My turn for a build up post!!

[splatrd]

I just read your question a little closer, I believe your problem may be the placement of the filter. It should be betweent the pump and carb, the pump is probably not strong enough to pull it thru the filter on the suction side.

[sixty8c10]

I'll try pulling it out, and put the one back in the carb. Maybe I bought a bad pump.
The Sunset Pearl I used is a house of kolor paint.

[sixty8c10]

its running on its own now, my first problem was a dirt dobber nest inside the rubber hose that connects the tank to the main line (should've seen that come flying when blew it out at 145psi). second problem was the inline filter before the the pump. thanks for the help.

[splatrd]

Glad I could be of some help. Like to see some more pics out in the sun once you get it all back together.

[steppside69]

Very nice build, Like the paint scheme! Any thought on rims? Are they going to be like the ones in the inspirational pic? Keep up the good work

[sixty8c10]

I still haven't decided on rims, yet. I'm having a hard time finding something i like, that i don't have to modify something to fit so I can put them on. besides that, unless i get a freebie on them i pretty much can't afford them.

[HuggerCST]

Wow! Nice!

[sixty8c10]

i have only been working on it in short spurts. i have a very limited amount of free time these days. what i have been doing doesn't really warrant pics either. just trying to plumb the air, got the rear done and fronts ran found a leak in my brand new valve manifold....uuugh.....still got to run the guages and wire in the switch box....once i finally get all of that done then fire it up and make sure everthing works. then put the bed floor in. followed by a trip to the exhaust shop.....slowly but surely i am getting there

[sixty8c10]

I really find it hard to believe that I haven't posted since December.....I am really discouraged....any way I have been working on it about 2 hours a week, lol, not alot of freetime on my end.....I finally got the bed floor in, and the bed squared up and mounted to the frame....i am still having valve issues....Its sitting in the carport with about an 1/8 inch thick layer of dust on it.....i went down to hardware store and got some 3/8 T's w/ compression fittings, then some schrader valves so i could air up the suspension......hopefully sometime within the next few weeks i will be able to drive it out of the carport and wash the dirt off....lol......i know, I know, I owe you all some pics.....I miss driving my driving my truck!

[dieselarmy13]

So, we gonna see some pics by the end of the weekend, or what?

[bigblazerboy]

awsome truck. i usually see caddy lights on square body trucks and i dont like it too much but on this style truck i love it. also good call on leavin it longbed. im gettin tired of seeing all these short beds even though i like em

[sixty8c10]

First and foremost I want to apologize for taking so long to put pics up, but here you go

[sixty8c10]

oops forgot one

[Cooleys Custom Werx]

man this thing is sweet. u livin in deridder. i live out in pitkin. hope to see this thing one day.

[sixty8c10]

well, the project is gonna get even slower. the army has decided its time to relocate me. here in the next few weeks i'll be packing everything up and moving to kansas.
hoping i can at least get the air ride working by then

[Palf70Step]

I may be moving my oldest to Kansas soon. Where are they sending you? I am not familiar with the Army locations, just my zoomie USAF world.

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by sixty8c10

might be a nice touch top make a raised metal lid over that hole in the bed either chrome or painted orange

[sixty8c10]

watahyaknow- already taken care of...pics will come as soon as i find my camera again......
what are you all using for insulation (undercarpet)?

[Da88burban]

I know this is a old tread but what does the truck look like now?

[sixty8c10]

its still sitting......I deployed for Iraq shortly after I moved to KS, so it sits in the garage at my new house patiently waiting. I'm home on R&R right now and the honey do list is so long I havent even opened the garage door...lol.....I'll get to it. All I got left is finishing the A/C, interior, exhaust, and touch ups.

[VA72C10]

Thanks for your service!

Nice truck and build!

Looking forward to the future updates

[SBTork]

awesome build. I love how the truck has turned out so far, very good job.

Also, thank you for your service to our country!

[oldblue1968chevy]

Any updates? Very nice truck. You'll get it!

[sixty8c10]

nope, no progress yet, I am still in Iraq. I have ordered the wheels, some stuff called "Rattle Trap" made by "FatMat" for under carpet insulation, and I have gotten a line on a serpentine set-up from a 4.3. I won't be able to work on it again unitl shortly after I get home. I am planning on making this show:

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[1sik7t2]

i smoothed out my cowl and i love it, left the wipers thou and personally, i don't like the look of burbs withsgaved door handles , can't really say why either, just don't and solenoids????? pain in the royal ass last time i had them....again, just my opinion

Originally Posted by sixty8c10

yeah, i'm smoothing the cowl....i am putting in a/c and have no need for it....i was also very tired of constantly cleaning pine needles out of it.
i just can't make up my mind to shave the door handles or not, it will be driven and don't want the hassle of solenoid failure.