Whats up with Logan...

[Ta2Don]

Crazy Video... What a surprise. Subscribed for the build... What a way to get your first ride...

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

Does the engine roll over?? I see missing coolant lines. You might want to pull the plugs and dump some PB blaster into the cylinders. Either way it will not hurt and will clean old gunk off the pistons tops and such. Give me a call at the shop when you have time. here is the tx number 682-647-1141

[Logans 66]

Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

Does the engine roll over?? I see missing coolant lines. You might want to pull the plugs and dump some PB blaster into the cylinders. Either way it will not hurt and will clean old gunk off the pistons tops and such. Give me a call at the shop when you have time. here is the tx number 682-647-1141

It runs great...I cut the hoses to get all the water out and I'll call ya...

[aggie91]

Good score on the "new" engine. I understand where your at with him not being motivated. I had the same thing with mine. We did not really get on his with his help much until about 6-8 months before his 16th birthday after he went thru the 14 year old slump. I just kept messing with the truck so progress could be made and we did get it together and took it to a show about a month after he turned 16. He will come around.

I might have to look guys up next time I could see my folks in Fredericksburg. We have a place out on Hwy 290 about a 1/2 mile east of the KOA camp ground east of town.

[Logans 66]

Yeah holler at us...The new engine is getting him going again... We have to wait for the guy to get back from his cruise before we can pick it up...He will enjoy this part. We have an engine test stand that I used years ago for a V8 Fiero project. Plus my wifes "Rocker Moms Hotwheels" Camaro on the back burner and fixing up a Jeep Cherokee for my daughters first car...I need to win the lotto so I can get some stuff done...Ugh...

[61_FL_Apache]

Keep up the good work guys!

[Logans 66]

Picked up Logan's engine today...Tony at Street Dreams threw in a nice set of shorty headers and a pair of chrome covered radiator hoses...

[TJ's Chevy]

^^^^Looks like me when I got mine running.LOL!^^^^^
Nice work! Keep it up Logan! T.J.

[rusty76]

Don't know how I missed this one but I'm in for the ride. I really enjoyed reading through this.

[Ta2Don]

That smile is worth millions!!!

[Logans 66]

Today we got Logans engine bolted to the test stand...

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

Today we got Logans engine bolted to the test stand...

Sweet!!! Now for a video of it running!

[Logans 66]

I need a bellhousing to bolt a starter to...I think the stand will need to be modified...The stand was built for building Caddy motors to go into Fieros...

[jbon64]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

I need a bellhousing to bolt a starter to...I think the stand will need to be modified...The stand was built for building Caddy motors to go into Fieros...

i dont think you need a bellhousing to bolt up the starter . i have a home made run stand as well and never used one. it just bolted straight up to the block.

[Logans 66]

Originally Posted by jbon64

i dont think you need a bellhousing to bolt up the starter . i have a home made run stand as well and never used one. it just bolted straight up to the block.

Really?...That would be cool....

[jtrichard]

you need a starter off of a 70s ish that bolts up to the block on the right side (looking from the rear) 2 bolts a starter and flywheel and awayyyy we gooooo

[Mater/10]

Wow, I'm literally Blown away. Kid your Awesome! you got a great future in store for ya! I'm just shy of high school Graduation and i started messing with ol trucks my 7th grade year Boy do you got me beat ! If your in need of any more parts just let me know what you need and ill find it! (got a few gold mines on my mind) Keep up the good work man!

[Logans 66]

Originally Posted by Mater/10

Wow, I'm literally Blown away. Kid your Awesome! you got a great future in store for ya! I'm just shy of high school Graduation and i started messing with ol trucks my 7th grade year Boy do you got me beat ! If your in need of any more parts just let me know what you need and ill find it! (got a few gold mines on my mind) Keep up the good work man!

Thanks man, yeah Logan's a good kid...He does need a short TH350 and is willing to trade something for it...I don't think I can say what on here but its chrome and goes on the back of a fleetside...
I think I said earlier in this thread, I wish I would have found him a cleaner truck to start with...The body needs so much work and now after removing the gas tank, theres rust behind there...We had just moved from Michigan where everything is rusted out to Texas and grabbed the first deal that came along...My fault...Ugh...Oh well, we'll deal with it...

[61_FL_Apache]

Whats new with Logan's project?

[Logans 66]

Hey guys...Its Logan's dad, Paul...
We've been off the radar for a bit and I wanted to check in with y'all...Nothing has been done to his truck and hes been really frustrated. I do have some good news for him but I wanted to get all of your input on it first before I tell Logan.
I sold a parts car that I have, the guy picks it up tomorrow. Anyway, I didn't get but $600 for it and I want to get Logan started again...The body is so rough so I was thinking about trying to find a decent bed for it. Am I very far off price wise? We do still have a V8 and all the parts you guys gave but hes so overwhelmed by the rust and dents.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

Hey guys...Its Logan's dad, Paul...
We've been off the radar for a bit and I wanted to check in with y'all...Nothing has been done to his truck and hes been really frustrated. I do have some good news for him but I wanted to get all of your input on it first before I tell Logan.
I sold a parts car that I have, the guy picks it up tomorrow. Anyway, I didn't get but $600 for it and I want to get Logan started again...The body is so rough so I was thinking about trying to find a decent bed for it. Am I very far off price wise? We do still have a V8 and all the parts you guys gave but hes so overwhelmed by the rust and dents.

Good to hear you guys are still on it.

I am too far to be any good, but would suggest EBay, Craigslist and similar sites to get an idea of values.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

Hey guys...Its Logan's dad, Paul...
We've been off the radar for a bit and I wanted to check in with y'all...Nothing has been done to his truck and hes been really frustrated. I do have some good news for him but I wanted to get all of your input on it first before I tell Logan.
I sold a parts car that I have, the guy picks it up tomorrow. Anyway, I didn't get but $600 for it and I want to get Logan started again...The body is so rough so I was thinking about trying to find a decent bed for it. Am I very far off price wise? We do still have a V8 and all the parts you guys gave but hes so overwhelmed by the rust and dents.

Personally I'd start with the frame first...get suspension parts and paint and get the under carriage over with...that alone will be a big accomplishment. Body and dents can come later. $600 could go a long way on the under carriage.

[rusty76]

I second TJ to but everybody is different. But my feelings are the sooner you are driving and enjoying it the more likely you might keep on working on it. It only takes a spark and bam you're back in the swing.

[Logans 66]

Yeah that was the plan all along, to get it drivable but then to have $600 to use to make a difference, I wanted to check in with all of you first. It does need brakes all the way around and shocks, etc.

[aggie91]

Paul, I agree with the others, get the brakes and suspension done and get that V8 put in and drive it! Rock the dents and patina for a bit then start on the body work and paint.

I hope to be doing my '65 next year. Plan is to get my '85 GMC put together and sell it to help fund a new shop at the house.