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1project2many · 08-15-2012, 10:37 PM

Pulled all the replacement pcm wires out of the computer connectors to run them through the firewall grommet from the old harness then re-installed all the wires. Laid out the harness on it's new path and started connecting engine wiring. Actually had the Smoke Ram intake and 454 TBI setup on the bench considering swapping intakes but decided to stay with the Crossfire intake due to time constraints. But I am wiring the TPS, MAP, and IAC through separate plugs that I can disconnect when I replace the intake. It will make it easier to install the new connectors without modifying the harness again.

danheit · 08-17-2012, 11:58 PM

I began the mockup of my new body mounts to mount the 55 cab on the 90 frame. it's been interesting to say the least!

mknittle · 08-18-2012, 12:40 AM

I welded up my cab floor {well most of it} i have to make a passenger side lower toe board and the lower kick panels.

one of these days I will do somthing the easy way

......

lmdangerous · 08-18-2012, 11:57 AM

I converted my foot starter mechanical - to a foot starter ( electrical ) so my late model 250/2004r combo still looks like it uses the factory starter button.OH yea the number is ST26 from echoline or NAPA. drill 2 small holes and it bolts where the old foot switch used to come up through the floor board. It looks very sweet. My napa people even honored and replaced the first switch which we found out was defected. 2 wires and you are done after that. Remeber the fuse - it saves wires if the switch is bad. Smile.
LMD

RINC · 08-18-2012, 04:10 PM

I just been standing in the shade looking at my 54. I have the seat pulled but have yet to clean out the trash. Been thinking to either pull the tank or just replace the fuel line from the tank to the pump.

Will the weather ever cool down ?

_Ogre · 08-18-2012, 07:59 PM

took truk out to the woodward dream cruise
today is the official cruise, 6 miles of a 5 lane parking lot
mostly minivans and new sedans
last night was nice though, still too much new stuff

**arturo7** · 08-18-2012, 08:17 PM

Grabbed my camera and did a photo essay of rust.

LDO · 08-18-2012, 08:46 PM

Had a small mishap today with the 57 and the engine hoist and ended up taking out a 1yr old desert cooler radiator. Luckily, I didn't lose a finger or have some other injury but the rad is toast!

Bumming about the radiator.

You guys (and gals) be careful out there working on your rides!!

OrrieG · 08-18-2012, 10:53 PM

It took me one radiator repair and one replacement to learn that disconnecting two hoses and removing 6 bolts is not that big of a deal when doing things that involve engines and hoists, so I feel your pain. I am glad you did not get hurt.

mknittle · 08-18-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

Had a small mishap today with the 57 and the engine hoist and ended up taking out a 1yr old desert cooler radiator. Luckily, I didn't lose a finger or have some other injury but the rad is toast!

Bumming about the radiator.

You guys (and gals) be careful out there working on your rides!!

Ouch at least you are OK!

mknittle · 08-18-2012, 11:55 PM

i swept the grinding dust off my cab floor for my wife's roses.

obie16 · 08-19-2012, 01:24 AM

finished taking off all the unneccesary stuff off the frame and began putting my no limit air ride system on the front end.

crossfire84 · 08-19-2012, 08:22 AM

made new shock mounts for the vette end saturday.

Rude Dude · 08-19-2012, 10:36 AM

I modified some 61 Imapla lenses to fit my truck tail light housings, Looks sweet but messy work!

**arturo7** · 08-19-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I modified some 61 Imapla lenses to fit my truck tail light housings, Looks sweet but messy work!

That is sweet!

Chevette · 08-19-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I modified some 61 Imapla lenses to fit my truck tail light housings, Looks sweet but messy work!

Rude Dude: Those tail lights look great! Are you going with regular bulbs or LED?

Rude Dude · 08-19-2012, 02:54 PM

Going to use bright bulbs from Ron Francis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevette

Rude Dude: Those tail lights look great! Are you going with regular bulbs or LED?

_Ogre · 08-19-2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I modified some 61 Imapla lenses to fit my truck tail light housings, Looks sweet but messy work!

looks good dude

Daze57 · 08-19-2012, 02:16 PM

rude dude !

nice lights !!!

Big Block 454 · 08-19-2012, 05:29 PM

Took out the old interior and got the new seat in. Hope to finish it tomorrow.

Big Block 454 · 08-19-2012, 10:22 PM

Oops wrong thread. Sorry.

OrrieG · 08-20-2012, 12:21 AM

Test fit the VA under dash unit one more time to sort out the ac lines and fab the diffuser. Heres one photo, will have details later in the build thread.

mknittle · 08-20-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Block 454

Oops wrong thread. Sorry.

Looks great though

1project2many · 08-20-2012, 11:04 AM

Saturday to Sunday was marathon of 22hrs activity finishing wiring harness, installing new pcm, and burning a chip at 5:00 am for the new engine computer. Yesterday was spent with the family and the truck at the antique truck show in Barrington, NH (awesome trucks). Today I get time with the laptop to actually tune this thing so it gets better than 5mpg!!

Chevette · 08-20-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1project2many

Saturday to Sunday was marathon of 22hrs activity finishing wiring harness, installing new pcm, and burning a chip at 5:00 am for the new engine computer. Yesterday was spent with the family and the truck at the antique truck show in Barrington, NH (awesome trucks). Today I get time with the laptop to actually tune this thing so it gets better than 5mpg!!

Pictures please? I could use some help in the wiring department and it sounds like you know what you're doing.

08-15-2012, 10:37 PM	#1
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,191	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Pulled all the replacement pcm wires out of the computer connectors to run them through the firewall grommet from the old harness then re-installed all the wires. Laid out the harness on it's new path and started connecting engine wiring. Actually had the Smoke Ram intake and 454 TBI setup on the bench considering swapping intakes but decided to stay with the Crossfire intake due to time constraints. But I am wiring the TPS, MAP, and IAC through separate plugs that I can disconnect when I replace the intake. It will make it easier to install the new connectors without modifying the harness again.

08-17-2012, 11:58 PM	#2
danheit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 255	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I began the mockup of my new body mounts to mount the 55 cab on the 90 frame. it's been interesting to say the least!

08-18-2012, 12:40 AM	#3
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I welded up my cab floor {well most of it} i have to make a passenger side lower toe board and the lower kick panels. one of these days I will do somthing the easy way...... __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-18-2012, 11:57 AM	#4
lmdangerous Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston, MS Posts: 184	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I converted my foot starter mechanical - to a foot starter ( electrical ) so my late model 250/2004r combo still looks like it uses the factory starter button.OH yea the number is ST26 from echoline or NAPA. drill 2 small holes and it bolts where the old foot switch used to come up through the floor board. It looks very sweet. My napa people even honored and replaced the first switch which we found out was defected. 2 wires and you are done after that. Remeber the fuse - it saves wires if the switch is bad. Smile. LMD

08-18-2012, 04:10 PM	#5
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I just been standing in the shade looking at my 54. I have the seat pulled but have yet to clean out the trash. Been thinking to either pull the tank or just replace the fuel line from the tank to the pump. Will the weather ever cool down ? __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

08-18-2012, 07:59 PM	#6
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? took truk out to the woodward dream cruise today is the official cruise, 6 miles of a 5 lane parking lot mostly minivans and new sedans last night was nice though, still too much new stuff __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-18-2012, 08:17 PM	#7
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Grabbed my camera and did a photo essay of rust. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

08-18-2012, 08:46 PM	#8
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,295	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Had a small mishap today with the 57 and the engine hoist and ended up taking out a 1yr old desert cooler radiator. Luckily, I didn't lose a finger or have some other injury but the rad is toast! Bumming about the radiator. You guys (and gals) be careful out there working on your rides!! __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

08-18-2012, 10:53 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? It took me one radiator repair and one replacement to learn that disconnecting two hoses and removing 6 bolts is not that big of a deal when doing things that involve engines and hoists, so I feel your pain. I am glad you did not get hurt. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-18-2012, 11:55 PM	#11
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? i swept the grinding dust off my cab floor for my wife's roses. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-19-2012, 01:24 AM	#12
obie16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: McCall, Idaho Posts: 33	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? finished taking off all the unneccesary stuff off the frame and began putting my no limit air ride system on the front end.

08-19-2012, 08:22 AM	#13
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? made new shock mounts for the vette end saturday. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

08-19-2012, 10:36 AM	#14
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I modified some 61 Imapla lenses to fit my truck tail light housings, Looks sweet but messy work! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

08-19-2012, 02:16 PM	#19
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? rude dude ! nice lights !!!

08-19-2012, 05:29 PM	#20
Big Block 454 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 127	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Took out the old interior and got the new seat in. Hope to finish it tomorrow. Attached Images



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08-19-2012, 10:22 PM	#21
Big Block 454 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 127	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Oops wrong thread. Sorry.

08-20-2012, 12:21 AM	#22
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Test fit the VA under dash unit one more time to sort out the ac lines and fab the diffuser. Heres one photo, will have details later in the build thread. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-20-2012, 11:04 AM	#24
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,191	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Saturday to Sunday was marathon of 22hrs activity finishing wiring harness, installing new pcm, and burning a chip at 5:00 am for the new engine computer. Yesterday was spent with the family and the truck at the antique truck show in Barrington, NH (awesome trucks). Today I get time with the laptop to actually tune this thing so it gets better than 5mpg!!

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