Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step

[Vic1947]

Too many errands today to get much done, but I did assemble the last hose to connect the fuel tank to the hard line. After reading more about push-lock hose and fittings, I decided against using it in the EFI system. I may be overly cautious but decided to go with steel braided line rated for fuel. I liked the look of the braided black nylon covering, so popped for 10' along with some black fittings. Getting the nylon covering to go into the fitting nut turns out to be a PITA as it wants to bunch up when you attempt to push the hose in to the necessary depth.

The solution is to use a short length of Scotch tape and make a couple of tight wraps on the very end of the hose after cutting it square with a thin kerf Dremel cutoff wheel. I prefer to use dishwashing liquid instead of WD-40 or oil when assembling rubber hose. Makes it much easier to make up the parts, IMO.

Hope to stab the engine and trans tomorrow. I picked up a cheap digital inclinometer off eBay and will see how far off my driveline angles are.

[jlsanborn]

Nice looking stuff!

[Vic1947]

Some shots of the engine going in and the Style Track accessory drive. To make the CPP pedestals and slider mounts work, I had to remove the spacers that were supposed to go under the motor mounts. Also ended up putting the mounts in upside down relative to how I had them initially. This finally gave me enough room to get the bolts thru everything. I have the engine set forward as far as it will go at the moment, but will slide it back as far as practical when I get the cab set back in place.

[swamp rat]

Looks great Vic! I'd trade jobs with ya in a heartbeat! Nice, clean and dry too.

[Xeen]

Everything is so new and shiny.
Every time I see it I have to remind myself that it is a daily driver and not a show truck.
Impressive Vic.

[Low Elco]

Pretty pretty new stuff. Gonna be neat to see the rest come together.

[Bennett68C10]

Looks great Vic

[mcbassin]

Engine looks great!

[jeh]

Looks great Vic, this is going to be one sweet ride!!!!

[swamp rat]

Did you mill the script into the strips?? Don't know if you have an NC mill? Nice to have connections for favors too! Color looks great.

[sduckworth13]

Everything looks super Vic. I dig the valve cover script too!

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

your exhaust tucks in nicely right there by the frame. Shaping up to be totally beautiful.

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Did you mill the script into the strips?? Don't know if you have an NC mill? Nice to have connections for favors too! Color looks great.

Thanks, Mike. For the script I tracked down an image on Google and sent it to my sign painter bud, Steve, in Sedalia. He imported it into Sign Lab, cleaned it up, made it the size I needed and cut it out of silver vinyl. I did something similar on the 68 step I built.

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Everything looks super Vic. I dig the valve cover script too!

Thanks, Scott.

Originally Posted by Oregon 1967 GMC

your exhaust tucks in nicely right there by the frame. Shaping up to be totally beautiful.

One of the key reasons for doing this was get additional distance between the manifolds and the lines and wiring running along the frame. I may still need to add some shielding, but it's much better now.

[Bennett68C10]

Wow that motor looks awesome Vic! Very clean!

[Low Elco]

Seen it in person, and the pics literally do not do it justice. This is gonna be so nice. Thanks again for the bends, they worked well!

[knomadd]

Looking good Vic!

[jlsanborn]

Nice touches there Vic!

[snipescastle2]

Awesome progress Vic! Love the valve covers!
Ben

[tune_1]

Vic Work looks great and I like the Chevrolet script. Glad to hear that you are recovering from the eye surgery. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Dwight

[Possmguts]

Daaaang Vic... Im speechless on the progress you have made since I last checked in on you! Amazing!

[Elliot949]

Man Vic... that is looking AWESOME!!!!... Have you fit the bed yet???

[snipescastle2]

Vic,
Looking very nice! I hope you are doing better and that you and Kathy have a wonderful Christmas!
Ben

[Vic1947]

Thanks everyone. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I've mostly been doing exhaust work recently, nothing exciting. Spot faced the manifolds and welded out all the V-band joints. It's complete except for the high temp coating. I got a quote from Jet Hot for $830 plus shipping for the entire system from manifolds to exhaust tips. Thought I might run down to Crosslink over in KS and see what they estimate for their silver Cerakote. I may end up using BBQ paint.

I thought they left the O2 bungs out of the C&C kit, but after ordering some replacements on eBay, of course I found them buried down in one of the boxes. I welded in four bungs, two for the computer and two more for the AEM A/F gauges I planned to use for the original Gen I SBC. My dash is already modified for them, so might as well proceed.

Next up is to do one last fitment of all the body parts before moving the chassis to the upstairs garage and getting busy with bodywork. Also rec'd the one piece windows from Brothers this week and will need to install them. Stay tuned.

[jeh]

Merry Christmas Vic, I just got caught up on your build again, looks like your making good progress. I'll have to say, I really like the valve covers. Looking good man, keep it up.......

[roushinator]

Nice work!!