. That way you'll have no questions. Let me know if you need anything else or any help for that matter. Keep me in the loop.

[bguild]

Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Thats awesome. I'm glad you got a second opinion. That way you'll have no questions. Let me know if you need anything else or any help for that matter. Keep me in the loop.

Will do.. I am also buying a non lockup converter for it.. That way I dont have to jack with the lock up switch. I will still have the overdrive just wont have to mess with all the switches and wiring..

I do have have a 2500 stall for sale if you know anyone needing one... (-;
Also was this stall new? I want to make sure I tell the right story when I try selling it.

[69CST-V]

Yes. I bought it new to go with my S10 project. Just used a different setup in the end and never used the converter or trans.

[bguild]

Well guys the bike is officially done. Now on to the truck.. It will be a little bit on the truck because we bought a new house.. Yes I had to buy a new house that could house all my toys LOL

[lolife99]

The Bike looks GREAT!

[bguild]

Originally Posted by lolife99

The Bike looks GREAT!

Thanks.. I learned alot.. It was a fun project.. I had never welded, painted or used fiberglass until this project.. I am excited to carry over my knowledge i learned here onto the truck. I hope it will turn out well too. I cant wait to tear into it and start working on it.

The only thing really left on the bike is to put air ride on it. I plan to do that next winter. I hope to have this and my truck sitting on air. (-:

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by lolife99

The Bike looks GREAT!

that thing is SICK!!!

[bguild]

thanks... I also should mention that I bought a new entire roof from randy over in meriden.. I plan to cut the top off this one since its a rusted POS and weld on the new one. The new one is really clean looks to have no rust and has holes for a headliner.. That should be a fun welding project..
Atleast my truck will be a convertable for atleast one day of its life. I will take pictures so you guys can see how much I mess it up.

[69CST-V]

Bike looks Sick.......Now if we just had some good weather. Let me know when you need some help on that roof.

[67chevy1series]

that is a nice bike!

[72BlckButy]

Awesome work on the bike B!

Can't wait to see what you can come up with on the truck now with your skills. And can't wait to see some updates on the new house. My wife and I have been looking for a long time but just can't quite find what we want.

Congrats on the new house!

[bguild]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Awesome work on the bike B!

Can't wait to see what you can come up with on the truck now with your skills. And can't wait to see some updates on the new house. My wife and I have been looking for a long time but just can't quite find what we want.

Congrats on the new house!

Thanks for the congrats.. i am excited to get in our new home.. We still have to sell ours so things are tight in case we have to roll two mortgages. I am excited though... finally getting a 3 car garage. (-; Dont tell my wife but I am planning on buying a 60-66 burb or a early 50's bel air after the truck gets close to finished. SSSSHHHHHH.

[bguild]

Well I am finally starting to think about the truck again.. I realized with me moving in two weeks there would be no time to get my 700r4 installed this year so I am putting it on the shelf till next season. Its probably for the best anyway.
On that note I started looking into ways to get my TH-350 from leaking... I bought a entire speedo gear assembly and also tightened my trans pan.. The great thing is I drove it around the block.. This morning it was still bone dry.. I am excited that now I might be able to start driving this thing.. I need to get a few things buttoned up.

Anyway more to follow but things are looking up.. Is that truck nationals coming up here in Parkville soon.. I might bring the truck.. its rough but it would still be fun to be able to drive it.

[bguild]

I am really excited to work on the truck tomorrow. I am planning on trying to get my vaccum line hooked up for my power brakes.. Praying my brake booster works. I also plan to start looking at my gas guage.. I think I have a wiring prob.. the guage is working like it should so either its a wiring prob or my sending unit is jacked.
Just excited to go drive the thing.. I will try to take pictures.

[lolife99]

Looking forward to pics!

[bguild]

Well I said I was going to take pics and I got to workingand never did. I have good and bad news. The bad is my trans is still leaking a little around the pan. I am just going to buy a new pan and gasket. I plan to do that next week. Okay now on for te good news. I now have power brakes and they will throw you through the window. I also replaced the spark plugs and air
Filter. It now drives much better. I am hoping to get my gas gauge fixed next along with the trans leak. Then the truck will be solid. I move ina week but once I get settled I am going to get the rest buttoned up. Then I will bring it home right now I am storing it at a buddies house 30 min away so it makes it hard to get work done on it. I will update again when I get some more done.
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[Trailrider95]

That sounds more like a sending unit problem than a gauge problem to me.. If your gauge works like it should, i'd start with the sending unit.

[bguild]

Originally Posted by Trailrider95

That sounds more like a sending unit problem than a gauge problem to me.. If your gauge works like it should, i'd start with the sending unit.

i AGREE.. I am about a block from classic parts so I will probably be running down there to buy a new sending unit. I want to check the wiring through first to make sure i dont have any cuts in the wiring that could be grounding out causing it to not read right. Who knows though.. Part of me would rather replace it all back just to know its all done right and new.

[Trailrider95]

Eventually that's what I would do. But if you're tryin to keep the cost low.. It could be the wiring, but I'd bet more towards the sending unit. That's usually the problem more so than the wiring i THINK, but I could stand to be corrected.
That's pretty cool that you live within walking distance of classic parts.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by bguild

Well I am finally starting to think about the truck again.. I realized with me moving in two weeks there would be no time to get my 700r4 installed this year so I am putting it on the shelf till next season. Its probably for the best anyway.
On that note I started looking into ways to get my TH-350 from leaking... I bought a entire speedo gear assembly and also tightened my trans pan.. The great thing is I drove it around the block.. This morning it was still bone dry.. I am excited that now I might be able to start driving this thing.. I need to get a few things buttoned up.

Anyway more to follow but things are looking up.. Is that truck nationals coming up here in Parkville soon.. I might bring the truck.. its rough but it would still be fun to be able to drive it.

The All Truck Nat's will be the second weekend in September (9-11 IIRC). Hope to see the truck down there.

[bguild]

So guys.. A guy has offerred me 4000.00 for my truck.. I would keep me headers, trans, and intake.. I am really tempted to sell it. I would replace it with something else. My question to you guys is do you think I can get a better truck for 4000 grand? Since this frame has been cut and i am going to have to do a ton of welding on it to fix rust would I be wise to sell at that price and look for something better. I want a 67-72 shortbed and I know they are going up in price. Just want to get everyones opinion...
Any help would be appreciated. I am leaning towards just keeping what I have but it sounds fun looking for something else.