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**Gregski** · 05-11-2021, 05:02 PM

put the Grant wheel back on today and made sure everything worked, it's a simple setup with only a turn signal cam and a horn

apparently the kit I had for it only covered all GM cars from 1812 till present but not the 58-62 Impala so I had to buy a different one

nothing like grinding your new paint off the steering wheel to make it go Beep Beep!

**8man** · 05-11-2021, 05:04 PM

But it's no visible and won't rust, I mean it never rains in southern California...

**Gregski** · 05-11-2021, 05:05 PM

First Fill Up! Well 10 gallons just to see if the fuel gauge works, it was reading Empty before.

NorCalGal · 05-11-2021, 06:26 PM

You’re going to scare the hell out of the non-Californians showing what we pay for fuel here.

**Gregski** · 05-11-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalGal

You’re going to scare the hell out of the non-Californians showing what we pay for fuel here.

thanks, ha ha, that's exactly why I did it, by the way what ever happened to the concept of quantity discount, we should be paying the least in the Union.

6DoF · 05-12-2021, 06:45 AM

gas prices or not ... if someone ever convinced me and paid me enough to move to CA, (not actually possible) i'd be driving something pre-73 with a blower out the hood and a bumper stick "suck my exhaust"

lv2tri2 · 05-12-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

gas prices or not ... if someone ever convinced me and paid me enough to move to CA, (not actually possible) i'd be driving something pre-73 with a blower out the hood and a bumper stick "suck my exhaust"

No more here is fine.

**Gregski** · 05-12-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lv2tri2

No more here is fine.

but but we got all them Tent Cities to accommodate everybody!

Tempest67 · 05-12-2021, 11:44 AM

well done, that was a lot of wires to sort through, and you were successful. congratulations.

the truck look great there sitting at the pumps, looks mean without the hood.

**8man** · 05-12-2021, 11:57 AM

Well darn, what are you going to do now? You need another project....

**Gregski** · 05-12-2021, 11:01 AM

Well Forumners dare I say everything electronic works:

1. Headlights (both high and low beam)
2. Parking Lights (as front turn signals I put orange bulbs in 'em)
3. Tail Lights
4. Brake Lights
5. Reverse Lights
6. Brake Lights (as rear turn signals)
7. Dome Light
8. Gauge Lights

9. Horn (yeah I know, this may be like the first truck with a horn I ever owned) and yes it's got it's own relay

10. TCC aka the Torque Converter Clutch (this one was tricky because our trucks have an old style brake light switch so I used a reverse wired relay) and no I did not follow this guys video, lol

How to wire TCC for PCM, ECM, ECU with break light positive. (RELAY) though using all red wire probably does save you some money, ha ha

I am so happy, and I am so grateful for all you guys and gals for following along and encouraging me when I got down.

**Gregski** · 05-13-2021, 11:10 AM

now the real work can continue...

**Gregski** · 05-13-2021, 05:39 PM

Took her on the freeway for the first time today, and stretched her legs a little bit, only problem is terrible front suspension squeaking, sounds like I'm a Foster Farms driver transporting baby chicks! and this is after a hefty dose of silicon anti squeak spray, so I am open to ideas and suggestions on how to make it stop, please and thank you

**Rickysnickers** · 05-13-2021, 09:21 PM

Do you have a heim joint supporting your steering shaft? Mine was squeaking and a little silicone lube took care of that.

**Gregski** · 05-13-2021, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Do you have a heim joint supporting your steering shaft? Mine was squeaking and a little silicone lube took care of that.

thanks, I do not

**Gregski** · 05-14-2021, 04:06 PM

poured a little milk on the stock OEM intake manifold, this is one of a few parts GM didn't hit with the Ugly Stick too hard (just has that large ugly wire harness conduit opening on one side, otherwise it's nice and symmetrical)

I may do some plastic welding and delete that divot some day... possibly never

First one to get the AC / DC reference wins $7 bucks in bit coin.

**8man** · 05-14-2021, 04:07 PM

I like that stuff, really works well.

**Gregski** · 05-14-2021, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

I like that stuff, really works well.

whacha used it on?, hope not on a motorcycle seat, (ask me how I know)

**8man** · 05-14-2021, 04:10 PM

No, no seats. Used it on the dash and the black trim pieces on a 79 Jeep Cherokee.

**Gregski** · 05-14-2021, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

No, no seats. Used it on the dash and the black trim pieces on a 79 Jeep Cherokee.

Nice, but dang it, does everyone on this forum own a JEEP but me? I want one too!

**Wgesnerjr** · 05-14-2021, 04:19 PM

Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I've been looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
I got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and running wild
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black

They should use it in a commercial.

**Gregski** · 05-14-2021, 08:13 PM

Hood went back on today, with the help of Pontiac Mike !

we also began to steel wool off some of that primer to reveal the pinata

**Wgesnerjr** · 05-15-2021, 06:27 AM

Yeah! I won! And all those years ago, mom said listening to AC/DC would rot my brain.

Looking at Busty right after reading the Rusty thread just points out how different yet same your trucks are.
Busty = Round body, LS motor, green paint with patina, black wheels-white letters out
Rusty = Square body, LS motor, green paint, black wheels-black walls out

You need to do a side by side glamour shot of your rigs. I'd vote for a calendar showing.

**Gregski** · 05-15-2021, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

Yeah! I won! And all those years ago, mom said listening to AC/DC would rot my brain.

Looking at Busty right after reading the Rusty thread just points out how different yet same your trucks are.
Busty = Round body, LS motor, green paint with patina, black wheels-white letters out
Rusty = Square body, LS motor, green paint, black wheels-black walls out

You need to do a side by side glamour shot of your rigs. I'd vote for a calendar showing.

ha ha, very cool observation, and don't forget it's all about Laces Out and Rusty started out with white lettering but ate through that set of rubber cause of poor alignment and a heavy right foot

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...postcount=5248

and you left out Dusty my '71

**Gregski** · 05-15-2021, 11:03 PM

on this episode of A Bad Idea, or... The Opposite Of A Bad Idea ?

05-11-2021, 05:02 PM	#1
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty put the Grant wheel back on today and made sure everything worked, it's a simple setup with only a turn signal cam and a horn apparently the kit I had for it only covered all GM cars from 1812 till present but not the 58-62 Impala so I had to buy a different one nothing like grinding your new paint off the steering wheel to make it go Beep Beep! Attached Images

05-11-2021, 05:04 PM	#2
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,296	Re: A '54 named Busty But it's no visible and won't rust, I mean it never rains in southern California... __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-11-2021, 05:05 PM	#3
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty First Fill Up! Well 10 gallons just to see if the fuel gauge works, it was reading Empty before. Attached Images

05-11-2021, 06:26 PM	#4
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: A '54 named Busty You’re going to scare the hell out of the non-Californians showing what we pay for fuel here. __________________ Jan's 53

05-12-2021, 06:45 AM	#6
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,056	Re: A '54 named Busty gas prices or not ... if someone ever convinced me and paid me enough to move to CA, (not actually possible) i'd be driving something pre-73 with a blower out the hood and a bumper stick "suck my exhaust"

05-12-2021, 11:44 AM	#9
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 805	Re: A '54 named Busty well done, that was a lot of wires to sort through, and you were successful. congratulations. the truck look great there sitting at the pumps, looks mean without the hood. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

05-12-2021, 11:57 AM	#10
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,296	Re: A '54 named Busty Well darn, what are you going to do now? You need another project.... __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-12-2021, 11:01 AM	#11
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty Well Forumners dare I say everything electronic works: 1. Headlights (both high and low beam) 2. Parking Lights (as front turn signals I put orange bulbs in 'em) 3. Tail Lights 4. Brake Lights 5. Reverse Lights 6. Brake Lights (as rear turn signals) 7. Dome Light 8. Gauge Lights 9. Horn (yeah I know, this may be like the first truck with a horn I ever owned) and yes it's got it's own relay 10. TCC aka the Torque Converter Clutch (this one was tricky because our trucks have an old style brake light switch so I used a reverse wired relay) and no I did not follow this guys video, lol How to wire TCC for PCM, ECM, ECU with break light positive. (RELAY) though using all red wire probably does save you some money, ha ha I am so happy, and I am so grateful for all you guys and gals for following along and encouraging me when I got down. Last edited by Gregski; 05-12-2021 at 11:09 AM.

05-13-2021, 11:10 AM	#12
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty now the real work can continue... Attached Images

05-13-2021, 05:39 PM	#13
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty Took her on the freeway for the first time today, and stretched her legs a little bit, only problem is terrible front suspension squeaking, sounds like I'm a Foster Farms driver transporting baby chicks! and this is after a hefty dose of silicon anti squeak spray, so I am open to ideas and suggestions on how to make it stop, please and thank you

05-13-2021, 09:21 PM	#14
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,985	Re: A '54 named Busty Do you have a heim joint supporting your steering shaft? Mine was squeaking and a little silicone lube took care of that.

05-14-2021, 04:06 PM	#16
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty poured a little milk on the stock OEM intake manifold, this is one of a few parts GM didn't hit with the Ugly Stick too hard (just has that large ugly wire harness conduit opening on one side, otherwise it's nice and symmetrical) I may do some plastic welding and delete that divot some day... possibly never First one to get the AC / DC reference wins $7 bucks in bit coin. Attached Images Last edited by Gregski; 05-14-2021 at 04:30 PM.

05-14-2021, 04:07 PM	#17
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,296	Re: A '54 named Busty I like that stuff, really works well. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-14-2021, 04:10 PM	#19
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,296	Re: A '54 named Busty No, no seats. Used it on the dash and the black trim pieces on a 79 Jeep Cherokee. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-14-2021, 04:19 PM	#21
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: A '54 named Busty Back in black I hit the sack I've been too long, I'm glad to be back Yes, I'm let loose From the noose That's kept me hanging about I've been looking at the sky 'Cause it's gettin' me high Forget the hearse 'cause I never die I got nine lives Cat's eyes Abusin' every one of them and running wild 'Cause I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black They should use it in a commercial. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project



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05-14-2021, 08:13 PM	#22
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty Hood went back on today, with the help of Pontiac Mike ! we also began to steel wool off some of that primer to reveal the pinata Attached Images

05-15-2021, 06:27 AM	#23
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: A '54 named Busty Yeah! I won! And all those years ago, mom said listening to AC/DC would rot my brain. Looking at Busty right after reading the Rusty thread just points out how different yet same your trucks are. Busty = Round body, LS motor, green paint with patina, black wheels-white letters out Rusty = Square body, LS motor, green paint, black wheels-black walls out You need to do a side by side glamour shot of your rigs. I'd vote for a calendar showing. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project Last edited by Wgesnerjr; 05-15-2021 at 06:35 AM.

05-15-2021, 11:03 PM	#25
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: A '54 named Busty on this episode of A Bad Idea, or... The Opposite Of A Bad Idea ? Attached Images Last edited by Gregski; 05-15-2021 at 11:35 PM.

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