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lower50's · 07-20-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Lower, glad you enjoyed the strip, getting better each year is a bonus...Jim

It was fun. If I drop another .3 next year I'll be super happy.

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Originally Posted by joedoh

not bad indeed!

I'm happy with it!!

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

you just keep on killin it.

Well trying to lol

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Killer. Keep improving.

I don't think it will go much faster.

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Awesome improvement

Yup and feels way better too.

RockinKees · 07-21-2017, 04:38 PM

Great!!
Big improvement!!

I am a dragrace addict, which means I watch it all the time. In Holland we have 1 dragstrip on an airfield... I always watch on Speedvideo the races at your side of the world!!
Right now, this minute is Redemption 8.0 from Louisiana, No Prep.
Within a year or so, we see you race in those No Prep races!!

lower50's · 07-23-2017, 11:32 PM

Thanks Kees I watch it when I can but don't follow it close. Next spring we are planing to go to the Zmax drag strip and watch 4 wide top fuel tho.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-24-2017, 07:06 PM

Most of the diesel trucks I've raced would not make the boost on the strip as on the street. I learned that the stiff radials would spin on the track, even when they don't look like it or sounded like it, and you weren't getting the load like you would on the road. Even in 4x4 I saw the issue. The stuff they put on the track to keep the rubber on the grooves is slick if your tires aren't hot. I wouldn't worry too much about it honestly. At least you can make multiple passes and drive it home. That's the main thing.

lower50's · 07-24-2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Most of the diesel trucks I've raced would not make the boost on the strip as on the street. I learned that the stiff radials would spin on the track, even when they don't look like it or sounded like it, and you weren't getting the load like you would on the road. Even in 4x4 I saw the issue. The stuff they put on the track to keep the rubber on the grooves is slick if your tires aren't hot. I wouldn't worry too much about it honestly. At least you can make multiple passes and drive it home. That's the main thing.

Thanks for the insight Ryan good to know. Doing the burnout is still my favorite part, and the burnout box guy was enjoying them too. I'm not worried, did 9 passes and the truck just laughed at me and then we drove home pulling my little trailer.

lower50's · 07-26-2017, 12:03 AM

So I had some air system issues recently. About a week ago my air started bleeding out overnight. Found out it was the check valves, so it was leaking back through the compressors. Also on the way home from work last week the compressors never turned off 15 min drive, plugged in my tank gauge 275psi

Found out my pressure sw had been collecting water even though I bleed the tanks about once a month. The sw was mounted on a lower side of a T. Now I remounted a new 165-200psi sw up so it can't happen again, new check valves and I finally mounted my 250psi blowoff valve.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2017, 02:18 PM

My truck has had a slight leak somewhere that i couldn't find. maybe it's my check valve? I added some ping tanks to my rear bags and the LH side has a leak some where. It's always something. Haha

99 to Life · 07-26-2017, 08:10 PM

my 49' would leak down over night, couldn't find the leak anywhere. then my compressors really started struggling and would pop the breaker. low and behold I changed the leader hoses on my comps with the check valves. I gained like a minute on fill up and no leaks!!

I thought I had a bad pressure switch at one time, I believe it was a bad ground. I bought a better brand pressure switch anyway then realized my ground was a bit shaky.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2017, 11:26 PM

Where is a good place to get a new leader hose and check valve? Mine is currently viair but looks just like the china stuff.

lower50's · 07-27-2017, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

My truck has had a slight leak somewhere that i couldn't find. maybe it's my check valve? I added some ping tanks to my rear bags and the LH side has a leak some where. It's always something. Haha

Ya but if we didn't want to work on them we would all drive a new truck.

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

my 49' would leak down over night, couldn't find the leak anywhere. then my compressors really started struggling and would pop the breaker. low and behold I changed the leader hoses on my comps with the check valves. I gained like a minute on fill up and no leaks!!

I thought I had a bad pressure switch at one time, I believe it was a bad ground. I bought a better brand pressure switch anyway then realized my ground was a bit shaky.

It is almost impossible to get leak free. Bad grounds cause a lot of people a lot of headaches.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Where is a good place to get a new leader hose and check valve? Mine is currently viair but looks just like the china stuff.

They do look cheap. I put in SMC check valves and reused the leader hoses. So far so good.

lower50's · 07-27-2017, 01:19 AM

So some exciting news, I started pulling out the hedges where my new play house is going.
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**Advanced Design** · 07-27-2017, 07:55 PM

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So some exciting news, I started pulling out the hedges where my new play house is going.
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Awesome!! Plans?

**oldman3** · 07-27-2017, 08:53 AM

Alright, new shop...Jim

MIKESAD50 · 07-27-2017, 10:15 AM

Man, that has to be a good feeling to know your shop is getting started.
Dragging that truck is cool and the burnout was also.

99 to Life · 07-27-2017, 11:42 AM

saaawwwweeeettttt. what's on the list after the garage? I used viair leaders they seamed ok. I would bet the smc are a little better quality.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-27-2017, 02:29 PM

That's awesome! Will you be able to get it up before the white stuff sets in?

Stupid ryan · 07-27-2017, 10:15 PM

That is awesome. Must be nice to have flat ground to build the shop on.

lower50's · 07-27-2017, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Alright, new shop...Jim

I have never had a heated shop before. Or any real shop.

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Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

Man, that has to be a good feeling to know your shop is getting started.
Dragging that truck is cool and the burnout was also.

Yes I can't wait. Thanks having lots of fun.

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

saaawwwweeeettttt. what's on the list after the garage? I used viair leaders they seamed ok. I would bet the smc are a little better quality.

After the garage? Beer fridge!! 4 post hoist. The smc seem better.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That's awesome! Will you be able to get it up before the white stuff sets in?

Yes it should be up and heated before white stuff.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Awesome!! Plans?

I know.

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Originally Posted by Stupid ryan

That is awesome. Must be nice to have flat ground to build the shop on.

Ya my yard only has a slight slope.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-28-2017, 12:26 AM

Awesome, that will be better than a new project IMO. A place to build more!

rusty76 · 07-28-2017, 06:34 PM

I like your plans. One garage door and plenty of wall and work space.

99 to Life · 07-30-2017, 09:29 PM

jackpot

OutlawDrifter · 07-30-2017, 09:40 PM

Right on, what size is the door?

lower50's · 07-31-2017, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Awesome, that will be better than a new project IMO. A place to build more!

exactly

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I like your plans. One garage door and plenty of wall and work space.

We are trying to lay it all out now.

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

jackpot

It's like winning the lottery, but I have to pay lol

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Right on, what size is the door?

8'X16'

OutlawDrifter · 08-01-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

8'X16'

Go with the biggest door you can. You'll appreciate it down the road. I put my 12x20 right in the middle of the gable end. This was a decision I went back and forth on for a long time before pulling the trigger, but I'm glad I did. Makes it easier to move projects and drivers in and out without rearranging everything, and gives you plenty of room to stab a trailer in there.

lower50's · 08-01-2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Lol I won the lottery on the weekend a total of 87.30 on the 649 lol ... plans look awesome

Nice and thanks

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Go with the biggest door you can. You'll appreciate it down the road. I put my 12x20 right in the middle of the gable end. This was a decision I went back and forth on for a long time before pulling the trigger, but I'm glad I did. Makes it easier to move projects and drivers in and out without rearranging everything, and gives you plenty of room to stab a trailer in there.

Yes we have been discussing a 10x16, but due to the fact I will be driving through my current garage that has a 7' tall door. We are looking in to the price difference.

07-21-2017, 04:38 PM	#2
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 52 GMC Build Great!! Big improvement!! I am a dragrace addict, which means I watch it all the time. In Holland we have 1 dragstrip on an airfield... I always watch on Speedvideo the races at your side of the world!! Right now, this minute is Redemption 8.0 from Louisiana, No Prep. Within a year or so, we see you race in those No Prep races!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

07-23-2017, 11:32 PM	#3
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Kees I watch it when I can but don't follow it close. Next spring we are planing to go to the Zmax drag strip and watch 4 wide top fuel tho. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

07-24-2017, 07:06 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My 52 GMC Build Most of the diesel trucks I've raced would not make the boost on the strip as on the street. I learned that the stiff radials would spin on the track, even when they don't look like it or sounded like it, and you weren't getting the load like you would on the road. Even in 4x4 I saw the issue. The stuff they put on the track to keep the rubber on the grooves is slick if your tires aren't hot. I wouldn't worry too much about it honestly. At least you can make multiple passes and drive it home. That's the main thing. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-26-2017, 12:03 AM	#6
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So I had some air system issues recently. About a week ago my air started bleeding out overnight. Found out it was the check valves, so it was leaking back through the compressors. Also on the way home from work last week the compressors never turned off 15 min drive, plugged in my tank gauge 275psi Found out my pressure sw had been collecting water even though I bleed the tanks about once a month. The sw was mounted on a lower side of a T. Now I remounted a new 165-200psi sw up so it can't happen again, new check valves and I finally mounted my 250psi blowoff valve. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

07-26-2017, 02:18 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My 52 GMC Build My truck has had a slight leak somewhere that i couldn't find. maybe it's my check valve? I added some ping tanks to my rear bags and the LH side has a leak some where. It's always something. Haha __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-26-2017, 08:10 PM	#8
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build my 49' would leak down over night, couldn't find the leak anywhere. then my compressors really started struggling and would pop the breaker. low and behold I changed the leader hoses on my comps with the check valves. I gained like a minute on fill up and no leaks!! I thought I had a bad pressure switch at one time, I believe it was a bad ground. I bought a better brand pressure switch anyway then realized my ground was a bit shaky. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

07-26-2017, 11:26 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My 52 GMC Build Where is a good place to get a new leader hose and check valve? Mine is currently viair but looks just like the china stuff. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-27-2017, 01:19 AM	#11
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So some exciting news, I started pulling out the hedges where my new play house is going. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

07-27-2017, 08:53 AM	#13
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 52 GMC Build Alright, new shop...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 />

07-27-2017, 10:15 AM	#14
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: My 52 GMC Build Man, that has to be a good feeling to know your shop is getting started. Dragging that truck is cool and the burnout was also. __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

07-27-2017, 11:42 AM	#15
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build saaawwwweeeettttt. what's on the list after the garage? I used viair leaders they seamed ok. I would bet the smc are a little better quality. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

07-27-2017, 02:29 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My 52 GMC Build That's awesome! Will you be able to get it up before the white stuff sets in? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-27-2017, 10:15 PM	#17
Stupid ryan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Clear Spring, MD Posts: 2	Re: My 52 GMC Build That is awesome. Must be nice to have flat ground to build the shop on.

07-28-2017, 12:26 AM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My 52 GMC Build Awesome, that will be better than a new project IMO. A place to build more! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-28-2017, 06:34 PM	#20
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build I like your plans. One garage door and plenty of wall and work space. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC



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07-30-2017, 09:29 PM	#21
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build jackpot __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

07-30-2017, 09:40 PM	#22
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,777	Re: My 52 GMC Build Right on, what size is the door? __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

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