1971 GMC SWB "No Direction" LS build

[flashed]

Robbie ,just remember me when the time comes and think about what you want for them .

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by flashed

Robbie ,just remember me when the time comes and think about what you want for them .

Absolutely, John. You'll be my first call.

[ControlFreak]

Hey, I like your build so far. Can't wait to see the progress with the carbureted engine. I have been throwing the ideas around for a while on my 68. Is the engine stock?

[flashed]

OK Robbie ,what has been happening with you and the truck ?

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by ControlFreak

Hey, I like your build so far. Can't wait to see the progress with the carbureted engine. I have been throwing the ideas around for a while on my 68. Is the engine stock?

Thanks much. It's come a long way but has a long way to go. Yes, the engine is totally stock.

Originally Posted by flashed

OK Robbie ,what has been happening with you and the truck ?

Haha! Thanks for checking in, John. I haven't gotten anything done on it since I got it home. It's just sitting in my garage. I've had some other financial priorities as of late but I plan to start back up pretty soon. I'm ready to drive it!

[flashed]

New home ownership will deplete the toy budget real quick ,been there and done that . I need to get mine out some this week ,been driving the Malibu vert a lot lately.

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by flashed

New home ownership will deplete the toy budget real quick ,been there and done that . I need to get mine out some this week ,been driving the Malibu vert a lot lately.

Exactly! Been excellent weather for the convertible!

[BigJohn145]

Originally Posted by GAc10boy

I knew you'd be on here harassing me before too long!



I am for the time being. They're 15x8s all around.

Ok thanks I'm going with 15x10s in the rear and 15x8 in the front of my 1969 C10 SWB
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[faribran]

Robbie, do you still have the TBSS manifolds?

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by faribran

Robbie, do you still have the TBSS manifolds?

I don't. I moved them along a while back.

[GAc10boy]

Well, I'm back at it.

Just ordered all new fuel system for the truck today. Going to maintain the in cab tank for now and get it cleaned and sealed. Ordered all new Fragola PTFE braided line, aluminum fittings, new sending unit, Holley Red fuel pump, Russell filter, and Edelbrock single feed fuel line/filter. All black since I'm planning to black out the engine and compartment.

Still got a ways to go before it's running/driving but I'm back at it.

[Advanced Design]

Looking forward to seeing the new parts. Good theme for your engine.

[flashed]

Im glad you are back on it ,looking forward to updates.

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by flashed

Im glad you are back on it ,looking forward to updates.

Thanks, John. Gotta get up and see you soon.

[flashed]

Robbie ,you will have to wait a little while as we are leaving for a 2 week vacation (ROAD TRIP) and driving the old Malibu convertible thru 7 states and back .Our buddy Chuck has planned a bunch of interesting places to see including the Henry Ford Museum ,the Harley Davidson Museum ,parts of old Route 66 and much more .We will be heading to Nashville this coming weekend to meet up with the others and head to Indiana .
See you soon though.
John

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by flashed

Robbie ,you will have to wait a little while as we are leaving for a 2 week vacation (ROAD TRIP) and driving the old Malibu convertible thru 7 states and back .Our buddy Chuck has planned a bunch of interesting places to see including the Henry Ford Museum ,the Harley Davidson Museum ,parts of old Route 66 and much more .We will be heading to Nashville this coming weekend to meet up with the others and head to Indiana .
See you soon though.
John

Sounds like a blast! Have fun and be safe.

[GAc10boy]

New parts day!

[flashed]

Looks like fun stuff .

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by flashed

Looks like fun stuff .

I'm hoping it will be! Sent you a pm on the rally wheels earlier.

[flashed]

I just looked at the PM as I didnt get a PM notice ,let me know.

[GAc10boy]

Ran across a deal on CL I just couldn't pass up (20x8.5/20x10). Also made a trip to Summit to return some items that wouldn't work and grab some drop spindles. And the fine people at Summit were out of the CPP spindles I planned to pick up and gave me the more expensive Belltech 3" drop spindles for the same price. Now that's service!

Also, regarding the wheels, yes, I know about the hub issue (haven't tried them on mine yet) and yes, the rear wheels are the 6.25 backspace. Likely need a spacer but for the price I paid, you can't beat it. I'll likely even run some takeoff tires until I can afford the Budnik billet set-up I want down the road.

[flashed]

Wow ,those look great .

[slowcpe]

Nice score on the wheels!

[Blown06]

Nice pile of parts and awesome score on the wheels. Something about new parts that gets us motivated again.

[GAc10boy]

Originally Posted by flashed

Wow ,those look great .

Thanks, John! Enjoy your trip.

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Nice score on the wheels!

Thanks! I couldn't help myself.

Originally Posted by Blown06

Nice pile of parts and awesome score on the wheels. Something about new parts that gets us motivated again.

Thank you! New parts (and a little $$$) get me motivated for sure. And it definitely takes both to participate in this hobby.

It finally looks like "no direction" is finally starting to get some...well, direction. Even though I haven't been able to source everything from the board/board vendors or or the used market, I have to say that the guys at Summit are really first class with their service and attention to customer care. Gotta love good folks like that in the business.