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C10_ustacould · 10-14-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Measure your "final" shim pack height and make a piece of tubing (or round stock shim) to replace it.
That way they can't fall out.

I was thinking the same thing, great minds think alike!

Rusbuilt · 10-14-2013, 06:58 PM

Boy I'm glad you got that fixed before something bad happened!

smbrouss70 · 10-14-2013, 09:06 PM

Glad I got to meet you at CTC, Buck. The 68 looks even better in person.

C10_ustacould · 10-14-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Glad I got to meet you at CTC, Buck. The 68 looks even better in person.

Thanks Steve, it was good to meet you too.

Portmod7 · 10-15-2013, 10:01 AM

Glad you avoided disaster! Nothing has fallen off my truck YET, but I'm sure waiting for it, ha ha.

Street Smart · 10-16-2013, 06:23 AM

When ever we have a car or truck that needs that many shims i replace most of them with flat washers and stagger a couple of shims in between so you can still adjust for the alignment.

C10_ustacould · 11-02-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Portmod7

Glad you avoided disaster! Nothing has fallen off my truck YET, but I'm sure waiting for it, ha ha.

Yeah, gonna have to go through the whole truck to make sure everything is tight! I like your new avatar by the way, looks SWEET!

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Originally Posted by Street Smart

When ever we have a car or truck that needs that many shims i replace most of them with flat washers and stagger a couple of shims in between so you can still adjust for the alignment.

That's a good idea too. The funny thing is; after the new alignment I don't have nearly as many shims. I guess the first shop isn't very knowledgeable about dropped suspensions, drives much better now!

C10_ustacould · 11-02-2013, 03:33 PM

Little prelude to an update... Ordered a Circle D torque converter with a 2600-2800 stall speed today. After talking with a few guys who have LS swaps with aftermarket cam upgrades I learned that having a looser converter will help with the low idle and "pushing" in gear. We'll see in a week or so... I wonder if my transmission will come out without having to dismantle the truck?

Chug · 11-10-2013, 10:32 PM

Very nice truck!! The patina is perfect!! I'm planning on an LS swap in my 69 gmc swb fleet side. Looking forward to your progress..

C10_ustacould · 11-11-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chug

Very nice truck!! The patina is perfect!! I'm planning on an LS swap in my 69 gmc swb fleet side. Looking forward to your progress..

Thanks bro!

The converter has been swapped and the cooling lines have been reconfigured to use the cooler in the radiator and a heat sink style cooler. Still need to change the filter and service it up, should have it buttoned up before tomorrow.

Bennett68C10 · 11-11-2013, 08:12 PM

Nice, hope the new converter works out for you. We are going to need to see some burnout videos

C10_ustacould · 11-11-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice, hope the new converter works out for you. We are going to need to see some burnout videos

From what Chris at Circle D says it should wake it up quite a bit.

slowcpe · 11-14-2013, 02:28 PM

Well it took me a few days, but I've read your entire thread. Truck looks great and I love everything you've done. A few hours of reading and 40 pages later, you are now responsible for me spending more money on my truck and lengthening my build.

I really like those wheels btw. Those were the ones I originally wanted until I scored a deal on my 18" Ridlers as a temporary wheel.

Next you need to do the PB coilover kit as that's what I'm looking at. I'm interested in hearing the difference in ride and handling

C10_ustacould · 11-22-2013, 04:24 PM

The converter swap is complete and I am happy to report it went well. I was worried it would be a task given all the changes that have been made to the chassis, but it was very simple. I didn't even have to remove the exhaust! The converter has woken up the engine quite a bit by allowing it to get into the power band immediately and the pushing and idling issues have subsided. I also picked up a set of NOS outer rockers from GMCPAUL, so when I do get started on the body I'll have good parts to start with.

72BlckButy · 11-22-2013, 04:46 PM

Body work... Say what???

I'd roll that thing just the way it is.

BB72CHEVKT · 11-22-2013, 05:38 PM

Kinda shocked to hear you might paint this rig.

Rusbuilt · 11-22-2013, 09:29 PM

No paint!!! lol I'm glad the converter fixed your issues

Bennett68C10 · 11-22-2013, 09:52 PM

Great news about the converter, glad it fixed your problems

C10_ustacould · 11-23-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Body work... Say what???

I'd roll that thing just the way it is.

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Kinda shocked to hear you might paint this rig.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

No paint!!! lol I'm glad the converter fixed your issues

Yeah I know, I know... patina is king. I am not in a hurry to paint it, but the rust in the rockers and the lower cup on the passenger fender is progressing and one day it will have to be fixed in order to keep the integrity of the body. And to be honest, I may choke the next person who says, "That would be a nice truck if it had a paint job."

Don't fret fella's the patina is safe for a while longer.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Great news about the converter, glad it fixed your problems

Thanks bro, is a big relief!

Chug · 11-23-2013, 06:24 PM

I feel ya Bucks68!! My hands tremble when I hear the same statement!! The other dumb statement is "now all you need is paint"... If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I'd be a very wealthy man!!! Hold on to the patina as long as you can..

C10_ustacould · 11-28-2013, 03:42 PM

Layin' a little rubber on Thanksgiving...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRrU6NBau_U

fastlane · 11-28-2013, 03:48 PM

wish I lived in FL! we just got our first real snow! not that I can drive my truck.... Its on jackstands!

C10_ustacould · 11-28-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fastlane

wish I lived in FL! we just got our first real snow! not that I can drive my truck.... Its on jackstands!

Bummer bro! Well you can spit shine that thing until spring!

C10_ustacould · 11-28-2013, 08:00 PM

Drive by...

YouTube

**cericd** · 11-28-2013, 09:18 PM

Hey Buck, how am I supposed to see this "private" video?

10-14-2013, 06:58 PM	#2
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Boy I'm glad you got that fixed before something bad happened! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-14-2013, 09:06 PM	#3
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Glad I got to meet you at CTC, Buck. The 68 looks even better in person. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

10-15-2013, 10:01 AM	#5
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Glad you avoided disaster! Nothing has fallen off my truck YET, but I'm sure waiting for it, ha ha. __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac

10-16-2013, 06:23 AM	#6
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" When ever we have a car or truck that needs that many shims i replace most of them with flat washers and stagger a couple of shims in between so you can still adjust for the alignment. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

11-02-2013, 03:33 PM	#8
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Little prelude to an update... Ordered a Circle D torque converter with a 2600-2800 stall speed today. After talking with a few guys who have LS swaps with aftermarket cam upgrades I learned that having a looser converter will help with the low idle and "pushing" in gear. We'll see in a week or so... I wonder if my transmission will come out without having to dismantle the truck? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-10-2013, 10:32 PM	#9
Chug Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florence SC Posts: 38	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Very nice truck!! The patina is perfect!! I'm planning on an LS swap in my 69 gmc swb fleet side. Looking forward to your progress..

11-11-2013, 08:12 PM	#11
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Nice, hope the new converter works out for you. We are going to need to see some burnout videos __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-14-2013, 02:28 PM	#13
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Well it took me a few days, but I've read your entire thread. Truck looks great and I love everything you've done. A few hours of reading and 40 pages later, you are now responsible for me spending more money on my truck and lengthening my build. I really like those wheels btw. Those were the ones I originally wanted until I scored a deal on my 18" Ridlers as a temporary wheel. Next you need to do the PB coilover kit as that's what I'm looking at. I'm interested in hearing the difference in ride and handling __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

11-22-2013, 04:24 PM	#14
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" The converter swap is complete and I am happy to report it went well. I was worried it would be a task given all the changes that have been made to the chassis, but it was very simple. I didn't even have to remove the exhaust! The converter has woken up the engine quite a bit by allowing it to get into the power band immediately and the pushing and idling issues have subsided. I also picked up a set of NOS outer rockers from GMCPAUL, so when I do get started on the body I'll have good parts to start with. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-22-2013, 04:46 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Body work... Say what??? I'd roll that thing just the way it is. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-22-2013, 05:38 PM	#16
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Kinda shocked to hear you might paint this rig. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

11-22-2013, 09:29 PM	#17
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" No paint!!! lol I'm glad the converter fixed your issues __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-22-2013, 09:52 PM	#18
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Great news about the converter, glad it fixed your problems __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-23-2013, 06:24 PM	#20
Chug Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florence SC Posts: 38	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I feel ya Bucks68!! My hands tremble when I hear the same statement!! The other dumb statement is "now all you need is paint"... If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I'd be a very wealthy man!!! Hold on to the patina as long as you can..

11-28-2013, 03:42 PM	#21
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Layin' a little rubber on Thanksgiving... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRrU6NBau_U __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD



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11-28-2013, 03:48 PM	#22
fastlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 126	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" wish I lived in FL! we just got our first real snow! not that I can drive my truck.... Its on jackstands! __________________ 1969 Chevy C/10 Stepside, Short Box. LQ4/4L80E swap in progress! (Donations being accepted!)

11-28-2013, 09:18 PM	#25
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,136	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Hey Buck, how am I supposed to see this "private" video? __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

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