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Squareforceone · 11-03-2011, 12:03 PM

Drove it, i got my license last tuesday and have been driving my truck to school everyday love it! ...just not the mpg lol

Kerlijah · 11-03-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ky_kid

Sounds like an issue I'm having. How do I adjust the timing? And what "fiddling" did you do on the carb? Thanks

There's a bolt underneath the distributor cap, loosen that, that allows you to rotate the cap. I'd never actually done this before, and I cant for the life of me remember which way I rotated it to advance the timing...you'll hear your idle go higher or lower depending which way you spin it. Once your timing is where it should be, you can just adjust your idle screw so it doesnt idle weird.
All i did with the carb was just move the little vacuum hose that goes from the front of the carb back to the distributor, switched that from the passenger side to the driver side of the carb, played with my throttle connection a little bit, was able to get way better throttle response, between the timing and the vacuum line....
That's just how I did it, but I'm definitely NOT a mechanic, lol, so there might be better ways :P

ky_kid · 11-03-2011, 01:27 PM

Thanks I appreciate the tips
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Kerlijah · 11-03-2011, 02:06 PM

No problem man

grs · 11-03-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ky_kid

Sounds like an issue I'm having. How do I adjust the timing? And what "fiddling" did you do on the carb? Thanks

You forgot to ask what kind of beer.

SS Delux · 11-04-2011, 12:09 AM

Had a really nice wednesday so I put the winter (ugh) tires on before class.

Kerlijah · 11-04-2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by grs

You forgot to ask what kind of beer.

Haha MGD...not my favorite, but it's what I had around =P

john_p · 11-05-2011, 04:17 AM

sanding and more sanding, then i sanded some more.. last round was 1000 grit wet, so i am getting close to the end... did pull the seats so i can sand some more, inside.. 90 percent hand sanding for the last 3 weeks

riz · 11-05-2011, 10:11 AM

I just bought a rust free 81 shortbox. I'm looking forward to adding alot to future threads like this !

RIZ

tobytuttle · 03-26-2012, 08:15 PM

PULLED THE SLEEPER OFF TODAY AT THE SHOP.GETTING READY TO CONTRUCT THE ASTRO-TURF BED LINER...GOTTA LOVE THE 70'S

77chevyinline6 · 03-26-2012, 08:40 PM

went fishing with it a few times. drove it. got ALOT of rain in nc so it got slung around in the field a little bit

chevysmithz71 · 03-27-2012, 12:06 AM

tore the support out and decided to go tube.

ivorton74 · 03-27-2012, 12:41 AM

put on a locking gas cap. ordered a billet grille for it yesterday.

bluex · 03-27-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tobytuttle

PULLED THE SLEEPER OFF TODAY AT THE SHOP.GETTING READY TO CONTRUCT THE ASTRO-TURF BED LINER...GOTTA LOVE THE 70'S

That is a beautiful truck, I love it.

I have not touched either of my squares in over 3 months. I recently pulled the tags an insurance on my 78 since I haven't driven it in over 6 months.
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VerticalSmile · 03-27-2012, 09:03 AM

Took this thing off the frame.

VerticalSmile · 03-27-2012, 09:03 AM

Then decided to take all the rest off too.

grs · 03-27-2012, 10:23 AM

I replaced the wiper motor. It stopped in the rain the other day.

shipma3 · 03-27-2012, 05:14 PM

repainted and polished the headlight bezels and front chrome, going to be replacing the seal on a th350 pan soonish. makes me wish i had the money to have a th400 put in my truck

tobytuttle · 03-27-2012, 11:32 PM

well, got started on the astro turf bed construction today...made all the main cuts except for the front bed pan and tailgate...hopefully done tomorrow

dead civic · 03-28-2012, 02:29 AM

Today. i noticed my Driver side shock was not mounted to the frame... :/ I went and some life time warranty Monroe shocks from O'Rileys

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Truck rides nice now.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-28-2012, 03:59 AM

You guys know how old this thread is ? Haha.
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trout · 03-28-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tobytuttle

PULLED THE SLEEPER OFF TODAY AT THE SHOP.GETTING READY TO CONTRUCT THE ASTRO-TURF BED LINER...GOTTA LOVE THE 70'S

interior pics???

tobytuttle · 03-28-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by trout

interior pics???

ya ill get somethin today...its all the same as dad had it done in 76, all velvet/roll style ...its suffered some fade.. But in great shape....goin to the shop this am to hopefully finalize the bed

sethv · 03-28-2012, 01:51 PM

Cleaned it out. Took the plates off it. Listed on Craigslist

Before I did that, I took it for a last drive, and broke the tires loose and left some rubber from a 1-2 shift

FLEETSIDE MIKE · 03-28-2012, 08:03 PM

well.... got tired of the GUTLESS 305

so, I've got to go with aa little more:
355 c..i. 375hp+ ported &
700r4 to replace the tired turbo 350
almost ready to start...

11-03-2011, 12:03 PM	#76
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? Drove it, i got my license last tuesday and have been driving my truck to school everyday love it! ...just not the mpg lol

11-03-2011, 01:27 PM	#78
ky_kid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Livingston, Montana Posts: 107	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? Thanks I appreciate the tips Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 84 K10 Custom Deluxe: 350 crate engine w/ 4" lift

11-03-2011, 02:06 PM	#79
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? No problem man __________________ ~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun!

11-04-2011, 12:09 AM	#81
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? Had a really nice wednesday so I put the winter (ugh) tires on before class.

11-05-2011, 04:17 AM	#83
john_p Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bradley, South Carolina Posts: 277	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? sanding and more sanding, then i sanded some more.. last round was 1000 grit wet, so i am getting close to the end... did pull the seats so i can sand some more, inside.. 90 percent hand sanding for the last 3 weeks

11-05-2011, 10:11 AM	#84
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? I just bought a rust free 81 shortbox. I'm looking forward to adding alot to future threads like this ! RIZ

03-26-2012, 08:15 PM	#85
tobytuttle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 412	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? PULLED THE SLEEPER OFF TODAY AT THE SHOP.GETTING READY TO CONTRUCT THE ASTRO-TURF BED LINER...GOTTA LOVE THE 70'S

03-26-2012, 08:40 PM	#86
77chevyinline6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: mount airy NC Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? went fishing with it a few times. drove it. got ALOT of rain in nc so it got slung around in the field a little bit __________________ 77 c10 (went from a inline 6 to 350) (converted to 3 speed in the floor) 350: mild cam, holley 600cfm 4bbl, summit stage 1 intake, accel billet distributer, flowtech headers, 2 1/4" exhaust with glasspacks, powermaster 160a alternator.

03-27-2012, 12:06 AM	#87
chevysmithz71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingsburg, Ca Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? tore the support out and decided to go tube. Attached Images

03-27-2012, 12:41 AM	#88
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? put on a locking gas cap. ordered a billet grille for it yesterday.

03-27-2012, 09:03 AM	#90
VerticalSmile Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dracut, Ma Posts: 83	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? Took this thing off the frame.

03-27-2012, 10:23 AM	#92
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? I replaced the wiper motor. It stopped in the rain the other day.

03-27-2012, 05:14 PM	#93
shipma3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: manti utah Posts: 67	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? repainted and polished the headlight bezels and front chrome, going to be replacing the seal on a th350 pan soonish. makes me wish i had the money to have a th400 put in my truck

03-27-2012, 11:32 PM	#94
tobytuttle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 412	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? well, got started on the astro turf bed construction today...made all the main cuts except for the front bed pan and tailgate...hopefully done tomorrow

03-28-2012, 02:29 AM	#95
dead civic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Killa kalli Posts: 73	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? Today. i noticed my Driver side shock was not mounted to the frame... :/ I went and some life time warranty Monroe shocks from O'Rileys . Truck rides nice now. __________________ 00 EBP civic SI [not stock for sure] 03' Jet black CTS {slammed on ksports} 79 C10 [real project] POW MIA. .SMOKE TIRES NOT DRUGS.



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03-28-2012, 03:59 AM	#96
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03-28-2012, 01:51 PM	#99
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: What did you do to your truck this week? Cleaned it out. Took the plates off it. Listed on Craigslist Before I did that, I took it for a last drive, and broke the tires loose and left some rubber from a 1-2 shift __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

03-28-2012, 08:03 PM	#100
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