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Groyd · 10-27-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very cool project! Hope to see it in person some time. Subscribed

Hopefully I'll have it out on the street early next year. I'm still trying to figure out the OBDII connector, having problems hooking up the computer.

mcbassin · 10-28-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Groyd

Hopefully I'll have it out on the street early next year. I'm still trying to figure out the OBDII connector, having problems hooking up the computer.

I hope you figure it out. I am going to be wiring mine tomorrow. I'm not sure about how to wire for sure myself.

Warrens69GMC · 10-27-2011, 09:51 AM

Bullet wheel covers

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bullet...vers,3092.html

mknittle · 10-27-2011, 10:49 AM

what wheels are you planning on using them on?

Groyd · 10-27-2011, 08:54 PM

Yes, Warren, those are probably what I'm going to use.

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Originally Posted by mknittle

what wheels are you planning on using them on?

http://static.summitracing.com/globa...69511237_w.jpg

Kabwe · 12-14-2011, 09:05 PM

I just checked out your video thats a wonderful thing. That is a milestone my friend.

mcbassin · 12-15-2011, 01:29 AM

Awesome job on the motor! Congrats! Sounds great too.

You and me both today. I ran mine today and got a video too. It's taking for ever to get loaded. All us central OK boys need to organize a meet during 2012. I would like to see your project some day. Bbq can be on the menu

we used to meet up occasionally.

Groyd · 12-18-2011, 03:06 PM

Thanks everybody. I've been pretty busy at work. I can't wait to bleed the brakes and fix the power steering. Then I can hopefully load her up and take her to the body shop.

Groyd · 12-18-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome job on the motor! Congrats! Sounds great too.

You and me both today. I ran mine today and got a video too. It's taking for ever to get loaded. All us central OK boys need to organize a meet during 2012. I would like to see your project some day. Bbq can be on the menu

we used to meet up occasionally.

Sounds like a plan.

bjcaldwe · 12-18-2011, 03:18 PM

Once you get your truck drivable, come by my house and rev it up or spin the tires out in the street. Maybe that will get my motivation going on mine again.

Groyd · 12-31-2011, 09:29 PM

I've got a leak where the high pressure line meets the gearbox. I tried changing the O-ring. Still leaking. I'm assuming its a bad seal between the line and the gearbox. Does this mean I need a new gearbox or a new high pressure line?

Groyd · 02-06-2012, 09:21 PM

I'm contemplating welding in the vent in front of the window. How big of a job is that? Or did you just weld in the piece that is already there?

On another note, I got a new high pressure power steering line made, NO LEAKS so far!

Anyone that did an LS swap on this body, which throttle cable did you use? Or did you make one ( and how )?

1952ssr · 02-07-2012, 12:29 PM

My 2 cents, is I love having my vent. You'd be surprised the amount of air that comes in even with it just cracked and feels great cruising in the spring and fall, hardly a need for the a/c on.

Groyd · 02-08-2012, 05:45 PM

I unwisely mounted my computer under the vent in the cab or I wouldn't even be thinking about welding it in. It was the only place I could get it to fit with the wires reaching everywhere they needed to be.

kustombrad · 02-08-2012, 06:29 PM

Dude, leave the vent! It's great cruising around with it! Move the drain through the inside and out so it doesn't show and keep the vent!
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1950chevytruck · 03-30-2012, 10:11 PM

good thread Im going wit the el camino chassis its the closest I feel that will work keep up the good work..

Groyd · 04-02-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1950chevytruck

good thread Im going wit the el camino chassis its the closest I feel that will work keep up the good work..

Be sure and start a build with lots of pics. Others will definitely want to see it.

1950chevytruck · 04-02-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Groyd

Be sure and start a build with lots of pics. Others will definitely want to see it.

will do

Groyd · 04-22-2012, 09:03 PM

I got my hood back a couple days ago. The seam is invisible.

I'm going to test fit the bed then drop if off for paint later this week.

**oldman3** · 04-22-2012, 09:37 PM

Looks slick, is that a dark forest green.....Jim

Vega_67C10 · 04-22-2012, 10:44 PM

Looks great Groyd! Keep at it, you"ll be smiling ear to ear when you take her out for the first drive.

Groyd · 04-23-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks slick, is that a dark forest green.....Jim

Dark green with a gold/silver flake in it.

bjcaldwe · 04-23-2012, 03:32 PM

It looks great.

Groyd · 04-24-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

It looks great.

Thanks. I'm glad to see you're tearing back into yours. The winter took it out of me. I'd like to be done by the end of the summer. Ha, we'll see.

bjcaldwe · 04-25-2012, 03:38 PM

Me too, it is hard to stay motivated. I may have an update on a complete drivetrain in the next month or so. I am just waiting on decisions to be made. I am not sure when mine will be driveable.

10-27-2011, 09:51 AM	#3
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Bullet wheel covers http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bullet...vers,3092.html

10-27-2011, 10:49 AM	#4
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. what wheels are you planning on using them on? __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

12-14-2011, 09:05 PM	#6
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. I just checked out your video thats a wonderful thing. That is a milestone my friend.

12-15-2011, 01:29 AM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Awesome job on the motor! Congrats! Sounds great too. You and me both today. I ran mine today and got a video too. It's taking for ever to get loaded. All us central OK boys need to organize a meet during 2012. I would like to see your project some day. Bbq can be on the menu we used to meet up occasionally. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-18-2011, 03:06 PM	#8
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Thanks everybody. I've been pretty busy at work. I can't wait to bleed the brakes and fix the power steering. Then I can hopefully load her up and take her to the body shop. __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

12-18-2011, 03:18 PM	#10
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Once you get your truck drivable, come by my house and rev it up or spin the tires out in the street. Maybe that will get my motivation going on mine again. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

12-31-2011, 09:29 PM	#11
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. I've got a leak where the high pressure line meets the gearbox. I tried changing the O-ring. Still leaking. I'm assuming its a bad seal between the line and the gearbox. Does this mean I need a new gearbox or a new high pressure line? __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

02-06-2012, 09:21 PM	#12
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. I'm contemplating welding in the vent in front of the window. How big of a job is that? Or did you just weld in the piece that is already there? On another note, I got a new high pressure power steering line made, NO LEAKS so far! Anyone that did an LS swap on this body, which throttle cable did you use? Or did you make one ( and how )? __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

02-07-2012, 12:29 PM	#13
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. My 2 cents, is I love having my vent. You'd be surprised the amount of air that comes in even with it just cracked and feels great cruising in the spring and fall, hardly a need for the a/c on.

02-08-2012, 05:45 PM	#14
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. I unwisely mounted my computer under the vent in the cab or I wouldn't even be thinking about welding it in. It was the only place I could get it to fit with the wires reaching everywhere they needed to be. __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

02-08-2012, 06:29 PM	#15
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Dude, leave the vent! It's great cruising around with it! Move the drain through the inside and out so it doesn't show and keep the vent! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

03-30-2012, 10:11 PM	#16
1950chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kennewick Wa. Posts: 5	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. good thread Im going wit the el camino chassis its the closest I feel that will work keep up the good work..

04-22-2012, 09:03 PM	#19
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Hood is Back! I got my hood back a couple days ago. The seam is invisible. I'm going to test fit the bed then drop if off for paint later this week. __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

04-22-2012, 09:37 PM	#20
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,557	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Looks slick, is that a dark forest green.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-22-2012, 10:44 PM	#21
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Looks great Groyd! Keep at it, you"ll be smiling ear to ear when you take her out for the first drive. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force



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04-23-2012, 03:32 PM	#23
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. It looks great. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

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bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Be Gentle. . . I'm an Amateur. Me too, it is hard to stay motivated. I may have an update on a complete drivetrain in the next month or so. I am just waiting on decisions to be made. I am not sure when mine will be driveable. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

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