Project: "Full Metal Yellow Jacket" Build Thread

[C@rnut001]

It is sure looking good...are you planning on painting it yellow again? I may have missed what your plans are for paint. Sure is a tough looking truck!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Bright Yellow with Transitional Flames on the front and maybe on the rear fenders.

[C@rnut001]

I love your ideas for the yellow and the flames...it will look killer on your truck! Keep up the great job on it.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Thanks Bud.

American Graffiti FULL MOVIE (1973) - YouTube

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

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Rear Glass Weatherstrip - Small Window - Chrome Lock Bead 55-66
http://www.classicparts.com/1955-66-...info/01%2D120/

Rear Lock Bead Installation Tool 42-87
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Super Weatherstrip Adhesive
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Vulcanized Windshield Channel
Trucks with reveal molding 70-1715-50 $75.50/ea.
This section contains ready-to-install vulcanized glass channels. These channels are of the highest quality and authenticity.
With or w/o reveal molding implies models that had chrome around the perimeter of the glass. Many times this made a difference as to the type of weatherstrip used.
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Fender Welt-Chrome 41-72
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Chevy Truck Headlight, Halogen, 1947-1957, 1962-1972
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Chevy Truck Windshield Wiper Arm, Left&Right, 1960-1966 Part # 127005
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[66-PMD-GMC]

any updates?

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Well Bud,

No updates but heart aches..
It seems my transmission needs to be rebuilt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3VCl3yBURs

So now its who I can trust to rebuild it and rebuild it right or just buy a new one with a warranty.
The transmission came out of a 1970 Chevrolet C-10 or a C-20 Custom Camper Special Long Wheel Base Pickup my dad had at the time.

So checked with Jegs and Summit and it seems Summit is cheaper on shipping.
JEGS Performance Products 60300 - $792.98
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...oductId=750882

(Short 6" Tail Shaft)
Summit Racing SUM-700300 - $771.90
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-700300/
(Truck Freight: Terminal Pickup)
Summit® transmissions have been remanufactured with all-new clutches, kevlar band, seals, bushings, and thrust washers, plus a brand-new performance separator plate. Other features include a rebuilt front pump, a recalibrated manual/automatic valve body, and high-quality seals and gaskets. You get all these quality upgrades, plus reliable performance that can handle up to 450 hp.

I got a new Summit Racing Trans Pan that will match.
Anyhoot she will be down untill I get the new trans.
I just dread taking the old trans out and installing the new one in.
All I have is jack stands.... and the truck is low


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[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

No updates but heart aches..
It seems my transmission needs to be rebuilt.
So now its who I can trust to rebuild it and rebuild it right or just buy a new one with a warranty.

I know you didn't ask but here is a word of advice...
TH400....

I don't care what anyone says, the TH350 can not match a solid TH400 in any way, shape or form....
Nearly $800 should get you a nice beefed up 400, matching driveshaft and the better 1st gear...
TH400 would be a win win win proposition in every way...
I have a Chevy TH400 outside in the build area that I paid $400 for, came with a 1 year warranty AND has been beefed up to handle anything any small block can throw at it...
So check around bud... seriously...
Just my 2 pennies worth

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Yea, I know. You see'em in alot in Big Blocks too.
They are supremely durable and hold up better under alot of torque.
Well if I did go with a TH400 I would have to change the crossmember.
Right now I just don't wanna change anymore stuff on my truck right now.
TH350 will be fine for her. I'll hang on to the old trans because it's a heavy duty TH350 out of a truck. I also need to get a new radiator. The one I have now is ok but it's a matter of time when it's gonna rust trough at the bottom. I had it re-cored years ago. Money is tight right now and I have to watch the green stamps. I am gonna have positive traction on her one day. Got to get the bed done, Cadillac lights frenged in, doors fixed, new wiring, inner fender wells, tilt steering, and a few others before she is ready for paint. I want to make sure everything is done and fully operational before she's painted. Because after she's painted I just want to drive her and that's it. No more working on her. Ha ha Yea, that will never happen.

So now for the rest of the year we will drive dads car to the shows.
Gives me a chance to drive her... teehee. I love driving it when pops lets me.
By the way she gets 5 miles to the gallon tacking 3,000 rpm @ 55mph

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Well if I did go with a TH400 I would have to change the crossmember.
Right now I just don't wanna change anymore stuff on my truck right now.
TH350 will be fine for her.

Mine was only advise.
Not sure why you would need to change the cross member???
You move it back a few inches and bolt her in.. and with the trans already out, a slightly shorter driveshaft.
Personally I wouldn't pay 800 cents for a TH350. With big rear tires and the other stresses they just won't live.
I had a 350 behind my 400 pontiac.. lasted 3 runs and broke.. dumped $400 into it and it lasted 9 more runs and broke. TH350's are never an option in any V8 build I do. Maybe a 6 cylinder.
BUT!
It's your rig my friend... build it your way..

[1963c-10]

The bed is coming out awesome... Cant wait to see it completed.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

The bed is coming out awesome... Cant wait to see it completed.

Thanks Bud!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

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[1Bad62Pro/Street]

I'm listening to "1Bad62Pro/Street - American Graffiti (1973) Radio" on Pandora Internet Radio.
http://www.pandora.com/stations/play...?shareImp=true
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[1Bad62Pro/Street]

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Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti Youtube Playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...-WPCpzMnyrGf_U
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Track listing


Disc/Cassette 1

1. (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock (02:08)
Bill Haley and the Comets
2. Sixteen Candles (02:48)
The Crests
3. Runaway (02:18)
Del Shannon
4. Why Do Fools Fall In Love (02:14)
Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers
5. That'll Be the Day (Dialogue by Wolfman Jack) (02:14)
Buddy Holly
6. Fanny May (Dialogue by Wolfman Jack) (02:52)
Buster Brown
7. At The Hop (02:25)
Flash Cadilac and the Contential Kids
8. She's So Fine (02:18)
Flash Cadilac and the Contential Kids
9. The Stroll (02:16)
The Diamonds
10. See You In September (02:03)
The Tempos
11. Since I Don't Have You (02:55)
The Skyliners
12. Chantilly Lace (02:21)
The Big Bopper
13. Teen Angel (02:35)
Mark Dinning
14. Crying In the Chapel (03:04)
Sonny Till and the Orioles
15. A Thousand Miles Away (02:25)
The Heartbeats
16. Heart and Soul (01:49)
The Cleftones
17. Green Onions (02:25)
Brooker T and the M.G.'s
18. Only You (And You Alone) (Dialogue by Wolfman Jack) (02:35)
The Platters
19. Goodnight, Well It's Time To Go (02:43)
The Spaniels
20. All Summer Long (02:05)
The Beach Boys

Disc/Cassette 2

1. Surfin' Safari (02:05)
The Beach Boys
2. He's The Great Imposter (01:33)
The Fleetwoods
3. Almost Grown (02:09)
Chuck Berry
4. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (02:37)
The Platters
5. Little Darlin' (02:04)
The Diamonds
6. Peppermint Twist (01:58)
Joey Dee & The Starlighters
7. Barbara Anne (Dialogue by Wolfman Jack) (02:14)
The Reagents
8. Book Of Love (02:17)
The Monotones
9. Maybe Baby (02:01)
Buddy Holly
10. Ya Ya (02:22)
Lee Dorsey
11. The Great Pretender (02:36)
The Platters
12. Ain't That A Shame (02:31)
Fats Domino
13. Johnny B. Goode (02:38)
Chuck Berry
14. I Only Have Eyes For You (03:09)
The Flamingos
15. Get A Job (02:37)
The Silhouettes
16. To The Aisle (Dialogue by Wolfman Jack)
The Five Satins
17. Do You Wanna Dance (02:35)
Bobby Freeman
18. Party Doll (01:54)
Buddy Knox
19. Come Go With Me (02:37)
The Del-Vikings
20. You're Sixteen-You're Beautiful (And You're Mine) (01:56)
Johnny Burnette
21. Love Potion No. 9 (01:53)
The Clovers

Total Duration: 01:34:19
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More American Graffiti
Track listing


Disc/Cassette 1

1. (Love Is Like A) HEAT WAVE (02:42)
Performed by "Martha & the Vandellas"
2. MOON RIVER (02:41)
Performed by "Andy Williams"
3. MR. TAMBORINE MAN (02:18)
Performed by "The Bryds"
4. MY BOYFRIEND'S BACK (02:36)
Performed by "The Angels"
5. INTRODUCTION (00:07)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
6. SOUND OF SILENCE (03:07)
Performed by "Simon & Garfunkel"
7. SEASON OF THE WITCH (04:58)
Performed by "Donovan"
8. INTRODUCTION (00:12)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
9. INTRODUCTION (00:09)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
10. STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE (02:47)
Performed by "The Supremes"
11. STRANGE BREW (02:45)
Performed by "Cream"
12. JUST LIKE A WOMAN (04:50)
Performed by "Bob Dylan"
13. INTRODUCTION (00:05)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
14. RESPECT (02:26)
Performed by "Aretha Franklin"
15. SHE'S NOT THERE (02:21)
Performed by "The Zombies"
16. 96 TEARS (03:01)
Performed by "? & The Mysterians"
17. INTRODUCTION (00:20)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"

Disc/Cassette 2

1. PIPELINE (02:18)
Performed by "The Chantays"
2. SINCE I FELL FOR YOU (02:50)
Performed by "Lenny Welch"
3. BEECHWOOD 4-5789 (01:59)
Performed by "The Marvelettes"
4. MR. LONELY (02:39)
Performed by "Bobby Vinton"
5. INTRODUCTION (00:08)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
6. COOL JERK (02:45)
Performed by "The Capitols"
7. I FEEL LIKE I'M FIXIN' TO DIE RAG (04:12)
Performed by "Country Joe & The Fish"
8. INTRODUCTION (00:16)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
9. INTRODUCTION (00:07)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
10. BALLAD OF THE GREEN BERETS (02:37)
Performed by "Barry Sadler"
11. INTRODUCTION (00:04)
Introductions by "Wolfman Jack"
12. MY GUY (02:45)
Performed by "Mary Wells"
13. I'M A MAN (02:35)
Performed by "Doug Sahm"
14. HANG ON SLOOPY (03:02)
Performed by "The McCoys" with Voice-Overs by "Wolfman Jack"
15. WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN (02:50)
Performed by "Percy Sledge"
16. LIKE A ROLLING STONE (06:06)
Performed by "Bob Dylan"
17. CLOSING BY "WOLFMAN JACK" (00:20)
MUSIC SELECTIONS BY GEORGE LUCAS

Total Duration: 01:14:58
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41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti is the official 1973 soundtrack album of the film American Graffiti.
It has been certified triple platinum in the U.S., where it peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Included in the film, but not on the soundtrack, are "Gee" by The Crows, "Louie Louie" by Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids, and Harrison Ford's in-character a cappella rendition of "Some Enchanted Evening".
On the original vinyl release of the soundtrack, Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame" is an alternate version including an overdubbed female chorus (created for Domino's 1963 LP Let's Dance with Domino).
The original hit single recording was substituted for the CD reissue.
Also, "Party Doll" by Buddy Knox fades out earlier than the original version during the final chorus.
A second compilation, titled More American Graffiti (MCA 8007) (and not to be confused with the 1979 film sequel of that name) was issued by MCA in early 1975, with George Lucas's approval.
It features more rock and doo-wop hits from the late '50s and early '60s (only one of which, the Crows' "Gee", was featured in the film), along with additional Wolfman Jack dialogue. A third and final oldies compilation, titled American Graffiti Vol. III (MCA 8008) was also issued by MCA in early 1976. All three albums were released as 2-record sets, or as a double-length tape and are now entirely out of print.
With the exception of "Gee", all songs on the soundtrack album are presented in the order they appeared in the film.

More American Graffiti - The film also featured a thirty-three track soundtrack entitled More American Graffiti, featuring music from the movie along with voice-over tracks of Wolfman Jack.
The soundtrack, originally released in 1979 as MCA2-11006, is long out of print, and has never been released on CD.

A fictional band called Electric Haze featuring Doug Sahm appears in the film, most notably performing the Bo Diddley song "I'm A Man".
An earlier album, also entitled More American Graffiti, was an official album sequel to the first soundtrack to the film American Graffiti.
The album (MCA 8007) was released in 1975, four years before the film sequel of the same name was released.
While only one of the songs in this album was actually used in the 1973 motion picture, this collection was compiled and approved by George Lucas for commercial release.
In 1976 MCA Records released a third and final Various Artists double album set entitled: American Graffiti Vol. III (MCA 8008).
Unike the first two albums, American Graffiti Vol. III does not include Wolfman Jack dialogue.

41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/41_Orig...rican_Graffiti

More American Graffiti
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/More_American_Graffiti

[Ta2Don]

Fond memories of the first American Graffiti Album, as well as the movie... Keep Rockin'

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

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American Graffiti The Movie YouTube Playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...Nox0s_f-XK-qvV
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[McMurphy]

American Graffiti was a favorite movie day pick for my school growing up, and I have one of the special anniversary editions on the shelf.
good times !!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Thanks Guys!
"Where were you in '62?".......
http://www.americangraffiti.net/
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/e...w/viewall.html

Deuce Coupe American Graffiti Tribute Hot Rod...

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

JEGS Ford Mustang II Tubular Control Arms
JEGS Performance Products #555-64560
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Upper Control Arms
Precision formed DOM steel tubular construction
1.125" O.D. x 0.125 Wall
Pair
Fits:
1974-78 Mustang II
Was: $169.99
Now: $144.99 http://www.jegs.com/Specials

Subtotal:$144.99
Handling:$12.99
Shipping:$0.00
Total:$157.98
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[66-PMD-GMC]

All right.......... I must have missed that one...
When did you do a R&P on your truck and what kind of suspension setup is that??
Is that bolt on??

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

All right.......... I must have missed that one...
When did you do a R&P on your truck and what kind of suspension setup is that??
Is that bolt on??

Ha ha.. Yea, It's a clip from a 1976 Ford Mustang II.
I have had it on there for years.
Mustang II IFS Suspension (Manual Rack Steering) with 2" Billet Aluminum Wheel Spacers.
The Upper Control Arms are from Jegs. Was wanting chrome... but these were on sale.
And the Coil-Over Shock and Springs are from Heidts.
Heidts MP-042 - Superirde Front Coil-Over Shocks for Mustang II Suspension
Coil-Over Spring Rate (lbs/in) 500 lbs./in.
And 2” drop Spindles
The wheelbase has been extended to 117".

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KeywordSearchCmd?manufacturer=Heidts&Nty=0&catalogId=10002&Jnar=0&Ntk=brand&Ne=1%202%203%2013%201147 708%201+1500000&langId=-1&I=p&storeId=10001&Ntt=164&N=1010057&itemPerPage=90

http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/heidts

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Ha ha.. Yea, It's a clip from a 1976 Ford Mustang II.
I have had it on there for years.
Mustang II IFS Suspension (Manual Rack Steering) with 2" Billet Aluminum Wheel Spacers.
The Upper Control Arms are from Jegs. Was wanting chrome... but these were on sale.
And the Coil-Over Shock and Springs are from Heidts.
Heidts MP-042 - Superirde Front Coil-Over Shocks for Mustang II Suspension
Coil-Over Spring Rate (lbs/in) 500 lbs./in.
And 2” drop Spindles
The wheelbase has been extended to 117".

OK... that explians it.. I have been trying to find an inexpensive, bolt in coilover front suspension for the 60-66 trucks for a long while.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

OK... that explians it.. I have been trying to find an inexpensive, bolt in coilover front suspension for the 60-66 trucks for a long while.

Do a search on here bud. I think I found a place and started a thread on it.
If I remember correctly a few guys on here had it on their trucks.
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[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Do a search on here bud. I think I found a place and started a thread on it.
If I remember correctly a few guys on here had it on their trucks.
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Here it is 66-PMD-GMC.

1960-87 Chevrolet & GMC Pickup Bolt-in IFS Package
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5214311