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heymoe · 03-12-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nibs

Hey man, any updates?!?! Im having withdrawls

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

hey moe i forgot about your build thread! thats not a good sign! please give us some good news and updates

Sorry Fella's,

I am working (6) 16hr days right now so I have enlisted some

from a buddy to take care of some things I haven't been able to get to yet.

The truck is wired and ready to be fired, brakes are done, drive line complete minus some work I have to do on my control arms (switch sleeves out with correct length) and make some small spaces to allow the wheel cap to fit on the boss 338's.

I am fabricating new seat mounts to use the factory holes to mount a 92 bench seat with arm rest which will be out to be recovered shortly.

I am going to see if I can get some pictures tomorrow on my day off to help you guys fight off the withdraw issues...... An I already know

Thanks for reminding me that I actually have a truck because it has been two months since I have seen it.

nibs · 03-12-2011, 10:13 AM

your wheels are 18" all around right?

heymoe · 03-12-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nibs

your wheels are 18" all around right?

Yes they are 18's. I am going to save up and get me a nice set of staggered wheels 18's in front and 20's in the rear when I can so I can eliminate the issue of the machined rotors and issues with the spacer.

Mieser3 · 03-12-2011, 12:33 PM

Good to hear from ya heymoe! Anxiously awaiting some pics....

nibs · 03-12-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by heymoe

Yes they are 18's. I am going to save up and get me a nice set of staggered wheels 18's in front and 20's in the rear when I can so I can eliminate the issue of the machined rotors and issues with the spacer.

what problems are you having? Im soo stuck in between doing all 18" or doing a 18/20 combo. Im leaning more towards the 18s all around and throwing a little bigger tire in the rear.

heymoe · 03-12-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mieser3

Good to hear from ya heymoe! Anxiously awaiting some pics....

How's it going Jay! Did you get the front issue handled? I am waiting to get my truck back so I can take the bushings out and measure them to have Nate send me the correct ones. Any new updates on your truck?

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Originally Posted by nibs

what problems are you having? Im soo stuck in between doing all 18" or doing a 18/20 combo. Im leaning more towards the 18s all around and throwing a little bigger tire in the rear.

Well the problems are the same as everyone has that is running the rev2 version of the boss 338. There is a huge thread on this somewhere on this site that shows all the problems with these wheels.
The front problems are very minor the insert that goes into my tubular control arms is a little small so there is some slop between the arms and the bushings.

The spacer is to pull the front wheel out enough to clear the dust cap and to be able to mount the wheel cap. I will try to take some pics sometime to show you.

I am running all 18's with a larger dia. rear tire and I really like the stance but I am only running a small c notch and the rear tire just barley tucks when aired out. I am thinking the 20" will look a bit better at ride height and when aired out. This is something that will be down the road and after the paint is done....... BABY STEPS RIGHT!

Mieser3 · 03-12-2011, 01:07 PM

Yep, got a little bit longer bushing from Nate and it fixed the problem. I haven't made as much progress as I'd like here in the last month or two but at least the frame now has 4 wheels on it and I can roll it around to move it if need be. (Pictures are in my build thread) Ordered a gas tank from Boyd Welding which should be here Monday so getting that installed and running the fuel line is my next step.

tantrumpipeline · 03-12-2011, 01:21 PM

Wow!!! Haven't checked yours in awhile and I missed alot, looks great!
Posted via Mobile Device

nibs · 03-12-2011, 02:43 PM

Ahhh, I see... Good to know. Another question I had for you is how far from the ground is your crossmember? It looks pretty low in some of the pics. Im assuming there are no mods to it at all, except from the PB control arms?

heymoe · 03-12-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nibs

Ahhh, I see... Good to know. Another question I had for you is how far from the ground is your crossmember? It looks pretty low in some of the pics. Im assuming there are no mods to it at all, except from the PB control arms?

Correct no other mods except PB shock relocators and PB control arms. The truck lays out hard on the crossmember, actually it's the perfect e-brake! I plan on fabricating 1" tall bump stops so if I loose a bag while I am driving I wont slam the pavement.

To get a better idea, my daughter in the pics is 4'-10 and is taller than the truck. My son is 5'-4 and is about 8" or so taller than it also.

67chevy1series · 03-12-2011, 03:30 PM

heymoe glad evrything is workin out ok i am also sad to hear you cant spend time with her hope she fires right up for you and you can come drive down here in it and show me it in person

heymoe · 03-16-2011, 07:23 PM

Ok guys I have a teaser video for you but it seems I cannot load it. Can any one give me a hand on putting on my build page?

Thanks anyways...... I figured it out!

heymoe · 03-16-2011, 07:40 PM

YouTube - VID 00010-20110316-1903.3GP

nibs · 03-17-2011, 07:31 AM

Thats just awesome... My whole goal is to get the crossmember on the ground. Im still trying to talk myself into spending the money for the control arms right now

heymoe · 03-17-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nibs

Thats just awesome... My whole goal is to get the crossmember on the ground. Im still trying to talk myself into spending the money for the control arms right now

Thanks man! If your still thinking about it than you need to just order them. If you don't you will be wishing you did for the rest of the build.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-18-2011, 11:02 AM

She sounds great congrats..

heymoe · 03-18-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

She sounds great congrats..

Thank you! One step closer to being complete.

Alvin · 03-20-2011, 08:34 PM

Wow, I'm quite jealous of that video!

It does sound really good!

heymoe · 03-21-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Wow, I'm quite jealous of that video!

It does sound really good!

Thanks Alvin! I hope to have it back in my garage soon so I can finish up some things and get it to the bodyshop for paint.

heymoe · 03-29-2011, 08:20 PM

Here is a better video for you guys.

Let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRjxCc0BXOg

tantrumpipeline · 03-29-2011, 09:06 PM

nice work!!!!!

Mieser3 · 03-30-2011, 02:45 PM

Awesome......just awesome.

**67cheby** · 03-30-2011, 03:50 PM

SWEET !!! sounds great

Bennett68C10 · 03-30-2011, 03:52 PM

Sweet, nice progress

heymoe · 04-01-2011, 06:52 AM

Thanks so much guys and it surely is appreciated.
I tell you what I had a smile on my face for days after hearing it start for the first time.
Even though I had some help getting the wiring done and some other items it still is great feeling of accomplishment to get this truck to where it is now. I have some new steam built up so hopefully I can get this thing done so I can enjoy part of the summer with it.

Thanks again everyone for the encouragement and kind words!

03-12-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: My First your wheels are 18" all around right? __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-12-2011, 12:33 PM	#4
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: My First Good to hear from ya heymoe! Anxiously awaiting some pics.... __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

03-12-2011, 01:07 PM	#7
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: My First Yep, got a little bit longer bushing from Nate and it fixed the problem. I haven't made as much progress as I'd like here in the last month or two but at least the frame now has 4 wheels on it and I can roll it around to move it if need be. (Pictures are in my build thread) Ordered a gas tank from Boyd Welding which should be here Monday so getting that installed and running the fuel line is my next step. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

03-12-2011, 01:21 PM	#8
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: My First Wow!!! Haven't checked yours in awhile and I missed alot, looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

03-12-2011, 02:43 PM	#9
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: My First Ahhh, I see... Good to know. Another question I had for you is how far from the ground is your crossmember? It looks pretty low in some of the pics. Im assuming there are no mods to it at all, except from the PB control arms? __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-12-2011, 03:30 PM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My First heymoe glad evrything is workin out ok i am also sad to hear you cant spend time with her hope she fires right up for you and you can come drive down here in it and show me it in person

03-16-2011, 07:23 PM	#12
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: My First Ok guys I have a teaser video for you but it seems I cannot load it. Can any one give me a hand on putting on my build page? Thanks anyways...... I figured it out! __________________ My build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371235 Last edited by heymoe; 03-16-2011 at 07:41 PM.

03-17-2011, 07:31 AM	#14
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: My First Thats just awesome... My whole goal is to get the crossmember on the ground. Im still trying to talk myself into spending the money for the control arms right now __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-18-2011, 11:02 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: My First She sounds great congrats.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-20-2011, 08:34 PM	#18
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: My First Wow, I'm quite jealous of that video! It does sound really good! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

03-29-2011, 09:06 PM	#21
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: My First nice work!!!!! __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

03-30-2011, 02:45 PM	#22
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: My First Awesome......just awesome. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

03-30-2011, 03:50 PM	#23
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: My First SWEET !!! sounds great __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-30-2011, 03:52 PM	#24
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: My First Sweet, nice progress __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-01-2011, 06:52 AM	#25
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: My First Thanks so much guys and it surely is appreciated. I tell you what I had a smile on my face for days after hearing it start for the first time. Even though I had some help getting the wiring done and some other items it still is great feeling of accomplishment to get this truck to where it is now. I have some new steam built up so hopefully I can get this thing done so I can enjoy part of the summer with it. Thanks again everyone for the encouragement and kind words! __________________ My build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371235



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