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Shucks · 09-23-2015, 08:44 PM

You're right... The problem was that the "inner cab corner" not sure what it's called, but it was hitting my rocker panel wasn't letting it set back far enough. I cut it and butt welded it to my rocker and allowed my panels to be flush.

Shucks · 10-03-2015, 04:18 PM

Threw the fender on just to check my lines, decent.

started on some spread, new at this too!

Shucks · 10-05-2015, 04:35 PM

Besides the engine, this is probably my favorite part so far of this build.

finding my high and low spots and spreading again!

Hankster · 11-01-2015, 05:12 PM

Looking good!

Shucks · 01-14-2016, 11:16 PM

Its sad how slow my build goes but stuff still getting done. Can't afford a paint job right now so I'm getting little things done while I have the time.
LMC dash cover turned out decent

stripped the drivers door from all the hardware, had a broken vent window, luckily I had another one from my old doors.

Since I robbed one from one door I took out the other because they still had decent rubber and nobody wants to disassemble these things to put fresh rubber in them.

Put the rubbers on, that was fun.

And this is where I sit... I've got all the parts I need to finish minus a paintjob and the money for it. Slowly I'll get there but I'm still not finished. A guy offered me a good price for it the other day and didn't take it. It will be done.

Shucks · 02-01-2016, 03:42 PM

I was able to put some panels on the other day while it was nice out

Cape Codder · 02-01-2016, 05:52 PM

Looks good keep at it. Is the pic or is the door a little low in the rear? The line on the pillar just above the graphics looks a little higher than the door. Need to keep watching alignment when welding.

Shucks · 02-01-2016, 06:49 PM

I see what you're talking about. I'm person it sure looks good. I wonder if it's the shadow.

Cape Codder · 02-01-2016, 08:11 PM

Could be the combination of the way the light hits it and that stripe drawing your eye.

Shucks · 04-24-2016, 02:13 PM

Came across some more money and bought some more parts. I'm just trying to put it together so I can drive the truck this summer. I'll worry about paint later. Rebuilt my entire steering column though, do feel accomplished about that.

Shucks · 04-25-2016, 12:41 AM

Shucks · 04-30-2016, 10:59 PM

Put a fuel regulator in.

aggie91 · 04-25-2016, 11:50 AM

Progress looks good.

Nothing wrong with driving it for the summer.

**truckfan** · 04-25-2016, 11:59 AM

was that you I saw the other day on K-10 coming back from JOCO? i was in my 77 454 and you were in an extended cab 92-98 Chevy.

Shucks · 04-25-2016, 11:04 PM

That was me! I noticed it was you, and I love your pickup. Wish mine was that far along.

**truckfan** · 04-26-2016, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shucks

That was me! I noticed it was you, and I love your pickup. Wish mine was that far along.

you will get there. you took on a big task. mine was mostly done when I bought it.

my son is Braden Smith who has class with your buddy Jadan Johnson.

Jrgunn5150 · 04-26-2016, 01:20 AM

Nice work! I'm a little behind you, but like you, just hoping to be able to drive it this summer, looks great!

Shucks · 04-26-2016, 02:04 PM

Cool man, I never knew him personally but I know the name.

But yes I took on a task I didn't realize what I was going to get myself into. Glad I did it but man it gets tough, exhausting, irritating, exciting and very very expensive..

WE B CRUZN · 04-27-2016, 07:21 AM

Nice work you will be on the road in no time. The dash cover from LMC that you used is it padded or molded plastic?

Shucks · 04-27-2016, 07:54 AM

Molded plastic

Cape Codder · 05-01-2016, 07:13 AM

Good to see you back at it and looking good inside there. I don't like the looks of the fuel reg. You have a mech. pump that really doesn't need a regulator and you have a lot of extra rubber fuel line under pressure in front of the headers a leak could spray them with gas. If you look at factory systems on these trucks everything after the pump is hard line and mounted to the motor. The rubber line going into the pump is not under pressure. Modern pressurized fuel line is different and uses different clamps also. I notice a lot of modern vehicles going up in flames when wrecked also.

Shucks · 05-01-2016, 10:32 AM

I was told by several different people that a regulator would be for my benefit. Without it the truck was running really rich. Im not sure what else I would do.

Cape Codder · 05-01-2016, 11:23 AM

If you have to much fuel pressure it would not aloww your floats to close the fuel inlet and you would have gas overflowing from the carb. If that is not the problem the fuel mixture is adjusted with carb tuning. Pressure regulators are usually used when you have an electric high volume pump overpower carb floats. You may need to rejet your carb or adjust you mixture screws.

Shucks · 05-01-2016, 12:54 PM

Maybe I'll try that. I figured if I set a lower pressure it could fix some situations. Maybe not. I'll try some new jets. My old Holly had 65s and it ran without problems. I believe the quick fuel stock has 68s. I'll look into that.

Shucks · 01-26-2017, 01:14 PM

Hey I'm back, its been a minute.

So I'm in the process of building a budget on a 5.3, which I have and a 4l60e. My only question is will the fuel tank I put in my truck work with a little modification for the LS? I have yet to see this fuel tank used on any LS swaps and I already have a fuel door cut out in my bed wood and don't want to move it for any reason. Any answers? OR should I just finish the truck then do the LS swap when I finish? I need others opinions because I keep going in circles.

Not much has been done since I'm at the point where the finishing stuff is super expensive. Wheels, Tires and Paint...

09-23-2015, 08:44 PM	#1
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build You're right... The problem was that the "inner cab corner" not sure what it's called, but it was hitting my rocker panel wasn't letting it set back far enough. I cut it and butt welded it to my rocker and allowed my panels to be flush. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

10-03-2015, 04:18 PM	#2
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Threw the fender on just to check my lines, decent. started on some spread, new at this too! __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

10-05-2015, 04:35 PM	#3
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Besides the engine, this is probably my favorite part so far of this build. finding my high and low spots and spreading again! __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

11-01-2015, 05:12 PM	#4
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Shucks First Build Looking good! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

01-14-2016, 11:16 PM	#5
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Its sad how slow my build goes but stuff still getting done. Can't afford a paint job right now so I'm getting little things done while I have the time. LMC dash cover turned out decent stripped the drivers door from all the hardware, had a broken vent window, luckily I had another one from my old doors. Since I robbed one from one door I took out the other because they still had decent rubber and nobody wants to disassemble these things to put fresh rubber in them. Put the rubbers on, that was fun. And this is where I sit... I've got all the parts I need to finish minus a paintjob and the money for it. Slowly I'll get there but I'm still not finished. A guy offered me a good price for it the other day and didn't take it. It will be done. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

02-01-2016, 03:42 PM	#6
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build I was able to put some panels on the other day while it was nice out __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

02-01-2016, 05:52 PM	#7
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Shucks First Build Looks good keep at it. Is the pic or is the door a little low in the rear? The line on the pillar just above the graphics looks a little higher than the door. Need to keep watching alignment when welding.

02-01-2016, 06:49 PM	#8
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build I see what you're talking about. I'm person it sure looks good. I wonder if it's the shadow. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

02-01-2016, 08:11 PM	#9
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Shucks First Build Could be the combination of the way the light hits it and that stripe drawing your eye.

04-24-2016, 02:13 PM	#10
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Came across some more money and bought some more parts. I'm just trying to put it together so I can drive the truck this summer. I'll worry about paint later. Rebuilt my entire steering column though, do feel accomplished about that. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

04-25-2016, 12:41 AM	#11
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

04-30-2016, 10:59 PM	#12
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Put a fuel regulator in. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

04-25-2016, 11:50 AM	#13
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Shucks First Build Progress looks good. Nothing wrong with driving it for the summer. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-25-2016, 11:59 AM	#14
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Shucks First Build was that you I saw the other day on K-10 coming back from JOCO? i was in my 77 454 and you were in an extended cab 92-98 Chevy. __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

04-25-2016, 11:04 PM	#15
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build That was me! I noticed it was you, and I love your pickup. Wish mine was that far along. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build



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04-26-2016, 01:20 AM	#17
Jrgunn5150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ionia Michigan Posts: 336	Re: Shucks First Build Nice work! I'm a little behind you, but like you, just hoping to be able to drive it this summer, looks great! __________________ J.R. Link to Daryl's build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...10#post8443010 Link to my Youtube channel with build info, https://www.youtube.com/thedrivewayengineer

04-26-2016, 02:04 PM	#18
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Cool man, I never knew him personally but I know the name. But yes I took on a task I didn't realize what I was going to get myself into. Glad I did it but man it gets tough, exhausting, irritating, exciting and very very expensive.. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

04-27-2016, 07:21 AM	#19
WE B CRUZN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Strathroy Ontario Canada Posts: 42	Re: Shucks First Build Nice work you will be on the road in no time. The dash cover from LMC that you used is it padded or molded plastic?

04-27-2016, 07:54 AM	#20
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Molded plastic __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

05-01-2016, 07:13 AM	#21
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Shucks First Build Good to see you back at it and looking good inside there. I don't like the looks of the fuel reg. You have a mech. pump that really doesn't need a regulator and you have a lot of extra rubber fuel line under pressure in front of the headers a leak could spray them with gas. If you look at factory systems on these trucks everything after the pump is hard line and mounted to the motor. The rubber line going into the pump is not under pressure. Modern pressurized fuel line is different and uses different clamps also. I notice a lot of modern vehicles going up in flames when wrecked also.

05-01-2016, 10:32 AM	#22
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build I was told by several different people that a regulator would be for my benefit. Without it the truck was running really rich. Im not sure what else I would do. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

05-01-2016, 11:23 AM	#23
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Shucks First Build If you have to much fuel pressure it would not aloww your floats to close the fuel inlet and you would have gas overflowing from the carb. If that is not the problem the fuel mixture is adjusted with carb tuning. Pressure regulators are usually used when you have an electric high volume pump overpower carb floats. You may need to rejet your carb or adjust you mixture screws.

05-01-2016, 12:54 PM	#24
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Maybe I'll try that. I figured if I set a lower pressure it could fix some situations. Maybe not. I'll try some new jets. My old Holly had 65s and it ran without problems. I believe the quick fuel stock has 68s. I'll look into that. __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build

01-26-2017, 01:14 PM	#25
Shucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 229	Re: Shucks First Build Hey I'm back, its been a minute. So I'm in the process of building a budget on a 5.3, which I have and a 4l60e. My only question is will the fuel tank I put in my truck work with a little modification for the LS? I have yet to see this fuel tank used on any LS swaps and I already have a fuel door cut out in my bed wood and don't want to move it for any reason. Any answers? OR should I just finish the truck then do the LS swap when I finish? I need others opinions because I keep going in circles. Not much has been done since I'm at the point where the finishing stuff is super expensive. Wheels, Tires and Paint... __________________ C H E V R O L E T Check out my build thread! Shucks First Build Last edited by Shucks; 01-26-2017 at 01:30 PM.

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