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snipescastle2 · 06-06-2016, 02:21 PM

Chip,
"Road kill nights" do I dare ask what goes on there?

where exactly do you guys hang out? I heard the local gatherings at Independence Center were no more, and I haven't heard of any other cruise in's around.....interested in knowing that.
Thanks!
Ben

**Vic1947** · 06-06-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by snipescastle2

..."Road kill nights" do I dare ask what goes on there?

Go online to hotrod.com and check out Roadkill craziness set for the night after Power Tour concludes at Kansas Speedway in a week and a half. Kathy and I are leaving Thursday to do the long haul from Gonzales, LA to KC with the Challenger. Roadkill is sponsored by Dodge, so they lean that way a little bit, but everyone is welcome and it's a chance to see a clowder of Hellcats engaging in parking lot drags.

snipescastle2 · 06-16-2016, 05:32 AM

Okay, last night I took my door panels apart (again) this time, I sprayed the door channels with silicone, loosened up the screws holding the tracks and rolled the windows up and down many times, hoping they find their "home" (ease of operation) they work ten times better than they ever did, and I lubed up the rollers and tracks of the regulators, that said, put the doors back together, hopefully for a while.
My temp gauge hasn't worked since I got the engine started, I am in the process of troubleshooting that right now, VetteVet is helping me with the process. I believe the stock gauge is dead, I have another to swap out, just hate having to remove the gauge cluster for the millionth time...... at least I'm zeroing in on the problem. well, work calls (came early for some Overtime

) Have a Great Day!
Ben

snipescastle2 · 06-29-2016, 08:28 AM

well, it's been a while since I did an update....I took my truck to get the front end aligned, well, that didn't happen. The shop pointed out to me that my right front lower ball joint was "Cocked" in it's seat (came out of the press fit) I'm guessing when I installed my drop spindles, I may have hit the original spindle with the hammer just a tad too hard and unseated the lower ball joint.
I borrowed my uncles ball joint press and re did the lower ball joint to make sure it seated fully.
the shop also pointed out to me that my rear end wasn't centered between the wheel houses (the driver's side tire was rubbing the inside edge of the wheel house) I had to adjust my "Adjustable" track bar to re-center the wheels, I
'm guessing with all the driving I have been doing around town, my suspension must have "settled", so I'll keep an eye on that.
the rear disc conversion I did uses the pre-LS1 Camaro/firebird calipers and rear brake cables, well, even with the correct short bed intermediate cable, the rear cables won't reach without an extension of some sort, but I read in a post a while back, that if you pass the intermediate cable through the trailing arm cross member, (the holes towards the center of the cross member on either side of the hole the driveshaft goes through) the cables will meet up perfectly, I still have to do this, my rear brakes drag currently, can't have that.
pretty much done except the headliner, kick panel covers and finish the the stereo wiring.....
well, work calls, Have a good one!
Ben

Low Elco · 06-29-2016, 12:24 PM

Sorry I missed your post, Ben! Hope your issues are ironing out nicely.

snipescastle2 · 07-02-2016, 03:35 PM

As most of you know by now, I had a "Brain Fart" (put the upper control arms on the wrong sides)

but at least I know I won't have to replace anything either, just a matter of swapping sides. the guy's at the shop that did my alignment pointed out that my radio was staying on, it also powers up the amp at the same time, so for the 3 1/2 hours they were trying to get my alignment done, they ran my battery down, I made it halfway home before it died....seems my alternator isn't charging, however my amp gauge is working fine, guess I better yank it off and get it tested. I did the swap to an internally regulated alternator, followed the links showing how to do it, so I'm sure it's got to be internal of the alternator.....
well, better go for now, hope everyone has a Great 4th!!!!!
Ben

snipescastle2 · 07-04-2016, 09:13 AM

I took the truck to the alignment shop Friday, they said I must have the wrong control arms.....they had to leave the caster at 10 degrees, otherwise it would have needed two inches of shims, of course, those studs are no where near that long.....
To make a long story short, and with the help of a few "Forum brothers" and a few pics I posted, they spotted my issue a mile away.....I had the upper control arms mixed up....

so, last night after work I swapped them back. Everything centered up good, so my next visit to the alignment shop should be a fast one. Here's a few before and after pics.
Ben

Have a Great 4th!

snipescastle2 · 07-04-2016, 08:57 PM

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snipescastle2 · 07-04-2016, 08:58 PM

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snipescastle2 · 07-06-2016, 08:30 AM

Well, fixed my speedo drive gears last night, and I believe I fixed the alternator charging problem, but I'm gonna have the alternator tested just to be sure. I think the main issue was that the no.2 wire on the alternator connector wasn't hot 12+ so now that is resolved, just want a warm fuzzy about the alternator before I crank it up again.

I have an appointment at the alignment shop again on Friday, hope this is the one.
Have a great day!
Ben

Low Elco · 07-06-2016, 12:24 PM

Good Luck!

snipescastle2 · 07-08-2016, 09:59 PM

I'm goin' straight!!!!! Ok, maybe not straight, but straight ahead. Got the truck aligned today!!!!!! Yeah!

I also got my alternator issue resolved, my uncle went through my alternator to verify the work I did, which was fine, with the exception of one screw that holds the brushes and voltage regulator (I had the one screw that was insulated in the wrong spot and the uninsulated one where the other was supposed to be, needless to say, it was grounded, but no more! Charging like a champ now!!!!! I have a few interior pieces to install and swap the memory and power leads for the stereo, and that will be it!!!

I might have to cut down my rear bump stops though, I can feel the bed/chassis bottoming out on big bumps, if that doesn't do it, guess I'll have to do the C notch...... I'll have to clean her up and get some pics outside later tomorrow,
Have a good one!!!
Ben

swamp rat · 07-09-2016, 01:42 AM

Getting her ironed out!

snipescastle2 · 07-09-2016, 10:58 AM

Yeah Buddy!!! Time to "Shake this Bad Boy Down" only driven it about ten miles across town, need to put some miles on her and stretch her legs!
I did notice when I make sharp turns I can hear som rubbing, think the lower control arm is still in need of trimming, I don't remember seeing stops cast into the drop spindles,so they hit the control arms against the edge of the rim bead, knocked off one of my wheel weights.may have to use spacers to open up the clearances. Other than the few little things left to do, I'm just about there!
Have a great weekend!
Ben

snipescastle2 · 07-09-2016, 05:24 PM

Thought I'd take a few pics as it is right now, got pretty far after three years!
Have a few things left to do yet, but take it day by day. My work doesn't leave me much time to do anything with it, but I'll manage when I can.
Looking good so far!!!
Ben

snipescastle2 · 07-09-2016, 05:35 PM

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**Vic1947** · 07-09-2016, 06:34 PM

Looks great, Ben!!

snipescastle2 · 07-09-2016, 09:25 PM

Vic,
Thanks! There are a couple of things that still need to be fixed with regards to paint, chips, scratches, etc. I may have mentioned this to you or maybe not, but the painter who did my truck died a month or so ago....he was going to fix these but....
Stuff happens... It will be fine for now. I should have insisted he mount the doors prior to painting the cab, bottoms of the doors are flared out and don't fit the gap between the rockers and doors. I'll show ya once I bring it by.....soon,very soon.
I'm gonna have to change out my temp gauge, it's "DOA" checked everything that "VetteVet" said to do, but it's stuck on cold and once I ground the green sending unit wire, doesn't move. I have a good one I just tested to swap out with it.
I don't want to drive it any distance until I know it works fine.
Have a great evening!
Ben

sduckworth13 · 07-11-2016, 12:00 AM

Nice work Ben! Looks pretty sweet!

snipescastle2 · 07-11-2016, 08:36 AM

Thanks Scott! I'll be visiting Vic pretty soon, I'll let know when. I have a few more little things that need to be done before I make any long journeys far from the house. But Soon,very soon.
Have a good one!
Ben

sduckworth13 · 07-11-2016, 08:47 AM

Cool, let me know for sure. I'd like to check out your truck.

Low Elco · 07-12-2016, 12:14 PM

Looks good, Ben! Party at Vic's! Let me know when. You gotta bring this up and hang with us at the Nats in Riverside. It's a good time.

snipescastle2 · 07-12-2016, 12:22 PM

Chip,
Sounds like a plan! Looking forward to it!
Have a good one!
Ben

06-06-2016, 02:21 PM	#176
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Chip, "Road kill nights" do I dare ask what goes on there? where exactly do you guys hang out? I heard the local gatherings at Independence Center were no more, and I haven't heard of any other cruise in's around.....interested in knowing that. Thanks! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

06-16-2016, 05:32 AM	#178
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Okay, last night I took my door panels apart (again) this time, I sprayed the door channels with silicone, loosened up the screws holding the tracks and rolled the windows up and down many times, hoping they find their "home" (ease of operation) they work ten times better than they ever did, and I lubed up the rollers and tracks of the regulators, that said, put the doors back together, hopefully for a while. My temp gauge hasn't worked since I got the engine started, I am in the process of troubleshooting that right now, VetteVet is helping me with the process. I believe the stock gauge is dead, I have another to swap out, just hate having to remove the gauge cluster for the millionth time...... at least I'm zeroing in on the problem. well, work calls (came early for some Overtime ) Have a Great Day! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

06-29-2016, 08:28 AM	#179
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black well, it's been a while since I did an update....I took my truck to get the front end aligned, well, that didn't happen. The shop pointed out to me that my right front lower ball joint was "Cocked" in it's seat (came out of the press fit) I'm guessing when I installed my drop spindles, I may have hit the original spindle with the hammer just a tad too hard and unseated the lower ball joint. I borrowed my uncles ball joint press and re did the lower ball joint to make sure it seated fully. the shop also pointed out to me that my rear end wasn't centered between the wheel houses (the driver's side tire was rubbing the inside edge of the wheel house) I had to adjust my "Adjustable" track bar to re-center the wheels, I 'm guessing with all the driving I have been doing around town, my suspension must have "settled", so I'll keep an eye on that. the rear disc conversion I did uses the pre-LS1 Camaro/firebird calipers and rear brake cables, well, even with the correct short bed intermediate cable, the rear cables won't reach without an extension of some sort, but I read in a post a while back, that if you pass the intermediate cable through the trailing arm cross member, (the holes towards the center of the cross member on either side of the hole the driveshaft goes through) the cables will meet up perfectly, I still have to do this, my rear brakes drag currently, can't have that. pretty much done except the headliner, kick panel covers and finish the the stereo wiring..... well, work calls, Have a good one! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

06-29-2016, 12:24 PM	#180
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Serious Black Sorry I missed your post, Ben! Hope your issues are ironing out nicely. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-02-2016, 03:35 PM	#181
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black As most of you know by now, I had a "Brain Fart" (put the upper control arms on the wrong sides) but at least I know I won't have to replace anything either, just a matter of swapping sides. the guy's at the shop that did my alignment pointed out that my radio was staying on, it also powers up the amp at the same time, so for the 3 1/2 hours they were trying to get my alignment done, they ran my battery down, I made it halfway home before it died....seems my alternator isn't charging, however my amp gauge is working fine, guess I better yank it off and get it tested. I did the swap to an internally regulated alternator, followed the links showing how to do it, so I'm sure it's got to be internal of the alternator..... well, better go for now, hope everyone has a Great 4th!!!!! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-04-2016, 09:13 AM	#182
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black I took the truck to the alignment shop Friday, they said I must have the wrong control arms.....they had to leave the caster at 10 degrees, otherwise it would have needed two inches of shims, of course, those studs are no where near that long..... To make a long story short, and with the help of a few "Forum brothers" and a few pics I posted, they spotted my issue a mile away.....I had the upper control arms mixed up.... so, last night after work I swapped them back. Everything centered up good, so my next visit to the alignment shop should be a fast one. Here's a few before and after pics. Ben Have a Great 4th! Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-04-2016, 08:57 PM	#183
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black More pics Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-04-2016, 08:58 PM	#184
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Pictures Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-06-2016, 08:30 AM	#185
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Well, fixed my speedo drive gears last night, and I believe I fixed the alternator charging problem, but I'm gonna have the alternator tested just to be sure. I think the main issue was that the no.2 wire on the alternator connector wasn't hot 12+ so now that is resolved, just want a warm fuzzy about the alternator before I crank it up again. I have an appointment at the alignment shop again on Friday, hope this is the one. Have a great day! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-06-2016, 12:24 PM	#186
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Serious Black Good Luck! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-08-2016, 09:59 PM	#187
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black I'm goin' straight!!!!! Ok, maybe not straight, but straight ahead. Got the truck aligned today!!!!!! Yeah! I also got my alternator issue resolved, my uncle went through my alternator to verify the work I did, which was fine, with the exception of one screw that holds the brushes and voltage regulator (I had the one screw that was insulated in the wrong spot and the uninsulated one where the other was supposed to be, needless to say, it was grounded, but no more! Charging like a champ now!!!!! I have a few interior pieces to install and swap the memory and power leads for the stereo, and that will be it!!! I might have to cut down my rear bump stops though, I can feel the bed/chassis bottoming out on big bumps, if that doesn't do it, guess I'll have to do the C notch...... I'll have to clean her up and get some pics outside later tomorrow, Have a good one!!! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-09-2016, 01:42 AM	#188
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Serious Black Getting her ironed out! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

07-09-2016, 10:58 AM	#189
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Yeah Buddy!!! Time to "Shake this Bad Boy Down" only driven it about ten miles across town, need to put some miles on her and stretch her legs! I did notice when I make sharp turns I can hear som rubbing, think the lower control arm is still in need of trimming, I don't remember seeing stops cast into the drop spindles,so they hit the control arms against the edge of the rim bead, knocked off one of my wheel weights.may have to use spacers to open up the clearances. Other than the few little things left to do, I'm just about there! Have a great weekend! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-09-2016, 05:24 PM	#190
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Thought I'd take a few pics as it is right now, got pretty far after three years! Have a few things left to do yet, but take it day by day. My work doesn't leave me much time to do anything with it, but I'll manage when I can. Looking good so far!!! Ben Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-09-2016, 05:35 PM	#191
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07-09-2016, 05:37 PM	#192
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black More Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-09-2016, 05:38 PM	#193
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Another Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-09-2016, 06:34 PM	#194
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,041	Re: Serious Black Looks great, Ben!! __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

07-09-2016, 09:25 PM	#195
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Vic, Thanks! There are a couple of things that still need to be fixed with regards to paint, chips, scratches, etc. I may have mentioned this to you or maybe not, but the painter who did my truck died a month or so ago....he was going to fix these but.... Stuff happens... It will be fine for now. I should have insisted he mount the doors prior to painting the cab, bottoms of the doors are flared out and don't fit the gap between the rockers and doors. I'll show ya once I bring it by.....soon,very soon. I'm gonna have to change out my temp gauge, it's "DOA" checked everything that "VetteVet" said to do, but it's stuck on cold and once I ground the green sending unit wire, doesn't move. I have a good one I just tested to swap out with it. I don't want to drive it any distance until I know it works fine. Have a great evening! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-11-2016, 12:00 AM	#196
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Serious Black Nice work Ben! Looks pretty sweet! __________________ Scott

07-11-2016, 08:36 AM	#197
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Thanks Scott! I'll be visiting Vic pretty soon, I'll let know when. I have a few more little things that need to be done before I make any long journeys far from the house. But Soon,very soon. Have a good one! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-11-2016, 08:47 AM	#198
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Serious Black Cool, let me know for sure. I'd like to check out your truck. __________________ Scott

07-12-2016, 12:14 PM	#199
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Serious Black Looks good, Ben! Party at Vic's! Let me know when. You gotta bring this up and hang with us at the Nats in Riverside. It's a good time. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-12-2016, 12:22 PM	#200
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Serious Black Chip, Sounds like a plan! Looking forward to it! Have a good one! Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

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