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watahyahknow · 03-24-2007, 04:58 AM

check the gaskets on both ends to see if its not too big .
use a bit of kandle wax on the cuttingbit aluminium has a habbit of clogging up the bit keep it running cool or you be cleaning the bit every 3 seconds

polishing the intake on the inside might look good but keeping the ports a little ruff will maxe the intake charge more uniform cause of the vortecs the ruffness causes inside the manifold

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-24-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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Are these the style of belt buckels that you are looking for?

esll.

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I was going to give a source to you but you have already bought your belts...

I tried these on my truck and they fit. Irving Shute Co. manufactured these for Corvette. They have a definite old school look to them .... I'm restring these and they will be going in my 70' Fleetside.

esll.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-24-2007, 11:53 AM

How about these with a bowtie on them. They need re-webbed. $25 shipped.

tiggerstoy · 03-25-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel U

As soon as they're on for mock up, I'll post pics. The body guy was on vacation and sick, so he's a bit behind the schedule we'd talked about. I got my new 22 lb. Bosch injectors in:

thanks...i can't wait to see what they look like on your ride, and a sweet ride it is

CAL 58 GMC · 03-26-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel U

Thanks for the encouraging words Cal. I keep telling myself that.

I can't wait until it's at the stage your's is in. Made any more excursions in yours? I can't wait to see it in person.

Yes, a short excursion down to the body shop last weekend for the bed and hood to have painted. The first show I will hit is The Strawberry Festival here in Clovis the second weekend in May. I want to make Paso this year. Do you know when it is this year?

Daniel U · 03-26-2007, 04:20 PM

Always on Memorial Day weekend. I'm looking forward to meeting you and seeing your truck. Not sure if I'll make it to the Clovis show, but I'll see you in Paso for sure, with or without my '54,

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Daniel U · 04-01-2007, 02:51 AM

So here's a few more update pics:

These are the mirrors I decided on. I'm very pleased with the look. I'll get some more pics up this Monday when I'm not working. Daniel U

texascowboy593 · 04-01-2007, 10:19 AM

I'm really diggin those mirrors... Keep up the good work!

Daniel U · 04-02-2007, 02:04 AM

Here's a pic of the work that's been done to conceal the electric for the PW set up.(Notice the steel line welded to the top hinge to hide the elec.)

And the Bear claw style latch for the door

Door jam,

and the latch in door.

CAL 58 GMC · 04-02-2007, 10:53 AM

Hey Daniel,

That is a great idea for concealing the electrical wires! I have never seen that done before.

Daniel U · 04-02-2007, 11:55 AM

Thanks Cal, I can't take any credit though. Paul is doing a great job and has a good eye for cleaning stuff up. I'm very pleased with his touches. He had the idea for the bed ends, welding the 2 piece hood together, losing the tailgate chains with latches, and designing clean looking A/C ducts and stereo/climate control area. A true metal artist. I'll try to post a pic of his rat project on another thread for everyone to see. It's a topless A.D. roadster P.U.

Daniel U · 04-02-2007, 07:09 PM

Here's some more pics of the rear fenders with the filler piece being welded in:

And one of the Energy Suspension trans. mount:

The new seat mounts:

Daniel U · 04-02-2007, 07:15 PM

It looks like we'll remove the last 2 leaves in the rear to level the truck out. We'll wait until the fluids are added to make the final decision. The 20+ gallons of fuel and wood bed will add some wieght. I hope the front won't be too low after the anti-freeze/coolant, oil, and brake fluid are added. We'll see soon. Should be ready to block sand and final prime in black in 2 weeks!

Daniel U · 04-10-2007, 03:59 PM

UPDATE: Paul told me that we should look green by this week! Here's a few pics of the last bits of custom work he did this week.

Rounded out the factory wheel opening

before

after

Daniel U · 04-15-2007, 06:44 PM

The fenders are blocked and ready for a final coat of black prime. Pics to follow. Working on the house tommoro. "Honey do's"

texascowboy593 · 04-15-2007, 06:52 PM

Looking good Daniel!

Daniel U · 04-23-2007, 10:22 PM

Here's a few pics I took today.

The firewall is smoothed out.

Here's a shot of the seat from Glide
Paul's building the box for the subs and 6X9's tommoro.

The tweets have a housing behind the dash grill.

The holes drilled in the top of the steering column bracket will have LED lights to indicate the gear the 700R4 is in.

sevt_chevelle · 04-24-2007, 12:15 AM

Daniel, what is the reason behind the weld bead on the fenders from the headlamp opening to the area by the grille?

Daniel U · 04-24-2007, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevt_chevelle

Daniel, what is the reason behind the weld bead on the fenders from the headlamp opening to the area by the grille?

There was a factory seam to weld and grind smooth.

CAL 58 GMC · 04-24-2007, 08:29 PM

Looking good Daniel! I'm still shooting for the Paso show, maybe I will run into there.

Daniel U · 04-25-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Looking good Daniel! I'm still shooting for the Paso show, maybe I will run into there.

Uhh, definitely. I won't miss seeing your truck if it's the only one I see. If it works out, you can cruise over to Paul's shop and see where he's at with mine. I'm happy with the work he's done and learning patience at the same time.

Jebb1978 · 04-25-2007, 12:06 PM

That is going to be a very sharp truck Daniel. Keep up the good work!

Daniel U · 04-26-2007, 03:09 AM

Thanks Jebb. I can't wait to see it green.

stevehsd · 04-27-2007, 12:33 PM

looks like your using the firewall mounted master cylinder?
How did you determine where to put it?

Daniel U · 04-27-2007, 04:00 PM

Is this what you're looking for? As far as placement, just measure for clearance, and weldd reinforcement to the interior of the firewall.

03-24-2007, 04:58 AM	#126
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! check the gaskets on both ends to see if its not too big . use a bit of kandle wax on the cuttingbit aluminium has a habbit of clogging up the bit keep it running cool or you be cleaning the bit every 3 seconds polishing the intake on the inside might look good but keeping the ports a little ruff will maxe the intake charge more uniform cause of the vortecs the ruffness causes inside the manifold __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 03-24-2007 at 04:59 AM.

03-24-2007, 11:53 AM	#128
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03-26-2007, 04:20 PM	#131
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Always on Memorial Day weekend. I'm looking forward to meeting you and seeing your truck. Not sure if I'll make it to the Clovis show, but I'll see you in Paso for sure, with or without my '54, . __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-01-2007, 02:51 AM	#132
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! So here's a few more update pics: These are the mirrors I decided on. I'm very pleased with the look. I'll get some more pics up this Monday when I'm not working. Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-01-2007, 10:19 AM	#133
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! I'm really diggin those mirrors... Keep up the good work! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

04-02-2007, 02:04 AM	#134
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Here's a pic of the work that's been done to conceal the electric for the PW set up.(Notice the steel line welded to the top hinge to hide the elec.) And the Bear claw style latch for the door Door jam, and the latch in door. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 04-02-2007 at 02:06 AM.

04-02-2007, 10:53 AM	#135
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Hey Daniel, That is a great idea for concealing the electrical wires! I have never seen that done before. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

04-02-2007, 11:55 AM	#136
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Thanks Cal, I can't take any credit though. Paul is doing a great job and has a good eye for cleaning stuff up. I'm very pleased with his touches. He had the idea for the bed ends, welding the 2 piece hood together, losing the tailgate chains with latches, and designing clean looking A/C ducts and stereo/climate control area. A true metal artist. I'll try to post a pic of his rat project on another thread for everyone to see. It's a topless A.D. roadster P.U. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-02-2007, 07:09 PM	#137
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Here's some more pics of the rear fenders with the filler piece being welded in: And one of the Energy Suspension trans. mount: The new seat mounts: __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-02-2007, 07:15 PM	#138
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! It looks like we'll remove the last 2 leaves in the rear to level the truck out. We'll wait until the fluids are added to make the final decision. The 20+ gallons of fuel and wood bed will add some wieght. I hope the front won't be too low after the anti-freeze/coolant, oil, and brake fluid are added. We'll see soon. Should be ready to block sand and final prime in black in 2 weeks! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 04-09-2007 at 12:49 PM.

04-10-2007, 03:59 PM	#139
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! UPDATE: Paul told me that we should look green by this week! Here's a few pics of the last bits of custom work he did this week. Rounded out the factory wheel opening before after __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-15-2007, 06:44 PM	#140
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! The fenders are blocked and ready for a final coat of black prime. Pics to follow. Working on the house tommoro. "Honey do's" __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-15-2007, 06:52 PM	#141
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Looking good Daniel! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

04-23-2007, 10:22 PM	#142
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Here's a few pics I took today. The firewall is smoothed out. Here's a shot of the seat from Glide Paul's building the box for the subs and 6X9's tommoro. The tweets have a housing behind the dash grill. The holes drilled in the top of the steering column bracket will have LED lights to indicate the gear the 700R4 is in. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-24-2007, 12:15 AM	#143
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04-24-2007, 08:29 PM	#145
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Looking good Daniel! I'm still shooting for the Paso show, maybe I will run into there. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

04-25-2007, 12:06 PM	#147
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04-26-2007, 03:09 AM	#148
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Thanks Jebb. I can't wait to see it green. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-27-2007, 12:33 PM	#149
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04-27-2007, 04:00 PM	#150
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Project '54 5W Chevy HELP PLEASE!! Is this what you're looking for? As far as placement, just measure for clearance, and weldd reinforcement to the interior of the firewall. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

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