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nickp51chevy · 12-13-2010, 03:06 PM

I swapped carbs the other day to an earlier Qjet. I didn't like how it ran so I put the later Qjet back on this morning. I know not exciting, but it's what I did. I plan on driving it later

60ratrod · 12-13-2010, 03:47 PM

You ever get the lean figured out nick?
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nickp51chevy · 12-14-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 60ratrod

You ever get the lean figured out nick?
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I don't know. I don't think I did but I might be running rich now. I could use some help getting it tuned right.

Kidd-7 · 12-14-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

I don't know. I don't think I did but I might be running rich now. I could use some help getting it tuned right.

Here are some links I've found about the QJett:
http://www.florida4x4.com/tech/quadrajet/
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/57178/index.html

I'll be doing this soon; let me know if this helps.

nickp51chevy · 12-15-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidd-7

Here are some links I've found about the QJett:
http://www.florida4x4.com/tech/quadrajet/
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/57178/index.html

I'll be doing this soon; let me know if this helps.

Thanks for those. I'll have to spend some time going through those. I'll let you know if I find anything that does help.

rondog4416 · 12-13-2010, 07:48 PM

i picked up a set of buckets seats,center console,overhead console,and 2nd row seat out of a 99 burb for my 68 burb

Kidd-7 · 12-13-2010, 08:02 PM

Picked up a rebuilt QJet; waiting for my headers & intake to come back.

justagoodolboy · 12-13-2010, 09:59 PM

I got a tilt steering column today. A guy I know told me he had one and that I could have it for $30 if I pulled it, so I went and got it. The truck didn't have an engine and bottom of the column was already apart so I just hopped into the engine bay and yanked it. Then I went over my bed with 220 grit sandpaper getting ready to prime and found 3 more dings where I need filler. GRRRRR! I thought I was done but I guess not.

And my bed and radiator support mounting kits came from GMC Paul's. We're not real busy at work so I've been working on my truck all this month. It's great to have full days to work on it and to see progress but some days I do feel a little overwhelmed.At least the main body work is done and hopefully I'll shoot color on the inner fenders and firewall and set my cab back on this week. That should get me motivated.

Valhalla · 12-14-2010, 01:17 AM

got my front and rear 13 inch brakes, painted the calipers and rotor hats. Placed an order for my new axles.

60ratrod · 12-14-2010, 03:05 AM

Well if you were runnin an edelbrock carb i could help ya out. Ain't so good with the quadrapuke
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Navy Mechanic · 12-14-2010, 10:09 AM

PO had the license plate hanging from the hitch receiver with a zip tie. Not the cleanest installation. I made this by mounting a license plate bracket to a receiver plug. Now I need to find a lighted frame and/or install a small LED light to be legal.

Garthc20 · 12-15-2010, 04:37 PM

I installed a new grant steering wheel, now I have a horn that works! It was kind of interesting to do it without a puller. I ended up putting the big nut under the wheel and using the three small outer bolts to pull it off the spline. It just makes me feel better with a horn to let people know I'm here! Also got a new stool for my garage and stuff to do an oil change
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trkfrk · 12-14-2010, 10:18 PM

I machined my front rotors to fit my Boss 338 wheels.

scooterskoolkustoms · 12-15-2010, 04:45 PM

Damn started the truck and found water in my oil,no what i have oil in my water.anyway pulled the heads and found a set of thin metal head gaskets with water leaking in # 6 and 8 cyl.so I'm off to buy a good set of head gaskets and put her all back together again.

Hubscrub · 12-15-2010, 06:46 PM

looked out the window at it to see how much ice has accum. on it

Rustybaggs · 12-16-2010, 05:39 AM

While deployed....I once again spent my time off researching the c*#p out of this forum....it just never ends. There are so many different threads and different ideas that I'm now confused on were I want to go with my 67 stepside once I return.

Ohhh, and my wife gets a call saying "the truck is an eye soar" sitting in the driveway......some people just don't get it.

60ratrod · 12-16-2010, 12:37 PM

both times that i pulled a motor out of this truck i never removed the rad. always managed to clear the rad and core support just fine. i just wish i didn't have to pull the hood to get the motor out though

dan76 · 12-16-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustybaggs

While deployed....I once again spent my time off researching the c*#p out of this forum....it just never ends. There are so many different threads and different ideas that I'm now confused on were I want to go with my 67 stepside once I return.

Ohhh, and my wife gets a call saying "the truck is an eye soar" sitting in the driveway......some people just don't get it.

Thanks for your service.

Suggest you get a truck cover sent to your wife so she can cover it. Not only does she not need "nosiness" from the neighbors, but if it's unregistered/uninsured someone may call the code enforcement folks and they'll start hassling her. If it's covered, they can't look under the cover for a current license. The cover will also help protect the truck from folks with sticky fingers from lifting parts.

Good luck and come back safe.

legendary · 12-17-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dan76

Thanks for your service.

Suggest you get a truck cover sent to your wife so she can cover it. Not only does she not need "nosiness" from the neighbors, but if it's unregistered/uninsured someone may call the code enforcement folks and they'll start hassling her. If it's covered, they can't look under the cover for a current license. The cover will also help protect the truck from folks with sticky fingers from lifting parts.

Good luck and come back safe.

See above...and thank you for your service

glider_6969 · 12-19-2010, 03:56 PM

Today I put in, the radio, antenna, which is hidden under the cowl, I filled in the hole on the cowl during the body work, wanted a cleaner look. The wipers back on,, washer pump wouldn't work so I put in a universal one under the hood.: 68gmc2:

67chevy1series · 12-19-2010, 04:04 PM

did a little painting hope to make my truck like this

tex_waco_usmc · 12-19-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustybaggs

While deployed....I once again spent my time off researching the c*#p out of this forum....it just never ends. There are so many different threads and different ideas that I'm now confused on were I want to go with my 67 stepside once I return.

Ohhh, and my wife gets a call saying "the truck is an eye soar" sitting in the driveway......some people just don't get it.

I did the same exact thing, being as I am deployed to the Stan right now as well. I am thinking (after all my extensive research) that after completing Project Heaven I am going to try and do all the work on my 68 by myself...Engine/drivetrain were never the issue but I am going to dive into rust repair and paint myself this time to save the STUPID amount of money I spent on Heaven! LOL

mcmlxix · 12-16-2010, 06:57 PM

I found out my rear axle is worn out.... probable never serviced.... so I started looking for a 14BFF ... Go big or go home, right?

BAGNDRAGIT · 12-16-2010, 08:11 PM

put in a new vacuum advance in my distributor. 10 mins. next, torque converter...hopefully only 2 or 3 hours.

imholte · 12-16-2010, 08:18 PM

Put in a new starter. Could have done it last summer when I knew it was getting tired, but I figured it would be better to wait till it was 30F outside to do it.

Starts perfect now.

12-13-2010, 03:06 PM	#1
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I swapped carbs the other day to an earlier Qjet. I didn't like how it ran so I put the later Qjet back on this morning. I know not exciting, but it's what I did. I plan on driving it later __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-13-2010, 03:47 PM	#2
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! You ever get the lean figured out nick? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

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rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i picked up a set of buckets seats,center console,overhead console,and 2nd row seat out of a 99 burb for my 68 burb

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60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well if you were runnin an edelbrock carb i could help ya out. Ain't so good with the quadrapuke Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

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Garthc20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: san diego ca Posts: 167	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed a new grant steering wheel, now I have a horn that works! It was kind of interesting to do it without a puller. I ended up putting the big nut under the wheel and using the three small outer bolts to pull it off the spline. It just makes me feel better with a horn to let people know I'm here! Also got a new stool for my garage and stuff to do an oil change Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Custom camper 20 lwb 1978 yamaha xs1100 (insert clever quote here)

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12-16-2010, 05:39 AM	#16
Rustybaggs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manhattan Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today! While deployed....I once again spent my time off researching the c*#p out of this forum....it just never ends. There are so many different threads and different ideas that I'm now confused on were I want to go with my 67 stepside once I return. Ohhh, and my wife gets a call saying "the truck is an eye soar" sitting in the driveway......some people just don't get it.

12-16-2010, 12:37 PM	#17
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! both times that i pulled a motor out of this truck i never removed the rad. always managed to clear the rad and core support just fine. i just wish i didn't have to pull the hood to get the motor out though __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

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