What did you do to your truck today?

[Captainfab]

What engine is it? If it's a TBI 305 or 350 it will fit with no problems. Are you staying with the EFI?

Originally Posted by SRVBLUES64

its too darn hot! here in Indy, but I did work a bit on my fender and the bed, Im looking at a 93 fuel injected engine trans combo for 450 delievered. I hope it will fit

[SRVBLUES64]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

What engine is it? If it's a TBI 305 or 350 it will fit with no problems. Are you staying with the EFI?

I actually found a 78 350 carb motor that I may pick up its just untill I decide how I will build my real motor for the truck

[SRVBLUES64]

what would be the best way to clean a engine? I know that the outside is easy pressure wash with a good degreaser but what about pulling the pan off and having just a block what and how would you clean the inside. I bought a 350 plus a turbo 350 trans that ran but has been sitting in storage for about 6 months. Im going to change all the gaskets and add other goodies but I wnat to clean it inside and out before adding royal purple. This is just my hurry up motor so I can move the truck around

[Bugeyev8]

Originally Posted by SRVBLUES64

what would be the best way to clean a engine? I know that the outside is easy pressure wash with a good degreaser but what about pulling the pan off and having just a block what and how would you clean the inside. I bought a 350 plus a turbo 350 trans that ran but has been sitting in storage for about 6 months. Im going to change all the gaskets and add other goodies but I wnat to clean it inside and out before adding royal purple. This is just my hurry up motor so I can move the truck around

I would just drain it and fill it, not worth the effort , if you insist on cleaning I have heard that 1 qt of atf in the oll for a few miles will clean the engine inside, they sell cleaners for the block but it is just kerosene...

[ravens65]

spent 3 hours trying to load it on a trailer that was too narrow!
It died on me in the middle of the road, it was breaking up last week, then just died. no spark, trouble shooting is not my best area????
maybe coil, dist modg. who knows??? takin the parts to the auto parts store to have them checked. Oooooh damaged both front fenders and a door loading on the stupid trailer ( just paint) and the freind that helped pulled a leg muscle and is off work for two weeks! Sorry mark!!!

[ravens65]

Originally Posted by ravens65

spent 3 hours trying to load it on a trailer that was too narrow!
It died on me in the middle of the road, it was breaking up last week, then just died. no spark, trouble shooting is not my best area????
maybe coil, dist modg. who knows??? takin the parts to the auto parts store to have them checked. Oooooh damaged both front fenders and a door loading on the stupid trailer ( just paint) and the freind that helped pulled a leg muscle and is off work for two weeks! Sorry mark!!!

Just got back from the parts store and it is the dist. mod a 23 dollar part, I'm glad thats all it is but..... The real kick in the teeth is- I have to wait till payday to get it. so broke lately! been in the hospital 3 times this month for the strokes, at least they are telling me that they are caused from seisures, the problem with that is ... the state could take my lic. five years to build my truck and I might lose my licence, nice!!!! I feel like retard , cant hardly speak and get confused , when I have a episode. my mind still works just cant get it out. enough about my wining. I'm drivin it- period!!!!

[Andice]

I started bolting things together and painting (Por15) the bed wood and cross rails today. I found an excellent (just like original) seam caulking product at NAPA a few days ago. It comes in 12" lengths x 60 pieces for approx $20. I used some when I attached the steps to the fenders and I will use more when I attach the rear fenders, etc.

[6863m]

I started to line the interior with Second skin and got the firewall done and the new two speed windshield wiper motor installed and the heater.

[Tazfink]

Not today but Thurs. 7/22.

Finally got my 66 C-10 Long box up and running. Tore it down to shortblock and put in a gasket kit. The truck hasn't been run for the last 5-7 years (shame on me...). I had built the engine approx. 10-12 yrs ago.

Specs:
355 CI
882 Heads w/ racing valve springs (I wish my heads were better casting #s)
Edelbrock Victor intake
Holley 600 CFM carb w/ trick kit
Lunati 488 lift 292 duration (230 @ 0.050")
Crane Roller Tip Rockers

I HAD FORGOT HOW GOOD MY PIPES SOUNDED!!! Dam I missed them!

When it fired up my kids burst into the garage to see what the commotion was about. When I went in for supper my daughter (8) told me she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time. "Dad you sure are smiling alot."

A little sonic therapy goes a long way...

[fryer1979]

Spent a few hours today getting the parts truck all striped down. Just a couple more and the motor and trans will be ready to pull. All that is really left for that is exhaust, bell housing and torque converter, and all of the mounts. Could have finished that pull today, but my cherry picker is at another friends shop. So I spent more time cleaning out all the extra garbage parts from the engine bay, and started working on the interior some too. It was very hot this weekend, so it was kind of hard to stay focused as wells as hydrated.

[64c20crewcab]

Originally Posted by Tazfink

Not today but Thurs. 7/22.

I HAD FORGOT HOW GOOD MY PIPES SOUNDED!!! Dam I missed them!

When it fired up my kids burst into the garage to see what the commotion was about. When I went in for supper my daughter (8) told me she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time. "Dad you sure are smiling alot."

A little sonic therapy goes a long way...

CONGRATS! I know the feeling!!

[panelrodder81]

Picked it up!

Had to take it to a trans shop for a rebuild on the th350. Guess you have to run a trans cooler sized for the weight of the vehicle rather than just what tranny, I didn't know this. So I fried a transmission. At least the rebuild comes w a warranty! I will be putting on a MUCH larger cooler, 28000gvw, tonight when I get home... after I drive real slow on back roads the whole way trying to keep temps down!

[64c20crewcab]

Over the past few days I was able to fire up the new motor. Now buttoning up the repaired under hood harness's n getting the dog house ready for clean-up n paint so I can get back on the road for some break in miles!

[Malibob]

Regreted painting it.

[sshockr]

I came to the conclusion that the factory drums do not give me warm fuzzies in traffic in the kansas heat. Guess its time to pick up the conversion kit.

-Brian

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by Malibob

Regreted painting it.

Tell us more. Did you do it yourself? Just don't like the color?

I was a big fan of your original Rustoleum Red Oxide but then again I kinda like the new color too.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by Malibob

Regreted painting it.

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Tell us more. Did you do it yourself? Just don't like the color?

I was a big fan of your original Rustoleum Red Oxide but then again I kinda like the new color too.

X2......looks good to me!!

[Bugeyev8]

Originally Posted by Malibob

Regreted painting it.

what !! what are you talking about !! wish my truck looks that good !!

[SIR]

cleaned her up for the car show & cruise in grants pass this weekend.....come on over...

[Bugeyev8]

Originally Posted by SIR

cleaned her up for the car show & cruise in grants pass this weekend.....come on over...

I had just bought the paint for my truck at the sum of 800$ when I saw your truck and realized I bought the wrong color...I love the way your truck looks !

[Malibob]

Thanks guys, I was going for something close to the original tan color so this is a little light. I liked the red oxide too and the dirty look, so maybe once I get to doing that on this color I may like it better. I think I don't like it because the wheels don't quite look right with it, but the wheels match the seat PERFECTLY.

[lakeroadster]

Maybe add some side trim with the red oxide color as the accent color?

Are you planning to leave the paint as is or will you be doing a "Patina" job on it?

[Malibob]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Maybe add some side trim with the red oxide color as the accent color?

Are you planning to leave the paint as is or will you be doing a "Patina" job on it?

Got to patina it. I use my truck and love driving it. The main reason I like the patina is that I don't have to worry about some A-hole banging it up or scratching it. So if it has the dirty look I can touch it up as needed or leave it if it looks good.

[lakeroadster]

Then if you use red oxide poking throug the tan it should look killer with the existing wheels, IMHO! Keep us posted on the results.

[Malibob]

I started to patina the truck and think it is coming along GREAT. See pic in profile or pic post thread (dont want to litter everywhere)