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Chris65GMC · 06-19-2010, 05:39 PM

I had bad throttle plates on my 2 barrel (stuck open a little), i took off the intake and carb today to replace with a 4 barrel set up since the two barrel was toast. Anyway, i got to the back of the motor and final got the casting number. I was told it was a 305 when i bought it, turns out its a 350! Score! It was a nice surprise for the day. the casting number is 3970014 and the date code is E374,I think the seven may actually be a ONE, as there are not 37 days in the month.

-Chris

*lakeroadster* · 06-19-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Malibob

I took new pics. Here is my NEW bed and New seat!!!

Bob, What did you use for the bed floor wood?

dnorris009 · 06-19-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Malibob

I took new pics. Here is my NEW bed and New seat!!!]

Oh man, I Love that truck!!!

I put Stovebolt double barrels on my girl today....

*lakeroadster* · 06-20-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dnorris009

I put Stovebolt double barrels on my girl today....

We need a video! Let's here those puppies!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-20-2010, 11:16 PM

I got the 66 fired up today. Was nice to hear is rumble through the open headers.

Now I just have to get the tranny all buttoned up. I did take a short video of it but have to upload it. Now I just have to figure out how..

jonzcustomshop · 06-20-2010, 11:36 PM

worked on a tune up of the 63... the distributor has had ductape on it since I got it... it ran ok and I had other things going...I looked into it today, and the tape was holding the cap on

one screw missing, and on the other side a wood screw-haha, you gotta love farm trucks!
so the rotor was tearing the sh*t out of the cap since itwas just loose on there!
new cap rotor, and wires made it run tons better, tomorrow I chase that pesky acellerator pump, and time it, and it might run like new!

Jdeere16 · 06-21-2010, 09:54 AM

Found low oil pressure after engine warm up.... pulled the motor only to find out more bad news. Cam bearings shot, main bearings shot, # 7 piston wall no bueno.

jgh64pkup · 06-21-2010, 12:53 PM

thanks

rendus · 06-21-2010, 08:53 PM

Replaced the ignition switch and the starter solenoid trying to sort out my starting problems only to discover the wire plug next to the heater box was unplugged the whole time!

I thought about taking both parts back but I didn't feel like uninstalling them plus they were cheap and they'll probably last another 43 years anyway.

Turkey · 06-21-2010, 08:57 PM

finished the floor shifter install. much better now!!

willyp · 06-22-2010, 04:09 PM

picked up my grill and trim from the powder coater this morning, then sandblasted my headlight backing plates, headlight mounts and rear license plate bracket. gonna paint them this afternoon then assemble them.

62 Bowtie · 06-22-2010, 08:47 PM

Willy P is the grill powder chrome or silver? Thanks, Tony

willyp · 06-22-2010, 09:20 PM

the color is bengal silver with a coat of clear. the "chrome" looked like tin foil to me. a couple better pics..

**DPowers** · 06-22-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by willyp

the color is bengal silver with a coat of clear. the "chrome" looked like tin foil to me. a couple better pics..

Those look good

Dinos63 · 06-23-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by willyp

picked up my grill and trim from the powder coater this morning, then sandblasted my headlight backing plates, headlight mounts and rear license plate bracket. Gonna paint them this afternoon then assemble them.

duuuude !!! Killer

jonzcustomshop · 06-23-2010, 12:35 AM

I have been chasing fuel guage issues today...
here is a thread I started in electrical, if you have any suggestions it would help!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408758

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-23-2010, 06:03 AM

Ordered a Edelbrock Carburetor Rebuild Kit yesterday for my Edelbrock Carburetor.
Once we get the carburetor rebuilt I will take a video of the exhaust sound of the HOME MADE EXHAUST!

http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/1477/10002/-1
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post4044344

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-23-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I have been chasing fuel guage issues today...
here is a thread I started in electrical, if you have any suggestions it would help!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408758

On the 66 I have, whenever I turned the key on the gas gauge would shoot up to the F mark real fast. I thought maybe just a short somewhere. Well I decieded to stick a hose in the tank to see how much gas was in the truck and after I pulled the hose out about 6" there was fuel on it. Then I shined my flashlight down the fill tube and I could see the gas. OH bonus... A full tank of gas. Gas gauge problem solved....

I just uploaded this to youtube. It is the first engine running of the truck since I have had it.

YouTube- 66 Chevy Truck starting

willyp · 06-23-2010, 08:56 AM

62, that grill looks good still. sweet rig too!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-23-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by willyp

62, that grill looks good still. sweet rig too!

Thanks Bud....
Building her Carolina Style!!!!!!!
Wish I a little bit more money to put in her!!!!
I would make her fish tail!!!!!!

DRTYRAT30 · 06-23-2010, 07:20 PM

Spent some time getting the frame stripped clean of years of grime and oil leaks. Used engine brite, super clean, wire brush, putty knife and finished it with a wire brush wheel on my 4 1/2" grinder. I'm going to wipe it down with acetone and prime and paint it today.

markeb01 · 06-23-2010, 08:43 PM

Thanks to Bob at Accessoryland, a pair of new old stock inside spotlight brackets (8205 & 8206RH) arrived today. In addition to the mint condition brackets, even the 1960 era slot head mounting screws were included. After decades in wax paper bags, the brackets are now permanent features in my cab.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-23-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Spent some time getting the frame stripped clean of years of grime and oil leaks. Used engine brite, super clean, wire brush, putty knife and finished it with a wire brush wheel on my 4 1/2" grinder. I'm going to wipe it down with acetone and prime and paint it today.

Man, I remember doing that with mine. It was hot as hell outside but that was one job that makes you feel good once you're done. What are you painting it with?

DRTYRAT30 · 06-24-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Man, I remember doing that with mine. It was hot as hell outside but that was one job that makes you feel good once you're done. What are you painting it with?

Just some Rustoleume.

jgh64pkup · 06-24-2010, 12:11 AM

started it and saw how quick and high i could rev it
it gets to 7 grand pretty fast

06-19-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
Chris65GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 84	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I had bad throttle plates on my 2 barrel (stuck open a little), i took off the intake and carb today to replace with a 4 barrel set up since the two barrel was toast. Anyway, i got to the back of the motor and final got the casting number. I was told it was a 305 when i bought it, turns out its a 350! Score! It was a nice surprise for the day. the casting number is 3970014 and the date code is E374,I think the seven may actually be a ONE, as there are not 37 days in the month. -Chris

06-20-2010, 11:16 PM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got the 66 fired up today. Was nice to hear is rumble through the open headers. Now I just have to get the tranny all buttoned up. I did take a short video of it but have to upload it. Now I just have to figure out how.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-20-2010, 11:36 PM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today? worked on a tune up of the 63... the distributor has had ductape on it since I got it... it ran ok and I had other things going...I looked into it today, and the tape was holding the cap onone screw missing, and on the other side a wood screw-haha, you gotta love farm trucks! so the rotor was tearing the sh*t out of the cap since itwas just loose on there! new cap rotor, and wires made it run tons better, tomorrow I chase that pesky acellerator pump, and time it, and it might run like new! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

06-21-2010, 09:54 AM	#7
Jdeere16 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgetown,Tx Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Found low oil pressure after engine warm up.... pulled the motor only to find out more bad news. Cam bearings shot, main bearings shot, # 7 piston wall no bueno. Attached Images

06-21-2010, 12:53 PM	#8
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: What did you do to your truck today? thanks __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

06-21-2010, 08:53 PM	#9
rendus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: smyrna tn Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced the ignition switch and the starter solenoid trying to sort out my starting problems only to discover the wire plug next to the heater box was unplugged the whole time! I thought about taking both parts back but I didn't feel like uninstalling them plus they were cheap and they'll probably last another 43 years anyway. Last edited by rendus; 06-21-2010 at 08:57 PM.

06-21-2010, 08:57 PM	#10
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? finished the floor shifter install. much better now!!

06-22-2010, 04:09 PM	#11
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? picked up my grill and trim from the powder coater this morning, then sandblasted my headlight backing plates, headlight mounts and rear license plate bracket. gonna paint them this afternoon then assemble them. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

06-22-2010, 08:47 PM	#12
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Willy P is the grill powder chrome or silver? Thanks, Tony

06-22-2010, 09:20 PM	#13
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? the color is bengal silver with a coat of clear. the "chrome" looked like tin foil to me. a couple better pics.. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

06-23-2010, 12:35 AM	#16
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I have been chasing fuel guage issues today... here is a thread I started in electrical, if you have any suggestions it would help! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408758 __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955 Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 06-23-2010 at 12:38 AM.

06-23-2010, 06:03 AM	#17
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ordered a Edelbrock Carburetor Rebuild Kit yesterday for my Edelbrock Carburetor. Once we get the carburetor rebuilt I will take a video of the exhaust sound of the HOME MADE EXHAUST! http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/1477/10002/-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post4044344 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

06-23-2010, 08:56 AM	#19
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? 62, that grill looks good still. sweet rig too! __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

06-23-2010, 07:20 PM	#21
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spent some time getting the frame stripped clean of years of grime and oil leaks. Used engine brite, super clean, wire brush, putty knife and finished it with a wire brush wheel on my 4 1/2" grinder. I'm going to wipe it down with acetone and prime and paint it today.

06-23-2010, 08:43 PM	#22
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks to Bob at Accessoryland, a pair of new old stock inside spotlight brackets (8205 & 8206RH) arrived today. In addition to the mint condition brackets, even the 1960 era slot head mounting screws were included. After decades in wax paper bags, the brackets are now permanent features in my cab. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502



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06-24-2010, 12:11 AM	#25
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: What did you do to your truck today? started it and saw how quick and high i could rev it it gets to 7 grand pretty fast __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

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